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mahatma_andy · 20th August 2006, 19:57

Been lurking for a while, so it's time to join.

Had my lovely black 1.8Se with nice leather seats for a couple of months now and very pleased with it.

Andy

WoolyCiv · 20th August 2006, 20:10

Good to see new member joining - Welcome mahatma_andy

Newboy · 20th August 2006, 20:11

Welcome, strange name ! Any comments on the leather after two months use ? I've spec'd in my EX order which is due mid-Oct.

Jazz · 20th August 2006, 20:34

hi mahatma_andy, welcome to the site...

I thought your name sounded familiar... of course .. like mahatma gandhi.

Mahatma in sanskrit means great soul according to wikipedia.

allan40alt · 20th August 2006, 21:22

...and mahatma_coat...

Only joking...welcome to our fun site.

Hartside · 20th August 2006, 22:33

welcome mahatma_andy - great name!

elfa7 · 21st August 2006, 16:26

Welcome mahatma_andy, ignore the comedians, you'll learn some good stuff on here. (only joking )

mahatma_andy · 21st August 2006, 21:30

Thanks for the welcome.

Newboy - I'm finding the leather very comfortable and its looking really nice. Only downside it that it got a bit hot in the heatwavr, especially with shorts on. The arctic air con soon sorts it out though. Should be ok in the winter with the heating too - the kids will be fighting for the bum warmer seat in the front! I had leather on the last car (Alfa 156, there's a few on here - must be something to do with the hidden door handles) and i don't think i'd get a car without it now. Test drove a couple of civics with the velour and i think it would be a pig to keep clean with kids.

Picking up lots of really good info here - i've set the door locking and unlocking and I know how much the speedo overreads, so i can go past the speed cams just right.

Andy

Spartan · 21st August 2006, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahatma_andy

Thanks for the welcome.

Newboy - I'm finding the leather very comfortable and its looking really nice. Only downside it that it got a bit hot in the heatwavr, especially with shorts on. The arctic air con soon sorts it out though. Should be ok in the winter with the heating too - the kids will be fighting for the bum warmer seat in the front! I had leather on the last car (Alfa 156, there's a few on here - must be something to do with the hidden door handles) and i don't think i'd get a car without it now. Test drove a couple of civics with the velour and i think it would be a pig to keep clean with kids.

Picking up lots of really good info here - i've set the door locking and unlocking and I know how much the speedo overreads, so i can go past the speed cams just right.

Andy

Not seen that thread - can anyone tell me quickly, how much the speedo over-reads??

Newboy · 21st August 2006, 21:51

Andy - thxs for this. Good to hear about the leather and ease of keeping clean with a two year old was part of the reason I went for it (plus reasonable price compared to other manufacturers). I think I've also read here that the velour is a magnet for picking up dust etc.

mahatma_andy · 21st August 2006, 22:10

Spartan

I think in common with a lot of cars the speedo's about 10% over when measured against a satnav. Its an inexact comparison because of hills etc. The digital speedo makes it a bit mor obvious.

Mines about 10% over up to 40mph, then it seems to settle at 4 - 5 mph over all the way up to ... er ... 70mph or so.

It's better this way round of course as an indicated 45 would be around 40 in the real world.

Fedorov · 21st August 2006, 22:13

Sorry for the belated welcome to the club

Spartan · 21st August 2006, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahatma_andy

Spartan

I think in common with a lot of cars the speedo's about 10% over when measured against a satnav. Its an inexact comparison because of hills etc. The digital speedo makes it a bit mor obvious.

Mines about 10% over up to 40mph, then it seems to settle at 4 - 5 mph over all the way up to ... er ... 70mph or so.

It's better this way round of course as an indicated 45 would be around 40 in the real world.

Thanks mate - will keep that in mind when I finally get my Civic!

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mahatma_andy Valve Cap Join Date: 20th August 2006 Location: Solihull Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the welcome. Newboy - I'm finding the leather very comfortable and its looking really nice. Only downside it that it got a bit hot in the heatwavr, especially with shorts on. The arctic air con soon sorts it out though. Should be ok in the winter with the heating too - the kids will be fighting for the bum warmer seat in the front! I had leather on the last car (Alfa 156, there's a few on here - must be something to do with the hidden door handles) and i don't think i'd get a car without it now. Test drove a couple of civics with the velour and i think it would be a pig to keep clean with kids. Picking up lots of really good info here - i've set the door locking and unlocking and I know how much the speedo overreads, so i can go past the speed cams just right. Andy

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Newboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th July 2006 Location: NE Surrey, UK Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Andy - thxs for this. Good to hear about the leather and ease of keeping clean with a two year old was part of the reason I went for it (plus reasonable price compared to other manufacturers). I think I've also read here that the velour is a magnet for picking up dust etc.

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mahatma_andy Valve Cap Join Date: 20th August 2006 Location: Solihull Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Spartan I think in common with a lot of cars the speedo's about 10% over when measured against a satnav. Its an inexact comparison because of hills etc. The digital speedo makes it a bit mor obvious. Mines about 10% over up to 40mph, then it seems to settle at 4 - 5 mph over all the way up to ... er ... 70mph or so. It's better this way round of course as an indicated 45 would be around 40 in the real world.

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