02' Si/TypeR *Picture intense*

[kris]

Ok, a few threads out there have had the 02' Si/TypeR brought up in them. I wanted to start one just for it. What do you all really think about its potential? Myself, the TypeR is really starting to grow on me. The Si, is coming along. Even though they are pretty much the same, I still like the TypeR's styling. I just wonder how hard it would be to convert that onto an Si. Probably not, given what has been done for current civics. But here are some stock pics, along with some worked over photochops, what do you all think?

TypeR










Si






Photochops

[Jay!]

Here are some more pics of the Si. I think this color has to go, but the rest shows promise.






Hey Kris, wanna fire up your photoshop and lower this last one a bit?

[kris]

Originally posted by jay@af


Hey Kris, wanna fire up your photoshop and lower this last one a bit?

It needs some bigger rims

[Swonder67]

The Si/Type R looks aight, I'm more impressed with its engine than its styling though. I guess I'm not a hatchback kinda guy. When do the good people of the United states get a Type R???!?!?!?!?!? Huh? And a type R wt some power, you hear me over there at American Honda???!?!!?!

[Kappasocer08]

Hatchback=:monkeypis

[F20C]

kbslacker if you are talking about modifying Si to look like CTR. That shouldn't be much of a problem since it's just bodykits, bigger rear spoiler and white type r rims. I am sure you can get those from Kingmotorsports.com (official mugen distrubutor for North America) soon. Just like Mugen ITR (RSX for America) parts is already on the future product list on the page.

The engine is just a base RSX engine even further de-tuned. 160 hp at 6100rpm and 132 lb-ft torque @ 5000rpm. I am very sure soon people will be swapping Type S engine into Si. Pretty much turning Si into Civic Type R.

Civic Si already burrow's heavily from Civic Type R's suspension unit. So I can assure you that it will handle much better than the regular Civic although it still uses McPherson strut design. Honda already has made upgrades to 2002 Civic with bigger anti-roll bar and stiffer springs.

[Guiddy]

I drove a Civic Type-R yesterday, and no matter what you think of the looks, this car is just superb!
It has been playing on my mind ever since, and if I was in better circumstances (i.e. not wanting to leave the country!) I would put a deposit down tomorrow!
It is everything I wanted from the ITR but never got! And the price is just a steal here!
Like you guys, I thought it looked horrible, until I saw the R in the flesh!
Now I am smitten!

[Guiddy]

Usual cheesy *Beside car shot!*

[DVSNCYNIKL]

I think I can grow to like it. Actually, I've seen that pic of that one dropped and really like it's modding potential.

[G-Forces]

I donno, I can't decide. Some angles are like, shweet, others it's like,

Kind of like the IS300 wagon. Some angles look good others look like ass.

I'll have to see it in r/l.

[kris]

Originally posted by Guiddy
I drove a Civic Type-R yesterday, and no matter what you think of the looks, this car is just superb!
It has been playing on my mind ever since, and if I was in better circumstances (i.e. not wanting to leave the country!) I would put a deposit down tomorrow!
It is everything I wanted from the ITR but never got! And the price is just a steal here!
Like you guys, I thought it looked horrible, until I saw the R in the flesh!
Now I am smitten!

Wow, I envy you. I would really like to get me a TypeR. I willprobably end up getting the Si, and making a conversion.

[civicdude]

I think it will grow on me too...Just cant get used to the shift knob.

[Racing Rice]

Some of those pics look nasty, while others, Like the black one looks cool, i want to see one in real life.

[YogsVR4]

I can sum up my feelings for it in one word. Blah!

[CivicRacerX]

I like its performance potential, but the looks of it don't sit quite right with me. It reminds me way too much of a Ford Focus, and that's just scary. The shift location is a neat touch, and I know I've seen a couple other cars that are at least conceptually supposed to place the shifter in a similar location, so it may be a trend we'll all be faced with soon anyway. Regardless, this Civic looks entirely too much like a Mini MiniVan. I don't like it much at all. Some of the lines look pretty cool, but the front end looks like a freakin' minivan! Maybe in real life it gives a different feel, as I know that's always possible. Until I can see one in real life, however, I'm gonna give the aesthetics a thumbs down.