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I was noticing that. If you short shift and you're out of VTEC, you lose the performance. That's the double edged sword of that engine. Stay out of VTEC and it's VERY economical. :)
You said you don't do 0-60 times often, so here's a pointer. Shifting at the vehicles peak power output is ideal. The 2014 Civic Si makes peak power at 7000 rpm. If you're shifting at 6k, you're shorting yourself power and you'll have a slower time. So, on this car... Launch, redline, shift, redline, shift, and you'll go far.
I own a 2014 Si. Its not the fastest car I've owned, but it is a fun and reliable car for everyday driving. Dave didn't do very well at all in this test. The SI is a mid 6 sec 0-60 car for anyone who has experience driving sporty cars. The car needs to be launched at 2k RPM with traction control turned off and shifted right at 7.2k RPM for best results. The SI isn't a drag car and 0-60 isn't what this car is about. The SI shines on curvy back roads and will put a smile on your face when driven for it's intended purpose. To each his own, but for me I am enjoying the SI.
You won't get the advertised 0-60 unless you completely flog the car. 6k rpms and that motor is still coming alive. They don't make torque so shifting early just cuts your legs off as far as seeing the cars potential.
Everyman Driver Car Reviews Got to launch this car at 4000 rpms and dont shift so soon. You didnt even let the shift light come on. Granted this car stock is not fast but it is certainly faster than 8.5. Like th op said, these cars dont have torque so shifting early does in fact "cut your legs off". I would like to see you do it again.
Gotta go with Traction Control off, hold the rpm 2500 to 3500rpm (Going to take a few runs to find the sweet spot for launch) dump the clutch and floor it once once it hooks, don't let up on the gas when shifting, and ofcourse go to redline! And also good to do a burn out of two off cam to head up the summer threads. Not bad for first time trying, atleast you didn't miss a gear.
You're shifting out of first way too early, man. I don't know about the 2014, but my 99 EM1 will get to about 38 ish in first. Also, you're gonna have to give it a little gas in between shifts so you don't lose momentum. When you drop the gas completley you lose a bunch of momentum and the engine has to make a larger jump to match the RPM. I got my 99 Si to 60 in 7 flat.
Your em1 is a 5sp meaning your gears are longer. 2014 si comes with a 6sp in which you have to shift earlier. The more gears you have the earlier you have to shift
Jonathan Contreras thats probably the dumbest shit i ever heard so your saying even tho the engines redline is 7300 just because its a 6 speed you have to shift early're than the red line ??
***** i think he means shift earlier as in speed, of course you shift at redline but the different gearing will determine what speed the vehicle reaches in each individual shift.
I love how people are trying to blame his driving, sure his shifts weren't perfect and he was granny shifting in the beginning, but later in the video, he went all the way to red line, launched it at a good RPM, and it's still slow as shit. It's fwd, hardly above 200 hp and weights over 3,000lbs. There's no way it's 0-60 is 6.5 seconds. Perfect shifts, perfect conditions, I'd say maybe 7.5 but 6.5 is outrageous. A brz has the same hp and less weight, rwd (big factor to helping with 0-60 times) and can't even do 6.5 seconds 0-60.
It would have helped a bit to go to the 5th shift light every time. It's actually in the owner's manual that, that is the optimal shift point for performance.
Wow you was shifting wayyy 2 early.. i have a 14 si sedan my 0 60 is a little under 7 seconds everytime!! that is the fun of my si revving it to 7200 hundred rpm and its a honda motor so it likes to rev all the way
Dave, I enjoy watching your video as it gives a sense of how a regular guy would drive and not michael Schumacher. You do have to keep the revs up but let's be real folks, what Dave is doing is more than enough for us highway ramp racers. ..uh mergers.
look you people need to leave this man alone ok just because he timed the shifts from 1st to 3rd with the manual si, it doesn't mean that he shifted too early or too late i mean for pete sake you people think you are better drivers and i suppose your times are better in your cars and you think you can shift way better than he can. give me a break
The driver isn't used to cars you have to rev that shit out of to get good power. He's probably used to cars with great power-bands, like Z06s, Cobras, etc.
Yesterday that I was driving I saw this really stylish 2014 Honda Civic Si in that bright RED ❤🔥thats a sick whip it does turn heads. Even the guy driving it showed off alittle and rammed it.
