8thCivic.com

Go Back   8th Generation Honda Civic Forum > Off Topic > Water Cooler

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-22-2008, 11:09 PM   #21 (permalink)
kaw-kaw kaw-kaw!!
 
Fincher23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Spring, TX
Age: 23
Posts: 1,366
Jeremy
iTrader: 0 / 0%
MySpaceTV Videos: Sucky Race Car Driver by Neil

Fincher23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2008, 11:15 PM   #22 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
illusionstwice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: DiRtY JerZ
Age: 26
Posts: 19,567
The original --> "J" <--
iTrader: 8 / 100%
This is a combination of a chat thread and the "pst your fav youtube vids" thread.

I like the concept, but it doesnt seem to be working. Im guessing it is going to be locked
illusionstwice is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 12:33 AM   #23 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
AdamLXCIV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Queen Creek/Gilbert, AZ
Age: 18
Posts: 1,332
Adam
iTrader: 0 / 0%
If this thread gets locked, then the mods are definitely making this forum into a Dictatorship.

The Water-Cooler is made to talk about anything and nothing!
AdamLXCIV is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 12:42 AM   #24 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SWLA
Posts: 1,404
iTrader: 6 / 100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by eXe View Post
Welcome!




Heres the deal, and this is what this thread is about. This is a stupid thread, you can ask stupid questions, act like a mo, doesnt matter, anything idiotic, it goes here. For example, you can post up the dumbest questions ever asked, or even anything that gave history to 8thcivic.com. (Like the Tight_SI incident ).


Rules: Dont overflow the thread with stupid pictures, like hotdogs or some sh!t. You can post funny videos though, because those are entertaining. If you have a funny picture that has to do with what youre talking about then you can add it into your text. Dont double post just to whore it up, a whore thread is for that. This is mainly for drunken people, or anyone willing to brighten their day up at work. Let the laughter being, I'll start.




I wonder if our cars can do wheelies.....


YouTube - Whiplash DVD- Civic F.W.D. Drifting


whats the tight_si thing??? link??
leonphelpss11 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 01:12 AM   #25 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
AdamLXCIV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Queen Creek/Gilbert, AZ
Age: 18
Posts: 1,332
Adam
iTrader: 0 / 0%
Quote:
Originally Posted by leonphelpss11 View Post
whats the tight_si thing??? link??
TIGHT SI IS BACK AFTER FLIPPIN HIS CAR a year ago!

FAIL written all over it.
AdamLXCIV is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 02:01 AM   #26 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
FijiDeez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Yompton, OH
Age: 28
Posts: 5,463
Jason
iTrader: 1 / 100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by AdamLXCIV View Post
If this thread gets locked, then the mods are definitely making this forum into a Dictatorship.

The Water-Cooler is made to talk about anything and nothing!

Well it is for random topics, however, the thread needs to have SOME degree of direction or else it's just whoring.

So then, speaking of idiotic, I have some questions:

What's better? An SRI or CAI?
What does VTEC stand for?
What does Si stand for?
Would an Si beat a 1995 Mercury Villager if the Villager was FI?
Why do people mod Hondas?
FijiDeez is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 11:31 AM   #27 (permalink)
eXe
Senior Member
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Germany
Age: 100
Posts: 2,825
The Meeks
iTrader: 1 / 100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by FijiDeez View Post

What's better? An SRI or CAI?
What does VTEC stand for?
What does Si stand for?
Would an Si beat a 1995 Mercury Villager if the Villager was FI?
Why do people mod Hondas?
Now youre getting the idea


VTEC = Vital Technology Exploiting Cars


If we put a Geo Metro motor swap in our car could we do major burnouts?

Last edited by eXe; 07-23-2008 at 11:33 AM.
eXe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 11:52 AM   #28 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
RedBattleAxe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Queens, NY
Posts: 1,231
Stan
iTrader: 3 / 100%
Here's one. I think the guy's an idiot, cuz u never know if a gun is loaded or not.

MySpaceTV Videos: Gun Scare Prank by Over The Handlebars
RedBattleAxe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 11:56 AM   #29 (permalink)
eXe
Senior Member
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Germany
Age: 100
Posts: 2,825
The Meeks
iTrader: 1 / 100%
I beat a mustang today
eXe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 12:04 PM   #30 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
Cr8tive_leo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Age: 40
Posts: 8,256
Adrian
iTrader: 5 / 100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by eXe View Post
I beat a mustang today
Animal rights Activists will be all over you now! Poor horsey.
Cr8tive_leo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 12:23 PM   #31 (permalink)
Minister of Discord
 
Janizary's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Sith Ferret dojo
Posts: 6,682
Gas thread Nazi
iTrader: 0 / 0%
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Usual Suspects
So, I've been really babying my car and finally broke 8500 miles. I have not gone over 4500rpm so far and really want to try a few VTECs. Do you think its okay now?

