8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - View Single Post

jdrumstik · 03-18-2007, 08:03 PM

Wow this is an awesome forums. So many responses.

Well, I think I understand what must be done. It seems like the gains that can be made with basic bolt ons are quite low on the R18.

I do have one question. The Si asks for 93, but say if you were on a 1000 mile road trip, can you put in 87? I've heard of BMWs and other cars that adjust the timing so that this can be done, however you get a HP decrease.

I think I might try to make my beater (an 89 Oldsmobile that was given to me) last as long as possible (Which may not be long!), maybe by then I can pick up a barely used Si Sedan with a few thousand shaved off the price and no dealer hassle

One last question. How is Honda Warranty service? I've never had a car with a warranty before, my family had a Kia mini van and they wouldn't ever service that car unless your really hassled them, and my Dad has a BMW and they treat him like royalty whenever he gets his car serviced (which is every other week, its a BMW). Can I get the car serviced at any Honda Dealer? Do they usually treat you pretty well?

03-18-2007, 08:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
jdrumstik Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rexburg ID Age: 20 Posts: 218 James W. Miller iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wow this is an awesome forums. So many responses. Well, I think I understand what must be done. It seems like the gains that can be made with basic bolt ons are quite low on the R18. I do have one question. The Si asks for 93, but say if you were on a 1000 mile road trip, can you put in 87? I've heard of BMWs and other cars that adjust the timing so that this can be done, however you get a HP decrease. I think I might try to make my beater (an 89 Oldsmobile that was given to me) last as long as possible (Which may not be long!), maybe by then I can pick up a barely used Si Sedan with a few thousand shaved off the price and no dealer hassle One last question. How is Honda Warranty service? I've never had a car with a warranty before, my family had a Kia mini van and they wouldn't ever service that car unless your really hassled them, and my Dad has a BMW and they treat him like royalty whenever he gets his car serviced (which is every other week, its a BMW). Can I get the car serviced at any Honda Dealer? Do they usually treat you pretty well?