# I have a Honda problem. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 4, 2007, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068 "2007-02-04T13:32:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/21 "2007-02-04T14:46:58Z")
Nightmares are more exciting šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/22 "2007-02-04T14:53:16Z")
Nightmares are more exciting šŸ™‚ So how do you like the new car, and how does it compare to your old one handling wise? Will you be happy with just minimal mods? ---
**Author:** ![neurokinetik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neurokinetik/32/7270_2.png) [@neurokinetik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neurokinetik)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/23 "2007-02-04T14:55:18Z")
> [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > GS Yep. Good choice for GS, overweight and undertired for STSā€¦ EDIT (and apparently illegal for STS due to the diff.) STX could have possibilities as you can take advantage of wider tires. > [@MHill](#): > > Jer, the problem is DC region has A LOT of Cooper Sā€™s, but theres also a lot in sts too. I want the good old WNY region back lol The only MCSā€™s you need to worry about will be the '07s. There are a few of us who think the '07s will obsolete the older models. Anyway, I still say GS. Because street tires suck. ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/24 "2007-02-04T16:08:43Z")
Those look hot with the HFP body kit. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/25 "2007-02-04T17:14:35Z")
How are you going to fit 13" wheels on there?šŸ˜› ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/26 "2007-02-04T17:15:39Z")
looks like they took a beetle and stretched it. ---
**Author:** ![MHill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@MHill](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MHill)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/27 "2007-02-04T17:34:12Z")
The car has a goiod attitude straight from the factory. I never drove an ITR totally stock but I would bet this car is the closest to it. The 2.0 has good midrange, esp. for the gearing. 1-5 are nice and tight with a mpg saver 6th. Turn in yields nice neutral handlng, a big lift in a wrong situation and it might get lose but its not crazy. The coupe suspension is a bit stiffer then the sedan, it is actually noticable to me. You can definately feel the diff working in almost every situation. Braking hasnt really been tested yet, seems responsive tho. I did notice today there is a bit of buildup on the rear rotors I will need to get rid of. Iā€™m happy with the package, nimble feel. ---
**Author:** ![audios](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c4cdca/32.png) [@audios](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/audios)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/28 "2007-02-04T17:48:06Z")
nice marc i like the looks. great chouce considering you already have a daily and this is more like a fun car than a DD. thats still the case right? i think we have the smae taste in honda colors too. when are we crewing together again? ---
**Author:** ![MHill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@MHill](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MHill)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/29 "2007-02-04T17:53:55Z")
Nah this is going to be my DD, I live in VA now I no longer need AWD and the wife has a CR-V. As for the crewing did you go to Sno-Drift? Unfortunately with the new job itā€™ll be 6 months before I can in good conscience take a day off. ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/30 "2007-02-04T18:07:27Z")
Daily driver should = motorcycle. ---
**Author:** ![MHill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@MHill](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MHill)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/31 "2007-02-04T18:09:58Z")
1hr each way commute, in the dark most days, with VA drivers. A motorcycle is the last thing i want to drive. ---
**Author:** ![StairSRT4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stairsrt4/32/7585_2.png) [@StairSRT4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StairSRT4)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2007, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/32 "2007-02-05T06:28:58Z")
congrats Marcā€¦looks HOT ---
**Author:** ![STEALTTH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stealtth/32/7582_2.png) [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2007, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/33 "2007-02-05T06:43:30Z")
Nice whip Marc ---
**Author:** ![99\_civic\_si](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/99_civic_si/32/7319_2.png) [@99\_civic\_si](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99_civic_si)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2007, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/34 "2007-02-05T08:05:57Z")
> [@MHill](#): > > BTW andy, how is my car? heh hmmmm, half kinda falling apart. Really though, I have beat the absolute shit outta it. Iā€™ve replaced one upper control arm, all the bushings in the front LCAs and one wheel bearing. The exhaust still sounds like hell at WOT but is a little more bearable when driving ā€œnormalā€ due to a resonator I tossed on there. Plan on giving it an alignment (needs one badly) and some new aftermarket rear LCAs (because itā€™s cheaper then buyin new stock bushings). Also think Iā€™ll be trying a rear sway this season and switching to koniā€™s rather than the kybs. However, your old motor which is in my 99 SI is holding up just fucking great! You still seriously need to come back to buff and drive the hatch. ---
**Author:** ![MHill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@MHill](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MHill)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2007, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/35 "2007-02-05T18:25:36Z")
Yea maybe this summer Iā€™ll take a weekend and come play. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2007, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/36 "2007-02-06T06:08:13Z")
My vote is to stay GS. Remember SM, and all the shit you had to do to your car??? Iā€™m looking to move back to stock now too. I donā€™t know anyone with a new Si yet, so I donā€™t know what they drive like. But if they move and handle like an ITR, GS should be a good time. As for your old hatchā€¦itā€™s seen better days. But it is still a blast to drive. Honda + supercharger = fun. ---
**Author:** ![dp2387](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/90db22/32.png) [@dp2387](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dp2387)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2007, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/37 "2007-02-06T06:47:37Z")
I would stay GS too. But I guess that they are supposed to be really abusive to the front tires, and they get super hot super fast, so make sure you pick up a water sprayer. The verdict is still out on how the car will fare against the Miniā€™s cause I guess Konis werenā€™t available till late last year. But either way, it definitaly looks like it should be fun. ---
**Author:** ![MHill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@MHill](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MHill)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2007, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/38 "2007-02-06T19:33:41Z")
Koniā€™s still arenā€™t available. So until they are out the true comparo hasnt happened. Does anyone know if the Miniā€™s have factory camber adjustment? That may be the deciding factor, cause I know my car does not. Other important tidbits, 17X7 in wheel, so 225/45/17 will probably be the widest front I will be able to make work. I think a 245 will rub. Also, itā€™s tough to find a 215 or a 205 for the rear that has a similar diameter. I think a staggered setup will really help with rotation since the car has a tiny rear bar, like 14mm \>.\< ---
**Author:** ![neurokinetik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neurokinetik/32/7270_2.png) [@neurokinetik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neurokinetik)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2007, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/39 "2007-02-06T21:17:12Z")
> [@MHill](#): > > Koniā€™s still arenā€™t available. So until they are out the true comparo hasnt happened. > > Does anyone know if the Miniā€™s have factory camber adjustment? That may be the deciding factor, cause I know my car does not. > > Other important tidbits, 17X7 in wheel, so 225/45/17 will probably be the widest front I will be able to make work. I think a 245 will rub. Also, itā€™s tough to find a 215 or a 205 for the rear that has a similar diameter. I think a staggered setup will really help with rotation since the car has a tiny rear bar, like 14mm \>.\< If the Mini actually has a camber adjustment, it doesnā€™t give them much, if any, based upon how much they complain about lack thereofā€¦ One data point to consider is that the '05 RSX-S can fit a 245 up front if you take full advantage of the wheel offset allowance. ---
**Author:** ![fbrendan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fbrendan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fbrendan)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2007, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-honda-problem/24068/40 "2007-02-06T21:24:40Z")
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