Civic Type R Hatch in White [Archive]

civic77

25-02-2009, 02:21 PM

I've seen an FN2R Civic type R hatch in white at the PrixCar car warehouse in Altona Victoria. I didn't think they made them in white. I had a look on Honda Australia's website and also Honda UK and they don't advertise the Type R in White.

I have 2 Pics, It's definately not silver as it's seen parked next to a silver one. It doesn't show it in the photo but there are another 3 or 4 white ones in the lot.

Type S Tony

25-02-2009, 02:23 PM

Can you Post the picks?

SaiHayashi

25-02-2009, 02:30 PM

i remember reading a post abt someone doing a champion white paintjob to the fn2 down at vic.
is the transparent plastic at the back (where the rear lights are) also painted white? coz that guy did that.

civic77

25-02-2009, 02:39 PM

Follow this link to see the photos, it won't let me upload them.

http://amifsud.gallery.netspace.net.au/view_album.php?page=1

SaiHayashi

25-02-2009, 02:48 PM

u couldnt get any closer?
but that looks something different
i cant see a white patch going thru the back window where the spoiler should be.
could it be the fn2 not type r?

mykool_itr

25-02-2009, 02:53 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/LoOkiM/25_02_09_0917_2.jpg

UNLS1

25-02-2009, 03:12 PM

yeah they are commin out, and will have LSD too!

OR

its the Fn2 that is out here in a few months, id say its the FN2 type S.

im seeing one in the flesh tomorrow

Type S Tony

25-02-2009, 03:17 PM

Who cares, the FN2 wether its type S or R, white or black stock or worked, will never live up to the likes of the EP3 & Mugen RR

Philip Lee

25-02-2009, 04:30 PM

actually if the FN2 came in CW and LSD, i'd have bought it over the EP3 just to save the hassles with insurance and parts etc.

EK9

25-02-2009, 04:36 PM

the FN2R is/about to come out in championship white in the UK... not sure if it will land in Oz though.

Google loves us all
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/H/honda/civic/Type-R/03-large/08-civic-champwhite-2car.jpg

http://www.drivers-republic.com/resource/98spdce3r35pi4239tr8hwde.jpg

http://www.roadtestreports.co.uk/media/press-cars/large-images/championship-white-civic-type-r-2009-1-large.jpg

http://www.roadtestreports.co.uk/media/press-cars/large-images/championship-white-civic-type-r-2009-3-large.jpg

MMike

25-02-2009, 07:56 PM

Additions:

CW Bodywork / Alloys
Helical Limited Slip Differential
Smoked dark chrome body detailings (handles, petrol tank cover, lower grille trim)
HID Xenon headlamps w/ auto levelling & washers
Triple connector socket in armrest for ipod (usb), aux input and extra power
Upgraded plastics and materials for interior
New optional 19" alloys

SaiHayashi

25-02-2009, 11:52 PM

the white suddenly looks strange now.

040501912

26-02-2009, 12:09 AM

its getting heavier with all the upgrades.. i taught is gonna be hardcore type r .. loosing lots of weight..

ohh well over the hype now just from CW FN2...

Philip Lee

26-02-2009, 10:12 AM

apparently there is a light weight version u can order in uk but over 3 years only 1 person ordered.....

Honda is just selling what (majority of) people want to buy.

civic77

26-02-2009, 11:27 AM

I've added better photos which are on the same address as i've posted before. The white car is a Type R the silver is just a plain civic 5 door.

blusquid

27-02-2009, 03:09 PM

http://www.caradvice.com.au/24373/2009-honda-civic-type-r-at-mims/

Released at the Motor Show today, quote:

"The new 2009 Honda Civic Type R will go on sale from March 2, priced from $41,990."

Edit: just noticed they mention graphite coloured alloys? Can't tell from the photos if they're graphite or white

Philip Lee

27-02-2009, 03:15 PM

what happened to CW wheels??????????????????

LSD and USB are good but no HID???

