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Old 10-31-2006, 03:03 PM   #1
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Default 2007 Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan @ 2006 SEMA (Available Spring 2007 for USA)

2007 Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan @ 2006 SEMA (Available Spring 2007 for USA)



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The name MUGEN symbolizes Honda performance throughout Asia and around the globe. MUGEN, under license by M-TEC Co., Ltd., of Japan, has been closely associated with Honda for decades in the design and manufacture of racing and premium performance components. The Civic MUGEN Si Sedan draws inspiration from a "Formula Sport" concept, adding an aggressive dimension of performance to the Civic Si Sedan with a track-tuned suspension, aerodynamic body styling and a performance exhaust system. The track tuned suspension, tested at the Twin Ring Motegi racing circuit in Japan, lowers the vehicle by 0.6 inches (15mm) with highly aggressive spring and damper tuning for enhanced handling performance. The full-vehicle aero-package adds a front spoiler and sports grille, side spoilers, a rear diffuser and a rear wing. The lightweight MUGEN forged alloy wheels measure 18x7.5 inches and are shod with high grip 215/40R18 summer tires. The sports exhaust system reduces back pressure from the catalytic converter back resulting in an enhanced power curve. Additional accoutrements include front and rear MUGEN emblems along with a serial number placard on the instrument panel. A spherical 50 mm MUGEN aluminum shift knob replaces the standard aluminum and perforated leather shift knob. Planned for production in a limited quantity of 500 units a year, the Civic MUGEN Si will be available at U.S. Honda dealers starting in spring 2007 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of less than $30,000 and includes a full factory warranty.












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Old 10-31-2006, 03:05 PM   #2
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Soon to be the #1 most stolen vehicle in the US
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Old 10-31-2006, 03:14 PM   #3
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2007 Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan Revealed at SEMA
Honda announces plans to sell factory-prepared MUGEN Civic for the first time in U.S.

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today revealed a prototype Civic MUGEN Si Sedan prepared by legendary Honda tuner MUGEN equipped with a high performance suspension, forged aluminum wheels, aerodynamic body styling and a sport exhaust system at the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. Planned for production in a limited quantity of 500 units a year, the Civic MUGEN Si will be available at U.S. Honda dealers starting in spring 2007 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of less than $30,000 and a full factory warranty.

"Enthusiasts have equated the name MUGEN with JDM Honda performance for decades, and with the introduction of the Civic Si Sedan, the time is right for the two companies to once again join forces," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. "A MUGEN-tuned vehicle available directly from the factory provides the ultimate level of performance, quality and refinement in a specially-tuned car."

The track tuned suspension, tested at the Twin Ring Motegi racing circuit in Japan, lowers the vehicle by 0.6 inches with aggressive spring and damper tuning for enhanced handling performance while still maintaining a high level of ride comfort. Compared to the stock Civic Si Sedan, front and rear damping force (both bump and rebound) was increased between 8- and 24-percent (the rate varies depending on condition). Lightweight 16.7-pound 18x7.5-inch forged aluminum wheels (27 percent lighter than the stock 17x7 alloy wheel) and high-grip BFGoodrich(R) g-Force KDW 215/40ZR18 summer tires help to further create MUGEN's rewarding and well-balanced handling performance character.

The full-vehicle aero-package adds a front spoiler with a sports grille (with special MUGEN Si emblem), side spoilers, a rear bumper diffuser and a rear wing. The sports exhaust system reduces exhaust system back pressure from the catalytic converter back, resulting in an enhanced power curve. Additional accoutrements include front and rear MUGEN emblems outside. Inside, a serial number placard is located on the instrument panel along with a spherical 50 mm MUGEN shift knob.

The name MUGEN symbolizes Honda performance throughout Asia and around the globe. MUGEN, under license by M-TEC Co., Ltd., of Japan, has been closely associated with Honda for more than three decades in the design and manufacture of racing and premium aftermarket performance products.

Honda's activities at SEMA coincide with the November 1 on-sale date of the new-for-2007 Civic Si Sedan. The Civic Si Sedan embraces the style and performance of the Civic Si Coupe and marks the first time that "Si" performance has become available in a sedan body style.

