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Originally Posted by OG Shark
I've run across a few Civic Type R's on the track in the last few months that I have started tracking. Despite their looks (just not for me...) I think its awesome that a manufacturer builds a car with this much performance at this price point. So I have been excited to see what they can do when I've seen them - but unfortunately somewhat let down each time. None of them that I have come across have had much pace on the track. This could certainly be anything legit like the drivers just not wanting to push that hard or something else - just saying it would be cool to see one get thrown around the track like the numbers say they can be.
To me it is all in what you are comparing. If it is just pure numbers on paper then sure the civic is threatening due it's price point. But from a driving experience standpoint? I certainly could be wrong but I just don't see the CTR coming close to matching a M2C here either on the track or the street. How you get to those numbers is just as important for me - I want to get there with the biggest goofiest grin on my face & that is where M cars shine for me  |
It's definitely the drivers. I've seen a bunch at Thunderhill and in the right hands, they are insanely capable for being FWD. They are definitely punching above their weight class. I was blown away by the pace a few of them were carrying.