R18 is plenty fast for me.

[SiLvErLIgHT06]

Originally Posted by Johnold

I've never been in an R18 before but you have to drive an Si to see what the hype is all about. Si=Sport Injected FOR A REASON. When you hit Vtec in an Si, you have to pay attention and clean your pants later LOL. it's a whole different animal I promise you. The Si is legendary.

The R18 is fast enough to keep up with traffic. I don't know why SI owners think it's the fastest ish in the world. According to most magazines 0-60 is only an average of ONE SECOND FASTER!!

[07LX]

Its fast enough in the corners and fast enough in a straight line for me, I have a heavy right foot.

[I Vtec, do you?]

Originally Posted by habitat

Weight/Power ratio:
Civic LX auto = 2718lbs / 140hp = 19.41
Honda Odyssey = 4385 lbs / 244hp = 17.97

With the above facts, we can conclude that the R18 is potentially slower than a Minivan in a straight line.

Lol it is slower. Once I tried passing my dad in our Honda Odyssey and it smoked me (in my older LX). Right then and there I knew the R18 was too painfully slow for me. What really got me was having one of the newest cars at my school, yet it was also slower than 95% of them.

[I Vtec, do you?]

Originally Posted by SiLvErLIgHT06

The R18 is fast enough to keep up with traffic. I don't know why SI owners think it's the fastest ish in the world. According to most magazines 0-60 is only an average of ONE SECOND FASTER!!

For one, ignore the guy you quoted. Only an idiot thinks the SI is legendary.

Secondly, don't let mags fool you. I don't care if the SI is .2 seconds faster 0-60, it's much, MUCH more fun to drive. That's why people like the SI for the most part.

[nayilsi]

I get passed by R18s all the time...........I usually stay 5 mph over speed limit.....and wonder damn that thing can take cruising speeds with no problem

[07LX]

LOL, Sitting at 90 mph with one hand on the wheel like it was nothing it fun.

[DRMex06]

The only thing I dislike about my R18 is the lack of aftermarket performance parts.

[Way2Short]

^^Well, the car is still kind of new but I'm sure down the road, there will be plenty. I mean common... it's a civic.

[bibby]

I love my r18. It is plenty for me after driving my 98 d16 for 2.5yrs. I know it isnt a beast, but its quick, handles well, and rides damn good. I love it.

I also want a Si, but will NOT drive one until i am ready to buy it b/c i'm scared I wont like my r18 as much then as i do now.

[trickyazn]

Originally Posted by melomood

if you say so chief. Just dont tell people that. the wrx handles better then a Sti and a Lancer handles better then a EVO... i got it!!!!!.......lol

rofl quoted for emphasis. he also forgot the brakes are weaker on the r18 and that the gears are more economical, handling will be an issue if you cant get the power to get you round those turns..

Originally Posted by SiLvErLIgHT06

The R18 is fast enough to keep up with traffic. I don't know why SI owners think it's the fastest ish in the world. According to most magazines 0-60 is only an average of ONE SECOND FASTER!!

okay buddy from ONLY 0-60 and pulling away a second faster thats already alot.. lol.

if your going to say 1 second isnt alot then evo's, sti's, 350z's arnt much faster then SI's on the 1/4 since their "only" ~1 second faster.

[david3558]

I must say...I have a few friends who enjoy Vteccin their parents' Odysseys! Some guy in a green/grey one even tried to race me on the highway -_-.

[SiLvErLIgHT06]

Originally Posted by trickyazn

rofl quoted for emphasis. he also forgot the brakes are weaker on the r18 and that the gears are more economical, handling will be an issue if you cant get the power to get you round those turns..



okay buddy from ONLY 0-60 and pulling away a second faster thats already alot.. lol.

if your going to say 1 second isnt alot then evo's, sti's, 350z's arnt much faster then SI's on the 1/4 since their "only" ~1 second faster.

Last time i checked the STI could get to 60 under 5

[Civic Pride]

Originally Posted by I Vtec, do you?

For one, ignore the guy you quoted. Only an idiot thinks the SI is legendary.

Secondly, don't let mags fool you. I don't care if the SI is .2 seconds faster 0-60, it's much, MUCH more fun to drive. That's why people like the SI for the most part.

I think the MUCH more fun comes from driving a manual than driving your old AUTO LX. not that the Si is so much more fun to drive.. and yea the auto R18 are suppose to be slow but i have never been inside one, so i can't say much about them..

[trickyazn]

Originally Posted by SiLvErLIgHT06

Last time i checked the STI could get to 60 under 5

good for you, last time I checked they did only ~13 seconds on the 1/4

[melomood]

Originally Posted by trickyazn

good for you, last time I checked they did only ~13 seconds on the 1/4

13.5

[TcivicT3]

Originally Posted by bibby

I also want a Si, but will NOT drive one until i am ready to buy it b/c i'm scared I wont like my r18 as much then as i do now.

haha good idea.

[SiLvErLIgHT06]

Originally Posted by trickyazn

good for you, last time I checked they did only ~13 seconds on the 1/4

ONLY 13?? but seriously i'm not going to argue anymore.

[Johnold]

Originally Posted by SiLvErLIgHT06

The R18 is fast enough to keep up with traffic. I don't know why SI owners think it's the fastest ish in the world. According to most magazines 0-60 is only an average of ONE SECOND FASTER!!

Again, thats why you'd have to drive an Si to see what i'm truely saying. I never said I was knocking the R18's. I would LOVE to own one!. I know that the Si isn't that much more faster than the R18. But it is an Si. No it's not the fastest car around but you have to drive one to find and feel the fun factor of it. I'm SURE the R18 is fun aswell. I had a 7thgen Ex (EM2) and I loved that car!. at 127Hp and whatever torque, I had lots of fun in that car and it was great on gas. But when I hit Vtec in my Si, It's game over.

[o-hatch]

Hum...was it suppose to be a FAST car?!

[Johnold]

When I pay off my Si and it's mine to do whatever I want with, I'll get a Supercharger in it and THEN, it'll be fast!.