Civic Type R continues final tweaking on Nurburgring

[Biggeek55]

Those are hands down Black Edition Seats from the previous generation Type r

They really do.. headrest looks black. Looks like a 4 or 5pt harness too (which I would expect.)

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[revin9k]

I honestly think that Honda is testing a different variation of the type r. The rep at autocon did say that a different type r will be coming in the next years. This car is going to be testing for a while. The production version is complete and ready for assembly in my opinion.

 

[HondaFan2017]

I honestly think that Honda is testing a different variation of the type r. The rep at autocon did say that a different type r will be coming in the next years. This car is going to be testing for a while. The production version is complete and ready for assembly in my opinion.

why testing it with a roll cage, unlike current/previous versions?

 

[Biggeek55]

I honestly think that Honda is testing a different variation of the type r. The rep at autocon did say that a different type r will be coming in the next years. This car is going to be testing for a while. The production version is complete and ready for assembly in my opinion.

I don't think they are testing at all here.. I think they are working to take back the record ahead of the US release. They have said many time that is a priority. That would be a major market buzz.

I would be shocked if we saw any variation for the next 2 or 3 years. Much like the Black Edition on FK2 being just the final 100.

 

[17CivicTypeR_Brian]

why testing it with a roll cage, unlike current/previous versions?

Previous tests were just to test the car, not to set lap records. They weren't driving as fast.

 

[Biggeek55]

why testing it with a roll cage, unlike current/previous versions?

So they don't.. you know.. die if they crash.
Nurburgring actually has a lot of requirements about seat types, harnesses and who and how 'Timed Laps' can be performed. Two years ago they banned times laps for manufacturers for a time but later reintroduced them on a limited basis with additional rules.

 

[Kullervo]

I'm pretty sure i read somewhere that it is required that they must fit a mandatory roll cage, and they are allowed to eliminate some of the weight to justify the difference.

erbee is a troll. Don't mind him, and don't feed him.

 

[HondaFan2017]

I honestly think that Honda is testing a different variation of the type r. The rep at autocon did say that a different type r will be coming in the next years. This car is going to be testing for a while. The production version is complete and ready for assembly in my opinion.

Previous tests were just to test the car, not to set lap records. They weren't driving as fast.

revin9k said they are testing a different type R model. And my reasoning was that when they tested the one going to be released they did not seem to use any roll cage.

So they don't.. you know.. die if they crash.
Nurburgring actually has a lot of requirements about seat types, harnesses and who and how 'Timed Laps' can be performed. Two years ago they banned times laps for manufacturers for a time but later reintroduced them on a limited basis with additional rules.

Try to follow the conversation, don't take a comment out of context. I'm not really that "as such as it is" Miss SC.
Yeah this is what I meant, it's obvious that using special equipped car was not for regular testing but hotlaps

 

[NorthernEX-T]

20'' wheels

They are doing just fine

 

[Biggeek55]

One thing I don't see is the red stripe along the splitter, diffuser and skirt. It's still on the wheels, but I don't see it in the grove on the other parts. At first I thought it was the light or grime.. but the car is shiny even in the sunlight.

 

[NorthernEX-T]

Left Hand Drive though with the headlight washers?

Not all cars are RHD over there sheesh

 

[NorthernEX-T]

Damn, Honda
Put 19" or 18" on....
20" wheel with rubber band tires just silly for track use.

Not even..

 

[NorthernEX-T]

So whatever record they claim is a lie. This is not a full production CTR.

It's how you take this car to the track, legit by me, rollcage adds weight, track tires are for, well, a track..

 

[RockyD]

im not feeling that slammed look or the rubber band tires on 20's. I think about and inch higher and 18's with a little more sidewall is perfect. however...what the hell do i know

 

[Phosky]

One thing I don't see is the red stripe along the splitter, diffuser and skirt. It's still on the wheels, but I don't see it in the grove on the other parts. At first I thought it was the light or grime.. but the car is shiny even in the sunlight.

That would be a good thing IMHO.

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