Well I can't blame him for not knowing the car but it's supposed to be launched at 2k rpm with VSA off, then shift from 1-2 at 7k then all the other gears afterwards can shift at 7-7.3k since the rev limiter is set to 7500 rpm.
You win the You Tube award for the classiest responses to ignorant, arrogant and childish comments. Something to think about, the 1930 Duesenberg Model J was rated 0 to 60 in 8 seconds. Can you imagine a car that big and heavy accelerating that quickly?
+Katsu LA This happens to everyone in every car. You can easily add 2 seconds to your 0-60 times for almost any car, especially stick shift cars. I had a auto 15' mustang GT vs. a stick 15' mustang GT same mods and the auto was 2 seconds faster every time. Not to mention 4 flat should be the time and it was 5 seconds or so each time. Im not sure how manufacturers get their times.......
+stuna101a By being able to drive. All you have to do is learn how to launch a manual car and not shift like this guy. He is shifting like he has all the time in the world. Throw that thing in the next gear as hard as you can.
To answer your question -yes, you are getting better. Most people would like to think of themselves as manual masters, but even the "masters" mess up allot. Honestly, you tires were cold(ish), and as you said the road was cold as well. Add that into 2,000 foot elevation your 8.28 second run was probably spot on for the conditions.
This dude... Wow. It's a Honda naturally aspirated 2.4L I-4 with VTEC. You need to rev to fuel cut before shifting. Hold RPMs at 2000-2500RPM to get a good launch. And how did you get this job?
I also have a 2014 SI, i was split over a WRX and this. WRX is a little faster, but cant beat the reliability and gas milage in a civic. I am averaging 31.8 mpg and have put a little over 5000 miles on it so far. Car is a lot of fun to drive!!!!
You have to rev each gear to redline in order to take advantage of your gearing. 1st gear pulling 6500-7000 RPM will be assuredly faster than 2nd gear at say 4500-5000 RPM. Otherwise your shifts sound slick and the launch looks decent.
I think there are two ways to measure 0-60... shifting normally like you do, and then shifting like you're at the track. The problem is that shifting like you're at the track harnessing your inner drag-strip racer you will be flat-footing the gas pedal without lifting between gears, and you will be shifting right at redline. You also should be launching this car, TCS OFF, at around 4000-5000rpm and side stepping the clutch. Doing these things will result in a dramatic reduction in your 0-60s, but doing this often on a vehicle you own will in fact break things (transmission, axles, clutches, etc) I appreciate your reviews Dave, but you may want to get a very consistent method of doing 0-60s and then advise the viewers on how you plan to do the 0-60. For example tell viewers "I intend to do my 0-60s as a normal sane person might launch the car on the street, soft and neatly, and as a result the times are going to be slower than the car magazines" rather than looking disappointed when you don't achieve a 0-60 in 6.5. Cheers Dave.
Stop complaining about how he drives... Come on guys! How many times does he have to say that it's his first time to do a 0-60 test?... Just thank the guy for sharing the video...
your making this look like a proper experiment but the biggest limiting factor was user error. need to learn how to drive a manual clutch before "testing"
These are your typical acceleration runs you'd likely see out in the real world. To get 6.0-6.5 sec you'd have to rev it to about ~5K and drop the clutch. Normal people with normal bank accounts won't do that on a regular basis.
I got the same 8.5-9 seconds 0-60 on a stock civic ex.. Not si. I couldn't stop thinking the whole video about how I just wanted to do it for you and get that claimed 6.5seconds. Quality video though.
It really is a fun car to drive. Most who bash it do so blindly. Key as everyone says is of course to learn your launch. Launching will cost you 1+ second easily. You also need to shift at peak power; above 7k. I leave traction control on mine and can't not chirp the tires even into third gear so there are your 2+ missing seconds on 0-60. I've taken mediocre mustang GT drivers regularly in my 13 SI...Now I had I been in their car I would have won. 1 second is easy to lose in every gear if your not sure how to drive the car at peak performance. 2000 feet will also cost you alot of time. 6.2 at sea level around 60 degrees is feasible.
I just ticked 60 mph with the regular 06 Civic EX in 2nd gear at 7.7 sec. You gotta rev high right to the limit to get those quick 0-60 times. But not a good idea to do it often...if you want your engine to last.
Interesting to note that that the Accord Couple v6 is much, much faster. Too bad they don't provide the mechanical LSD for the V6. The key thing to understand about the Civic Si is that, like the Scion FR-S, it is about handling more than power.
