Re: Honda Civic with RaceDynamics, 17" Rims, Michelin PS3 etc. Quote:
Originally Posted by mayankjha1806 Looking at the pictures, i say Ahhhh, I should have bought a white one .
White definitely looks much-much better on Civic and the contrast with the Black made is even better. |
Thanks! If you look up my purchase thread, you'll see how I was keen on a white Civic only. Quote:
Originally Posted by Anandv267 What are the new bhp and torque figures after the piggyback addition? |
Will get a dyno on the new box and update. Quote:
Do the 225 section tyres foul around with the stock suspension?
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Not yet, they haven't. I've had 5 onboard, but not with luggage. Quote:
The civic being a non TC car how much do you think the power gain would be with your new map? A remap on a fiesta 1.6s from a well known tuner increased the power by around 6 bhp i think (in my friends fiesta).
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I would say the bump up is in the same region. Quote:
So my question is, is INR 22k really worth it for a few bhp increase(7bhp in your case)?
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It's pricey, yes, especially since a 20K powerbox on a diesel does so much more.
But then, what are the options for n/a petrols? Quote:
Originally Posted by Venom_rider Hey GTO... Awesome design & same pinch |
I'd actually seen your car when googling for Hijoin H125s. Nice looking ride you have there! My Esteem also wore 5-spokes. Here's the best pic I could find: Quote:
Originally Posted by Arch-Angel One thing i would like to agree on with you would be the no-selling of cars unless really necessary policy. Not only are you doing your part for the environment but also, you are making a lot of financial sense by not selling it. |
Said it like it is . Buy a nice car and use it well. Quote:
Originally Posted by IshaanIan I thought only the Brio and City come with a torque converter unit. |
All the ATs that Honda uses in India have a lot more in common than meets the eye. Quote:
Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar Wow finally you got rid of those Goodyear NCT's. I always wondered with all those performance mods on your car how come you still stuck with those tyres considering they are OE. |
Very honestly, I also enjoy chuckable cars that slide and require driver input / correction. It's a different kind of pleasure. The City Vtec on the OEM Bridgestone rubbish was just amazing to drive through twisties. Quote:
I am asking because you had the doughnuts installed on the rear springs.Did they eat into the tyres or not ?
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They hadn't become bald yet. Nope, no uneven wear at the rear. Quote:
Originally Posted by bhuvan_prasad So you finally went with a piggyback and not forced induction. |
Never say never. Prolly get a turbo sometime... Quote:
Loved the rims, how is the ride on the 17's?
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The ride quality is obviously firmer. My driving is primarily in the West & South side of Mumbai, between Juhu <-> Nariman Point, on the main artery. The roads here are reasonably well-maintained and there's no badly broken patches or potholes to contend with. Of course, if I frequently drove on ill-kept / rural roads, I'd have never opted for 17's. Important to note that the tyre sidewall height is greater than my Vtec's 205/45 R16 rubber that I never had much trouble living with. During family drives & dinners, my folks and siblings haven't felt the slip in ride. That said, if you hit a bump at speed, it can get truly bone-jarring and you do feel more of the road's ripples. On a less than perfect patch, you are always aware of the road conditions. Requires caution too, a sharp hit at 100+ kph could damage the tyre and / or wheel. Keep your daily driving conditions in consideration before opting for low profile rubber.
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Last edited by GTO : 16th May 2013 at 17:05.
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