I got beat by a civic, and it wasn't even close!!
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I got beat by a civic, and it wasn't even close!!
So I am sitting at this light with a lowered teal civic hatchback next to me and I am thinking should I even bother? The light turns green I hammer it, by mid 2nd gear the guy has pulled over a car and already flicked the hazards!!! Wow, that really sucked.
#2
Re: I got beat by a civic, and it wasn't even close!!
Originally posted by 2000 SE
So I am sitting at this light with a lowered teal civic hatchback next to me and I am thinking should I even bother? The light turns green I hammer it, by mid 2nd gear the guy has pulled over a car and already flicked the hazards!!! Wow, that really sucked.
So I am sitting at this light with a lowered teal civic hatchback next to me and I am thinking should I even bother? The light turns green I hammer it, by mid 2nd gear the guy has pulled over a car and already flicked the hazards!!! Wow, that really sucked.
Man that sux
#4
Re: I got beat by a civic, and it wasn't even close!!
Originally posted by 2000 SE
So I am sitting at this light with a lowered teal civic hatchback next to me and I am thinking should I even bother? The light turns green I hammer it, by mid 2nd gear the guy has pulled over a car and already flicked the hazards!!! Wow, that really sucked.
So I am sitting at this light with a lowered teal civic hatchback next to me and I am thinking should I even bother? The light turns green I hammer it, by mid 2nd gear the guy has pulled over a car and already flicked the hazards!!! Wow, that really sucked.
#5
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
He either had an engine swap, turbo/sc, engine work, or all of the above. Don't worry, he probably had major work done to his car.
He either had an engine swap, turbo/sc, engine work, or all of the above. Don't worry, he probably had major work done to his car.
#6
I would bet he had a b18c which is a GSR motor swap and type R head and cams. It is about a $5000 job that results in high 12's and low 13's with little else. Now THAT would be a fun car! Buy a salvage title Civic and GSR, and viola, the ULTIMATE sleeper!
#9
I got beat by a Civic DX with an H22, the lude SH engine and NOS. He had a header catback, CAI, and no power steering, it was fast, I'm not sure if he nos'd though. There's a guy in my club that has a 96 Civic 2dr with a J-Spec 2.3L from a 93 Lude, but he has the DX ECU still in place. so he can't take advantage of the top end cuz it limits. Right now I take him, but that isn't sayin much. Until he gets a different ECU, all he'll be seeing is
M A X I M A
M A X I M A
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Reply, yo_its_ok
I feel the same way about these little 4 bangers with all that potential power. I just hope with the recent NISMO announcement we can get some more performance mods for the 5th Gen Max. I just hope in the coming years we can get a tuner similiar to AMG or Dinan and have our Max turned into a true "Sports Sedan".
I feel the same way about these little 4 bangers with all that potential power. I just hope with the recent NISMO announcement we can get some more performance mods for the 5th Gen Max. I just hope in the coming years we can get a tuner similiar to AMG or Dinan and have our Max turned into a true "Sports Sedan".
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I raced a little turbo civic a few months ago . My 95 did not have headers or a UDP at the time. Anyways we went from 0-90mph and I beat the sucker by 2 feet, it was great! It was funny how the car was almost identical in speed to mine, of course I was just smigen quicker .
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I still don't see why anyone ever is overwhelmed when they get beat by a Civic or any FWD 4cyl Honda. There's sooo much available to make them fast...the average hybrid should be in the 14s or faster (except ZCs in CRX/Civics).
I expect to run low-mid 14s with my CRX...didn't cost a fortune either. I also plan on turning 1.19 lateral G's with the new tires. Slalom speeds of 76-77mph.
Good death, now, go get some more mods, a 50 shot, and find him again.
I expect to run low-mid 14s with my CRX...didn't cost a fortune either. I also plan on turning 1.19 lateral G's with the new tires. Slalom speeds of 76-77mph.
Good death, now, go get some more mods, a 50 shot, and find him again.
#17
Originally posted by yo_its_ok
Take a pick...any of my cars.... wanna run ?
Actually run my Pathfinder...that should give you enuff to worry about.
I beat on ITRs in a SUV, just past 100mph my car falls back and tops out at 122mph.
Take a pick...any of my cars.... wanna run ?
Actually run my Pathfinder...that should give you enuff to worry about.
I beat on ITRs in a SUV, just past 100mph my car falls back and tops out at 122mph.
