My New Lame-mobile...

JipJopJones · August 26th, 2008, 1:08 AM

This as my last car was the epitome of everything you guys hate. This car is teh epitome of everything I hate. It's a FWD, 4-cyl, economy car.

It's a 1998 Honda Civic Si. I have put some motegi wheels on it and a new sterio, and that is all I'm doing. Hopefully in about 6-8 months I will beable to sell it and buy another El Camino.

And yes I know the rims are a bit ricerish, but it beats the mismatched steelies I had on there when I bought it.

At least it's a 5-speed. Low mileage too.

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No Boss · August 26th, 2008, 1:33 AM

Not bad, as far as car-to-get-to-work goes, but wait... if you hate it so much why did you buy it?

JipJopJones · August 26th, 2008, 1:38 AM

Lol, that`s a very valid question. It`s because my parents helped me pay for it, therefore they had most of the say in what I bought. And I actually don`t hate it as much as I make it sound like I do. I`m just bitter that I had to sell my El Camino.

jayhawk · August 26th, 2008, 1:46 AM

I do not think of it as lame; It is cheap to run and maintain, gets you you where you need to go, and if you want, just a set of proper lowering springs will turn even that pokey car into a corner carver. Honda Civics are good cars that were (and still are) turned into bastard ricer mobiles by people with more money than logic.

Steve Levin · August 26th, 2008, 2:09 AM

That era Civic is a great car. My only complaint with your wheels is that they don't fit quite right -- look like you ended up raising your ride height.

But if you can lower the car an inch, I think it'll be VERY cool.

Steve

JipJopJones · August 26th, 2008, 2:28 AM

Thanks for all the positive comments guys.

I do really like the way it drives, the tires I have on the car grip the road like no tommorow. I have yet to have the car understeer, I'm afraid to try on public roads. Not a good idea.

And don't worry, I'm a sensible person, so no raping will be done to this car in the way of body kits and spoilers.

Crazyjeeper · August 26th, 2008, 2:55 AM

Care to explain the shoes hanging from the mirror?

edkwon · August 26th, 2008, 3:00 AM

You're only 18, why do you need a nicer car than that right now, i'd be totally happy with it...

Redliner · August 26th, 2008, 3:28 AM

I would be VERY happy to have it...no reason to be so apologetic!
It looks good, and as other pointed out, it IS a good car with a lot of potential for fun.
Congrats, enjoy and have fun with it!

fbc · August 26th, 2008, 3:59 AM

I don't see what's lame about it - nice, solid car, and there's plenty of potential in it. Congrats images/smilies/biggrin.gif

JipJopJones · August 26th, 2008, 4:06 AM

Once again, Thanks for the comments, I don't mean to sound like a spoiled brat when I say I don't like it. It's just, compared to my previous car, it's not really what I want. It's a great call and all, it just doesn't really suit me.

Quote:

Care to explain the shoes hanging from the mirror?

lol. Those were my first pair of shoes ever. Some people think it's weird, but I hang them from my mirror and I think it's awesome. It's also a good conversation starter when I'm giving someone a ride home that I don't really know. (I'm usually the DD if I have my car with me)

Crazyjeeper · August 26th, 2008, 4:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JipJopJones

lol. Those were my first pair of shoes ever. Some people think it's weird, but I hang them from my mirror and I think it's awesome. It's also a good conversation starter when I'm giving someone a ride home that I don't really know. (I'm usually the DD if I have my car with me)

I hereby accept your explanation images/smilies/tongue.gif

TomCat · August 26th, 2008, 4:18 AM

Nothing wrong with a good old Civic.