Dave you gotta dump the clutch (with any manual car)...rev to like 4 grand and dump and shift to redline. The car has a shift indicator. High altitude doesn't help NA cars either but this car should have broke the 8 sec mark. (Turbo would have made these runs more consistent) Next time maybe try 2-3 methods and see which gets the best time and use that for the times runs.
**2013 Si SEDAN OWNER** I appreciate the review, but you made the Si look slower than an Odyssey...well, it's not. Here's a checklist for you @everydrivercarreviews if you decide to give it another try: 1) Replace your driver 2) Turn off T/C 3) Spike RPMs 4) Hit redline 5) Shift faster
does he know that he needs to go to maximum rpm red line (7200 rpm) to get the most out of it? it's not hard to see why he's getting such bad times on 0 to 60.
How is this engine any different than the 2004 Acura TSX? Same 2.4 Liter K24 with Six Speed Trans? Drive by wire sucks, and traction control isn't necessary on a FWD car
Well it certainly sounds like you know what you're doing! Nice video by the way. Although, it looks like the road is wet, so it would be very difficult to get a good 0-60 mph run.
If you launched at 2000 RPM and took it all the way to red line, you would be surprised at how much quickly to 60 you could have gotten. 6.1 - 6.3 consistently, but i am at sea level here in Florida.
I own this car and I know it is faster than 8.5 seconds from 0-60. First off he's not launching the car, secondly, he's shifting way before the shift indicator says to shift, and lastly, since he just got the car from the dealership, there is still lower octane fuel in the tank making the ECU tune down the car.
Greets, Dave. As others have said, with Honda VTEC engines, you do need to rev the motor to at least 3500, drop the clutch, and wind it out to the redline in each gear. In my 05 TSX 6 speed with close to the same engine, I hit 60 in 2nd gear.
Dave, you should do a little burnout video, put the E-break on, put the clutch in, go in first gear, floor it, and dump the clutch, you should be able to spin into 3rd gear, you should do it just for a fun Video.
Hhhmmm. The zero to sixty times are somewhat of a bummer. BUT, credit to the location and scenery. I'd pull over, unload my mountain bike, and just ride it off. The smell of fresh pine...I'm pretty much there, bro.
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You shift too early, its a honda bro vtec!
He couldn't got like 7.0s if he wasn't shifting to early
You're shifting too soon, 2014 goes up to 7600rpm
He don't know how to use VTEC lol
I was noticing that. If you short shift and you're out of VTEC, you lose the performance. That's the double edged sword of that engine. Stay out of VTEC and it's VERY economical. :)
Yeah, I have this car and I can accelerate much fast than this. He didn't let the vtec kick in.
He is shifting too soon but redline is 7200 not 7600
Scott E yea thing about vtec is all the power is in the higher rpms
This dude shifts too early son!
+Eric Azize Yes he does.
definitely.
Yes !!! Rev & Speed shift !!!
Why are you measuring 0-60 and you're not redlining the car lol
3 years later but this guy reviewing the car doesn’t even know what he’s doing😂 he also should’ve just launched the car
Hes talking about hiting 60 in 4th lol, 3rd hits like 75
This guy is a bad bad driver lol fastest I got is 6.4 sec considering I weigh nothing and I redline it
Peak power comes on way before Redline.. 5700... anything past that is just noise...
@@kevinwhiting8391 not sure where u got that info
You said you don't do 0-60 times often, so here's a pointer. Shifting at the vehicles peak power output is ideal. The 2014 Civic Si makes peak power at 7000 rpm. If you're shifting at 6k, you're shorting yourself power and you'll have a slower time.
So, on this car... Launch, redline, shift, redline, shift, and you'll go far.
The redline is 7600 so would the extra 600 rpm make a difference
@@johnathan1737 no its 7000, the k20 was higher. This is the k24
@@jamesyoung5610 it can go up to 7600-7800 with a tune tho
Rename the video title..."How NOT to shift VTEC 0-60".
***** love it :-)
This guy might as well drive an auto...
Jimmy Baggs agreed!
Thats not john cena thats vince mcmahon !
Guys! He even admitted to not being used to doing this. Keep your negative comments to yourself. Still a great review. Thanks
You should never test drive a car again until you learn how to test drive a car.
Since when is John Cena doing car reviews?
Lol
hahahah
John Cena actually does car reviews.
