Why I Love Driving In Rain - 2022 Honda Civic Si (POV Drive Binaural Audio)
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2022
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Low Grip is your friend in a low power car! Let's take a ride in the Honda Civic Si in a heavy downpour.
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looks like you finally upgraded vehicles ;)
I love how the "off" is only a temporary off in Hondas and Acuras. It defaults back to auto next time you start the car. Makes it so you don't forget to turn them back on
Because they had to think like the person who thinks the least... sadly not everyone drives a new car with auto lights. They drive old cars with the headlight adjusted at the sky or ground. If it is new, I've seen Mercedes and Chevy trucks LED DRLs/headlights already burned out. The factory Halogens I had lasted 15 years, in the last 3 years I've replaced both headlights and driving LED bulbs 2x already, and I have a spare set in my closet for when those burn up.
It's actually even more than that, if after turning the lights off you shift either from Park to Drive or move the shifter in a manual, the lights will automatically come on.
Funny, my Alfa is the same way.
That’s how it is in every car I know of. Which cars don’t do that?
@@bwofficial1776 oh my god, i think there shoud be a law for the warmness of lights i get fucking blinded sometimes
Completely agree about the wiper speed thing, I’m addicted to using the wipers only the bare minimum amount and my wife is always yelling at me to turn them up. Something in me just doesn’t want to ever wear them - even though they’re so cheap 😂
If you use Rain-x or similar your blades will last 3-4 times as long. Even if they're already worn you can get some more life out of them with the hydrophobic coating.
@@nah3193 Star Wars Light Speed as my art teacher in High School always said.
I wonder this exact thing. As a kid I thought everyone was so edgy for having their wipers so fast. I feel like at that point it starts obstructing visibility lol
@@nah3193 It actually caught me off guard how little the water is beading on his windshield. It looks like a sheet of water that you can't even see through. I wash my car at one of those self-serve bay washes and the "clear coat protectant" stuff is amazing for making water bead off glass.
I'm the same way. Sometimes I just manually tap them to do one pass when I'm driving.
Tedward, you and TheTopher are my favourite reminders that high horsepower isn’t required to enjoy a drive.
Thank you!
100% agree. I personally don't enjoy excessive speed, especially since my son was born
@@diallo1347…and noise. Can’t understand why anyone would want to broadcast themselves when driving at some speed.
I'm amazed you turn on your hazards when you approach sudden traffic to let people know behind you, I thought I only did that! I like your level of awareness, great job man, that took me off guard. I do it because I'm an Uber driver here in NYC and I learned to do that over 3 years of experience that some people just aren't paying attention and hazards are really good to "distract them from using phones". I'm impressed man, that was delightful to see someone is actually thinking about others on road as much as they are thinking about themselves not wanting to get rear ended of course, fantastic dude! I really liked that!!
Wait, is that not a standatd thing to do in US? Here in Europe its very widely used thing. Not mandatory nor thought in driver school but almost all drivers are using hazards to inform others about slow moving traffic on highways. It must be pretty dangerous not to use hazards in situation like for example this one in the video.
@@borecko1 It's not mentioned in most driver's ed courses and a handful of states forbid using hazards while driving.
i live in mexico, and that’s the standard thing to do. everyone does it, it’s a generally expected road courtesy. also, in south africa (where i’m originally from) people flash their hazards after they pass you as a way to say thanks. road courtesy in the US is almost nonexistent
@@borecko1 Brazil is the same thing as well haha
same ill usuallu throw hazzards on and downshift (aftermarket exhaust) so people can hear me slow down if they arent looking up
the 2.0t accord is pure fun in the rain, even with tc on the amount of traction you can lose in that car through turns and from a dig is insane
Going to miss these Si drives once you receive your Type R! Keep it up Tedward!
I don't think he will be gettting a Type R for at least 6 months
4:22, I feel like so many people don’t understand how important this is. One of my buddies with a C6 Corvette drove through a puddle in third, full throttle, and spun out and totaled it.
I never put my wipers in the highest speed (I mean unless it's dangerous not to do so obviously) but not because I'm afraid of breaking them, mostly because I think it's incredibly relaxing to drive in the rain and the normal speed is much more relaxing than the highest speed. It's also why I pay some attention to wiper speed when I buy a car: Mercedes, Volvo, VW are my favorite "relaxing wipers"; BMW, Audi and such don't have a nice speed when wiping normally! I'm discovering with your video that Honda wipers are on point!
I love driving in the rain, i feel so cozy in the car when it's raining outside. I also don't get much rain in socal so that makes it nicer i guess
I can count the amount of times i've had my wipers on "fastwipe" on two hands, all of them in real stormy or snowy weather, also heard the same ol "You'll wear em out!".
