Car and Driver Best Handling Car Under $100K
09-27-2010, 10:41 PM
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09-28-2010, 02:44 AM
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I'm an 8 owner myself and I love my car - having said that? I'm surprised to see that the JDM spec Civic Type R (FD2R) did not make it to this test.
Much as I hate to say it? In its stock guise, all other things being equal, it can and will beat the 8 and probably every other car on that list as well.
As a local club, we track pretty often at Sepang International F1 circuit and the fully NA modded 8's are only able to lap in the 2min40s range at best.
To clarify, a few of them are my clients as well and will typically have the following setups or equivalent:
Cusco Front and Rear Struts
Whiteline Front and Rear adjustable Sway Bars
Autoexe 8 point Underbrace
Cusco Zero2E suspension
Racing Beat REVI + Ram Air Duct
RB Header
Straight thru mid pipe
RE-Amemiya Super Dolphin Exhaust
Knightsports 4.777 Final Drive
ACT Lightened Flywheel
ACT Super Single Clutch
RP Shortshifter
AP or KS/RE/Odula reflash
Toyo R888 Semi-Slicks
The CTR's STOCK (with semi-slick tires like the Toyo R888) are able to lap 2min35s.
Just for the record? I bloody hate Hondas - but gotta respect what they are capable of doing on the track.
Much as I hate to say it? In its stock guise, all other things being equal, it can and will beat the 8 and probably every other car on that list as well.
As a local club, we track pretty often at Sepang International F1 circuit and the fully NA modded 8's are only able to lap in the 2min40s range at best.
To clarify, a few of them are my clients as well and will typically have the following setups or equivalent:
Cusco Front and Rear Struts
Whiteline Front and Rear adjustable Sway Bars
Autoexe 8 point Underbrace
Cusco Zero2E suspension
Racing Beat REVI + Ram Air Duct
RB Header
Straight thru mid pipe
RE-Amemiya Super Dolphin Exhaust
Knightsports 4.777 Final Drive
ACT Lightened Flywheel
ACT Super Single Clutch
RP Shortshifter
AP or KS/RE/Odula reflash
Toyo R888 Semi-Slicks
The CTR's STOCK (with semi-slick tires like the Toyo R888) are able to lap 2min35s.
Just for the record? I bloody hate Hondas - but gotta respect what they are capable of doing on the track.
09-28-2010, 05:18 AM
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09-28-2010, 05:38 AM
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^ AS BEEN SAID TOO MANY TIMES BEFORE...
This is a discussion of "Best Bandling" car.
"Best Lap Times" or "Best Drivetrain Layout" are NOT part of the discussion!
Put your car brand/speed/layout/power blinders on and think only one thing...
Handling!
^ AS BEEN SAID TOO MANY TIMES BEFORE...
This is a discussion of "Best Bandling" car.
"Best Lap Times" or "Best Drivetrain Layout" are NOT part of the discussion!
Put your car brand/speed/layout/power blinders on and think only one thing...
Handling!
09-28-2010, 02:59 PM
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10-07-2010, 04:33 PM
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Edmunds just had a 3rd editor pan the GTIs handling. I took one out and wasn't that impressed. If just handling is considered I think the Mini--especially John Cooper Works!-- would have made a better choice if they had to include a front-driver.
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