I own a 2014 Si. Its not the fastest car I've owned, but it is a fun and reliable car for everyday driving. Dave didn't do very well at all in this test. The SI is a mid 6 sec 0-60 car for anyone who has experience driving sporty cars. The car needs to be launched at 2k RPM with traction control turned off and shifted right at 7.2k RPM for best results. The SI isn't a drag car and 0-60 isn't what this car is about. The SI shines on curvy back roads and will put a smile on your face when driven for it's intended purpose. To each his own, but for me I am enjoying the SI.
This dude should not be allowed to drive a stick. He's fine as a TV presenter. The car is no rocket, but he hasn't a clue how to drive.
BrownMoses I have a clue just not enough clues to solve the puzzle.
You won't get the advertised 0-60 unless you completely flog the car. 6k rpms and that motor is still coming alive. They don't make torque so shifting early just cuts your legs off as far as seeing the cars potential.
Everyman Driver Car Reviews Got to launch this car at 4000 rpms and dont shift so soon. You didnt even let the shift light come on. Granted this car stock is not fast but it is certainly faster than 8.5. Like th op said, these cars dont have torque so shifting early does in fact "cut your legs off". I would like to see you do it again.
Everyman Driver Car Reviews I like your honesty.
Above sea level dude.
Gotta go with Traction Control off, hold the rpm 2500 to 3500rpm (Going to take a few runs to find the sweet spot for launch) dump the clutch and floor it once once it hooks, don't let up on the gas when shifting, and ofcourse go to redline! And also good to do a burn out of two off cam to head up the summer threads.
Not bad for first time trying, atleast you didn't miss a gear.
You're shifting out of first way too early, man. I don't know about the 2014, but my 99 EM1 will get to about 38 ish in first. Also, you're gonna have to give it a little gas in between shifts so you don't lose momentum. When you drop the gas completley you lose a bunch of momentum and the engine has to make a larger jump to match the RPM. I got my 99 Si to 60 in 7 flat.
Your em1 is a 5sp meaning your gears are longer. 2014 si comes with a 6sp in which you have to shift earlier. The more gears you have the earlier you have to shift
***** 2014 is 7200rpm and has a shift light for it.
Jonathan Contreras thats probably the dumbest shit i ever heard so your saying even tho the engines redline is 7300 just because its a 6 speed you have to shift early're than the red line ??
***** i think he means shift earlier as in speed, of course you shift at redline but the different gearing will determine what speed the vehicle reaches in each individual shift.
Jonathan Contreras lol. EM1 transmission is short as hell. And no, if you have more gears doesn't mean you have to shift earlier lol.
Might as well shift at 3000rpm dude since you aren't even trying
Nice video, bought my wife one and for 205 HP it's a nice 4 cylinder Honda SI.
I love how people complaining about bad shifts but should realize the car only has 200 hp and less torque that's why. It's not a fast car. Wake up!
I love how people are trying to blame his driving, sure his shifts weren't perfect and he was granny shifting in the beginning, but later in the video, he went all the way to red line, launched it at a good RPM, and it's still slow as shit. It's fwd, hardly above 200 hp and weights over 3,000lbs. There's no way it's 0-60 is 6.5 seconds. Perfect shifts, perfect conditions, I'd say maybe 7.5 but 6.5 is outrageous. A brz has the same hp and less weight, rwd (big factor to helping with 0-60 times) and can't even do 6.5 seconds 0-60.
Thanks for trying different techniques this time - that makes it much more interesting to watch.
It would have helped a bit to go to the 5th shift light every time. It's actually in the owner's manual that, that is the optimal shift point for performance.
Wow you was shifting wayyy 2 early.. i have a 14 si sedan my 0 60 is a little under 7 seconds everytime!! that is the fun of my si revving it to 7200 hundred rpm and its a honda motor so it likes to rev all the way
Dave, I enjoy watching your video as it gives a sense of how a regular guy would drive and not michael Schumacher. You do have to keep the revs up but let's be real folks, what Dave is doing is more than enough for us highway ramp racers. ..uh mergers.
Najib Wong THANK YOU!
THIS
look you people need to leave this man alone ok just because he timed the shifts from 1st to 3rd with the manual si, it doesn't mean that he shifted too early or too late i mean for pete sake you people think you are better drivers and i suppose your times are better in your cars and you think you can shift way better than he can. give me a break
Thanks for making this video.
Also, I am a fan of how you respond to some pretty nasty comments...
You should reach the red line at every shift or you will achieve nothing...
