Gone to the Dark Side and bought a CTR

[mini_nick]

Ok well I was on here briefly with a 172 PH2 which I sold to buy a 197 F1, now ive got an EP3 CTR - thought id post a few pics I took lastnight

Since getting the car I have bought a set of genuine honda mats, put a supersprint straight through b pipe on and a magnex back box (chav I know but it was cheap second hand )

 

[ForceIndia]

How does it compare to the r27?

 

[mini_nick]

Its not as good as the R27 - what I expected but I got it as a money saving exercise really.

The R27 is probably the best hot hatch I have driven, I can see why people think initially they aren't as fun as the 172/182s but when you really push on they come alive - the limits are just higher!

As a comparison with the r27 id say the Civic is a bit easier to live with - the seats are easier to get in and out of, the interior is more spacious. The engine in the civic is great however its probably not quite as torquey as the r27, although its not as bad as i thought it would be!

In terms of handling - Ive yet to explore the limits of the civic but first impressions tell me that the Clio was much safer - it was very progressive on the limit, whereas the back end feels more likely to come out of line in the civic.

Hope that helps! oh and the civic is better on fuel! getting 30ish + mpg running around!

 

[R3OBC]

Smart pics matey! Enjoy the i-vtec

 

[Tyssen]

Looking very nice hun - love the pics - you could take some pics like that of my car and it would look half decent hehehehehe

I did comment on it on FB by the way........you've got my fav car now although black would have been a better option :rasp:

 

[cat171]

Fantastic pics there, i'm really impressed at them.

 

[Timmay]

loving those pics

 

[mini_nick]

Cheers for the comments

 

[Leeshez]

Nice piccys "

 

[davesport172]

great pics and a great car, enjoy!

 

[Hazza]

That is stunning mate!

Will be joining u shortly!

 

[Marky_]

Like it

 

[Christopher]

Very nice indeed!