ISF Track build
03-09-19, 08:33 PM
#16
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My thoughts exactly.
03-11-19, 05:47 AM
#17
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Is the Type R really that good, setting a bench mark for the F? This isn’t sarcasm, I’m really curious. I have read that it is awesome, but I figured it was awesome compared to its competitors in a lower class of car.
03-11-19, 03:29 PM
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There is a lot to be said for light weight. I wish Lexus/Toyota really decided to take it to heart and produce lighter vehicles.
03-12-19, 06:19 AM
#19
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I have a plan to build a track car in a few years and have regularly thought of buying a Type R based on the reviews. Yes, I own an F, but I couldn’t live with myself if I wall it.
If I wall a civic that I paid 20 something for.... meh.
just went way off topic. My bad.
If I wall a civic that I paid 20 something for.... meh.
just went way off topic. My bad.
03-12-19, 08:19 PM
#20
To cut the story short nobody buy myF . Same with F my son and i build this CTR to a dedicated track car. The latest time he achieved with all the modz tuned 350whp and R comp tires at thunderhill east 1:58 Faster than a Nissan GTR 1:59 recorded when i google it. That day the corvette ZR1 has a time of only 2:00 with an expert level driver. My son has only 8 days trackdays experienced. And he is already in the territory of supercars! This type R is crazy fast in the corners!
So thats it, why i put that as a benchmark for my F, but
im hoping with the OS Giken arrives i can match that performance.
Last edited by ljdsong; 03-12-19 at 09:47 PM.
03-13-19, 01:05 PM
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With the wing and splitter on that car, no differential is going to even the race. You'll need more tire, a real splitter (like the one on the Civic), a real wing (not a cosmetic enhancement wing), and some focused weight loss to get the IS F in the same lap times as the Civic. Once you get the necessary downforce and tire, you should be able to lap better than the Civic.
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redspencer (04-19-19)
03-13-19, 01:22 PM
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This thread inspired me to read about the civic. They are very cheap to make a lap machine. May need to pick one up after I acquire a house with a pole brn (to store my cars and parts in).
03-16-19, 01:03 PM
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03-18-19, 12:05 PM
#26
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Nice, mind letting me know where you bought them from and part numbers pls?
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Defratos (03-21-19)
03-27-19, 11:20 PM
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Way easier said than done...
