New Owners report: Honda Civic MT

goldie_malhotra · 1st August 2006, 12:19

hey ST - congrats on the new beauty - she really looks much better in red than in the silver versions i have seen on the roads.

and treat her with care during the run-in - i know its realllly tough to resist the temptation to hear the vtec growl, but you'll have plenty of time to rip her later.

caroholic1 · 1st August 2006, 13:13

Congrats St..... Can you post some pics of its dashboard?

ST7677 · 1st August 2006, 13:31

Thanks Rtech, Iraghav, Sandeep, Satish, GTO, 2L8, Ajay, Normally crazy, Cool Dude, Goldie, carholic, Angel Eyes, ... phew

I heard that Honda engines (and in fact most high end car engines) are pre-run now days, and they can be revved from Day 1. Is this true?

Also it will be good if some one can help me on the dryness issue (created when A/C is switched on).

will post the rear and dashboard views soon ...

iraghava · 1st August 2006, 13:37

ST - Despite what some people claim, no mainstream companies have the resources or the time to pre-run in the engines. Some specialist companies producing small-quantity, niche vehicles might run-in their engine prior to delivering the car but no mass-market companies do it.

As for the throat issue I don't know that's the first time I have heard of such a problem.

Rtech · 1st August 2006, 13:38

Hey ST, read through This thread on running in your engine.

sandeep108 · 1st August 2006, 13:56

Read your manual, best place to check. I remember swift manual saying to be gentle on brakes for about 300/500 km and engine (no harsh/cold revving) for first 1k km.

Secondly, since you have MT, it is very important (as much as not high revving) not to 'lug' the engine, i.e. drive in a higher gear than required. As much as we try to be gentle, then we shift to higher gear, which may not be appropriate. Remain in the lower gear till 2.5-3k rpm. Ideally, 2-3k rpm range seems ideal. No point putting it in 5th at 50-60km/h at say approx. 1.2k rpm.

Boom Shiva · 1st August 2006, 14:03

Nice car man. Go easy on her for the first 1000kms and then let her rip!

islero · 1st August 2006, 14:06

Hey ST, congrats on your new purchase, have fun with the Vtec power!!!

Jeeves · 1st August 2006, 14:44

Hi ST
I know what the dry mouth syndrome is...sheer excitement! I should know, just got a Galaxy grey AT this morning.
Congrats and enjoy you beauty.

ST7677 · 1st August 2006, 16:55

Congratulations Jeeves!
How about some pictures

Jeeves · 1st August 2006, 18:14

ST
I am technically challenged but let me get a friend involved and then maybe will post a few.

aZa · 1st August 2006, 18:45

Congrats ST and jeeves!! And a very well written review

ST7677 · 1st August 2006, 21:56

Read through the manual and it suggests to go east till 1000km.
Keeping the rev below 3-4K and avoid rapid acceleration.

Hard braking to be avoided till 300km.

supremeBaleno · 2nd August 2006, 09:41

Congrats on the new car, man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ST7677

Read through the manual and it suggests to go east till 1000km.

If you go 1000kms east from B'lore, in all probability, you would end up in the Bay of Bengal.

Just kidding, and take it easy for the 1st 1000kms as the manual says.

wackoid · 2nd August 2006, 14:22

ST,

Congrats on the new car & gr8 review.

Drive safe and enjoy the ride...

1st August 2006, 12:19	#16
goldie_malhotra BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 757 Thanked: 12 Times	hey ST - congrats on the new beauty - she really looks much better in red than in the silver versions i have seen on the roads. and treat her with care during the run-in - i know its realllly tough to resist the temptation to hear the vtec growl, but you'll have plenty of time to rip her later.
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1st August 2006, 13:13	#17
caroholic1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 407 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Congrats St..... Can you post some pics of its dashboard?
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1st August 2006, 13:31	#18
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	Thanks Rtech, Iraghav, Sandeep, Satish, GTO, 2L8, Ajay, Normally crazy, Cool Dude, Goldie, carholic, Angel Eyes, ... phew I heard that Honda engines (and in fact most high end car engines) are pre-run now days, and they can be revved from Day 1. Is this true? Also it will be good if some one can help me on the dryness issue (created when A/C is switched on). will post the rear and dashboard views soon ...
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1st August 2006, 13:37	#19
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	ST - Despite what some people claim, no mainstream companies have the resources or the time to pre-run in the engines. Some specialist companies producing small-quantity, niche vehicles might run-in their engine prior to delivering the car but no mass-market companies do it. As for the throat issue I don't know that's the first time I have heard of such a problem.
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1st August 2006, 13:38	#20
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Hey ST, read through This thread on running in your engine.
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1st August 2006, 13:56	#21
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,050 Thanked: 302 Times	Read your manual, best place to check. I remember swift manual saying to be gentle on brakes for about 300/500 km and engine (no harsh/cold revving) for first 1k km. Secondly, since you have MT, it is very important (as much as not high revving) not to 'lug' the engine, i.e. drive in a higher gear than required. As much as we try to be gentle, then we shift to higher gear, which may not be appropriate. Remain in the lower gear till 2.5-3k rpm. Ideally, 2-3k rpm range seems ideal. No point putting it in 5th at 50-60km/h at say approx. 1.2k rpm. Last edited by sandeep108 : 1st August 2006 at 14:14.
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1st August 2006, 14:03	#22
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 18 Times	Nice car man. Go easy on her for the first 1000kms and then let her rip!
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1st August 2006, 14:06	#23
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Hey ST, congrats on your new purchase, have fun with the Vtec power!!!
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1st August 2006, 14:44	#24
Jeeves BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi ST I know what the dry mouth syndrome is...sheer excitement! I should know, just got a Galaxy grey AT this morning. Congrats and enjoy you beauty.
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1st August 2006, 16:55	#25
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	Congratulations Jeeves! How about some pictures
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1st August 2006, 18:14	#26
Jeeves BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	ST I am technically challenged but let me get a friend involved and then maybe will post a few.
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1st August 2006, 18:45	#27
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Congrats ST and jeeves!! And a very well written review
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1st August 2006, 21:56	#28
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	Read through the manual and it suggests to go east till 1000km. Keeping the rev below 3-4K and avoid rapid acceleration. Hard braking to be avoided till 300km.
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2nd August 2006, 14:22	#30
wackoid Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	ST, Congrats on the new car & gr8 review. Drive safe and enjoy the ride...
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