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Vladimer
07-28-2002, 08:26 PM
hey all, i have a bunch of questions bout the honda civics, k... number
1.i see ALOT of aftermarket parts for the civics but here on the forums i dont here that nice things :D well anyways hum.... how should i write this, k, dont bug me if this is hard to understand, k, r the civics actual compation to other cars or r they pretty much all show and not much go?? like if a civic was to race a good car with a decent amount of mods on it would it have a chance?? cause some of the civics look pretty nice and my parents r planning to buy me a car after high school. but since im workin right now im gona pitch in some cash so i dont get sum half dead barley driving thing :D and i was thinking of the civics but i want something that can stand up the compatiton, hope u get what i mean...

Polygon
07-28-2002, 08:42 PM
Well, here is my opinion on Civics. They are econo boxes, most cars out there are going to beat you stock for stock. The problem with Honda is they have a descent horsepower rating but they have very low torque numbers and torque is a VERY important thing in any type of racing. You want to try to find a car with close HP and torque numbers if you want true performance.

94svt5.0
07-28-2002, 08:51 PM
Pick up a nice 94+ mustang v8. That way your already ahead of much of the competition. It takes an awful lot of work and money to make a civic even mach performance numbers with a stock mustang. But, im sure one of the other guys is going to jump on here and say its not true, throw out a bunch of numbers, used civic 1400$ turbo 3000$ ect ect.....
Anyway just my .02

|Banchi1O5|
07-28-2002, 09:46 PM
civics are not race cars
theyre like polygon said they are economy cars

look some place other than honda :)

CAptynCrunch
07-28-2002, 11:12 PM
Ok, first things first.

Like polygon said, they are econoboxs. Always have been, always will be. They have fairly decent(although not really all that sporty without an engine swap) Horse Power numbers, however they're torque numbers are PATHETIC. However polygon is incorrect in saying that torque is necesary for most types of racing.

If you want to drag race, then yes. it is the most important thing and without it you'll always lose. If you want to drag race, if your concerned with 1/4 mile times and the such, then don't buy a civic. Period, end of story, it's simply a waste of time and a very inefficient use of both your money and a potentially fast car.

I say a potentially fast car because although civics are absolutely useless(did i mention they're useless?) for drag racing(in other words, civics are absolutely horrible for drag racing). They due hold a fair bit of potential for auto crossing cars. They're lightweight(if you get a hatchback and dont waste money are crap like lights, body kits, stereos, dvd players, etc.) They handle well, and can be made into very fast cars if you learn how to drive properly.

Ya see, polygon was wrong in saying Torque is needed for most races, it's not. The old saying goes, "Horses for courses" in other words, you can make a track car that handles superbly from a civic with out to much work.

However, as for drag racing, then yes, polygon is totally right. Torque wins in the 1/4 mile. And, since torque is created by rotational mass, then plain and simple, the bigger the engine, the more torque you have.

So, if you want to drag race you've got two choices. You can do the smart thing and buy either a domestic(sorry guys, i love japanese cars, but they aren't designed for drag racing.) with a large displacement engine because that is by far the easiest, cheapest and most importantly fastest way to quicker times. Plus, if you do to say a mustang what you'd have to do to a civic to run 12's the mustang would be running 10's. Bigger engines just have more potential.

However, if you want to drag race but are still determined to own a japanese car, get seomthing that's at least 2.0 liters and it has to be turbocharged. Oh yeah, and it HAS, and i cannot stress this enough, HAS to be either AWD or RWD(preferrably RWD, it's just the best plain and simple.) FWD does not work for drag racing, at all. It will actually slow you down.

Now, if you want to be smart, and learn how to drive your car and learn how to really race, then sure a civic would be fine for auto cross and street courses. However, like i've been saying this entire time. If you want to drag race, don't buy a civic it's a complete waste of time and money.

crunchymilk49
07-29-2002, 01:12 AM
well i got to drive my friend's brand new Civic EX stock

and my Rav4 has much better acceleration, no competition, and i have a almost stock rav4

so id say if youre gonna keep it stock stay the hell away from honda

NSX-R-SSJ20K
07-29-2002, 07:57 AM
i say make the little econo box light as shit add a turbo and then you have something competitive


the Si is freaking quick anyway i mean if you be in a european country best go Vti its the Si but with Vti badges and a hatchback and it'll beat the modded hot hatches stock which shows how much hot hatches suck when they aren't really hot..........

