2006 Civic

[Seanpm]

My mother picked one up I month back. Not to say I pushed it to it limits but my first drive in the car I was pretty rough with it. I must say for a base model car it took whatever I threw at it. It handles extremely well and the 4 cylinder non v-tec motor has a good amount of kick to it. On top of that I absolutely love the interior being 6 foot I fit in pretty easily and the seats are great at keeping you in place. But dont try fitting anything in the back. All the accessories are easily accessible. I think this car is an is going to be a hard car to beat for the price class its in. If anyone is looking for a new car and want something of that nature.... I HIGHLY recommend this car. And I know this is not a comparison but I am just really impressed with this car and needed to share.

[96 ls]

I thought that all the new Civics came with I-Vtec or something.

[kman10587]

Originally Posted by 96 ls

I thought that all the new Civics came with I-Vtec or something.

That's correct. The 1.8-liter four-cylinder found in the Civic DX, LX, and EX features a 4-valve SOHC header design with i-VTEC.

[Seanpm]

I-Vtec...what is the difference between a Vtec and I-Vtec

[clawhammer]

Let me guess, you're 16?

[bluevp00]

Originally Posted by Seanpm

I-Vtec...what is the difference between a Vtec and I-Vtec

The "I" stands for "Intelligence".

The following is taken from Wikipedia.com:

i-VTEC
i-VTEC introduced continuously variable camshaft phasing on the intake cam of DOHC VTEC engines. The technology first appeared on Honda's K-series four cylinder engine family in 2002. Valve lift and duration are still limited to distinct low and high rpm profiles, but the intake camshaft is now capable of advancing between 25 and 50 degrees (depending upon engine configuration) during operation. Phase changes are implemented by a computer controlled, oil driven adjustable cam gear. Phasing is determined by a combination of engine load and rpm, ranging from fully retarded at idle to maximum advance at full throttle and low rpms. The effect is further optimization of torque output, especially at low and midrange RPMs.

In 2004, Honda introduced an i-VTEC V6 (an update of the venerable J-series), but in this case, i-VTEC had nothing do to with cam phasing. Instead, i-VTEC referred to Honda's cylinder deactivation technology which closes the valves on one bank of (3) cylinders during light load and low speed (below 80 mph) operation. The technology was originally introduced to the US on the Honda Odyssey, and can now be found on the Honda Accord Hybrid and the 2006 Honda Pilot. An additional version of i-VTEC was introduced on the 2006 Honda Civic's R-series four cylinder engine. This implementation uses very small valve lifts at low rpm and light loads, in combination with large throttle openings (modulated by a drive-by-wire throttle system), to improve fuel economy by reducing pumping losses.

With the continued introduction of vastly different i-VTEC systems, one may assume that the term is now a catch all for creative valve control technologies from Honda.


Here is the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-VTEC

[kman10587]

Originally Posted by clawhammer

Let me guess, you're 16?

Check his profile, he's 19.

[Seanpm]

Originally Posted by clawhammer

Let me guess, you're 16?

20 And based on your ignorant response I imagine your level of intelligence wouldn’t be up to par with your actual age. It was an legitiment question. I have never been into the foreign market and have driven domestic automobiles my entire life so my knowledge in that field isn’t that vast. Now does anyone have a educated answer to my inquiry it would be greatly appreciated.

[Seanpm]

Thank You bluevp00