2017 Civic Type R at Nurburgring

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

Are there any CTR owners on this forum?... I'm so curious to know the comparison of driving between the CTR and the twins, besides the obvious RWD-FWD.

They were all banned.

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

They were all banned.

Life is rough when Honda fanboi.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

Life is rough when Honda fanboi.

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

Are there any CTR owners on this forum?... I'm so curious to know the comparison of driving between the CTR and the twins, besides the obvious RWD-FWD.

If there are any I bet any and all arguments go something like this:

-Twins are slow, CTR is rocketship
-Turbo > N/A
-Handles just as well or better than twins because...NURBURGRING!
-NO TORQUE DIP!!!

[Dadhawk]

Speaking of Honda owners, a whole bunch of previously recalled ones (air bag) have been re-recalled due to a "manufacturing error" (in today's NHTSA recall list).

NHTSA Recall ID Number : 19V182

Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Subject : Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Make Model Model Years
ACURA CL 2003
ACURA ILX 2013-2016
ACURA ILX HYBRID 2013-2014
ACURA MDX 2003-2006
ACURA RDX 2007-2016
ACURA TL 2002-2006, 2009-2014
ACURA ZDX 2010-2013
HONDA ACCORD 2001-2007, 2009
HONDA CIVIC 2001-2005
HONDA CIVIC GX 2001-2005
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2003-2005
HONDA CR-V 2002-2007, 2010-2011
HONDA ELEMENT 2003-2011
HONDA FIT 2007
HONDA ODYSSEY 2002-2004
HONDA PILOT 2003-2008
HONDA RIDGELINE 2006-2014

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

If there are any I bet any and all arguments go something like this:

-Twins are slow, CTR is rocketship
-Turbo > N/A
-Handles just as well or better than twins because...NURBURGRING!
-NO TORQUE DIP!!!

#HondaPowered
#LawnMowerPowered
#Norschleife24hrsOfHonda

I mean, you'd have to be really dumb to think a CTR could corner the same as a twin lol(assuming equal rubber). It can FF drift though... HONDARU DRIFTORU

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Speaking of Honda owners, a whole bunch of previously recalled ones (air bag) have been re-recalled due to a "manufacturing error" (in today's NHTSA recall list).

NHTSA Recall ID Number : 19V182

Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Subject : Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Make Model Model Years
ACURA CL 2003
ACURA ILX 2013-2016
ACURA ILX HYBRID 2013-2014
ACURA MDX 2003-2006
ACURA RDX 2007-2016
ACURA TL 2002-2006, 2009-2014
ACURA ZDX 2010-2013
HONDA ACCORD 2001-2007, 2009
HONDA CIVIC 2001-2005
HONDA CIVIC GX 2001-2005
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2003-2005
HONDA CR-V 2002-2007, 2010-2011
HONDA ELEMENT 2003-2011
HONDA FIT 2007
HONDA ODYSSEY 2002-2004
HONDA PILOT 2003-2008
HONDA RIDGELINE 2006-2014

Well damn. Good ol'trusty girl needs to go in.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

Well damn. Good ol'trusty girl needs to go in.

I think that's the third time for those Accords (I have an '03)

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I think that's the third time for those Accords (I have an '03)

The first car I learned to Ken Block in . 80km Winter Ken Block hehehe

[yurikaze]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

Are there any CTR owners on this forum?... I'm so curious to know the comparison of driving between the CTR and the twins, besides the obvious RWD-FWD.

My dad has a 2017 BRZ series.yellow, and my mom has a 2019 CTR.
My dad says the CTR is incredibly fast, handles fantastically, and is a way better car in every way except two.

According to him the BRZ is way more fun to drive than the Type R, and has much better lumbar support. The ride in the Type R in Comfort mode is similar to the PP suspension on the BRZ. However, the BRZ is nicer for long trips because the seats in the Type-R will give you a sore back after an hour or so.

These are just things I've been told over the phone, I'll post my own thoughts when I visit them (2/3 the way across the country from me) and drive the Type-R.

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

Are there any CTR owners on this forum?... I'm so curious to know the comparison of driving between the CTR and the twins, besides the obvious RWD-FWD.

I've owned my FRS since 2014. I rented a CTR for 5 days. Here are my thoughts.

The CTR engine has gobs of torque, and the engine doesn't run out of steam too early like a lot of turbocharged engines. In stock form it has plenty of power to keep you happy on the streets. There are even times where it's hard to fully wind it out without risking a felony. The car handles amazingly well, even moreso considering it's FWD. I did notice a slight bit of torque-steer but it was minimal compared to cars like my old SRT-4. I never experienced any wheel hop either which was a nice surprise.

The visibility is decent, but the car feels big considering it's a civic. The seating position feels like an economy car, but the seats are great and hold you tight. I didn't really care for the touchscreen radio or the digital gauges. I prefer conventional gauges and knobs.

The car doesn't really make any sounds which is kind of disappointing but easily remedied with an aftermarket exhaust.

Honestly, my number one gripe with the car is the grinding gears which seems like a common problem for the car. Also, the exterior of the car is still not my cup of tea.

Overall I thought it was a great driver's car that can really do it all thanks to the 4 doors and hatch. To be honest though, I'd much rather have a gently used Chevy SS for the same money.

[reeves]

I thought the CTR's looks would grow on me.. After 2 years, seeing it in some photos at certain angles, it passable. It looks more gawdy in person however.. And after over a year since I saw one in person, I saw another one close up again today.. I've given up, it still looks hideous. It can have the one of the best engine in the world, but I wouldn't want to be caught dead in that thing.

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

I've owned my FRS since 2014. I rented a CTR for 5 days. Here are my thoughts.

The CTR engine has gobs of torque, and the engine doesn't run out of steam too early like a lot of turbocharged engines. In stock form it has plenty of power to keep you happy on the streets. There are even times where it's hard to fully wind it out without risking a felony. The car handles amazingly well, even moreso considering it's FWD. I did notice a slight bit of torque-steer but it was minimal compared to cars like my old SRT-4. I never experienced any wheel hop either which was a nice surprise.

The visibility is decent, but the car feels big considering it's a civic. The seating position feels like an economy car, but the seats are great and hold you tight. I didn't really care for the touchscreen radio or the digital gauges. I prefer conventional gauges and knobs.

The car doesn't really make any sounds which is kind of disappointing but easily remedied with an aftermarket exhaust.

Honestly, my number one gripe with the car is the grinding gears which seems like a common problem for the car. Also, the exterior of the car is still not my cup of tea.

Overall I thought it was a great driver's car that can really do it all thanks to the 4 doors and hatch. To be honest though, I'd much rather have a gently used Chevy SS for the same money.

This is what I will be looking for in my second car, or if god forbid, I have to get rid of my 86.

Styling is good for me besides the rear end, nothing can really help that, but I'm more obsessed with performance and capabilities so I can look over this.

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

This is what I will be looking for in my second car, or if god forbid, I have to get rid of my 86.

Styling is good for me besides the rear end, nothing can really help that, but I'm more obsessed with performance and capabilities so I can look over this.

I'm definitely keeping my eye on the refresh that has been testing at the tracks. It looks like it will be available in yellow finally.