93speed
07-29-2002, 08:14 AM
If you wanna play The Fast and the Furious and street race then go buy something else like a mustang. If you want a good reliable car with lots of aftermarket support and great gas mileage, go for a Civic. You will spend a lot more money to get a civic into competition then you would an Eclipse GSX or Mustang, for instance. Those cars are already pretty quick. But on the other hand, if you are driving back and forth to school and you want to save on gas, a Civic would be great compared to a "race" car. You also have to take into consideration insurance. Its pretty cheap for a civic, but its gonna be really expensive for a Mustang or any other sports car.

Insurance money cuts into modding money.

Racing tickets REALLY cut into modding money :eek:

|Banchi1O5|
07-29-2002, 09:57 AM
and remember that fwd absolutely goes physically anything that involves acceleration

YogsVR4
07-29-2002, 12:10 PM
From the sounds of your situation, you should probably get the Civic. Its not going to be a performance car, but it'll keep you on the road saving money until you can buy one.

Vladimer
07-29-2002, 05:23 PM
ya your probably right, think an eclipse is out of the question?? i can probably convince my parents in the purcahse of the car but the insurance and stuff like that will be out of the question, thats up to me, anybody know if the eclipse comes out with high insurance?? and they r good right??

-The Stig-
07-29-2002, 10:23 PM
does it have to be a car?

Why not something like a lowered Chevy S-10?

And if you want performance.. look for the V6, its 4.3liters. Has some get up and go, and depending on your preference the 5spd manual or the 4spd auto. (they perform just about the same)

Something to consider:
95 S-10 V6 = 155hp 235ft-lbs of tq
Gas Milege = 18 city 24 hwy
Vehicle weight = 2800 lbs

95 Civic Si = 125hp 106ft-lbs of tq
Gas Milege = 29 city 35 hwy
Vehicle weight = 2300lbs

The truck isnt much heavier... makes more power, and has more potential to go faster. Plus its a truck... sorta a sleeper if you will. Who'd expect a S-10 to take out an unsuspecting Honda? Its something im seriously considering...

Then maybe upgrade to a Supercharged V6 in a 2800lb Platform, and start eating unsuspecting Hondas? You may not win all races, but you'll at least give them something to thing about.

Keep an open mind for a different View.

TatII
07-29-2002, 10:57 PM
well the EG civics are slow but the EK civic Si's are pretty quick. even though they're low end is garbage but once that v-tec kicks in. its gone~ well it'll leave my car anyways. lolz but i think i can take on on the 1/8th mile before it have a chance to really gain steam.

Vladimer
07-30-2002, 10:32 AM
nah, im not really into the trucks thing, i think ill be stickin with the honda civic as a starter car, and then hopefully move into sumthing better :D oh ya, i really want it in standerd, is it hard to find a standerd civic??

Cbass
07-30-2002, 03:24 PM
Get a DSM Eclipse or Talon. They are fairly cheap, can go as fast as you want em to, and still get good gas mileage. They are easy to drive, pretty cheap to maintain... you get the picture. They will make as good of a daily driver as a Civic, but there won't be the shame of driving a Honda Civic.

Remember, it's like Redneck 383 was saying. Take a 2300 lb 115hlp honda against a 2600lb 225 hp DSM... It's a turbo car, so it's easily upgraded and still gets good mileage.

Polygon
07-30-2002, 05:41 PM
Yeah, I'm turbo and I get an average of about 30-35MPG as long as I don't get heavy on the gas all the time. You should get around the same out of a DSM.

TatII
07-30-2002, 10:44 PM
yes get the first gen dsm's. girls think its ugly but the gs-t and the gs-x can be made to go very very very fast.

