Options Option? GT or 18s

matthewchandler · 11th April 2007, 14:03

Hi Everyone.
I about to place an order for a bronze 1.8 type-S, but I can't decide on the detail! I'd like some opinions from you on (1)the GT pack (nice glass roof!), and (2)the wheel upgrade (storm are the way forward!). I can go with one or the other (unfortunately not both).
Any comments would be gratefully received.
Cheers
M

pjr · 11th April 2007, 14:07

Go for the GT - definitely.

Glass roof is great - lets in loads of light when blinds are open
Dual Zone Climate Control - stops the arguments!
Cruise Control - Never realised how much I would use this, and helps stop me from speeding.
Front Foglights - I think they improve the look of the car

Personally I like the standard 17s on the Type S - Had a demo in a Type S with 18" Blades and whilst they looked great, the ride was a bit worse.

matthewchandler · 11th April 2007, 14:17

Thanks.

I have a demo-S now for a few days before I place the order - then the long wait !! The demo has 17's and its like a go kart, "point and floor"!

steeeveee · 11th April 2007, 14:37

Got the GT with the only extra being the bluetooth and city pack out of necessity, the only thing I think is missing is a ipod connector (working on it as I write this).

Bigger wheels make very little difference to the ride just look better.

For me this is a good combination but it's really a matter of personal preference!

l-noel · 11th April 2007, 15:43

Go for the GT the glasroof is something great ! Even my mother will ask that in her next car

You can save money for the future and add after the extra wheels, but you cannot do that the other way... Your dealer will not be able to fix a glassroof on your car

Alix · 11th April 2007, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewchandler

Hi Everyone.
I about to place an order for a bronze 1.8 type-S, but I can't decide on the detail! I'd like some opinions from you on (1)the GT pack (nice glass roof!), and (2)the wheel upgrade (storm are the way forward!). I can go with one or the other (unfortunately not both).
Any comments would be gratefully received.
Cheers
M

Good choice on the civic matt

.
Ive got the type s non gt and to be honest personally prefer it to the gt, its got very nice extras to the standard car but I didnt really want or need the extras you get with it.
Go with your instinct.
.

Type S Bournemouth · 11th April 2007, 20:23

go for the GT. Its great. The extras are well worth the money and make a special car feel even more special. The glass roof is awesome and makes the car feel so much lighter and bigger..

Like been said already you can always save for wheels at a later date although the standard type s wheels are smart. But you cant go and get the Gt spec added at a later date.

Marc W · 11th April 2007, 20:39

The GT option definately. You can always buy wheels in the future, but you won't be able to do the same with the GT pack.

Foggy69 · 11th April 2007, 20:39

Another vote for the GT.
The glass roof is fantastic.
The dual zone climate control saves any arguments.
The cruise control is great for the average speed cameras cropping up everywhere now.

Lozza · 11th April 2007, 23:03

GT all the way...used my cruise control for the first time today in M3 roadworks...fantastic.

Alloys? One word for ya..BLAAAAADES!!!

mouse123 · 12th April 2007, 02:08

Hi i have a type s non gt the same as you could really afford both so went for the wheels ,blades glad i did they look fantastic and i think the car suits 18" the ride is not much different to the standard wheels but the grip is fantastic .....who needs a glass roof ...bugger to change if you chip it !!!

matthewchandler · 12th April 2007, 09:05

Cheers for all your comments. The GT pack seems to be the winning choice. Not sure I'd use the cruise - never had it before; the roof is definitely the main event of the GT pack. I've seen photos of kerbed 18" alloys, don't look pretty!

I'll let you know which way I go.

czechplastik · 12th April 2007, 09:14

Yeh I'll join everyone else and suggest the GT pack, wheels can be added later on, roof cannot. Plus the storms are ridiculously overpriced!

Maldax · 15th April 2007, 18:52

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Originally Posted by czechplastik

Plus the storms are ridiculously overpriced!

But soooo Nice!!!

I concur GT spec

Type S 2.2 i-CTDI GT · 20th April 2007, 21:29

Go for the GT - definitely.

everything are brilliant than standerd you can upgrade yr wheels later on You will love it cheers

madasadad · 20th April 2007, 21:52

Another vote for the GT, the glass roof gives such an impression of space. Cruise control, i've never had it until now - brilliant, will never have a car without it again, could well prove to be a licence saver! dual zone climate is not a must have. As for the alloys, start a penny jar and you'll have your choice soon enough!

