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buck · 10-27-2013, 03:18 AM

Hello folks!

I recently sold my 2011 WRX STI to get out from under a horrific monthly payment. That, combined with the less than stellar mileage from the factory, and the fact that it was really a blast to put your foot down in it had me throwing money down the tube on my commute.

Tonight I bought a 2003 Civic HX with the lean burn motor (I think... But I've read that may not be the case for California cars?) and I'm ready to get the most out of it. I'll be driving it stock for some time and logging for at least a few tanks after I get my Scangauge in order to get some nice accurate baseline data before I begin to modify anything.

I'll make the attempt to be as scientific as possible and post as much data as I can for each mod, before and after. I was seriously inspired by AndrewJ and his posts about his 5th gen Civic hatchback. I'm impressed by the ingenuity on these forums and look forward to contributing!

10-27-2013, 03:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
buck EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 2 Sstreak - '03 Honda Civic HX Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ready to start on a new road... (WRX STI to Civic HX) Hello folks! I recently sold my 2011 WRX STI to get out from under a horrific monthly payment. That, combined with the less than stellar mileage from the factory, and the fact that it was really a blast to put your foot down in it had me throwing money down the tube on my commute. Tonight I bought a 2003 Civic HX with the lean burn motor (I think... But I've read that may not be the case for California cars?) and I'm ready to get the most out of it. I'll be driving it stock for some time and logging for at least a few tanks after I get my Scangauge in order to get some nice accurate baseline data before I begin to modify anything. I'll make the attempt to be as scientific as possible and post as much data as I can for each mod, before and after. I was seriously inspired by AndrewJ and his posts about his 5th gen Civic hatchback. I'm impressed by the ingenuity on these forums and look forward to contributing!