adapting to a more aggressive driving style

maarten328 · 8th July 2008, 20:43

I'm driving a civic 1.8 for the last 3 months; and i like it.
Although the car is not really fast; i don't like to drive it slow; lets say under 4000 rpm when accelerating. I think is boring then.
Above the 4000 I really like it.

So what happened; i adjusted to a driving style of speeding and always looking out for speedtraps; like Niki Lauda on his way home.

Every morning before i go to work i think: today i'm gona drive it slow and behave myself. Unfortunately; that feeling only lasts for about 3 minutes.

Is this problem familiar with you guys or is it just me who needs to learn how to control oneself? I just think it's not the comfortable car to cruise; but more like the car to push.

is it bad for the car (engine, suspention) in the long term to rev it up an drive it fast when warm? Did anyone feel difference in quality-appeal when you compare a mileage from 10000 with one form lets say 80000?

illegalhunter · 8th July 2008, 20:47

Drive it like you stole it.

Unknownsoldier · 8th July 2008, 21:23

Exactly,

Tom

NH Dan · 8th July 2008, 21:35

2nd that

gm1980 · 8th July 2008, 22:08

Same problem here mate. But petrol prices calmed me down. But in any case although not a fast car it never dissapointed me (except rattles) So far Mercedes CLK 200 Kompressore beaten, BMW 520D also and the last one few days ago a Lexus IS200 TRD (5 speed automatic) over 200 BHP and a lot of medifications. I know the guy owns it because it used to work for my father. So every now and then I am giving it a try but mostly calmed driving.

Steeph · 8th July 2008, 22:52

I drive the diesel but I find it difficult (and indeed a bit boring) to drive slow. Accelerating is so effortlessly with this engine you're doing 150km/h before you've blinked your eye.

So I try to keep it down a bit, but quite often I don't really succeed in that.

f.ss.t · 9th July 2008, 02:33

hey all... its true, civics feel like they are meant to be pushed. its that vtec noise, so addictive.. i am usually driving late at night - around 2am, most other cars on the road at that time are taxis or police, but that still doesnt stop me driving 2 miles slow and the odd 400metres like a quarter mile drag strip! then again i am only 19. but i too find it hard to cruise, and i dont know if anyone else has this problem... but when your driving fast my gear changes are swift and non jerky, when driving slow - ie. 1st -2nd gear at 14mph, 2-3rd at 27, 3-4th 30-33mph i slow my gear change right down and that actually with my mind and i do worse gear changes... and dont say its because im 19, i used to be in formula 3000 on the bmw sauber team when i was 15.

back to the point, its boring driving slow, and furthermore i realise already how our lives are run by far too many laws...if you want to drive fast, it should be your choice, fair enough speed limits around schools et.c, you do get the occassional ar%ehole, but why at 3am when i am driving do i stop at redlights when the street is dead, why when there are no cameras do i do 53mph in a 50, or 44 in a 40.... who is there to catch me... this is a nanny state... forget autobahns and the nurburgring... im moving to the isle of man! haha

mastermindmark · 9th July 2008, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

Drive it like you stole it.

Greatest reply ever

Nick7 · 9th July 2008, 11:01

Honestly... I can easily driver more relaxing in my Civic.
However, old one... now that one just screams all the time to rev it over 5.5k, and it's close to impossible to drive it slow

Charles_Harding · 9th July 2008, 11:44

You'ld drive it slow if you had Lady H. beside you!

It's not just your licence she'll take away!

......but I do nip out occasionally to get a loaf of bread from the motorway service station!

"On one of our trips to the States, I lost the corkscrew.
We had to live on nothing but food and water for several days!"

CivicLover_BE · 9th July 2008, 11:44

You're so right man, earlier this week i told my wife... this civic ain't the car for me (i drove a volvo before the civic).. when i get behind the wheel, some little devil takes over control and this car is just begging to be driven swift... It's because it's so responsive and sporty... love the car (although not the built quality i had in my Volvo) !!

lxf2442 · 9th July 2008, 11:59

Constantly being told off by my wife, and the driving style is getting SO bad now that i have started keeping race line on corners. I should stop

harleyfatboy · 9th July 2008, 12:06

lxf2442 ...Dont know about you man ...But i always thought a race line should belong on the track ...Must be time for coffee ...ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

Charles_Harding · 9th July 2008, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by lxf2442

Constantly being told off by my wife, and the driving style is getting SO bad now that i have started keeping race line on corners. I should stop

Don't stop on corners, that'll be even worse!

......know what you meen tho'.

.... .built for corners, this one!

"My doctor has advised me to give up those intimate little dinners for four.
Unless there are at least three people eating with me!"

alanwalne · 9th July 2008, 13:14

After 14000 miles of mainly motorway driving my front Michelins are down to 3mm

illegalhunter · 9th July 2008, 13:20

Taking the racing line throw the corners , your taking it toooo far lol

Charles_Harding · 9th July 2008, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

Taking the racing line throw the corners , your taking it toooo far lol

Surely, that's the shortest route!

"Happiness is finding two olives in your Martini when you're hungry!"