Yeah I’ve had this car for a year and love it!!! Everywhere I go people give me complements❤️
Me 2 ! It’s awesome
The driver isn't used to cars you have to rev that shit out of to get good power. He's probably used to cars with great power-bands, like Z06s, Cobras, etc.
Yesterday that I was driving I saw this really stylish 2014 Honda Civic Si in that bright RED ❤🔥thats a sick whip it does turn heads. Even the guy driving it showed off alittle and rammed it.
Well I can't blame him for not knowing the car but it's supposed to be launched at 2k rpm with VSA off, then shift from 1-2 at 7k then all the other gears afterwards can shift at 7-7.3k since the rev limiter is set to 7500 rpm.
Great video. Big fan of your channel. Do you think you'll be able to get the Type R for us?
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Why don't you red line it , ? Looks like your shifting at 65k or so
Jon Lopez Cuz I'm still trying to figure this out - Dave
Everyman Driver
But...but what is there to figure out? You shift at redline lol it doesn't actually "redline" until about 7200 anyways.
Ian Kay I'll try and remember for next time - Dave
0 to 60 rpm or mph? Even my grandmother has more aggressive shifts.
Dave, ignore the hate comments.
These commenters think you're supposed to be some experienced driver.
Thanks for the video
Loved the video as always! Thumbs up! You made me want to buy a Honda! :-)
You win the You Tube award for the classiest responses to ignorant, arrogant and childish comments. Something to think about, the 1930 Duesenberg Model J was rated 0 to 60 in 8 seconds. Can you imagine a car that big and heavy accelerating that quickly?
cncmike That's very nice of you... thank you.
Yes I agree! Now rag that bitch out next time. It's not like you're buying it!
FOR BETTER TIMES YOU NEED TO WAIT LONGER BEFORE SHIFTING
maybe if you would shift at 8 rpm then maybe you would get better times.
+Katsu LA Let's all face it, I SUCK at 0-60 tests :-)
Everyman Driver weve all been there bro. no worries
+Katsu LA This happens to everyone in every car. You can easily add 2 seconds to your 0-60 times for almost any car, especially stick shift cars.
I had a auto 15' mustang GT vs. a stick 15' mustang GT same mods and the auto was 2 seconds faster every time.
Not to mention 4 flat should be the time and it was 5 seconds or so each time.
Im not sure how manufacturers get their times.......
+stuna101a By being able to drive. All you have to do is learn how to launch a manual car and not shift like this guy. He is shifting like he has all the time in the world. Throw that thing in the next gear as hard as you can.
I'm not sure if you know this but the 9th gen redlines at 7200 from factory, the 8th gens went to 8000
Who in the world thought a red interior is appropriate with an orange car?
Lmao. That's what I'm sayin'
This guy obviously isn't the best at driving fast but at least he's a good sport about it so why bash him, he makes great content.
no matter what people complain about,
i love this car.
I like how you smile when you hear that engine roar.
To answer your question -yes, you are getting better. Most people would like to think of themselves as manual masters, but even the "masters" mess up allot.
Honestly, you tires were cold(ish), and as you said the road was cold as well. Add that into 2,000 foot elevation your 8.28 second run was probably spot on for the conditions.
The orange looks so good, my god
Shift at 7400 rpm ! Much better times !
Alex Cantú I appreciate YOUR feedback - Dave
can't believe he didn't shift near 7400 and still counted the 0-60................lol rookie
This car redlines at 7200 rpm
THIS GUY CAN'T DRIVE TO SAVE HIS LIFE.
gee man I'm still alive, so I must disagree but thanks for playing :-)
Turn Down for What!!! Tuturuturu turutu
Good job. Like the reviews. Keep it up and happy thanksgiving
NitsedFTW Happy t-day to you and yours! Dave
Great attitude and great perspective.
This car is so underrated because Honda overdid themselves at the turn of the century but it's still a well respected little coupe.
"Ask any racer. Any real racer. It don't matter if you win by an inch or a mile. Winning's winning."
why You shifting So Fast ? Clearly not a Honda Guy, let those rpms rise and maybe you'll get a proper time xd
broski103 Not, not a Honda Guy per se... I'm the Everyman Driver Guy :-)
Everyman Driver Car Reviews then don't try to measure 0-60 times
Gus Fring He said he's new at trying to get 0-60 times. In my opinion he did fine, although there's plenty of room for improvement.
