New Civic Type S GT

dobbie · 20th December 2007, 15:29

Have just taken delivery of my new Civic Type S GT. It is Black with a bronze tinge (Not sure of the colour name) and has 18" Blade alloys which look stunning. I have also added the rear parking sensors which complete's my car.

My previous car was an 5 door ES I-Shift 1.8i which I had untolled problems with for 9 months.

Thanks to Crown Motors of Bushey Heath and Honda UK who put together a good deal for me. I have only had the car 9 days and I am absolutly thrilled with how the car handles both on acceleration and road handling, chalk and cheese compared with the i-shift. I have installed a Snooper speed camera detector and laser gun detector in case of getting from A - B a bit quicker (Ha Ha). This car is the best I have ever owned and driven. All that is missing is my Civinfo stickers which I will be ordering today.
Thyanks - Dobbie

angie4m · 20th December 2007, 15:47

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Originally Posted by dobbie

Have just taken delivery of my new Civic Type S GT. It is Black with a bronze tinge (Not sure of the colour name)

Would this be Deep Bronze by any chance?

Congratualtions on the car, good choice

HumberMart · 20th December 2007, 16:17

Dobbie,

Do we assume it's a 2.2 SGT?

dobbie · 20th December 2007, 16:23

Sorry - yes it's a 2.2 CTDi 3 door version.
Dobbie

HumberMart · 20th December 2007, 16:38

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yes it's a 2.2 CTDi

Then you'll find the cruise control very useful on the motorway, or you end up doing 90 without realising it!

dylang652 · 20th December 2007, 16:47

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Originally Posted by HumberMart

Then you'll find the cruise control very useful on the motorway, or you end up doing 90 without realising it!

I'll second that - it's scary how quickly you get over the speed limit before you realise it!

Nice choice Dobbie - I love the bronze!

ritchie_perriam · 20th December 2007, 17:33

yeah i keep speeding up gradually then only looking down when i realise there are 3 digits on the speedo! not good for the ol mpg! cruise is very usefull!

HumberMart · 20th December 2007, 18:58

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only looking down when i realise there are 3 digits on the speedo

I agree, (although it's not as if the big while numerals are inconspicious!)

My previous 520D with the infamous I-Drive had speed alarms that you could set, it's a pity Honda haven't included such alarms on the Civic.

surferjr1999 · 20th December 2007, 19:21

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Originally Posted by HumberMart

I agree, (although it's not as if the big while numerals are inconspicious!)

My previous 520D with the infamous I-Drive had speed alarms that you could set, it's a pity Honda haven't included such alarms on the Civic.

Hi HumberMart - check your manual. There are 2 speed alarms you can set. I have one set at 80 which acts as a good warning

Dimplyred · 20th December 2007, 19:26

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Originally Posted by surferjr1999

Hi HumberMart - check your manual. There are 2 speed alarms you can set. I have one set at 80 which acts as a good warning

I really must have a look at my manual, it's amazing the things you can learn from it.

Just to save me going outside in the cold to get it, are there speed alarms on the CTR too?

wizking · 20th December 2007, 19:31

I would expect they are on the CTR too. Once set, they give a little bleep and show the speed set as you reach it. I have one set for 30mph and another for 75mph.

HumberMart · 20th December 2007, 19:32

Thanks surf' !

RTFM strikes again

Dimplyred · 20th December 2007, 19:34

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Originally Posted by wizking

I would expect they are on the CTR too. Once set, they give a little bleep and show the speed set as you reach it. I have one set for 30mph and another for 75mph.

Cheers I'll have a look tomorrow. It seems like a very good idea, as 70mph does seem to approach very quickly.

angie4m · 23rd December 2007, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Cheers I'll have a look tomorrow. It seems like a very good idea, as 70mph does seem to approach very quickly.

Yeah about 7.5 seconds lol! Bet you didn't have a look though.....get the wife to have a look for you instead

Dimplyred · 23rd December 2007, 22:46

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Originally Posted by angie4m

Yeah about 7.5 seconds lol! Bet you didn't have a look though.....get the wife to have a look for you instead

Forgot all about it

even the wife is too busy at the moment

Stephen B · 29th December 2007, 15:03

set mine for 35 and 75, with 75 being a good point to drop from 6th to 4th

illegalhunter · 29th December 2007, 15:23

Whe3re the the pics then

Civic Fan · 1st January 2008, 01:42

Other road users’ see a nicely styled Jap mobile and think its a slow family hatch until they see you leave them for dust when the VTEC does its stuff. All legally of course officer!!

DC_SGT · 1st January 2008, 17:04

I'm really happy with my Civic (1.8 iVtec), its really surprised me as being punchy enough to have some fun in, but not costing the earth to run it. Considering i've owned an impreza, nissan 200sx and a couple of clios (172/182) i am happy with it!

Oh, and you can't beat a bit of bronze in the sun!!

Dimplyred · 1st January 2008, 17:11

DC SGT, you've really managed to capture the full effect of the bronze paint in your picture. It does look stunning.

20th December 2007, 15:29	#1 (permalink)
dobbie Black Rain Valve Cap Join Date: 30th October 2007 Location: Ilford,UK Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Civic Type S GT Have just taken delivery of my new Civic Type S GT. It is Black with a bronze tinge (Not sure of the colour name) and has 18" Blade alloys which look stunning. I have also added the rear parking sensors which complete's my car. My previous car was an 5 door ES I-Shift 1.8i which I had untolled problems with for 9 months. Thanks to Crown Motors of Bushey Heath and Honda UK who put together a good deal for me. I have only had the car 9 days and I am absolutly thrilled with how the car handles both on acceleration and road handling, chalk and cheese compared with the i-shift. I have installed a Snooper speed camera detector and laser gun detector in case of getting from A - B a bit quicker (Ha Ha). This car is the best I have ever owned and driven. All that is missing is my Civinfo stickers which I will be ordering today. Thyanks - Dobbie

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20th December 2007, 16:17	#3 (permalink)
HumberMart Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 31st August 2007 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Dobbie, Do we assume it's a 2.2 SGT?

20th December 2007, 16:23	#4 (permalink)
dobbie Black Rain Valve Cap Join Date: 30th October 2007 Location: Ilford,UK Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry - yes it's a 2.2 CTDi 3 door version. Dobbie

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ritchie_perriam Tyre Shredder Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 30th November 2007 Location: guildford, surrey Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	yeah i keep speeding up gradually then only looking down when i realise there are 3 digits on the speedo! not good for the ol mpg! cruise is very usefull!

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wizking Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Manningtree, Essex Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would expect they are on the CTR too. Once set, they give a little bleep and show the speed set as you reach it. I have one set for 30mph and another for 75mph.

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HumberMart Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 31st August 2007 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks surf' ! RTFM strikes again

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Stephen B Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: Caledonia Posts: 129 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	set mine for 35 and 75, with 75 being a good point to drop from 6th to 4th

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Civic Fan Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd July 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 257 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Other road users’ see a nicely styled Jap mobile and think its a slow family hatch until they see you leave them for dust when the VTEC does its stuff. All legally of course officer!!

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DC_SGT Valve Cap Join Date: 28th November 2007 Location: UK - Malvern Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm really happy with my Civic (1.8 iVtec), its really surprised me as being punchy enough to have some fun in, but not costing the earth to run it. Considering i've owned an impreza, nissan 200sx and a couple of clios (172/182) i am happy with it! Oh, and you can't beat a bit of bronze in the sun!!

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,253 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 41 Posts	DC SGT, you've really managed to capture the full effect of the bronze paint in your picture. It does look stunning.