Aashenfox Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) tg track is a flat smooth circuit, no lumps or bumps, no real off camber corners, it bears about as much resemblance to the real world as driving around on the grass It's actually quite rough compared to a road but anyway...let's say the 'ring is a more realistic simulation of road conditions, I have no issue with that, and I still say that TG test track provides a MUCH better indication of relative performance of cars in my opinion. I return yet again to the fact that there can only be 1000 drivers in all the world that will consistently lap the same times on an 8 minute lap. When the variation in position on the chart is over 100 positions (perhaps a minor exaggeration) for every 10 seconds of said 8 minute lap, you are looking at a COMPLETELY worthless piece of statistical data, that's all I'm saying. I'll go with the last thing you said 'a very foggy, rough indication'. Edited March 10, 2017 by Aashenfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Having just seen the new Honda Civic S this morning (also in white), I have to say that the car does have more road presence then your typical German hatch; instead of clean lines there is so much going on plus they are (and will continue to be) less of a daily sight on the road I can imagine the Type R would be even more so ; as someone else mentioned it really is a 25 yr olds wet dream lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Seen a few abroad. The new Civic is definately a looker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus Icon Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 One of the guys at work has one in red. I can't decide whether or not it's trying too hard but I think I'd look daft in it, being in my forties. It certainly grabs your attention though and he rates it very highly. He came from an EP3 he had for 200,000 miles and he says it's night and day better all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 I also spotted in EVO this month that the new CTR comes on 20" wheels as standard. TWENTY INCH F*CKING WHEELS ON A HATCHBACK. Utterly ridiculous. That's miles too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Like someone said earlier it's just a game of top trumps now with the hatches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exec Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I think it's fantastic, everyone should have one. PM me if you want to buy one. Demo being released in late June/ July if anyone wants a test drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I also spotted in EVO this month that the new CTR comes on 20" wheels as standard. TWENTY INCH F*CKING WHEELS ON A HATCHBACK. Utterly ridiculous. That's miles too big. but thats most new hot hatches on 19/20s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Not on 20", all been 19" so far no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Not on 20", all been 19" so far no? possibly but expect the others to follow suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Which is a huge shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 was having a converation with a a couple mates last night looking over a 96 spec ITR on 15s how new hot hatches just arnt what they used to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 You can option 18" wheels on the Focus , its a fashion thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I think it's fantastic, everyone should have one. PM me if you want to buy one. Demo being released in late June/ July if anyone wants a test drive Someone works in Sales at a Honda dealer. Fair play to you man, I'd do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exec Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 1:45 the question everyone was wondering lol The current Type R is a bit of a weapon, Car throttle races his e46 m3 against the FK2 type R on a track which is interesting to watch. The FK2 running 306bhp on continentals will happily spin its tyres up once boost kicks in, in the dry, in a straight line. It can be quite a handful. I know of somebody who took his FK2 straight from the dealership to the nurburgring. I'm not sure how many laps he done, but he certainly melted the tyres! Needed new ones after the first week of ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) It's just too much like an alien training shoe, don't get me wrong, I know it's fast, and clever, and I have so much love and respect for Honda, but there ain't no way I'm letting someone see me getting out of that. Those tyres are NUTS as well, 20" wheels on a hatchback? One pothole your tyre and rim are both dead. What are those tyres anyway, 25 sidewall? Edited April 4, 2017 by Aashenfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Of course no doubt "shenanigans" will be claimed again given "representative of production specification" statement but cant blame them for fitting a roll cage really Still very impressive for a fwd car and great to see the development Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Not on 20", all been 19" so far no? possibly but expect the others to follow suit M140i/M240i come with 18" alloys as standard still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 God bless BMW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Japan takes the title back from the Germans, me happy at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 And not with a stock car again, so for me that's invalid. Do it with a car straight off the shelf and I'll be impressed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 And not with a stock car again, so for me that's invalid. Do it with a car straight off the shelf and I'll be impressed. you mean like the clubsport s was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snjur Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 For me as well this is a "false" result. If you want to chase time than well use a serial production car for that purpose. Unless you plan to sell a Civic with a roll cage fitted, no AC, speakers and seats. Hat's down to Alfa Romeo their lad took completely serial car in short pants and did record time Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Just seen this post...new civics are...howlin' ... seen a normal new.civic today and they just look a mess. Fussy and the front just jars out. I wasnt a huge fan of the 'bubble shaped' civic original (fn2?) But miles better than this thing Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Saw a few of these over the weekend on the drive down and back from Brighton. Its like they made a bit of a mess first time around, then tried to fix it by adding more mess. Horrific looking car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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