Which spec To type "S" or to type "R" that is the question

Clouseau · 6th February 2007, 11:51

If they would cost the same and you were Shakespeare

which one would you by: Type R GT or Type S 2.2 i-cdti ?

btw. I have to warn you that I don't mean here in Type S that has extra options: different front and rear skirt, body colored all skirts and plastics on the bottom and blade alloys(whith all this it looks extra great) because with this options would cost few thousand euros more than Type R GT...

Meino · 6th February 2007, 11:59

I would really go for the fun (Type R) at this moment...
Not that I am saying Type S is no fun...
But I love the sound of the R at high revs..

Smiler AS · 6th February 2007, 13:32

Type S 2.2 i-cdti, for me. Ive had a shot of a couple of various Type R models and always find it a bit "unnerving" that you have to rev so high to get going, where the 2.2 i-cdti just oozes torque from the word go.
Plus, remapped for an extra few hundred, and its seems mid-range pick up on the oil burner is better - it relates (to me) to be a more "useful" driving experience.
PS. As far as I know (could be wrong) the Type S has the Type R's suspension setup too.

Dawson · 6th February 2007, 13:46

If running costs weren't an issue, I wouldn't be driving a Civic. If they aren't and it's between the S and R, it'd be the Type R without doubt. If they are, and I had to choose, I'd take the Type S, which is why I drive one.

Geoff13th · 6th February 2007, 14:19

If ins. didn't kill me Type R,
Even though the 2.2 can be remapped, shouldn't be long before Type R goodies come out...

But with my current life spent on the motorway and my insurance my 2.2 ES is great!!!!

Clouseau · 6th February 2007, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawson

... If they aren't and it's between the S and R, it'd be the Type R without doubt. If they are, and I had to choose, I'd take the Type S, which is why I drive one.

Exactly what I'm concerned about...But I think either way its a win-win situation

czechplastik · 6th February 2007, 16:03

Tough choice, all things being equal it would have to be the R. It's like going to a restaraunt and only ordering half a meal (type-s), go the whole hog! That said insurance etc rules the type R out immediately for me.

Brummer · 6th February 2007, 17:50

difficult one....
Type R with 9000RPM...
Type S 2.2 chipped...
Wonder which is faster actually...

Dawson · 6th February 2007, 21:05

Diesel would still be down 15-20bhp and weigh more. In gear the chipped diesel would rock... but it'd never match the Type R for handling, braking or outright speed, whether in a straight line or around a track.

l-noel · 6th February 2007, 22:46

Would like to have 2.2 for the normal use during the week and type R in the week end for fun !

TTDegs · 6th February 2007, 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawson

Diesel would still be down 15-20bhp and weigh more. In gear the chipped diesel would rock... but it'd never match the Type R for handling, braking or outright speed, whether in a straight line or around a track.

hmmmm....

A chipped Diesel, with the (potentially!) same suspension set up as the R?

Braking would be an issue though

Typerkid · 7th February 2007, 08:06

i am not biased in my voting

Brummer · 7th February 2007, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by l-noel

Would like to have 2.2 for the normal use during the week and type R in the week end for fun !

Guess you just found the perfect solution..

Clouseau · 7th February 2007, 15:54

Poll is begining to equalise

I think that the mpg question is not an issue the poll would be:

Type R -100%
Type S 2.2 - 0%

Hey, there is always autogas

jayt43 · 8th February 2007, 20:09

An R GT for me. Although, if I had one I'd certainly rev it a bit more than this:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/videos/...ic_type_r.html

Talk about Sunday driver. That chap couldn't stir a fondue properly, let alone the Type R's gearbox!!

Pottsy · 8th February 2007, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brummer

difficult one....
Type R with 9000RPM...
Type S 2.2 chipped...
Wonder which is faster actually...

Performance / gearing comparison between EP3 and FN2

caz1562 · 9th February 2007, 14:48

I was in the same boat 3 weeks ago before we ordered our new car.

The things that swayed our decision to go Type 'S' was fuel consumption, insurance and the unwanted attention of owning a Type 'R' again.