Vladimer
07-31-2002, 06:52 PM
ya, i was thining of an eclipse also, i look at cars.com and i found a link, u mean this car right??

http://www.cars.com/search/used/cc/standard/results/single/ld/detail.jhtml?paId=8619750&aff=national&src=&cid=&row=7

Polygon
07-31-2002, 09:05 PM
Yes, that car is an Eclipse GSX if you find the exact same car except it has FWD it is the GS-T. Both would be a great choice, there is also the Eagle Talon TSi and the Plymouth Laser RS Turbo. All of these are the same cars with different bodies.

MadZ
08-01-2002, 06:21 PM
I've always been impressed with dsm's with the awd. I've seen them running 12's off of minimal mods. they run 14's stock, not bad for a 4-banger
I would definately buy 1st gen dsm awd over a civic any day.

civicEX
08-26-2002, 01:17 PM
Look at all the domestic drivers posts :) Honda haters and stuff obviously. They are just pissed off because you can build a Honda to run 11 second quarters and still get 32mpg. You mentioned an eclipse? Man why would you want an eclipse over a Honda? I drag race on real tracks unlike most of these other wannabe posters. I run a CRX with the ORIGINAL motor in it (88 si) I run 12.3 second quarter miles and everything is still in it. I didn't strip anything just turbo charged it and upgraded a few other misc things on the motor. I also have a 99 EX (pics at www.h22a.com/adam ) that I upgraded a little bit with the stock motor still in it and even though it weighs a lot more then my CRX I still run 15 second quarters. I can smoke all over stock mustangs all day long in it. Hondas are way worth it man trust me. Don't let people mislead you man just because they don't understand how a 4cyl can smoke there big stroker bulk shit 6mpg motor. They have nothing on little compact cars especially Hondas! GL with your decision but I'm totally for the Honda. Go to www.civicland.com and ask them what they think of civics on the forums. They will give you honest feedback.

Good luck with your decision.
[email protected] email me if you have any questions man.
-Adam
:finger:

Cbass
08-26-2002, 01:34 PM
Somehow that last post reminds me of the 10 ricer arguments thread...

So what have you done with that motor in the CRX? Most have taken some serious internal mods to keep the thing from blowing up :D

Polygon
08-26-2002, 02:17 PM
Originally posted by civicEX
Look at all the domestic drivers posts :) Honda haters and stuff obviously. They are just pissed off because you can build a Honda to run 11 second quarters and still get 32mpg. You mentioned an eclipse? Man why would you want an eclipse over a Honda? I drag race on real tracks unlike most of these other wannabe posters. I run a CRX with the ORIGINAL motor in it (88 si) I run 12.3 second quarter miles and everything is still in it. I didn't strip anything just turbo charged it and upgraded a few other misc things on the motor. I also have a 99 EX (pics at www.h22a.com/adam ) that I upgraded a little bit with the stock motor still in it and even though it weighs a lot more then my CRX I still run 15 second quarters. I can smoke all over stock mustangs all day long in it. Hondas are way worth it man trust me. Don't let people mislead you man just because they don't understand how a 4cyl can smoke there big stroker bulk shit 6mpg motor. They have nothing on little compact cars especially Hondas! GL with your decision but I'm totally for the Honda. Go to www.civicland.com and ask them what they think of civics on the forums. They will give you honest feedback.

1. Not all domestics have gas sucking 8cylinder engines. :rolleyes:
2. I never said I hate Honda, but stock for stock they aren't that fast compare to a lot of other cars out there.
3. I would love to see 11 second Hondas on stock internals and still get 32mpg, that’s BS!
4. It will take a lot of money, time, and mods to get any Honda running in the low 12s.
5. Big deal, 15s in the 1/4 after all those mods, I'm sorry to say, but that’s sad. And you are probably beating V6 stangs or 4cyl stangs. A GT would hand you your ass.
6. Your site will give an honest opinion? Sounds like a biased one from the looks of it. You and your pals probably don’t' know much about any cars besides Hondas and even your knowledge of them sounds limited.

Don't come in here and be an ignorant ass. We know what we are talking about so don't in here and give us crap about it, biased ass. :rolleyes:

kris
08-26-2002, 05:29 PM
Opinions are like assholes, everyone has them.

Polygon
08-26-2002, 05:47 PM
Yeah, it is when people think they are fact when it pisses me off.

