We just may get the JDM CTR in Australia.

nepolian
dude no one is bagging anyone we're all honda here dude

just someppl will need to take criticism. AS LONG AS U LIKE WOT U GOT THEN THATS GOOD FOR U.

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Originally Posted by Philip Lee

so how does FD2R and EP3R compare? would love to know.

to be honest with you, if FD2r comes here i'd buy one if it's not much more expensive than FN2R. purely because it's 4drs as i have to drive around the kids. FN2 is acceptable as it's spacious but the extra doors would seal the deal.

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The suspension would probably be too stiff for your kids though...

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Originally Posted by andyhui01

But a typeR philosophy is a car that is designed so you can drive off the showroom and straight onto a track, something which the FN2R was not supposed to do, whereas the FD2R is perfectly capable off.

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this is the Japanese philiosphy, which is quite different to that for European unfortunately or fortunately depends on how hard/soft you want your car to be.

the Euro EP3R was quite a different car to the JDM EP3R ie. no recaro, no LSD and less power. the FN2R just followed on from the euro spec EP3R.

Stock for stock the FD2R is good. Its suspension is very tight, little bit tighter than the EP3's and the ride is hard. As in uncomfortably hard for everyday. Its just another Type R with a K20, thats it.

Dont get me wrong, I would probably buy one too, but fact to the matter is that Honda bought the FN2R to Aus simply because it was easier to market. It is more appealing overall and end of the day, it all comes down to how many they can sell. Realistically, the guys who have a FN2R now. If given the choice between a FD2R or a GTI or R32, the Honda might just lose a few sales.?

First of all its not in the same category as the FN2R. Obviously Honda wanted to bring in a hot hatch because the 'Hot hatch market is selling well, as you can see with the GTI etc...

Honestly, I cant see how they could have sold more units with the FD2R as they are with the FN2R.

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Originally Posted by aaronng

The suspension would probably be too stiff for your kids though...

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well if Honda Japan has baby seat on its option list then i wouldn't consider that as a problem.

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Originally Posted by Philip Lee

well if Honda Japan has baby seat on its option list then i wouldn't consider that as a problem.

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The baby seat is a generic option across the range. You'll see the same baby seat as an option in the other Honda cars/vans.

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Originally Posted by Nepolian

Honestly, I cant see how they could have sold more units with the FD2R as they are with the FN2R.

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this is true but this is irrelevant why Honda can't do better with the FN2R.

as much as i love the FN2r, the biggest "missed feature" is the lack of LSD. as well as the inferior tyres are mostly accounted for the 2sec a lap different on the 5th Gear test.

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Originally Posted by aaronng

The baby seat is a generic option across the range. You'll see the same baby seat as an option in the other Honda cars/vans.

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honda released a special edition Type R child seat to "celebrate" the release of FD2R and limited to 300 pieces.

http://www.honda.co.jp/childseat/civictype-r/

BAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHHAHA

that is some funny shiet...now a dad can take his baby to the track for some quality father - son time.

*looking at DMX



kidding by the way..just incase i get flamed

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Originally Posted by Philip Lee

honda released a special edition Type R child seat to "celebrate" the release of FD2R and limited to 300 pieces.

http://www.honda.co.jp/childseat/civictype-r/

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Originally Posted by gumbii

BAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHHAHA

that is some funny shiet...now a dad can take his baby to the track for some quality father - son time.

*looking at DMX



kidding by the way..just incase i get flamed

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i guess they try to make it like a sensible car so it's easier to convince the missus :p

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Originally Posted by gumbii

BAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHHAHA

that is some funny shiet...now a dad can take his baby to the track for some quality father - son time.

*looking at DMX



kidding by the way..just incase i get flamed

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am i allowed to put my "baby on board" sign on the track ? :D:D

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Originally Posted by aaronng

The baby seat is a generic option across the range. You'll see the same baby seat as an option in the other Honda cars/vans.

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I wonder if you can get it here in Aus? I suggested a baby seat for the FN2R to a dealer last weekend and he laughed...at least they have serious options in Japan!