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To be honest, i don't think the type S will be any faster in a straight line than the type R, although i have a slight suspicion that the type S have a shorter gear ratio than the R- that might help a tiny bit.
I'm hitting the rev limiter at just over 90km/h in 2nd gear. How does that compare to the R?
exactly the same on the DC5 Type R...
VTEC to cut out is roughly:
1st gear 50-60
2nd gear 70-90
3rd gear 100-115 (I think)
4th (I was too busy looking at the track to realise! :) around 120-140 I think)
Mmmmm wouldnt be too surpised if the S is a little bit quicker in a straight line....
errr wasnt this article in Motor magazine? i just bought it today and its in there. Apologies if its in Wheels as well
Don't know why they even compared a 2 wagons against a coupe, totally two different car segments aimed at totally different markets..silly in my opinion
Apparently the revised engine in the S puts out more power/torque throughout the rev range, which must be enough to more than compensate for the extra weight. Somebody line them up and find out!
lots of Type R owners won't be happy if its faster :DQuote:
Originally Posted by mpd076-chuck
Would be good to see a comparison of the Type R & S together...
email a suggestion to all Motoring magazines in Australia to do a comparison test. ;)
Type S is not eligible for WHEELS COTY as under their rules it's considered a facelift - there is no significant changes to justify including it
a long, long time ago, MOTOR mag had a comparo between S15, DC2R and WRX (bug eyed version). i think the comparo this time is similar, if you were in the market for these sort of cars, it's a fair call to say that you would consider the other two?
in friday's drive a few weeks ago they compared the Alfa 147, Mini, Megane and WRX (wagon) http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...x?id=8764&vf=1
And this is what the thread is about :wave:Quote:
Originally Posted by 7th Gen
Best motoring have done a track track impression on the dc5 type r lined up against the following cars 2006 civic type R, mazda rx8, 2004 wrx, 99 is200 and the toyota mrS. the civic and type r were the losers in take off and ofcourse the wrx munched itz way through, but by the fourth lap the type r had overtaken 1st place leaving the wrx is second with the civic up itz backside. not a lue at all as itz in the issue with the z tune Gtr skyline.
www.bestmotoringvideo.com
old and dead.
No more VS threads too.