What do you feel when you're driving the Si?

***xRivalNightTime*** · 09-09-2007, 10:21 PM

I don't know about you guys, but I just drove my friends Si. Man is it nice. It handles perfectly. The sound of the engine is freekin amazing. That car is just sex on wheels. Damn, I'm so excited!! Can't wait to get out of my LX and step into an Si! Wow, just wow!

inyong1988 · 09-09-2007, 10:22 PM

i feel pimped out.

MutantCheese · 09-09-2007, 10:26 PM

Aww man you are in for a great time. I wish I could go back to the first day with my Si....Cloud 9 was about 5 clouds down from where I was that day. Still lovin the feeling behind the wheel though. The sounds and handling of the Si are very addictive.

***xRivalNightTime*** · 09-09-2007, 10:29 PM

Oh man, you aren't kidding..

TheProtege · 09-09-2007, 10:49 PM

Hi, my name is Damian and I have an i-VTEC problem. I just can't stay under 6k RPM when there's room. Who cares if I get under 20 mpg, I'll wait until gas goes up to $3.75 again to care that much. Until then, I'll just stick with my support groups.

***xRivalNightTime*** · 09-09-2007, 10:53 PM

^^haha, nicely said. Anyone else who would like to share their "i-VTEC" problem? hahaha

inyong1988 · 09-09-2007, 10:55 PM

i have ivtec problem when i see tC's or when i have jdm hoes on my passenger seats.

RedLineSi · 09-09-2007, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inyong1988

i have ivtec problem when i see tC's or when i have jdm hoes on my passenger seats.

Rphsidan · 09-09-2007, 11:05 PM

its amazing feeling!!!!!!!!!!!EXCEPT the looks haven't grown on me yet.

CatScratched · 09-09-2007, 11:46 PM

Mmmm, yeah.... But it feels

like the perfect fitting glove
like an old pair of Levi's
relaxing like a massage
adrenaline pumping like a base jump
like all that vtec is locked up by your cool confidence
until you choose to downshift, rev match, and let the RPMs scream at WOT

And the first time you feel that cam profile switch it is definitely an OMG moment.

RAI · 09-10-2007, 12:53 AM

The car's a little slow for me.

That's why I might have a little bottle in the trunk coming soon...

***xRivalNightTime*** · 09-10-2007, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatScratched

Mmmm, yeah.... But it feels

like the perfect fitting glove
like an old pair of Levi's
relaxing like a massage
adrenaline pumping like a base jump
like all that vtec is locked up by your cool confidence
until you choose to downshift, rev match, and let the RPMs scream at WOT

And the first time you feel that cam profile switch it is definitely an OMG moment.

Yea, you're not kidding..

***Izzy*** · 09-10-2007, 01:56 AM

It's not really all that bad-ass of a car. It's not all that fast, but it's quite fun to drive. It's simple, driver-oriented, and adequately powered without being overly so.

That said, every time I get into the car, I just have to smile, and "brace" for the drive ahead. After I back out of the garage (with just a bit of gas with the window rolled down to get the engine's throaty note in my ear...), I look forward to snicking it into first. Then as I get out of my neighborhood, there are three bars on the temp guage, so I gun it, flick the wheel right, tap 5k, 2nd, tap 6k, 3d, tap 6k, 4th -- and I'm all smiles.

...then there's the days I go ALL the way up the rev range....

Skylinegtr06 · 09-10-2007, 02:05 AM

WHen I first drove my Si is was as if a chill
seemed to come off my soul like a vapor of loneliness freezing us both.
It was like a mysterious planet that one cannot ever reach or even look at
through the largest telescope man could ever build.

tonton · 09-10-2007, 03:01 AM

Muahaha I VTEKKED INYONGS1988 CAR rofl hasd to slow down cops were all around and shit

Jardiniboy · 09-10-2007, 04:23 AM

I have a vtec problem. I always promised myself not to hit vtec for a gas tank to see what's the best MPG I can have. And you know what, 8 months later it didn't happen yet.

TheProtege · 09-10-2007, 08:12 AM

I agree with Izzy. The Si is no Evo killer, but it's a driver-oriented car. Everything is there to whip around the corners, and if you're just sitting at the top of the rev range, you'll find few 200hp compacts that will keep up. And to anyone who approaches me with a V8 'Stang or something and rags on the little civic, I ask him if he get's 32+ highway miles, and the smirk usually wipes right off. I find the Si to be the perfect balance of sport, daily driver, and highway cruriser (thanks to the huge OD 6th gear). Yeah, an Evo X would be sweet with 330+ whp, but realistically, I'd rather take the Evo for the weekends. What do I need 330 whp for if I'm going to get groceries or visiting nana?

CatScratched · 09-10-2007, 08:56 AM

The saying goes: you can't be all things to all people. The Si comes pretty close.

Give up a little handling, a little torque (well maybe more than a little), a little economy, but have just enough of all to make it well-rounded. The Si is built for weekend fun and weekday practicality.

It feels smooth as butter shifting at 2500 rpm and like a wild animal on a hand leash over 6500 rpm. It's the best of both worlds!

**dentrecords** · 09-10-2007, 09:05 AM

I feel as if it's a good value for the performance it offers. I feel as if it could rattle less, and offer more torque, but overall it's great. I feel as if the cabin layout is very well done and puts other cars to shame..

**Yodums** · 09-10-2007, 09:54 AM

As mentioned, it isn't fast. It's a quick car that's really fun to drive. The car is wrapped in a really sleek and eye-catching shell as well. I love this car! If only this car was 200/200. Yeah, I know that will ultimately never happen with a Honda car. It's a fun trade off to bring the car to really high revs, but it really sucks when you're not any faster than an Echo off the line.

