Steel Lynx Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Decided to sell the 370Z and try something else out. Since I've always loved Japanese cars (and bikes) I decided to get the new FK8 Type R. I have to say, I am very impressed with it. Edited January 15, 2018 by Steel Lynx 1 1 Quote
Jay84 Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 How do they compare to the earlier high revving vtech type r's? Quote
valy Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 good choice I do like that, even if it's a Honda 1 Quote
Payco Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 Not for me, but each to their own. Enjoy, good to hear from you again after such a long time. 1 Quote
Ebized Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 Looks fun! That is some sculpture going on there compared to the lines of the 370. Enjoy Quote
Steel Lynx Posted January 15, 2018 Author Posted January 15, 2018 I found opinions on the looks a lot like Marmite with this car. You either like it or you don't. I wasn't sure myself to start with, but the more I looked at pictures and when I 'd actually seen one in the flesh it grew on me every time. 3 hours ago, Jay84 said: How do they compare to the earlier high revving vtech type r's? They're still high revving engines. Can't say I've noticed the V-Tec kicking in as you get the usual 'pull' when the turbo is active, which, when you're giving it some beans is all the time 1 Quote
KyleR Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 I'm sorry mate, but this is a monstrosity. I'm sure is goes like @*!# of a shovel, but why did they have to stick everything they had in the workshop on to it? 3 Quote
coldel Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Marmite thats for sure! Welcome back hope you are having fun exploring a different type of drive Quote
Rock_Steady Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) Saw one of these a few days back and i have to say, it didn't look so nice. Of course it's reliable and awesome to drive because it's a Honda but, man-o-man is it Marmite. Edited January 16, 2018 by Rock_Steady 1 Quote
Jay84 Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 I admit they're not as discreet as the early type r's 1 Quote
Ekona Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Does it come with a brown paper bag? Enjoy the new car dude 1 Quote
StevoD Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Just keep an eye on engine temps if tracking it been a few reports of serious over heating when driven hard for longer periods 1 Quote
Jetpilot Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 6 hours ago, Ekona said: Does it come with a brown paper bag? Enjoy the new car dude Is that for sick or the car? No doubting its credentials but i am afraid i just cant get past the "looks", its good we dont all like the same things though op, the world would be a dull place 1 Quote
coldel Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 It is rumoured that the design for this car originated and was inspired with this drawing by a designer at Honda... Sorry, couldnt resist 1 4 Quote
Ekona Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 58 minutes ago, Jetpilot said: Is that for sick or the car? For the driver’s head so no one can see them driving such a thing 1 Quote
Steel Lynx Posted January 16, 2018 Author Posted January 16, 2018 16 hours ago, KyleR said: I'm sorry mate, but this is a monstrosity. I'm sure is goes like @*!# of a shovel, but why did they have to stick everything they had in the workshop on to it? If it helps. the 'Aero kit' actually works and isn't just for show. Although it probably comes in to its own on a track. I assume whenever the car is in motion it'll be doing something though Quote
350Butcher Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) So many haters!! True its not going to trouble a F355 in a beauty contest but I have been reading the reviews and these cars have been seriously impressing the journo's with a truly sorted chassis that is up for the task.......mated to a decent engine and the more and more rare manual box (I salute Honda for not even offering a paddle shift!), I say fair play to you sir for signing up to enjoying something that's not from the safe (and slower, less interesting) options And anything that laps the mighty Nordschleife in under 7m44 has some skills worth owning!! Edited January 16, 2018 by 350Butcher 2 Quote
Zeezeebaba Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) I fall into the not keen on the looks but impressed by the engineering catagory. Huge type r fan so I can't criticise to much, enjoy the car. Edited January 16, 2018 by Zeezeebaba 1 Quote
gsexr Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 I have to admit to a soft spot for a hot hatch so no complaints from me.....good choice 1 Quote
Stutopia Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 What does it transform into? If you're going balls out on a hot hatch, why not make it mental? Hope you enjoy it. 1 Quote
Rock_Steady Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 I do like Honda, they make excellent cars no doubt. I don't dislike the FK8, i'm just undecided about how it looks. 1 Quote
Jetpilot Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 19 hours ago, Steel Lynx said: If it helps. the 'Aero kit' actually works and isn't just for show. Although it probably comes in to its own on a track. I assume whenever the car is in motion it'll be doing something though There was a recent chat re a new Mclaren and its function over form aero and how its just not pretty so totally get the whole working aero schnizzle and fully appreciate its benefits, with the caveat of, on a race track/car, not a road going hot hatch, imho of course. As others have said, more power to you for not going the safe option of a Golf R 1 Quote
StevoD Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 21 hours ago, Steel Lynx said: If it helps. the 'Aero kit' actually works and isn't just for show. Although it probably comes in to its own on a track. I assume whenever the car is in motion it'll be doing something though Doesn't it have fake vents? Or is that the older one 1 Quote
davey_83 Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 My favourite hyper hatch of them all, beast of a car!!! Quote
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