BTW, are you sure it's an SI model? Because it doesn't look it. And you said it had mismatched steelies? I don't know, hope you didn't get scammed.

deltableh · August 26th, 2008, 4:19 AM

Dude, nothing wrong with that. Just think of all the cash you're saving in gas money. Plus, like they said, some Tein Springs (I think H-Techs) would go a long way to make that thing a wicked handler. Just go and find yourself an autocross after images/smilies/smile.gif

Vette Boss · August 26th, 2008, 4:22 AM

Civic Si is a great car for what you're doing with it, economical and just a bit sporty. It's not completely boring, but it won't let you get into too much trouble.

At your age, the last thing you need is a 400hp+ V8, you just get tickets all the time.

JipJopJones · August 26th, 2008, 4:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomCat

Nothing wrong with a good old Civic.

BTW, are you sure it's an SI model? Because it doesn't look it. And you said it had mismatched steelies? I don't know, hope you didn't get scammed.

Ya, It's the Si. It's got the V-tech under the hood and everything. The steelies had snowtires on them, and the origonal owner had F**ked the old rims. So that's why I don't have them.

Thanks for the consern.

@ Vette boss - very true... but it's still oh so apealing. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

There is a 1968 El Camino for sale at a classic car dealer in Washington called Gio Cars, or something like that for sale with a 450hp 396 in it. Attached to a 4speed. I'm trying to save up for that. Or a Jeep Rubicon.

prizrak · August 26th, 2008, 12:57 PM

A daily don't need to be a crazy ass power house. I like the rims actually, like others said they will look better with a bit of lowering.

EsPpY · August 26th, 2008, 1:28 PM

Wheres the fart can that is so common with Civics ? images/smilies/sad.gif

Cobol74 · August 26th, 2008, 1:34 PM

Solid fair choice - no probs with it in the slightest. Obviously when funds permit trade up but 'till then this is a really cool car.

Alok · August 26th, 2008, 1:39 PM

A VTEC can't kick in, in an El Camino images/smilies/tongue.gif

August 26th, 2008, 1:08 AM	#1
JipJopJones Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 1,867 Car: 1977 Jeep CJ5/1991 Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 33	My New Lame-mobile... This as my last car was the epitome of everything you guys hate. This car is teh epitome of everything I hate. It's a FWD, 4-cyl, economy car. It's a 1998 Honda Civic Si. I have put some motegi wheels on it and a new sterio, and that is all I'm doing. Hopefully in about 6-8 months I will beable to sell it and buy another El Camino. And yes I know the rims are a bit ricerish, but it beats the mismatched steelies I had on there when I bought it. At least it's a 5-speed. Low mileage too. __________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones Eh? Rest well in the Hands of your new owner El Camino you will be mine again some day.

August 26th, 2008, 1:33 AM	#2
No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 8th, 2009 Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 24 Posts: 6,859 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 86	Not bad, as far as car-to-get-to-work goes, but wait... if you hate it so much why did you buy it? __________________

August 26th, 2008, 1:38 AM	#3
JipJopJones Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 1,867 Car: 1977 Jeep CJ5/1991 Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 33	Lol, that`s a very valid question. It`s because my parents helped me pay for it, therefore they had most of the say in what I bought. And I actually don`t hate it as much as I make it sound like I do. I`m just bitter that I had to sell my El Camino. __________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones Eh? Rest well in the Hands of your new owner El Camino you will be mine again some day.

August 26th, 2008, 1:46 AM	#4
jayhawk Cigar Smoking Man Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 2:19 AM Location: Aurora, IL. Age: 34 Posts: 6,475 Car: 07 Subaru WRX, 09 VW Tiguan. Rep Power: 234	I do not think of it as lame; It is cheap to run and maintain, gets you you where you need to go, and if you want, just a set of proper lowering springs will turn even that pokey car into a corner carver. Honda Civics are good cars that were (and still are) turned into bastard ricer mobiles by people with more money than logic. __________________ Instead of attending the circus, I visit Autoblog to see the clowns comment instead.

