Base Metal-Base metal is a term used to refer to a metal that oxidizes or corrodes relatively easily as with copper, iron, nickel, lead and zinc. Carat-The term Carat, Karat or k is used to indicate the amount of pure (24k) gold in the alloy. Lower Carat ratings indicate proportionally less pure gold.ase Metal-Base metal is a term used to refer to a metal that oxidizes or corrodes relatively easily as with copper, iron, nickel, lead and zinc. Carat-The term Carat, Karat or k is used to indicate the amount of pure (24k) gold in the alloy. Lower Carat ratings indicate proportionally less pure gold.
2017 Civic Hatchback is an AUTOMOBILE All-Star. The 2017 Civic Hatchback Sport has been named an AUTOMOBILE All-Star, saying its 180-hp âturbocharged engine is powerfully elastic yet revvy, and the chassis is balanced and fun to drive at any speed.*.
Honda Civic Si and Honda Civic Si EP3 the same thing. There are several different year models of of Honda Civic Si's. EP3 is the chassis code for that specific Civic Si 01-05 â¦ was the EP3. So the new Civic Si 06 to current two door model is the FG2. By the way the chassis codes are found in the VIN#. 1  A Review of the Honda Civic Si After more than half a century of manufacturing cars, Honda has become quite good at it. 2  Between 2003 and 2013, Honda cars were ranked among the top U.S. bestselling cars.