8th July 2008, 20:43	#1 (permalink)
maarten328 Valve Cap Join Date: 8th February 2008 Location: Holland Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	adapting to a more aggressive driving style I'm driving a civic 1.8 for the last 3 months; and i like it. Although the car is not really fast; i don't like to drive it slow; lets say under 4000 rpm when accelerating. I think is boring then. Above the 4000 I really like it. So what happened; i adjusted to a driving style of speeding and always looking out for speedtraps; like Niki Lauda on his way home. Every morning before i go to work i think: today i'm gona drive it slow and behave myself. Unfortunately; that feeling only lasts for about 3 minutes. Is this problem familiar with you guys or is it just me who needs to learn how to control oneself? I just think it's not the comfortable car to cruise; but more like the car to push. is it bad for the car (engine, suspention) in the long term to rev it up an drive it fast when warm? Did anyone feel difference in quality-appeal when you compare a mileage from 10000 with one form lets say 80000?

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8th July 2008, 20:47	#2 (permalink)
illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,887 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Drive it like you stole it.

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	Exactly, Tom

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NH Dan Newton Honda Rocketship door handle Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 1,105 Thanks: 33 Thanked 29 Times in 29 Posts iTrader: (0)	2nd that

8th July 2008, 22:08	#5 (permalink)
gm1980 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th February 2008 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 171 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Same problem here mate. But petrol prices calmed me down. But in any case although not a fast car it never dissapointed me (except rattles) So far Mercedes CLK 200 Kompressore beaten, BMW 520D also and the last one few days ago a Lexus IS200 TRD (5 speed automatic) over 200 BHP and a lot of medifications. I know the guy owns it because it used to work for my father. So every now and then I am giving it a try but mostly calmed driving.

8th July 2008, 22:52	#6 (permalink)
Steeph Strange Engineer Wheelnut Join Date: 11th October 2007 Location: Delft Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I drive the diesel but I find it difficult (and indeed a bit boring) to drive slow. Accelerating is so effortlessly with this engine you're doing 150km/h before you've blinked your eye. So I try to keep it down a bit, but quite often I don't really succeed in that.

9th July 2008, 02:33	#7 (permalink)
f.ss.t Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th September 2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 257 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	hey all... its true, civics feel like they are meant to be pushed. its that vtec noise, so addictive.. i am usually driving late at night - around 2am, most other cars on the road at that time are taxis or police, but that still doesnt stop me driving 2 miles slow and the odd 400metres like a quarter mile drag strip! then again i am only 19. but i too find it hard to cruise, and i dont know if anyone else has this problem... but when your driving fast my gear changes are swift and non jerky, when driving slow - ie. 1st -2nd gear at 14mph, 2-3rd at 27, 3-4th 30-33mph i slow my gear change right down and that actually with my mind and i do worse gear changes... and dont say its because im 19, i used to be in formula 3000 on the bmw sauber team when i was 15. back to the point, its boring driving slow, and furthermore i realise already how our lives are run by far too many laws...if you want to drive fast, it should be your choice, fair enough speed limits around schools et.c, you do get the occassional ar%ehole, but why at 3am when i am driving do i stop at redlights when the street is dead, why when there are no cameras do i do 53mph in a 50, or 44 in a 40.... who is there to catch me... this is a nanny state... forget autobahns and the nurburgring... im moving to the isle of man! haha

9th July 2008, 11:01	#9 (permalink)
Nick7 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th August 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 453 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Honestly... I can easily driver more relaxing in my Civic. However, old one... now that one just screams all the time to rev it over 5.5k, and it's close to impossible to drive it slow

9th July 2008, 11:44	#10 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,303 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	You'ld drive it slow if you had Lady H. beside you! It's not just your licence she'll take away! ......but I do nip out occasionally to get a loaf of bread from the motorway service station! *"On one of our trips to the States, I lost the corkscrew.* *We had to live on nothing but food and water for several days!"*

9th July 2008, 11:44	#11 (permalink)
CivicLover_BE Valve Cap Join Date: 14th April 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	You're so right man, earlier this week i told my wife... this civic ain't the car for me (i drove a volvo before the civic).. when i get behind the wheel, some little devil takes over control and this car is just begging to be driven swift... It's because it's so responsive and sporty... love the car (although not the built quality i had in my Volvo) !!

9th July 2008, 11:59	#12 (permalink)
lxf2442 Type R GT Valve Cap Join Date: 21st February 2008 Location: London, Uk Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Constantly being told off by my wife, and the driving style is getting SO bad now that i have started keeping race line on corners. I should stop

9th July 2008, 12:06	#13 (permalink)
harleyfatboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th November 2007 Location: london Posts: 208 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	lxf2442 ...Dont know about you man ...But i always thought a race line should belong on the track ...Must be time for coffee ...ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

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alanwalne Who needs a 4x4?? Rocketship door handle Join Date: 11th June 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,370 Thanks: 13 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts iTrader: (0)	After 14000 miles of mainly motorway driving my front Michelins are down to 3mm

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,887 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Taking the racing line throw the corners , your taking it toooo far lol