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OutOfStock · 06-09-2005, 10:30 PM

I just saw a picture on Nasioc (suabru forums) of a guy who just got a WRX but sold his civic si....i actually like the looks of the new ones. I have always almost been the one to bash civics for the whole ricer bit....but the new hatches are pretty damn hot. So im thinking either like an 03ish SI or a 98-01 2.5rs. Every civic i heard has sounded horrible with an exhaust. Is it just a ricer thing or does every one sound bad?

Heres the pic...

OutOfStock · 06-09-2005, 10:30 PM

I just saw a picture on Nasioc (suabru forums) of a guy who just got a WRX but sold his civic si....i actually like the looks of the new ones. I have always almost been the one to bash civics for the whole ricer bit....but the new hatches are pretty damn hot. So im thinking either like an 03ish SI or a 98-01 2.5rs. Every civic i heard has sounded horrible with an exhaust. Is it just a ricer thing or does every one sound bad?

Heres the pic...

99ElectronBlueCivicSi · 06-10-2005, 06:25 AM

not every civic sounds horrible, i drive the older version of the si before they changed them to hatches, most people dont like the new ones, but that one looks nice just needs a little more of a drop, but yea theyre fun cars

99ElectronBlueCivicSi · 06-10-2005, 06:25 AM

not every civic sounds horrible, i drive the older version of the si before they changed them to hatches, most people dont like the new ones, but that one looks nice just needs a little more of a drop, but yea theyre fun cars

9 Ball · 06-10-2005, 07:54 AM

No, every Civic does not have to sound bad. Unfortunately, so many people get very cheap with the Hondas these days. It’s soooo easy to make a nice car out of a Honda but it gets “riced out” all to often. I have an Accord with DC headers and 2.25inch exhaust. It sounds very throaty… not cheap at all.

Note: most of the Civics out there these days just have a cheap muffler which sounds horrible. To make matters worse, it usually doesn’t fit and rattles, which aides in the infamous “fart” sound. I saw a Toyota Echo with the most ugly, rusted looking muffler, hanging from the back of the car.

Somehow, the loud fart sound has become the staple of performance, but “we” know better.

Whatever you do with the Civic, make sure you get quality parts, don’t short cut yourself or the car… do it right. Simply having a “nice and clean” Civic, you’ll be the envy of the majority of car owners out there. Hey… just look at 99ElectronBlueCivics’ car.

9 Ball · 06-10-2005, 07:54 AM

No, every Civic does not have to sound bad. Unfortunately, so many people get very cheap with the Hondas these days. It’s soooo easy to make a nice car out of a Honda but it gets “riced out” all to often. I have an Accord with DC headers and 2.25inch exhaust. It sounds very throaty… not cheap at all.

Note: most of the Civics out there these days just have a cheap muffler which sounds horrible. To make matters worse, it usually doesn’t fit and rattles, which aides in the infamous “fart” sound. I saw a Toyota Echo with the most ugly, rusted looking muffler, hanging from the back of the car.

Somehow, the loud fart sound has become the staple of performance, but “we” know better.

Whatever you do with the Civic, make sure you get quality parts, don’t short cut yourself or the car… do it right. Simply having a “nice and clean” Civic, you’ll be the envy of the majority of car owners out there. Hey… just look at 99ElectronBlueCivics’ car.

OutOfStock · 06-10-2005, 09:29 AM

Yea i understand that. I'll have to test drive one see how it goes. and cheap parts? LOL i had a stromung on my old car i spent over $600 for the cat back. But i dunno if its a fairly nice ride ill check it out

OutOfStock · 06-10-2005, 09:29 AM

Yea i understand that. I'll have to test drive one see how it goes. and cheap parts? LOL i had a stromung on my old car i spent over $600 for the cat back. But i dunno if its a fairly nice ride ill check it out

Aaron · 06-10-2005, 10:00 AM

I've always liked them :blush:. The interior is relatively sharp on them. Its not a rocket but you're not paying for one either. Its cheap as hell. Insurance co. won't beat you up. I'm all for it.

