Civic Si + Snow = Near Death - Page 20

Pack Leader · 01-03-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by testify

Rally prepped Civics are actually not uncommon within the rally community.

Front wheel drive is incredibly capable as a platform for rally. In fact, it was the dominant platform for 20 years.

Don't worry, there will be plenty of videos and pics.

It's a civic. They are fairly cheap, capable, and plentiful.
If you can find a form of auto racing, there's been at least a few civics prepped for it.

Rojopunx · 01-03-2013, 02:04 PM

The Local German Honda dealer has 2 civic Type R's he uses for Rally racing...

FA5_09 · 01-03-2013, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by testify

Rally prepped Civics are actually not uncommon within the rally community.

Front wheel drive is incredibly capable as a platform for rally. In fact, it was the dominant platform for 20 years.

Don't worry, there will be plenty of videos and pics.

Well I can't wait for that sh!t lol

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thechriskarel · 01-03-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FA5_09

Well I can't wait for that sh!t lol

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Ditto. Post videos

testify · 01-03-2013, 05:25 PM

Videos like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbrV...e_gdata_player

But on snow, and with more Civic content, got it. They'll be up Sunday the 14th.

Rojopunx · 01-03-2013, 06:54 PM

I like to shift gears sometimes... No thanks

thechriskarel · 01-03-2013, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by testify

Videos like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbrV...e_gdata_player

But on snow, and with more Civic content, got it. They'll be up Sunday the 14th.

I am going to do my first autocross in the spring. Are all courses that damn confusing? I had no idea where you were about to turn.

Is it easier to read in person?

Hectic · 01-03-2013, 08:15 PM

I think some folks who arent used to drivin stick need more practice drivin stick in the snow, ill admit i didnt drive stick for ten years then got this 06 si coupe (no vsa or whtever its called) and when we got the first snow here in Toronto it took me by surprise a lil, one trip and i got it sorted out.
this car is much beter then my chevy z24 and loads beter then the jeep(unless was in 4wd).
Keep practicing good luck.

Harrywz · 01-05-2013, 08:53 AM

I am quite happy with my Si in the snow. Got my 08 in September and the first purchase I made for it was set of snow tires. Went with the stock 16" size, black steel rims. Had to purchase set of lug nuts, the nuts for the aluminum rims were too short so ended up getting black nuts. Car handles nice in the snow, its the stopping that can be a real "b$%*ch" . Side streets have rough ice surface under the snow.

dmw101 · 01-05-2013, 03:40 PM

have an 07 si and its horrible in the snow. i do have all season tires on it but im literally in first and second gear the whole way home from work and can't even stop at some stop signs.

JSMexUsa · 01-05-2013, 04:13 PM

What tires do you have and how old are they?

The original Michelin Pilot are the worst and most dangerous all season tires I ever had and any tire with less than 50% of thread get bad on the snow anyway.

Try Continental DWS or Pure Contact and you will see how good is the Civic on the snow.

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Originally Posted by dmw101

have an 07 si and its horrible in the snow. i do have all season tires on it but im literally in first and second gear the whole way home from work and can't even stop at some stop signs.

McCarthy · 01-05-2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmw101

have an 07 si and its horrible in the snow. i do have all season tires on it but im literally in first and second gear the whole way home from work and can't even stop at some stop signs.

You have crappy tires.

HeelsandEers · 01-05-2013, 05:49 PM

Run ****ty tires. Complain the car sucks in the snow. Makes sense

Arethusa · 01-06-2013, 01:10 AM

Just got a set of DWSes put on, and I can barely notice snow and ice. These are a pretty stunning improvement over the OEM tires.

The Si can handle snow just fine. ****ty tires cannot, no matter what you're driving.

shawnperolis · 01-06-2013, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Arethusa

Just got a set of DWSes put on, and I can barely notice snow and ice. These are a pretty stunning improvement over the OEM tires.

The Si can handle snow just fine. ****ty tires cannot, no matter what you're driving.

I'm rockin' really ****ty, almost bald tires right now. It's fine in the snow as long as you take it real slow. People complaining about it just can't drive, end of story.

Arethusa · 01-06-2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnperolis

I'm rockin' really ****ty, almost bald tires right now. It's fine in the snow as long as you take it real slow. People complaining about it just can't drive, end of story.

