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Checking any members have bought one of these new civic's =)
Mum just bought one the other day, does that count? lmao
They sound and feel like a golf
but it is not a golf?
lol
I own the 8th gen civic hatch and i love it.
funny thing is the newer ones are still 8th gen models.
They just have a major major facelift.
The 8th gen just looks nicer to me, newer one has a few flaws in it that i hate(like handbrake next to passenger)
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/images...112_152408.jpg
MAte handbrake next to passenger is an awesome Idea !
Its a good excuse to feel up a girls leg and you can say oops I was looking for the handbrake LOL !
lmaoooooooQuote:
Originally Posted by Tai
or grip penoose and be like LAWL WHOOPSIE
I use the handbrake when at the lights as i am not one of these automatic numbskulls that do it
+1 for handbrake next to passenger
Would love to see the after effects of a drunk or a child pulling up the handbrake. since it is right next to them.
I can see no logical reason for putting it there.
What's stopping them from doing it when it's on the driver side? My cousin did it once in my grandmother's car. The handbrake's are hardly tight enough for you to do handbrakeys while cornering at street (normal) speeds anyway.
I assume it's auto ???Quote:
Originally Posted by ivseenwars
What other transmissions do honda offer besides auto?Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
CVT-yes but not for the civic.
Auto-Automatic only cars urk me and if honda do not stop it, next car may be a Hyundai.
Manual-Only on base models.
I-shift- Not in this country.
What's ishift about? From what i can read... an auto with a clutch and paddles?
Nah manual!Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
ohhh nice have you driven it yet? my dad is planning on getting one only test drove the auto due to they dont have a manual for test driving FAIL.Quote:
Originally Posted by ivseenwars
It's depressing Honda only offers manual in the base model civic these days =(Quote:
Originally Posted by Grayfox
Best way to describe it as an automated manual.Quote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
You can put it into automatic mode where shifts for the best economy or you can put it into +/- mode which acts as a manual
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_I-SHIFT
Everything really.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
Jazz, Civic, CR-V.
The civic sport sedan is auto only.
But to me Sports and automatic do not go together.
Nah I haven't driven it yet. I'm pretty keen to though. She got the 6 speed like fully optioned one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
Really sounds like she got vtis and got everything optioned out?? can you find out for me?Quote:
Originally Posted by ivseenwars
VTI-S fully optioned + a few extras from the VTI-L since a friend works at Honda :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
PM sent mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by ivseenwars
Just picked my VTI_L up yesterday afternoon. So far so good. Just getting used to everything after trading in my 2008 Mazda 2.
Congrads dude, how you liking the over all quality of the car?Quote:
Originally Posted by harry1958
curious as to best prices people paid for a VTI-S hatch.
around 22K i would guess.
My dad got his VTI-S manual for around 22K..... Shame they didnt come in manual in the other models =(Quote:
Originally Posted by i-vtec
One reason why my next car my not be a honda, i would laugh if Honda Australia gave us an automatic civic type R in 2016/2017.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
If i badly want a high end model i will import it.
My friend bought VtiL top spec just months ago when Honda has special for $27k with special color, pearl metallic, n leather seats. Compare with my FD1 sedan my2011, their civic hatch better in: built, interior finish, practicality from hatch, and more features of course than my vti. However, I don't like the auto only for VtiL. I test drive it, imo I prefer driving with manual stick than with paddle shift. I feel more grunt with manual trans. The hatch's body is heavier than the 2011 sedan. And I didn't hear the unique exhaust tone when revving.
Unfortunately, I didn't drive for long trip, I could not comment about the suspension. The civic hatch' suspension uses similar system with jazz, front strut n rear torsion beam. With Jazz, the ride is not as comfy as civic, especially those who sit at the back seat. The torsion beam at jazz cannot absorb the road bump as good as the civic' multilink suspension.
And sit at back seat of the civic hatch, I did not feel as roomy as in my Jazz GE. I think it's because of the smaller windows.
I think in Europe where civic hatch come from (Swindon, England), it tries to compete with VW Golf. That explains the good built quality. And the stalks for indicator and wiper are opposite than FD1 sedan, just like the european car.
That will be a massive fail if they did come in auto, also I didnt like the rear seat layout like the Jazz to me it seems like they are trying to cut cost.. I guess there is potential for wide etc like the BTCC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grayfox
The suspension could be softer on the hatch, just so you do not feel the jolts as harshly but this was on the 2010 model, not fully sure how the major facelift models are like.Quote:
Originally Posted by pacogun
I doubt it will be an auto. It's not very sporty is it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Grayfox
Hi
I was wondering if anyone know how to get hold of the mugen bodykit for this new model? the only place I've found is mugen euro. Does anyone know how to import it? I've email them but they don't seem to reply.
