Keith R 0 Posted November 25, 2004 The CTR will give a C a run for it's money round a track no probs and may even beat it, if you'r willing to drive it hard it is very rewarding, of course I would prefer a Cupra R 225 but the CTR is very good, the revs seem to climb much quicker than in the VR, must be a lighter flywheel or something.I read some of the stuff on that forum tho and I think they are kidding themselves even thinking that a CTR will lose a S3 225 :lol: No-one claims to be able to loose an S3 225 on the Type R forum. But I can tell you from experience that there is fcuk all in it between the two cars, assuming they are both standard. The older, lesser powered S3, the CTR has got the legs on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Micouris 0 Posted November 25, 2004 I should post what Evo's John Barker wrote to me about about the CVR6 vs CTR debate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted November 25, 2004 I think you should.. and I think we're well grounded enough to be able to take it on the chin if he slags the Rado off :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Micouris 0 Posted November 25, 2004 Dear Nick Given the choice of a well maintained, very tidy Corrado and a new Civic Type-R I'd take the VW every time. The CTR isn't bad but it looks like hatchback that swallowed a shed, its engine is rather on/off, and its handling lacks detail feel and feedback. Sure, it's grippy and it's quick if you're prepared to rev the nuts off it, and, yes, it probably is quicker in a straight line and around a track, marginally, but so what? The Corrado is a much more rounded driver's car. It's effortlessly real-world quick thanks to its torquey, characterful V6, and has neat and beautifully poised handling (helped by its low-slung build). It also rides comfortably, seats four and swallows their luggage and is so much better-looking than the Honda. Has he actually driven a Corrado VR6? I doubt it. Don't let him drive yours. And don't bother driving his CTR - it'll be hard to be polite if you're used to the understated brilliance of the Corrado, and I imagine you'd like to stay on good terms with him. Yours John Barker Co-editor evo Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black66 0 Posted November 25, 2004 The title of this thread is 'Who's been upsetting the Type R people ?' It would appear channel 4 with their spyshots of the next model year Civic. http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/sp ... civic.html Looks like a current Daewoo to me. :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted November 25, 2004 Good old Evo magazine.. they've just gone up even more in my estimation :) The title of this thread is 'Who's been upsetting the Type R people ?' It would appear channel 4 with their spyshots of the next model year Civic. My eyes! The goggles do nothing! God thats awful! I like the shape of the current CTR's.. so what the hell is going on there!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Micouris 0 Posted November 25, 2004 the back looks like a Ford Ka that's been molested!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aide 0 Posted November 25, 2004 looks like it should be sat on it's ass in the jungle eating shootes and leaves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rado-steve 0 Posted November 25, 2004 That is the ugliest thing this side of Peter Beardsley's ass! The Japs can make some wonderful looking cars, but I don't recall ever seeing a good looking Honda????? Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted November 25, 2004 The title of this thread is 'Who's been upsetting the Type R people ?' It would appear channel 4 with their spyshots of the next model year Civic. http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/sp ... civic.html Looks like a current Daewoo to me. :shock: So exactly like next year's Chevy then :roll: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil VR6 0 Posted November 26, 2004 Looks like a bulldog licking p1ss off a thistle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted November 26, 2004 Was in my mates Type R last night, first time I've been in one since I had a test drive when they first came out... There a nice car, feels quick and I like the drive and the gearshift but all I can say is its no Corrado... :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LicklePaulie 0 Posted November 26, 2004 but I don't recall ever seeing a good looking Honda????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 26, 2004 The Japs can make some wonderful looking cars, but I don't recall ever seeing a good looking Honda????? Steve NSX? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted November 26, 2004 NSX? Are you mad! :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted November 26, 2004 Just to remind people what the NSX looks like... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ford 0 Posted November 26, 2004 beeftech wrote: The Japs can make some wonderful looking cars, but I don't recall ever seeing a good looking Honda????? Steve I thought the original CRX coupe was an attractive looking car.... although perhaps not this one... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted November 26, 2004 Ford, I think you've uploaded the wrong picture - thats Dinkus's Corrado... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 26, 2004 You nutter Steve :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theRuler 0 Posted November 26, 2004 i like look of supras however they would look nearly as nice if they didnt have that 3.0 twin turbo. mmmm big mmmm turbos mmm spoiler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted November 26, 2004 Think the 'teg is a really nice looking car- both the mk 2 and 3. NSX isn't too bad, and don't mind the last shape prelude- has to have the spoiler though. The EG Civic VTI wasn't too bad either- I'll try and dig out some pics of my old one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samm_cvr6 0 Posted November 26, 2004 I wouldnt't say any of them look as good as a clean Corrado but NSX,ITR,CRX & Supra do look good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted November 26, 2004 Supra = :notworthy: I dunno - its just such a ridiculous, powerful, attention grabbing large looking car - the only rival for it IMHO is the 300ZX! :) Would love either :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LicklePaulie 0 Posted November 26, 2004 Supra = :notworthy: I dunno - its just such a ridiculous, powerful, attention grabbing large looking car - the only rival for it IMHO is the 300ZX! :) Would love either :) And the mpg is only rivalled by...... the VR6 :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rado-steve 0 Posted November 26, 2004 the only rival for it IMHO is the 300ZX! Or a Mitsi 3000GTO Do think the CRX is quite cool, so will maybe retract my last statement......RX7 or an EVO6 are my fave rice rockets! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites