LOH's 2016 Civic Type-R, contains spoilers**
Discussion
RemyMartin said:
Redline at 7000rpm...fail.
Aye, the same as my 993 varioram RS replica and a whole 300rpm more than my 911 3.0, y'know, the one with the "high revvin'" engine everyone wanted 
It's an interesting point however, what was your thoughts on the engine when you drove it? I'll be honest, I feel like it revs and revs-7K rpm doesn't feel like you're getting short changed-if I didn't have a rev counter in front of me, would I know it was 7K rather than 8K? I'm not so sure.....
The little Mazda rev'd to 8K and I'm such a fan of four pot N/A engines but I'll be honest, there was no joy to revving it out - it just felt a little strangled above 7K.
Personally, I feel there's so much more to how a car feels than a simple number on a dial.
As the former owner of a "classic" 03 Type R, much as I loved buzzing it to 8500rpm, it's almost complete lack of torque was annoying at times, and embarrassing four up.
I'll take "only" 7000 revs over the inability to overtake a diesel polo on a motorway, without dropping two gears :-)
I'll take "only" 7000 revs over the inability to overtake a diesel polo on a motorway, without dropping two gears :-)
RemyMartin said:
Redline at 7000rpm...fail.
its turbo charged so power is delivered earlier in a more useable rev band!what a stunning car though! I love it.
lets hope it doesn't become the chav choice of car like the older CTRs
it reminds me of the mugen CTR
some good interior pics/review please
JJ
Good write up, glad you're enjoying it 
Lovely car, looks good in that colour! I'm another recent owner, although mine is Milano red so maybe a little less restrained. Having owned various other Type Rs, I'd agree that "only" revving to 7000rpm really isn't an issue, and the low down torque makes it a much easier car to live with (bit old to be a boy-racer).
Lovely car, looks good in that colour! I'm another recent owner, although mine is Milano red so maybe a little less restrained. Having owned various other Type Rs, I'd agree that "only" revving to 7000rpm really isn't an issue, and the low down torque makes it a much easier car to live with (bit old to be a boy-racer).Nürburgring at the end of April, what could possibly go wrong? Well if you've read any of my previous threads or indeed the previous page of this thread then you'll know it'll be snow. I don't know why i'm surprised.....
So heading over the A66 the signs were ominous, and when i say ominous I mean we were driving through a full on blizzard. Listening to Prince (RIP)
Thank god to be back in a car capable of picking up 6Music again.
We set off latish but knew we realistically had enough time to make the crossing and did so not long before the cut off for getting the car on
The snow was bad on the high ground over the pennines but it was back to sunshine by the time we hit the yorkshire riviera that is Hull. The weather forecast wasn't that great for the crossing however but we'd put that thought to the back of our minds...
As soon as bags were dumped in our luxurious two birth en suite cabin we headed down to the bar for a beer and to let the wags know we'd arrived to the first leg safe and sound. I also remembered that I'd replied to a post on the Nürburgring thread from someone who was on the same crossing, I'd noticed two guys that i vaguely recognised (I'm terrible with names and faces) but on introducing ourselves it was indeed PH's very own ringmiester Wh00sher. If you don't know him or what he's built/done take a look through one of his threads;
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
It's worth a read, I guarantee you'll be amazed at what he's done. Anyways, we had a few beers and then dinner and took on board his tales of how he's become so good on track. We've been doing the 'ring not far off the same amount of time but Nige has taken an altogether more professional approach to track driving than I ever have, and it shows! Don't believe me? Click the link;
http://www.bridgetogantry.com/video-diy-golf-mk2-v...
Regardless of our individual skill sets there's one underlying vibe on these trips, we're all proper petrolheads and it's great to get to spend time with like minded enthusiasts. Where else do you bump into a guy that has bought a brand new car that very day and has decided to take it to the 'ring talking to a guy that has build and developed his own car who is doing the same thing? Happy days.
The weather was really starting to pick up as the evening wore on and in order to negate the rolling swell we took comfort in the bar. Some things never change....
After being rocked to sleep, we awoke to a few hours drive that would see us in Nürburg by lunch time. Plenty of time to sign on to the following days trackday with Destination Nurburg and check the car over before buying some laps for that evenings TF. The car had performed with aplomb on the UK leg of the trip so far but a strange country on the wrong side of the road can make you see cars in a different light I've always found. After disembarking into rain, we'd pretty much soon find out....