This dude... Wow. It's a Honda naturally aspirated 2.4L I-4 with VTEC. You need to rev to fuel cut before shifting. Hold RPMs at 2000-2500RPM to get a good launch. And how did you get this job?
I also have a 2014 SI, i was split over a WRX and this. WRX is a little faster, but cant beat the reliability and gas milage in a civic. I am averaging 31.8 mpg and have put a little over 5000 miles on it so far. Car is a lot of fun to drive!!!!
GOod review. It's too bad the Civic Si is slower than the 4-cylinder Toyota Camry with their 6-speed automatic, but then again, Toyotas are superior.
You have to rev each gear to redline in order to take advantage of your gearing. 1st gear pulling 6500-7000 RPM will be assuredly faster than 2nd gear at say 4500-5000 RPM. Otherwise your shifts sound slick and the launch looks decent.
you'll get better times if you shift at 7k rpm. Hondas love to stay higher in the power band since they have like no low end torque.
Where are you located? If you are at high elevation, the slower you will go. Also, don't be afraid to acutely redline your gears.
i can't believe he didn't expect torque steer without that traction control
I think there are two ways to measure 0-60... shifting normally like you do, and then shifting like you're at the track. The problem is that shifting like you're at the track harnessing your inner drag-strip racer you will be flat-footing the gas pedal without lifting between gears, and you will be shifting right at redline. You also should be launching this car, TCS OFF, at around 4000-5000rpm and side stepping the clutch. Doing these things will result in a dramatic reduction in your 0-60s, but doing this often on a vehicle you own will in fact break things (transmission, axles, clutches, etc)
I appreciate your reviews Dave, but you may want to get a very consistent method of doing 0-60s and then advise the viewers on how you plan to do the 0-60. For example tell viewers "I intend to do my 0-60s as a normal sane person might launch the car on the street, soft and neatly, and as a result the times are going to be slower than the car magazines" rather than looking disappointed when you don't achieve a 0-60 in 6.5.
Cheers Dave.
Granny shifting not double clutchin like u should... Lol j/k... U did ur best, keep sharing ur vids
naticedog Baby steps :-)
Try redlining it. VTEC has all the power in the higher RPMs
You need to Rev that car to refine or you won't get the time. Honda makes all its power up top. Stop short shifting it.
To redline. Dang auto correct.
Also, they're pretty reliable. I have a buddy with an 07 with 185k and it runs flawlessly. I've only got 15k on mine but not a hiccup yet.
short shifting before it even hit the power band
Wow the negative comments... Good driving dude when it was probably your first time behind the wheel in this car.
I hope it was his first time cuz he cant shift worth sh@t
These cars come stock with 2 step launch control... Would have come in handy
Stop complaining about how he drives... Come on guys! How many times does he have to say that it's his first time to do a 0-60 test?... Just thank the guy for sharing the video...
Yep, shifted too soon. Could keep the revs up a bit more at launch as well.
He is not even letting it hit VTEC and he’s not even launching it properly😂
to get the most out of a Honda, redline-ing helps a lot!
your making this look like a proper experiment but the biggest limiting factor was user error. need to learn how to drive a manual clutch before "testing"
Should be getting in the early sixes, but your the everyday driver obviously not Hondas racing driver who set that time. Also great enthusiasm.
It may have helped if you cleaned the tires off with a small burnout after being in the dirt several times. The tires will grab a lot better.
These are your typical acceleration runs you'd likely see out in the real world. To get 6.0-6.5 sec you'd have to rev it to about ~5K and drop the clutch. Normal people with normal bank accounts won't do that on a regular basis.
So many Civic fanboy jock sniffers commenting here. Can one of you professional civic drivers share a vid of this car pulling a 6 second 0-60?
stop asking me to change my name! Sure, I'll test drive one from my local dealer and do it while the salesman is still in the car.
stop asking me to change my name! Ill post one from 06 Si doing sub 6.5 run stock.
My Corolla does 0-60 in 8.3 seconds. I know this car is quicker than that
6.4 on my 2009, I didn't measure my 2015 yet
The 2012 and 2013 which are the same generation do it in 6.1, the 14 and 15 do it in 6.5
True, shifting way too early, this is not a domestic slow piece of iron.. It is a Honda civic si.. Drive it like you mean it and let the VTEC kick in!
I got the same 8.5-9 seconds 0-60 on a stock civic ex.. Not si. I couldn't stop thinking the whole video about how I just wanted to do it for you and get that claimed 6.5seconds. Quality video though.
