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Old 05-19-2009, 12:56 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Best And Worst Of The 8th Si

ok so i just wanna see if you guys can tell us other members what the 3 best things u like about your si and the 3 worst things u hate about ur si....here is mine.

Best:
1.VTEC of course
2.its a freakn eye catcher
3.u get a lot of bang 4 the buck which means more stuff too buy having that u bought a trustworthy car that will last long

Worst:
1.Crystal Black Pearl is the best looking, but the paint scratches easy
2.the oem speakers could have more bass and surround sound
3. the dashboard(Not Including The 2 Tier Guages, I Like The Guages)

ill add one more best for ya.. and a worst..

4.its a chick magnet

4. the monthly bill lol
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Old 05-19-2009, 01:04 AM   #2 (permalink)
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best...
1. warranty/reliability
2. fun
3. gas milage

worst...
1. paint gets chipped/scratched if you look at it wrong..
2. lack of aftermarket
3. creaks/rattles
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Old 05-19-2009, 01:13 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Best
1 - exhaust sound
2 - habi paint is rare
3 - great crisp handling

Worst
1 - cheep plastic
2 - paint scratches when you blow on it
3 - interior rattles like a snake
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Old 05-19-2009, 01:29 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Best
1. k20!!
2. looks nice
3. exhaust sound

Bads
1. cheap paint
2. cheap interior
3. 3rd gear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 05-19-2009, 01:35 AM   #5 (permalink)
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best
1 engine/tranny feel
2 N/A power, taking it to 8k+
3 interior makes it feel very racy, perfect spaced pedals

bads
paint
seat material
stock tires
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Old 05-19-2009, 02:11 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Best....
1) 4 doors
2) 8K redline
3) K20, duh!

Worst...
1) People trying to race you...
2) Rattles on the inside
3) Seats get too much hair on them
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Old 05-24-2009, 07:13 PM   #7 (permalink)
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bump lol
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Old 05-24-2009, 07:40 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Best
1=8500 red line
2=fun to drive
3=super charger

Worst
1=dust
2=dust on iside of car
3=dust sticks on everything inside
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Old 05-24-2009, 08:41 PM   #9 (permalink)
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best
1: 6 gears
2: light and fun to drive
3: flashpro will be out soon so hello turbo w/ better tuning!

worst
1:FRONT WHEEL DRIVE!!
2:dust gets everywhere...
3:not many nice and legit looking bodykits..
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Old 06-01-2009, 04:29 AM   #10 (permalink)
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bump lol
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Old 06-01-2009, 04:32 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Best....
1) 4 doors
2) 8K redline
3) K20, duh!

Worst...
1) People trying to race you...
2) Rattles on the inside
3) Seats get too much hair on them
You should shave your legs.
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Old 06-01-2009, 04:33 AM   #12 (permalink)
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You should shave your legs.
lmao
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Old 06-01-2009, 04:43 AM   #13 (permalink)
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best:
-reliable
-high revving engine
-the smile on your face when you're in vtakkkkkk

worst:
-plastic interior = rattles
-it isn't "quick" quick.
-you spend a ton of money on i/h/e and you get 15~ish hp. you drop money on i/h/e for a sti / evo, you get 80+ hp.






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Old 09-01-2009, 06:48 PM   #14 (permalink)
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best:
-reliable
-high revving engine
-the smile on your face when you're in vtakkkkkk

worst:
-plastic interior = rattles
-it isn't "quick" quick.
-you spend a ton of money on i/h/e and you get 15~ish hp. you drop money on i/h/e for a sti / evo, you get 80+ hp.







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Old 09-01-2009, 06:56 PM   #15 (permalink)
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best...
1. warranty/reliability
2. fun
3. gas milage

worst...
1. paint gets chipped/scratched if you look at it wrong..
2. lack of aftermarket
3. creaks/rattles
im gonna have to say there is def not a lack in the aftermarket for these cars...

BEST:
1. VTECH
2. Gas mileage
3. relatively cheap to maintain

Worst:
1. No torque
2. FWD
3. basically need a turbo/ SC to make these go fast. (or very extensive engine work)
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Old 09-01-2009, 06:57 PM   #16 (permalink)
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best:
-reliable
-high revving engine
-the smile on your face when you're in vtakkkkkk

worst:
-plastic interior = rattles
-it isn't "quick" quick.
-you spend a ton of money on i/h/e and you get 15~ish hp. you drop money on i/h/e for a sti / evo, you get 80+ hp.






you might spend alot on parts for 15hp, but youll spend double or triple that for the same parts on an evo or sti
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Old 09-18-2009, 12:19 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Best:

-K20
-SEXY AS F*CK!
-ALL IN ALL RELIABLE

worst.

-NO TORQUE
-3RD GEAR
-PAINT IS CHEAP
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Old 09-18-2009, 12:34 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Best:
-Cold weather vtec.
-The sound of people cracking their neck to take a second look.
-The hate from vdub drivers. Hate=Envy

Worst:
-No passenger power windows.
-No stock H.I.D's.
-Whole interior is a lint magnet.
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Old 09-19-2009, 05:08 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Goods
-Dont have mugen Front end and the back in the U.S.
-Big L.C.D. speedometer when your drunk
-Great sex in the back seat even if your tall.(4 door)

Bads
-Stock form has no adjustable camber rods/links
-Drive by wire
-You can see baby gravy on the black seats...

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Old 09-20-2009, 05:42 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Pros:
- VSA on the 09's
- Sliding armrest
- handling

Cons:
- foglights only coming on w/ headlights
- LEDs
- aerodynamic design that causes water to come inside the window
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