Ugh...Def. Not Impressed

[AYearAway]

I went to Battle of the Imports over the weekend and saw three SI's run (two GG FG2's and a RR FA5). I was soooo disappointed in the track times. I did see one 15.1 but the rest were mid-high 15's and even some 16's. Makes me wonder if I really want a SI...breaks my heart!

[naptown08si]

the weather has a lot to due with it. your from VA and i know in md it was very very hot and humid all weekend. Although low to mid 15's are normal numbers for MOST stock si's. wait till the weather cools down and you will see those cars run a lot better times. in april when the weather was around 60 i ran a 14.4 with intake and exhaust. so do not feel discouraged. do you know what other cars were running?

[Phalanx]

many many Si's run faster than the times you saw... YouTube - 2008 Civic Si - New England Dragway Run 2

... and im not even close to the fastest

[AYearAway]

My boyfriend has a tC with just axle-back and was running 15.5. His friend's boosted xB was running 15.7. And there were a bunch of stupid fast hatches so that doesn't count lol.

[Phalanx]

Originally Posted by AYearAway

My boyfriend has a tC with just axle-back and was running 15.5. His friend's boosted xB was running 15.7. And there were a bunch of stupid fast hatches so that doesn't count lol.

an axleback doesnt provide any power at all. so basically your BF was stock.

[naptown08si]

hmmm.... well let me speak for everyone on this forum si>tc. maybe those drivers sucked. but with the right driver the si is easy a low 15 high 14 second car. i know when the weather cools down and i get some better tires i expect to run high 13's with i/h/e.

[Phalanx]

Originally Posted by naptown08si

i know when the weather cools down and i get some better tires i expect to run high 13's with i/h/e.

doubtful without drag radials and at least a little bit of weight reduction

[AYearAway]

Which proves that they're not as bad as everyone likes to claim lol

[Matauz]

cant go by those times lol Ive ran 14.1's on motor without the reflash and just sprayed to drop the second

I went 14.9 stock back in the day ;P

[ryryninja]

Yeah, right now is bad timing to hit the track.

[AYearAway]

I want 13's. What ever I decide to get will have engine mods. NA only though.

[AYearAway]

I know that heat and humidity= slower track times but since I'm from VA, almost all of track season is heat and humidity. I want something that can still hold it's own in the heat. Heat shouldn't be that big of an excuse.

[Phalanx]

Originally Posted by AYearAway

I know that heat and humidity= slower track times but since I'm from VA, almost all of track season is heat and humidity. I want something that can still hold it's own in the heat. Heat shouldn't be that big of an excuse.

then the Si isnt the car for you

[ryryninja]

Originally Posted by AYearAway

I want 13's. What ever I decide to get will have engine mods. NA only though.

13s are possible with basic bolt ons and drag radials.... but you need driver mod lol

[eXe]

Originally Posted by naptown08si

hmmm.... well let me speak for everyone on this forum si>tc. maybe those drivers sucked. but with the right driver the si is easy a low 15 high 14 second car. i know when the weather cools down and i get some better tires i expect to run high 13's with i/h/e.

Thats what im thinking, maybe the people driving the Si's weren't powershifting or shifting properly at all. 16's..? That seems a bit terrible. Though like you said, weather does have an effect. They were probly running Max A/C when they were on the strip too


The Si isnt a supercar either like most people crack them up to be. If you want a supercar get a saleen or Z06

[projectprelude]

were you at the one at Dragway 42 prolly not since im in ohio but... on sunday...i was there but didnt run my car or anything...**** it was 17 just to get in

[AYearAway]

No super car wanted, just some decent speed. 13's without a bazillion dollars in mods lol. 12's eventually.

[AYearAway]

This one was at MIR. I have no idea how much it was to get in but I know it was pretty expensive for admission and to run and show. We got into free because Scion VIP events are awesome. Got in and got to run for free, got to sit in the AC in the tower, and free ribs...yes! Lol.

[HTX]

Originally Posted by AYearAway

My boyfriend has a tC with just axle-back and was running 15.5. His friend's boosted xB was running 15.7. And there were a bunch of stupid fast hatches so that doesn't count lol.

if ur boy-friend was running 15.5 in a stock tc then the si will do better than that with proper driver. The si in fact more powerful/faster than the tc so that tells u the si' drivers u witnessed at the track suck ass at tracking their cars. hope that helps. Just for ***** n giggles maybe next time ur b/f can track down one of those crappy si drivers and see if he can take one down the track to see what he can get out of it. Fat chance i know lol. Mid-low 14's is very realistic for close to stock si's. There are lots of variables though that will effect the times.

[Izzy]

Originally Posted by AYearAway

No super car wanted, just some decent speed. 13's without a bazillion dollars in mods lol. 12's eventually.

Get an EVOVIII and you'll be there in 1k in mods.

These cars aren't bat-out-of-hell fast.