BTCC type R

ctrdaveg · 14th April 2008, 14:08

Went to Rockingham race track yesterday for the BTCC. Had a great day and saw some CTR's on the way and in the carparks.

Was that any of the civinfo.com fans ??

I took a couple of snaps of a Type R converted to a race replica on show near the Hi-Q stand. Take a look.........

Overall the Civics did us all proud

AndyC · 14th April 2008, 14:18

That looks awful imo. Nothing about it I like. And why is the actual race car a 5 door?

illegalhunter · 14th April 2008, 14:25

Looks like they car jacked a Corsa for the rear spoiler

ctrdaveg · 14th April 2008, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyC

That looks awful imo. Nothing about it I like. And why is the actual race car a 5 door?

That's what i can't understand. The actual race car is a 5 door with a standard silver grill cover.

Then a souped up Type R engine dropped in it.

All BTCC cars have 5 doors. Must be the rules maybe

Unknownsoldier · 14th April 2008, 14:39

The reason behind the 5 door I thought was the R wasn't out when they started usaing the new civ and so used the 5 door instead? Also, I don't mind, it however AFAIK it is technically illegal to have (Race) numbers on a street-legal/going car.

However I quite like it, if it does what it says on the tin.

Tom

pjr · 14th April 2008, 14:40

It is the rules that the cars must be 4/5 door. (Except for some of the small teams which must be running under different rules, as there are still some Integras & EP3 Civics being used)

All the big teams - RAC, Halfords, Seat, VXRacing etc are all in 4 door saloons/5 door hatchbacks.

Although I have a 3 door Civic, at least I can say I've got the same grille as the BTCC one.

Krysten CTR · 14th April 2008, 14:59

It's all to do with the S2000 rules they started to bring into play last year.
Vehicle must be 5 dr etc.

Team Dynamics got special dispensation to run a 5dr CTR instead of the Imported DC5s. So much for the old rules of having to run 'real' car which exist in the UK market huh??

NH Dan · 14th April 2008, 15:33

Must be a recent rule change 'cos a couple of seasons back, 88 racing (vauxhall) were running sport hatches as their cars.....

just checked the rules, s2000 rules state vehicle must be at least 4dr........

pjr · 14th April 2008, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

Must be a recent rule change 'cos a couple of seasons back, 88 racing (vauxhall) were running sport hatches as their cars.....

Yes, the new rules started in the 2007 season.

Halfords stopped using the Integra, and switched to the 5 door Civic.

Vauxhall switched to the Vectra from the 3dr Astra Sport Hatch (Don't know why they didn't just use the 5dr Astra - maybe the aerodynamics weren't right

)

Palindrome · 14th April 2008, 16:46

Missing one important sticker though

Unknownsoldier · 14th April 2008, 16:55

Maybe we should send them one FOC, good bit of advertising.

Tom

AndyC · 14th April 2008, 17:32

5 door rule kinda sucks. Didnt know that. As for numbers on road car. Doubt there is any law against that otherwise ever rally car and "road legal hillclimb/sprint" etc must be illegal. I know the country is in a sad state but surely I can still stick a number on my door if I want to.

AndyC · 14th April 2008, 17:34

In fact the Accord would be a better looking base for a touring car than the Civic

ctrdaveg · 14th April 2008, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyC

In fact the Accord would be a better looking base for a touring car than the Civic

Definately. Hope they bring back the Type R Accord, i'll have one

ctrdaveg · 14th April 2008, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palindrome

Missing one important sticker though

The best sticker is on the roof

The largest red H you'll ever see, take a look...............

FWH · 14th April 2008, 19:11

...and a REAL ariel....

Unknownsoldier · 14th April 2008, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyC

5 door rule kinda sucks. Didnt know that. As for numbers on road car. Doubt there is any law against that otherwise ever rally car and "road legal hillclimb/sprint" etc must be illegal. I know the country is in a sad state but surely I can still stick a number on my door if I want to.

Ahh, but theyre on closed courses when racing, it is a mere technicality, but it is apparently covered by prevention of on road racing regulations, dumb huh.

Tom

Kremmen · 15th April 2008, 07:00

Not sure whether it's an optical illusion, but when I watching this at the weekend whilst it was p***ing down I noticed that the nearside windscreen wiper seemed to go higher up the screen than mine ?

I wonder if they have fitted a longer blade to the passenger side than production cars ?

robbo51 · 15th April 2008, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjr

Yes, the new rules started in the 2007 season.

Halfords stopped using the Integra, and switched to the 5 door Civic.

Vauxhall switched to the Vectra from the 3dr Astra Sport Hatch (Don't know why they didn't just use the 5dr Astra - maybe the aerodynamics weren't right

)

Cheaper to run a Vectra..They dont have to modify it then..just get a rep to drive a bog standard one!! LOL

AndyC · 15th April 2008, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Ahh, but theyre on closed courses when racing, it is a mere technicality, but it is apparently covered by prevention of on road racing regulations, dumb huh.

Tom

Rally cars drive on public roads between stages and I dont see them getting out to take the numbers off. I find that bizarre legislation if it is true

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This thread is about: BTCC type R, it's in Type-R at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Went to Rockingham race track yesterday for the BTCC. Had a great day and saw some CTR 's on the way and in the carparks. ...

14th April 2008, 14:18	#2 (permalink)
AndyC Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2008 Location: N Ireland Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	That looks awful imo. Nothing about it I like. And why is the actual race car a 5 door?

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,887 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Looks like they car jacked a Corsa for the rear spoiler

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	The reason behind the 5 door I thought was the R wasn't out when they started usaing the new civ and so used the 5 door instead? Also, I don't mind, it however AFAIK it is technically illegal to have (Race) numbers on a street-legal/going car. However I quite like it, if it does what it says on the tin. Tom

14th April 2008, 14:40	#6 (permalink)
pjr We call him... The Stig Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 484 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	It is the rules that the cars must be 4/5 door. (Except for some of the small teams which must be running under different rules, as there are still some Integras & EP3 Civics being used) All the big teams - RAC, Halfords, Seat, VXRacing etc are all in 4 door saloons/5 door hatchbacks. Although I have a 3 door Civic, at least I can say I've got the same grille as the BTCC one.

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Krysten CTR P1259 ODB-II Wheelnut Join Date: 27th January 2008 Location: UK Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's all to do with the S2000 rules they started to bring into play last year. Vehicle must be 5 dr etc. Team Dynamics got special dispensation to run a 5dr CTR instead of the Imported DC5s. So much for the old rules of having to run 'real' car which exist in the UK market huh??

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Palindrome Also found in orange Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th January 2008 Location: Warwick,UK Posts: 214 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Missing one important sticker though

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	Maybe we should send them one FOC, good bit of advertising. Tom

14th April 2008, 17:32	#12 (permalink)
AndyC Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2008 Location: N Ireland Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	5 door rule kinda sucks. Didnt know that. As for numbers on road car. Doubt there is any law against that otherwise ever rally car and "road legal hillclimb/sprint" etc must be illegal. I know the country is in a sad state but surely I can still stick a number on my door if I want to.

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AndyC Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2008 Location: N Ireland Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	In fact the Accord would be a better looking base for a touring car than the Civic

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,987 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	...and a REAL ariel....

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,840 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not sure whether it's an optical illusion, but when I watching this at the weekend whilst it was p***ing down I noticed that the nearside windscreen wiper seemed to go higher up the screen than mine ? I wonder if they have fitted a longer blade to the passenger side than production cars ?