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GeeMac

11-08-07 05:56 AM

Re: Honda Civic Type R

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Originally Posted by Jools'SV Now (Post 1258590)

the 8 will be thirstier on the petrol.
I average about 23mpg in the 8.

I think I get about 21mpg in the civic, not much in it though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium (Post 1258893)

My friend had the old Type R when it first came out, and just traded it in for the new type R. He reckons the old one was a bit more raw and frantic, with more of a hit when the VTEC came in.

This sounds about right. If I am correct, the old type-r was geared for pure acceleration with a lower top end speed.

I'm off to find Chiswick Honda...time to get the final service :( Might sit on a CBR when I'm there :)

K	11-08-07 07:36 AM

Re: Honda Civic Type R

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium (Post 1258893)

My friend had the old Type R when it first came out, and just traded it in for the new type R. He reckons the old one was a bit more raw and frantic, with more of a hit when the VTEC came in.

The VTEC is totally 'reversed' from the old and new style Civics - it used to deliver power, but now is engineered to deliver fuel economy. :roll:

Tim in Belgium

11-08-07 07:50 AM

Re: Honda Civic Type R

I don't think the new one is any slower really, just the way the V-Tec comes in is smoother, more gradual and from a lower rev range. Great cars both of them, though not so keen on the rump of the new one, although beauty is in the eye of the beholde.

GeeMac

11-08-07 08:55 AM

Re: Honda Civic Type R

Had a good look round the new type-r when I was at the garage earlier...quite nice. Grows on you. Obviously need to test it to see if it's any better than mine...

Left mine in for a service and got a 1.4 new shape civic as a loaner...lovely inside but the accelerator's bust :(

muffles

11-08-07 10:49 PM

Re: Honda Civic Type R

TVR Sagaris :D OK so it won't be reliable, but that's the price you pay ;)

northwind

12-08-07 02:33 AM

Re: Honda Civic Type R

I loved it, played it for hours when I was younger.

http://www.ncsx.com/www/ncs1201/r-type-1.jpg

What?

MiniMatt

12-08-07 02:51 AM

Re: Honda Civic Type R

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Originally Posted by northwind (Post 1259326)

I loved it, played it for hours when I was younger.

http://www.theaveragegamer.com/wp-co...type-Krell.jpg

What?

Geek! :D On the Amiga or the ST? :D

Keith1983

12-08-07 07:19 AM

Re: Honda Civic Type R

Have you thought of alternatives or have you got your heart set on the honda? What about a clio 182? You said you wanted something a bit different but you see type r's everywhere. What is your budget?

Jelster

12-08-07 10:32 AM

Re: Honda Civic Type R

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind (Post 1259326)

I loved it, played it for hours when I was younger.

http://www.theaveragegamer.com/wp-co...type-Krell.jpg

What?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiniMatt (Post 1259327)

Geek! :D On the Amiga or the ST? :D

Hey, I still have my Atari 1040 ST up in the loft !

northwind

12-08-07 02:18 PM

Re: Honda Civic Type R

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiniMatt (Post 1259327)

Geek! :D On the Amiga or the ST? :D

Master system. I think my washing machine has more processing power :D

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