FD Civic Type-R Launched in Malaysia
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Yes That's what the Product Planning Exec says. 45 units from the first batch. and apparently 75% has been booked.
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eemm... at last hybrid comes to Malaysia.. Type R will be one of the HOT car in this short period..
no wonder either Civic Mugen RR or Type R you get, it still superb car..
walla....
no wonder either Civic Mugen RR or Type R you get, it still superb car..
walla....
75% gone huh?? No suprise really... if i had the money, i'd sign on the dotted line in a heartbeat!!
Holy Cow! Look at the vast quantities of jism being expelled in this thread. Astounding!
Anyway, to throw a wet blanket over proceedings, I'd rather go for a Golf Gti. The CTR is too hardcore for 90% of the time, unless you happen live on a race track.
Someone mentioned selling the Merc for the CTR. You might have to reconsider unless you have something else to drive to work. Just a thought.
Anyway, to throw a wet blanket over proceedings, I'd rather go for a Golf Gti. The CTR is too hardcore for 90% of the time, unless you happen live on a race track.
Someone mentioned selling the Merc for the CTR. You might have to reconsider unless you have something else to drive to work. Just a thought.
silverfish,
why do you say it's too hardcore? Having checked out the Type R in the metal , it's been built to similiar ideas like the Satria R3, which had most major soundproofing removed, firmer suspension etc. And teh SR3 was still liveable day to day.
And the Civic is a booted sedan with four doors, there's still stereo and air conditioning. Still practical. More so than a hatch.
Of course, Golf GTi has better daily use capabilities (especially with the brilliant DSG) being more street oriented.
Though after having driven the Golf on both Street and SIC Track, I am curious to see how much faster the Type R would be ..
why do you say it's too hardcore? Having checked out the Type R in the metal , it's been built to similiar ideas like the Satria R3, which had most major soundproofing removed, firmer suspension etc. And teh SR3 was still liveable day to day.
And the Civic is a booted sedan with four doors, there's still stereo and air conditioning. Still practical. More so than a hatch.
Of course, Golf GTi has better daily use capabilities (especially with the brilliant DSG) being more street oriented.
Though after having driven the Golf on both Street and SIC Track, I am curious to see how much faster the Type R would be ..
Might be a lot faster, me thinks. Because the CTR is pretty heavily track biased.
Based on the road test reports I've read, this CTR's setup is pretty damn harsh. It has been tuned with on track performance in mind and very few compromises. So expect a jarring ride and knife edge sharpness in everything it does. So how liveable it is will probably be subjective to how much that person can live with. I haven't been in one myself so I can't comment on actual experience.
Of course, there are also track biased cars which manages the compromises well and still ride pretty well in normal conditions. The Porsche GT3 for example. The CTR may not be one of them.
Based on the road test reports I've read, this CTR's setup is pretty damn harsh. It has been tuned with on track performance in mind and very few compromises. So expect a jarring ride and knife edge sharpness in everything it does. So how liveable it is will probably be subjective to how much that person can live with. I haven't been in one myself so I can't comment on actual experience.
Of course, there are also track biased cars which manages the compromises well and still ride pretty well in normal conditions. The Porsche GT3 for example. The CTR may not be one of them.
The GT3 997 has PSM. It's liveble day to day. incredibly so.
Well I'll leave my judgement of the CTR's reputed harshness till I get to drive it on road and track..
I recall Autocar UK like the car lots more than the European Type R Hatch
The Satria R3 was also tuned for occasional track driving, still liveable on the road ..
Well I'll leave my judgement of the CTR's reputed harshness till I get to drive it on road and track..
I recall Autocar UK like the car lots more than the European Type R Hatch
The Satria R3 was also tuned for occasional track driving, still liveable on the road ..
If you really observe or have truly been playing and growing up around in the Malaysian modified car scene, u’d know that hard setups will not be an issue. And this one comes from the factory!! When I and many of my peers started playing around with cars, we messed around with cut springs, compressed springs for goodness sake!!! Its what we could afford back then. Then we played around with chop-shop absorbers. We all rode on ‘for track use’ teins, ohlins, etc. So, in comparison to what we’re use to, the FD-R i doubt is going to be a pain in the ass to live with.
