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  1. Type R seat question

    Oh yea, I am 6'5", 250 lbs. My thighs fit fine between the seat bolsters and my ribs fit between the upper bolsters with no problem. As others have said, not a lot of creature comforts in the Type R compared to other Civics. You are primarily paying for go fast, turn fast, and stop fast parts...
  2. Should I pay markup at this point?

    I will add to this that the resale value of this car is insane right now. I started looking to sell my CTR a few days ago as my C8 Corvette will be delivered in May (no garage room for both , unfortunately), and I figured it would take a while to get it done. I was willing to sacrifice a...
  3. Fell out of love with my FK8...

    You live in WI and have NOT had your CTR on Road America yet? :) What a fun track you have in your state there. I have been fascinated with the Type R for 20 years and once it was available here, I just put down a deposit, and brought it home. I do understand the OP's point about FWD, at...
  4. Am I going crazy?!?

    Same with my 2018 as well. Also my Mini JCW and Z06's.....no spare or jack/tools....as someone said, all about weight savings! Fortunately, i can count on one hand the number of flats I have had in the last 25 years, so it's incredibly rare.
  5. Randy Pobst drove my car. For those that race\track - is there ANY way to eliminate tire rollover on the OEM fronts without running insane pressures

    +1, I can confirm the OEM Conti's do great on Dragon runs. It took very aggressive driving to get the car to step out, or even break traction on Dragon runs. But I do experience this tire "rollover" issue when I am taking a 90 degree right turn on the street, and turn in quickly. it's a real...
  6. What are your favorite detailing products?

    *wash with CR spotless Simple Chuck de-ionizer for spot free, no touch drying *Pinnacle clay bar *Menzerna 4500 polish applied with Flex RO to remove any swirls *Menzerna Nano finishing polish also applied with Flex RO *Pinnacle Souveran carnauba paste wax *between detailing sessions I use...
  7. What did you do to your Type R today?

    Like those Titan's, AND, most importantly, I like your avatar better. He was a legend in so many ways. Anyone who has not seen the documentary on him, well, you are just missing out.
  8. How old are all you CTR owners?

    Man I love seeing all these gray-hairs (like me, at 57) getting into this car. At least 10 times since I have owned the car, when I get out, someone will say "I was expecting some kid to crawl out of that car". I am always sure to tell them I am a kid, I just went gray very early.
  9. Washing the Type R

    Hi, I misspoke, the correct term is deionized water system :) Mine is the Simple Chuck from CR Spotless. I don't use a pressure washer for my car, but you can certainly use one. I believe you would need one with a gauge to allow you to adjust the pressure appropriately. I use the pressure...
  10. Washing the Type R

    I use an ionized water system. Unbelievable results. after washing the car I just walk away. air drying in the sun? does not matter as I am using a soap that is designed for use in direct sun. It dries spot-free every single time. The system is on wheels and is very portable. After I am...
  11. Oh no!!

    Hi, wondering if you detect any rubbing with the 35's? I have read on the forum that folks have gone to this slightly taller tire size with no problem, but whenever I see someone going to them I want to ask. I am thinking about going to that size when I swap the OEM's out next spring. thanks!
  12. Please list what exhaust you have, and your experience with it.

    The R400 is pretty awesome. Still loving mine 9 months after installing it. My wife and I went down to The Dragon area a few weeks ago. She drove the CTR and I drove my truck, trailering our bikes. This was the first time I have been able to hear the R400 from outside the car in the wild...
  13. First oil change mileage on CTR

    I was like the OP, based on my past experience. I always got factory oil out as quickly as possible. So, I took my CTR to the dealer after break-in mileage with my Amsoil to have them do it. They pulled up the VIN and told me that Honda recommends NOT changing the factory oil until the...
  14. May have avoided an over-temp situation @VIR

    to the OP, thanks for this post. I had never heard of this trick for bringing down the cooling temps (but I have also never had a car on track that exhibits the very high internal termps in the summer like the CTR does) VIR, what an incredible track that is. I have had my Z06's on the Grand...
  15. Dragon Report

    Oh I would be very interested in that!
  16. A Year with Civic Type R - Automobile Magazine NOV 2019

    OP, thanks very much for taking the time to post this!.....great stuff. I am going to try to find a hardcopy as well. Engine, handling, and steering are the three key elements I look for when buying a car, and they had no issues or concerns in these areas after a year and 16k miles. Seat...
  17. Dragon Report

    I've been meaning to get a in-car set up. My wife has a 4k GoPro, but I always forget about getting the mounting rig that would work inside the car!
  18. Dragon Report

    We just got back from The Dragon (CTR's first road trip) and I just couldn't believe how multi-talented this car is. Fabulous gas mileage on the way down (running 80-85mph), very comfortable for 7 hours each way, and tons of room for all our stuff. Got there, unloaded everything at the cabin...
  19. Need help deciding between 2019 STI and 2019 Civic Type R

    Congratulations! Love PMM....it's the 2nd best CTR color :-) You are going to love this car....
  20. Civic Type R to escort King

    that's very cool,,,nice find ! Nice birthday gift still so weird to see that right side steering wheel. I can't imagine trying to row through the gears with my left hand, being right handed, and shifting that way since I was 16.....


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