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Old 12-01-2007, 02:02 PM
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Although most of the East gets the JDM four door Civic Type R, Singapore and Malaysia have the option of the UK Swindon three door Civic Type R.

http://asia.vtec.net/Reviews/eCTR/index.html

Ugly in a way that only the British Honda design team could manage.



But of course we all still want one.
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If we built it in the USA, the torsion beam rear suspension would totally kill it.

But I'll bet you anything that all of us want one, just because we can't get it.
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The interior

Jealous
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i dig the shape and profile of the car, but for the front and rear facia design, they absolutely kill the car. Interior is also pretty sick.
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We don't want it. Only the interior and the rims (and motor).
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueIntegraBoy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">We don't want it. Only the interior and the rims (and motor).</TD></TR></TABLE>

Speak for yourself.

I'd have picked that up over my coupe in a heartbeat and EVEN over the sedan type R

My ep3 was my most fun to drive car i've ever owned and this just looks leaps and bounds ahead of it in all aspects.
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Meh its alright looking i guess i like the sedan models better though
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I'd roll in it for sure.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
But of course we all still want one. </TD></TR></TABLE>

excuse you?

kinda reminds me of a daewoo lanos
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 24boosted &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd roll in it for sure. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Would you? At $32,000 would you?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Would you? At $32,000 would you?</TD></TR></TABLE>

For $32,000, I'd take the FD2.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueIntegraBoy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

For $32,000, I'd take the FD2.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly. It's the same problem that affected the EP3 in the USDM. Swindon designs are expensive when you try to sell them in US dollars.
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jermey clarkson calls the FN2 "absolutely hopeless"

i've heard nothing but bad things about the hatchback type-r and nothing but good things about the sedan type-r.
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Me no likey!!

It just looks too "beefy" and heavy for a Type R. What's the curb weight on that thing anyway?
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the JDM 4 doors one :thumb:
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I would rather have the RR version if I could get any of them
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i like this CTR better then the FD TR the Interior is freaking sweet its all about the driver and just looking at itssaying "take me to a track now !!"
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RICO_ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Me no likey!!

It just looks too "beefy" and heavy for a Type R. What's the curb weight on that thing anyway?</TD></TR></TABLE>


1,345 kilograms = 2,965 pounds
Old 12-02-2007, 01:14 AM
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lot of mixed reviews on the fn2 here in u.k, seems down to personal preference, some hate the styling, some love it

i have to say i didnt like it in pics but in the flesh looks ace apart from the back end which i hate and no matter how many times i see one wont grow on me

optional 19" rage wheels available from honda which look much better and are actually lighter the 18"

you even have to pay extra for type r decals

front and rear lower lower bumper kits optional which make back look much better and front more aggressive

as for fd2, amazing, not available officially in u.k but imports have started to come in
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> the torsion beam rear suspension would totally kill it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Surprisingly it out performs the previous Euro CTR.
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That thing is discusting!!! I sure as hell dont want one!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kidnkorner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Surprisingly it out performs the previous Euro CTR.</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha no it dosent.......go watch the newest episode of top gear
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yea not so hot ! its heavy, the suspension sucks resulting terrible under-steer. I do like the inside a bit and the outside is not so bad. I like my 4dr si better.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MessGSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

haha no it dosent.......go watch the newest episode of top gear</TD></TR></TABLE>

I was basing my statement on theis video, which came out before the one you mention. My bad y0!

http://video.google.com/videop...dex=4


Modified by Kidnkorner at 12:08 PM 12/2/2007
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kidnkorner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I was basing my statement on theis video, which came out before the one you mention. My bad y0!

http://video.google.com/videop...dex=4


Modified by Kidnkorner at 12:08 PM 12/2/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>

On a smooth track, the new CTR's horsepower advantage and shorter gears is going to give it an advantage.

On a bumpy track or one that's configured differently, I am not sure which one would have lapped faster.

But...let's face it, if the track's <u>really</u> bumpy we're all going to want to be in a DC2, anyway!


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