Honda FF Battle 2009

B-Series - Lap Time: 2:06.730 - Power: 173.9whp, 123.49 ft-lb
FF Fast Facts
1992 Honda Civic
Owner: Charles Tran
Engine: B18C1 (1800cc)
Power Adders: Skunk2 intake manifold, Comptech header, 2.5" exhaust, balanced and blueprinted rebuild
Suspension: TEIN RA
Springs: TEIN 14k (front), 10k (rear)
Sway Bars: Civic (front), Comptech 22mm (rear)
Brakes: Hawk HP+ pads
Final Drive: GS-R 4.4
Wheels: Enkei RPF1 15x7" +31 (front), 15x7" +23 (rear)
Tires: General Exclaim UHP 205/50R15 (front), 205/50R15 (rear)

Driver's Impression
Pros: Predicatble, very stable due to good aero, great for beginning driver.
Cons: Bouncy struts, pad knock, open diff and final drive.
Comments And Advice: Check wheel bearings, bleed brakes, get a LSD and shorter final drive. "Overall the car is pretty good for someone to learn how to drive quick. Suspension was good but just doesn't have enough rebound causing it to bounce. This car is setup for H2 so the mods on the engine were very limited. Most stable car due to the aero". -Jeremy Croiset

K-Series - Lap Time: 2:05.174 - Power: 209.1whp, 146.18 ft-lb
FF Fast Facts
2006 Honda Civic Si
Owner: Elton Lo
Engine: K20Z3 (2000cc)
Power Adders: DC race header, Toda Spec C cams, BDL throttle-body, RC 440 Injectors, Espelir exhaust
Suspension: Crux coilovers
Springs: Crux/Swift springs
Sway Bars: RGS 21mm (rear)brakes RGS calipers, RGS 330mm rotors (front), RGS pads (front), Project Mu pads (rear) lsd KAAZ 1.5 way
Final Drive: CTR 5.06
Wheels: Volk TE37 18x9.5" +22 (front), Volk TE37 18x7.5" +40 (rear)
Tires: General Exclaim UHP 265/35ZR18 (front), 235/40ZR18 (rear)

Driver's Impression
Pros: Transition, response, nimble, very well tuned suspension, solid cornering, lateral grip, and gearing.
Cons: Broken seat slider and over-boosted front brakes.
Comments And Advice: Lessen front braking and get the seat slider to lock! "Surprised how lively this car felt. Much more tossable than most newer Hondas. The MacPherson struts are just inferior to the older Hondas, but the suspension settings were great on this one. Probably one of the best on a newer Honda I've driven." Rear end was very solid and predictable in turns. Plenty of lateral grip. "Speedometer in the banking was reading 145mph." The over-braking made it hard to heel toe. -Andy Hope