Well, at least your odds of dying are high enough that you probably won't be able to give bad advice forever.

hybrid look alike · 01-06-2013, 06:55 AM

^^^ harsh

vkc · 01-06-2013, 08:17 AM

If you're driving on flat surfaces and light snow, you can get away without snow tires. But throw in hills and the story's completely different.

The thing that works against the Si in the snow is that its a light car with relatively wide OEM tire size. I have dedicated Blizzaks mounted on the OEM rims and driving in snow/ice does take a huge amount of adjustment. I've traditionally gone with tires one size down for winters ... the Si is the first that I've stuck with OEM size. Next winter I plan on going with -1 size for the Si.

shawnperolis · 01-06-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Arethusa

Well, at least your odds of dying are high enough that you probably won't be able to give bad advice forever.

I wasn't giving advice, I was stating facts. The Si is FWD with plenty of weight upfront to keep traction and it has a limited slip differential. Obviously nice tires in the winter is a good idea, but I don't have the funds for 'em right now and I get by just fine.

BTW, implying that someone's imminent death is a good thing makes you seem like a total *******.

HeelsandEers · 01-06-2013, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vkc

If you're driving on flat surfaces and light snow, you can get away without snow tires. But throw in hills and the story's completely different.

The thing that works against the Si in the snow is that its a light car with relatively wide OEM tire size. I have dedicated Blizzaks mounted on the OEM rims and driving in snow/ice does take a huge amount of adjustment. I've traditionally gone with tires one size down for winters ... the Si is the first that I've stuck with OEM size. Next winter I plan on going with -1 size for the Si.

True story.

I went with 205/55/16s and they seem to be the perfect size.

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Rojopunx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germany Age: 29 Posts: 3,676	The Local German Honda dealer has 2 civic Type R's he uses for Rally racing...

01-03-2013, 05:25 PM	#385 (permalink)
testify Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Showa > Bor Chuan Posts: 10,240	Videos like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbrV...e_gdata_player But on snow, and with more Civic content, got it. They'll be up Sunday the 14th.

01-03-2013, 06:54 PM	#386 (permalink)
Rojopunx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germany Age: 29 Posts: 3,676	I like to shift gears sometimes... No thanks

01-03-2013, 08:15 PM	#388 (permalink)
Hectic Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 35	I think some folks who arent used to drivin stick need more practice drivin stick in the snow, ill admit i didnt drive stick for ten years then got this 06 si coupe (no vsa or whtever its called) and when we got the first snow here in Toronto it took me by surprise a lil, one trip and i got it sorted out. this car is much beter then my chevy z24 and loads beter then the jeep(unless was in 4wd). Keep practicing good luck.

01-05-2013, 08:53 AM	#389 (permalink)
Harrywz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 22	I am quite happy with my Si in the snow. Got my 08 in September and the first purchase I made for it was set of snow tires. Went with the stock 16" size, black steel rims. Had to purchase set of lug nuts, the nuts for the aluminum rims were too short so ended up getting black nuts. Car handles nice in the snow, its the stopping that can be a real "b$%*ch" . Side streets have rough ice surface under the snow.

01-05-2013, 03:40 PM	#390 (permalink)
dmw101 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 61	have an 07 si and its horrible in the snow. i do have all season tires on it but im literally in first and second gear the whole way home from work and can't even stop at some stop signs.

01-05-2013, 05:49 PM	#393 (permalink)
HeelsandEers Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Motown, WV Posts: 4,612 Robert	Run ****ty tires. Complain the car sucks in the snow. Makes sense

01-06-2013, 01:10 AM	#394 (permalink)
Arethusa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 142	Just got a set of DWSes put on, and I can barely notice snow and ice. These are a pretty stunning improvement over the OEM tires. The Si can handle snow just fine. ****ty tires cannot, no matter what you're driving.

01-06-2013, 06:55 AM	#397 (permalink)
hybrid look alike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 367	^^^ harsh

01-06-2013, 08:17 AM	#398 (permalink)
vkc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 877	If you're driving on flat surfaces and light snow, you can get away without snow tires. But throw in hills and the story's completely different. The thing that works against the Si in the snow is that its a light car with relatively wide OEM tire size. I have dedicated Blizzaks mounted on the OEM rims and driving in snow/ice does take a huge amount of adjustment. I've traditionally gone with tires one size down for winters ... the Si is the first that I've stuck with OEM size. Next winter I plan on going with -1 size for the Si.

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