Unlike its predecessors, the Si was made available in sedan form rather than only as a coupe. Slightly heavier than the two-door, the sedan shares the bulk of its mechanical and cosmetic features with its cousin.
Visually almost identical(which is not goot) to the standard Civic, the Si receives a special body kit and a rear spoiler, in addition to standard 17-inch alloy wheels (versus 15 or 16-inch wheels on other Civics). Equipped more or less like the Civic EX, the Si comes standard with a full array of power accessories, a moonroof, an AM/FM/CD audio system with an auxiliary input jack and a split-folding rear seat
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The Civic Si's interior also doesn't deviate substantially from the EX, though it adds unique seats and upholstery, a sportier leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, unique gauges and sports pedals. Otherwise, it follows the same space-age dashboard style that characterizes the rest of the Civic lineup.
Performance upgrades start with a sport suspension, a helical limited-slip front differential and uprated four-wheel disc brakes and a six-speed manual (one extra cog over the regular Civic) and top out with an extra 57 horsepower from the enlarged four-cylinder engine.
The 197-horse total approaches the coveted 100 horsepower per liter mark for the 2.0-liter, dual-overhead cam four-cylinder engine. That peak horsepower is achieved at a high 7,800 rpm, meaning drivers can expect to rev the Civic Si heavily to get the most out of its powertrain. Peak torque, at 139 lb-ft., is realized at an also-high 6,100 rpm. Tested performance 0-60mph 7 seconds flat.
No automatic transmission is available on the Civic Si. Only a 6 speed manual.
There are no factory options for the Civic Si; rather, the Japanese automaker offers the Civic in several packages that include high-performance summer tires (in place of all-season treads), a navigation system with Bluetooth capability, or a combination of the two. 
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Owner Motegi Racing Wheels
Hometown Cerritos, CA
Occupation Aftermarket wheel manufacturer
Engine 2000 Toyota 2.0L BEAMS 3S-GE; Custom fabricated engine mounts; Jenvey individual throttle-bodies; Custom intake manifold; AEM universal fuel rail; Custom -6 AN fuel lines; After Hours Automotive custom exhaust manifold; XRP radiator hoses; Custom GP Motorsport mil-spec engine harness; Mishimoto radiator
Drivetrain 2000 Toyota Altezza 6-speed manual; Custom driveshaft.
Engine Management AEM 60-1050.
Footwork & Chassis KYB front coilovers; KONI rear coilovers w/Eibach springs; T3 Tuning front camber plate, front lower control arm; Custom three-link rear lower control arms; Manual power-steering rack.
Brakes T3 Wilwood front brake calipers.
Wheels & Tires 17x9.5" -57mm offset Motegi Racing MR124; 255/40-17 Nitto NT01; Muteki SR48 lug nuts; ARP wheel studs.
Exterior AfterHours Composite Works custom JGTC GT-300 style aero kit; APR GT-300 rear spoiler; Seibon carbon-fiber doors, hood, and rear hatch; PPG Custom Red w/Copper Pearl paint; Spin Imaging vinyl graphics.
Interior Custom Rob Miller Race Cars rollcage; Sparco 325 steering wheel, seats, rails, safety harnesses, shift knob, and pedals; RacePak IQ3 digital dash display; Suede-wrapped dashboard; all sound deadening removed.
Props Motegi Racing Wheels; Papadakis Racing; After Hours Composite Works; Robbie Miller Race Cars.
For more info and pics read the whole article here ---> SuperStreet
The Audi A3 can boast outstanding quality in its class and has hallmarked the market by being the first real premium car in the compact class", says Frank Dreves, Audi Plant Manager in Ingolstadt. Along with the A3, Audi also builds the A4, the A4 Avant and the body of the new Audi TT at its Ingolstadt plant. Further future-oriented models, in the guise of the A5 midsize coup� and the Audi Q5 SUV, are designated to be built at the Ingolstadt plant.
Production of the Audi A3 began at the Ingolstadt plant in 1996. The second generation of the A3 followed in 2003, and June 2004 saw the launch of the five-door A3. At the moment, more than 800 units of the A3 leave the production halls each day and are sent out to customers all over the world. Almost 127,000 units of the Audi A3 were sold worldwide in the first half of 2006 alone. This represents a growth rate of 16.3 percent compared with the same period of last year.
The Audi A3 has made a very significant contribution to the overall success of the brand. "The outstanding way in which the A3 has progressed is thanks to its highly motivated and well-qualified team of workers", Peter Mosch, Chairman of the General Works Council at AUDI AG points out. With just under 463,500 vehicles sold in the first half of 2006, Audi has achieved a growth rate up 9.8 percent compared with the same period of last year.
I've always loved the way AC Schnitzer tunes their cars, it's simple but at the same time they make the car look extraordinary. Here we have the BMW 3 series, that is light weight and a spectacular engine, with a mighty suspension. This is a perfect race car. It does 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds, that is fast. The bodykits are made from a high quality material, none of that cheap fiberglass stuff. Options include a sports airbag and a carbon interior trim.
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The Audi R8 is starting to really turn some heads in the tuner world. Here is the latest custom R8 from tuner MTM from Germany. Exterior changes are minimal aside from the rear air scoops and the matte black paint. Under the hood the addition of a super charger more than doubles the stock R8s 420Hp to a downright insane 888. So 888 horsepower with 610 lb ft of torque with Quattro all whee drive. 0-60 in 3 seconds flat, and a top speed of 223 mph. Where do we sign up?
The new 2008 VW Tiguan has not even hit US show rooms yet, but here's a taste of what's in store when it does thanks to our friends at ABT in Germany.
Germany's AC Schnitzer is no stranger to the world of high performance tuners for BMW. And the new M3 is just as hot. So it was just a matter of time before they got their hands on one to customize. New body panels around the lower edge of the car, alloy wheels and special badging identify the car as an AC Schnitzer.
One of the most attractive tuner concept cars on display at SEMA is this Volvo S80 T6 HPC from German Volvo tuner Heico Sportiv. The most notcible modification to the car is its 7-layer "aluminum effect" paint job that looks absolutely stunning. The 7 layer paint job took 2 weeks to complete. The paint process is so precise, that it does not allow for any re-shoots or touch up. Heico redesigned and improved the body of the S80 as well. The entire front clip was replaced to give the car a more aggressive look along with enlarged wheel arches. The rear bumper was also treated to the styling treatment to allow for rectangular exhaust cutouts and carbon fiber accents. 
A lowered suspension, a 14 inch big brake upgrade with 6 piston calipers, 20 inch lightweight forged wheels by Volution X, and 255/30R20 Continental performance tires wrap up the exterior.
About Heico:
I fell in love with the R8 when I worked at Audi. A super car with crisp lines, awesome performance, and lastly was German. This R8 tuned by performance gurus APR was spotted at the SEMA show in the Michelin display. No info was given as to the cars specs and the Internet turns up very little, but this looks like one sweet ride that takes the R8's performance to the next level. Obvious upgrades would have to include computer reprogramming, and exhaust work. Then you find the upgraded 2 piece wheels, Brembo cross drilled rotors and calipers.
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