My friend's Civic project (updated pics from 29th Aug)

Post by **dnoyc** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 10:47 pm

another thread where toxicbug is a complete fucking retard.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:11 am

bitWISE wrote:Saying certain engines suck is like saying certain programming languages suck. It's all about picking the right tool for the job.

"suck" as in gas.

Post by **xer0s** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:19 am

It's still a Civic.

Post by **Canis** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:29 am

It's a piece of shit car, and it's not worth it in terms of money, but I'm sure the fun he's getting out of it makes the project well worth it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:46 am

dnoyc wrote:another thread where toxicbug is a complete fucking retard.

Post by **AmIdYfReAk** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:42 am

what is all of this hostility towards this guys project, i mean... if thats what he wants to dump a fair amount of money into and his time, Then all the power to him.

Post by **xer0s** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:35 am

STFU and go back to Arby's, Amidy!

Post by **bitWISE** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:44 am

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:
bitWISE wrote:Saying certain engines suck is like saying certain programming languages suck. It's all about picking the right tool for the job.
"suck" as in gas.

That was aimed more towards denz than you. I've never thought to look...do lambos get shitty gas mileage?

Post by **dnoyc** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:45 am

of course they do. the more hp, the more gas you have to burn.

Post by **bitWISE** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:50 am

AmIdYfReAk wrote:what is all of this hostility towards this guys project, i mean... if thats what he wants to dump a fair amount of money into and his time, Then all the power to him.

No doubt. Everyone bitches about 'ricers' and now someone is doing a damn fine job of tuning a car and there are still complainers. There's nothing wrong with performance mods on a civic. I've seen a lot of 11-13 second Civics at the track. That would kill your average high-end non-exotic sports car. I'm not saying they would handle as well but with suspension upgrades I'm sure it wouldn't be bad. I saw a GT race the other day where the Mazda6s were spanking the BMWs and Benzs.

Post by **bitWISE** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:54 am

dnoyc wrote:of course they do. the more hp, the more gas you have to burn.

But weight and aerodynamics are also a large factor as I doubt exotics require the same amount of power as trucks and muscle cars to achieve every day speeds.

The Murcielago gets around 13mpg so I guess its not a huge difference.

Post by **AmIdYfReAk** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:59 am

indeed, people where talking down to me when i was talking about putting a diffrent engine and shit in my 240SX calling me a ricer and shit..

im sorry, but going to a 2.0L Turbocharged engine, Gaining 80-100HP, And SAVING 2-5MPG on gass.. that just is a no brainer.

Post by **AmIdYfReAk** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 3:28 am

We'll, the EG chassis ( That looks to be a coupe ) is one of the ligher Civic Body/chassis's..

A friend of mine Rolled his EG hatchback at 160km/hour ( thats 100mph.. you yanks ) he was knocked out for a few mins, got out and watched the thing go up in flames.

i dont know about you, but i feel thats impressive for a unibody Econo car.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 3:45 am

i think Riddla has a hatred for foreign vehicles.

*edit* except for trucks

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:14 am

riddla wrote:lol, I drive a Honda Accord V6 so your theory is shot man, sorry

dammit! foiled again!

Post by **horton** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:53 am

bitWISE wrote:
AmIdYfReAk wrote:what is all of this hostility towards this guys project, i mean... if thats what he wants to dump a fair amount of money into and his time, Then all the power to him.
No doubt. Everyone bitches about 'ricers' and now someone is doing a damn fine job of tuning a car and there are still complainers. There's nothing wrong with performance mods on a civic. I've seen a lot of 11-13 second Civics at the track. That would kill your average high-end non-exotic sports car. I'm not saying they would handle as well but with suspension upgrades I'm sure it wouldn't be bad. I saw a GT race the other day where the Mazda6s were spanking the BMWs and Benzs.

a race car is pretty different from a tuned road car, with a race car the actual car its based on is pretty irrelevant, they all have similar power/weight.

If he is building something to race at the weekend, then although it wouldnt be my choice of car, it should be fun.

Tuning something to use as a daily driver is pretty risky though, my friend had a tuned RX7 which was fast as fuck, shame it was off the road half the time, waiting for the engine to be rebuilt.

IMHO the only major tuning that is worthwhile is transplanting a more powerful standard engine into your car.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:21 am

horton wrote: IMHO the only major tuning that is worthwhile is transplanting a more powerful standard engine into your car.

What do you think this guy is doing? In case you don't understand what a K24A2 is, it's basically a 2.4L with ~220hp and ~190lb-ft torque. Imagine that in a Civic, who was made with a 110hp 1.6L.

Post by **Nightshade** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:26 am

Wow, another fartpipe ricer. What a waste of daddy's money.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:32 am

Nightshade wrote:Wow, another fartpipe ricer. What a waste of daddy's money.

You're clueless.

Post by **Nightshade** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:36 am

Yeah, I'm clueless because I can grasp the obvious. Do you enjoy never knowing the first thing about what you're discussing?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:44 am

I love it how you know everything about that guy.

Post by **Nightshade** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:17 pm

The only thing about which I might be incorrect is the source of his money.

Tell us again how high octane gas "makes it detonate faster". :lol:

Testoclesius · Post by **Testoclesius** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:54 pm

Nightshade wrote:Yeah, I'm clueless because I can grasp the obvious. Do you enjoy never knowing the first thing about what you're discussing?

maybe the guys taste is he loves the look and feel of a civic and hes an enthusiast who enjoys building cars and driving the car hes created :lol: the only thing youre grasping is a toupee :lol:

Post by **AmIdYfReAk** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:31 pm

that has to be the FIRST thing that i could actually agree with that Testo has EVER posted...

that is fucking shocking!

sys0p · Post by **sys0p** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:34 pm

By the time your friend has finished building that car, my slk 350 will have arrived.