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Originally Posted by I Vtec, do you?
Well then someone enlighten me. I'm legitimately curious, not trying to be a smartass. Why is the loose and poor handling civic LX a better car to track than a better-handling SI?
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For starters, the LX is about 225# lighter than an Si, most of that being up front where a FWD car is typically overworked anyhow. Next, the LX is able to use its powerband (though not as impressive numerically speaking as the Si) more effectively than an Si in autocross conditions. Third, Stock allows the changing of front bars and shocks along with R-compounds on the OEM size wheel coupled with basically free alignment settings (no SPC camber bolts, but OEM Honda ones are fine). Couple that all together, and you have a potent LX that is rarely beaten by the Si in autocross events.
Better yet, PM 130R and ask him how the Si turned out for him in GS.
Better still, here's the link...
Autocrossers: Check in here!
Start at post 548 and read on from there, post 550 is enlightening and may prove to be a little disheartening for you.
Anthony "Mario" Crea
NNJR-SCCA