The increased overall running costs were not worth the additional extras you'd gain from a type 'R' (top speed and handling, seats to name a few) and since the colours were boring, no yellow or white options.

So we decided type 'S' GT sticking with the 2.2 diesel to be our new civic.

View Poll Results: Type S 2.2 i-cdti or Type R GT
Type S 2.2 i-cdti	27	42.19%
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6th February 2007, 11:51	#1 (permalink)
Clouseau Wheelnut Join Date: 28th October 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To type "S" or to type "R" that is the question If they would cost the same and you were Shakespeare which one would you by: Type R GT or Type S 2.2 i-cdti ? btw. I have to warn you that I don't mean here in Type S that has extra options: different front and rear skirt, body colored all skirts and plastics on the bottom and blade alloys(whith all this it looks extra great) because with this options would cost few thousand euros more than Type R GT...

6th February 2007, 13:32	#3 (permalink)
Smiler AS Valve Cap Join Date: 6th December 2006 Location: Elgin, way up in Scotland! Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Type S 2.2 i-cdti Type S 2.2 i-cdti, for me. Ive had a shot of a couple of various Type R models and always find it a bit "unnerving" that you have to rev so high to get going, where the 2.2 i-cdti just oozes torque from the word go. Plus, remapped for an extra few hundred, and its seems mid-range pick up on the oil burner is better - it relates (to me) to be a more "useful" driving experience. PS. As far as I know (could be wrong) the Type S has the Type R's suspension setup too.

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jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	An R GT for me. Although, if I had one I'd certainly rev it a bit more than this: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/videos/...ic_type_r.html Talk about Sunday driver. That chap couldn't stir a fondue properly, let alone the Type R's gearbox!! Last edited by jayt43; 8th February 2007 at 20:11.

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Meino Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th October 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 474 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would really go for the fun (Type R) at this moment... Not that I am saying Type S is no fun... But I love the sound of the R at high revs..

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Dawson Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2006 Location: Turriff Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If running costs weren't an issue, I wouldn't be driving a Civic. If they aren't and it's between the S and R, it'd be the Type R without doubt. If they are, and I had to choose, I'd take the Type S, which is why I drive one.

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Geoff13th Wheelnut Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: Just outside of Luton Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If ins. didn't kill me Type R, Even though the 2.2 can be remapped, shouldn't be long before Type R goodies come out... But with my current life spent on the motorway and my insurance my 2.2 ES is great!!!!

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tough choice, all things being equal it would have to be the R. It's like going to a restaraunt and only ordering half a meal (type-s), go the whole hog! That said insurance etc rules the type R out immediately for me.

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Brummer Wheelnut Join Date: 5th February 2007 Location: Zaandam, near amsterdam Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	difficult one.... Type R with 9000RPM... Type S 2.2 chipped... Wonder which is faster actually...

6th February 2007, 21:05	#9 (permalink)
Dawson Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2006 Location: Turriff Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Diesel would still be down 15-20bhp and weigh more. In gear the chipped diesel would rock... but it'd never match the Type R for handling, braking or outright speed, whether in a straight line or around a track.

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,226 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Would like to have 2.2 for the normal use during the week and type R in the week end for fun !

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Typerkid Wheelnut Join Date: 31st January 2007 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i am not biased in my voting

7th February 2007, 15:54	#14 (permalink)
Clouseau Wheelnut Join Date: 28th October 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Poll is begining to equalise I think that the mpg question is not an issue the poll would be: Type R -100% Type S 2.2 - 0% Hey, there is always autogas

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caz1562 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd January 2007 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was in the same boat 3 weeks ago before we ordered our new car. The things that swayed our decision to go Type 'S' was fuel consumption, insurance and the unwanted attention of owning a Type 'R' again. The increased overall running costs were not worth the additional extras you'd gain from a type 'R' (top speed and handling, seats to name a few) and since the colours were boring, no yellow or white options. So we decided type 'S' GT sticking with the 2.2 diesel to be our new civic.