Harsh C&D CR Review
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Originally Posted by ShocK,Mar 18 2008, 08:17 PM
Since when did being a guest matter? 
At least I can say he is a true enthusiast, which it is apparent you simply are not, not to mention he could spew info for days about our cars whereas all you can do is complain, maybe you can't drive and get run over at the track? Maybe you got used to that EVO driving for you and you got a real car that takes some skill and effort to drive fast.
It sounds to me you are disappointed in your so called 28.5K venture. All this German rice paddle shifting garbage talk is making me sick, sure Honda could dump millions into developing a paddle shifting transmission that can outshift Keiichi Tsuchiya but what does that leave to us true enthusiasts? Nothing. The brakes are fine, invest in some pads and fluid and it will do just fine, I know at putnam park we were jabbing them from 110(top down) at the 300 mark and not having a single problem when it was time to turn in. Once again you just sound disappointed so maybe you should go buy a Mitsushitty that will leave you sitting either on the side of the road on the trip back from the track or at the actual track itself, owners know to have AAA or a trailer handy. Or how about an STI that will disintigrate its transmission sooner or later. Not to mention all turbo cars puke oil after they start aging. 350Z's are pigs so have fun there. It truly sounds like you need to go get yourself a German car though, plenty of horsepower for all those straights at the track
and a bunch of junk electronics to cost you an arm and a leg when the junk gets old. Wait I know, you need a lancer they have paddle shifters, seen that commercial? You could drive the onramps all day! This entire thread is stupid.
At least I can say he is a true enthusiast, which it is apparent you simply are not, not to mention he could spew info for days about our cars whereas all you can do is complain, maybe you can't drive and get run over at the track? Maybe you got used to that EVO driving for you and you got a real car that takes some skill and effort to drive fast. It sounds to me you are disappointed in your so called 28.5K venture. All this German rice paddle shifting garbage talk is making me sick, sure Honda could dump millions into developing a paddle shifting transmission that can outshift Keiichi Tsuchiya but what does that leave to us true enthusiasts? Nothing. The brakes are fine, invest in some pads and fluid and it will do just fine, I know at putnam park we were jabbing them from 110(top down) at the 300 mark and not having a single problem when it was time to turn in. Once again you just sound disappointed so maybe you should go buy a Mitsushitty that will leave you sitting either on the side of the road on the trip back from the track or at the actual track itself, owners know to have AAA or a trailer handy. Or how about an STI that will disintigrate its transmission sooner or later. Not to mention all turbo cars puke oil after they start aging. 350Z's are pigs so have fun there. It truly sounds like you need to go get yourself a German car though, plenty of horsepower for all those straights at the track
and a bunch of junk electronics to cost you an arm and a leg when the junk gets old. Wait I know, you need a lancer they have paddle shifters, seen that commercial? You could drive the onramps all day! This entire thread is stupid.A true enthusiast would be well aware that sequential shifters were part of the original concept for the s2k, but of course you and the mensa guy knew that. As true enthusiasts. Spewage is all I saw in that and your jingoistic diatribe.
I complain because instead of giving us a significant improvement, say the M3 CSP or any equivalent, they went for a marketing effort. That is a GM-level effort and any "enthusiast" would know the difference.
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Originally Posted by Ruprecht,Mar 19 2008, 10:52 AM
So, with that logic, why is the Type-S sold in Japan?
If you don't like the CR I can totally see why, but who cares about the rest....
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Originally Posted by Ruprecht,Mar 19 2008, 10:43 AM
I don't think anyone wonder's why it is sold in the US...follow the money.
I think the question is why is it NOT sold in Japan if it was this great gift for the creator (who lives in Japan).
I think the question is why is it NOT sold in Japan if it was this great gift for the creator (who lives in Japan).
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Originally Posted by Elistan,Mar 19 2008, 10:39 AM
It might have to do with the size of each market. Honda is projecting a monthly sales rate in the JDM of only 100 units per month. Isn't that equal to the total allotment of CRs in the US?
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Originally Posted by pininfarina456,Mar 19 2008, 11:38 AM
The USDM market is by far the biggest market for the S2000. It only makes sense to have a CR in your biggest market.
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Originally Posted by Ruprecht,Mar 19 2008, 12:09 PM
Is it the CR a good thing? I think that is the crux of this whole thread.
Folks are citing various reasons why it is the CR is 'good'.
One of the 'good' things about the CR cited was it's heritage with the creator...the retirement gift if you will.
However, if this is a valid premise, it makes you wonder why the creator keeps the Type-S and ships the CR over to the US.
Folks are citing various reasons why it is the CR is 'good'.
One of the 'good' things about the CR cited was it's heritage with the creator...the retirement gift if you will.
However, if this is a valid premise, it makes you wonder why the creator keeps the Type-S and ships the CR over to the US.
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Mar 19 2008, 09:55 AM
I think the CR is nice as a one off - people want a special edition though - something aimed more at the popular market with some bells and power.
If I had never seen a standard S (Honda simply made the CR and never the S std), I would not have anything bad to say about it. It still would not be the car for me, but it would be cool.
The heartburn comes in from seeing and knowing the S, and then seeing the 'next evolution' and getting the distinct impression of devolution when I know Honda can do better.
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I have to switch garage walls now. I broke the drywall from bashing my head so hard. I have lots more walls though. Still having more fun than trying to talk about how much I like my car in this place!!! Maybe I should sell it and buy a Cayman??? At least Porsche people generally play nice with each other. Back to the new spot in the garage. . . . . Keep ripping on my CR, I have a 5,500 sf toy barn, lots of drywall to break.
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Originally Posted by Old_Guy,Mar 19 2008, 12:42 PM
I have to switch garage walls now. I broke the drywall from bashing my head so hard. I have lots more walls though. Still having more fun than trying to talk about how much I like my car in this place!!! Maybe I should sell it and buy a Cayman??? At least Porsche people generally play nice with each other. Back to the new spot in the garage. . . . . Keep ripping on my CR, I have a 5,500 sf toy barn, lots of drywall to break.
..better?
Seriously, if you want to feel like you made the best purchase in the world and have fellow owners of a "lesser" trim hang on your sack, buy a Nismo Z. Those are God in the Z community.
It is NOT - and NEVER WILL BE that serious.
