[HUK] Improvements for the next model year - Page 9

Robit · 6th September 2007, 21:12

How about decent genuine alloy trim rather than Airfix kit spec silver plastic .

czechplastik · 8th September 2007, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Robit

How about decent genuine alloy trim rather than Airfix kit spec silver plastic .

Cost is the factor there. How many hatches do you know of with genuine alloy trim?

None

Robit · 9th September 2007, 18:20

ok fair point but the civic has lower grade plastic alloy than even a Punto sporting . It just makes the car feel so cheap ! My mk1 type R was so much better in build, this model is a step back in engineering (Rear suspension) , it is less than the sum of it's parts unlike the previous model .Just wish I had had an extended test drive !

Courtman · 11th December 2007, 09:48

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Originally Posted by czechplastik

Cost is the factor there. How many hatches do you know of with genuine alloy trim?

None

My Dad's 2005 Accord has better handles than the Civic - made of metal too IIRC, polished and shiny and look much smarter too. If they could do it on the Accord, why not on the front doors of the Civic?

Seirrah · 11th December 2007, 10:54

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Originally Posted by Pottsy

AUX in
The Jazz has somewhere for your mp3 player - why not the Civic?

Quoted for truth.

Honcho · 11th December 2007, 19:52

Completely new suspension using multilink.

Completely new semi-auto box using two clutches.

Completely new instrument panel material.

Completely new rear window design allowing decent visibility.

What a car we'd have then!

Brodick · 11th December 2007, 22:56

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Originally Posted by Honcho

Completely new suspension using multilink.

Completely new semi-auto box using two clutches.

Completely new instrument panel material.

Completely new rear window design allowing decent visibility.

What a car we'd have then!

All good ideas Honcho agree with most of them
but get your cheque book out add a grand at least to the price of the car

Part of them problem with the current car is that they have had to cut costs in the build so it compete's with the Focus, Astra, Golf etc

Topcat · 11th December 2007, 23:38

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Originally Posted by Brodick

Part of them problem with the current car is that they have had to cut costs in the build so it compete's with the Focus, Astra, Golf etc

Oh what rubbish, the standard Golf with the same add ons cost much more than the civic when I was looking and the Focus was slightly under but it was a 1.6 engine!!

Jack The Lad. · 11th December 2007, 23:46

Can't you two sleep either.
Was thinking it was just me.

Dimplyred · 11th December 2007, 23:50

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Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

Can't you two sleep either.
Was thinking it was just me.

Just reading todays posts JTL

That's if you mean me as one of the two

Jack The Lad. · 11th December 2007, 23:52

I have so many work things going on in my head Dimply.
Haven't given Christmas a thought yet.

LoonyJohn · 14th December 2007, 00:09

On the EX model, how about improving the way the heater direction is displayed? It can only be seen if the nav / audio screen is turned on

Only realised this the other day, had the car 6 months now... suppose I should have read the manual

LJ

rallakias · 14th December 2007, 05:56

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Originally Posted by Topcat

Oh what rubbish, the standard Golf with the same add ons cost much more than the civic when I was looking and the Focus was slightly under but it was a 1.6 engine!!

The same happens in Greece

Robertinos · 22nd February 2008, 00:07

Bi-xsenon will be nice, aux out on the audio console is needed for sure, because civic (at least)coupe will be (in the most percent) driven by younger population, so aux out on audio deck will be nice refreshment for new buyers. Maybe rear Type R spoiler on Type S will be nice also.

FergusTheDog · 15th March 2008, 12:30

Some thoughts after 18k miles (and I'll try not to repeat my suggestions from earlier).

1. If headlights are set in auto make sure they come on for a minimum time (e.g. 2 mins). I've seen several near misses where the lights come on momentarily and other drivers think they're being flashed. That's why I don't use "auto" on my Civic.

2. Better range of seat adjustment.

3. Move the fuel gauge to where the "Rev" lights are (as per the Hybrid)

4. Move the handbrake lever to the same position as on the Hybrid.

5. Make the spare wheel standard fit.

eldiablo · 2nd April 2008, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Pottsy

Not faults, but irritations that would be nice fixed for the next MY:

AUX in
The Jazz has somewhere for your mp3 player - why not the Civic?

Manual dash brightness
A light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness would be nice.

Window off switch
Should leave the windows controllable by the driver.

Windows up with key fob button press
Just like the VAG cars.

Electric mirrors
Option to have them move in and out with the door locks.

Bassworks
Should be adjustable by the owner.

Any others?

Jump to this link to activate your automatic door locks.
[HOW TO] Activate automatic door locks at 10mph ('06 models only)

14th December 2007, 00:09	#172 (permalink)
LoonyJohn Honda Tardis Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 17th February 2007 Location: NE Derbyshire Posts: 100	Improvements On the EX model, how about improving the way the heater direction is displayed? It can only be seen if the nav / audio screen is turned on Only realised this the other day, had the car 6 months now... suppose I should have read the manual LJ

15th March 2008, 12:30	#175 (permalink)
FergusTheDog Wheelnut Join Date: 25th May 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 67	What I'd like to see Some thoughts after 18k miles (and I'll try not to repeat my suggestions from earlier). 1. If headlights are set in auto make sure they come on for a minimum time (e.g. 2 mins). I've seen several near misses where the lights come on momentarily and other drivers think they're being flashed. That's why I don't use "auto" on my Civic. 2. Better range of seat adjustment. 3. Move the fuel gauge to where the "Rev" lights are (as per the Hybrid) 4. Move the handbrake lever to the same position as on the Hybrid. 5. Make the spare wheel standard fit.

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6th September 2007, 21:12	#161 (permalink)
Robit Valve Cap Join Date: 6th September 2007 Posts: 6	How about decent genuine alloy trim rather than Airfix kit spec silver plastic .

9th September 2007, 18:20	#163 (permalink)
Robit Valve Cap Join Date: 6th September 2007 Posts: 6	ok fair point but the civic has lower grade plastic alloy than even a Punto sporting . It just makes the car feel so cheap ! My mk1 type R was so much better in build, this model is a step back in engineering (Rear suspension) , it is less than the sum of it's parts unlike the previous model .Just wish I had had an extended test drive !

11th December 2007, 19:52	#166 (permalink)
Honcho Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th October 2006 Posts: 251	Completely new suspension using multilink. Completely new semi-auto box using two clutches. Completely new instrument panel material. Completely new rear window design allowing decent visibility. What a car we'd have then!

11th December 2007, 23:46	#169 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,287	Can't you two sleep either. Was thinking it was just me.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,287	I have so many work things going on in my head Dimply. Haven't given Christmas a thought yet.

22nd February 2008, 00:07	#174 (permalink)
Robertinos Valve Cap Join Date: 13th January 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 6	Bi-xsenon will be nice, aux out on the audio console is needed for sure, because civic (at least)coupe will be (in the most percent) driven by younger population, so aux out on audio deck will be nice refreshment for new buyers. Maybe rear Type R spoiler on Type S will be nice also.

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