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01-07-2018, 12:17 AM | #99 | |
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As much fun as the 06-11 Si was, it never had the poise, grace or precision of the 1st gen TSX. That chassis was basically like a 4dr Integra Type-R once you got it setup correctly. The engine in the 06-08 is definitely a gem. Only issue at this point would be that they are now considered old and will likely need some work to get back to 100%. |
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I just pick 2018 Honda Civic Si. Comparing the two cars is really hard. The engine for sure I like in the Civic due to turbo and that nice mid range torque. Plus the MPG on the civic is really good for sporty feel. In city driving I average 32-34mpg with moderate driving. The gear box I prefer in the civic better to how smooth the shifting is. The handling I would give to the twins. The civic would understeer on turn in and only when exiting with gas it feel neutral due to lsd from the civic. The car would still understeer at limit when on the gas. If you ask which one I would pick it really depend on your lifestyle: family, MPG importance, back seat, and overall space
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02-12-2018, 10:03 AM | #102 |
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fwiw it's an AT and I'd love to teach the gf to autox in it |
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02-13-2018, 03:29 AM | #104 | |
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That said, at 10 years old - I'm sure the suspension is hurting. If I had to guess, I'd imagine the shocks are done and you're just feeling the springs doing the work. Also - Honda uses a compliance bushing in the front suspension that is famous for failing after about 5 years of service. Those cause all kinds of problems. And of course, as always - none of that matters if you have a sloppy tire on it. |
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I was going to dismiss the dampers as it's always been a bit uncivilized over rough roads (it's my mom's old car, I was in the backseat on the test drive almost 11 years ago) but better dampers would probably wake it up quite a bit regardless of the quality of the current dampers. Thanks for the suggestions, that car might morph into an unexpected project. Aaaand now I'm looking at Koni's and Tirerack at work for the boring 4-door car, AT be damned. |
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