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Written by CivicAdmin
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Wednesday, 20 May 2009 09:51 |
The FlashPro allows full user tuning and datalogging of late model performance Civics. It includes Windows based software called FlashProManager.
The FlashPro connects from your laptop's USB port to your vehicles diagnostic port to provide 90 second programming with a variety of calibrations with extensive real time and stored datalogging capabilities.
Supported vehicles
2006 + US Civic Si
2007 + European Civic Type R
2007 + Japanese Civic Type R
Price and availability
$795 in June 2009
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Written by Civic Admin
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Sunday, 15 March 2009 19:29 |
The Specs
The top Civic model is the Type-R, an explosive device that uses Honda's 2.0-liter four-cylinder twin-cam engine, with its patented i-VTEC camshaft switching device. The raw numbers are 198 hp and 142 lb-ft of torque with a top speed of 146 mph, 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 25.8 mpg (U.S.).
Inside, the Type-R version gets sport seats that trade comfort for increased support. There are a load of natty go-faster extras like drilled aluminum pedals, Type-R doorsill plates, a red-stitched leather steering wheel and Alcantara seat insets and a cold and clammy bare-aluminum gearshift knob. The rear-seat practicality remains, with lifting rear-seat bases for the those "Do you mind if my St. Bernard comes along too?" days. The trunk is large as well; instead of a spare you get a pump and a bottle of gloop, and there is a secret lower compartment.
The Drive
Start the engine via the ludicrously large red starter button and the mildly buzzy engine note confirms that, yes, this is indeed a performance Honda. Not that you'd notice it initially. The engine's torque might be spread further down and more evenly than in the old car, but with the scales tipping at 2793 pounds, the Type-R's engine has quite a lot to do. As a result the car feels brisk rather than fast. By the time the rev counter is indicating 5500 rpm, the engine feels asthmatic and is making a lot of noise, to no particular avail. Then something remarkable happens: inside the engine, the management computer engages a set of race-cam profiles, the exhaust adopts a spine-tingling scream and the charge starts all over again. Not that the performance is quite as ludicrous as the engine's note, but with a full 8000 rpm capability and the snappiest six-speed gearbox you'll find this side of a Hewland race-car transmission, you'll be having so much fun you'll barely notice the slight lack of urge.
Steering was the old car's bête noir; Honda has improved the new Type-R's helm immeasurably. A slight lack of feedback, yes, but positive and easy-to-judge corner entry speed. The ride, however, is simply appalling. You need to be careful you don't drive around with your tongue between your teeth in the Type-R—one big bump and you'll be lisping for the rest of your days. In fact, the ride is tiresome and after a while, painful, but it doesn't seem to affect the handling that much.
The Type-R is a very distinctive take on a performance car and unmistakably Honda. It's attractive and, for the most part, well-made, although the way the door skins flex when the electric windows close speaks of Honda cost-cutting in little areas we are not supposed to notice.
(www.popularmechanics.com) |
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Written by Civic Admin
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Tuesday, 24 February 2009 13:08 |
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Widely considered the prototypical modern sport compact car, the newly-updated 2009 Honda Civic Si, available as a coupe or a sedan, epitomizes 4-cylinder performance in an era when fuel prices have made large-displacement performance vehicles less practical. The Civic Si upshifts into 2009 with revised styling and new features that include standard integrated fog lamps, USB Audio Interface1, and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® on models equipped with the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Activation2.
The Civic Si serves as the performance halo for the Civic nameplate placing a premium on fun-to-drive character with a high-revving, 197-horsepower, 8000 rpm redline, 2.0 liter i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine; 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission; and a helical-type, limited-slip differential for enhanced traction in high-performance driving situations.
The Honda Civic Si enhances the performance potential of the Civic architecture. Exclusive sport suspension highlights consist of firm spring, damper and stabilizer bar tuning along with exclusive 17-inch alloy wheels and high-performance P215/45 R17 87V tires. Exterior appointments include a rear deck lid spoiler (low profile on sedan) and front and rear Si emblems.
The interior design provides a performance-driving environment with Si-exclusive firmly-bolstered synthetic suede seats with red stitching, red backlit gauges, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob.
The interior's two-tier instrument panel conveys a futuristic design with quick-reference meter positioning and includes a rev-limit indicator light. A leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel column is standard, along with a leather-wrapped aluminum shift knob. The 7-speaker, 350-watt premium audio system features a subwoofer, Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC), MP3/WMA3 playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, USB Audio Interface and XM®4 Satellite Radio for navigation-equipped models. The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files.
(hondanews.com)
Civic Si Photos
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Written by Civic Admin
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Monday, 23 February 2009 23:39 |
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 The 2009 Civic Type S features tweaked exterior plastics, a new rear combination light cluster as well as a revised front grille. Inside, there are new seat fabrics while a brushed metal effect trim and matte finish, as seen in the Type R, have been applied to the instrument console.
Type-S Photos |
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Written by Civic Admin
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Tuesday, 10 February 2009 23:23 |
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 Honda is considering bringing its European market Civic Type R to the United States for the 2010 model year, according to a published report. The Type R is equipped with a 2.0-liter iVTEC engine delivering 220 horsepower. It also features sportier suspension and an appearance kit.
An assistant chief engineer from Honda told Winding Road magazine during a recent press event that the automaker is planning to send the Japanese-market Type R with a horsepower boost and a limited-slip differential to America.
The Type R sedan is more likely to come to the U.S. than the angular Type-R hatchback, since the latter model was notdesigned with the North American market in mind.
Type R Photos |
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