Blown away!!! Keep it clean!!

moocowuk · 28th October 2006, 00:48

I finally got my Civic today and had it all of 6 hours! Can I just say that it's even better than I imagined! Can someone tell me is the car superglued to the road? I've never in my life driven a car that grips the road so well!!!

I've been sitting in the car for the past 3-4 hours trying to work out how to work and the bits and pieces, needless to say I'm nowhere near having worked out everything, but getting there! I've been trying out the hands free and think its ok - I told them to do the fix, but clearly that was asking too much! So I'll be bringing it back to have that done.

I'm quite happy with the ride the 18" storms have given me so far, to be quite honest I didn't pay for them, so I'm in no rush to get rid of them, as I'm sure they'll add some value if I ever sell it (which to be quite honest - I can't EVER see me doing!)

I'm trying to get used to the clutch, as it's quite different from many of the other cars I have driven. At the moment I am a very happy bunny, and can't wait to see my little beauty in daylight. I've already had some people looking, well it's either the car they're looking at or some mad Irish ejit sitting in a car trying to read a manual at 11pm!

Once again - thanks for all the advice everyone has given me (I've already put the auto-lock feature on) and I look forward to many happy miles to come!

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I could crush a grape!

Moo!

IWANTACIVIC · 28th October 2006, 01:00

Well done moooo , i hope you have many a happy trip togther .
U must have better roads in london than in lincs because i was alarmed how much the car wobbles about the road, mine need some superglue i think

have fun ** hope to hear more good comments on the car in the furture.

moocowuk · 28th October 2006, 01:12

Thanks for that!

I've just got a little bit of light reading to do before bedtime now! All 482 pages of it!

Sorry to hear about your studio pack, I get mine installed yesterday, the guy at the showroom even let me see my car in pieces - which scared me a little, but it all seems worth it now! As for the camera, its a bit weird to start off with, you know the whole looking at the front of the car rather than the back when reversing! And before anyone mentions it - yes I do still check behind, but it's an amazing piece of equipment! I've never had a hands free that works so well, it's a pity it's not a bit clearer, but I'll just put that down to the fix that needs done.

Apart from that, as I said I'm a happy boy at the mo and can't wait to go for a long drive (out of London!) to get used to the different way it works!

I hope your pack turns up soon, I don't think you'll be dissapointed!

IWANTACIVIC · 28th October 2006, 01:19

The dealer found one is should be going in on the 6th of nov to be fitted

let us know how you get on with your long run outs try a run on the motorway and see what it feel like at a good speed , see if it just the poor roads or does the civics not like high speeds (hard to keep in stright line . moving about alot doesnt feel like its glued to the road)
ps yer the book quite good bedtime reading put me to sleep

, maybe it that size on perpous to calm you down after the excting ride

anyone notice how the book keeps going on page after page about the same thing , and I was a bit worrired how many times it say seriuors injuey or death may ocrrier if you --------- lol.

andi22b · 28th October 2006, 09:57

Glad to hear you got the car, and all is well.
A quick question. I guess your car is a 2007 model, so how did you set the auto-locking?
I understood it was ommitted from the '07 cars, as it was never originally part of the UK spec. I tried to set it anyway, as detailed elswhere on Civinfo, but it wasn't having any of it.
It's a feature I really wanted and was disappointed when it didn't work.
If you have the secret, please share.
Thanks.

Maldax · 28th October 2006, 10:41

I think all of us with EX's have been sat in our driveways late a night with the manual

andi22b · 28th October 2006, 10:52

Please ignore my last post; I've just read another of your posts where you say the car is an '06.
I really must learn to pay attention. Dohh!

WoolyCiv · 28th October 2006, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maldax

I think all of us with EX's have been sat in our driveways late a night with the manual

And at the kitchen table, smallest room in the house, patio etc

Kpow99 · 28th October 2006, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by andi22b

Please ignore my last post; I've just read another of your posts where you say the car is an '06.
I really must learn to pay attention. Dohh!

Don't worry Andi, i thought the same thing, it wasn;t mentioned in the original post of this thread

Gweneira · 28th October 2006, 23:45

Glad to hear you are as enthralled as the rest of us Moo. I think my neighbours began to worry about the time I spent sitting in my car in the drive when I got it.............they still worry, but nothing to do with the car!!!

IWANTACIVIC · 29th October 2006, 01:07

Yer i spent 3 hours in the car first evening , then was coating the windows @ 8-9pm ,one negibour ask if i had sleeped in car becase i was out there 8am next morning , even missed my nightly spaming session in here to sit in car and play the toys.

