Pretty much every make of cars now days has its own version of VTEC. Sure Honda was the 1st to use it in production cars, but now in 2006 everyone has it. I really like the looks of the new Civic SI, but im disapointed with the numbers that the engine puts out. All you hear about is 197 HP at the fly, but what happend to torque? i mean all it puts out is like 137 to the fly. thats bad. Horsepower sales cars but Torque wins the races. Ya i know that some of you are going to jump out with the whole it has a 6 speed thing, but that just isnt going to cut it. from looking at dyno sheets of the new 2006 si it seems that you have to be at 6k+ rpms to really take advantage of that engine, and from a stop you really have to feather that clutch to get as much power to the wheels, while trying to get a good launch. I think that honda could slap "SI" on a turd and the honda crowd would rave and and buy as many "SI" turds as they could.

Oh they said that this new SI runs a 15.2 in the 1/4… im sorry to tell you guys thats slow. Mid 13's is quick, and i wouldnt say your fast unless you get in to the low to mid 12's. I know that there are civics that run 12's but it takes alot to get there.

If you want to buy some domestic car go for it

if yuo want to build a festivia up to run "11's" got for it

If yuo want to make some ricer with "the wing on the back helps at high speeds" you are retarded but hey go for it

but when some kid rolls up in the 2006 Si and not only beats you he looks better along the way dont act like a biatch just take it and stop complaining

You shouldn't talk about things you obviously know nothing about. 180K on a Ford? Whoo hoo, break out the champagne, a domestic car that actually made it to 180K. Big deal. I've seen the odometers on Acura Legends (those are Hondas in case you didn't know :rolleyes:) with over 130K and 300K in rollback miles. I personally know of 6. I've, with my own four eyes (glasses) have seen an 97 Accord at a dealership with 1,000,000 miles, most of them roll back. You couldn't put all domestic vehicles together to get that. And with your logic, people shouldn't supe up Cobalts, Neons, Focus', etc, but they do. Why? Because of the love of the game. Get a clue, dude. By the way, I'm not a Honda fan. I own an 05 Mustang The Si is a hot car, especially in person.

I am going to get it ASAP. 20000! For this one, dude, forget RSX.

It's not a second gear or a rocket booster you ricers. And this is coming from someone that actually owned an elite honda (Type R) ….. not some ricer b16a2

Budlight presents, Real men of genius…. today we salute you Mr. Honda Ricer.

You have a huge wing on the back incase you get airborne…

(background corus)You are clear for takeoff!

Neon Lights, Stickers, fuzzy dice… loud farting exhaust. You stick out like a soar thumb.

(background corus) what were you thinking?

0 – 60 in 6.8 seconds.. Civic, meaning group, everyone get out and push.

(background corus) woooooo soo fast!

So crack open an ice cold bud light oh Prince of Primer. This one is for you.

Mr. Honda Ricer Guy.

Who cares about a gay old civic, just a bunch of ricers anyway.

so keep hating haterssssssssssssssss

"girl racer" si

Honda builds great engines, you guys don't know what you're talkin about

really, how can one say no to such a pocket rocket for so cheap!.. the way i figure is that i get a fun, brand new car for the same payments; just gotta tack on 2 more years of paying but worth it.. but then again, i'll have to take a few test drives in dec first.. hopefully not too snowy here in mn! hehe..

Just raises theirs designers salary, then the problem would solved laa!!

if Lotus gives Proton a hand in developing the engine its gonna rock! Lotus helped in developing Porsche's VarioCam Plus and that proved to be miles ahead of Porsche's original VarioCam.

if the rumoured 200bhp 2.0 litre engine for the next Satria GTi is true, wow thats gonna be awesome