August 26th, 2008, 2:28 AM	#6
JipJopJones Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 1,867 Car: 1977 Jeep CJ5/1991 Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 33	Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I do really like the way it drives, the tires I have on the car grip the road like no tommorow. I have yet to have the car understeer, I'm afraid to try on public roads. Not a good idea. And don't worry, I'm a sensible person, so no raping will be done to this car in the way of body kits and spoilers. __________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones Eh? Rest well in the Hands of your new owner El Camino you will be mine again some day.

August 26th, 2008, 2:09 AM	#5
Steve Levin Master of Disaster Joined: Jun 7th, 2006 Last Online: 3:19 AM Location: Sunnyvale, California Posts: 1,076 Car: Spec Racer Ford! Rep Power: 52	That era Civic is a great car. My only complaint with your wheels is that they don't fit quite right -- look like you ended up raising your ride height. But if you can lower the car an inch, I think it'll be VERY cool. Steve

August 26th, 2008, 2:55 AM	#7
Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 3:26 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 5,128 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 164	Care to explain the shoes hanging from the mirror? __________________

August 26th, 2008, 3:00 AM	#8
edkwon Joined: Nov 21st, 2006 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Chibi J-Town Posts: 2,989 Car: Korean family car Rep Power: 39	You're only 18, why do you need a nicer car than that right now, i'd be totally happy with it...

August 26th, 2008, 3:28 AM	#9
Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: 3:09 AM Location: Brazil - South America Age: 30 Posts: 5,288 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 114	I would be VERY happy to have it...no reason to be so apologetic! It looks good, and as other pointed out, it IS a good car with a lot of potential for fun. Congrats, enjoy and have fun with it! __________________ God told me to give you candy.

August 26th, 2008, 3:59 AM	#10
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,776 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	I don't see what's lame about it - nice, solid car, and there's plenty of potential in it. Congrats __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

August 26th, 2008, 4:18 AM	#13
TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 3:23 AM Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 4,176 Rep Power: 70	Nothing wrong with a good old Civic. BTW, are you sure it's an SI model? Because it doesn't look it. And you said it had mismatched steelies? I don't know, hope you didn't get scammed. __________________

August 26th, 2008, 4:19 AM	#14
deltableh Joined: Nov 5th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Age: 23 Posts: 255 Car: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-door Rep Power: 18	Dude, nothing wrong with that. Just think of all the cash you're saving in gas money. Plus, like they said, some Tein Springs (I think H-Techs) would go a long way to make that thing a wicked handler. Just go and find yourself an autocross after

August 26th, 2008, 4:22 AM	#15
Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 2:58 AM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 23 Posts: 3,639 Car: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Rep Power: 66	Civic Si is a great car for what you're doing with it, economical and just a bit sporty. It's not completely boring, but it won't let you get into too much trouble. At your age, the last thing you need is a 400hp+ V8, you just get tickets all the time. __________________ 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T. Das Auto

August 26th, 2008, 12:57 PM	#17
prizrak Joined: Apr 2nd, 2007 Last Online: 1:31 AM Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 26 Posts: 3,023 Car: Audi A4 1.8T Rep Power: 39	A daily don't need to be a crazy ass power house. I like the rims actually, like others said they will look better with a bit of lowering.

August 26th, 2008, 1:28 PM	#18
EsPpY Joined: Jan 24th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Where F1 runs at night Posts: 1,040 Car: (someday) Honda Civic Si Rep Power: 28	Wheres the fart can that is so common with Civics ?

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Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 3:20 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 8,597 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 126	Solid fair choice - no probs with it in the slightest. Obviously when funds permit trade up but 'till then this is a really cool car. __________________ Lotus 7 Registration Mark = KAR120C : Engine Number = 461034 TZ Ross Brawn genius or what?

August 26th, 2008, 1:39 PM	#20
Alok The TomTom did it. Joined: Apr 1st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bruchsal, Deutschland Age: 22 Posts: 3,665 Rep Power: 87	A VTEC can't kick in, in an El Camino __________________ Click me not!

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