Pete

I have just been GATSO'd on a duel carraigeway... ONT THE OTHER LANE!!! There is a camera pointing for the oncoming lane with no cars on it and it flashed as I came towards it. CAN THIS BE????? Have I been done, or will it not be possible to prosecute me. Can anyone please advise??? :(

I used to like the Calibra's looks but not so sure now. From this 90's clutch of coops, only the C, the Fiat coupe and most of all the Alfa GTV are still looking great!

Loves: Looks Power Steering feel Handling Quality Hates: Headlight switch Dim lights Brakes Grip Economy!!!

I really like those StilAuto's mate! 8)

I'm looking at about 7k a year but I split that with my everyday Fiesta.

I had the Corrado mats in my car and they are not the best. OK if you have them but for the money I would get a good set from Halfords!!!

I think the C is a stunning looking car even today. I reckon the best looking affordable car is the Mazda RX-7 but the C runs it pretty close IMHO. :D

Now thats some mega bling C4LIFE!!! But where are the photos of the Arospeeds on the C??? Come on Chris!!! :D

I had a BMC on my Civic Type-R and it sounded mental! Not like a cone, and silent around town, but when the revs rose up it was magic. Well built too.

Are they on yet??? Where are the pics?

Nice one mate!!!

Yikes!!!! I like it!

Put it this way... I could afford the CTR no problem, and I could have afforded to change it for a 172, Cupra or RS. BUT I BOUGHT A 7 YEAR OLD VR6!!! Sums it all up really...! :D

Ignore them, they are font codes for apostraphes and dashes that did not cut and paste well... Sorry!!! :oops:

The engines do blow [i know of about 3 on CTR's], but Honda in about 12yrs of production, has never had a warranty claim on the VTEC mechanism. One CTR blew on a test drive when the drive selected 2nd on the motorway!!! Apparently the engine hit 23.5k rpm and was "in pretty good condition considering"!!! The chassis is very twichy though, and the numb steering does not help. The engine has nowhere near the kick of the old Interga, as the new i-VTEC has a more torquey and smooth delivery.

Hee hee hee!!! At least he never mentioned the Clio 172, if he did you could easily slap him! :D

Hello and welcome!!! :D

Autocar review of 2004 CTR The most remarkable thing about the Honda Civic Type-R is the most remarkable thing about the new, sexed-up 2004 model. And, considering that we’re talking about a £16,000 hot hatch, it is remarkable. Quite simply, this slightly gawky looking Japanese three-door possesses one of the most exhilarating and satisfying drivetrains of any car currently on sale, irrespective of price. With due allowance for size and power, its 197bhp 2.0-litre, four-cylinder VTEC engine is right up there with the power units of the Ferrari 360M, Porsche 911 GT3 and BMW M3 CSL. Every time the induction howls. Every time the fabulously fast, short-throw, close-ratio six-speed ’box – arguably the best on the planet – slam-dunks the revs back into the heart of the powerband. It’s close to perfection and achieves a purity of purpose that makes anything with a paddle shift, even BMW’s SMG, seem clumsy and faintly ridiculous. Yet to pitch the Civic Type-R as a bit special – rather than the hot hatch of the century – is about right. It’s because, until now, that sensational drivetrain has been balanced by less than inspirational styling and a chassis that has lacked the conviction and edge of the performance. The good news is that, as a consequence of Honda’s 2004 Civic range makeover, timed to pre-empt the new Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra, the Type-R finds itself comprehensively tweaked: outside, inside and under the skin. It even includes a little honing of its best feature – a lighter flywheel and clutch assembly reducing inertia, improving throttle response and shaving 0.2sec from the 0-62mph time (now a claimed 6.6sec). All three-door Civics get new front and rear styling, retuned suspension, damping and steering, brighter projector-style headlights with a wider beam spread and a space-saver spare wheel to liberate 55 litres more boot space. Visually, Honda has made a fair fist of injecting extra interest. At the front, the new headlights make the biggest splash, while round the back, new tail light clusters look smarter and provide equally clear-cut differentiation for the new model. Routine stuff, all well conceived and executed. A tougher challenge for Honda’s engineers was to improve steering response, linearity and on-centre feel and, in particular, to sharpen the Type-R’s tautness and precision. In pursuit of these aims, all models get stiffer steering and suspension mounting points, a new variable-ratio steering rack, increased steering caster angle and recalibrated spring, damper and anti-roll bar settings. On the road the differences between the new Civic Type-R and its predecessor are immediately apparent. It feels harder-edged, more precise and more physical than the rather nervous and tip-toey previous Type-R, with modest body roll and genuinely keen turn-in. Ride comfort is firm, occasionally bordering on agitated, but the Type-R clearly does a better job of inspiring confidence in its driver than its predecessor. Get the entry right, step on the gas and the outcome is much more rewarding: fine grip, no torquesteer, a mild tendency for the nose to run wide that can be trimmed with the throttle and, ultimately, stonking exit speed. It’s all relayed through steering that’s more meatily weighted – albeit with a pervasive sense of damping that filters out some of the feel. But even if you shut down the power on the limit mid-bend, only the merest tweak of corrective lock is required – and thanks to the Honda’s quick rack it’s more of an instinctive nudge. Which leaves one question: does the Type-R’s chassis now match the talent of its phenomenal drivetrain? Not a chance. For that, it would need to handle like a 911 Turbo. But at least the two elements are on speaking terms, and it makes all the difference.

Not got anything yet, but I have noticed that the lights are really poor on my VR. Will this make them brighter??? Can I use brighter bulbs or something??? I really am a novice here... :oops:

That's EXACTLY how I felt about it!

I am an utter gimp with stuff like this. How do you fit it?????

The CTR handling is great on a track cos its so flat and grippy. The tail swing round a bit too fast for my liking but oonce you know it's coming it's OK. Tell your GF's bro he's talking pants. A VR6/CTR will be neck and neck in a drag [the wide tyres and low torque help the CTR post scorching times off the line], but the in-gear times for the VR6 will crush the CTR.

I think the green one is utterly stunning!!! How much are those wheels gonna cost???

Mine do, but only with the demister on.

Well I can certainly help here!!! I picked up my brand new CTR on March 1st this year... and sold it in October for a VR6! The CTR is a fantastic piece of machinery, but it's souless. The C [Like my old Rover 200 BRM] has character and feels cool even in traffic. The Civic feel like a Civic IYKWIM. In terms of pace its to and fro. The CTR has similar drag pace to the VR6, but I am SURE the VW is faster. The C's power delivery is lazy by comparison to the CTR, but in the CTR you NEED the revs to make progress and you only have 6-8k to do it. On a track your mate is right, I think the CTR is awesome [did Castle Combe in the summer - it was ace] but on give and take roads, the C will stuff it no problem, cos in the CTR you think too much about how your driving driving it instead of just driiving it!!! The CTR has much better outright grip and the brakes are the best I've ever seen on a road car - even better than my mates Boxster S!!! BUT! the VR6 has better steering, chassis flow, and you feel more part of the action, as you sit too high in the CTR albeit in nice bucket seats. The VR6 seats hold you better round the kidneys. Don't knock the gearstick though guys, its really phenomenal so close to the wheel, and the box itself is probably the best in the world. I sold it cos it was not fun enough and cost too much. My VR6 has 105% of the pace, 90% of the handling, 70% of the brakes, 120% of the comfort, 100% of the looks, all for 35% of the price!!! :D Cheap speed is what I like!!! :shock: Find a qtr mile and try them both together, you will lose. Catch a CTR on a dual carraigeway though and you will mangle it, trust me! 8)