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the issue has been resolved in the 2007 model!

indeed it is!!

well i wont have to worry bout clutch for much longer

that was so funny!!! haha classic!

to keep the revs up always do it. it helps man! stops the crunch!

Well today i needed to get past a veeeeerrrryyy slow driver that was pi$$ing me off! so 1st double clutch 2nd double clutch 3rd all in lift and at the end i realized hey that was smooth! so i dont know!

they were 7" had no issues

i had 16" with 50 offset and they were fine

and in an emission friendly 1.4!!

nice george! im sure they can squeeze some more power out of her!

Agreed! Double clutch it with abit of a blip of the throttle and she'll be sweet. Alot kinder on your more expensive drivetrain parts. works for me every time! if you dont "blip" the clutch catches and the revs drop and the car gives a bit of a *****

Where do you work Pete? Can you give me an address and an easy way to get in after hours? HAW... Procuring some of this stuff is in my interests as well dude. i work at ALTO PARTS north ryde. No easy way in unfortunately I was joking you Springbok! lol How do I buy some though Pete, you must tell me! you can buy over the counter. :)

yaris trd is turbo! and i wouldnt mind owning one

always did shift at high revs just some times it gave a bit of a grind. but im going exceedy anyway soon just to make myself happy

Where do you work Pete? Can you give me an address and an easy way to get in after hours? HAW... Procuring some of this stuff is in my interests as well dude. i work at ALTO PARTS north ryde. No easy way in unfortunately

Well we supply omikron to bmw,ford,toyota & our customers being panel beters & car detailers. its one of the best out there! its a non sticky silicone based tyre shine! they do other products too. Big pete i can make a plan for you! iv filled up 5lt tins and taken it home. as we use them on our trucks & company vehicles

Pretty sure the TTE uses an Eaton M62 charger, exactly like Lotus do. Dont try and buy an Eaton M62 though (unless u can find one second hand) - They have been removed from sale in Oz due to a contractual agreement with Lotus. Buggers :( Dammit!!! Saw the TRD Aurion! Booked my test drive!

Well toyota say the stivo is fine! they bled the clutch and A for way! shes much better now! but still getting an Exceedy!

Similar system to that of the compressor TTE in UK?

im no honda fan! but i tell you what i think this one will scream for the price!!! mazda mps in same price range, golf R32 holden astra VXR costs about the same!! so its priced well for the power and size of it.

Even though the rumour quickly turned into real information and got spread all over the internet, we decided to patiently wait for the official answer and photos from Mugen to confirm that...yes, the Honda Civic Type RR will soon be available in Japan for an impressive 4.777.500 JPY! Little reminder: the second "R" stands for more HP(225-240) and torque (21.9-22.2kg/m), a 30kg weight reduction, a lowered body (-15mm) and many other things that probably wouldn't mean much without a proper test drive...and...as if this new version wasn't enough of a good news to the performance enthusiasts, I have the pleasure to tell you that I 'll have the chance to get my hands on one of those babies in September!

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It’s almost like a ritual, every time a certain type of Honda is planned, presented and finally launched, car enthusiasts from all around the world patiently wait and hope for a souped up version rocking the legendary Type-R badge. But what’s a Type-R? Well, if you look back, it’s been almost 20 years since Honda started selling “street legal” high performance cars for all those who see something more in cars, than just a quick way to go from point A to B. There has been the NSX Type-R, that I had the pleasure to drive and review, the Integra, the Accord and of course the Civic Type-R. All are vehicle which put passion for performance and driving as top priorities…for every car that shows the famous logo there have been people at Honda working with a total dedication on each part of the car which directly affect the drivability and efficiency: the engine obviously but also the suspensions, gearbox, clutch, the overall rigidity and the weight reduction among other things. If I had to add a couple more words about what a Type-R is, I’d say that it translates into an “official” white colour, and specific Honda emblem (a big H with a red background). Unfortunately for us there was no white car left at the showroom so we had to take one offering a wonderful electric blue! Not so bad! I must admit that it may be hard to realize, but what you have in front of your eyes is a Honda Civic, yes the Civic, a car that has been part of the Honda line-up for 34 years. For the first time the Japanese manufacturer used a new strategy for its best-seller, each main automotive market will have its own Civic. This is why the European version is so much different from what we have here, between the US and the JDM version though, the differences are not so big, especially when you look at the front end, pretty similar. Of course the one we had is the 2007 JDM Honda Civic Type-R, codename “FD2”. First thing first, the new Civic is only available as a 4 door sedan and the differences between a "standard" Civic and ours would go like this (exterior): an aggressive body kit, 18 inches rims, a sport exhaust and a HUGE rear wing and then you instantly think : "Hey wait a minute, this is no longer a hatchback !!" In fact this new Civic Type-R looks much more (in overall dimensions and style) like an Evo or a WRX than anything else, surprising! Once you step inside the "Type-R" treatment is visible through the usual bucket seats, specific shift knob and aluminium pedals...and that's pretty much it, the rest is very similar to what you can find in a "normal" Honda Civic...or is it? Let's compare a Civic 2.0GL with our baby... 2007 JDM Honda Civic 2.0GL -155PS, 188Nm, 1300Kg 2007 JDM Honda Civic Type-R -225PS, 215Nm, 1270Kg The result is +65PS, +27Nm and -30kg and it looks like a good difference doesn't it? Well no matter if it does or not... it certainly FEELS like a totally different car. As expected the i-VTEC engine, masterpiece of Honda, is deliciously smooth at low Rpms (making it really easy to drive downtown) and then turns into a RAGING beast once your crossed the 4500/5000 Rpms "limit" en route to Nine Thousand Rounds Per Minute in a rocket style and sound that very few cars can deliver. Even though the engine is really a wonderful piece of technology you have to think about the Type-R as a whole, the gearbox is perfectly adapted to it thanks to short ratios helping you deal with the low torque, as you know, the inline 4 cylinders motor is naturally aspirated. Add to this excellent brakes and you have your time attack killer. Time attack, hotlap...what certainly is the greatest quality of the 2007 Type-R eventually turned into what happens to be its main and major drawback...let me explain. First of all we have been driving the car for almost 1.000 kilometers in all types of weather and roads conditions and we found out something wrong. The engine? Far from. The brakes? No. The steering? No. The grip? No, the LSD gives this FWD unrivaled grip as a stock car. The suspensions? Bingo! and especially the default set up... After a couple miles we discovered how incredibly uncomfortable the Civic Type-R could be, every single bump on any apparently flat-looking road will make you feel its presence and when you drive as much as we did believe me, this is FAR from enjoyable...but ok, alright, this is a sports car and we know that it's not the best car for cruising...still...it is far more uncomfortable than an NSX Type-R or even worse, than a car that we tested around the same time and which is famous for its "racetrack abilities": the Lotus Exige S. Of course I know that some of you won't ever consider this as a problem and would trade comfort for performance any day but unless the road is as flat as a paper sheet, your back will remind you of my words. In order to have a second point of view and see what this machine is really capable of, I asked my friend and professional race driver (Japanese Gymkhana champion, Bridgestone test driver) Masaki Nishihara. His driving confirmed my worries, if the tarmac is not perfectly flat, driving this car feels more like riding a wild horse and we all know that regular roads are not all like racing circuits...strange...well not necessarily...because the 2007 Civic Type-R is a proper track killer, imagined and tuned for track use with no compromise. Suzuka, Motegi, Tsukuba, this is the kind of places where this car is meant to be driven and where it will completely feel at home. Once you understood this, the rest is nothing but automotive heaven at an incredibly affordable price in Japan...what about city to track and track to city? Well...unless you have your own tow truck I suggest you use cushions! A small price to pay for such a car. Photo By David MICHAUD Plus: Style Engine Performance Double personality Minus: Suspensions for everyday use What about the Integra ? Conclusion: 1000km through sunny to rainy weather, from city to mountain roads, from flat surfaces to not so flat tarmac, we have been testing this 2007 Japanese Honda Civic Type-R in as many ways as we could think of and the result is an incredible car with enormous potential...a machine which was built with performance in mind and which favourite playground is by far the racing track. No compromise. You have been warned !

Because it is not only an aesthetical thing, of course the road safety and environmental issues are not the best friends of some of the craziest tuners in Japan but there is always room for smart and "down to earth" modifications under the bonnet and the body. What we had here was a new set of suspensions and springs, a couple reinforcement bars (floor cross bar, lower arm bar...), a new exhaust system and air filter, all made to increase the standard performance of the RX-8. Those who can afford it will go for the modified engine, here, you won't hear about twin turbo upgrades and high PSI, drivability is the key word and the mechanics mostly worked on increasing the "response" of the car and as we had the chance to test drive the MazdaSpeed RX-8 a couple weeks earlier (article in approach) I could pretty easily feel the differences between the 2...and I was really surprised to feel a more "agile" and "reactive" car. Anybody wanting even more from this AutoExe SE-03 RX8 will also receive a new manual gearbox and sport clutch from the almost unlimited list of possibilities and options. No surprise when it comes to the style of the car, we agreed to say that this is certainly the best front bumper for Mazda RX-8 that money can buy; it gives the car a look that no other tuner has been able to match so far. The rest of the car is pretty much like the standard thing with the exception of the rear spoiler which, over the looks, is here to add down force to the car but to really benefit from its effects you should reach speeds that would probably get you into some serious trouble, unless you make the wise choice of a professional race track of course! Plus: Aggressive look Improved performances Sound Overall quality Conclusion: AutoExe managed to turn what is already an excellent daily driver into an even more enjoyable ride, if you chose them to modify your RX-8 you'll go for a unique and aggressive style and, at the same time, a car offering new sensations.

2007 Turkish Grand Prix Grid Positions Pos Driver Team Time 1 Massa, Felipe Ferrari 1'27.329 2 Hamilton, Lewis McLaren-Mercedes 1'27.373 3 Räikkönen, Kimi Ferrari 1'27.546 4 Alonso, Fernando McLaren-Mercedes 1'27.574 5 Kubica, Robert BMW Sauber 1'27.722 6 Heidfeld, Nick BMW Sauber 1'28.037 7 Kovalainen, Heikki Renault 1'28.491 8 Rosberg, Nico Williams-Toyota 1'28.501 9 Trulli, Jarno Toyota 1'28.740 10 Fisichella, Giancarlo Renault 1'29.322 11 Davidson, Anthony Super Aguri-Honda 1'28.002 12 Webber, Mark Red Bull-Renault 1'28.013 13 Coulthard, David Red Bull-Renault 1'28.100 14 Barrichello, Rubens Honda 1'28.188 15 Button, Jenson Honda 1'28.220 16 Wurz, Alex Williams-Toyota 1'28.390 17 Liuzzi, Vitantonio Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1'28.798 18 Schumacher, Ralf Toyota 1'28.809 19 Sato, Takuma Super Aguri-Honda 1'28.953 20 Vettel, Sebastian Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1'29.408 21 Sutil, Adrian Spyker-Ferrari 1'29.861 22 Yamamoto, Sakon Spyker-Ferrari 1'31.479