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We grew up playing around with converted EF3s, EG3s, EK2s. Some got the EF9s or EG6s (No EK9s). We learned to love the civic. Now, we’ve grown up a bit and maybe with abit more hard work, we can actually consider the FD-R, can u blame me for being excited? I’m a Honda enthusiast, not matter how good the Golf is (I know its good from a lot of articles), I’d choose the FD-R over a Golf any day….. but that’s just me. U want to go for a Golf, go ahead, I wouldnt even think twice about the civic.
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We grew up playing around with converted EF3s, EG3s, EK2s. Some got the EF9s or EG6s (No EK9s). We learned to love the civic. Now, we’ve grown up a bit and maybe with abit more hard work, we can actually consider the FD-R, can u blame me for being excited? I’m a Honda enthusiast, not matter how good the Golf is (I know its good from a lot of articles), I’d choose the FD-R over a Golf any day….. but that’s just me. U want to go for a Golf, go ahead, I wouldnt even think twice about the civic.
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No need to get your knickers in a twist about it. I am merely sharing a different point of view. As I've said, it is subjective to how much that person can live with.
I'm quite aware of the position, that cars with the Honda Type R badge, hold in a lot of Malaysian's heart. It is a cult car with a cult following that generated a lot of wetdreams, worship and fanboys. The reaction is only logical.
I'm quite aware of the position, that cars with the Honda Type R badge, hold in a lot of Malaysian's heart. It is a cult car with a cult following that generated a lot of wetdreams, worship and fanboys. The reaction is only logical.
Just to add some fuel into the fire, when you buy the CTR, essentially you'll be paying 200k for a Civic. Yes, a very special Civic, but a Civic it remains. Think of all the Civics on the road and all the wannabes CTR lookalikes.
Again, no need to get up in arms. Merely giving people a different dimension to look at.
Again, no need to get up in arms. Merely giving people a different dimension to look at.
Its the same for a Golf then..... 200K for a Golf!? But it not just any Golf.... same for the Civic.... its not any Civic....
Actually both Golf and Civic have moved up the ranks and are giving a lot of other cars a run for their money...
Another thing, if you got to own and drive the real deal, would you really worry about other saying yours is a wannabe? Becoz, u know u have the last laugh...
Actually both Golf and Civic have moved up the ranks and are giving a lot of other cars a run for their money...
Another thing, if you got to own and drive the real deal, would you really worry about other saying yours is a wannabe? Becoz, u know u have the last laugh...
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Actually, if you're comfortable and confident with your decision and you bought the car for the right reasons, you don't have to bother about what others might say or think.
Still, I'm just saying stuff to give a different view.
True the Golf Gti is in essence, still just a Golf. But we are in Bolehland and in Bolehland, how many common or garden Golfs have you seen? Therefore its exclusivity is much more obvious.
Before, you folks think I have some kind of beef with the CTR, I don't. I have the utmost respect for it as a machine and the engineering that is behind it. In fact I love cars which are built with a clear sense of purpose. I just like to encourage a bit of thought and discussion when the too much blind lust goes on. Which happens a lot when it carries a hallowed name.
Still, I'm just saying stuff to give a different view.
True the Golf Gti is in essence, still just a Golf. But we are in Bolehland and in Bolehland, how many common or garden Golfs have you seen? Therefore its exclusivity is much more obvious.
Before, you folks think I have some kind of beef with the CTR, I don't. I have the utmost respect for it as a machine and the engineering that is behind it. In fact I love cars which are built with a clear sense of purpose. I just like to encourage a bit of thought and discussion when the too much blind lust goes on. Which happens a lot when it carries a hallowed name.
Based on Silverfish, i would also buy the Golf GTi if i had the moolahs.. As he said, a lot of Civics are becoming wannabes, and yes, even the CTR has performance, but the Glof would be nicer to ride in. Maybe if we could, get a CTR for weekends and Golf for weekdays.. haha!
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However, the engine can only develop that kind of output if it runs on RON100 and in Malaysia, the highest RON is 97. The ECU will adjust the ignition timing to prevent knock (pre-combustion) causing damage using lower RON fuel but this also means that the output will be less. Exactly how much less could not be ascertained because it does depend on the fuel quality (not just the RON) and operating conditions. However, Autocar magazine in UK has quoted a figure of 200 ps after their test of the European Type R which has the same engine so perhaps that is a number which could apply to Malaysia. Anyway, 200 ps is already plenty for a body that is 1,270 kgs at the kerb so it is unlikely that any owner who uses it on a public road will have reason to feel short-changed.
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