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 Originally Posted by Chris_typer
Actually I just think that people who have bought the car, myself included, should just be happy with what it is..there is no point saying it should have this, its should that, because at the end of the day it gets you no where. Yes it probably does need +20hp..when your racing a GTi or MPS..but for everyday driving do you really notice it that much? And does it really feel that slow? I dont think, well certainly not for me. I've got mates with fast nissan's etc and yes they probably would beat the FN2 but they still drull over my car, where as I probably wouldn't look twice at an MPS or GTi.
Yeah, i agree with what you're saying and I should be happy with what I've got. Looks like I'll have to slap on I/H/E, a BBK and a 1.5 way LSD. Now.. just have to find people to contribute to my fund.
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Originally Posted by Chris_typer
Actually I just think that people who have bought the car, myself included, should just be happy with what it is..there is no point saying it should have this, its should that, because at the end of the day it gets you no where. Yes it probably does need +20hp..when your racing a GTi or MPS..but for everyday driving do you really notice it that much? And does it really feel that slow? I dont think, well certainly not for me. I've got mates with fast nissan's etc and yes they probably would beat the FN2 but they still drull over my car, where as I probably wouldn't look twice at an MPS or GTi.
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I just went for a test drive of the FN CTR this morning and here are my brief thoughts...
NO WAY THEY COULD BE DOING THESE TIMES THAT MOTOR MAGAZINE CLAIMED BELOW:
0-100km in 7.7 sec
0-400m in 15.5 @ 148.4kph
0-1000m in 28.1 sec @ 189.7kph
80-120 (3rd) 4.8 sec
100km - 0 in 37.8 metres
The car definitely accelerated faster than the claimed 7.7 seconds... SERIOUS!
I was impressed by the car's handling, the stiff suspension (Similar to Tein SS) and positive steering feel is top notch, no understeer into hard corners, it just sits and steers very sharply then you power through out of the corner.. AMAZING!
The SEATS!! THE SEATS!!! I want the SEATS!
Contrary to the power delivery of VTEC engines, the CTR has very linear delivery and you don't actually feel the "VTEC Yo" feeling.. It just goes all the way and pass the 8000RPM redline..
Everyone knows about the interesting VTEC light feature.. It's cool but I hardly took notice of it... Most of the time, you will be looking at the electronic speedo climb...and climb... and climb... and climb... Oh and it brakes damm well too.... You can read in MPH or KMH
Rear passenger seats are rather spacious for a hatch, boot space is ok, glovebox is long and deep.....
Being built from the UK, the indicator stalk is on the left and it's rather sensitive... irritated me at times..
It comes with dual climate control air-con and I like the fact that the passenger controls are on the doors... For the driver however, it's a bit of a stretch to reach the controls next to the steering wheel.
Car feels solid hence the weight....
What I don't like....
The buttons... It's the type that after you press it, it comes back out slower..
The controls... it's all over the place....
The rain sensor.. It's too far out and too bulky... And the hole they cut on the roof lining to run the rain sensor wire looks like it was done by a six year old kid, I checked with 3 other CTRs and all had the same problem...
I'm not keen on the side mirror as well LOL...
Display monitors are all over the place LOL!
I don't like the rectangular LCD display that is slapped right in front of the tacho... Looks out of place.. And the display of people in the car on the LCD looks like hands rather than plan view of people in the car LOL!
I think this will make a good track car outside of the JDM FD CTR that is.. But on a serious note, it's the closest R we can get now....
All for $43500 driveaway.... mmmmmmmmmm....
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wow you have great attention to detail never thought of some of the things you said even i own a type r
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Originally Posted by sitta
wow you have great attention to detail never thought of some of the things you said even i own a type r
times two for that matter..glad to see you enjoy it as much as we do and that you actually go test it out for yourself instead of believing what you read.
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Originally Posted by Chris_typer
times two for that matter..glad to see you enjoy it as much as we do and that you actually go test it out for yourself instead of believing what you read.
Times three.......I test drove it recently and its not that bad. Compared to my EP3, it feels abit heavy but performance wise it is still strong. Pefrormance still very similar.
It may be in the same class as the GTI, MPS etc...but I think there is no substitute for a N/A that can rev to 8500rpm+, except for maybe big turbo with 8500rpm+
Reading that results of a magazine only puts numbers onto paper, but it does not give you the experience of driving it. Numbers does not always mean bad car or a drive.
I drove a MPS and considered buying one. Great power fair interior, good looks. Driving it put me off because of the torque steer and bad ride. Love the car but wouldnt own it. Know what I mean...?
Cheers
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we'll see if the grass is greener in 18 months time when the FD comes.
happy/safe driving either way.
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Im not sure i agree with the SS winning, i have no doubt there a Fast car..
I drive a VE SS more then i drive my euro, no doubt its quick but when you start pushing it hard it feels as big as it is, it feels high and the seats dont really offer enough support..
Its a nice car, but personally id go for an evo or something that feels sporty over the SS.
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Even so, I reckon the VE SS handles better than the Euro even if it is huge.
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Originally Posted by Pumped
I drive a VE SS more then i drive my euro, no doubt its quick but when you start pushing it hard it feels as big as it is, it feels high and the seats dont really offer enough support..
funny you say that because I feel like the SS drives like a much smaller car. Just the way it corners and steers is more like a smaller car.
Good video on drive here to see it handle
http://media.drive.com.au/?rid=21095
Last edited by yfin; 23-08-2007 at 10:17 PM.
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Everytime when i saw a SS on the street, i though they are police....LOL
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