i never see to many coupes racing auto x/ road racing. is this because the wheelbase is longer than a hatch ? Or is it because of some suspention geometry that dosent let it handle as well , thanks in advance

 

Perfect post for a reply from Chad.

Where you at y0!

 

I see a lot of Civic and other coupes in autox and road racing.

 

i know of two and both are one of the top in their class. all you have to do is look!

 

i do look i just dont see as many

 

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I think it is primarily that the coupes don't look as cool and the fact that they weigh more. Suspension, etc. is the same... Wheelbase is a tad longer, which would make them better for rally probably, but road racing probably not.

 

I just think the Hatch is trendy, no real reason other then that. Actually, the coupe should be better aerodynamically.

 

i think they are great to race...(partially because i do my self). yes they are a bit heavier than their hatch counter parts, but with a good suspension setup and tires, they do just as good.

 

i autox mine....lol i seem to do fine

 

Where's that awesome pic of Mr. Kent leaping the curb in his Coupe?

K

 

i race mine all the time and but my friend's hatch.

 

had a coupe for many years that i autocrossed. recently switched to a hatch because i like the looks and the lighter weight as well as the shorter wheelbase.

nate

 

what?

 

HOT!!!!

 

Knestis heres a link to that pic of Lyonel Kent . What an awesome photo!

http://www.hondachallenge.com/....html

 

lots-o-coupe pics of civic44's car---&gt; https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1400909



and good old chad---&gt;

Lyonel Kent in the old car

 

Pete C. drives a EG coupe in the ECHC. He say's its more stable than the hatch. Has the Summit Pt. track record too

 

Me too!!

 

^ Is that at the streets of willow?

Coupes = I will have a coupe road racing in a year or 2.

 

ive never driven either but i know the difference between my DA and an EF ive driven. the EF had alot snappier oversteer and would swing the rear around alot faster than my DA. i think this is due to wheelbase. but i know 2 guys who race autoX in civics. one eg and one eg coupe. there bother pretty much the same it jsut comes down to driver i guess

 

Where's Andrie?

 

wicked coupe of the west, very fast H1 car, placed 18th at laguan seca in H1 trim.


here is the famous taxi, AKA miata killer, that won the E2 class at the 25 hours of thunder hill

 

Hey jimmie. I can't tell what car that is, can you make it a little bigger? I can't count the nose hairs in that one.

 

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lol ill fix it

 

Thanks Lo-Buck EF for remembering my car.

In our series, any weight advantage gained by building a hatch is negated by the minimum weight rules. Maybe that's why there are as many coupes as hatches in the Quebec Touring Series...