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Mar 9, 2019 | 08:33 PM

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My thoughts exactly.

Mar 11, 2019 | 05:47 AM

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Is the Type R really that good, setting a bench mark for the F? This isn’t sarcasm, I’m really curious. I have read that it is awesome, but I figured it was awesome compared to its competitors in a lower class of car.

Mar 11, 2019 | 03:29 PM

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There is a lot to be said for light weight. I wish Lexus/Toyota really decided to take it to heart and produce lighter vehicles.

Mar 12, 2019 | 06:19 AM

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I have a plan to build a track car in a few years and have regularly thought of buying a Type R based on the reviews. Yes, I own an F, but I couldn’t live with myself if I wall it.

If I wall a civic that I paid 20 something for.... meh.

just went way off topic. My bad.

Mar 12, 2019 | 08:19 PM

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When i first test drive this car after getting it from a stealership. I feel like im getting back to my 30s. It made me 15 yrs younger . It feel so much fun that i put my F on sale right away. Coz im thinking this is my track car im waiting for.
To cut the story short nobody buy myF . Same with F my son and i build this CTR to a dedicated track car. The latest time he achieved with all the modz tuned 350whp and R comp tires at thunderhill east 1:58 Faster than a Nissan GTR 1:59 recorded when i google it. That day the corvette ZR1 has a time of only 2:00 with an expert level driver. My son has only 8 days trackdays experienced. And he is already in the territory of supercars! This type R is crazy fast in the corners!
So thats it, why i put that as a benchmark for my F, but

im hoping with the OS Giken arrives i can match that performance.

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Mar 13, 2019 | 01:05 PM

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With the wing and splitter on that car, no differential is going to even the race. You'll need more tire, a real splitter (like the one on the Civic), a real wing (not a cosmetic enhancement wing), and some focused weight loss to get the IS F in the same lap times as the Civic. Once you get the necessary downforce and tire, you should be able to lap better than the Civic.

Mar 13, 2019 | 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ljdsong

Got
Coming Modz:
moonroof delete

I'm curious, how do you plan on doing the moonroof delete?

Mar 13, 2019 | 01:22 PM

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This thread inspired me to read about the civic. They are very cheap to make a lap machine. May need to pick one up after I acquire a house with a pole brn (to store my cars and parts in).