2007 Honda Civic FD2 Type-R

Listed as one of my must-have cars, is THE Civic Type-R. This design, 'R', is primarily fitted for race conditions, which means minimising the weight, maximising performance level (focused on tuning, suspension), bla bla bla. These were done with Civic Type-R predecessors, NSX and Integra. But Honda decided that since there were much promised dealings (and sales), they created a sedan. Released (and on the market) on March, 2007, the FD2 was sold as a four-door sedan (instead of the original 2-door). Since it is NOW a 4-door sedan, it's bigger and heavier (like duh~).

With 2.0 litre engine, 222hp is being produced at a peak torque of 6,100 rpm. This figure is not at all great though. The handling itself is 50% harder than previous Type-R's (NSX, Integra). The red bucket seats are not from Recaro, but built in-house by Honda (cheapskate!). 

Since 2008, it has been given facelifts. Oh just minor changes. Don't get too excited now, the changes are only cosmetic. Performance ouput and engine are still exactly the friggin' same. More colour scheme ranges are added including the Premium Purple Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl (oooooohhhhhh~), and the Premium White Pearl apart from the other standard colours. Slight changes were also done to the rear lamp clusters.

BUT! According to MY inside source (from car journalists), Type-R is pretty darn hard to manoeuvre. My bet is, passengers at the back are going to need a full 2-day rest after a drive. It is indeed, not a good sign. So, my conclusion is, forget Civic Type-R (still can't get over this... sigh sigh sigh... sob sob sob...). Next choice, no no, not touring cars, but maybe the Civic 1.8 or 2.0 (depends on the world economy and my current financial state by early 30's - fingers crossed.. or maybe an Evo... duit maner nak carik???). A friend of mine told me to consider a beemer or a M-B. I told him, "Nah.. they are to prim and proper for a rough-racing chick like me."

Cheers.