I am going to put em on the max in the rain today just because haha
Auto/ rain sensing wipers love to go full blast when there's like no rain, then don't wipe when you're stopped
I love these kinds of videos, you driving your own cars at night or in the rain just talking. Relaxing.
This one was the most relaxing drive I've ever seen on youtube.
Good job Tedward 👍
So I crashed when I was younger in the rain and feel like I’ve never fully recovered my rain driving ability due to fear, maybe a video on tips for driving in the rain would be nice!
Several years ago I took an advanced driving course. Specifically to learn how to handle a car in wet weather. They flood the track with water trucks and teach you how to handle most situations. That does not make me an expert driver, I do have more confidence in the rain. Back then it was only a couple of hundred dollars. But well worth it.
Just take it easy. You don't need to be an expert. Gentle acceleration. Coast earlier instead of braking later.
Yeah you shouldn't drive like he did in the video tbh.. no matter how pro of a driver you think you are wet weather is still unpredictable
Excellent vid as always!
Driving in extreme conditions is always a big experience! I remember a few months ago when it rained so hard that no matter how fast the wipers were going it wouldn't make a difference. That and looking in your mirror and only being able to see a massive patch of light instead of a car is always fun...
Man this video was simply a joy to watch from start to finish. Keep up the awesome content!
Have to absolutely agree, just drove today with some rain and it's something that i love
Glad to see another car guy appreciate public transit! I love driving, but driving for one hour each way in rush hour traffic day in day out is soul-sucking no matter what. I miss living somewhere that had actual good transit that I can rely on, and was still able to find joy in driving when I want to. Kinda miss having those options.
There's something very relaxing about your video. Riding in the rain, small talk about cars and stuff. Could be only me but I find it very pleasant.
Always delightful to listen to your very insightful Rant 😁, Really appreciate your level of awareness on the road . Keep up the good work.
Watching you say all the same things I'm thinking when enjoying the ratios in my 8th gen is very cathartic, both being a couple of the most fun fwd cars extant. I absolutely love driving mine in snow with the snow set, it's unreal the traction I can get on launch next to other 4wd vehicles.
I love how much tedward enjoyed this drive. Remind me they ever drive matters when you’re in something enjoyable.
Thanks for the rain report with the Si :). That car looks like it would be fun to drive!! I am looking forward to someday getting my own!
Tedward Love these videos. People should watch these to become better/safer drivers. You really worked the TCS in this video.👍
I love keeping huge amount of water on the windshield and wiping them. So satisfying.
Unfortunately, in middle east it barely rains
I'm with you on the headlights thing. People just do not like to turn their headlights on in inclimate weather and I don't understand why. I always do. I love your rambling. Watching you drive makes me wanna drive my Mazda 3S. Even though it's automatic it's still a fun car to drive.
Your POV videos is making me want the SI more and more.
I love these kind of videos , keep on doing them (especially in the rain :D )
I agree about the wipers too! I don’t do it for fear of breaking them, but I go by how much rain is falling. If it is a light rain, wipers on low speed. If there is a rainstorm, wipers on high speed lol
Spinnin' is winnin'! Man, I remember loving when it rained because I could induce some liftoff oversteer on my gutless manual Mazda Protege5
I hate putting my wipers in the high setting😂. Also I love when there’s a ton of water on the windshield and the wipers wipe it away.
Man.. those highways are insane! Crazy wet conditions and 18-wheelers doing +60MPH? I'd tuck myself in the right lane and pray to reach my destination 😂
I thought that was normal
Good stuff Tedward 👍 Love the rain and definitely love this car 👍
This is really chill and therapeutic in a way 😁
I will never get tire of the civic si tbh, this gen of interior design is so awesome.
Love the si videos! Keep them coming!
I'm getting an Si next year. Your videos are great.
Love rain drives like this, great video 👍
2:53 Mr. Tedward, how can a Gentleman like you, who share with me the joy of wiping massive amount of water off the windshield, haven't discovered the absolute awesomeness of RainX?!
RainX is LIFE-CHANGING!
POV in the rain is great you should post more!
With the wiper conversation, for some reason, I put my wipers on at a certain speed. And when someone drives by me with a slower wiper speed setting, I go “oh, I guess I don’t need to have my wipers going that fast” and slow down my wipers.
Idk I’m weird like that😂
My dad is the same way, I can hear him saying "you'll burn out the motor!" LOL
I used to watch windshield wiper videos as a kid, super satisfying. Especially some nice "V shaped" wipers
Thank you for talking about headlights & taillights! Super important but few realize.
