JDM Civic HB Vs. Skyline...

I bought a 1992 Civic hatch for $1000 just because everyone here in Japan thinks Hondas are junk. I used to have a '93 MR-2 with a T04-s on it back in the day (1994ish) and I used to beat up on many R32s (GTR). I thought those days were done when I went into VIP/Dress up cars (Toyota Majesta). But I have been reading a bunch of import mags and decided to mess with Hondas. I still have my Majesta because I can't afford to sell it. I have about 80K in it and could only probably sell it for 20K. Anyways, all the americans that get stationed here are in the military and all buy Skyline Gts-t's (2.0 rwd) or Chaser/Mark II's (tourer V). I only currently have a muffler, but spank the Gts-t's and Chaser/Mark II's all day long. I never thought that the B16a would be so fun to drive and especially for only $1000. I was going to turbo it, but just bought air intake, intake manifold, and throttle body. If I like how it feels when I put them on, I may just buy a header and call it a day. Unless I get spanked by a car so bad it makes me want to boost. I don't go out to the races, so I only mess with cars on the highway. I have lost to a couple of lancers and got destoyed by an R33, but what can you expect with a $1000 car vs an R33 with a wastegate that sounds like a jet engine. GTRs need not worry, but watch out GTS-t's.

sounds fun. I laughed when you said that all the americans in the military buy skylines... haha sounds exactly like the mentality i would expect. Its like people here have the skyline on such an unreachable podium only because we can't get them here. So everybody wants one. People don't even realize that the GTR was only one of many different skyline models, and that more commonly the skyline is just a weak four door grocery getter.

People don't even realize that the GTR was only one of many different skyline models, and that more commonly the skyline is just a weak four door grocery getter.

LOL, DISREGUARD THIS MESSAGE, I DRIVE A HONDA.

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GTRs need not worry, but watch out GTS-t's. You're only in the low 14's, but I'm in the high 15's. That's right. I learned from a friend while watching tf&tf that higher numbers are better, therefore I probably can even beat these top fuel cars... they only run 4's, right?

Lol, if you tried messing w/ me on the highway, I'd call a tow truck ahead of time, for your sake.

ok so whats your problem? All I was saying is that most people think of a skyline as the GTR model and don't realize that there are other models of skyline that are much more common. Thats why I thought it was funny that all the american military guys get to japan and then have to have a skyline mainly because its something we can't get here so it gets talked up to such high levels even though there are better/faster cars out there.



So anyway like I said wtf is your problem? are you a skyline fanboy who didn't realize that most skylines are 4 door grocery getters? did I burst your bubble? Don't get me wrong I love the GTR models but when noobs get on here saying skyline this and skyline that I just laugh to myself because I realize that you don't know jack shit.



PS: don't quote me and change what I said asshole.

Lol, if you tried messing w/ me on the highway, I'd call a tow truck ahead of time, for your sake. Cause I'd take you out on purpose and say I won the race. Behold the almighty power of the D15 and the dipshit ricers like me who think they are tough shit on the internet.

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smeagal = assclown

^Agreed. Only thing worse than manipulating someone else's post is doing so with a powerfully unfunny result.

Originally Posted by knorwj
People don't even realize that the GTR was only one of many different skyline models, and that more commonly the skyline is just a weak four door grocery getter.

LOL, DISREGUARD THIS MESSAGE, I DRIVE A HONDA.

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Sorry, as much of an ass as he is and how stupid it is to edit someone's message, I have to admit that I lol'd. I couldn't help it because it's simply true. You have to watch what you say about any car when you come from the Honda board.

As for smeagals, I say ban now that the fun's over..>_>

sounds fun. I laughed when you said that all the americans in the military buy skylines... haha sounds exactly like the mentality i would expect. Its like people here have the skyline on such an unreachable podium only because we can't get them here. So everybody wants one. People don't even realize that the GTR was only one of many different skyline models, and that more commonly the skyline is just a weak four door grocery getter.

Don't get me wrong, there are some fast GTS-t's, but most people coming from the states think that they come super fast. The GTS-t's come in a 4 cylinder 200hp. They think that they can drive the car off the lot straight to the races. They are probably in the same class as the Sylvias and 180, but just a little slower since they are heavier. It seems that only Americans buy the GTS-t because you can buy them for $3000 and lower. All the serious racers just buy a GTR, because you can buy a R32 between $5000 and $7000 (depending on the year). My girlfriend (back in the day) owned a GTR and I wasn't too impressed. At the time, It wasn't much faster than my stock MR2. But then you have one like my friend had (900 - 1000hp) and that thing was a monster. I don't mess with the skyline GTS, 4 door grocery getters. For the money, I don't think that any of the cars I've owned, compare to the quickness of the B16a. Who knows, I may still go turbo. If I do, I will be sending you stories/pics/videos of me spankin' some lancers and semi tuned R's. Till next time...Take care my fellow rice racers....Hondas Rule.

again.. why do people who don't like hondas...come to a honda forum? guess they just gotta talk big to make up for what there lacking.. shame shame

^^^especially when they drive a god damn civic.

again.. why do people who don't like hondas...come to a honda forum? guess they just gotta talk big to make up for what there lacking.. shame shame
While I can't speak for assface(aka smeagal), I can say that when I was
looking into my first car I had several choices. For the price of a
'99 civic w/ fairly low miles, I could have gotten faster cars w/ still safe mileage.
I don't regret getting the civic. I loved the styling and
knew it'd be reliable. Not to get into front yard specials such as
old turbo talons or 5.0s I could get for a few grand, my two main
choices at the end were this car and a late 90's Cavalier Z24 w/
lower miles. While many lol at a z24's performance, this teenager
(me) knew it had a healthy 150 hp or so and at least matching torque.
That w/ 5 speed would be great fun for a first car after a new set
of rubber. What kid would pass this up over an auto non vtec honda?
Me, because I loved the styling of the civic and new it'd last.

I don't simply hate Hondas, I like and respect them for what they are, but can't help to laugh out loud when a owner of anything short of a S2k or NSx talks another car down. I wasn't trying to put up a front, but just had to make a note. I have no near future plans of buying another honda. I can live w/o no torque when I have no other choice, but once I get on my feet I'm not going to spend hard earned cash on a quick, sporty car which description only apply above 5XXXrpm. I hang around the board because I currently own a honda and will help or ask for help whenever I can, not to mention I like the posters. Even if I ship off and my next car ends up being a Skyline GTS-t, I'll still post here share kills(which I don't now) or whatever I can do.=P

If I make it fine in life and Honda replaces the s2k w/ a torquey 6 banger or I'm in need of a
reliable sedan, I can see myself jumping back.

Excuse the crazy post body, I don't know what happened.>_<

^^^ very respectable. and as for a non-vtec honda. I say thats the way to go, i have a non vtec prelude and have beaten a great many vtec preludes with it

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