Civics cant fly....

koxy333 · 20th October 2007, 16:59

OK.. My first post and im going to introduce myself as a potential idiot...

I recently bought my new civic es and the other evening came across quite a *sharp* hump back bridge that crossed a canal near my house... so i decided to launch over it... not a good idea.... unlike popular believe and design concepts.. these cars are not space ships and cannot fly... (almost did though!)

I hit the deck after clearing all four wheels off the ground and started hearing a real nasty scraping sound... pulled up and looked under the car and the sump guard (sheet of aluminum) had been ripped off and was hanging on by one last bolt...

Looks like no other damage was done... anyone got any idea of cost for the part and where i can get one of these cheaply?

So... one more thing ticked off the list of things boys must do before they die.. NEVER going to be doing it again.. must i must admit... afterwards my girlfriend and I did say to each other it was pretty damn awesome if not scary and possibly expensive! If only I could have video'd it...

FWH · 20th October 2007, 17:04

Welcome Koxy,

I have tried similair stunds in old junk cars - but wold never try it in my Civic..

I think you need to ask your dealer for pricing on that part.

aslz78 · 20th October 2007, 17:06

Well if it makes you feel better everones tried something similar at some point. Think it comes from so many movies having pretty much flying cars!

koxy333 · 20th October 2007, 17:08

Thanks FWH, Dont really want to mention it to my dealer... in case it affects warranty.. or they use it against me in the future...i would rather fix and forget.....

and yes.. i should have got other this boyish dream in a cheaper car!!!

soooo much fun though!

Jack The Lad. · 20th October 2007, 19:43

Get a price from one of the dealers on here & if O.K. purchase it from them.
That way, your dealer shouldnt have any record of it and anyway you haven't bought it for your car have you.

.
Don't do it again, I and the other 6000 + on here, could be coming the other way.

FWH · 20th October 2007, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by koxy333

Thanks FWH, Dont really want to mention it to my dealer... in case it affects warranty.. or they use it against me in the future...

Good idea to keep it a secret by posting it on the internet..

Any pics of the damage?

koxy333 · 21st October 2007, 09:52

Yeah I can post pics of the damage... im getting the car on my mates ramps this afternoon for a closer look.

The thing was... it was about 11pm.. in the country.. i just crossed the bridge and thought.. that was kinda fun.. so decided to turn back and take another run at it... (doh). i wouldnt pull a stunt like that in a built up area or with oncoming traffic!

Maldax · 21st October 2007, 19:13

Renault 16's can! did the same thing in my youff. Perfect flyer

Munro · 21st October 2007, 19:38

It's well known that the landings are the problem, not the flying.

Korkut Varol · 21st October 2007, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maldax

Renault 16's can! did the same thing in my youff. Perfect flyer

Renaults still do fly!! Watch the end.. I loved the clip.
YouTube - Renault Ballett

FWH · 21st October 2007, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Korkut Varol

Renaults still do fly!! Watch the end.. I loved the clip.
YouTube - Renault Ballett

Only good use of a Ren*ult..

koxy333 · 22nd October 2007, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munro

It's well known that the landings are the problem, not the flying.

Exactly!!!.... I think i'll strap a matress to the underside next time

civicg · 23rd October 2007, 15:48

I tried it in my first ever car, I must say the result was the best modification ever done to the fiesta!

Would never consider it in the civic though or any new car for that matter unless it was a 4x4!

vtidan · 23rd October 2007, 16:43

I once did this in a Mazda Mx6. I was doin 65 ish and hit a steep hump bridge. I landed hard and buckled an alloy wheel and bent a gearbox mount. I would never try it again at more than 40mph in any car.

20th October 2007, 16:59	#1 (permalink)
koxy333 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 14th October 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Civics cant fly.... OK.. My first post and im going to introduce myself as a potential idiot... I recently bought my new civic es and the other evening came across quite a sharp hump back bridge that crossed a canal near my house... so i decided to launch over it... not a good idea.... unlike popular believe and design concepts.. these cars are not space ships and cannot fly... (almost did though!) I hit the deck after clearing all four wheels off the ground and started hearing a real nasty scraping sound... pulled up and looked under the car and the sump guard (sheet of aluminum) had been ripped off and was hanging on by one last bolt... Looks like no other damage was done... anyone got any idea of cost for the part and where i can get one of these cheaply? So... one more thing ticked off the list of things boys must do before they die.. NEVER going to be doing it again.. must i must admit... afterwards my girlfriend and I did say to each other it was pretty damn awesome if not scary and possibly expensive! If only I could have video'd it...

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,469 Thanks: 20 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome Koxy, I have tried similair stunds in old junk cars - but wold never try it in my Civic.. I think you need to ask your dealer for pricing on that part.

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aslz78 The voice in your head Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th September 2007 Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire Posts: 253 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well if it makes you feel better everones tried something similar at some point. Think it comes from so many movies having pretty much flying cars!

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koxy333 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 14th October 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks FWH, Dont really want to mention it to my dealer... in case it affects warranty.. or they use it against me in the future...i would rather fix and forget..... and yes.. i should have got other this boyish dream in a cheaper car!!! soooo much fun though!

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 8 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader: (0)	Get a price from one of the dealers on here & if O.K. purchase it from them. That way, your dealer shouldnt have any record of it and anyway you haven't bought it for your car have you. . Don't do it again, I and the other 6000 + on here, could be coming the other way.

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koxy333 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 14th October 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah I can post pics of the damage... im getting the car on my mates ramps this afternoon for a closer look. The thing was... it was about 11pm.. in the country.. i just crossed the bridge and thought.. that was kinda fun.. so decided to turn back and take another run at it... (doh). i wouldnt pull a stunt like that in a built up area or with oncoming traffic!

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Renault 16's can! did the same thing in my youff. Perfect flyer

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Munro Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 27 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's well known that the landings are the problem, not the flying.

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civicg Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd May 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I tried it in my first ever car, I must say the result was the best modification ever done to the fiesta! Would never consider it in the civic though or any new car for that matter unless it was a 4x4!

23rd October 2007, 16:43	#14 (permalink)
vtidan Wheelnut Join Date: 14th June 2007 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I once did this in a Mazda Mx6. I was doin 65 ish and hit a steep hump bridge. I landed hard and buckled an alloy wheel and bent a gearbox mount. I would never try it again at more than 40mph in any car.