This is probably one of my favourite video from your channel yet, just pure fun in the rain and good advice! Keep up the great work man!
I love it this is awesomeness
we need more videos like this
Great video! I enjoy driving in light rain during daylight hours and not at night where the road turns into a mirror and disappears, also that was some aggressive acceleration for wet conditions lol I guess if you're going for the slides & spins then fair game. I avoid putting wipers on the fastest settings unless I'm in a deluge on the interstate within city limits where there tends to be a lot of pooling and a lot of water being splashed up from the road.
I really don't like having a rainy windscreen, so I usually have my wipers on the faster end of what one might consider appropriate for the conditions.
I cant wait for this kind of weather here on the west coast. Its still in the 100s here and smokey from wildfires
In my country everyone has to drive with low beam lights on all the time, day, night, rain, fog, etc. Now is strange when you see someone driving with the lights off, is a bit stupid, but at least in bad weather everyone has the lights on just because turning them on is a routine
Waiting for snow driving videos with the Si Tedward!
A nice tip I found out is applying a little wax or some other hydrophobic product to your windshield. It really helps with visibility in the rain.
i finally snagged a red Si last month. had to fly up to Chicago and drive it back to Little Rock. Took me 6 months to find ine due to price gouging but so so so worth it.
So cozy ❤
I usually manually press the wiper stalk every time I need them unless it's a torrential downpour, then I'll use the slowest automatic speed I can and still see
It's interesting how automatic headlights have been the norm for years yet most don't turn on with the wipers with something like a simple relay. With how many people go full blast wipers at the slightest drizzle and don't know where their headlight switch is, this should be a standard lol.
I mean most cars have it automatically turn on everytime you start the car but for some reason people feel the need to turn it off
I completely forgot about it until I read your comment, but I had a BMW that would turn on the headlights if the auto wipers were on and did at least three wipes in a set period of time. I’ve never had another car do that, unfortunately.
Making yourself visible is paramount when driving in inclement weather! Wish I had rear fog lights, I would use them all the time.
Very much enjoy your videos.
love all ur videos.. i so wish i could be there inside enjoying the fun ride..
I put my wipers in the fastest intermittent setting in my si. They adjust themselves based on your speed when you do that!
very chill video
I only put the wipers on the fastest setting if the amount of water requires it. Scraping your wipers against a dry windshield kills blades extremely quickly, which is what most people do.
I hate having my wipers on fast, it just feels stressful! However, with how upright the windshield in the Bronco is, the rain doesn’t bead off as well and I need them up higher.
Man I love your videos！
Thanks! I love your comments
Great vid man, I love to drive in the rain as well but there is barely any rain in Califronia. I you love the Civic so much, you should try an Accord 2.0t, both the 10 speed AT and 6 speed MT are amazing.
You sound like me when I drive. I was rear ended by a drunk driver in high school in my first prelude. Bought another Prelude and then rear ended by a truck in college. Then rear ended again in a Civic I owned years later.
I have a tendency to watch my rear view mirrors now but I really try to fight it. I’m constantly vigilant, watching conditions, other drivers, and thinking about how to drive the safest in each scenario
Watching your videos has me so excited for the (Canadian) 2024 Si I’ll be picking up next month. Such an ideal car for myself, except I wish it came in a hatchback.
But comparing its features to the Civic Hatchback with 6MT, the choice was clear as day. Si is the choice for me.
Make more videous in extreme weather condition. They are so relaxing...
I had an ex girlfriend who had an 8th gen civic. It had a cupholder to the left of the steering wheel above some of the controls. I still think it's the best located cupholder in any car I've ever been in and still occasionally talk about it to this day, 15yrs later.
I recommend putting some rainx on your windshield! Rain just beads off and when driving at speed you virtually don’t even need to use your wipers
I try to use the wipers on the lowest speed as I can and having rain x helps a lot! It also can possibly scratch your windshield overtime so I only use them when it's downpouring and not to clean my windows. The previous owners had bad wipers or ran them dry on the windshield and it's all marked up. So I'll need to get a new windshield since I can't see in direct sunlight
also a nice feature of newer hondas, if wipers are still on when car is turned off, it will return home before stopping the wipers so you dont get that awkward mid-way wipe stop. also imo i never use the fastest wiper setting because its more distracting than helpful as i feel like i see the wiper more than i see stuff through the windshield, and the setting below the fastest setting is always sufficient. if your windshield is getting completely covered in milliseconds than i could see using the fastest setting. im sure theyre designed to not break at the fastest speed but i also feel that they will wear out much faster if theyre used that way longer/more often
Driving in the rain, A/C on, music on loud is just therapy for me
Like how the Train pretty much had a tedward logo lol - was kinda disappointed that you didn't try and swing it in the parkinglot lol
those backroad drives in a gen 10 are amazing too, seems its way better on gen 11
i feel the same about the wipers. i would only put in on the highest if its necessary
sometimes i don’t even put my wipers on if i don’t feel like i need them and i let the water bead off so i can still see
I like these vids where u just drive, do some pulls and talk
I like this judgy persona, haha. I learned to drive in Tennessee, where state code requires the use of headlights when there's enough rain to necessitate the constant use of windshield wipers. I've continued that practice to this day as common sense. And I never turn my wipers to the fastest setting unless I really need it -- The constant motion of the wipers seems to impede visibility more than the rain itself.
