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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
[Re: andyps]
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05/01/2018 08:21
05/01/2018 08:21
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Trappy
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Thought the Golf R was 4 cylinder now? It has a speaker inside to make it sound like a five banger...
F****** b****** thing...
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
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05/01/2018 08:31
05/01/2018 08:31
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bezzer
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Thought the Golf R was 4 cylinder now? It has a speaker inside to make it sound like a five banger... My Focus and Fiesta STs both had sound symposers. They sound very fake. Thankfully the one in my Focus had been blanked off.
......My Boy...... (PB #7)
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
[Re: andyps]
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10/01/2018 16:36
10/01/2018 16:36
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neil_r
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Life is too short to not let your heart win at least some of the time The X150 is a great car and rather underrated. Shame the main forum is not as good ...
1997 20V 2000 V6 manual S-Type and 2011 5.0 XKR 2016 Tucson 1.6T AWD 2018 Mazda2 GT
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
[Re: andyps]
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11/01/2018 12:12
11/01/2018 12:12
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HiraethHuw
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My heart won in the end, I test drove a Jag XK 5.0 on Saturday and realised that whilst driving it I was smiling massively. The Type-R was a nice drive but it didn't make me smile like the Jag did so I've paid a deposit! Can't beat the V8 noise or "specialness" of the experience.
I'll post a couple of pictures when I get it. Great news. I understand when you say about the noise and specialness of a car make it for you. Only Coupes and my Alfa Sprint, 75 and V6 156 have given me that test drive grin. Beggar the pics, when can I have a lift? Enjoy
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
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11/01/2018 13:25
11/01/2018 13:25
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andyps
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My heart won in the end, I test drove a Jag XK 5.0 on Saturday and realised that whilst driving it I was smiling massively. The Type-R was a nice drive but it didn't make me smile like the Jag did so I've paid a deposit! Can't beat the V8 noise or "specialness" of the experience.
I'll post a couple of pictures when I get it. Great news. I understand when you say about the noise and specialness of a car make it for you. Only Coupes and my Alfa Sprint, 75 and V6 156 have given me that test drive grin. Beggar the pics, when can I have a lift? Enjoy If I'm in Herefordshire or you're in Yorkshire you are welcome to a lift!
Andy
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
[Re: andyps]
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11/01/2018 18:04
11/01/2018 18:04
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Jim_Clennell
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My heart won in the end, I test drove a Jag XK 5.0 on Saturday and realised that whilst driving it I was smiling massively. The Type-R was a nice drive but it didn't make me smile like the Jag did so I've paid a deposit! Can't beat the V8 noise or "specialness" of the experience.
I'll post a couple of pictures when I get it. If you want a "special" paint job to go with it...
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
[Re: andyps]
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11/01/2018 20:51
11/01/2018 20:51
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magooagain
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Well done Andy. What one is it? 300?400?or 500?
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
[Re: andyps]
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12/01/2018 11:18
12/01/2018 11:18
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How about the new Audi S4? Had the 2012 supercharged version but this twin scroll turbo is a totally different animal in a lovely way
Boooooooooost!!!
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
[Re: andyps]
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18/01/2018 11:08
18/01/2018 11:08
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neil_r
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Quite the opposite of a Type-R What colour is it? Caviar? Looks great.
1997 20V 2000 V6 manual S-Type and 2011 5.0 XKR 2016 Tucson 1.6T AWD 2018 Mazda2 GT
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
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#1614659
18/01/2018 12:32
18/01/2018 12:32
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DaveG
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Looks lovely! Interior has a few bits in common with the XF, might as well get the biggest engine/power possible for that eye-watering £535 annual tax (VED)
1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 2008 Ferrari F430 & 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
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18/01/2018 13:51
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neil_r
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At least you do get the option of some colours in the UK (and in the States it appears). Germans seem to buy black or dark grey followed more recently by white, all usually with black leather. Black, with the black pack and black leather is surprisingly "common" Finding a blue or a red is very rare, never mind some of the more interesting colours. I settled on a white one as it had everything else on my wish list and it looks fine in white
1997 20V 2000 V6 manual S-Type and 2011 5.0 XKR 2016 Tucson 1.6T AWD 2018 Mazda2 GT
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
[Re: andyps]
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18/01/2018 14:42
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neil_r
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There were too many original buyers who came from the "a Jaguar has to have wood inside" school, probably having come from an older Jaguar. Mine is a white XKR Speed Pack with some sort of aluminium and black dash with a two tone but mainly light interior. Sounds a bit odd but looks and feels great. Wood in the XKR, especially one with a body kit seems completely wrong to me and I have one of the original S-Types too But once you burble out on to the road, you forget the details as they are feel-good cars that make you happy at any speed.
1997 20V 2000 V6 manual S-Type and 2011 5.0 XKR 2016 Tucson 1.6T AWD 2018 Mazda2 GT
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
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21/01/2018 08:33
21/01/2018 08:33
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Jim_Clennell
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I strongly recommend getting a bespoke exhaust. Our system on the Jag means you can switch between a reasonable rumble and a crackling roar. It passed its MOT yesterday, so what's not to like? Apart from the cost...
Last edited by Jim_Clennell; 21/01/2018 08:33.
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
[Re: andyps]
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21/01/2018 10:16
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Jim_Clennell
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This one sounds great as it is, a really good V8 noise without being OTT. On the motorway it is very quiet but open it up and the sound is excellent - to me it is a great compromise without needing anything more, but it will be my daily driver and I'm happy to not disturb others too much! Certainly has a much better sound than my previous XK8. I was definitely only talking about our "subdued" Jag - I wouldn't have felt any need to tinker with your exhaust!
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Re: Honda Civic Type-R 2017 model
[Re: andyps]
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21/01/2018 11:26
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HiraethHuw
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"Subdued Jag" I'd love a bespoke exhaust for the Alfa, but it'd cost more than the car is worth. I could take a coil off it then it would sound like a Coupe. Maybe.
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