Layla's Keeper
08-26-2002, 08:10 PM
A Civic worth it? Maybe in the short term if you start off with a good one. But here's the catch. A Honda Civic has a very strong resale value, stronger than just about any other import in its class. Thus, used Civics command top dollar for good examples. The kicker? Other imports with equal or better stock performance and the chance to go even faster are in fact CHEAPER THAN THE CIVIC. For instance. In Ohio, at least, a 94 and up SI Civic Coupe, with the 1.6L V-tec engine, manual tranny, that isn't a death trap, will run you about $6000 dollars. By contrast, a similar S13 Chassis Nissan 240SX will run you about $1500-2000 or cheaper. My team mate picked up a 1989 SOHC 240 for $900 bucks. Then, throw in another 2 grand for a SR20DET (which is a bolt in save for some electrical work) and you've got a 220hp RWD sport coupe that's a bit prettier and more distinctive than a Civic, plus you've still got another $2000 dollars to play around with to make it a 300-350hp coupe that hangs with Mustangs, Camaros, RX-7's, and certain Vettes.

Now doesn't this make more sense?

Fliquer
08-26-2002, 10:08 PM
Unless you swap in a higher-output vtec engine, then base civics wont become sports cars. If you DO swap in a nice engine, like the GS-R engine or civic SI engine, then youre on your way to a fast car. Turbo these babies and you can get around 250-300 horsepower. That is a LOT more than it sounds because these cars weigh anywhere from 500 to 1000 lbs less than a mustang or camaro.

Other than that, a civic will outhandle any domestic and the reliability of these things is a huge weight off ones shoulders. But if you are just looking for cheap, straight-line speed, then a V8 stang is going to be your best bet.

street_racer_00
08-26-2002, 10:23 PM
probably closer to 250, but that is splitting hairs. But yeah you could swap a B-18B engine in, and you could make it plenty fast enough. It's just a question of whether or not you have the money to do such a thing. In the long run, it might turn out that the money you spent making your civic fast would be enough to buy a car that could be faster stock, I've seen it happen, so whatever you do, don't fall into that trap.

LjasonL
08-26-2002, 11:45 PM
Originally posted by civicEX
Look at all the domestic drivers posts Honda haters and stuff obviously

im an import driver, not a domestic driver. i have owned one civic and i currently own another honda. i like honda hatchbacks and integras, and LOVE s2000's and nsx'x. i am far from a honda hater. so what i am about to say is coming from a honda fan and import driver.

They are just pissed off because you can build a Honda to run 11 second quarters and still get 32mpg.

no you cant. show me one.


You mentioned an eclipse? Man why would you want an eclipse over a Honda?

eclipse turbo, 210hp 215 torque, 14 second quarters stock with a good driver, and 13's for less than a grand. civic si, 169hp 11 torque, high 15s stock, and itll take a lot of money to even pull 13s on the stock motor. thats why.

I drag race on real tracks unlike most of these other wannabe posters.

i'd just about guarantee you ive been on tracks more than you. probably 5 times more. how bout you show us a stack of your timeslips and ill show my stack, well see whos been down a track the most.

I run a CRX with the ORIGINAL motor in it (88 si) I run 12.3 second quarter miles and everything is still in it. I didn't strip anything just turbo charged it and upgraded a few other misc things on the motor.

BS. lets see pics and timeslips. if it is true, just how much have you spent on that thing? and how reliable is it? oh yeah, does it still get 32 mpg :hehehe:

I also have a 99 EX (pics at www.h22a.com/adam ) that I upgraded a little bit with the stock motor still in it and even though it weighs a lot more then my CRX I still run 15 second quarters. I can smoke all over stock mustangs all day long in it.

15 second quarters are slow man, especially for a modded car. and 15 secondquarters will not have you beating v8 mustangs. whatever mustangs you "beat" probably arent actually racing you back, or you fly past them after theyve already let off and hit the brake. ricer kill.

Hondas are way worth it man trust me. Don't let people mislead you man just because they don't understand how a 4cyl can smoke there big stroker bulk shit 6mpg motor.

most ls1's (thats a camaro/furebird in case you didnt know) get over 25mpg, while running mid-low 13's and even high 12's with very little mods.