#21
Originally posted by yo_its_ok
always ?......
always ?......
A lighter car will ALWAYS have an upper hand on a heavier car.
For example...
a 1900lb car with 190bhp has a weight to hp ratio of 10lbs per hp.
a 3000lb car with 300bhp has a weight to hp ratio of 10lbs per hp.
Assuming both are RWD, have double wishbone suspension all around... which is going to be a better performer ALL around?
The lighter car will, of course.
Let's switch it around:
Let's assume both are FWD, the lighter vehicle has independant rear suspension while the heavier vehicle has a solid rear axle. Which is going to be a better performer...
That's why most hondas have the upper hand on maximas. But, the Maxima has a great torquey engine and a decent 5spd transmission where as the average Hondas has a mediocre engine (D-series are pretty bland and boring) and great transmissions (5spds).
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Originally posted by SCCA Solo2
Yes. Always.
A lighter car will ALWAYS have an upper hand on a heavier car.
For example...
a 1900lb car with 190bhp has a weight to hp ratio of 10lbs per hp.
a 3000lb car with 300bhp has a weight to hp ratio of 10lbs per hp.
Assuming both are RWD, have double wishbone suspension all around... which is going to be a better performer ALL around?
The lighter car will, of course.
Let's switch it around:
Let's assume both are FWD, the lighter vehicle has independant rear suspension while the heavier vehicle has a solid rear axle. Which is going to be a better performer...
That's why most hondas have the upper hand on maximas. But, the Maxima has a great torquey engine and a decent 5spd transmission where as the average Hondas has a mediocre engine (D-series are pretty bland and boring) and great transmissions (5spds).
Yes. Always.
A lighter car will ALWAYS have an upper hand on a heavier car.
For example...
a 1900lb car with 190bhp has a weight to hp ratio of 10lbs per hp.
a 3000lb car with 300bhp has a weight to hp ratio of 10lbs per hp.
Assuming both are RWD, have double wishbone suspension all around... which is going to be a better performer ALL around?
The lighter car will, of course.
Let's switch it around:
Let's assume both are FWD, the lighter vehicle has independant rear suspension while the heavier vehicle has a solid rear axle. Which is going to be a better performer...
That's why most hondas have the upper hand on maximas. But, the Maxima has a great torquey engine and a decent 5spd transmission where as the average Hondas has a mediocre engine (D-series are pretty bland and boring) and great transmissions (5spds).
#24
Re: I got beat by a civic, and it wasn't even close!!
Originally posted by 2000 SE
So I am sitting at this light with a lowered teal civic hatchback next to me and I am thinking should I even bother? The light turns green I hammer it, by mid 2nd gear the guy has pulled over a car and already flicked the hazards!!! Wow, that really sucked.
So I am sitting at this light with a lowered teal civic hatchback next to me and I am thinking should I even bother? The light turns green I hammer it, by mid 2nd gear the guy has pulled over a car and already flicked the hazards!!! Wow, that really sucked.
Yup, he has a Type R engine in that little sucker! Look at the bright side, your Maxima is a pimp looking car and that civic looks like a micro-machine.
#25
Originally posted by yo_its_ok
If he has a DX ECU ...the car will not start, and he would need a harness adapter, if not the whole harness, and he would need emissions controls from a donor H22A ?
Emissions illegal swap too 96 chasis w/ 93 motor ?
This swap makes no sense.
JDM H23A ? for that price H22A w/ used H23 block is all thats needed, why bother spending all that money.
HAP sent my friend H22 heads, H23A Block w/ ECU and tranny for a little over 3600, that JDM H23 would cost easily $4000+
If he has a DX ECU ...the car will not start, and he would need a harness adapter, if not the whole harness, and he would need emissions controls from a donor H22A ?
Emissions illegal swap too 96 chasis w/ 93 motor ?
This swap makes no sense.
JDM H23A ? for that price H22A w/ used H23 block is all thats needed, why bother spending all that money.
HAP sent my friend H22 heads, H23A Block w/ ECU and tranny for a little over 3600, that JDM H23 would cost easily $4000+
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Re: I got beat by a civic, and it wasn't even close!!
Originally posted by 2000 SE
So I am sitting at this light with a lowered teal civic hatchback next to me and I am thinking should I even bother? The light turns green I hammer it, by mid 2nd gear the guy has pulled over a car and already flicked the hazards!!! Wow, that really sucked.