Matthew Schrader Maybe I should enlist your help as my driver next time :-)
+Matthew Schrader There's no way you'll be able to get to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds at 2000 feet above sea level.
I noticed you were not taking it to red line every time. You need to with a SI
It really is a fun car to drive. Most who bash it do so blindly. Key as everyone says is of course to learn your launch. Launching will cost you 1+ second easily. You also need to shift at peak power; above 7k. I leave traction control on mine and can't not chirp the tires even into third gear so there are your 2+ missing seconds on 0-60. I've taken mediocre mustang GT drivers regularly in my 13 SI...Now I had I been in their car I would have won. 1 second is easy to lose in every gear if your not sure how to drive the car at peak performance. 2000 feet will also cost you alot of time. 6.2 at sea level around 60 degrees is feasible.
I been to drag strips with this car, traction control on is the worst thing you can do there.
I just ticked 60 mph with the regular 06 Civic EX in 2nd gear at 7.7 sec. You gotta rev high right to the limit to get those quick 0-60 times. But not a good idea to do it often...if you want your engine to last.
Interesting to note that that the Accord Couple v6 is much, much faster. Too bad they don't provide the mechanical LSD for the V6. The key thing to understand about the Civic Si is that, like the Scion FR-S, it is about handling more than power.
You have to shift at 7500rpm if you want to figure out what the actual number is.this is a 6 second car
Dave you gotta dump the clutch (with any manual car)...rev to like 4 grand and dump and shift to redline. The car has a shift indicator. High altitude doesn't help NA cars either but this car should have broke the 8 sec mark. (Turbo would have made these runs more consistent)
Next time maybe try 2-3 methods and see which gets the best time and use that for the times runs.
**2013 Si SEDAN OWNER**
I appreciate the review, but you made the Si look slower than an Odyssey...well, it's not. Here's a checklist for you @everydrivercarreviews if you decide to give it another try:
1) Replace your driver
2) Turn off T/C
3) Spike RPMs
4) Hit redline
5) Shift faster
does he know that he needs to go to maximum rpm red line (7200 rpm) to get the most out of it? it's not hard to see why he's getting such bad times on 0 to 60.
why make a face as you take off?? does that make you get a little more power as you shift or are you trying to squeeze out a fart??
Are you trying to save gas by shifting so early?
Nobody gonna remember when you got 31 mpg get an evo
The SI should be much quicker than that. The car magazines got this cars in the 6's
How is this engine any different than the 2004 Acura TSX? Same 2.4 Liter K24 with Six Speed Trans? Drive by wire sucks, and traction control isn't necessary on a FWD car
Are you a Timex sponsored athlete by any chance?
Well it certainly sounds like you know what you're doing! Nice video by the way. Although, it looks like the road is wet, so it would be very difficult to get a good 0-60 mph run.
Everyman driver: shifts transmission
Me: too soon junior
If you launched at 2000 RPM and took it all the way to red line, you would be surprised at how much quickly to 60 you could have gotten. 6.1 - 6.3 consistently, but i am at sea level here in Florida.
I own this car and I know it is faster than 8.5 seconds from 0-60. First off he's not launching the car, secondly, he's shifting way before the shift indicator says to shift, and lastly, since he just got the car from the dealership, there is still lower octane fuel in the tank making the ECU tune down the car.
Greets, Dave. As others have said, with Honda VTEC engines, you do need to rev the motor to at least 3500, drop the clutch, and wind it out to the redline in each gear. In my 05 TSX 6 speed with close to the same engine, I hit 60 in 2nd gear.
😂🤣😂🤣 your tsx is slow AF bro
@@sycboyspi no TSX is the fastest. Mine had the Hondata reflash, so quicker than stock. Still was a fun car, but nothing like my current BMW
@@chefjefe68 TSXs are slow AF
Did not really put him in his seat
Dave, you should do a little burnout video, put the E-break on, put the clutch in, go in first gear, floor it, and dump the clutch, you should be able to spin into 3rd gear, you should do it just for a fun Video.
Matthew Decker not sure the manufacturer will like what they see when I'm done :-)
They won't care! +Everyman Driver
Hhhmmm. The zero to sixty times are somewhat of a bummer. BUT, credit to the location and scenery. I'd pull over, unload my mountain bike, and just ride it off. The smell of fresh pine...I'm pretty much there, bro.