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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Default FG Civic Si vs Euro Civic Type R

What do you think is faster. I know the obvious answer is the type-R, but the si is no slouch and they basically have the same engine. I think that the si is a lot closer than most would think.

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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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The Si has the better suspension hands down. Drivers race I think.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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hmm i have to side with kidnkorner on the suspension.
torsion beams are used on 1970's volkswagens and curent mini-vans.
and we have macpherson's or however you spell it.
so in my eyes it seems that the si handles better lol
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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how much does the euro ctr weigh? they have similar power, with the si having better handling as already mentioned. unless the ctr is significantly lighter, the si should be all-around faster.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8i01CSrFSM&feature=fvst
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Jeremy Clarkson is the biggest crybaby...in the world.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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^repost

edit: the video
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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The FN2 is 100lbs lighter but I'd probably put my money on the Si
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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Si all around is the better car. The Euro Type R is about 80lbs. heavier than the Si.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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It would be very nice for some media source or tuner company to get all 3 on a track. USDM Si, Euro R, JDM R, though we do know who will finish 1st.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Top Gear has to be my favorite show!!!! Im goin with the SI.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Default Re: FG Civic Si vs Euro Civic Type R

Originally Posted by Kidnkorner
It would be very nice for some media source or tuner company to get all 3 on a track. USDM Si, Euro R, JDM R, though we do know who will finish 1st.
yup yup

1. fd2
2. fg2/fa5
3. fn2
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