R18 Vs/Or K24's, That is the question

[team3d]

Test Results:
EDMONDS TEST RESULTS
2013 ACURA ILX 2.4
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) 2,978
Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) 2,954
Acceleration
0-30 (sec): 2.7 (2.8 w/ TC on)
0-45 (sec): 4.6 (4.9 w/ TC on)
0-60 (sec): 7.1 (7.7 w/ TC on)
0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 6.8 (7.4 w/ TC on)
0-75 (sec): 10.5 (11.2 w/ TC on)
1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 15.3 @ 91.6 (15.7 @ 88.5 w/ TC on)


EDMONDS TEST RESULTS
2012 CIVIC SI COUPE
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) 2,877
Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) 2,845
Acceleration
0-30 mph (sec.) 2.6
0-45 mph (sec.) 4.6
0-60 mph (sec.) 6.9
0-75 mph (sec.) 10.1
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) 15.1 @ 93.1


@ 109lbs lighter, civic coupe is 2 tenth seconds faster (1/4 mile), that is about 2 car lane...

 

[team3d]

What does that little exert prove? How much faster is the CRT around a track than a normal M3? Besides, the CRT is a lame attempt at making a lightweight m3 and is simply a marketing ploy by BMW to sell a limited amount of overpriced cars. Only 100lbs lighter, uses the heavier DCT gearbox, while still including a lot of pointless amenities that should not be included for a track inspired car.

200lbs is not marginal when you're talking about tracking a vehicle. But given that in this scenario, all of the added weight in the Si are things that make it perform better (engine, lsd, brakes), I would say that this is a pretty irrelevant matter.

my r18 is average 24.8 mpg.... after i shave off 20lbs of unsprung weight with my new wheels, my mpg jumps to 27.5 mpg

lighter is better, that is a fact, whether it gives you more acceleration, better gas mileage, better braking, it will only benefit your vehicle...

 

[trustdestruction]

my r18 is average 24.8 mpg...

Ummm... What?

 

[team3d]

inno90's civic also average 25mpg, not all civics are getting 30mpg

if you visit the other forum, there is a thread about your mpg, many civic are hitting below average

 

[FB2Chris]

inno90's civic also average 25mpg, not all civics are getting 30mpg

if you visit the other forum, there is a thread about your mpg, many civic are hitting below average

I'm averaging 32 in my MT sedan, my GF is averaging 27 in her coupe AT.

 

[HeelsandEers]

my r18 is average 24.8 mpg.... after i shave off 20lbs of unsprung weight with my new wheels, my mpg jumps to 27.5 mpg

lighter is better, that is a fact, whether it gives you more acceleration, better gas mileage, better braking, it will only benefit your vehicle...

Lol 24.8? You might wanna look into that. I averaged 26 on my last tank in my bolt on Si. And that was in the middle of the tuning process.

I agree, lighter is better.

 

[team3d]

I'm averaging 32 in my MT sedan, my GF is averaging 27 in her coupe AT.

well, now i am closer to average now ! lol..

 

[RobSBP]

hmm, I'm still waiting for rv6 header for r18 Hopefully it's more durable.

When I drive more aggressive, I get about 28.5 mpg. Normal drive average about 34mpg.