Oh yeah, do I have to use premium fuel? And my oil change light hasn't come on yet. Do you think it time to change the oil. I heard there is a 'special' break-in oil that shouldn't be changed until the sensor detects its depleted. I want to switch to synthetic. Which one is the best? I've read once you change to synthetic you can't change back to dyno oil. Is that true? I've also read that synthetic is 'too slippery' for our engines until 10K miles. Is that true? Do I have to have the Honda dealer change my oil? They said it would void my warranty if anyone else changes it.

So, while we are on the subject of mechanical questions. I've got a few more. I don't like to use 6th gear. Its weak. Do you think it will damage the engine in the long run if I just don't use it? Will it affect my MPG? Will I have to have oil changes more often? If I use synthetic, will it mitigate any negative effects?

Will my new CAI, void my warranty? I've head about the Magnet/Mossy act elsewhere. Can someone explain that to me? Will this increase my MPG? I've heard it can make you run lean and that will increase your MPG. Will I be able to go further on one bar of gas? How much is one bar of gas, anyway? Is it different if I don't use premium? Which gas station should I use, BTW? I've heard some gas stations cheat on their pump numbers. I don't believe in this 'top tier' gas thing. I think its a scam. I've read some folks have 95 octane premium. How come I can't find that at the gas station? The best I can find is 91 and that is 'standard' grade according to some forum members. What if I can't find 95 octane? Should I use a fuel additive? Which fuel additive is the best? How about straight toluene (sp)?

While we are on that. How do you calculate MPG? I see a lot of folks just guessing based on 'bars' (there's that pesky bar thing again). Or based on the 13.x gallon number in the manual. Is that the right way? I've heard you should reset your trip meter at each fill up? Will that fool the ECU into giving me better MPG? Is MPG miles / tank capacity or miles / fill gallons? Do I have to use the same pump/station at each fill? Does it matter if that fill station is not on level ground? Every time I "fill up" I only get 11.5 or so gallons in the tank. Is my car broken? Will lighter wheels help my MPG?

While we are on the topic of performance. Are there are Turbos out for the Civic yet? Which is better a Turbo or a Supercharger? Will a turbo or super charger void my warranty? Does the Magnet/Mossy act apply here too? Is that valid in Canada? If so, is there an exchange rate issue? On wheels:
What are the biggest sized tires I can use? Will getting 20" wheels affect my performance? Can someone explain rotational mass and inertia? What do the stock wheels weigh? Do lighter wheels really affect performance? Breaking? Acceleration? What about tires? Can I get lighter ones? Can I use my summer tires in the snow? If not, why? Why does Honda charge $200 for 'upgraded' summer tires when they are 'cheaper' than the stock all-seasons if you buy them by themselves? Is Honda ripping us off? Does the dealer keep the stock wheels and tires if you upgrade to the HPF wheels and summer tires? Do you get a credit?

On the topic of HPF stuff. Do I really have to take off the bumper to install the HPF kit? That seems like a lot of work. Does the HPF muffler give any performance increase? If I do my own install will that void my warranty? (see prior questions on warranty) If I just want springs will that damage my struts? I've heard they wear out faster that way. Will that make my ride worse?

On the topic of questionable modifications. How do I disconnect those pesky DRLs? I think they look terrible and I don't look cool enough when they are on. I've read some random 'scientific' study that DRLs actually cause accidents and that they were just a pay off to the light maker so some politician could make some pocket money (oh, I could go on about government conspiracies...all night, yeah, that's the ticket). What about disconnecting the seatbelt chime? Its my life and if I want to fly out the damn window and have my body act as a missile like projectile potentially killing some poor wenches whelp in the process, so be it. You can't tell me what to do, damn you. So, which fuse to I pull? I've heard I should just cut the damn thing out and stick the handle in the retainer to defeat that pesky noise. Anyone try this yet?

Oh yeah, VSA. I don't have it on my 06, but I read that 'they' (Honda) can 'sneak' it in when I am in the shop for normal maintenance. Is this true? If it happens, how do I defeat it? I won't have the government tell me how to drive my car. No sir. So, how many folks turn theirs off and 'drive like a man', eh? Damn sissy device if I've ever seen one...hrumph.

So, once I do actually hit VTEC, can the dealer tell if I've redlined my car? I've heard there is a series of clutch pushes and e-brake pulls that can reset my ECU. Is that true? If I abuse my car beyond specs I don't want my dealer to know. What advice does everyone have on hiding damage and or abuse to their car? I've been giving serious thought to street racing and drag racing, and urban auto cross (shhhh) but I won't tell the dealer that. They "don't need to know" and I think they should replace anything I damage whilst abusing my car under warranty.

Speaking of the e-brake. Is there a replacement e-brake handle? This one is poking my knee.

I just know once I unleash the power of VTEC that all my care in babying the car through its 'extended' break-in is going to pay off in spades. There's a DB9 down the street that I know I can take. Fear the power of my CIVIC.

