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Ya know if Honda would just lower the car by an inch and make 17" wheels standard it would look sooooooooo much better. I think that with the RSX selling fairly strong and the Si selling like ass, Honda might consider bringing over the CTR.

Of course, the more logical conclusion is to bring over the ITR instead of the CTR. The ITR would be guaranteed profits based on the success of both the previous ITR and the RSX. There's no proven market for the CTR.

 

However, with the poor sale figure of the new Si right now and the competion is heating up, don't you think they need to bring over the CTR more than the ITR since the ITR would be creaping into the price range of the 350Z and the new RX-8? If they don't improve the Si, they better off just discontinuing it. But then if they do that, their civic model won't have as much of a sporty image as it would be with the CTR. So I think they should just bring over the CTR and call it the new Si.

 

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those seats are awesome.....i want those BADLY.....mugen makes any car nice....although the new si is growing on me.as long as its dropped

 

Mugen Civic Type R is even better.

Really though, a CTR (even badged as an Si) would fix all the problems I have with the current Si.

 

Mugen Si has 240HP!!!



King Motorsports/Mugen Honda Civic Si

Using Honda performance specialist Mugen's vast array of aftermarket high-performance parts, King Motorsports (the sole authorized North American distributor for Mugen Co., Ltd) has created the ultimate street performance Civic Si that maximizes the potential throughout every corner of the vehicle. Making its world debut at SEMA, the King Motorsports/Mugen Civic Si has a K20 DC5R engine and 6-speed transmission with a limited slip differential. The modified engine produces 240-horsepower.

Powertrain Modifications: Japan Domestic Market (JDM) K20A DC5R engine, JDM DC5R six-speed close ratio transmission with limited slip, Mugen cold airbox, JDM DC5R exhaust manifold and down pipe, Mugen stainless steel twin-loop cat-back exhaust, Mugen ECU, Mugen low temp thermostat, Mugen hi-pressure radiator cap, Mugen reserve tank covers. Suspension Modifications: Mugen N-1 coil-over adjustable suspension, Mugen 25mm rear stabilizer bar, JDM Civic Type-R front stabilizer bar, 5 lug conversion with RSX Type-S brakes front and rear, Mugen Micro Mesh brake line set, Mugen MF10 forged wheels 17x8, Bridgestone S0-3 225/45 ZR 17 Tires, rear adjustable upper control arms. Exterior Modifications: JDM Civic Type-R front and rear bumpers, JDM Civic Type-R side skirt kit, JDM Civic Type-R rear bumper valance, Mugen carbon fiber aero hood, Mugen front spoiler, Mugen sport grill kit, Mugen carbon fiber radiator duct kit, Mugen adjustable rear wing. Interior Modifications: Prototype Mugen digital instrument panel, Mugen S-1 bucket seat with Mugen seat rail kits, Mugen Sports Pedal Set, Mugen Race II steering wheel with Mugen hub adapter.

 

240HP is a really good number but i'm sure there's no way in hell they'll bring it over here w/ that kind of power. If they did, then there's no reason to get the S2000 or the RSX. Just as long as they keep all other spec like LSD, and just detune the engine to about 190HP and I think it'll do really well.

 

If the current Si doesn't sell well in the next two years, I can assure you that Honda will bring in the CTR as the Si-R, as well as keep the current Si. Heck, why not? What do they have to lose? Sales of the RSX? Two different segments, right? All the magazines rave and LOVE the CTR, so isn't that a sign all ready? C'mon, even MUGEN had to display an Si w/ CTR parts...hmm...

 

I really hope you're right. If anything, it's better for us consumers. Look at all these nice and fast cars for cheap.