01-26-2018, 06:59 PM
So my 2nd baby came a few weeks early and kinda threw all kinds of stuff into disarray, least of all posting on MM. I've got the CTR broken in, and I'm pretty happy with the power delivery on this thing. It feels strong from when boost picks up, all the way through redline with no major dips or hiccups in between. You don't get that big hit of initial boost (like on my WRX), but you also don't feel like it's running out of breath up top.
The transmission is typical Honda, but not S2000-level good. I think I need a more viscous tranny fluid to get the silky smooth shifts I desire. Not bad by any means, just that there is some room for improvement.
Handling wise it is a lot of fun to lean on it in corners, although I can't really do a ton of that in the winter. These tires are useless in even cool weather so the car is always cartoonishly spinning up under power. I wanted to get some winter tires and wheels but now I'm kinda wondering if it'll be worth it. In about 2 months it'll be warm again and time to take them off.
On the other hand if I get a set of 18's now I can slap some track tires on there. I'm leaning towards getting some cheap 18's like some Enkei RPF1's and rolling with the Pirelli Sotto Zero III's or Michelin Alpin's.
Funnily enough, Civic Si's and hot hatch guys are always waving and giving thumbs up (or revving at me
). Definitely gets more attention than the M3 or Cayman ever did.
Shit I'd love some ADV.1s but they're too rich for my blood at the moment. Even I would feel kinda silly putting $5000 worth of wheels on a $35000 car. Maybe when I get my next P-car or something.
The transmission is typical Honda, but not S2000-level good. I think I need a more viscous tranny fluid to get the silky smooth shifts I desire. Not bad by any means, just that there is some room for improvement.
Handling wise it is a lot of fun to lean on it in corners, although I can't really do a ton of that in the winter. These tires are useless in even cool weather so the car is always cartoonishly spinning up under power. I wanted to get some winter tires and wheels but now I'm kinda wondering if it'll be worth it. In about 2 months it'll be warm again and time to take them off.
On the other hand if I get a set of 18's now I can slap some track tires on there. I'm leaning towards getting some cheap 18's like some Enkei RPF1's and rolling with the Pirelli Sotto Zero III's or Michelin Alpin's.
Funnily enough, Civic Si's and hot hatch guys are always waving and giving thumbs up (or revving at me
). Definitely gets more attention than the M3 or Cayman ever did.(12-21-2017, 03:25 PM)JPolen01 Wrote: I saw a blue one yesterday with aftermarket wheels (matte black), possible ADV.1s and it looked great. I really want to drive one of these or at least go for a ride. Chris Harris absolutely loved it and said it may even be better than the Focus RS despite only being FWD.
Shit I'd love some ADV.1s but they're too rich for my blood at the moment. Even I would feel kinda silly putting $5000 worth of wheels on a $35000 car. Maybe when I get my next P-car or something.
2018 Ducati Panigale V4
Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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