Zeezeebaba Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Well then as a big Honda fan I popped down to the dealers today to ask when my test drive could be scheduled. They only had one in the showroom and no drives scheduled until after the launch event. But I did manage to poke around it quite a bit as the salesman was the same guy who sold me my old EP3 13 years ago. In the flesh it looks awesome aside from the rear overhang that does look a little awkward. The interior fit and finish is top drawer and rivals any premium make. There are various carbon goodies as options if that's your bag both inside and out. The seats are great with plenty of support but getting in and out past the bolster is similar to the Z and requires the same technique The pedal travel seems longer than the FN2 but they are spaced nicely and as expected the gearbox is slick. The rear spoiler follows the top edge of the window and doesn't affect visbility but the same issue as the FN2 is there with regards the central blind spot. The underside of the car is completely flat and shielded, this will add to labour time for repairs if needed and aftermarket tuners will have their work cut out designing exhaust systems of a larger diameter than the standard pipes. The only other thing that annoys is the aftermarket looking spats on the rear flanks. Otherwise I'm sold on this car especially the four door practicality of it. Can't wait to drive it! Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 I should imagin in a few more months these will be getting tuned to over 370 bhp with just a map and exhaust . Just a real shame they look like they have been driven through halfords and all rip speed crap splatted all over it , imo of course 2 Quote
nissanman312 Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 My brother is test driving tomorrow he's currently in a FN2 I've just watched the evo video of it narrowly beating a m3 and rs3 round the track I'm verry tempted Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 I'm in no doubt they are going to be super quick point to point ....just don't like the looks shame really as they seem great value for money ! Quote
Zeezeebaba Posted August 1, 2015 Author Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) The rear spats and overhang look a bit cack but up as far as the back doors they look pretty good IMO. Lovely inside though.I will reserve ultimate judgement until after the drive though, then if it's any good I will put dibs on the demonstrator as I did last time round. There's no way I'm going to pay full whack on one I've still got plans for the Z so plenty of time there's no rush. Edited August 1, 2015 by Zeezeebaba Quote
GMballistic Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Have you been on CTRO at all Zeezeebaba? Assuming you're a member. There is a whole section dedicated to the FK2 with lots of info, pictures, videos and some tests/reviews. Link: http://civictype-r.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=177 Quote
Ekona Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 That really is a design shambles. Did the guys designing the front not speak to the guys designing the back? Or were they having a competition to see who could fit the most angles on the car? 3 Quote
Dashurik Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Rear looks like Transformers movie...not for my liking.. 1 Quote
Zeezeebaba Posted August 1, 2015 Author Posted August 1, 2015 Could be worse, like a design that hasn't changed for 40 plus years Yes I'm still a member of CTR owners club I've just not logged in for about 9 years 1 Quote
Zeezeebaba Posted August 1, 2015 Author Posted August 1, 2015 I prefer the JDM rear end though. Quote
GMballistic Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 I prefer the JDM rear end though. Any pictures of that? I actually prefer the concept one I saw in pictures... Still the new CTR looks good in black though imo, ...or possibly the blue or silver versions. 1 Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Black would be my choice as it hides alot of the many angles !! 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Black would be my choice as it hides alot of the many angles !! Yep definitely. One thing I detest about it is those alloys, ...they look exactly like TSW Venoms that were on about every chav ride going back in the late 90's. 1 Quote
Zeezeebaba Posted August 1, 2015 Author Posted August 1, 2015 The JDM spoiler is the same as the concept but body coloured. It was on the first honda press release vid. Quote
Deano94 Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Drove past one today! Looks great in the flesh. Love how aggressive it looks. Best ctr since the ek9 imo. Sent from my LT30p using Tapatalk Quote
Zeezeebaba Posted August 1, 2015 Author Posted August 1, 2015 GM your right it looks like the decent looking rear end was concept only.Japan gets the same car as us. Quote
GMballistic Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 GM your right it looks like the decent looking rear end was concept only.Japan gets the same car as us. Bummer. Shame the concept car is actually better looking than the actual production car. Still I'd have one. Quote
ilogikal1 Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 That really is a design shambles. Did the guys designing the front not speak to the guys designing the back? Or were they having a competition to see who could fit the most angles on the car? Sorry, are you suggesting someone has designed either the front or the rear end at all? Intentionally? It just looks to me like someone's taken a parts catalogue and thrown it all together to me. Still, that seat looks good at least. Having said that, Civics never were pretty cars. Quote
neo Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Why does a FWD car need such a BGW ? No doubt they will sell very well but then on the other hand be as common as muck Quote
nissanman312 Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I prefer the JDM rear end though. Any pictures of that? I actually prefer the concept one I saw in pictures... Still the new CTR looks good in black though imo, ...or possibly the blue or silver versions. Looks much sleeker dose the blue one 1 Quote
parello9 Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I done a trackday on monday in the new R And with the professional driver doing 120mph in the corners with no body roll, oversteer or understeer The car was planted!!! Honda know what there doing 2 Quote
Ekona Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 That really is a design shambles. Did the guys designing the front not speak to the guys designing the back? Or were they having a competition to see who could fit the most angles on the car? Sorry, are you suggesting someone has designed either the front or the rear end at all? Intentionally? It just looks to me like someone's taken a parts catalogue and thrown it all together to me. Still, that seat looks good at least. Having said that, Civics never were pretty cars. Hey, I was trying to be polite Tbh, I think it's a nice thing that they let the care in the community experience kids have a go at designing these things. 1 Quote
Ekona Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I done a trackday on monday in the new R And with the professional driver doing 120mph in the corners with no body roll, oversteer or understeer The car was planted!!! The professional driver knew what he was doing FTFY 1 Quote
Stutopia Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) It's not that bad, I'm not a ready-modified look fan generally, but at least it's not a sweepy generic affair like the sea of other new cars out there, plus you probably want your Type-R to be a bit rude boy or you'd be buying a [insert german low range model & marque here]. Edited August 2, 2015 by SuperStu Quote
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