///M: No more RD Sport cans, now I got RPI mufflers, Euro headers, DKF S-Pipe, RPI scoop (no tune)
Type R: Didn't speak to him but it's a VERY quiet car on stock form, so I'm going to assume it was stock
So it's been a while that I've posted on here simply because I.. have matured..? Not sure that's the case but anyhow.
It was a short quick run. I had my 200lb brother in the passenger, the Civic had his short petite looking GF in the passenger. I passed him and I told my brother that these type R's are new "here" and are supposed to be quick. We both laughed...
Well, he lines up next to me at the light and is staring at me like he wants to go. I wasn't in the mood to race, specially a Honda Civic. I then remembered reading somewhere that these cars' numbers are somewhat equal to that of a Z4M. We rolled off, and we gunned it at the exact same time.
I was on 1st gear, fishtailed a bit but we're side by side. I shift to 2nd, and STILL side by side. I shift to 3rd, and he started falling behind by less than half a car length.....WHAT....
My brother (C5 Z06 and C7 owner) obviously starts laughing at me saying I got beat by a Civic. On my defense, I didn't turn off DSC, I wasn't in the mood to race, and totally underestimated that car. He didn't beat me, in fact I pulled in front of him after 3rd but common, I'd expect better! I got home, did more research on the Civic, and here are that specs on a stock Type R;
Type R Z4M
weight: 3111 lbs 3200
HP: 306 330
lb-ft TQ: 295 262
Transmission: 6speed manual 6 speed manual
FWD RWD
0-60: 4.9s 4.6s
Some online sources say the Type R's 0-60 time is 5.7 and Motor Trend says it's 4.9.
Not an impressive way to come back to the forum..
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They are supposed to be very good on the track as well.
Not surprised. It's a turbocharged light 300hp car compared to an 11yr old N/A bmw.
Me thinks you need a tune.
Also, don't laugh and underestimate the potential of Honda Type R engineers.
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Although im not really a fan (mostly because of all the fake vents and crazy styling) the new type r seems to have tuning potential.
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From everything I have read, it’s a great car. Spanked a STI and 370Z on the track
Like I said, don't underestimate those Honda engineers,
BMW doesn't own all the tuning knowledge, LOL.
Of course for $35k, you could buy a 5 year old E92 M3 or some other interesting used cars in that price range. While I like the performance of the Type R, it does not have the look I want at my age.
I'm looking to get the TTFS tune once I remove the resonator from the X-pipe, and probably after a Eventuri or M Gruppe CAI, and maaaaaaybe power pulleys. Once tuned, I won't have anything else to modify (don't want to go FI).
That civic with just a tune @ 345whp is no joke !
2011 BMW 328i E92 LCI
2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster
2013 BMW S1000RR R.I.P
1998 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9L SOLD
If its a heavy modded b18c5 engine I think thats the code, shouldnt you get a bit better times in the civic. Ithought Type R tegs go high 14s stock? http://www.sus.co.ua doompake
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