If there's "LIKE" button I would give it to you
Yeah, a car is not just about speed.. it's about overall driving experience
NHC is more responsive and giving more feedback to the drivers
Not just in engine power alone, but has good handling as well

Here's a good read for all about the NHC engine L15A7
http://asia.vtec.net/Engines/LSERIESG2/index.html
Here's driving impression on NHC, comparing to OHC as well
http://asia.vtec.net/Reviews/3GCity1Drive/index.html

If OHC is really that great, why would Honda bother improving it?
or are you -PuPu^ZaPruD3r-, is saying that you are better than honda engineers?

This post has been edited by shunryu: Aug 15 2011, 05:09 PM

Well about de SOHC vs DOHC, it's actually from my experience of driving my dad's old Accord, new Accord, OHC and NHC which are all using SOHC I notice there's this slight sluggishness during the initial stand off pick-up compare to Myvi, Vios and Altis which are using DOHC where it feels more responsive the moment I put my foot on the pedal. However, I'm just speculating on this one as I'm not too sure also but it could be due to factors such as the engine tuning or the power-to-weight ratio. Just my 2cent

As for safety, I think the most important thing is to drive safely as any car also could be fatal even if it's a Ferrari or Rolls-Royce

It's all down to power-to-weight ratio man
Weight is one of the top deciding factor in car performance and handling.. Which is why track racing involves a lot of weight reduction

Myvi has only about 900+kg which is really light, their 1.3 engine feels like 1.5 for comparison
So theoreotically it's faster in acceleration, but top end would lose to higher displacement engines

Vios is 1090kg compared to NHC 1160kg (This can be offset with NHC more powerful engine)

Altis (This have to compare with Forte, Civic is DOHC, New accord 2.0 is SOHC but weight 1480kg , but 2.4 is DOHC which is the most powerful among its class compared to Camry and Nissan Teana )

Engine tuning wise, Toyota is more to fuel efficiency while Honda is all-the-way power AND being fuel efficient

I agree with driving safely, but smartly as well
Be alert of others and not just yourself
Don't drive too slow and hog other people's road

This post has been edited by shunryu: Aug 15 2011, 05:26 PM

LOL ...keep on going guys... i don't see a clear winner yet

No point arguing. Just enjoy the ride. if not happy with current ride, go change to a better ride if got $$.

Arguments are arguments, if one is not satisfied that he's "won" the debate, he will go on and on, rounds and rounds.... to prove the slightest insignificant point.

Sometimes it's clear who's the fanboy. The one who uses the word more or the one who's just not bothered about it.

This post has been edited by calvin_gsc: Aug 15 2011, 06:26 PM

bro calvin, I wasn't arguing about anything...
I join the forum to share opinions just like everybody else
I also expect to learn more about my ride and get more information from different people too
One similiar car but there can be so many different drivers
Sharing modification infos and driving experience would be a good practise, isn't this what a forum is all about?

I understand where you are coming from. But forums being forums, some take it quite seriously when discussing about something that he/she is really familiar with...

I'm sorry but you got cheated. If you're seeing a deeper colour on your spoiler, then the colour code is different. If your car is metallic grey, you should be getting back the exact same colour as long as your paint has not been carbonised yet...

Here's a full list of Honda vehicle color code, happy respray
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1594845

This post has been edited by shunryu: Aug 16 2011, 02:36 PM

all good and very nice info here

+1 to u bro..

Hi all sifu,any nice workshop to recommend to mod body kits & spoilers for 5th gen city at reasonable proce?

Besides,wondering if I mod my rear light to white will it void my warranty?

Thx in advance

hmmm my mileage around 2nd service, 10k already run in as i have been able to get 400++ in city driving ... highway is bout half tank 280-300, but then once i reach destination got town driving ... but solely on highwya i estimate roughly 550 - 600

why dont u try to go back to the sc and tell them bout it, maybe something dirty or stucked - maybe air filter, ecu ... maybe need to reset ecu? not sure but i am sure something is definitely wrong ... ur mileage u mentioned, turbo car maybe around there la

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Added on August 16, 2011, 10:19 pmcall me cheapskate but i bought the car for its fc and its the cheapest entry level for a honda, i can afford a civic, but then i am cheapskate, i dont want to pay more ... hahaha

This post has been edited by earl-ku: Aug 16 2011, 10:19 PM

No you're not cheapskate, I believe we all get pretty well equipped japanese import at this price. (I mean within japanese makes competitors only)

The only obvious problem is the taxation...
NHC is priced at merely 60k in countries like India, Thailand after conversion

And if you ever wonder how much the actual price of Proton is, they export Persona (for example) to Saudi Arabia for just 35k ringgit...

Evem then you don't see much persona in the streets of riyadh.
1 ringgit = approximate 1 saudi riyals.

Mazda 6 is about 65k riyals to 75k riyals.
VW passat is about 85kr riyals
Audi A4 2.4 is about 125k riyals
Jaguar X-type is about 140k riyals
Cheapest Porsche Cayenne is about 200k riyals..

That's why you get so many people migrating to Saudi to work.

Back to NHC, my 6th service is creeping up!

I've made an appointment to service my car on the 27th Aug... Want to be eligible for the Insight lucky draw contest.

That is some mouth-drooling prices

Guys, in the morning i noticed my container for holding the water is already lessen .. then i added a little bit of water in it.

then i realise that is actually coolant right ?

any harm in what i have done

Their petrol price is even more drooling.

the coolant for radiator actually is right in front of the fans.. the one we get on the left hand side is the water for wiper.
anyway, i have been adding water into the coolant since day-1 and it has not caused me any problem so far.

By right we shouldn't add water into the coolant reservoir. The proper way to add coolant is to use distilled water (50%) + coolant (50%). It's best to as the SC to top it up for us since they should have the coolant mixture ready at all times.

The reason why we should not top it off with tap water is because the boiling point for water is at 100 degree Celcius. The distilled water & coolant mixture has a boiling point at 106 degree Celcius. Furthermore, the mixture will prevent your radiator from getting rusty in the long run. That is why, try not to top up your radiator with tap water

Note: Believe me, the radiator temperature can easily reach 90 degree Celcius & could achieve 98C when the aircond is turned off.