2018 Honda Civic Type R

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04-05-18, 12:43 PM

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Hondata just released a flash pro for the Civic Type R.

For $695 you get an extra 47hp and 72lb torque from 93 Octane for the Type R.

https://www.autoblog.com/2018/03/29/...ype-r-tune-is/

yea it is pretty cool how much simple software changes can make a difference with these forced induction cars. i'm sure we'll have some bigger turbo kits coming out soon, if they haven't already.

04-05-18, 04:46 PM

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At the MSRP of approximately $35k, it's a good value for the performance, even though it's been severely beaten with the ugly stick. At the actual selling price of $45k (used are going for $39-40k in my area), there are a whole bunch of better options.

I'm 2-3 years away from this, pretty certain these cars will hold their value due to the limited production run. Not sure if I will end up with a new or used one as of yet, only time will tell.

I'd rather wait and let things cool down with those dealer markups, although from what I've seen on AutoTrader, it's around the 35K range.

04-05-18, 07:52 PM

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aFe has an exhaust, downpipe and a CAI.

With a custom tune, this car will break 400 hp, 400 lbs-ft without problems.

04-09-18, 11:00 AM

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Car looks embarrassing to drive. Maybe when I was 18, but if you're over 24 years old you'll look pretty stupid driving to work in that.

04-10-18, 09:59 AM

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Phenomenal piece of engineering, to be sure, but it's just too..........boy-racer for me.

04-10-18, 10:53 AM

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Car looks embarrassing to drive. Maybe when I was 18, but if you're over 24 years old you'll look pretty stupid driving to work in that.

To some, to others they think grown men driving around in bright yellow, bright orange, or bright green Porsche 911's or Lamborghini's also looks stupid and embarassing. It would not bother me though but I still prefer blacks, whites, grey's and silvers for just about all cars.