Mk V Supra - My Evo's Replacement?
#856
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Agreed, I almost bought one. The lack of tuneability and overall build quality kept me away. Then I was seriously looking at Type R's until I did more research and found out about the over heating issues, plus I took more of a look at them in real life and realized I wasn't 21 anymore and don't collect Gundam robots. Which is really a bummer because it drives SO WELL.
If you liked how the veloster drove, you would LOVE the Type R. I honestly think it's one of the last pure communicative drivers cars.
If you liked how the veloster drove, you would LOVE the Type R. I honestly think it's one of the last pure communicative drivers cars.
#857
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Before I bought my RS3 (before the GT350), I test drove a few CTRs and Veloster N. The CTR is a much better car, and its looks become more tolerable once you drive one (funny how that works), but the Veloster was fun too in a more juvenile way (which is ironic given the looks compared to the CTR). The Veloster is just kind of pricey for what it is, plus Hyundai stigma/depreciation. I had the same hesitation on the CTR as razorlab once I found out they had heat issues on track out of the box, even in stock form. I could have gotten past the looks, especially given how you could pack all of your wheels/tires/tools in the back for track days.
Ironically, a ton of Type R track guys are selling theirs for Supras now...
#859
Agreed, I almost bought one. The lack of tuneability and overall build quality kept me away. Then I was seriously looking at Type R's until I did more research and found out about the over heating issues, plus I took more of a look at them in real life and realized I wasn't 21 anymore and don't collect Gundam robots. Which is really a bummer because it drives SO WELL.
If you liked how the veloster drove, you would LOVE the Type R. I honestly think it's one of the last pure communicative drivers cars.
If you liked how the veloster drove, you would LOVE the Type R. I honestly think it's one of the last pure communicative drivers cars.
#860
EvoM Community Team Leader
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I just had a guy in a Supra do a ricer fly by on me, on the freeway. I don't know what gear he was in, but whichever one does about 90 miles up top.
That thing sounded amazing until he hit the off ramp and I heard all the pops and bangs. Even still, that car sounded amazing and I would have considered trading right on the spot had he asked LOL
It may or may not be too bad I couldn't find myself one at a decent price. We'll see how things turn out. When I sell this car next year, maybe I'll pick one up then.
I repeat: the car sounded sick.
That thing sounded amazing until he hit the off ramp and I heard all the pops and bangs. Even still, that car sounded amazing and I would have considered trading right on the spot had he asked LOL
It may or may not be too bad I couldn't find myself one at a decent price. We'll see how things turn out. When I sell this car next year, maybe I'll pick one up then.
I repeat: the car sounded sick.
#861
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They obviously invested a lot of engineering into making the motor, suspension, and everything else to perform extremely well despite the constraints of the platform. Then they completely hobbled it all with a botched cooling system.
#862
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The Type R overheating saga is so strange to me.
They obviously invested a lot of engineering into making the motor, suspension, and everything else to perform extremely well despite the constraints of the platform. Then they completely hobbled it all with a botched cooling system.
They obviously invested a lot of engineering into making the motor, suspension, and everything else to perform extremely well despite the constraints of the platform. Then they completely hobbled it all with a botched cooling system.
#866
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While on the topic of civics, as much as I admire the performance of the CTR I think the Si makes a better overall daily. OEM parts are pretty cheap, mods aren't too pricey, gets almost 40mpg highway, has a very neutral balance for a FWD car, and isn't terrible to work on.
I just picked up this little guy to use as a development car for the company. It's an FK7 sport hatch that has all the Si powertrain bits swapped over. I'm really excited to show how capable of a track car these things can be while also being a good daily driver
I just picked up this little guy to use as a development car for the company. It's an FK7 sport hatch that has all the Si powertrain bits swapped over. I'm really excited to show how capable of a track car these things can be while also being a good daily driver
#869
EvoM Community Team Leader
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You guys are missing out. I had an Integra Type-R back in '05-10. Probably the best overall car I've ever owned.
Most comfortable. Best driving position. Best visibility. Best feel. Best build quality (I kid you not)
Best reliability.
I gave it up for my first Evo. Do I regret it? Not reeeeally but yes. I'm okay with selling the Evo.... Never should have sold the R.
The GSR I owned prior was even better of a street car due to a moonroof.
I've been trying to buy a clean GSR for the past 5yrs. Unobtainium.
Most comfortable. Best driving position. Best visibility. Best feel. Best build quality (I kid you not)
Best reliability.
I gave it up for my first Evo. Do I regret it? Not reeeeally but yes. I'm okay with selling the Evo.... Never should have sold the R.
The GSR I owned prior was even better of a street car due to a moonroof.
I've been trying to buy a clean GSR for the past 5yrs. Unobtainium.
#870
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3 Preludes, a CRX Si, an EF Hatch and an Accord in my past (all 90s cars), and an 01 S2K currently (plus a Honda mower and a Honda powered pressure washer). If I had a nickel for every person who told me they used to have an S2K and never should have sold it... I am always on the lookout for a mint 90-91 CRX Si in red -- my favorite car ever. Someday I'll be one of those crazies who pays $30k for a stock CRX on BaT.