HUK Improvements for the next model year - Page 10

LoonyJohn · 24th June 2008, 23:01

Don't change the suspension!

I am happy with the ride and handling as it is, I don't need independant rear suspension taking up valuble boot space....

I like the way I can get all of my stuff, my missus stuff and my daughters into the boot whithout using a roof-box when going on hols

When do we realy get chance to tear up the roads now anyway? may as well coast along and let folks admire your ride!

LJ

l-noel · 25th June 2008, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoonyJohn

Don't change the suspension!

I am happy with the ride and handling as it is, I don't need independant rear suspension taking up valuble boot space....

I like the way I can get all of my stuff, my missus stuff and my daughters into the boot whithout using a roof-box when going on hols

When do we realy get chance to tear up the roads now anyway? may as well coast along and let folks admire your ride!

LJ

Thanks to you, you've written exactly what I'm thinking !

NH Dan · 25th June 2008, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by cityhunter

Well for what its worth (rumor) the civ is getting a facelift in october. They are doing away with the shiney silver front and replacing it with a grill like the type r, but the grill will be seperaed into two parts. Not seen any of the other plans yet!

Is that right??? where did you get that little gem from??

Unknownsoldier · 25th June 2008, 10:51

Keep the face, it's different ot every other car out there!!!!!

Changes:

Proper Auto box, not the crappy I-shift

Paint thicker than newspaper....................... this is a big point!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dash surround that doesn't scratch in a breeze!!!!!

An Auxiliary in port..... even the Aygo has one and thats only 6K!!!!!!!

Tom

eldiablo · 25th June 2008, 11:01

Surely someone has compiled a lis of all these "wishes". I was wondering, how does the dash get scratched? I have never had anything bang against it and they are in places that even the dealer would have to do it purposely!

Unknownsoldier · 25th June 2008, 20:25

Dust, a light brezze, a butterfly flapping it's wings in Barbados????? It scratches so easily it could be any of the above

Tom

eldiablo · 26th June 2008, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Dust, a light brezze, a butterfly flapping it's wings in Barbados????? It scratches so easily it could be any of the above

Tom

But I'm only just back from Barbados and I saw no butterflies flapping in my direction!

Unknownsoldier · 26th June 2008, 10:28

So hmmm it appears the civic dash is not affected by chaos theory, just by everything else

Tom

illegalhunter · 26th June 2008, 12:32

Real rear suspension , xenons as standard in the uk

cityhunter · 30th June 2008, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

Is that right??? where did you get that little gem from??

A friend of mine works for the company that makes the lights for the current civ and what i mentioned is what his boss has told him.

eldiablo · 1st July 2008, 18:38

Just did a quick photoshop with the grill of the new euro accord on the front of a Type S. Still prefer the original.

Honcho · 6th July 2008, 15:50

Clean up the messy back.

Buy-in Porsche's DSG.

Revise the suspension.

Upgrade the audio.

Kremmen · 7th July 2008, 07:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honcho

Clean up the messy back.

Buy-in Porsche's DSG.

Revise the suspension.

Upgrade the audio.

Totally agree with all of this.

NH Dan · 7th July 2008, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honcho

Clean up the messy back.

Buy-in Porsche's DSG.

Revise the suspension.

Upgrade the audio.

1) no problem with the back, makes it quite distinctive in the market and isnt much of a hindrance with regards to view (IMHO)

2) any DSG box be it Porsche or VW/Audi would cost an absolute fortune, i'd love to see it but that just aint gonna happen.

3) never had a problem with the ride.

4) never been anything other than a radio listener in mine so once again its not been an issue to me.

A 'proper' ipod/usb link like that in the new Accord

HID's at least as an option across the range

White

Leather or at least a cloth/leather option in the higher spec cars

DAB stereo

Honcho · 8th July 2008, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

1) no problem with the back, makes it quite distinctive in the market and isnt much of a hindrance with regards to view (IMHO)

2) any DSG box be it Porsche or VW/Audi would cost an absolute fortune, i'd love to see it but that just aint gonna happen.

3) never had a problem with the ride.

4) never been anything other than a radio listener in mine so once again its not been an issue to me.

A 'proper' ipod/usb link like that in the new Accord

HID's at least as an option across the range

White

Leather or at least a cloth/leather option in the higher spec cars

DAB stereo

To each his own, obviously, and a distinctive rear is never going to please everybody, due to its very distinctiveness.

In many ways the same applies to the suspension. One man's bone shaker...

However, VW/Audi managed to afford the Porsche-designed DSG and keep the Golf competitive. I'd be surprised if Honda couldn't.

There's probably some pride involved, which might be why Honda bought in the inferior Japanese box!

angie4m · 9th July 2008, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honcho

However, VW/Audi managed to afford the Porsche-designed DSG and keep the Golf competitive. I'd be surprised if Honda couldn't.

To be fair, Porsche own 30% of VW and VW are starting to build cars that are more than they are selling them for. Take for instance the new Scirocco thats going to cost more to build than the price it will be sold for.

The Bugatti Veyron cost just over 5 million to build but retails at £875,000.00.

Thats a cracking idea if you wish to lose money, however thats not the aim of the game

Brodick · 10th July 2008, 01:22

VW are currently making a loss on every golf sold !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nuts completely nuts

Honcho · 10th July 2008, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

VW are currently making a loss on every golf sold !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nuts completely nuts

You're right. It is nuts, of course.

But the DSG is only a tiny part of the Golf problem.

The entire manufacturing process is at fault and is to be reorganised. A massive task.

Honda have bought-in components from many foreign manufacturers. I just think they go further and pay Porsche for the rights to manufacture or install the DSG.

If not?

Start working on a twin clutch system of their own.

DonOne · 13th July 2008, 10:56

I think the main thing they will do is get rid if the rear spoiler. And add a bidet (rear wash wipe)

angie4m · 15th July 2008, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonOne

I think the main thing they will do is get rid if the rear spoiler. And add a bidet (rear wash wipe)

And ruin the look of the car

No thanks

24th June 2008, 23:01	#181 (permalink)
LoonyJohn Honda Tardis Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th February 2007 Location: NE Derbyshire Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	suspension Don't change the suspension! I am happy with the ride and handling as it is, I don't need independant rear suspension taking up valuble boot space.... I like the way I can get all of my stuff, my missus stuff and my daughters into the boot whithout using a roof-box when going on hols When do we realy get chance to tear up the roads now anyway? may as well coast along and let folks admire your ride! LJ

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 46 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	Keep the face, it's different ot every other car out there!!!!! Changes: Proper Auto box, not the crappy I-shift Paint thicker than newspaper....................... this is a big point!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dash surround that doesn't scratch in a breeze!!!!! An Auxiliary in port..... even the Aygo has one and thats only 6K!!!!!!! Tom

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eldiablo Valve Cap Join Date: 20th September 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 31 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Surely someone has compiled a lis of all these "wishes". I was wondering, how does the dash get scratched? I have never had anything bang against it and they are in places that even the dealer would have to do it purposely!

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 46 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	So hmmm it appears the civic dash is not affected by chaos theory, just by everything else Tom

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