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by chwriting
February 8th, 2010, 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about buying a Type-R
Replies: 8
Views: 606

Re: Thinking about buying a Type-R

Thanks everyone for the info. I was a bit nervous about these cars simply because you have to wring the engine out so much before they start to sing. Sounds like the ITR has all the Honda reliability despite a crazy-revving motor.

I'll be sure to post up when I find the right ITR 8)
by chwriting
February 2nd, 2010, 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about buying a Type-R
Replies: 8
Views: 606

Re: Thinking about buying a Type-R

Thanks for the tips thus far... sounds like a reassuring ride. Here's another dilema--are there any definitive ways to tell between a real R and a clone? I've seen my share of 'tegs with r badges on them. I'm not a Honda expert so I don't want to buy a GSR with Type-R goods on it. I'm thinking of th...
by chwriting
February 2nd, 2010, 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about buying a Type-R
Replies: 8
Views: 606

Thinking about buying a Type-R

Hello forum 8) I'm trying to dig up some info on the Type-R. What I'm primarily interested in is reliability/maintenance stuff. It won't be a daily driver, but I don't want to have to be wrenching on it all the time either. What's the lifespan of these engines? Trans problems? Suspension? What wears...