Civic MUGEN Si Sedan Prototype Specs:
Ride Height = -0.6 inches (5.3 inches total)
Overall Length = +1.1 inches (177.8 inches total)
Wheels: Forged GP 18x7.5 (pattern 5H-114.3 +48)
Color: Fiji Blue Pearl
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Old 10-31-2006, 03:14 PM   #4
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Soon to be the #1 most stolen vehicle in the US
was thinking the same thing
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Old 10-31-2006, 03:16 PM   #5
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sweet, a civic with catback for 30g
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Old 10-31-2006, 03:27 PM   #6
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i don't think i'll ever understand high performance FWD cars.
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Old 10-31-2006, 03:34 PM   #7
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I wouldn't pay 30k for a civic w/ some body mods. Is that spoiler starting to get higher into STI territory?

almost forgot 30 k for some mugen badging too
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Old 10-31-2006, 03:39 PM   #8
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Mugen is outrageous, but they are synonmous with style. That is nicest looking Civic I've ever seen.
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Old 10-31-2006, 04:58 PM   #9
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That is nicest looking Civic I've ever seen.
whoa whoa whoa whoa....this is not my batman glass.


I wouldnt go that far.
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Old 10-31-2006, 05:08 PM   #10
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30K Honda Civic with 197 hp! Sign me up You could build an older model with more horse for 20k less.
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Old 10-31-2006, 05:12 PM   #11
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i don't think i'll ever understand high performance FWD cars.
Yeah, really. I mean, they're so worthless!

I bet they could never win in a race against a RWD or AWD car!!!

...except in Autocross
...oh yeah, and I guess they did win SpeedTCC this year
...And I suppose a FWD rally car would be more stable than a RWD one


In short: Get off your high horse. FWD has its place just like every other drivetrain.

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Old 10-31-2006, 05:15 PM   #12
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Has Mugen done anything for the Euro Civic? Civic sedan to me is meh, but that Euro Civic hatchback is so crazy its awesome!
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Old 10-31-2006, 05:20 PM   #13
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now I will know how to spot a dumbass on the highway
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Old 10-31-2006, 05:46 PM   #14
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I'm bigger and bolder,
and rougher and tougher.

In other words sucker,
there is no other.

I'm the Mugen Civic Dominator!






Oh, wait, it's not the Mugen Civic Dominator
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Old 10-31-2006, 05:46 PM   #15
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now I will know how to spot a dumbass on the highway

No Kidding

That civic is so ugly.....I still don't like that design
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Old 10-31-2006, 05:49 PM   #16
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can anyone explain me why a fwd car has a wing!
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Old 10-31-2006, 06:04 PM   #17
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can anyone explain me why a fwd car has a wing!
ask these guys...i bet they have a anwser

http://www.realtimerl.com/content/contact

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Old 10-31-2006, 06:06 PM   #18
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can anyone explain me why a fwd car has a wing!
Because it's a spoiler, not a wing.
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Old 10-31-2006, 06:27 PM   #19
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Yeah, really. I mean, they're so worthless!

I bet they could never win in a race against a RWD or AWD car!!!

...except in Autocross
...oh yeah, and I guess they did win SpeedTCC this year
...And I suppose a FWD rally car would be more stable than a RWD one


In short: Get off your high horse. FWD has its place just like every other drivetrain.

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Hahahahahahaha... owned sir. Owned.
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Because it's a spoiler, not a wing.
and the reason of a spoiler IS!??...
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to spoil the looks of the car?
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Old 10-31-2006, 06:33 PM   #22
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and the reason of a spoiler IS!??...
Cd + aesthetics!
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Old 10-31-2006, 06:34 PM   #23
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Hahahahahahaha... owned sir. Owned.
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damn subaru fanboys with limited knowledge!
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Old 10-31-2006, 08:55 PM   #24
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damn subaru fanboys with limited knowledge!
ok some cars can eventually be tuned, but most fwd cars i drive do suffer from torque steer, perhaps my statement was too broad. the minis are fun to drive and are fwd. the civic si has never given me that great fun to corner feeling though.
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I guess the Focus SVT, Focus RS, Dodge SRT4 ACR, Mazdaspeed3 etc...cant handle for sh t right?
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