[Irish]

Oh yes...who says diesels are slow off the mark!? []

Last night when joining a motorway I was beside a CTR (model before last). Feck it I thought...I'll give him a go and see if he bites. []

Lights go green and I get a smooth start with no spinning or wheel hop, I'm gunning it and so is he.

Just before the motorway opens up properly I'm a car ahead and what can he do??? Beeps his horn in frustration cause he couldn't get past!! I laughed so much.

Right up to just before 100 (kms or mph you make up your mind!) he was only a car behind but he was not getting past, full stop.

So all in all, evenly matched up to 100 it would seem anyway.

I was proud of my little oil burner. [:'(]

 

[sonnys_sdi]

Go on Oil Burners. [y][y][y]

 

[Foxy]

'Ave IT !!!!

 

[Y0Gi]

Mabey you left so much oil behind you e couldnt get traction.... [] only joking! []

Either way well done [Y] Hehehe

 

[sadsack]

Smokin -love it nice one fella.

 

[Vtec Abuser]

Wouldn't get to carried away mate. He more than likely left 6mm of Potenzas at the traffic lights... [] I'd have a go at a couple more first ...

Well done either way.... Can't beat a good victory...[]

 

[GaryM]

Wouldn't get to carried away mate. He more than likely left 6mm of Potenzas at the traffic lights... [] I'd have a go at a couple more first ...

Id have to agree with you as I have now come across four CTR's.

The first three were easy victories but I know for a fact they were trying due to a number of traffic light GP's against two of them.
The last one was a LOT closer but still another victory.
The driver in this particular instance jumped out of his car at the traffic lights and ran over asking if I was chipped, wish Id said I wasnt now!!

Don't under estimate a CTR in the right hands.

 

[Vtec Abuser]

You had yours on the rollers mate?

 

[GaryM]

Yes, currently 233bhp and 256lbs on a reliable RR.

 

[Vtec Abuser]

Very nice! [] Must admit I do like the look of the old Anniversary. Would of probably opted for one over my LCR if they still made them... Never mind eh!

Still, at least I get the luxury of Revo too... []

 

[Irish]

He got as good a start as I did...

Stats are like this for the model I encountered..

BHP - 185bhp at 8200rpm
Torque - 117lb ft at 7500rpm

So I have roughly the same bhp, he with more per tonne but 117lb ft Vs around 300 lb/ft?? []

 

[Stevoraith]

Those aren't the stats for a Civic Type R Irish. They have 197bhp and 147lb/ft torque.

You still have double the torque though- but I suppose all that means is that he makes the same bhp as you at twice the revs.[*-)]

Anyway- c'mon the diesels![]

 

[Irish]

As far as I know the stats you posted are for the CTR which Vedhead has (ie the current one)..the one I saw was a 98 plate.

 

[Stevoraith]

Aaahhhh- those were never officially imported into the UK (dunno about Ireland).

If it was white it could have been a real (jap market) type R, if it was any other colour then a saddo has stuck stickers on his VTi.

Still quick though- as you found out![]

 

[Carlos]

Those VTI-S Hondas are a good match if they are Rev'd properly, they have the "proper" more agressive VTEC system. []

 

[EddyH]

If it was a real CTR then you did well as they are sub 6 to 60. The VTI's have around 168bhp and are still very quick for a 1.6.

 

[Irish]

It was black lads so maybe he did have it just badged as an R....[:'(]

Still beat him though [H]

 

[Vtec Abuser]

Sounds like thats what it was mate. Although the imports are available in black, but I doubt it was one of them, as they do 0-60 in 5.6 secs mate. Either way, you may have more torque, but your car also weighs about 300kgs more to, which WILL make a difference if it was driven properly...