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Old 12-01-2022, 11:27 AM   #1
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THE best hot hatch ever

at least until the next thing comes out.

https://www.evo.co.uk/honda/civic-type-r
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Old 12-01-2022, 01:24 PM   #2
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A hot hatch in my opinion is supposed to tick all boxes, sure it has it to be quick, practical and comfortable, but it also has to be affordable. Something that starts at almost £50k, especially for a Honda, is just ridiculous, I don't care how amazing it is to drive. The hot hatch era is apparently coming to an end, as manufacturers are embracing the ICE ban in a few years time, and investing in EVs.

It's a great shame, enthusiasts like me will be a dieing breed in a few decades, along with the cars that can be both weekend warriors and daily drivers. I feel sad.
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Old 12-01-2022, 02:31 PM   #3
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I have driven a Type R at Knockhill racing circuit and it was fantastic. I wasn't allowed to unleash it fully but it was way too fast for me and cornered as if it was on rails.
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I have driven a Type R at Knockhill racing circuit and it was fantastic. I wasn't allowed to unleash it fully but it was way too fast for me and cornered as if it was on rails.
Which gen? Assuming it was the fk2? Probably the best match for my GTI, the civic is quicker in some instances and slower in others, depending on driver capabilities of course.
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Old 12-02-2022, 03:04 AM   #5
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FK8. It is the 316bhp Honda Civic Type-R currently used at the circuit. 0:45.60 for Llandow.
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Old 12-02-2022, 09:00 AM   #6
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Oh yea, marginally quicker than the Pug, in most instances anyway. Interesting at some higher speeds, the Gti has better acceleration. Probably due to the lighter weight.
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Old 12-03-2022, 10:06 AM   #7
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Yeah, it's $49k over here. Way out of my budget, not that I'm looking for such a thing. Now if I could put a CR-V body on that chassis we'd be onto something.
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Old 12-04-2022, 11:09 PM   #8
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Yeah, it's $49k over here. Way out of my budget, not that I'm looking for such a thing. Now if I could put a CR-V body on that chassis we'd be onto something.
It just shows how "boring" modern cars are because things that are actually decent to drive fetch ridiculous money now. People are willing to spend hard earned cash for a good time.

Have you considered the Kona N? SUV with 300 bhp, quick little car. Alternatively there's the VW Troc R as well with similar power.
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I'm happy with my Escape but I think about things like that now and then. Or like putting an SI into a Fit. That would also be a fun car I think.
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Old 12-06-2022, 08:53 AM   #10
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I'm still in the "life's too short to own boring cars" phase, maybe I'll grow out of it or I'll loose interest and care about other things more, but for now, driving is a hobby rather than a chore, especially on roads that mimic racetracks. Took these two shots on the weekend, one of my favourite roads, empty this time of year so you can go as fast or slow as you like...
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