Type R - Top Speed ? - Page 2

FWH · 8th September 2007, 22:04

Don´t know if the TypeR speedo is different, but the standard Civic speedo does over-read. By over 5%.

Proved with GPS device.

Tzn · 13th September 2007, 15:11

Edit (Pottsy): Not in accordance with forum rules.

Wasn't me, I'm innocent =)

jamesaberdeen73 · 5th October 2007, 23:27

im no photography expert but given the speed the car is allegedly travelling...and the fact that its probably a long exposure due to the low light conditions.....wouldnt the white lines....and lights outside be a bit more blurred

having said that...maybe its genuine

jamesaberdeen73 · 7th October 2007, 23:16

its definantly a photoshop job.....the position of the white lines is identical on both photos

jamesaberdeen73 · 7th October 2007, 23:19

oops sorry the second one was a joke... duh

THX1138 · 16th October 2007, 23:16

I did 239kph in Germany. That's already 4kph above what Honda claims it wil do (235kph). The pedal was floored, but it still seemed to be speeding up. Thought it was best to start slowing down for the truck coming up in the distance

So it'll probably do more then 240kph. But unless you do a 2nd calibrated measurement, you won't know if it really is 240kph.

Not very exciting anyway. I'll trade in 20kph at the top end for double-wishbone suspension or a rear-wiper

BRM · 17th October 2007, 12:56

Edit (Pottsy): Not in accordance with forum rules.

zorlac · 11th November 2007, 02:28

I confess...i'm guilty!

Edit (Pottsy): Not in accordance with forum rules.

Munro · 11th November 2007, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by zorlac

I confess...i'm guilty!

Hi Zorlac

I am sure you did your speed test on a private test track / circuit or runway, as it would be highly illegal and irresponsible to do such a speed on a public road (even an autobhan!).

Out of curiosity a few questions:
- Did you have a strong tailwind or was the run going downhill ?
- The CTR redline is at 8000 rpm , so I presume rev limiter is 8500rpm that you refer to ?
- How did your passenger take the photo that came out so clear for a night time shot ? It doesn't look like a flash was used as the dash is not lit up.
- What was stability like at that incredible speed ?

zorlac · 12th November 2007, 01:49

In Portugal we don't have access to private test tracks so we use highways when there is no traffic! it's illegal and we are not proud of it!

Edit (Pottsy): Not in accordance with forum rules.

TTDegs · 12th November 2007, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by zorlac

it's illegal and we are not proud of it!

Please keep discussions in accordance with the forum rules. We don't allow illegal speeding boasts here.

Thanks.

Pottsy · 12th November 2007, 12:21

Tidied up.

Miggins · 12th November 2007, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Tidied up.

Been earning your keep on this one - eh Pottsy?

zippyijk · 12th November 2007, 17:38

They're keeping you busy here pottsy

I know I don't have a CTR

(it wasn't out here when I got mine) but I wanted to weigh in

About 2 months after I got my car I had to go over to our european hq in germany so decided to drive instead of fly and test out the 1.8 (little did work know why I wanted to do that

)

Got her up to 214km/h (just under 133mph), not bad seeing as the manual says 200km/h is top speed (btw that was speedo, and I know my GPS reads 6-8km/h less at 160). She had more in her but would have taken a while

and yes, it was slightly downhill all the way, and no extra weight/people, but still I was happy with that.

One of the lads in work with the same car has said he's got it up to 224km/h and it was maxed, no more juice out of it. Dunno where he did that though, I hope not here.

Dimplyred · 12th November 2007, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippyijk

They're keeping you busy here pottsy

I know I don't have a CTR

(it wasn't out here when I got mine) but I wanted to weigh in

About 2 months after I got my car I had to go over to our european hq in germany so decided to drive instead of fly and test out the 1.8 (little did work know why I wanted to do that

)

Got her up to 214km/h (just under 133mph), not bad seeing as the manual says 200km/h is top speed (btw that was speedo, and I know my GPS reads 6-8km/h less at 160). She had more in her but would have taken a while

and yes, it was slightly downhill all the way, and no extra weight/people, but still I was happy with that.

One of the lads in work with the same car has said he's got it up to 224km/h and it was maxed, no more juice out of it. Dunno where he did that though, I hope not here.

You'll be next to be "tidied" by Pottsy!!!

robbo51 · 12th November 2007, 20:47

Zzzzzzzz Another!!!!!!

fanaticrom · 13th November 2007, 08:06

Germany has no autobahn speed restrictions

Munro · 15th November 2007, 18:38

Better to be tidied than collared

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This thread is about: Type R - Top Speed ?, it's in Type-R at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Don´t know if the TypeR speedo is different, but the standard Civic speedo does over-read. By over 5%. Proved with GPS device....

8th September 2007, 22:04	#21 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,500 Thanks: 20 Thanked 86 Times in 79 Posts iTrader: (0)	Don´t know if the TypeR speedo is different, but the standard Civic speedo does over-read. By over 5%. Proved with GPS device.

13th September 2007, 15:11	#22 (permalink)
Tzn Valve Cap Join Date: 24th April 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Edit (Pottsy): Not in accordance with forum rules. Wasn't me, I'm innocent =)

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jamesaberdeen73 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd October 2007 Location: Turriff Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	im no photography expert but given the speed the car is allegedly travelling...and the fact that its probably a long exposure due to the low light conditions.....wouldnt the white lines....and lights outside be a bit more blurred having said that...maybe its genuine

7th October 2007, 23:16	#24 (permalink)
jamesaberdeen73 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd October 2007 Location: Turriff Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	its definantly a photoshop job.....the position of the white lines is identical on both photos

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jamesaberdeen73 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd October 2007 Location: Turriff Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	oops sorry the second one was a joke... duh

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THX1138 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd March 2007 Location: Den Haag, The Netherlands Posts: 386 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I did 239kph in Germany. That's already 4kph above what Honda claims it wil do (235kph). The pedal was floored, but it still seemed to be speeding up. Thought it was best to start slowing down for the truck coming up in the distance So it'll probably do more then 240kph. But unless you do a 2nd calibrated measurement, you won't know if it really is 240kph. Not very exciting anyway. I'll trade in 20kph at the top end for double-wishbone suspension or a rear-wiper

17th October 2007, 12:56	#27 (permalink)
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zorlac Valve Cap Join Date: 11th November 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	In Portugal we don't have access to private test tracks so we use highways when there is no traffic! it's illegal and we are not proud of it! Edit (Pottsy): Not in accordance with forum rules.

12th November 2007, 12:21	#32 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,953 Thanks: 26 Thanked 243 Times in 130 Posts iTrader: (0)	Tidied up.

12th November 2007, 17:38	#34 (permalink)
zippyijk JDM all the way! Valve Cap Join Date: 17th May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	They're keeping you busy here pottsy I know I don't have a CTR (it wasn't out here when I got mine) but I wanted to weigh in About 2 months after I got my car I had to go over to our european hq in germany so decided to drive instead of fly and test out the 1.8 (little did work know why I wanted to do that ) Got her up to 214km/h (just under 133mph), not bad seeing as the manual says 200km/h is top speed (btw that was speedo, and I know my GPS reads 6-8km/h less at 160). She had more in her but would have taken a while and yes, it was slightly downhill all the way, and no extra weight/people, but still I was happy with that. One of the lads in work with the same car has said he's got it up to 224km/h and it was maxed, no more juice out of it. Dunno where he did that though, I hope not here.

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fanaticrom Valve Cap Join Date: 26th January 2007 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Germany has no autobahn speed restrictions

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Munro Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,228 Thanks: 27 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts iTrader: (0)	Better to be tidied than collared