Oooo, Oooo. I have lots of questions about financing, stealerships, credit ratings, insurance costs, monthly payments, and general gripes about law enforcement as well. I'll put those up in another thread.

Oh yeah, if you are going to actually help me out here, please, no more than 2 sentences per reply. I suffer from Bill Nye 'short attention span' AD/HD syndrome and am unlikely to read more than a few sentences so I tend to ask the same questions a lot and I am incapable of using search because I just like to increase my post count and doing anything like having forethought would be against my 'you can't tell me what to do' mentality. But that's okay, 'cause someone is bound to stick up for me since I can't stand up for myself. I'm special.

(Just because these questions are not asked enough...they should all be highlighted in a single thread)
Janizary is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 01:36 PM   #32 (permalink)
n00b retro whore
Toys For Tots
 
ethlar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 10,700
iTrader: 5 / 100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by AdamLXCIV View Post
If this thread gets locked, then the mods are definitely making this forum into a Dictatorship.

The Water-Cooler is made to talk about anything and nothing!
within reason
__________________

8thCivic FAQ|NEW Marketplace Rules
ethlar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 01:40 PM   #33 (permalink)
CAN I HAZ BBQ PLZ?
 
OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: the OC
Age: 20
Posts: 2,020
Derek
iTrader: 2 / 100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by ethlar View Post
within reason
Quick! Get to the choppa!!


OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 02:13 PM   #34 (permalink)
Moderator
Toys For Tots
 
Qshooter151's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posts: 20,236
Jordan
iTrader: 35 / 100%
^
__________________
Qshooter151 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 02:15 PM   #35 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
illusionstwice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: DiRtY JerZ
Age: 26
Posts: 19,567
The original --> "J" <--
iTrader: 8 / 100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by AdamLXCIV View Post
thats hte best thread ever. At one point there was like 150 ppl in the thread at the same time. Its actually worth going through every page. I whored that thread from work, drove home, and continued whoring it lol
illusionstwice is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 02:34 PM   #36 (permalink)
CAN I HAZ BBQ PLZ?
 
OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: the OC
Age: 20
Posts: 2,020
Derek
iTrader: 2 / 100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by illusionstwice View Post
thats hte best thread ever. At one point there was like 150 ppl in the thread at the same time. Its actually worth going through every page. I whored that thread from work, drove home, and continued whoring it lol
Are you sure about that? I'm still having a hard time figuring out who holds the title of "MOST EPIC THREAD EVER"

Blue Fox VS. tight_SI

Actually, never mind. Only tight_SI can hold that record because his thread was linked back on 15+ other websites, some not even related to cars.
OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 02:39 PM   #37 (permalink)
eXe
Senior Member
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Germany
Age: 100
Posts: 2,825
The Meeks
iTrader: 1 / 100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK View Post
Are you sure about that? I'm still having a hard time figuring out who holds the title of "MOST EPIC THREAD EVER"

Blue Fox VS. tight_SI

Actually, never mind. Only tight_SI can hold that record because his thread was linked back on 15+ other websites, some not even related to cars.
aint that the truth. Ah man, funny times. We had people from all kinds of other websites going into that thread and registering just to post in it
eXe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 03:43 PM   #38 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
illusionstwice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: DiRtY JerZ
Age: 26
Posts: 19,567
The original --> "J" <--
iTrader: 8 / 100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK View Post
Are you sure about that? I'm still having a hard time figuring out who holds the title of "MOST EPIC THREAD EVER"

Blue Fox VS. tight_SI

Actually, never mind. Only tight_SI can hold that record because his thread was linked back on 15+ other websites, some not even related to cars
.
EXACTLY!!! lol

Here the OP of this thread belongs in this IDIOT thread
CF Hood on a NHBP??
illusionstwice is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 04:10 PM   #39 (permalink)
eXe
Senior Member
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Germany
Age: 100
Posts: 2,825
The Meeks
iTrader: 1 / 100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by RiceEater View Post
im thinkin about it....but i was wondering if it'd look good..what yall think..i haven't seen any black cars with CF hoods...should i do it??
Quote:
Originally Posted by illusionstwice View Post
if u havent seen black cars with CF hood, then u need to crawl out from under your rock. They are all OVER this damn site.
Thats sig worthy
eXe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2008, 05:12 PM   #40 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
AdamLXCIV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Queen Creek/Gilbert, AZ
Age: 18
Posts: 1,332
Adam
iTrader: 0 / 0%
I have an idioticz question. Is the Black Hill Forest in Maryland real?
AdamLXCIV is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Random Pic Meet Teh LalWz thread vtak07 Mid-Atlantic 157 03-13-2008 10:46 AM
Teh Official *I LOVE MACY GRAY* Thread Dessa_8837 Movies & Music Reviews 15 03-14-2007 09:55 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:17 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.1.0
copyright 8thcivic.com - all rights reserved