The Manhattan Project II: Sporty's Civic Build

[Rupert]

I'm not really into any of those things, though.

[12,000 RPM]

I dont want to piss off the "peaceful"

[12,000 RPM]

Trouble in paradise already. Loading up the car with gym stuff, trunk wouldn't close. We got hit with a deep freeze down here and I guess the cold did something to the latch. Had to drive the Z in

For some reason I wasn't speeding as much in the Z today as I usually do. I passed some people but it wasn't the 80 MPH dash it usually is. Z controls are so comically heavy though, it really makes no sense. Its not for the weak but the heft is not feedback so its unnecessary. Big thing I really noticed though was how much better the Z's stereo is. That sub makes a huge difference. I will need a headunit that has the ability to delay different channels though to get everything synced up.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Spray some WD40 on the latches and in your lock holes! That'll help prevent freezing.....

[hotrodalex]

Wait did you just leave your trunk open all day?

[12,000 RPM]

I backed it up to a bush and put a tire iron on it. There was a guy in my lot who left the windows of his G35 coupe open for WEEKS.... nobody messed with it. I'm gonna take it to Honda tonight. They should fix it for free.

[FoMoJo]

Trouble in paradise already. Loading up the car with gym stuff, trunk wouldn't close. We got hit with a deep freeze down here and I guess the cold did something to the latch. Had to drive the Z in

For some reason I wasn't speeding as much in the Z today as I usually do. I passed some people but it wasn't the 80 MPH dash it usually is. Z controls are so comically heavy though, it really makes no sense. Its not for the weak but the heft is not feedback so its unnecessary. Big thing I really noticed though was how much better the Z's stereo is. That sub makes a huge difference. I will need a headunit that has the ability to delay different channels though to get everything synced up.

Did you slam it a few times?  Sometimes that works.

[MX793]

I've never heard of or seen a latch or lock freezing up such that it won't close due to cold temps.  I've had them freeze shut and not open due to moisture inside the lock turning to ice and binding up, but once you break it free, they'll latch closed again.

[SVT666]

I've never heard of or seen a latch or lock freezing up such that it won't close due to cold temps.  I've had them freeze shut and not open due to moisture inside the lock turning to ice and binding up, but once you break it free, they'll latch closed again.

I've had it happen...but I live in Canada,  so......

[MX793]

I've had it happen...but I live in Canada,  so......

Winters here are as cold or colder, on average, than they are Pacific NW.

[hotrodalex]

I've accidentally knocked the latch closed while the trunk was open, meaning it wouldn't latch. Just had to turn the key again or hit the trunk button and it would work.

[Raza]

Ricer diagonal.

Hey! Some people need to do that in their stock cars.

[12,000 RPM]

I think the cable in the release snapped. Anyways its at the dealership. We will see what happens

[CJ]

I think the cable in the release snapped. Anyways its at the dealership. We will see what happens

The latch failed on my mom's Accord, so I can't say I'm terribly surprised.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

:RECORD SCRATCH: HONDAS BREAK? 

[Rupert]

What are you going to ask for the Z when you sell it?

[Eye of the Tiger]

What are you going to ask for the Z when you sell it?

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[Rupert]

Welcome, noob. This question has already been answered. Learn to use the search button.

I probably asked it. Don't care, search is shit last time I checked. It'll take him 8 seconds and he'll get to advertise here a little in a non-advertisey way.

[12,000 RPM]

What are you going to ask for the Z when you sell it?

I will ask for 8 but Im hoping to get like 7

[Rupert]

That's not too bad. I think they're a bit spendier around here.

[12,000 RPM]

They are not very common down here for less than 10K, at least when I was looking. Mine has miles and a little interior wear and tear but its so mechanically solid. Would be a really fun project car and can be a decent daily driver for someone not bothered by the noise/costs.

[FoMoJo]

:RECORD SCRATCH: HONDAS BREAK? 

They did admit to programme problems with their problem reporting applications. 

[12,000 RPM]

Hondas have always had little niggles. All of my Accords had main relay issues that kept the car from starting with a hot interior. Easy fix though. Everyone knows about the V6 transmissions from the late 90s. But even still, you see plenty of 10-20 year old "problem Hondas" on the road running fine. So they aren't anything that will sideline the cars.

[SVT666]

Winters here are as cold or colder, on average, than they are Pacific NW.

They aren't colder than Edmonton. That's where I loved for 5 years. Then I lived in Calgary for another 5.

[Rupert]

They are not very common down here for less than 10K, at least when I was looking. Mine has miles and a little interior wear and tear but its so mechanically solid. Would be a really fun project car and can be a decent daily driver for someone not bothered by the noise/costs.

Maybe I should drive one and then buy from the east. Always wanted to drive across the country.

[Raza]

Maybe I should drive one and then buy from the east. Always wanted to drive across the country.

350Zs are surprisingly comfortable and agreeable to drive in. Wouldn't be a bad car for a cross country trip.

[hotrodalex]

The 370Z has steadily moved up my list in the past year.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

The 370Z has steadily moved up my list in the past year.

From a purely statistical standpoint, the 370z is possibly the best performance option besides the miata.  It offers a lot of performance for the money in a pretty decent package.

[12,000 RPM]

I think the HR 350 is the better value used though. Unless you really want the nicer interior. From a pure straight line perspective on the street I was not impressed. You need to hit triple digit speeds to really feel the difference

[hotrodalex]

350 hasnt aged well IMO.