So I am sitting at this light with a lowered teal civic hatchback next to me and I am thinking should I even bother? The light turns green I hammer it, by mid 2nd gear the guy has pulled over a car and already flicked the hazards!!! Wow, that really sucked.
Cheers
DoubleA
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Re: Re: I got beat by a civic, and it wasn't even close!!
Originally posted by jhans114
Dont even sweat it! I have a friend with a bone-stock looking civic hatch red, I mean 15'hubcaps, stock exhaust, ect... he runs 11's!!!!
Yup, he has a Type R engine in that little sucker! Look at the bright side, your Maxima is a pimp looking car and that civic looks like a micro-machine.
Dont even sweat it! I have a friend with a bone-stock looking civic hatch red, I mean 15'hubcaps, stock exhaust, ect... he runs 11's!!!!
Yup, he has a Type R engine in that little sucker! Look at the bright side, your Maxima is a pimp looking car and that civic looks like a micro-machine.
#30
Originally posted by PhatGuy
Your car is 1900lbs with 190bhp and you ran close to 16seconds in the 1/4 mile right?
Your car is 1900lbs with 190bhp and you ran close to 16seconds in the 1/4 mile right?
Originally posted by yo_its_ok
Not always....and stop with the paper stats...real world stats please..yeah what happened during your 16 seconds of fame down the 1/4 ?
Not always....and stop with the paper stats...real world stats please..yeah what happened during your 16 seconds of fame down the 1/4 ?
2200lb EG (92-95) Civic Hatch with a B16A (160bhp)...it has 13.75lbs to move for every HP.
3200lb 00-01 Maxima 5spd with stock VQ (222hp, for the most part)...it has 14.41lbs per hp to move.
Hmmm, based on weight-to-hp ratios, who wins? And don't pull the gearing trick. I'm almost 95% sure a s1 transmission that typically comes with a B16 has better gearing than the 5spd in the Maxima.
Originally posted by yo_its_ok
no matter what the paper and #s on paper say...it all boils down to the driver...
no matter what the paper and #s on paper say...it all boils down to the driver...
I know that driver is the most important factor in any form of racing, but, if you can get an average driver in the above example civic , vs an average driver in the above example maxima, the civic is going to win in any kind of race...ALWAYS, assuming the drivers are equal.
This is basic math, I'm surprised you can't grasped these simplistic concepts. Lighter is ALWAYS better, when the vehicles have identical weight to HP ratios.
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#32
Originally posted by yo_its_ok
No longer will I hear that a 4 door sedan can't do that, or solid beam rear suspension this and that. It will all change.
-I promise you that.
No longer will I hear that a 4 door sedan can't do that, or solid beam rear suspension this and that. It will all change.
-I promise you that.
#33
Originally posted by yo_its_ok
No longer will I hear your bantering pessimistic remarks about maximas, and praise of your Hondas. No longer will I hear that a 4 door sedan can't do that, or solid beam rear suspension this and that. It will all change.
No longer will I hear your bantering pessimistic remarks about maximas, and praise of your Hondas. No longer will I hear that a 4 door sedan can't do that, or solid beam rear suspension this and that. It will all change.
This isn't a Maxima vs honda debate. If you wish to change my words around, by all means.
Praising Hondas? No. It's praising lighter cars and the FACT that lighter cars will out-perform heavier cars when the same weight-to-hp ratios are present and there's no drastic difference in torque figures.
solid rear axles are NOT the best suspension design for corner carving either. BUT, it has been used and used effectively (Camaros are a prime example). A BETTER design is independant rear suspensions, if it wasn't, professional race cars wouldn't use them.
Originally posted by PhatGuy
http://<a href="http://www.supraforu...eadid=8872</a>
http://<a href="http://www.supraforu...eadid=8872</a>
CURRENTLY, i have a B16A (160bhp). Phatguy, i'm more than willing to school you with this sappy little honda in any form of racing...braking, 0-60, 0-100, 0-100-0, slalom, skidpad, 1320ft, full mile, road course, oval, etc. I guarantee i'll crush you in every event, since you think I can only do 16s
Maybe you can be man enough and run the Open Track Challenge?
http://www.opentrackchallenge.com
Since you're such a know-it-all...
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Originally posted by SCCA Solo2
I'm the best!
I'm the best!
