FN2 Civic Type R
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FN2 Civic Type R
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.
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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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (George Knighton)
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.
But I'll bet you anything that all of us want one, just because we can't get it.
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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (BlueIntegraBoy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueIntegraBoy »</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.
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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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (George Knighton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton »</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
But of course we all still want one.
</TD></TR></TABLE>excuse you?
kinda reminds me of a daewoo lanos
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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (24boosted)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 24boosted »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd roll in it for sure. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Would you? At $32,000 would you?
Would you? At $32,000 would you?
Re: FN2 Civic Type R (George Knighton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Would you? At $32,000 would you?</TD></TR></TABLE>
For $32,000, I'd take the FD2.
Would you? At $32,000 would you?</TD></TR></TABLE>
For $32,000, I'd take the FD2.
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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (BlueIntegraBoy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueIntegraBoy »</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.
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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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (George Knighton)
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.
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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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (RICO_)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RICO_ »</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
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
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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (fg2si!kid)
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
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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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (George Knighton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton »</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.
Surprisingly it out performs the previous Euro CTR.
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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (Kidnkorner)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kidnkorner »</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
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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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (MessGSR)
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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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (MessGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MessGSR »</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
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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Re: FN2 Civic Type R (Kidnkorner)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kidnkorner »</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!
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!