Civic Type R Ask the Experts forum

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Originally Posted by dimsum

Let me ask a question. How many of you will buy/consider buying a BRAND NEW CIVIC TYPE-R from a Honda Dealer(not 2nd hand)?

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honestly speaking, i was ready for the purchase..
My love for honda and the R badge is ever strong..

I could seriously say it was really in consideration before it came out. I was over the moon when i knew it was coming... but then when i got to the specs, i rather keep my em1 over spending the extra dollars on the new car in which I reckon needs further enchancements to make it the trackable beast the R should be.

If i was to buy a new honda, especially an R i would want it to suit my desires. I want a car which lives up to the honda type r marque.

The definition of the Type r as explained on WIKI:
The design of Type R ("R" for "Racing") models was originally focused on race conditions, with an emphasis on minimizing weight, and maximizing performance potential (e.g. engine tuning, suspension set-up, etc). Thus, Type R models were first conceived for racetracks.

I would rather spend my money elsewhere now. I am not deterred or wanting to buy another car. But if this to my opinion lived up to the mark i would have layed the deposite down without hesitation...

and yes Im for real... and yes, im not 16 and can afford one

Change the R to an S and we'll be fine :)

Anyway talking to Experts is turning out more like a PR session than anything else, no different to when Honda held a news conference with the world's media.

It may not have Brembos, it may not have LSD, it may be as heavy as a cow, may not be as fast as the JDM Sedan CTR but its still a "Civic Type-R" and that is all that concerns Honda Australia. As long as they can jump on the Type R paddywagon like the rest of the world then its all good. If Japan came out with the 4Dr CTR before the Hatch came out, maybe a different story but maybe not, cost maybe too much for Honda Australia to consider and we'll probably get a watered down version anyway as usual.

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6. T-mobile asks:
Love the look of the car, seriously considering purchase soon.
Mark Higgins answers:
There going fast so race in to your local dealer to secure yours!

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Experts in cars, not in English :p

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16. 1kmodem asks:
Japan has released a 4door Sedan Civic Type which looks AWESOME! do you think it will be released in Australia? if not I strongly suggest it!
Mark Higgins answers:
Thanks for your suggestion. At the moment it's a Japanese domestic model only.

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There you have it, Japan keeps the best to herself...

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Originally Posted by BlitZ

honestly speaking, i was ready for the purchase..
My love for honda and the R badge is ever strong..

I could seriously say it was really in consideration before it came out. I was over the moon when i knew it was coming... but then when i got to the specs, i rather keep my em1 over spending the extra dollars on the new car in which I reckon needs further enchancements to make it the trackable beast the R should be.

If i was to buy a new honda, especially an R i would want it to suit my desires. I want a car which lives up to the honda type r marque.

The definition of the Type r as explained on WIKI:
The design of Type R ("R" for "Racing") models was originally focused on race conditions, with an emphasis on minimizing weight, and maximizing performance potential (e.g. engine tuning, suspension set-up, etc). Thus, Type R models were first conceived for racetracks.

I would rather spend my money elsewhere now. I am not deterred or wanting to buy another car. But if this to my opinion lived up to the mark i would have layed the deposite down without hesitation...

and yes Im for real... and yes, im not 16 and can afford one

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Yes, Totally agreed, same as here, I've already spended the money that was planned for the new Type R ~A$40k to "re-furbrish" my old EK4 again to make it a become a "Ture" Race Focused NA Street/Track Car
If I want the New UK CTR to perform as my finished EK4, I think I need another $30,000 on top of New UK CTR drive away price.

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Originally Posted by mr173

Yes, Totally agreed, same as here, I've already spended the money that was planned for the new Type R ~A$40k to "re-furbrish" my old EK4 again to make it a become a "Ture" Race Focused NA Street/Track Car
If I want the New UK CTR to perform as my finished EK4, I think I need another $30,000 on top of New UK CTR drive away price.

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WOW...what have u done to ur EK4?:p:p

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Originally Posted by blk_shadow

WOW...what have u done to ur EK4?:p:p

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just wack in a k20 with LSD, hondata, coilovers, asr +22mm rear sway, upgrade urathane bushings..... the ek would run rings around the boat around any track or road..

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Originally Posted by BlitZ

just wack in a k20 with LSD, hondata, coilovers, asr +22mm rear sway, upgrade urathane bushings..... the ek would run rings around the boat around any track or road..

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thats sweet..!! I'll buy your EK rather than th new type r

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Originally Posted by blk_shadow

WOW...what have u done to ur EK4?:p:p

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Engine: 2.15l Dart's tall block running bore 85mm x storke 95mm with light weight crank & light weight rods, stainless steel valve, oil cooler from US and the rest all finished with Toda's parts e.g. SPL piston, valve trains, flywheel, mainfold etc. head port by Toda Adrian
ECU & intake: Hondata with quad throttle and custom enclosed CAI
Trans: Toda close ratio 1st & 2nd & lower final drive, quaift LSD
Suspension & brake: Fightex DA, f&r 5lug conversion with spoon 4 pot
Also will get some super low Type R seats, CF bonnet, titanium exhaust, forged light weight wheels and semi slick etc
Will respray all panel after all mechcanical work

Nearly everything supply and install by Adrian from Toda Performance,
Thank You Adrian, I know I'm a bit picky, but I just want to building my own "Civic Type RR":p.
Hope I can get my car soon! :wave:

better not to spam the thread, later when the car is finished I will post more detail in this foum.

The point is I'm a ture hardcore with Honda and the Type R from owning my EK 10yrs ago. I was considering the UK CTR or keep doing up my ek once I know they may come to OZ. after I look at it's spec. like engine, brake, trasmission, "overall shape" and "WEIGHT". Then I found that, it is a very good looking hot hatch but it is not the Civic Type R that I hope for, very disappointed :eek:. If there is a JDM civic type R or RR, sure I can afford and I will buy.

At least my EK still share the same blood with the EK9, the ture successor of CTR.:honda:

hmm...i wonder if they will reach their target of 1200 CTR sold in a financial year...
come to think of it, if the do achieve this, then it would make CTR "non-unique"
the DC5s didn't sell that much in a year..and they seem like they are everywhere already...lol

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Originally Posted by Tofu

hmm...i wonder if they will reach their target of 1200 CTR sold in a financial year...
come to think of it, if the do achieve this, then it would make CTR "non-unique"
the DC5s didn't sell that much in a year..and they seem like they are everywhere already...lol

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well think of it this way.

if they do sell that much, then HONDA AUS will hopefully bring in more CTRs in the future and keep the tradition alive. and pray in the future comes the JDM spec :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by EK4R

well think of it this way.

if they do sell that much, then HONDA AUS will hopefully bring in more CTRs in the future and keep the tradition alive. and pray in the future comes the JDM spec :thumbsup:

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hmm...that's more optomistic than selling the 1200 CTR in one year...:eek::eek: but i like your thinking! whatever it takes to bring in the JDM CTR...so people, buy up!

Not a fan of the new CTR. the R in this car is for Race Look

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Originally Posted by EK4R

well think of it this way.

if they do sell that much, then HONDA AUS will hopefully bring in more CTRs in the future and keep the tradition alive. and pray in the future comes the JDM spec :thumbsup:

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DEFINITELY:thumbsup: