Civic sucks on handling

flsedan07 · 05-30-2007, 04:03 PM

My only gripe (and is a big one)is this car, (07 sedan) sucks ass on highways. Si sways didn't help and I am not going to waste my money on other upgraded items to get minimal improvemeant on the problem.
Jesus, I have to keep both hands on the wheel to feel safe most of the time if doing over 65 mph, car floats, rocks, body roll, etc. God forbid I have to swerve to avoid an object in the road or another car in my path because the Civic seems it would roll with little effort.

Btw, all small cars don't handle like crap. True, they get tossed around on windy days, but for the most part most smaller economy cars like the Civic don't feel nothing like the civic.

This is an issue with the new civics, just ask your local service guy, whats the biggest complaint on the cars.

Right now I need the mpg 35+ I'm getting but will trade this car in when something catches my eye that also gets the mpg. Maybe the Accord which doesnt get the mpg, but I'd give up some miles not to feel like I'm in a geo metro pos...........

sk33ny · 05-30-2007, 04:05 PM

Yea i understand, i was going over the mountains and it felt like i was going to lose control. Time for some handling upgrades =P

USDM-FG2 · 05-30-2007, 04:08 PM

my car handles fine... coming off an off ramp (circular ones) I was in 3rd and i gassed through the turn... it was fun :-)

Highrev1 · 05-30-2007, 04:26 PM

Vechile pulling or drifting. This bulletin also refers to steering wheel not being centered.

Take it to the dealer and tell them to refer to 06-068 Service bulletin, dated January12th 2007.

DrkClouD · 05-30-2007, 04:33 PM

Then get a SI

Highrev1 · 05-30-2007, 04:34 PM

.....

arisenfury · 05-30-2007, 04:50 PM

Get a Fit.

ct20 · 05-30-2007, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flsedan07

My only gripe (and is a big one)is this car, (07 sedan) sucks ass on highways. Si sways didn't help and I am not going to waste my money on other upgraded items to get minimal improvemeant on the problem.
Jesus, I have to keep both hands on the wheel to feel safe most of the time if doing over 65 mph, car floats, rocks, body roll, etc. God forbid I have to swerve to avoid an object in the road or another car in my path because the Civic seems it would roll with little effort.

Btw, all small cars don't handle like crap. True, they get tossed around on windy days, but for the most part most smaller economy cars like the Civic don't feel nothing like the civic.

This is an issue with the new civics, just ask your local service guy, whats the biggest complaint on the cars.

Right now I need the mpg 35+ I'm getting but will trade this car in when something catches my eye that also gets the mpg. Maybe the Accord which doesnt get the mpg, but I'd give up some miles not to feel like I'm in a geo metro pos...........

My lx sedan did the same thing until I upgraded to Si tires and wheels...rides much better now on the highway...so..IMO upgrade the tires and wheels and then decide whether you still want to trade it...I am ready to install the Progress rear sway...I will you know if this makes any difference...

***KB1IOQ*** · 05-30-2007, 04:51 PM

I don't have a problem with mine and I drive 85+ all the time. Maybe your just a baby and can't drive, what is the point of this thread?

tommyroo · 05-30-2007, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highrev1

Vechile pulling or drifting. This bulletin also refers to steering wheel not being centered.

Take it to the dealer and tell them to refer to 06-068 Service bulletin, dated January12th 2007.

Holy crap, have you actually looked at what's involved in that TSB? The tech has to do hours of work just to "prove" your car needs an alignment. I get more and more disappointed with Honda "service" everyday.

***Chase*** · 05-30-2007, 04:54 PM

Wheels and tires should Help you a lot, the Stock tires on the Civic are garbage.

striker_1818 · 05-30-2007, 04:55 PM

i've driven a civic ex sedan...
now try and swerve to avoid an object in the road or another car on the highway lol
I tried it and it was fun bc this dumbass was speeding and suddenly stops due to a cop having his radar out so from 70 he went to 30 in a sec and i had to dodge it...

jballer187 · 05-30-2007, 04:55 PM

the new lancer drives nice.

***MindFusion FX*** · 05-30-2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrkClouD

Then get a SI

the handling on my SI is great.

stealth · 05-30-2007, 05:05 PM

your have to keep both hands on the streering wheel at 65 mph to feel safe? smtng is def. wrong... i have a stock(performance,suspension,wheel/tire wise) 06 ex sedan and it handles great on the highway... ive driven over 18o km/h with one hand on the wheel and i felt very safe...

In tight turns and swirving maneuvers it does roll quite a bit... hfp suspension and wheel/tire upgrade will def. help u out tho...

Highrev1 · 05-30-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyroo

Holy crap, have you actually looked at what's involved in that TSB? The tech has to do hours of work just to "prove" your car needs an alignment. I get more and more disappointed with Honda "service" everyday.

Yeah these are the questions that will be asked.

DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET
NOTE: Copy this page and have the service manager or advisor use it to interview the customer, then take it on
your test-drive for reference. Extra space is available to write down your answers. Attach a copy of your diagnosis to the repair order.
Service Manager or Advisor
Ask the customer these questions. Circle or fill in the appropriate answers.
Does the vehicle pull all the time, some of the time, or on one particular road?
If the vehicle pulls only on a particular road, describe the road.
Does the vehicle pull during acceleration, deceleration, or cruising?
When driving with one or more passengers, does the pull go away or stay the same?

***AbsoluteGG*** · 05-30-2007, 05:43 PM

get a mazda3 they have nice handling

cojaro · 05-30-2007, 05:58 PM

Si sways helped the ride above 70+mph, but I have a coupe. Probably the best thing you can do is get some performance tires or tires that have more grip, however you want to word it(don't necessarily need new rims though) and make sure they're inflated correctly about every month or two.

gsrsiguy · 05-30-2007, 08:10 PM

Civics handle amazing are we driving the same cars cuz i try to spin out and i cant. I have an si sedan with upgraded suspension but before it still handled great.

TJ213 · 05-30-2007, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsrsiguy

Civics handle amazing are we driving the same cars cuz i try to spin out and i cant. I have an si sedan with upgraded suspension but before it still handled great.

the suspension / wheels / tires setup on the Si is completely different

btw, my FA5 handles great

05-30-2007, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
flsedan07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 136 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Civic sucks on handling My only gripe (and is a big one)is this car, (07 sedan) sucks ass on highways. Si sways didn't help and I am not going to waste my money on other upgraded items to get minimal improvemeant on the problem. Jesus, I have to keep both hands on the wheel to feel safe most of the time if doing over 65 mph, car floats, rocks, body roll, etc. God forbid I have to swerve to avoid an object in the road or another car in my path because the Civic seems it would roll with little effort. Btw, all small cars don't handle like crap. True, they get tossed around on windy days, but for the most part most smaller economy cars like the Civic don't feel nothing like the civic. This is an issue with the new civics, just ask your local service guy, whats the biggest complaint on the cars. Right now I need the mpg 35+ I'm getting but will trade this car in when something catches my eye that also gets the mpg. Maybe the Accord which doesnt get the mpg, but I'd give up some miles not to feel like I'm in a geo metro pos...........

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*Chase* watch for gestapo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Paso Texas Age: 22 Posts: 3,308 Chase iTrader: 3 / 100%	Wheels and tires should Help you a lot, the Stock tires on the Civic are garbage. __________________

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sk33ny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 19 Posts: 3,097 Aaron iTrader: 1 / 100%	Yea i understand, i was going over the mountains and it felt like i was going to lose control. Time for some handling upgrades =P

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Highrev1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,823 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Vechile pulling or drifting. This bulletin also refers to steering wheel not being centered. Take it to the dealer and tell them to refer to 06-068 Service bulletin, dated January12th 2007.

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DrkClouD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 145 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Then get a SI

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arisenfury Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central CT Age: 21 Posts: 1,985 Nikon & dSLR squad #6 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Get a Fit.

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*KB1IOQ* VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 243 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't have a problem with mine and I drive 85+ all the time. Maybe your just a baby and can't drive, what is the point of this thread?

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striker_1818 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Farmingdale, New York Age: 23 Posts: 9,801 I HATE Stephanie iTrader: 18 / 100%	i've driven a civic ex sedan... now try and swerve to avoid an object in the road or another car on the highway lol I tried it and it was fun bc this dumbass was speeding and suddenly stops due to a cop having his radar out so from 70 he went to 30 in a sec and i had to dodge it...

05-30-2007, 04:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
jballer187 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: burlington, ontario Posts: 1,144 Jonny iTrader: 3 / 100%	the new lancer drives nice.

05-30-2007, 05:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
stealth Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,478 iTrader: 4 / 100%	your have to keep both hands on the streering wheel at 65 mph to feel safe? smtng is def. wrong... i have a stock(performance,suspension,wheel/tire wise) 06 ex sedan and it handles great on the highway... ive driven over 18o km/h with one hand on the wheel and i felt very safe... In tight turns and swirving maneuvers it does roll quite a bit... hfp suspension and wheel/tire upgrade will def. help u out tho...

05-30-2007, 05:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
*AbsoluteGG* Camry Loverz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Age: 18 Posts: 7,288 Steven iTrader: 0 / 0%	get a mazda3 they have nice handling

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cojaro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Memphis Age: 21 Posts: 1,206 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Si sways helped the ride above 70+mph, but I have a coupe. Probably the best thing you can do is get some performance tires or tires that have more grip, however you want to word it(don't necessarily need new rims though) and make sure they're inflated correctly about every month or two.

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gsrsiguy Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 74 Dave iTrader: 0 / 0%	Civics handle amazing are we driving the same cars cuz i try to spin out and i cant. I have an si sedan with upgraded suspension but before it still handled great.