THere is a kit out for them already??? Have you tried ebay UK? jdmyard they might have hook ups I'm trying to source some parts but trying to find the contacts at the moment.
yea they do
http://mugeneuro.com/pdfs/
except they not respoding. I just check ebay uk but nothing in regard to bodykits.
will check with JDMYard
The Civic Sport Sedan is Auto only.Quote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
Automatic and Sports do not mix.
Not to mention we get a separate Type R from the UK folk.
what is this "SPECIAL" colour?Quote:
Originally Posted by pacogun
Quote:
Originally Posted by UNLS1
Oh, it is just custom color ( white pearl metallic, in this case). For Australian market, dealer offer 7 colors, and my friend ordered White Pearl Metallic that is excluded from those 7 colors.
I am aware of this but i was referring to the Type R as an actual sports carQuote:
Originally Posted by Grayfox
The Civic Sport is not remotely sporty
True but it seems honda will think most buyers of the Type R are people are dads who want a fun car, that can still take the family around(like an M3 or M5)Quote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
Are there any eibach lowering springs available for the latest civic hatch yet? or kings...or pedders.....?
Here u goQuote:
Originally Posted by Fizz
http://web2.carparts-cat.com/default...101&52=1&30=45
http://web2.carparts-cat.com/default...&30=45&31=5498
That only has the 8th gen.
From what i have heard the 9th gen has a new suspension layout so 8th gen kits will not work.
Source:http://www.civinfo.com/forum/9g-gene...n-modding.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Bog
its not a custom colour, its a standard colour you can order on the hatch, Its the same white pearl on the CRV, ACCORD and ACCORD EURO. nothing custom about it at all. just a standard colour choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by pacogun
Hey UNLS1.
What is the chassis code for the diesel?
no idea
The VIN should tell you
Would be something like SHHXXX7
With the XXX part being the chassis code.
according to redbook it's fk3 like the petrol
Quote:
VIN Number SHHFK3760DU######
-insert redbook accuracy disclaimer here-
curtis not use redbook
actually hondie dealership owner
wut
FK3 is the designation for the 2.2 diesel 5 door.
I would have thought it would be something else.
FK2 is the designation for the 1.8 petrol 5 door.
What is its engine code?
Nothing on wiki about the new 1.6 i-dtec
N16a1
Was thinking N16 since the N are the diesel series.
The N16A2 will be out soon as well since I heard rumors that honda are working on a higher powered version of the N16A1
Picked up mine last Sunday, white VTI-LN with deluxe floor mats, boot liner, accent lighting and rear Parkin sensors
Already added white LED interior lights to replace the crap
Gotta get my hands on a K&N filter for it
Then lower and a nice set of matt black wheels for it
Wife is going to kill me I think!!!
Why get new wheels.
Get some plastidip and paint your wheels matt black.
Good thing about plastidip is it is removable.
Wouldnt bother with a K&N panel filter for it, OEM one is very good(odd i know), but from what the brits will tell you, the panel filter is a tiny bit better.
So no real need to get it since you will not get any performance gains or MPG gains.
Hi there,
I have just joined OzHonda.
I picked up a MY13 Civic VTiL hatch this week. It's a great car to drive, looks well made and it is practical for the family. I just hope that all of the fancy electronics dont start going wrong after 3 or 4 years. One reason I went Honda this time was that I was sick of constantly fixing my VW Golf.
Welcome to Ozhonda, most of the Civics were made from Japan but this model is from UK from memory it should be ok. What model VW did you own?Quote:
Originally Posted by nkoulban
Thank you for the welcome, happy to be part of this Honda community.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
I have had 2 Golf IVs from new. The first one was a Wolfsburg built lemon and the second one a 2004 Golf Sport was much better, but was still troublesome compared to Japanese cars I've owned. Examples of issues are, multiple electrical faults/failures, degradation of plastics (finish and plastics going brittle and breaking down, like the dipstick crumbling in my hands), lots of squeeks and rattles. The drive train was robust though, certainly much beter than DSG and Twincharger drivetrains on Golf VIs.
I trust Honda's engineering and production quality and the fact that the Civic runs a proven fuel injected engine and a proven torque converter auto. Assuming the electrics stay relaible for a decade this Civic should prove a good choice.