So heading over the A66 the signs were ominous, and when i say ominous I mean we were driving through a full on blizzard. Listening to Prince (RIP)
Thank god to be back in a car capable of picking up 6Music again.We set off latish but knew we realistically had enough time to make the crossing and did so not long before the cut off for getting the car on
The snow was bad on the high ground over the pennines but it was back to sunshine by the time we hit the yorkshire riviera that is Hull. The weather forecast wasn't that great for the crossing however but we'd put that thought to the back of our minds...
As soon as bags were dumped in our luxurious two birth en suite cabin we headed down to the bar for a beer and to let the wags know we'd arrived to the first leg safe and sound. I also remembered that I'd replied to a post on the Nürburgring thread from someone who was on the same crossing, I'd noticed two guys that i vaguely recognised (I'm terrible with names and faces) but on introducing ourselves it was indeed PH's very own ringmiester Wh00sher. If you don't know him or what he's built/done take a look through one of his threads;
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
It's worth a read, I guarantee you'll be amazed at what he's done. Anyways, we had a few beers and then dinner and took on board his tales of how he's become so good on track. We've been doing the 'ring not far off the same amount of time but Nige has taken an altogether more professional approach to track driving than I ever have, and it shows! Don't believe me? Click the link;
http://www.bridgetogantry.com/video-diy-golf-mk2-v...
Regardless of our individual skill sets there's one underlying vibe on these trips, we're all proper petrolheads and it's great to get to spend time with like minded enthusiasts. Where else do you bump into a guy that has bought a brand new car that very day and has decided to take it to the 'ring talking to a guy that has build and developed his own car who is doing the same thing? Happy days.
The weather was really starting to pick up as the evening wore on and in order to negate the rolling swell we took comfort in the bar. Some things never change....
After being rocked to sleep, we awoke to a few hours drive that would see us in Nürburg by lunch time. Plenty of time to sign on to the following days trackday with Destination Nurburg and check the car over before buying some laps for that evenings TF. The car had performed with aplomb on the UK leg of the trip so far but a strange country on the wrong side of the road can make you see cars in a different light I've always found. After disembarking into rain, we'd pretty much soon find out....
Edited by LaurasOtherHalf on Wednesday 4th May 22:12
Edited by LaurasOtherHalf on Sunday 10th November 19:52
I really like these, only seen a red one in the "wild" though. Sounds like your having a hoot with the car, i really would choose one over every other fast hatch out there at the moment and glad to see your using it right!
I love the look in grey i must say, I'm not biased at all....
I love the look in grey i must say, I'm not biased at all....
Edited by Martin_Hx on Thursday 5th May 11:01
Great write up - I followed your Mini GP thread with interest too.
Really like these. I went from a MK3 Focus ST to MK7 Golf GTI PP (trying to be more sensible, something more grown up) but must admit I do miss the boy racer image and these look the nuts.
What's it like as a cruiser? One of my reasons for going from the Focus to the Golf was motorway mileage for work and monthly trips to my family caravan in Anglesey. The added refinement, tech (adaptive cruise, apple car play) and comfort of the Golf made it the perfect choice but the Focus had more character and would imagine these do too!
Really like these. I went from a MK3 Focus ST to MK7 Golf GTI PP (trying to be more sensible, something more grown up) but must admit I do miss the boy racer image and these look the nuts.
What's it like as a cruiser? One of my reasons for going from the Focus to the Golf was motorway mileage for work and monthly trips to my family caravan in Anglesey. The added refinement, tech (adaptive cruise, apple car play) and comfort of the Golf made it the perfect choice but the Focus had more character and would imagine these do too!
You're a braver man than me, heading straight across a continent. I've had my grey one since 1st April.
Based on my (much shorter) motorway trips it really seems to be multi-talented in that respect - while the ride can be, understandably, busy at lower speeds it really seems to flow when you get up to speed.
I wasn't expecting to buy one when I test drove either, but I liked it so much it was difficult not to! And it definitely does the 'feeling special' thing well too.
Based on my (much shorter) motorway trips it really seems to be multi-talented in that respect - while the ride can be, understandably, busy at lower speeds it really seems to flow when you get up to speed.
I wasn't expecting to buy one when I test drove either, but I liked it so much it was difficult not to! And it definitely does the 'feeling special' thing well too.
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