For those that are pretty knowledgable in this area, what would be a better platform for auto crossing, aerodynamics, and stabibility? - I know that the civic has a slighter longer wheelbase, but also slightly less wide than the Integra.

I have a civic and an integra now, but looking to maybe sell the civic for a another integra. I have love for both cars, but i'm in a situation where I have to decide what would be best for my NA motor that I'm building now. My HX coupe weighs in at 2580 (half tank of gas) - 160 (me) = 2420. Not bad for a coupe considering my Ex back in the day was around 2700ish..

So the bottom line is, as far as the two being compared, which one is more aerodynamic and more stable for my purpose. (Autox etc..)


Thanks in advance...appreciate the info.....




Modified by vtec4life at 12:17 AM 5/24/2004

 

Basically ---Pros & Cons.....

 

assuming they both had the same suspension, i think you answered your own question man. gsr with shorter wheelbase and wider = handles better than civic w/ longer wheelbase and less wide

 

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the EK has an incredibly rigid chassis, at least the ones w/out sunroofs. the hatches are also about 300-400lbs less than the integra LS, GSR, etch... as far as aerodynamics between civic coupes and integras, i'd have to say the integra is the winner in that one. mostly because of the lower roof height.

i also don't know what causes the integra to have a slightly larger wheelbase, but i'd imagine you could make up for it with wheel spacers, or some parts from a teg.

 

a teg is 400 pounds heavier than an EK?!! are u guys serious, wtf, do they come with a dead body in the trunk at checkout?

wow

 

96-00 civic CX is approx. 2200lbs. 94-01 integra LS, GS, GSR are approx. 2650lbs. i think the RS is around 2550, and the ITR is about 2620, give or take a few.

 

good thing i haven an EK then