On the old model the most common faults in the UK were the following.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
MICU draining battery(australia did not get this issue)
Immobilize locking out car with jump starts(Australia did not get this issue)
EPS controller failure(Not heard of any AU models getting this issue)
Speedometer LCD failure(Few UK users got this, I also got this)
Stereo/CC LCD failure(Few UK uses got this, Not heard of any AU models getting this issue)
Bonnet Alarm Sensor Switch(A lot of failures in the UK, not heard of any issues in AU about this yet)
While i am talking about faults, if you own a manual FN2 or a manual FK2 watch out for the bloody clutch master cylinder seal failure, it will squeak when you press in the clutch or the roof rusting.
Thanks GreyFox, you seem very knowledgeable on the UK Civics. Seems like electronics are the achilles heel of all modern cars, Honda's included. I'm confident that my honda will give much better service than my Golfs though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grayfox
I am a member of Civinfo.com.
I also own a 2010 FK2.
Most of those were from 2006~2008.
Australia got the FK/FN in 2008 or 2009 so most of those issues should not effect australian models but it pays to be vigilant.
My FK2 suffered from the clutch master cylinder issue and it was a pain in the butt to get the dealer to try to fix it.
Got the the australian model uses a australian part for the clutch.
Yup i can see Honda designing an identical clutch master cylinder but made for us australians.
And i check for rust each fortnight in one place mainly.
this is an example of it, it happens above the windshield and roof under the cowling.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/66064903/201...2016.33.41.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/66064903/201...2016.33.03.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/66064903/201...2016.32.37.jpg
oooph that is very nasty for a new car!Quote:
Originally Posted by Grayfox
My dad owns a 2013 model hope this issue doesn't happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grayfox
It is not my car but one of the members of civinfo.Quote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
But being less than 5 years old or so it is not really good.
Hey Greyfox, I have considered plasti dipping the 17's but I'm thinking a set of these would be betterQuote:
Originally Posted by Grayfox
http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/store/wh...e-package.html
I might lower it a fraction but the front end on the Civic is a bitch.... It sits low stock
Thanks for the advice on the K&N...... Got one for my CU2 Euro... Exhaust note did sound better once I swapped it
Anyone know where I can locate window visors for our cars I don't want the OEM double sided tape ones, was hoping there are screw in ones available??
You mean the wind deflectors?
Honda currently do not offer wind deflectors and i even checked honda UK as we get few accessories for the civic.
Found some by a 3rd party in the UK
http://www.climairuk.com/product.php...0&cat=6&page=1
The front wind deflectors are £33.16(excluding postage) which is about $55 AUD.
http://www.climairuk.com/product.php...1&cat=6&page=1
The rear wind deflectors are £24.79(excludes postage) which is about $41 AUD
Thanks Grayfox my on the wrong term used, do you know how they are held in place?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grayfox
The FAQs explain a fair bit.
http://www.climairuk.com/pages.php?pageid=2
Cheers mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grayfox
after pads.....anyone know where I can get semi track pads?.......just need abit more bite to commit deeper into those sunday morning corners : ).
worst part about owning a new car is the aftermarket support..........
EBC Red stuffs.
All you will need for hot hatches and cars with more than 200HP
Where's best to order ? Repco?
what car do you have
redstuffs are good for hot hatches while green stuffs are better for everyday cars.
I am yet to replace my brakebads and even then i will have to get what honda give me. since it is under warranty.
more bite or less fade?Quote:
Originally Posted by MKI4EVA
abit of both.....
Thought you had a FD civic???Quote:
Originally Posted by MKI4EVA
that was ages ago Perry. We got a euro luxury in between.......down graded to the new hatch earlier this year.
then get some green stuffs since the hatch has less than 200hp
I bought my first brand new car on Sunday down at Autosports Honda, great chap named Phil there, hooked me up for 21k brand new VTi-S Hatch in manual, only built last month with mats and boot tray free, 5yr warranty/road side assist and Rego w B&W plates. Will arrive in Sydney on the 20th. Does anyone know where I could find a similar product to the carbon fibre looking bolt on body kit accessories? The ones that are in the catalogue for the rear & front Bumper & the side skirt. Honda quoted me for 1.2k but it came as a pack with the spoiler (which I didn’t want) and steel petrol lid. Is it also cheaper to buy aftermarket fog lights? Honda quoted me for $550 excl labour cost.
Is there an aftermarket shop which focuses on Honda’s? I also want to lower it and give it a nice but not too loud vroom sound (I think it’s the exhaust I have to mod lol). I don’t know any of these because I came out of an old stock ’00 Corolla Ascent Auto lol. This new Civic is like 1 million times better!