[CarlThomas]

Im from Toronto, picking up my Si this week, anything i should do/watch out for?

Thanks

 

[CarlThomas]

I live in Toronto. Bought the car last Saturday (paid cash). Just reading some horror stories about gear issues, shifting, ect. Wanted to know first hand from any Si owners what to watch out for, Break in period, anything that you could mention, thats all

Thanks

 

[CarlThomas]

okok, thanks for the info, my only question is a friend of mine has an older model Honda Prelude SR-V and he said too use the silver(middle) type gas. The reasons he gave is because if you start using gold(highest) you cant go down to silver(middle) without feeling major loss. Now another friend of mine who has an Acura RSX-type-s said gold(highest) all the way.

So At the end of the day i dunno which to go silver(middle) or gold(highest)?

gas prices are ****** aswell

 

[CarlThomas]

watch out for the 3rd gear

i heard it was an american issues, only civics manufactured in the US

 

[CarlThomas]

91 octane meaning Gold(highest)? I thought that Honda has manufacturing plants in the US, and the gear issues was to certain VIN numbers Or it could just be people not taking care of the car's and amature shifting

 

[CarlThomas]

First of all, congrats on your purchase!

-91 octane is required by Honda, not recommended
-I personally experience the 3rd gear grind occasionally and it does pop out sometimes... I think it's how you shift as well as the actual gear having a little problem (I haven't had an oil change yet, so dunno about the whole Amsoil thing)
-even if it doesn't grind, the 3rd gear is hard to go in smoothly, you're just going to have to practice and get used to shifting into that gear specifically

Lastly, enjoy =D

Thanks

 

[CarlThomas]

what color? tell me it's black! we need a black one in our GTA crew

White, I was really close to choosing Black, but as everyone knows you`ll be washing it every other day

 

[CarlThomas]

the issue has been resolved for 08 onwards according to Honda

Lets hope :xyxnervou

 

[CarlThomas]

I will be tinting my car once it arrives, I was told FX Auto Tinting - FX Auto Tinting & Accessories is the place to go. As for whats legal in Toronto (Ontario) is it 35% or 25%, my friend who has a RSX Type-S got 20% all around. 20% looked really nice.

Any comments are welcome

Thanks

 

[CarlThomas]

FX or AudioHeaven are both very good. There really is no written "legal" limit. Its really at the cops discretion. I have 35% on mine and it looks great.

Very nice, did you run your Si hard from the start?

 

[CarlThomas]

How many Miles were on your Si when you purchased it?
everyone feel free to answer this one

 

[CarlThomas]

Congrats on the purchase!

Thanks! Can't wait to pick it up

 

[CarlThomas]

Honda just called me, no White Civic Si Coupe's available in Ontario, mines being shipped from the states, 1 -2 weeks.
Well at least I know it hasent been sitting in the cold or been in the wrong hands.

 

[CarlThomas]

I wonder how that will work. The US Si's are different then the Canadian ones.

Just got off the phone with the dealership, its being built at Alliston

 

[CarlThomas]

Thanks.

 

[CarlThomas]

was it the american Si's that have tran\engine problems?
I read it was a certain manufacturing plant

 

[CarlThomas]

hey looks like we'll be picking up the car at the sametime! i know honda is infamous for telling customers it'll take a week then postpone it another 2-3 week even months...

i was told it should be here this week.. it's been a week since i bought the car.. so yah .. i dun mind waiting since my insurance isn';t gonna kick in till mar 10th.. so hopefully it'll be here..

Same, my insurance kicks in March 15th

 

[CarlThomas]

we;re getting the same colour too hahaha..

what dealership did u go to?

are u a newb at manual tranny as well? we should meet if we pick it up on the same day and have a practice session if u are a newb like moi!

well I drive manual tractors and back hoe's for work, plus i have my A-Z liscense.

you guys like these rims?

 

[CarlThomas]

I purchased the Nighthawk Black Pearl coupe, and put 20% tint on it.

That car must be nice, I was going to go with Black. What do they offer under 20% window tint?
I wanted to go with 11%

is ur car gonna be ready?!

I'm Praying

 

[CarlThomas]

haha. the 15th is this saturday ; > you'll probably get it mon or tuesday..

Should be soon, better be soon