28th October 2006, 00:48	#1 (permalink)
moocowuk Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 20th October 2006 Location: London Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Blown away!!! Keep it clean!! I finally got my Civic today and had it all of 6 hours! Can I just say that it's even better than I imagined! Can someone tell me is the car superglued to the road? I've never in my life driven a car that grips the road so well!!! I've been sitting in the car for the past 3-4 hours trying to work out how to work and the bits and pieces, needless to say I'm nowhere near having worked out everything, but getting there! I've been trying out the hands free and think its ok - I told them to do the fix, but clearly that was asking too much! So I'll be bringing it back to have that done. I'm quite happy with the ride the 18" storms have given me so far, to be quite honest I didn't pay for them, so I'm in no rush to get rid of them, as I'm sure they'll add some value if I ever sell it (which to be quite honest - I can't EVER see me doing!) I'm trying to get used to the clutch, as it's quite different from many of the other cars I have driven. At the moment I am a very happy bunny, and can't wait to see my little beauty in daylight. I've already had some people looking, well it's either the car they're looking at or some mad Irish ejit sitting in a car trying to read a manual at 11pm! Once again - thanks for all the advice everyone has given me (I've already put the auto-lock feature on) and I look forward to many happy miles to come! Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I could crush a grape! Moo!

28th October 2006, 01:19	#4 (permalink)
IWANTACIVIC Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th September 2006 Location: LINCS UK Posts: 658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The dealer found one is should be going in on the 6th of nov to be fitted let us know how you get on with your long run outs try a run on the motorway and see what it feel like at a good speed , see if it just the poor roads or does the civics not like high speeds (hard to keep in stright line . moving about alot doesnt feel like its glued to the road) ps yer the book quite good bedtime reading put me to sleep , maybe it that size on perpous to calm you down after the excting ride anyone notice how the book keeps going on page after page about the same thing , and I was a bit worrired how many times it say seriuors injuey or death may ocrrier if you --------- lol. Last edited by IWANTACIVIC; 28th October 2006 at 01:23.

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28th October 2006, 01:00	#2 (permalink)
IWANTACIVIC Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th September 2006 Location: LINCS UK Posts: 658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well done moooo , i hope you have many a happy trip togther . U must have better roads in london than in lincs because i was alarmed how much the car wobbles about the road, mine need some superglue i think have fun ** hope to hear more good comments on the car in the furture.

28th October 2006, 01:12	#3 (permalink)
moocowuk Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 20th October 2006 Location: London Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that! I've just got a little bit of light reading to do before bedtime now! All 482 pages of it! Sorry to hear about your studio pack, I get mine installed yesterday, the guy at the showroom even let me see my car in pieces - which scared me a little, but it all seems worth it now! As for the camera, its a bit weird to start off with, you know the whole looking at the front of the car rather than the back when reversing! And before anyone mentions it - yes I do still check behind, but it's an amazing piece of equipment! I've never had a hands free that works so well, it's a pity it's not a bit clearer, but I'll just put that down to the fix that needs done. Apart from that, as I said I'm a happy boy at the mo and can't wait to go for a long drive (out of London!) to get used to the different way it works! I hope your pack turns up soon, I don't think you'll be dissapointed!

28th October 2006, 09:57	#5 (permalink)
andi22b Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 2nd September 2006 Location: Banstead Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Glad to hear you got the car, and all is well. A quick question. I guess your car is a 2007 model, so how did you set the auto-locking? I understood it was ommitted from the '07 cars, as it was never originally part of the UK spec. I tried to set it anyway, as detailed elswhere on Civinfo, but it wasn't having any of it. It's a feature I really wanted and was disappointed when it didn't work. If you have the secret, please share. Thanks.

28th October 2006, 10:41	#6 (permalink)
Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think all of us with EX's have been sat in our driveways late a night with the manual

28th October 2006, 10:52	#7 (permalink)
andi22b Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 2nd September 2006 Location: Banstead Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Please ignore my last post; I've just read another of your posts where you say the car is an '06. I really must learn to pay attention. Dohh!

28th October 2006, 23:45	#10 (permalink)
Gweneira Happy civic owner Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th October 2006 Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Glad to hear you are as enthralled as the rest of us Moo. I think my neighbours began to worry about the time I spent sitting in my car in the drive when I got it.............they still worry, but nothing to do with the car!!!

29th October 2006, 01:07	#11 (permalink)
IWANTACIVIC Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th September 2006 Location: LINCS UK Posts: 658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yer i spent 3 hours in the car first evening , then was coating the windows @ 8-9pm ,one negibour ask if i had sleeped in car becase i was out there 8am next morning , even missed my nightly spaming session in here to sit in car and play the toys.