lucus Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 I have been reading the comments from Journeyman about his CTR. (Now, in what i'm about to comment should take nothing away from CTR's as I think they a brill cars, so don't maul me) Well, I have a Golf 1.8 20v Turbo. I admit its chipped, but to 197BHP, similar to that of a CTR? My best mate has a CTR 2003. In a straight line over approx 1/4 mile of road, I beat him every single time. The CTR has too much power to keep grip at high rev's when the Vtec kicks in, in 1st and 2nd gear. So, conclusion, I think an R32 would be faster, if my little one is. However, i do struggle to keep up on twisty roads, due to the CTR's Torque out of corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] However, i do struggle to keep up on twisty roads, due to the CTR's Torque out of corners. [/ QUOTE ] You're joking right? A high reving, 200bhp, normally aspirated engine having more torque than a turbocharged one producing similar power at much lower revs..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucus Posted June 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Well, im guessing that is why? Pulling out of corners, CTR always pulls away from me. Standing start, I'll eat it alive. (Only because he struggles for grip and Vtec doesn't kick in till 6K rpm and my turbo starts at 2.5 - 3k) I have no real idea, but guessing the torque is the factor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjfr Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Well, im guessing that is why? [/ QUOTE ] Maybe he is a better (or more insane ) driver than you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucus Posted June 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Thinking about it, quite probable. He's crashed it twice in 9 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Thinking about it, quite probable. He's crashed it twice in 9 months [/ QUOTE ] O dear this is not putting up a strong case for Type R drivers being sensible on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Type R drivers being sensible on the road [/ QUOTE ] As if!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjfr Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] O dear this is not putting up a strong case for Type R drivers being sensible on the road [/ QUOTE ] There's a case to be made?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmcivic Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 a turbo car has more torque than a normally aspirated engine so u should have more grunt out of the corners unless the civic is still above 6k revs so it will use its vtec. and it all depends on the speed that he can corner compared to you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Can you seriously have a conversation that involves 'Type-R' and 'torque'? 145/5900 lb/ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbitt Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Torqueless wonders = any R... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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