They have nothing on little compact cars especially Hondas! GL with your decision but I'm totally for the Honda. Go to www.civicland.com and ask them what they think of civics on the forums. They will give you honest feedback.

yeah im sure the people at civic land will give an unbiased opinion on civics :rolleyes:

Fliquer
08-27-2002, 11:20 AM
In general, I see more domestic bashing from the import guys than import bashing from the domestic guys. (im not talking about this thread).

street_racer_00
08-27-2002, 01:39 PM
Originally posted by Fliquer
In general, I see more domestic bashing from the import guys than import bashing from the domestic guys.

Can't convince me of that:rolleyes:

Fliquer
08-28-2002, 02:12 AM
I cant convince you that I SEE more domestic bashing than import bashing? Exactly how did you find out where I've been and what I've seen and heard?

Cbass
08-28-2002, 03:04 AM
I think you are making a major mistake in your distinctions here guys. Sure, there are domestic guys. There are import guys. There are also Honda guys. These are the guys who try to convince you their CRX/Civic/Prelude/Accord is some sort of big block terrorizing rocket. Like that stock engined turbo CRX running 12s with the entire car intact.

I think all of us, import, domestic, everyone here can agree, we hate these guys. CivixEX, you're right. I am a Honda hater. Not because of the company Honda built, or the cars that they build today, but because of idiots like you. I feel nothing more towards a Civic than I do towards an Escort, or a Neon. Let's face it people, they are the Mopeds of cars! Live with it.

DeViL
08-28-2002, 09:01 AM
Yeah thats how I see it when it comes to Japanese cars. I hate the Honda Boys. Nissan makes some pretty good cars, hell I'd almost consider them the muscle cars of Japan. There are other companies out there that just make faster cars. Sure Honda has their NSX, that thing is expensive as hell though. Its like paying for a damn Ferrari or something.

Haha haters yeah sure CivicEX. I hate your Honda's. Funny thing is, my Trans Am is around 14 years old now, 60,000 miles on it, and an automatic. And I would still kick your little 4 banger's asses. If you actually had a CRX in the 12's yeah you'd kick my ass but lets face it you don't. Hell I bet the S-10 will whip your Honda as well.

Cbass
08-29-2002, 05:58 AM
Oh yeah, I wish to clarify. I don't hate Honda owners either, just ones like CivixEX. Oh yeah, anyone who will call me a hater. Them too.

peashooter
09-06-2002, 08:58 PM
get a CRX they are cheaper and lighter. Plus after an engine swap you will have a nice car that still gets good milage. And Great handling! And if you get an HF and swap the engine with say a b18c then you have a SWEET sleeper. Lol imagine getting beat by a "hf" that would make you feel dumb. HF's are also the lightest model.:)

Layla's Keeper
09-07-2002, 11:25 AM
I basically can't stand any car owner who can't admit that there are good cars wherever you look. Import guys who say American cars suck, sports car drivers who hate compacts (some of the things I've heard fellow B owners say about compact drivers make me ashamed to be amongst them), and so forth. A Civic has potential to be a quick, fun little car, but it isn't a device for warping time and space. It'll still be limited to the laws of physics unless you really start modifying it. Yes, I've seen 9 second FF Civics, but those are cars like Steph Papadakis's tube frame, turbocharged Civic with the engine mounted longitudinally in front of the transaxle (DTM style).

I can admit to cars being faster than mine because I'm comfortable with my car's faults. She runs hot, is very cranky during high humidity days, fouls plugs, and every time I toss her into a corner I run the risk of either spinning out or breaking my wire wheels. But if I were to rewind to the day I decided to buy her, she'd still be sittting in the garage. It seems to me that Civic owners can't admit to their cars' faults. Makes me wonder just how much they love their cars truthfully.

street_racer_00
09-07-2002, 01:50 PM
it's easy to appreciate a car when you spend your first days of driving behind the wheel of a 1998 ford ranger XLT with the 4x4 package. Aniemic 3 liter V-6 engine. Top speed: 95 mph (oh you betcha I found that out by do-it-yourself). Steering? Felt like play dough. Driving excitement? Only if you take it out in the middle of a muddy field and do some donuts. The only redeeming on-road quality the truck has is that it handles pretty well in medium to high-speed corners, which is mainly because of it's long wheelbase and short overhangs. But hey, when I got my maxima, it just made it that much easier to appreciate what I have.

