Hi Guys

kujo · 22nd September 2006, 20:50

Have been a proud Civic owner since March, but only recently discovered this (brilliant) website.

Best thing about the Civic:
That engine!

Worst thing about the Civic:
The suspension does leave a lot to be desired, and its getting noisier by the day! In its defence though, my previous car was a Citroen C5 which had absolutely superb suspension, so I guess anything would feel a bit "industrial" after that. I also live in Dewsbury, which isn't blessed with the best maintained roads in the country, to say the least.

Things I love about the Civic:
Its looks.
58mpg
The steering wheel. It just looks so cool.
I know it's a totally trivial feature, but I was just insanely pleased when I discovered the speedo works when you're going backwards!

Things I dislike about the Civic:
Still not convinced about that plastic fuel filler cap.
The shiny curved bit of the dash - I've found that when the sun comes from low over my right shoulder the reflections off this bit of the dash are absolutely blinding.

basegreen · 22nd September 2006, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by kujo

Have been a proud Civic owner since March, but only recently discovered this (brilliant) website.

Best thing about the Civic:
That engine!

Worst thing about the Civic:
The suspension does leave a lot to be desired, and its getting noisier by the day! In its defence though, my previous car was a Citroen C5 which had absolutely superb suspension, so I guess anything would feel a bit "industrial" after that. I also live in Dewsbury, which isn't blessed with the best maintained roads in the country, to say the least.

Things I love about the Civic:
Its looks.
58mpg
The steering wheel. It just looks so cool.
I know it's a totally trivial feature, but I was just insanely pleased when I discovered the speedo works when you're going backwards!

Things I dislike about the Civic:
Still not convinced about that plastic fuel filler cap.
The shiny curved bit of the dash - I've found that when the sun comes from low over my right shoulder the reflections off this bit of the dash are absolutely blinding.

Welcome to the site

If the suspension is making lots of noise, you will need to go the dealer, and get the rear dampers replaced for free under warranty.

Fedorov · 22nd September 2006, 21:16

Welcome Kujo

allan40alt · 22nd September 2006, 21:19

Hi kujo, welcome to Civinfo. Lots here for you to read and find out about

.

kujo · 22nd September 2006, 21:20

Thanks.

Getting the dealer to take a look at the suspension is on my "to do" list.

JB75 · 23rd September 2006, 09:54

Hello and welcome to the club! This website really is the place for us Civic pilots.

I agree with many of the points you've made about the car, you'll find several threads about the suspension and dashboard.

Is that Dewsbury West Yorkshire you hail from? If it's anything like the rest of the Wakefield area I suppose most roads will have speed humps every 20 metres. I have to slow down to 10mph for some of them in my village, so rigid is the suspension.

richierich · 23rd September 2006, 11:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by kujo

Have been a proud Civic owner since March, but only recently discovered this (brilliant) website.

Best thing about the Civic:
That engine!

Worst thing about the Civic:
The suspension does leave a lot to be desired, and its getting noisier by the day! In its defence though, my previous car was a Citroen C5 which had absolutely superb suspension, so I guess anything would feel a bit "industrial" after that. I also live in Dewsbury, which isn't blessed with the best maintained roads in the country, to say the least.

Things I love about the Civic:
Its looks.
58mpg
The steering wheel. It just looks so cool.
I know it's a totally trivial feature, but I was just insanely pleased when I discovered the speedo works when you're going backwards!

Things I dislike about the Civic:
Still not convinced about that plastic fuel filler cap.
The shiny curved bit of the dash - I've found that when the sun comes from low over my right shoulder the reflections off this bit of the dash are absolutely blinding.

Welcome, Dewsbury was my birth place, I can agree with the roads being poor, but I think that goes for the whole of W Yorks. not just Dewsbury. Glad to have another member from up t'North.

kujo · 24th September 2006, 15:32

Yes, that is Dewsbury in West Yorkshire.
And, yes the roads around the whole of West Yorkshire aren't up to much, but Batley/Dewsbury just seems to be that little bit more neglected than Wakefield for example.
Are us northern members in a bit of a minority then?

TTDegs · 24th September 2006, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by kujo

Are us northern members in a bit of a minority then?

you could check out the Civinfo frappr map to see...

*

* this is short for "TTDegs is rubbish at geography, so doesn't feel qualified to find where you are on the map compared to other people

"

richierich · 24th September 2006, 19:11

I think there are quite a few northern members, but a lot of us live down south.

22nd September 2006, 20:50	#1 (permalink)
kujo Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd September 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Guys Have been a proud Civic owner since March, but only recently discovered this (brilliant) website. Best thing about the Civic: That engine! Worst thing about the Civic: The suspension does leave a lot to be desired, and its getting noisier by the day! In its defence though, my previous car was a Citroen C5 which had absolutely superb suspension, so I guess anything would feel a bit "industrial" after that. I also live in Dewsbury, which isn't blessed with the best maintained roads in the country, to say the least. Things I love about the Civic: Its looks. 58mpg The steering wheel. It just looks so cool. I know it's a totally trivial feature, but I was just insanely pleased when I discovered the speedo works when you're going backwards! Things I dislike about the Civic: Still not convinced about that plastic fuel filler cap. The shiny curved bit of the dash - I've found that when the sun comes from low over my right shoulder the reflections off this bit of the dash are absolutely blinding.

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JB75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hello and welcome to the club! This website really is the place for us Civic pilots. I agree with many of the points you've made about the car, you'll find several threads about the suspension and dashboard. Is that Dewsbury West Yorkshire you hail from? If it's anything like the rest of the Wakefield area I suppose most roads will have speed humps every 20 metres. I have to slow down to 10mph for some of them in my village, so rigid is the suspension.

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kujo Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd September 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes, that is Dewsbury in West Yorkshire. And, yes the roads around the whole of West Yorkshire aren't up to much, but Batley/Dewsbury just seems to be that little bit more neglected than Wakefield for example. Are us northern members in a bit of a minority then?

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richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I think there are quite a few northern members, but a lot of us live down south.