Paris 2006: Honda Civic Type R / Type S - Page 2

gcf_frank · 09-13-2006, 09:22 AM

I still don't like the rear either... it somehow reminds me of a Lada :S

Giannis · 09-13-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by martinbo

It's lovely... in a strange, warped kind of way. I'd have one. But, only if it was significantly more affordable than a GTI, which it won't be I don't reckon.

Notice the very interesting and unusual placement of the brake calipers; do you think this is unique to the concept car for aesthetic purposes? It does make for a rather intriguing symmetrical aspect of the car's styling...

Normally, front drivers have the calipers placed at the 9 o'clock position on the front discs. Here they're at the 10 or even 11 o'clock position. I like.

To begin with, i don't like the look of the Civic Type-R at all. It looks very small and futuristic to me, like it comes from some kind of comics. I just don't like it.

As for the price, i guess so far noone knows, but i think it will be in the close range of the GTI. On the other hand, i think the buyers of a GTI are completely different from those who purchase a Type-R, mainly in terms of taste (Type-R: Very ricy look) and i think in terms of age, too!

BTW, Martin, does the position of the calipers affect the braking abilities of a car? I think i have seen some cars with this kind of position of their brake calipers, but i am not 100% sure...

Just_me · 09-14-2006, 07:31 AM

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The Artist · 09-14-2006, 08:00 AM

wow very cool interior..
this car is a hot hatch right down to the bone..

Centurion · 09-14-2006, 08:02 AM

^^
Hot. It is excatly what the young audience wants.

siko · 09-14-2006, 09:16 AM

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Tycoon · 09-29-2006, 05:07 AM

Looks better in silver, imo...

Too ricey, huh?

Mr. M · 09-29-2006, 06:17 AM

The GTI beats it in the style department. Ironically.

Centurion · 09-29-2006, 06:23 AM

It looks really cool and futuristic but a bit over designed just like another car which was launched the other day. The Golf GTI is a more mature choice.

The Artist · 09-29-2006, 06:28 AM

i think its very hot..i would like one

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