DeViL
09-07-2002, 04:27 PM
I don't see much fun in making a...hybrid is it? Hybrid is when you take a car and swap a different engine in there that isn't an option for that car right? Like a CRX with an engine built for an Integra. Why not work with what you have as your base engine? It ain't easy money wise throwing another engine in but....I don't know I can't really think of anything to say in protest right now. To me it's like your car really isn't what it is now. Like an CRX with a Integra engine just isn't a CRX anymore. Or if I took an old Chevy Celebrity and threw in a nice 350 V8, ripped out that junky V6, it just isn't a Celebrity anymore. I guess all I can say about it is, big deal if you can swap another engine in your car.

Cbass
09-07-2002, 09:10 PM
There's nothing wrong with engine swapping! There are lots of lightweight great handling cars out there, that would really benefit from a younger more powerful motor.

When you have something like a CRX, you don't have a lot of potential in the motor... I personally wouldn't waste my time with one. Civics are for grocery getting
:finger:

Fliquer
09-08-2002, 01:12 AM
I agree totally with what octagon said.

fatninja19
09-08-2002, 08:52 PM
By ripping out a motor and putting a bigger/better/whatever motor in... isnt that part of hot rodding?

Cbass
09-08-2002, 09:43 PM
That is indeed part of hotrodding, but for some reason, it doesn't sit right with a lot of purists. Try telling one of these honda types you want a 20 valve 4AGE motor in a CRX, they'll flip. They'll probably start telling you about how inferior the 5 valve VVTI setup is compared to VTEC.

About the reliability of a Honda, they are very reliable stock. Turbocharge one and have it putting out 250hp, and we'll see what breaks first, the engine or the transmission :D

Layla's Keeper
09-09-2002, 03:44 PM
Ech, Turbo B16's. I had a friend who tried that once. ONCE! The V-tec's have such close tolerances and are so tuned from the factory that you just can't toss another variable onto the car and hope for the best. It's probably the best way I've heard of to inspect the cylinder walls without removing the cylinder head.

I agree with you on the whole deal of cross-make swaps. When traditional hot rodders put a small block Chevy into a Nash or a Studebaker, they get compliments on their fabricating skills. When a rotary finds its way into a Datsun 510, the import crowd calls it heresy. What gives?

Cbass
09-09-2002, 06:39 PM
While it's easier most of the time to swap engines into cars of the same make, I don't see a problem with putting a Chevy engine in a Ford, or a Mazda engine in a Datsun...

If it improves the car, what's the damn problem? I really want to put my V8 and G31 tranny in that RX7, just so I could show up at rotary clubs and make them all have heart attacks :D

YogsVR4
09-10-2002, 10:50 AM
Originally posted by Cbass
I really want to put my V8 and G31 tranny in that RX7, just so I could show up at rotary clubs and make them all have heart attacks :D

You do that and you will cause them to have a heart attack :)

Cbass
09-11-2002, 03:35 AM
Actually, it looks like the 400M may be finding a temporary home in a Porsche 931... That would be until I can rebuild the 931 motor, and get a tranny that will be able to handle the Stage 2 mods to my 400M(700-800hp, 800lbft!!!).

When I get a decent tranny, it can go in the RX7...