The hardest thing to handle was the shifter placement but I'm sure you'd get used to it like anything else.

Aaron · 06-10-2005, 10:00 AM

I've always liked them :blush:. The interior is relatively sharp on them. Its not a rocket but you're not paying for one either. Its cheap as hell. Insurance co. won't beat you up. I'm all for it.

The hardest thing to handle was the shifter placement but I'm sure you'd get used to it like anything else.

xEJ20x · 06-10-2005, 10:31 AM

I like a lot of cars, even Hondas. Civics are just misunderstood.
If I had the money I would get an EP or EK hatch

Cars are alot like pets. Its not their fault they get stupid owners.

xEJ20x · 06-10-2005, 10:31 AM

I like a lot of cars, even Hondas. Civics are just misunderstood.
If I had the money I would get an EP or EK hatch

Cars are alot like pets. Its not their fault they get stupid owners.

MuddyREX · 06-10-2005, 10:34 AM

They are OK. Like Aaron said, the shifter is like a boner sticking out of the dash. Weird.

MuddyREX · 06-10-2005, 10:34 AM

They are OK. Like Aaron said, the shifter is like a boner sticking out of the dash. Weird.

9 Ball · 06-10-2005, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xEJ20x

Cars are alot like pets. Its not their fault they get stupid owners.

So true.

9 Ball · 06-10-2005, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xEJ20x

Cars are alot like pets. Its not their fault they get stupid owners.

So true.

olmytsi · 06-10-2005, 12:22 PM

I luv civics but that one is my least favorite. You are better off with a 99-2000 si. If not go hatch back and do a motor swap. The new sis are ugly in my opinion. Too "hatchbacky"

olmytsi · 06-10-2005, 12:22 PM

I luv civics but that one is my least favorite. You are better off with a 99-2000 si. If not go hatch back and do a motor swap. The new sis are ugly in my opinion. Too "hatchbacky"

kef · 06-10-2005, 01:17 PM

One of my good friends from work has one. It's cool. Has a RSX motor, which is nice. That Si in the photo has the A-Spec package (minus the wheels). I almost bought one awhile ago too, but I went w/ a turbo instead. (teh 1.8t)

ps, btw: their front tires are way too narrow, and I think their center of gravity is above the dash line, but maybe that's just me. :\

If you're interested I might be letting the GC go.

kef · 06-10-2005, 01:17 PM

One of my good friends from work has one. It's cool. Has a RSX motor, which is nice. That Si in the photo has the A-Spec package (minus the wheels). I almost bought one awhile ago too, but I went w/ a turbo instead. (teh 1.8t)

ps, btw: their front tires are way too narrow, and I think their center of gravity is above the dash line, but maybe that's just me. :\

If you're interested I might be letting the GC go.

06-09-2005, 10:30 PM	#1
OutOfStock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southampton/Shippensburg, Pa Member #25 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra iTrader: (0)	So im thinking aoout a civic... I just saw a picture on Nasioc (suabru forums) of a guy who just got a WRX but sold his civic si....i actually like the looks of the new ones. I have always almost been the one to bash civics for the whole ricer bit....but the new hatches are pretty damn hot. So im thinking either like an 03ish SI or a 98-01 2.5rs. Every civic i heard has sounded horrible with an exhaust. Is it just a ricer thing or does every one sound bad? Heres the pic... __________________ I hate my car

06-09-2005, 10:30 PM	#2
OutOfStock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southampton/Shippensburg, Pa Member #25 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra iTrader: (0)	So im thinking aoout a civic... I just saw a picture on Nasioc (suabru forums) of a guy who just got a WRX but sold his civic si....i actually like the looks of the new ones. I have always almost been the one to bash civics for the whole ricer bit....but the new hatches are pretty damn hot. So im thinking either like an 03ish SI or a 98-01 2.5rs. Every civic i heard has sounded horrible with an exhaust. Is it just a ricer thing or does every one sound bad? Heres the pic... __________________ I hate my car

