04 Cobra vs 99 Civic SI
02-26-2009, 10:51 AM
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02-26-2009, 11:31 AM
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02-26-2009, 09:04 PM
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I think this SI is probably technically faster considering he's making that much power in a much lighter car, but his FWD is going to devastate his chances of winning if he doesn't have some sticky tires, suspension, and whatever else it takes to keep a high HP FWD car stuck to the road. If he ever does get that thing to hook, the OP is going to see taillights!
02-26-2009, 11:24 PM
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Bowling Club FTMFW! I was in that in high school and it was the easiest sport I played, nice to play a chill sport and kick back from the usual basketball, soccer, baseball, etc for part of the year.
Back on topic:
99 SI's put out 160bhp stock. To hit even 400bhp he would need at least $10k in parts the car and that's need even talking about built transmission, suspension, tires, wheels, labor, or built front axle?. How old is the person you are racing? I find it hard to believe that someone in high school or early early 20's would have the money to do all this unless they are living with mom and dad, work **** load of hrs, and don't pay for their car insurance. It seems way to costly to build a 500hp si with this engine to me with supporting stuff. My guess is this is bs or someone trying to be king of the ricers... lol
Back on topic:
99 SI's put out 160bhp stock. To hit even 400bhp he would need at least $10k in parts the car and that's need even talking about built transmission, suspension, tires, wheels, labor, or built front axle?. How old is the person you are racing? I find it hard to believe that someone in high school or early early 20's would have the money to do all this unless they are living with mom and dad, work **** load of hrs, and don't pay for their car insurance. It seems way to costly to build a 500hp si with this engine to me with supporting stuff. My guess is this is bs or someone trying to be king of the ricers... lol
02-26-2009, 11:39 PM
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Bowling Club FTMFW! I was in that in high school and it was the easiest sport I played, nice to play a chill sport and kick back from the usual basketball, soccer, baseball, etc for part of the year.
Back on topic:
99 SI's put out 160bhp stock. To hit even 400bhp he would need at least $10k in parts the car and that's need even talking about built transmission, suspension, tires, wheels, labor, or built front axle?. How old is the person you are racing? I find it hard to believe that someone in high school or early early 20's would have the money to do all this unless they are living with mom and dad, work **** load of hrs, and don't pay for their car insurance. It seems way to costly to build a 500hp si with this engine to me with supporting stuff. My guess is this is bs or someone trying to be king of the ricers... lol
Back on topic:
99 SI's put out 160bhp stock. To hit even 400bhp he would need at least $10k in parts the car and that's need even talking about built transmission, suspension, tires, wheels, labor, or built front axle?. How old is the person you are racing? I find it hard to believe that someone in high school or early early 20's would have the money to do all this unless they are living with mom and dad, work **** load of hrs, and don't pay for their car insurance. It seems way to costly to build a 500hp si with this engine to me with supporting stuff. My guess is this is bs or someone trying to be king of the ricers... lol
if the kids legitimate about his mods, I think he'll slaughter you.
Cars as light as Civics don't take much power to be fast.
02-27-2009, 12:19 AM
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i think he's bs'ing you... he probably added up the he hp gains on each box of bolt ons haha...
i had a 2000 si.. built motor w/ 80 shot.. only put down about 225-235 and i was running an average of 13.6 in the 1/4 on street tires.
I could actually pull on my own Termi when my gf was driving the cobra haha
If this guy has 400+hp youre going to lose my friend.
I dont miss the rice, but i sure do miss the 9k rpm powerband..
i had a 2000 si.. built motor w/ 80 shot.. only put down about 225-235 and i was running an average of 13.6 in the 1/4 on street tires.
I could actually pull on my own Termi when my gf was driving the cobra haha
If this guy has 400+hp youre going to lose my friend.
I dont miss the rice, but i sure do miss the 9k rpm powerband..
02-27-2009, 05:14 AM
#20
I think this SI is probably technically faster considering he's making that much power in a much lighter car, but his FWD is going to devastate his chances of winning if he doesn't have some sticky tires, suspension, and whatever else it takes to keep a high HP FWD car stuck to the road. If he ever does get that thing to hook, the OP is going to see taillights!