RA Question
Nearly all my friends are larger (i.e. wider) than I am, and have stated the seat is damn near too narrow for them to sit in... women with wide hips especially complain cause their butt doesn't fit between the lower seat bolsters...
Oh yeah, be careful the first time you sit in the car... it might make you go cross eyed in pain, if you don't do it right...
The Recaro seats are well worth it. They feel great, its like getting a hug everytime you get in your car lol. They not only feel good but they look great. The HIDs are worth it too. Might as well get what you want the first time. For me I went with the RA over the EVO because it has everything I wanted and I can just put a little cash into the power aspect and be right up there. You won't be disappointed, nothing like turbo and AWD. Get something different.
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if you are going to get an si, you should wait til the new one is released next year for the 2012 model year.
2013 model year will be great, probably when I trade her in. Golf R/GTI, possible return of Alfa Romeo, possible new mr2/supra, Evo XI, etc...
2013 model year will be great, probably when I trade her in. Golf R/GTI, possible return of Alfa Romeo, possible new mr2/supra, Evo XI, etc...
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As I read through previous comments, here's why I bought the RA.
I'm looking for a AWD car why RWD or FWD? AWD rock ***! (Try gassing on turns with the SI and with the RA, you'll see what I mean after done that)
The look of the RA is mean as hell with the vented EVO hood compared to the civic looking SI.
(I still got checked out by other high class car owners Mers, BMW)
Available on TARMAC, GRAVEL, SNOW to control how the % of the AWD you want. (Ask the dealer ship for more information)
TURBO! yeah, turbo I always wanted an affordable car with turbo.
Last but not least, PADDLE SHIFTERS, as most expensive sports cars have them, the RA has it too!
I'm looking for a AWD car why RWD or FWD? AWD rock ***! (Try gassing on turns with the SI and with the RA, you'll see what I mean after done that)
The look of the RA is mean as hell with the vented EVO hood compared to the civic looking SI.
(I still got checked out by other high class car owners Mers, BMW)
Available on TARMAC, GRAVEL, SNOW to control how the % of the AWD you want. (Ask the dealer ship for more information)
TURBO! yeah, turbo I always wanted an affordable car with turbo.
Last but not least, PADDLE SHIFTERS, as most expensive sports cars have them, the RA has it too!
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Not to be a dick...
The Si is a Civic, just like the Type-R is a Integra.
The ACD controls lockup. The torque split is 50/50 always.
Anyways, Have you thought about older Evos? or even... a 3000GT or a 2nd Gen Eclipse GSX?
The Ralliart is a good car. Though like someone else said, make sure you don't regret your decision.
Also I have to say the stock seats-non Recaro-in the Ralliart suck. I have a 30" waist and I slide in the seat.
The Si is a Civic, just like the Type-R is a Integra.
Anyways, Have you thought about older Evos? or even... a 3000GT or a 2nd Gen Eclipse GSX?
The Ralliart is a good car. Though like someone else said, make sure you don't regret your decision.
Also I have to say the stock seats-non Recaro-in the Ralliart suck. I have a 30" waist and I slide in the seat.
Last edited by stfuad; Aug 18, 2010 at 04:42 PM.
HAHA! Well...maybe it could have the same effect as the women who bind their feet in certain countries to keep them small. People lets make sure to give our woman a ride in the car daily in an effort to keep expansion within the confines of the Recaro form-factor!
Last edited by Piper747; Aug 18, 2010 at 06:43 PM.
Originally Posted by Piper747
HAHA! Well...maybe it could have the same effect as the women who bind their feet in certain countries to keep them small. People lets make sure to give our woman a ride in the car daily in an effort to keep expansion within the confines of the Recaro form-factor!
LOL the Yakisoba noodles are the best. The chow mein teriyaki beef are delicious too mmmmnnn.
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Not to be a dick...
The Si is a Civic, just like the Type-R is a Integra.
The ACD controls lockup. The torque split is 50/50 always.
Anyways, Have you thought about older Evos? or even... a 3000GT or a 2nd Gen Eclipse GSX?
The Ralliart is a good car. Though like someone else said, make sure you don't regret your decision.
Also I have to say the stock seats-non Recaro-in the Ralliart suck. I have a 30" waist and I slide in the seat.
The Si is a Civic, just like the Type-R is a Integra.
The ACD controls lockup. The torque split is 50/50 always.
Anyways, Have you thought about older Evos? or even... a 3000GT or a 2nd Gen Eclipse GSX?
The Ralliart is a good car. Though like someone else said, make sure you don't regret your decision.
Also I have to say the stock seats-non Recaro-in the Ralliart suck. I have a 30" waist and I slide in the seat.
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As I read through previous comments, here's why I bought the RA.
I'm looking for a AWD car why RWD or FWD? AWD rock ***! (Try gassing on turns with the SI and with the RA, you'll see what I mean after done that)
The look of the RA is mean as hell with the vented EVO hood compared to the civic looking SI.
(I still got checked out by other high class car owners Mers, BMW)
Available on TARMAC, GRAVEL, SNOW to control how the % of the AWD you want. (Ask the dealer ship for more information)
TURBO! yeah, turbo I always wanted an affordable car with turbo.
Last but not least, PADDLE SHIFTERS, as most expensive sports cars have them, the RA has it too!
I'm looking for a AWD car why RWD or FWD? AWD rock ***! (Try gassing on turns with the SI and with the RA, you'll see what I mean after done that)
The look of the RA is mean as hell with the vented EVO hood compared to the civic looking SI.
(I still got checked out by other high class car owners Mers, BMW)
Available on TARMAC, GRAVEL, SNOW to control how the % of the AWD you want. (Ask the dealer ship for more information)
TURBO! yeah, turbo I always wanted an affordable car with turbo.
Last but not least, PADDLE SHIFTERS, as most expensive sports cars have them, the RA has it too!
Btw I took a test drive.And the car made my 03 civic feel like a Model T. It was awesome. I don't even want to touch a car without turbo anymore. Lucky for me the car had recaro seats as well. They were comfortable and I didn't have a problem with them.
Not to be a dick...
The Si is a Civic, just like the Type-R is a Integra.
The ACD controls lockup. The torque split is 50/50 always.
Anyways, Have you thought about older Evos? or even... a 3000GT or a 2nd Gen Eclipse GSX?
The Ralliart is a good car. Though like someone else said, make sure you don't regret your decision.
Also I have to say the stock seats-non Recaro-in the Ralliart suck. I have a 30" waist and I slide in the seat.
The Si is a Civic, just like the Type-R is a Integra.
The ACD controls lockup. The torque split is 50/50 always.
Anyways, Have you thought about older Evos? or even... a 3000GT or a 2nd Gen Eclipse GSX?
The Ralliart is a good car. Though like someone else said, make sure you don't regret your decision.
Also I have to say the stock seats-non Recaro-in the Ralliart suck. I have a 30" waist and I slide in the seat.