141BPMDJEGlow
09-15-2002, 02:04 AM
Come come my child Hondas are MUCH too expinceive for the way they are made. im sorry but i refuse to pay $13,000 for a 97' 4 door Civic Sedan with 92,000 miles on the sucker just ebcause its gotta pretty wittle spoiler and a "nice Body kit" no freaking way. may i suggest that you not get yoru dream car as your first car? pick up an older reliable beast like well a old Toyota Celica my friend drove one of them for 300,000 miles no prob. By old i mean 83-85 not those little 92s they are WAY overpriced. same with most imports. Well at least here in Callie, anyway i got my car for 1300 bucks and had it for 8 months before i ahd to pop a tranny in poor beat up thing... dont do what i did mk? take a good long hard look at your vehical and bring it to a mechanic. check teh resale value on that sucker and teh part costs all things most people learn (myself included) from making the mistake. My Tranny problem ended up costing me $2400 ((ching ching)) making my car a $3700 beauty with a strong engine even at 150,000k miles on it so i decided to keep teh old girl, affectionatly known as Alice because of her playful yet disterbing electrical "Trips" :flash:. and Im currently looking for ways to spruce the old girl up een those shes beutiful right now.... some new door panels interior and maybe even that nice body kit they have for Coupe Lebarons her age at a low price. Just remeber not to make my mistake:frog: ALWAYS look into your new car CAREFULLY and have a certified mechanic look her/him over before placeing those smackers in his perhaps greedy little hand. Even Buy from a Car lot but make sure to get all promises on paper! and ask about teh 200(or whatever) point expection and see if they do it. and remember, love your car they know when your care and they will take care of you if the same attention is given back i can prove it.

your buddies,
Eryn and Alice((92 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible V6 3.0L, FWD, 4Speed, Auto))

Coal
09-15-2002, 08:49 AM
Your tranny was a problem because the A604 4-speed automatics in the LeBarons (I got it too) is a POS and isn't really capable for even the stock motor.

Swap to a 5 speed, get a Eurodrive clutch and pressure plate, a lightened flywheel and be amazed. That tranny also robs a lot of power, mine seems to upshift at about 85mph, no matter what the RPM or how hard I hit the gas, it's embarrassing racing because from that point to quite a bit further I won't pull on anything at all.

BlkCamaroSS
09-15-2002, 10:28 AM
Two things 141BPMDJEGlow,

1) Spelling

2) Punctuation

I got about half way through your post and just stopped reading. If it's that difficult then it's not even worth it...

141BPMDJEGlow
09-16-2002, 07:39 PM
I didnt know i was sopose to be a perfect speller to join ONLINE FORUM... now i remeber why i dont. its not worth my time to be insulted by people who sit around on a computer to look for something to whine about. I wont continue to annoy you or anyone else with my presence. People need to lighten up. this is somthing peopel do when they are bored and honestly after sitting around working or going to school all day i dont feel like dedicateingmyself to perfection. so im opting to just stop coming here!

Thanx for making me feel welcome... NOT!

:finger:

screw coming here to relax its gunna bother me more to be dogged on for no real important reason.

BlkCamaroSS
09-16-2002, 07:45 PM
Hey cool guy,

It's common sense. Nobody is going to take the time to read your posts if they have to make a honest effort to recognize what you're trying to say. Don't get all uppity about it. BTW, you misspelled Camaro, no e...

kidrocket
09-16-2002, 10:09 PM
its an online forum. this is where people can say whatever the hell they want. if a little thing like punctuation gets to you, i hate to see how bent out of shape you get when you get into your first flame war. i didnt even read most of your second post.


on a more juvenile note, quitcher bitchin and grow the fuck up.

RACER D12
09-17-2002, 06:32 PM
So what you guys are saying is dont get a civic unless your plaining to upgrade the motor. Im not really all that interested in them but my friend is because he cant afford much, he wants to steet race i keep on telling him to get the sti when it comes out or the Evo VIII like i am plaining to get but he says its just out of his price range. Could he get a civic and lets say its used for like 4,000$ or somthing replace the motor mod it and get running times near a sti or evo8 thats moded or like 12s 13s for less then 12$ (im just making up these numbers my friend might have a little more to spend or he might not i need to ask him again)

141BPMDJEGlow
09-18-2002, 12:48 AM
Camaro, at least get my GENDER right.... dont have a pen15 duder.... but wish i did just so i could beat you with it... probly souldn't have said that.... oh well sometimes a girls gotta do what shes gotta do. PS maybe im just pre judgeing you because I hate Camaros and my ex boyfriend drove one and he has a Small dick and a Big additude.

Rocket, thanx for seeing my point, i re-read my post its not that hard to understand, most of it was all weird because i was being a smart ass. Like "wittle" and stuffs. I have my own casual langague and i dont relaly give a crap if tight ass little boys with high car insurence have a problem with that.

