Civic Type R $39,990 + On Roads

**EK4R** · 31-12-2007 09:31 PM

detuned to 98 RON fuel is fine by me. but nothing like how the dc5r was detuned...

**aaronng** · 31-12-2007 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by EK4R

detuned to 98 RON fuel is fine by me. but nothing like how the dc5r was detuned...

They sell the FD2R in 225hp trim in Malaysia, which run only 97 RON and there is no problem (said the engineer from Honda Japan)

**fasthonda** · 31-12-2007 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by EK4R

detuned to 98 RON fuel is fine by me. but nothing like how the dc5r was detuned...

Yep,that would be fine regarding the fuel.

**BusterSonic12** · 08-03-2008 09:53 PM

test drive a civic type r today.
REALLY disappointed on the car. it is no where near a type r standard. the car feel slow, the noise level are low which meant to be good but HEY it's a type r so boo!! the sussy seem to be bit soft. the rev climb was quite slow. the honda bucket doesn't really hold u as nice as the dc5r recaros but they got airbag, so i guess it isn't that bad.

I reckon they should name it Civic Type S, not R.

**DreadAngel** · 08-03-2008 09:58 PM

Quiet = More Sound Insulation = More Weight

Simple as that hahaha

**fasthonda** · 09-03-2008 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by BusterSonic12

test drive a civic type r today.
REALLY disappointed on the car. it is no where near a type r standard. the car feel slow, the noise level are low which meant to be good but HEY it's a type r so boo!! the sussy seem to be bit soft. the rev climb was quite slow. the honda bucket doesn't really hold u as nice as the dc5r recaros but they got airbag, so i guess it isn't that bad.

I reckon they should name it Civic Type S, not R.

Well at least you're driving a Type S or didn't you know that?

**Double R** · 09-03-2008 02:11 PM

In this day and age a real or raw type R means a really old type R.

It's funny to see the frequency of sledging Integra R drivers do towards the Civic R. I find it more amusing than insulting.

**d15z1SUX** · 09-03-2008 02:42 PM

they should make a track spec one. like just get rid of all the luxury items and sound deadening etc. and maybe use some light weight materials. sure they can lose like 100kg or something.

**moons** · 10-03-2008 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by d15z1SUX

they should make a track spec one. like just get rid of all the luxury items and sound deadening etc. and maybe use some light weight materials. sure they can lose like 100kg or something.

They have. It's called a Megane r26.

**m0nty ITR** · 10-03-2008 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Double R

In this day and age a real or raw type R means a really old type R.

Not at all. The FD2 is pretty extreme. Much stiffer and rougher to drive on the road than a DC5.

**UNLS1** · 10-03-2008 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by Double R

In this day and age a real or raw type R means a really old type R.

It's funny to see the frequency of sledging Integra R drivers do towards the Civic R. I find it more amusing than insulting.

thats is hitting the nail on the head my friend!

**moons** · 10-03-2008 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Double R

In this day and age a real or raw type R means a really old type R.

If Honda trots out a Jazz Hybrid with an R badge on it, it is still a Type R - No less real or raw than any other - No matter how much we disagree!

Marketing is funny that way.

I love the FN2 - and am due to pick one up any day now - but it is so easy to bag it, or moreover Honda's general attitude towards it:

I'm sure the Honda F1 team isn't worried about missing out on the podium this year because the car's "all round package" is still pretty good.

Bottom line: It's the new Type R. If you don't like it, buy a Golf!