EK owners plz read

[jwakefi0]

Hi im looking at buying a EK civic in the future, but im a bit confused as to what is the best.. theres the Vti Gli & Cxi.

Ive read in a previous thread, that vti is a bit poor in low revs in comparison to a non vtec example. though id like everyones opinion, is it poor at low revs, or is it the same as a non vtec model up until vtec kicks in..

Thanks.

[[[d a n n y]]]

that's no true
they are about the same power levels but when the vtec kicks in it makes more power where the non vtec engines just die off

[kn1ghtm4r3]

Civic Cxi & Gli (Gli and Cxi share the same engine with different options)
Released: 1993-2000
Engine1: '93-'94 1.6L SOHC 16-valve 74kW
Engine2: '94-'00 1.6L SOHC 16-valve 88kW (Gli/Cxi)
Code1: ?
Code2: D16Y4
Weight: CXI-1003kg GLI-1009kg
Brakes: Front discs, rear drums
Features: Power windows (factory option)
Models: 4 door sedan, 3 door hatch or 2 door coupe.

Civic Vti
Released: 1993-2000
Engine1: '93-94 1.6L SOHC VTEC 16-valve 96kW@6,800rpm
Engine2: '95-00 1.6L SOHC 16-valve 88kW
Code1: D16Y1, (D16Y8-VTi Coupe)
Code2: D16Y5
Weight: Sedan-1060kg Coupe-1029kg
Brakes: 4 wheel disc brakes (vti coupe has rear drums)
Features: Power windows + mirrors, drivers airbag, sunroof
Models: 4 door sedan, 3 door hatch or 2 door coupe.

Civic VTi-R
Released: 1995-2000
Engine: 1.6L DOHC VTEC 16 valve 118kW
Weight: Hatch-1105kg Coupe-1114kg
Brakes: 4 wheel Anti-Lock Disc Brakes (ABS)
Features: Power windows, mirrors, sunroof (not available on the Coupe) and central locking
Models: 3 door hatch or 2 door coupe.

Civic GLi
Released: 2000-
Engine: 1.7L SOHC 16 valve 88kW@6,200rpm
Weight: Manual = 1,070kg / Auto = 1,095kg
Brakes: 4 wheel Anti-Lock Disc Brakes (ABS).
Features: Power windows, mirrors, airbags, CD player, A/C, LEV
Models: 5 door sedan only.

Civic Vi
Released: 2000-
Engine: 1.7L SOHC VTEC 16 valve 96kW
Weight: 1130kg
Brakes: 4 wheel Anti-Lock Disc Brakes (ABS)
Features: Power windows, mirrors, airbags, CD player, A/C
Models: 5 door hatch.

grabbed from : http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2

[lil_miss_vtec]

Vti-R all the way!
Electric sunroof (I loved it in my old Vti-R), B16a, all electrics, 4 Wheel Disc brakes with ABS, the one bad thing I would say are the Vti-R seats are a bit uncomfortable they are too hard but with that aside they are such a GREAT car! Definatly worth the extra $$$!

[Zdster]

It is all a question of what you mean by 'best'? Power, options, price?

[jwakefi0]

Thanks for the replys so far, well bassically im looking for a nice solid car that handles. And has some go, with the potential for more go without changing the engine. The Vti really appealed to me from the start.

But id like to here first hand reviews from EK owners on what the model is like, from there own expeirance. And im yet to test drive a civic so i cant really be sure what to expect from civics vtec or no vtec.

[simmyhong]

ill just say, from experience, that the difference between a cxi and vti-r is enormous. considering that all civics look the same, if you want more power without the need of engine swap, you'll definitely be/should be looking at the vti-r models.

gluck!

[kn1ghtm4r3]

vti-R if you don't really want to change the engine, you'd prolly get bored of the others ahahahah. and the sound of vtec on the b16a is great lol i always love hearing the crossover

[Jord]

I am a student and when i upgraded from my 1989 civic Gl dual carb i wasnt to fussed as long as my next civic had an efi engine. as funds were limited i chose a CXI with mild cosmetic mods... if i have the coin id go a vtir anyday.. VTEC power!

[dupac->]

you would want the vti-r.. dont bother with the others..
unless u got a budget

not a bad car i say!

[misteR_bilzz]

VTi-R or nothing.. great all rounder looks hot good on fuel goes good would put most 2L NA engines to shame. not to mention they hold theyre value.

[dupac->]

yeah truee. got both vtir and gli and comparing them the vtir shits all over it in every way.