I also keep my wipers on the slowest possible setting that is safe for the amount of rain. Luckily I don't have to think about it very much since im in LA but whenever it does rain I hate to have the wipers on too fast.
6:20
I once broke a wiper at top wiper speed. The wiper blade flew off and landed in a ditch. Fortunately, it was the passenger side, so it was still drivable.
I was driving a ram 1500 in a severe rainstorm so I need my wipers in the fastest setting, after about 5 minutes the rubber part started to fly off. I had to pull over just to fix it!
The owner's manual in my dad's `76 BMW 2002 specifically said to limit the amount of time running the wipers on high speed because they will break! And T Commuter Rail!
About the wiper adjustment, my CL9 Acura TSX and my parents' YD2 Acura MDX are opposites. The wider part of the triangle means more time in-between wiping for the TSX.
Isn’t that wild! I’m glad I’m not the only one who notices this type of crazy detail 😆
I've never needed to wack the wipers up to full speed. My ceramic coated windshield beads water insanely well so the wipers just have to encourage it off the sides rather than push away vast quantities of rain
As soon as my parents think they can see good enough when the wipers are in the fastest position, they put it back to the low setting as soon a possible. My dad is the person who always keeps the wipers on the low position. Not intermitten, not high, just low
I loveeee sending it in the rain lol its fun to understeer and save it. (I do it on empty roads dont worry)
I've noticed a shocking amount of people that drive AT NIGHT with their lights off. This started when DRLs and lighted instrument clusters became the norm. I try to let them know if we're at a stop light but most look at me like I'm a crazy person.
In Massachusetts it's law to have your headlights on when using your wipers.
I only put my wipers on the fastest speed when it's raining cats and dogs. Other wise I put the wipers on at the appropriate speed depending on how much it's raining. My uncle always told me have your wipers on at the right speed depending on how much it's raining that way you don't wear out your wipers blades which makes a lot of sense.
Hahaha....My dad said the same thing about the wiper speed....and he was correct our '94 Astro Van went through 3 wiper motors before 100K Miles.
Same here with the wipers 😆
This car still sounds good and hondaish haha. At least on video. My 10th gen Si had its moments. I have not had the experience of driving my Type-R in the rain yet. Maybe this weekend I'll get that chance.
The windshield wipers should slap out a tempo that keep perfect rhythm with the song on the radio.
"Eddie Rabbit"
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I enjoy driving in the rain, as long as it's not making a lot of big water puddles. The last time I drove in the rain, it was merging on the freeway, I was going about 47 MPH, and I had the wheel pointed slightly to the left, and I kept going straight, into the shoulder.
Probably the best thing to do in that case is not steer more to the left, just try to aim pretty straight, and don't use throttle/brakes.
Surprised it hydroplaned at that speed, being I have pretty small tires. They are 14" on my Mitsubishi Mirage.
I had 2 occasions recently that my wipers on high speed just came loose and fell off from the arms. The plastic mounts were not snug enough and the wiper rotated and fell off. Not a good situation cause I had to urgently pull over, couldn't see/drive anymore. it scratched my windshield, and one time the wiper flew away on the highway. Not to mention having to fiddle to put it back in the rain on side of highway. Now I just make sure they are not mounted loose and there is no play.
The older I get the more I like Honda/acura. Last car that I owned was a 1990 Honda accord coupe ex (all original, non kidded out) which I LOVED and now I Own a 2006 acura RL. I like it a lot though, very safe with awd and 300hp, but there’s just something about a lightweight SIMPLE Honda from the 90s, and this new civic really reminds me of how Honda used to be or how they should be (which now they nailed)
"Every car has 1000 horsepower in the snow"
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Recently i was driving on a downhill highway at 90km/h and the hydroplane scared the crap out of me driving in rain is scary