Honda's New Type R Is The Hot Civic We've All Been Waiting For

insanecoder · 03-07-2017, 01:37 PM

I suspect a properly loaded Civic -R will likely approach its MSRP of around $40k
and it is boy racer just like a WRX / GTI
so no its not the car we've all waiting for.. maybe some of us
its a nice I4 but the B48 reaches decent torque alil faster than that just after 2000RPM

Chihuahua · 03-07-2017, 01:45 PM

Totally love it. It is completely over the top, just like a Type R should be. The fact that most people are turned off to it tells me Honda has it just right. BMW should take inspiration from this.

Cajun1 · 03-07-2017, 01:57 PM

Absolutely hideous!
Sorry if that was offensive to those who like it but there is way, way too much going on there.

Irishsig · 03-07-2017, 02:13 PM

Looks like the latest jr. autobot to fight the decepticons.
We'll call em' "boy racer"!

instantexpert · 03-07-2017, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Uber Commuter

There are several manufacturers who make essentially that identical shift knob for your car; Have a look at Black Forest Industries or perhaps Raceseng would be a little closer to it.

Raceseng will customize it for you if you call and want them to (IE color the shift pattern in red).

Thanks! I'll check them out.

zx10guy · 03-07-2017, 02:36 PM

I so miss this Type R:

vsix · 03-07-2017, 02:37 PM

Anyone remembers starcom toys from the 80's?
This civic looks similiar to one of the Rockets, they had back in the days. To busy, to much going on, to immature.

shay2nak · 03-07-2017, 02:41 PM

WTF? Terrible. looks like a Transformer.

zx10guy · 03-07-2017, 02:44 PM

At least the target market won't have to pay extra for the professional vandalism.

Vigilante375 · 03-07-2017, 02:56 PM

This has way too much going on. Fender flares, vents, fake vents, "3 exhaust pipes", a lot of shark fins, big vents....I mean I understand wanting aggressive but that is god awful.

People say cars like the GTO or G8 or SS are too bland. I'm happy they are because I would not want them to look like this thing!

Interior is decent but nothing I would ever want to own.

NickyC · 03-07-2017, 04:42 PM

That car would have been cool around 2001.

KingOfJericho · 03-07-2017, 04:48 PM

And the winner for "Car with the Most Angles Ever" goes to..................

jpnh · 03-07-2017, 05:40 PM

its a bit riced

zx10guy · 03-07-2017, 05:51 PM

obert · 03-07-2017, 05:56 PM

I have been reading other old forums I belong to and people are going nuts for this thing. I guess they have never had anything but Honda's.

I had a supercharged 08 SI and it was fun and fast for a civic but I would never go back after owning a BMW. The style,performance,and tech of a BMW

forza1976 · 03-07-2017, 06:18 PM

wow that is ugly!

nrgy · 03-07-2017, 07:21 PM

I actually think they styled the Type R just right for their target market. No it's not my taste, but I can see the appeal for those in the JDM crowd. It is Fast and Furious style, which is obviously what they were going for, and I can appreciate some variety on the road.

buddalun · 03-07-2017, 08:48 PM

Nope.

I'm sure it drives well for its segment and all that.

But, nope.

bd307 · 03-07-2017, 09:01 PM

OEM Type R-icer

Meeni · 03-08-2017, 12:07 AM

Wow this thing is full of fake vents and accessories, looks like somebody bought all the cheap plastic tuning "enhancements" in the local autozone.

obert · 03-08-2017, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Meeni

Wow this thing is full of fake vents and accessories, looks like somebody bought all the cheap plastic tuning "enhancements" in the local autozone.

Autozone? That's giving them to much credit.

This is Walmart at its best

mariom3 · 03-08-2017, 12:30 AM

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insanecoder Banned 1410 Rep 3,211 Posts Drives: 340isDrive Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast USA iTrader: (0)	I suspect a properly loaded Civic -R will likely approach its MSRP of around $40k and it is boy racer just like a WRX / GTI so no its not the car we've all waiting for.. maybe some of us its a nice I4 but the B48 reaches decent torque alil faster than that just after 2000RPM
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Chihuahua Brigadier General 4443 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: E30 329iS, E65 Alpina B7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Totally love it. It is completely over the top, just like a Type R should be. The fact that most people are turned off to it tells me Honda has it just right. BMW should take inspiration from this.
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Cajun1 Second Lieutenant 140 Rep 201 Posts Drives: M4! Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Prescott, AZ iTrader: (0)	Absolutely hideous! Sorry if that was offensive to those who like it but there is way, way too much going on there.
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Irishsig In Hoc 316 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 6MT MG/SO Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M4 [0.00]	Looks like the latest jr. autobot to fight the decepticons. We'll call em' "boy racer"! __________________ 2016 M4 MG/SO 6MT- Max PSI Intakes - BMS Stage 1 - Swift Spec R - CG Precision Valve controller - 20" DPE Flowtech 5S - AA Midpipe & all the external CF goodies.
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vsix Lieutenant Colonel 603 Rep 1,598 Posts Drives: M3 E92 sold, M4 F82 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Anyone remembers starcom toys from the 80's? This civic looks similiar to one of the Rockets, they had back in the days. To busy, to much going on, to immature.
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shay2nak smoke if ya got 'em 1067 Rep 2,177 Posts Drives: F80 M3/Lotus Exige/500 Abarth Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calipornia iTrader: (0)	WTF? Terrible. looks like a Transformer.
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Vigilante375 Major 115 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: 2012 AW 6M 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	This has way too much going on. Fender flares, vents, fake vents, "3 exhaust pipes", a lot of shark fins, big vents....I mean I understand wanting aggressive but that is god awful. People say cars like the GTO or G8 or SS are too bland. I'm happy they are because I would not want them to look like this thing! Interior is decent but nothing I would ever want to own.
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NickyC Lieutenant General 19205 Rep 11,183 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	That car would have been cool around 2001.
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KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	And the winner for "Car with the Most Angles Ever" goes to.................. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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jpnh Brigadier General 1428 Rep 3,395 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	its a bit riced
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obert Brigadier General 1785 Rep 4,452 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle Wa iTrader: (49)	I have been reading other old forums I belong to and people are going nuts for this thing. I guess they have never had anything but Honda's. I had a supercharged 08 SI and it was fun and fast for a civic but I would never go back after owning a BMW. The style,performance,and tech of a BMW
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forza1976 Major General 3507 Rep 6,625 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49456 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [9.50]	wow that is ugly!
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nrgy Private 49 Rep 92 Posts Drives: AMG GTR, LP570-4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NW iTrader: (0)	I actually think they styled the Type R just right for their target market. No it's not my taste, but I can see the appeal for those in the JDM crowd. It is Fast and Furious style, which is obviously what they were going for, and I can appreciate some variety on the road.
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buddalun Lieutenant Colonel 684 Rep 1,934 Posts Drives: 911 x 2, Tesla M3P & MYP Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (7)	Nope. I'm sure it drives well for its segment and all that. But, nope.
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bd307 Chef 925 Rep 1,059 Posts Drives: Things with wheels or no wheel Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0)	OEM Type R-icer
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Meeni Gateropode 332 Rep 2,846 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Wow this thing is full of fake vents and accessories, looks like somebody bought all the cheap plastic tuning "enhancements" in the local autozone.
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