To the guy who addressed on my tranny prob, Just wanted to thank you for the advice but I already spent the money on that overpriced rebuilt auto trans and i am only driving the old girl for another year then ill be buying a truck after I save up a good 3rd of the price. shes got 150 on the orignal engine and that tranny i just dumped was her orig too. shes pretty sound for a lebaron so im not worried lol after all we cant all get what we want in our first car right? Thanks again!

Cbass
09-18-2002, 06:03 AM
Under no circumstances should you buy a civic if you want to drive fast. It's not a performance car!

If you want a good car to race, get a 240SX or Supra, if it has to be Japanese. I love the RX7 V8 swap, it will have you doing 13s for $2000(if you can find an RX7 with a bad motor, and a motor/tranny for $1500).

If you put another $2K into it, you're doing 11s! Another $3K on top of that, and your pushing high 9s... All in a great handling RX7 with 50/50 weight distribution and off the shelf performance parts.

RACER D12
09-18-2002, 07:49 AM
I dont want a civic my friends wants one but how much would a supra or that other car you said be they sound good

BlkCamaroSS
09-18-2002, 09:23 AM
Originally posted by 141BPMDJEGlow
Camaro, at least get my GENDER right.... dont have a pen15 duder.... but wish i did just so i could beat you with it... probly souldn't have said that.... oh well sometimes a girls gotta do what shes gotta do. PS maybe im just pre judgeing you because I hate Camaros and my ex boyfriend drove one and he has a Small dick and a Big additude.

I could really give a shit who your last boyfriend was and what he drove. The point I'm getting across and that I've come to realize is that you're a pretentious asshole. You, as well as everyone else knows, that in that usage, "cool guy" was more of a statement, than a gender specific title. The fact that you take that to heart makes you one of the most petty people on this board. The rest of your comments just make you look ignorant and young. My Camaro would still whoop j00r ass, so I wouldn't be talking.

Have a nice day.

kidrocket
09-18-2002, 11:02 AM
Rocket, thanx for seeing my point, i re-read my post its not that hard to understand, most of it was all weird because i was being a smart ass. Like "wittle" and stuffs. I have my own casual langague and i dont relaly give a crap if tight ass little boys with high car insurence have a problem with that.


ummmm i was talking to you... youre the one who got bent out of shape about someone commenting on your punctuation. I wasnt trying to flame, but punctuation is really kind of important when it comes to posting. Noone wants to read a stream of consciousness. It also looks like there was no effort put into the post, like you werent thinking about what youre saying.

this is what most people who write like that sound like. Im not including you in this, keep in mind.

"manone day last week i was in teh prelude type r and this guy in a mustang revved and i revved back the ligt turned grenn and i was like BWWAAAAAA and he was like BWAAAA and then vtecH kicked in and i put like eleventeen carlengths on him and bottomline mustnags suck and my car is the bestand im 12"


and one more thing.. dont hate on camaros just because they own you..
theyll outperform most cars without a problem


I seriously dont mean to offend, and if i have i apologize, but thats the kind of thing to expect when you post in an online forum. I think you need to realize that no matter what you say or how you say it, there might be someone who disagrees with you. Just take it easy, and try to enjoy the rest of your stay here at AF. I hope you dont have any further problems

141BPMDJEGlow
09-18-2002, 11:33 AM
Like I said. Im out this palce is fucking lame. Ive never been fuckin insulted online and its not gunna fuckin keep going on.

Peace. :finger:

WHy should I be bagged on online when I already get anough offline? sorry taht just doesnt sound fun. I used to think racers were fucking good people but i think i was wrong it must just eb that one dude i met. I ahve no interest in Raceing because i know i cant do it and I dont ahve time for it, or money. and Now I dont even liek the people behind it. Ill stick to parties least ravers dont fucking bash on you because your not perfect. Go fuck yourselves serves me right for even trying to fucking open my horizens. good luck in your little hobbies. Sorry I came, just trying to find some decent humans. Were all going to the same place though. meet you fucking there and if this isnt what racers are like then i apoligize but this is how i perceive them from what has been said. petty fuckin sissy boys.

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