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matthewchandler Valve Cap Join Date: 12th March 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Option? GT or 18s Hi Everyone. I about to place an order for a bronze 1.8 type-S, but I can't decide on the detail! I'd like some opinions from you on (1)the GT pack (nice glass roof!), and (2)the wheel upgrade (storm are the way forward!). I can go with one or the other (unfortunately not both). Any comments would be gratefully received. Cheers M

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11th April 2007, 14:07	#2 (permalink)
pjr We call him... The Stig Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 406 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Go for the GT - definitely. Glass roof is great - lets in loads of light when blinds are open Dual Zone Climate Control - stops the arguments! Cruise Control - Never realised how much I would use this, and helps stop me from speeding. Front Foglights - I think they improve the look of the car Personally I like the standard 17s on the Type S - Had a demo in a Type S with 18" Blades and whilst they looked great, the ride was a bit worse.

11th April 2007, 14:17	#3 (permalink)
matthewchandler Valve Cap Join Date: 12th March 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks. I have a demo-S now for a few days before I place the order - then the long wait !! The demo has 17's and its like a go kart, "point and floor"!

11th April 2007, 14:37	#4 (permalink)
steeeveee Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: Bristol / Bournemouth Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got the GT with the only extra being the bluetooth and city pack out of necessity, the only thing I think is missing is a ipod connector (working on it as I write this). Bigger wheels make very little difference to the ride just look better. For me this is a good combination but it's really a matter of personal preference!

11th April 2007, 15:43	#5 (permalink)
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	Go for the GT the glasroof is something great ! Even my mother will ask that in her next car You can save money for the future and add after the extra wheels, but you cannot do that the other way... Your dealer will not be able to fix a glassroof on your car

11th April 2007, 20:23	#7 (permalink)
Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	go for the GT. Its great. The extras are well worth the money and make a special car feel even more special. The glass roof is awesome and makes the car feel so much lighter and bigger.. Like been said already you can always save for wheels at a later date although the standard type s wheels are smart. But you cant go and get the Gt spec added at a later date.

11th April 2007, 20:39	#8 (permalink)
Marc W Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th April 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The GT option definately. You can always buy wheels in the future, but you won't be able to do the same with the GT pack.

11th April 2007, 20:39	#9 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Another vote for the GT. The glass roof is fantastic. The dual zone climate control saves any arguments. The cruise control is great for the average speed cameras cropping up everywhere now.

11th April 2007, 23:03	#10 (permalink)
Lozza Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 1st February 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GT all the way...used my cruise control for the first time today in M3 roadworks...fantastic. Alloys? One word for ya..BLAAAAADES!!!

12th April 2007, 02:08	#11 (permalink)
mouse123 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 24th February 2007 Location: Salisbury England Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi i have a type s non gt the same as you could really afford both so went for the wheels ,blades glad i did they look fantastic and i think the car suits 18" the ride is not much different to the standard wheels but the grip is fantastic .....who needs a glass roof ...bugger to change if you chip it !!!

12th April 2007, 09:05	#12 (permalink)
matthewchandler Valve Cap Join Date: 12th March 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers for all your comments. The GT pack seems to be the winning choice. Not sure I'd use the cruise - never had it before; the roof is definitely the main event of the GT pack. I've seen photos of kerbed 18" alloys, don't look pretty! I'll let you know which way I go.

12th April 2007, 09:14	#13 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,499 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeh I'll join everyone else and suggest the GT pack, wheels can be added later on, roof cannot. Plus the storms are ridiculously overpriced!

20th April 2007, 21:29	#15 (permalink)
Type S 2.2 i-CTDI GT Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 13th January 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 202 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Go for the GT - definitely. everything are brilliant than standerd you can upgrade yr wheels later on You will love it cheers

20th April 2007, 21:52	#16 (permalink)
madasadad Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st February 2007 Location: Carrickfergus Posts: 272 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another vote for the GT, the glass roof gives such an impression of space. Cruise control, i've never had it until now - brilliant, will never have a car without it again, could well prove to be a licence saver! dual zone climate is not a must have. As for the alloys, start a penny jar and you'll have your choice soon enough!