went to the 2006 civic ride and drive today, got to drive the 06 si
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went to the 2006 civic ride and drive today, got to drive the 06 si
yeah. this thing is bad-***! 197 horse, k20 motor, limited slip stock, 6-speed manual....this car kicks ***! the rest of the civics are pretty tight too. and they're now available with navigation. oh and the si and hybrids should both go for around 21....they'll start coming in in december. but beware, most dealers will probably mark them up a few grand, so start saving up for those down payments now. oh by the way, on the way home around 12:30, i wrecked my gsr. so if anyone has an eg hatch shell they want to sell, let me know.
the rims on the new si look like the current accord 6-speed rims, and they're 17s. the spoiler isn't stock, and i don't think the brembo brakes are on there. but a 200-hp lsd equipped car for 21 grand is a screaming deal!
the rims on the new si look like the current accord 6-speed rims, and they're 17s. the spoiler isn't stock, and i don't think the brembo brakes are on there. but a 200-hp lsd equipped car for 21 grand is a screaming deal!
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Re: went to the 2006 civic ride and drive today, got to drive the 06 si (Nikos)
exciting, thanks for the info! Dont' suppose you have any actual picks of the car itself? Seen one k20, you've seen them all 
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Re: went to the 2006 civic ride and drive today, got to drive the 06 si (phateless)
Looks like that K20 is a tight squeeze. Might be hard to fit a turbo on that thing for those of you who are into that.
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Re: went to the 2006 civic ride and drive today, got to drive the 06 si (RedLight_Si)
Well... believe it or not...
Hasport got one already and for SEMA, they are putting a 2.4L tsx motor in one with a full race turbo kit
Hasport got one already and for SEMA, they are putting a 2.4L tsx motor in one with a full race turbo kit
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they said they would confiscate cameras. i probably could have snaked a couple shots with my phone but i didn't want to get kicked out. besides, everyone will be able to see it in 4 months, so fuckit.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by phateless »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they said they would confiscate cameras. i probably could have snaked a couple shots with my phone but i didn't want to get kicked out. besides, everyone will be able to see it in 4 months, so fuckit.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: went to the 2006 civic ride and drive today, got to drive the 06 si (Nikos)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nikos »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sure!!
http://www.k20a.org/upload/2006civicsik20a.jpg </TD></TR></TABLE>
Goober.
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Re: went to the 2006 civic ride and drive today, got to drive the 06 si (phateless)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by phateless »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah. this thing is bad-***! 197 horse, k20 motor, limited slip stock, 6-speed manual....this car kicks ***! </TD></TR></TABLE>
Sounds like a success in the making, and sounds like a car good enough we'll all finally shut up about the McPherson struts.
Sounds like a success in the making, and sounds like a car good enough we'll all finally shut up about the McPherson struts.
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Re: went to the 2006 civic ride and drive today, got to drive the 06 si (George Knighton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Sounds like a success in the making, and sounds like a car good enough we'll all finally shut up about the McPherson struts.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I wouldn't go that far, but rumor has it that some of the issues with the front and rear suspension have been fixed.
BTW--looks like a 2dr Accord and an RSX had a baby.
But a seperate pod for the speedo? Ewwww. At least the damn console mounted shifter is gone.
Sounds like a success in the making, and sounds like a car good enough we'll all finally shut up about the McPherson struts.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I wouldn't go that far, but rumor has it that some of the issues with the front and rear suspension have been fixed.
BTW--looks like a 2dr Accord and an RSX had a baby.
But a seperate pod for the speedo? Ewwww. At least the damn console mounted shifter is gone.
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I wouldn't go that far, but rumor has it that some of the issues with the front and rear suspension have been fixed.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Really fixed, or fixed like the '05 Type S?
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Yeah, I don't like that so much, either. Maybe it's better in person.
I wouldn't go that far, but rumor has it that some of the issues with the front and rear suspension have been fixed.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Really fixed, or fixed like the '05 Type S?
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Yeah, I don't like that so much, either. Maybe it's better in person.
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Re: went to the 2006 civic ride and drive today, got to drive the 06 si (Todd00)
looks like a front of a TL, bodyline of a Accord, and somewhat of a interior like a TSX.
Boring *yawn*
looks like every other new car.
Why the hell is it 5 lug? Its a CIVIC man, weve always had 4
and its got that rediculous gear **** that looks like a girl's plaything.
Boring *yawn*
looks like every other new car.
Why the hell is it 5 lug? Its a CIVIC man, weve always had 4
and its got that rediculous gear **** that looks like a girl's plaything.
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The motor tranny combo is nice, and it looks decent, rumors show that the suspension should be decent, interior is pretty nice for a Civic, but what about the weight? That's what will make or break the performance
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Wow. I know it sounds stupid, but I would buy that car if it wasnt badged "civic" I just think I am too old for that now. I'll keep my rsx (which is really a civic with leather interior)
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Wow... it's a lot prettier in those pics that in previous spy shots. Looks like it's going to be a winner.... but I'm pissed that Honda is putting so much effort in trying to **** off the aftermarket (i.e. total lack of space in the engine bay!).
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well duh its a civic, which weights...well less than 3000lbs im sure, do you really think it needed 4 pot calipers in the BACK, when the NSX doesnt even have that?