New Type-R V New JDM Type-R (on UK roads)

CivPilot · 11th July 2007, 13:04

Go here for the full test.....

http://www.crash.net/motoring/review...9~id~15487.htm

Very well written and to be totally honest confirms what I've heard from other sources. Our UK car=Great JDM car=Better still.

Choice quotes:-

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Olly and I find ourselves a decent road and play a quick game of cat and mouse, with Olly chasing in the British car. Unfortunately the cat seems to have got its tail caught, because I drop him like he’s standing still.

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Swapping back to the UK car, and the reasons for my rapid progress in the Japanese become clear – following Olly through the bends you can see that not only can you brake later in the JDM car, you can come off the brakes earlier, carry more speed to the apex and then get back on the gas even sooner at the other end. Basically, it’s better in every part of the corner and, to really try your patience when you’re chasing, even quicker down the straight. The difference is quite amazing and I’m forced to work very hard to keep up.

Not trying to annoy those UK Type-R owners (I do like the UK car), but be happy at least that its another Honda showing the way and the chances of you meeting one on the road are very slim?

THX1138 · 12th July 2007, 17:30

Interesting comparison. I wonder where the US Civic Si Coupe fits between these 2. Then you'd have a full worldwide comparison of the 3 hottest Honda's around (apart from the S2000 which is in a class of it's own).

Sadly though, if the model you like most isn't available where you live, you simply go to the next on the list. That's why I went from a 7th gen Coupe to the 8th gen CTR. They stopped selling the Coupe in the EU. Simple as that.

Does that make we sad ? Perhaps a bit. I think the JDM CTR looks awesome, and Coupe's are always my favorite. But that's life and my CTR still does what it's good at. Delivering huge loads of fun. Yes the ride is rough, and yes it tries to play with all the gadget-cars around the block, but there is nothing available in the EU that does what this car does best as a whole.

ruracer · 12th July 2007, 17:38

Good to know my saloon which looks exactly like the JDM car except for the spoiler handles so well. I knew this anyway

(mine is built in Japan too)
Now i dont have type r suspension but it rips through corners anyway like I knew a long wheelbase would, so responsive and darty!
Yes, I wear the civic smile and everybody is in my way.
Ill have to read the full thing now.

I just know I bought the right car, my first Honda.
Now Ive shot myself in the foot a bit, I cant ever buy a non performance car again.....hmm this is gonna be expensive!!

Marc W · 13th July 2007, 20:33

I don't agree with the description of the ride and the fuel figures are miles lower than I achieve, but the descriptions of engine response and handling sound spot on!

illegalhunter · 13th July 2007, 21:09

Ok who on here would sell akidney on Ebay for this car , your all behind me.

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ruracer Wheelnut Join Date: 5th July 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good to know my saloon which looks exactly like the JDM car except for the spoiler handles so well. I knew this anyway (mine is built in Japan too) Now i dont have type r suspension but it rips through corners anyway like I knew a long wheelbase would, so responsive and darty! Yes, I wear the civic smile and everybody is in my way. Ill have to read the full thing now. I just know I bought the right car, my first Honda. Now Ive shot myself in the foot a bit, I cant ever buy a non performance car again.....hmm this is gonna be expensive!! Last edited by ruracer; 12th July 2007 at 17:48.

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THX1138 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd March 2007 Location: Den Haag, The Netherlands Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Interesting comparison. I wonder where the US Civic Si Coupe fits between these 2. Then you'd have a full worldwide comparison of the 3 hottest Honda's around (apart from the S2000 which is in a class of it's own). Sadly though, if the model you like most isn't available where you live, you simply go to the next on the list. That's why I went from a 7th gen Coupe to the 8th gen CTR. They stopped selling the Coupe in the EU. Simple as that. Does that make we sad ? Perhaps a bit. I think the JDM CTR looks awesome, and Coupe's are always my favorite. But that's life and my CTR still does what it's good at. Delivering huge loads of fun. Yes the ride is rough, and yes it tries to play with all the gadget-cars around the block, but there is nothing available in the EU that does what this car does best as a whole.

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Marc W Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th April 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I don't agree with the description of the ride and the fuel figures are miles lower than I achieve, but the descriptions of engine response and handling sound spot on!

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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)	Ok who on here would sell akidney on Ebay for this car , your all behind me.