06-10-2005, 09:29 AM	#7
OutOfStock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southampton/Shippensburg, Pa Member #25 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra iTrader: (0)	Yea i understand that. I'll have to test drive one see how it goes. and cheap parts? LOL i had a stromung on my old car i spent over $600 for the cat back. But i dunno if its a fairly nice ride ill check it out __________________ I hate my car

06-10-2005, 09:29 AM	#8
OutOfStock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southampton/Shippensburg, Pa Member #25 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra iTrader: (0)	Yea i understand that. I'll have to test drive one see how it goes. and cheap parts? LOL i had a stromung on my old car i spent over $600 for the cat back. But i dunno if its a fairly nice ride ill check it out __________________ I hate my car

06-10-2005, 10:00 AM	#9
Aaron Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yardley, S. Jersey Member #185 iTrader: (0)	I've always liked them :blush:. The interior is relatively sharp on them. Its not a rocket but you're not paying for one either. Its cheap as hell. Insurance co. won't beat you up. I'm all for it. The hardest thing to handle was the shifter placement but I'm sure you'd get used to it like anything else. __________________ Grape Kool-Aid.

06-10-2005, 06:25 AM	#3
99ElectronBlueCivicSi Tri-State Addict Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne Member #273 iTrader: (0)	not every civic sounds horrible, i drive the older version of the si before they changed them to hatches, most people dont like the new ones, but that one looks nice just needs a little more of a drop, but yea theyre fun cars

06-10-2005, 07:54 AM	#5
9 Ball Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia PA Member #70 My Ride: 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII iTrader: (0)	No, every Civic does not have to sound bad. Unfortunately, so many people get very cheap with the Hondas these days. It’s soooo easy to make a nice car out of a Honda but it gets “riced out” all to often. I have an Accord with DC headers and 2.25inch exhaust. It sounds very throaty… not cheap at all. Note: most of the Civics out there these days just have a cheap muffler which sounds horrible. To make matters worse, it usually doesn’t fit and rattles, which aides in the infamous “fart” sound. I saw a Toyota Echo with the most ugly, rusted looking muffler, hanging from the back of the car. Somehow, the loud fart sound has become the staple of performance, but “we” know better. Whatever you do with the Civic, make sure you get quality parts, don’t short cut yourself or the car… do it right. Simply having a “nice and clean” Civic, you’ll be the envy of the majority of car owners out there. Hey… just look at 99ElectronBlueCivics’ car.

06-10-2005, 10:31 AM	#11
xEJ20x Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #72 My Ride: 13 STI iTrader: (3)	I like a lot of cars, even Hondas. Civics are just misunderstood. If I had the money I would get an EP or EK hatch Cars are alot like pets. Its not their fault they get stupid owners. __________________ Nothing to see here.

06-10-2005, 10:34 AM	#13
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	They are OK. Like Aaron said, the shifter is like a boner sticking out of the dash. Weird.

06-10-2005, 12:22 PM	#17
olmytsi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Member #159 My Ride: 99 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (2)	I luv civics but that one is my least favorite. You are better off with a 99-2000 si. If not go hatch back and do a motor swap. The new sis are ugly in my opinion. Too "hatchbacky"

06-10-2005, 01:17 PM	#19
kef Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ./ Member #121 iTrader: (0)	One of my good friends from work has one. It's cool. Has a RSX motor, which is nice. That Si in the photo has the A-Spec package (minus the wheels). I almost bought one awhile ago too, but I went w/ a turbo instead. (teh 1.8t) ps, btw: their front tires are way too narrow, and I think their center of gravity is above the dash line, but maybe that's just me. :\ If you're interested I might be letting the GC go. __________________ i never think of the future. it comes soon enough.

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