Why so much SRT-4 hatred?
12-05-2003, 06:11 PM
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In regards to a stock turbo Honda, doubt it'll happen, not even in Japan. 
Like I said, their credo is NA power. That's why they developed VTEC, as an alternative to turbo power originally.
Besides, Civic and Integ turbo kits are dirt cheap here anyway.
Like I said, their credo is NA power. That's why they developed VTEC, as an alternative to turbo power originally.
Besides, Civic and Integ turbo kits are dirt cheap here anyway.
12-05-2003, 06:17 PM
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Good info about Honda. I wasn't assuming Honda would jump into the turbo field, I thought they'd be jumping into the compact car scene with a real "player". The SI is cool and all, but they need something with more power.
Good replies so far. I completely understand not liking the buyers mentality, but it definitely doesn't hold true for all of 'em. Our Subaru crowd is generally much more refined, but there's even a lot of borderline "fast and furious" types here now that the WRX has shown up stateside.
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Good replies so far. I completely understand not liking the buyers mentality, but it definitely doesn't hold true for all of 'em. Our Subaru crowd is generally much more refined, but there's even a lot of borderline "fast and furious" types here now that the WRX has shown up stateside.
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12-05-2003, 08:07 PM
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Sorry to keep on going on about Honda, but there're alot of people who would argue that the RSX Type-S is in the same class as the WRX, SRT-4, etc. It's likely that Honda believes the sales figures generated these people (or perhaps the more generous ones that go for the S2000, a very worthy roadster IMHO).
12-05-2003, 08:08 PM
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With so many criminals, perverts, crooked politicians, and underhanded corporations in society, I don't have the time nor the inclination to hate someone based on what they drive.
The SRT-4 isn't what I would buy because I like AWD but I still like the car just the same.
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The SRT-4 isn't what I would buy because I like AWD but I still like the car just the same.
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12-05-2003, 10:01 PM
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Every car is nice for its own reasons.
I used to hate RSX type S until I actually drove one. Man that thing is pretty swet. The interior beats the wrx's hand down and reving to 8000 is pretty exciting.
And when I took the SRT4 onto an open road and blasted it, o man that car is pretty mean with the FMIC and all.
With regards to a turbo civic, honda would be the last company to make a factory hotrod. I seriously doubt they would offer a t-25 powered civic or something. Although I think a turbo civic SI for aroun17 K would be pretty off the hook.
But then there's already the Mazdaspeed Protege, yeah I'm waiting to go test drive that for the heck of it. I want to see what "best handling FWD car ever" means. Remember the C&D or motortrend article where they pitted the MP3 (that's not even the mazdaspeed) against EVO and ferrari?
And I heard Mazdaspeeds make almost 250 hp with just a few boltons, the dealer was selling them for 16995, not bad at all!
I used to hate RSX type S until I actually drove one. Man that thing is pretty swet. The interior beats the wrx's hand down and reving to 8000 is pretty exciting.
And when I took the SRT4 onto an open road and blasted it, o man that car is pretty mean with the FMIC and all.
With regards to a turbo civic, honda would be the last company to make a factory hotrod. I seriously doubt they would offer a t-25 powered civic or something. Although I think a turbo civic SI for aroun17 K would be pretty off the hook.
But then there's already the Mazdaspeed Protege, yeah I'm waiting to go test drive that for the heck of it. I want to see what "best handling FWD car ever" means. Remember the C&D or motortrend article where they pitted the MP3 (that's not even the mazdaspeed) against EVO and ferrari?
And I heard Mazdaspeeds make almost 250 hp with just a few boltons, the dealer was selling them for 16995, not bad at all!
12-05-2003, 10:07 PM
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Originally posted by Strng1dah
If I were buying a car now instead of 2 years ago, I would be buying an SRT4 over a WRX.
If I were buying a car now instead of 2 years ago, I would be buying an SRT4 over a WRX.
12-05-2003, 10:54 PM
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Originally posted by Choku Dori
Oh, and reson number 8:
8. Marshall (TurnWRX) is secretly in love with them
Oh, and reson number 8:
8. Marshall (TurnWRX) is secretly in love with them
What's a secret is that I've made love to one before 
:banana: lol j/k
12-05-2003, 10:55 PM
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Originally posted by verc
Every car is nice for its own reasons.
I used to hate RSX type S until I actually drove one. Man that thing is pretty swet. The interior beats the wrx's hand down and reving to 8000 is pretty exciting. ...
And I heard Mazdaspeeds make almost 250 hp with just a few boltons, the dealer was selling them for 16995, not bad at all!
Every car is nice for its own reasons.
I used to hate RSX type S until I actually drove one. Man that thing is pretty swet. The interior beats the wrx's hand down and reving to 8000 is pretty exciting. ...
And I heard Mazdaspeeds make almost 250 hp with just a few boltons, the dealer was selling them for 16995, not bad at all!
As for Mazdaspeed Protege's, it'd prolly take a new turbocharger to get it to 250hp
That's bolt-on, technically!I'd still like to try out an SRT-4, though, so that I can legitimize my distaste for it
And *GASP* Marshall's a NEON-sexual!!!!!!!
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12-05-2003, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by international B
whoa there... i wouldnt go that far
whoa there... i wouldnt go that far
If it wasn't for the nice subaru community, I would've gotten one myself as well. In fact, when I get enough money, I'll have a wrx and an srt-4
Best of both worlds :banana:
12-05-2003, 10:57 PM
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Originally posted by Choku Dori
I'd still like to try out an SRT-4, though, so that I can legitimize my distaste for it
I'd still like to try out an SRT-4, though, so that I can legitimize my distaste for it
Whoa, that's the first time you haven't called it a neon. It must be gettin to ya
12-05-2003, 11:16 PM
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Yeah, your NEON-sexuality is really taking a toll on me
Besides, if I test-drove some beater Neon, I couldn't legitimately bash the SRT-4.
And why the hell is it called the SRT-4?! It's not even 4-wheel drive or anything!
Besides, if I test-drove some beater Neon, I couldn't legitimately bash the SRT-4.
And why the hell is it called the SRT-4?! It's not even 4-wheel drive or anything!