WoW I'm going to sell my car right now and buy 8 or 9 LEMON YELLOW CRX!
Good luck to you! Stop spanking those MKiV Supras now!
Read your 5th post on your thread! I see 16??
http://www.supraforums.com/supravb/s...?threadid=8872
Great Supra Kill story btw! Some of the replies made me laugh like the 4th post!
#35
Originally posted by PhatGuy
I think you have too much salt in your diet!
WoW I'm going to sell my car right now and buy 8 or 9 LEMON YELLOW CRX!
Good luck to you! Stop spanking those MKiV Supras now!
Read your 5th post on your thread! I see 16??
http://www.supraforums.com/supravb/s...?threadid=8872
Great Supra Kill story btw! Some of the replies made me laugh like the 4th post!
I think you have too much salt in your diet!
WoW I'm going to sell my car right now and buy 8 or 9 LEMON YELLOW CRX!
Good luck to you! Stop spanking those MKiV Supras now!
Read your 5th post on your thread! I see 16??
http://www.supraforums.com/supravb/s...?threadid=8872
Great Supra Kill story btw! Some of the replies made me laugh like the 4th post!
#36
Originally posted by yo_its_ok
Jibba Jabba...I grasp the concept obviously. This is what I do everyday, I'm just sick of seeing it, I guess this my vent to the Honda world...I've built too many hybrids, I know the potential behind every project, now I can call them "typical" packages, explain what goes into them, and give them results.
My 3 project Maximas were a b!tch to work on, those that have been to "Area 51" where I am assembling the cars, and where they sit now, have seen the work, and believe me, I understand fully, but when the time comes in May of 2002 when Dark Matter, Assassin and One Lap are released out of their cage, this sport sedan world will change. No longer will I hear your bantering pessimistic remarks about maximas, and praise of your Hondas. No longer will I hear that a 4 door sedan can't do that, or solid beam rear suspension this and that. It will all change.
-I promise you that.
Jibba Jabba...I grasp the concept obviously. This is what I do everyday, I'm just sick of seeing it, I guess this my vent to the Honda world...I've built too many hybrids, I know the potential behind every project, now I can call them "typical" packages, explain what goes into them, and give them results.
My 3 project Maximas were a b!tch to work on, those that have been to "Area 51" where I am assembling the cars, and where they sit now, have seen the work, and believe me, I understand fully, but when the time comes in May of 2002 when Dark Matter, Assassin and One Lap are released out of their cage, this sport sedan world will change. No longer will I hear your bantering pessimistic remarks about maximas, and praise of your Hondas. No longer will I hear that a 4 door sedan can't do that, or solid beam rear suspension this and that. It will all change.
-I promise you that.
#37
mmm turbo'ed civics..
this summer i was cruising around north jersey in mommy's 2k2 330i 5spd (with the M3 front end ). and i hear a blow valve come up behind me with all this exhaust noise, and the light ahead turns red.. so i pull over to the right lane to talk to this kid..
white civic with full shogun kit, dual exhaust, 18's, kaminari hood, bright *** lights and all that.. he yells over, "nice car, is it stock?" i said "sure is.. what you running besides the turbo??" he said he had some "b21287adadndodui922" engine swap (i couldnt understand), and he was telling me how bad he would smoke me..
so at this point i turn my attention to the light.. turns green and i spin the tires as he starts to pull away they catch.. by 2nd gear, i chirped btw , and have a car on him.. at about 95mph i am 3-4 car lengths ahead when he flashes me and makes a quick right..
some civics have it and some dont i guess..
this summer i was cruising around north jersey in mommy's 2k2 330i 5spd (with the M3 front end ). and i hear a blow valve come up behind me with all this exhaust noise, and the light ahead turns red.. so i pull over to the right lane to talk to this kid..
white civic with full shogun kit, dual exhaust, 18's, kaminari hood, bright *** lights and all that.. he yells over, "nice car, is it stock?" i said "sure is.. what you running besides the turbo??" he said he had some "b21287adadndodui922" engine swap (i couldnt understand), and he was telling me how bad he would smoke me..
so at this point i turn my attention to the light.. turns green and i spin the tires as he starts to pull away they catch.. by 2nd gear, i chirped btw , and have a car on him.. at about 95mph i am 3-4 car lengths ahead when he flashes me and makes a quick right..
some civics have it and some dont i guess..
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