Eric,
I just got in and saw your post. Having never paid it any attention in the past, I just went back out to the garage, jacked up the Type R and spun the driver's side tire forward. The passenger side front tire started to spin in the opposite direction very slowly at first and then didn't turn. I reversed direction on the drivers side and still nothing. keep in mind that I had just gotten back from running it pretty hard for about an hour.
I went over to the passenger side and tried the same thing and nothing happend (i.e. the drivers side didn't move at all regardless of direction.
Of course, this is with the car in neutral. By the way, this is on a 2000 Type R with stock transmission, clutch, etc. Keep in mind I don't know anything about transmissions. Engine, suspension and chassis I understand a little about. But as far as trannies go, I don't know jack :lol: . Hope this helps