Anyone seen BBCs Top Gear on CTR?

[carfanatic]

Hi,

I wonder if anyone saw the episode recently where Top Gear tested the Civic Type R against two(?) other cars?

Perhaps even a DivX-rip is available?

[Mechanic]

Oh, sure - rub it in that not only can't we buy a CTR here in the States, we can't see Top Gear tests on the tube either. :D

[carfanatic]

Originally posted by Mechanic
Oh, sure - rub it in that not only can't we buy a CTR here in the States, we can't see Top Gear tests on the tube either. :D

Sorry, I didn't consider that... But I can tell you that it is a really nice car, especially around 8000 rpm ;)

[SiCivic2k2]

Originally posted by carfanatic


Sorry, I didn't consider that... But I can tell you that it is a really nice car, especially around 8000 rpm ;)

GRRRRR!!! Wish ours was that rev happy! :D

[carfanatic]

Originally posted by SiCivic2k2


GRRRRR!!! Wish ours was that rev happy! :D

Well, you'll simply have to buy an engine from an Acura RSX-S ;)

[DynaSpeed]

Well, you'll simply have to buy an engine from an Acura RSX-S *"SIMPLY*".... I like that. I'm gonna make it RWD too!

Everybody has seen the RSX-S motor in the Si, right? So, let's get a group buy going on K20A2's! I mean, how much could they be? http://www.probetalk.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif
2k2 Si - RSX-S Hybrid (http://tech.hybridgarage.com/tech/7gtech/7g-swap.htm)

http://www.probetalk.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_ps.gif Somebody seriously do this, so I can come over and drive it! :)

[SiCivic2k2]

I wonder how that hybrid performs compared to the RSX-S?

[carfanatic]

Originally posted by SiCivic2k2
I wonder how that hybrid performs compared to the RSX-S?

Well, look here and find out:
http://www.warrender.co.uk/test0013.htm

The test compares the CTR, and the new ITR. The Integra has a slightly better output then the Civic. Hrmpf... I wonder how to obtain those hidden horses ;)

Note: The Honda Integra = Acura RSX, but Type R has more hps than RSX-S.

[SiCivic2k2]

Thanks for the website. It has some very interesting articles. We don't get to read about alot of those cars here in the U.S. :)

[EL-DOG]

That would be weird to drive with the stick and the radio on the left but they probably say the same thing about us having the stick on the right and the radio also ....

I think I could get used to it though... especially with 218 hp..

[DynaSpeed]

I think the most awkward thing would be getting used to it because I'm right-handed... Power shifting left-handed? I can't even throw a ball left-handed. http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/images/smilies/awais.gif