Just went from 2018 Si to 2018 Type R

I’m always amazed at how Si owners think a CTR and an Si modded or not are comparable. They’re not. Ever. The Si is a fun city zipper. The CTR is a track car. Congrats on your purchase.

Si owners would sound so much mature if they just accepted than an Si can’t “beat” a CTR. If you think a car is only about power, keep on modding and watching other cars including CTRs run laps around you.

The driving experience in a CTR also isn’t about “beating” anyone.

If they put that red badge on the outside of the si , usually they think they’re just as good or are driving a type r

I have had my CTR for about 4.5 months, and here are my thoughts--the 3 driving modes are like a tune or intake in my opinion. Comfort mode the throttle is a little sluggish, it is really quiet, and only above about 3000-3500 rpm does it really come alive. This works great on the freeway but at times around town I wish it was more responsive to accelerate especially at lower rpm. Sport mode sharpens up the throttle big time, with little deficit in ride, and then R mode turns it up even more and the intake is loud. I rarely use the R mode in town as the ride then becomes a little harsh on our SoCal pothole strewn roads.

EizenhowerSTL said:

The Duralast pads are actually pretty good.

I have been using them for years. They have a lifetime guarantee on them. I have not looked into the rear as the front pads do most of the work and the rear are more for balance and stability.

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Thanks for the tip. I picked these pads up. I saw someone post the rear pad is same shape as other trims, but there is no Max for it only the next level down Duralast Gold ceramic. So I think I’ll keep stock rear like you, less to change if I swap for a track day. The Max has more initial bite than OEM and more consistent feel applying different amounts of pressure so I think they work great as dailies, although my OEM probably weren’t evrn bedded in yet.

I swapped the heavy OEM wheels for Motegi MR924. They’re a great deal at Tire Rack. Sport mode now rides as smoothly as Comfort did before. Perfect fitment. Someone wrote that they were specially commissioned for the Type R within autocross street class limitations.

So those wheels in the pic are not oem?

Dragnet said:

So those wheels in the pic are not oem?

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Just the center cap

bri said:

Just the center cap

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Wow. They look so much like the oem wheels. Why do they cause the car to ride better?

Dragnet said:

Wow. They look so much like the oem wheels. Why do they cause the car to ride better?

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They are 19x8.5, so 1" smaller, tires are 255/35-19. More sidewall so there's a quite bit more cushion at the same overall diameter.

bri said:

They are 19x8.5, so 1" smaller, tires are 255/35-19. More sidewall so there's a quite bit more cushion at the same overall diameter.

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I kept my oem wheels but switched to 255/30/20 Michelin ps4s tires once i got 11k on my oem tires. The extra cushion did help with the ride comfort.

bri said:

Just the center cap

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What is the tire brand? and are they winter?

CWCTR2018 said:

What is the tire brand? and are they winter?

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Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. No snow to deal with around here

CWCTR2018 said:

If they put that red badge on the outside of the si , usually they think they’re just as good or are driving a type r

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Or maybe they just prefer the red badge over the chrome?

kevv_FK8 said:

anyone that says the type r isn't better then the Si either cant afford the ctr or is in denial.

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At nearly twice the price, higher gas and maintenance costs, I would hope it’s better than an Si

aldo said:

At nearly twice the price, higher gas and maintenance costs, I would hope it’s better than an Si

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I can get an Si for 18k brand new? That is some discount, I didn't realize they were selling that poorly.