09-09-2007, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
*xRivalNightTime* Abraham Himself Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Where It's Hot In The Winter ;] Age: 18 Posts: 2,901 Bryan iTrader: 1 / 100%	What do you feel when you're driving the Si? I don't know about you guys, but I just drove my friends Si. Man is it nice. It handles perfectly. The sound of the engine is freekin amazing. That car is just sex on wheels. Damn, I'm so excited!! Can't wait to get out of my LX and step into an Si! Wow, just wow!

09-10-2007, 09:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,236 Hiro Nakamura iTrader: 9 / 100%	As mentioned, it isn't fast. It's a quick car that's really fun to drive. The car is wrapped in a really sleek and eye-catching shell as well. I love this car! If only this car was 200/200. Yeah, I know that will ultimately never happen with a Honda car. It's a fun trade off to bring the car to really high revs, but it really sucks when you're not any faster than an Echo off the line. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

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09-09-2007, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
inyong1988 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 17,523 Junction Produce iTrader: 39 / 98%	i feel pimped out.

09-09-2007, 10:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
MutantCheese Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edge of Insanity Age: 39 Posts: 3,175 '06 Si Coupe NBP Full HFP iTrader: 0 / 0%	Aww man you are in for a great time. I wish I could go back to the first day with my Si....Cloud 9 was about 5 clouds down from where I was that day. Still lovin the feeling behind the wheel though. The sounds and handling of the Si are very addictive.

09-09-2007, 10:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
*xRivalNightTime* Abraham Himself Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Where It's Hot In The Winter ;] Age: 18 Posts: 2,901 Bryan iTrader: 1 / 100%	Oh man, you aren't kidding..

09-09-2007, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheProtege Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 128 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Hi, my name is Damian and I have an i-VTEC problem. I just can't stay under 6k RPM when there's room. Who cares if I get under 20 mpg, I'll wait until gas goes up to $3.75 again to care that much. Until then, I'll just stick with my support groups.

09-09-2007, 10:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
*xRivalNightTime* Abraham Himself Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Where It's Hot In The Winter ;] Age: 18 Posts: 2,901 Bryan iTrader: 1 / 100%	^^haha, nicely said. Anyone else who would like to share their "i-VTEC" problem? hahaha

09-09-2007, 10:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
inyong1988 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 17,523 Junction Produce iTrader: 39 / 98%	i have ivtec problem when i see tC's or when i have jdm hoes on my passenger seats.

09-09-2007, 11:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rphsidan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 495 shaan iTrader: 0 / 0%	its amazing feeling!!!!!!!!!!!EXCEPT the looks haven't grown on me yet.

09-09-2007, 11:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
CatScratched Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NE TN Posts: 1,337 Wes iTrader: 1 / 100%	Mmmm, yeah.... But it feels like the perfect fitting glove like an old pair of Levi's relaxing like a massage adrenaline pumping like a base jump like all that vtec is locked up by your cool confidence until you choose to downshift, rev match, and let the RPMs scream at WOT And the first time you feel that cam profile switch it is definitely an OMG moment.

09-10-2007, 12:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
RAI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 402 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The car's a little slow for me. That's why I might have a little bottle in the trunk coming soon...

09-10-2007, 01:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
*Izzy* Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	It's not really all that bad-ass of a car. It's not all that fast, but it's quite fun to drive. It's simple, driver-oriented, and adequately powered without being overly so. That said, every time I get into the car, I just have to smile, and "brace" for the drive ahead. After I back out of the garage (with just a bit of gas with the window rolled down to get the engine's throaty note in my ear...), I look forward to snicking it into first. Then as I get out of my neighborhood, there are three bars on the temp guage, so I gun it, flick the wheel right, tap 5k, 2nd, tap 6k, 3d, tap 6k, 4th -- and I'm all smiles. ...then there's the days I go ALL the way up the rev range....

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Skylinegtr06 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chula Vista SD Age: 18 Posts: 5,745 edwyn(male) iTrader: 1 / 100%	WHen I first drove my Si is was as if a chill seemed to come off my soul like a vapor of loneliness freezing us both. It was like a mysterious planet that one cannot ever reach or even look at through the largest telescope man could ever build.

09-10-2007, 03:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
tonton Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,987 Abdel iTrader: 0 / 0%	Muahaha I VTEKKED INYONGS1988 CAR rofl hasd to slow down cops were all around and shit

09-10-2007, 04:23 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jardiniboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 3,789 Jasten iTrader: 2 / 100%	I have a vtec problem. I always promised myself not to hit vtec for a gas tank to see what's the best MPG I can have. And you know what, 8 months later it didn't happen yet.

09-10-2007, 08:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
TheProtege Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 128 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I agree with Izzy. The Si is no Evo killer, but it's a driver-oriented car. Everything is there to whip around the corners, and if you're just sitting at the top of the rev range, you'll find few 200hp compacts that will keep up. And to anyone who approaches me with a V8 'Stang or something and rags on the little civic, I ask him if he get's 32+ highway miles, and the smirk usually wipes right off. I find the Si to be the perfect balance of sport, daily driver, and highway cruriser (thanks to the huge OD 6th gear). Yeah, an Evo X would be sweet with 330+ whp, but realistically, I'd rather take the Evo for the weekends. What do I need 330 whp for if I'm going to get groceries or visiting nana?

09-10-2007, 08:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
CatScratched Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NE TN Posts: 1,337 Wes iTrader: 1 / 100%	The saying goes: you can't be all things to all people. The Si comes pretty close. Give up a little handling, a little torque (well maybe more than a little), a little economy, but have just enough of all to make it well-rounded. The Si is built for weekend fun and weekday practicality. It feels smooth as butter shifting at 2500 rpm and like a wild animal on a hand leash over 6500 rpm. It's the best of both worlds!