040501912

27-02-2009, 07:00 PM

down grade.. as usuaaaaall ...

aaronng

27-02-2009, 07:13 PM

This new differential has allowed the Type R to shave 1.44 seconds off its lap time of the famous Tsukaka circuit in Japan.
WTF is a Tsukaka circuit?!?!?! Damn article can't even get that right. :thumbdwn:

ekvtec

27-02-2009, 07:31 PM

IMO white Fn2 are hot omg..just when i was losing faith in the new ctr.

preludacris

27-02-2009, 08:23 PM

wow that looks hot!, and finally with an LSD, the fn2 will gain a lil more credibility.

good stuf honda.

fasthonda

28-02-2009, 07:56 PM

Although the CW version is an improvement I wouldn't buy it!
Dealerships still have the current FN2 for $39,999 driveaway.
I would consider buying one(CW) only if they offered it for the current
fn2's driveaway price!
The LSD should've never been excluded from the FN2!

The clips below show how the CW Type R fairs with the competition.

These clips are from the DR .Tv Site.
There are two parts to the video.
The site is slow, but it's interesting what Chris Harrison(formerly from Auto car mag.) says about the CW Civic in part one and what the professional driver says about the CTR in part two.

Below is part one,you can follow on to part two by clicking the link on the same page.

http://www.drivers-republic.com/dr_tv/index.cfm?videoid=02ee224e7106473891a09e3284bbeeef&area=videos

Menzy

02-03-2009, 03:05 PM

this is just stupid, now they decide to put a LSD... what about us... who already bought it?

linzz82

02-03-2009, 04:31 PM

Its a new colour for Australia

Tofu

03-03-2009, 09:30 AM

FN2 TypeR will come with rear parking sensors as standard i have heard for MY09

EK1.6LCIV

03-03-2009, 09:49 AM

white would be nice

love the mags

price will always be an issue they need to resolve (make them in Thailand already Honda...)

abzndintegra

03-03-2009, 07:10 PM

Well its up on the honda website

Interesting enough the actualy price of the CTR has gone up not only for the white but for all

2008 models are still 39990 but 2009 are 41990 excluding charges.

moons

03-03-2009, 09:09 PM

Well its up on the honda website

Yeah. The brochure shows the new CW with regular rims. Surely Honda Australia aren't that stupid?

It looks - and in typical Honda Australia fashion, is - cheap. :thumbdwn:

JDM80Y

04-03-2009, 10:44 AM

I like the CW FN2R... I saw it on their Feb09 news letter... so it looks like the 09 models have LSD and USB...like why couldn't they come out with it in the first place??? pfft...

UNLS1

04-03-2009, 01:22 PM

ohh i see there is a racing stripe option for it!

ours is on the way to the showroom, going to be championship white, and white wheels too

Tofu

05-03-2009, 10:54 PM

ohh i see there is a racing stripe option for it!

you must be joking :eek:

they really think having racing stripes will sell more FN2R?!?

dyljoy

06-03-2009, 02:20 AM

New CW colour is nice, but too late imo, and new version comes with LSD and other upgrades just make ppl who already brought CTR feels silly and unfair. but anyways, GL with sale! I hope I can see new CW CTR on road asap!

UNLS1

06-03-2009, 08:15 AM

you must be joking :eek:

they really think having racing stripes will sell more FN2R?!?

lol doubt it, its only an option, but look at it this way, u can get them on XR4 fords, and XR5's, even commodores and people like them.

each to their own

EK9

06-03-2009, 08:22 AM

errm y are ppl who already bought it complaining? this is very normal for car companies... minor model upgrades/facelifts happen all the time, with better features or improvements over the first release... especially on a new platform/model.

u can't go saying "what's the point of lsd now?"... it's a great feature to now have and might make those who didn't get it earlier consider it now. there are plenty of ppl who do not go and buy the first model release, cos they know the facelift could possibly be better for the same/similar price. if not, then get the runout model at an even cheaper price... win win for them.

oh, and it was only a matter of time before they released CW... they can't release a Type R model without CW! It's like no red for Ferrari!

Nighthawk

08-03-2009, 12:03 PM

The new flyer for the CTR on the Honda website has CW as just an extra colour option, not a special edition model. And with standard colour rims.

http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/49a0ac004631f14b8763ffc677bb9647/Civic_Type_R_Flyer_Feb09.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

If you go by the Honda website it seems like the 09 model CTR will all have the extra features as standard (LSD, Rear sensors, ipod attachment) and the 09 price is $41,990 plus charges.

So either the press got it wrong saying the CW would be a limited model, or Honda website has it wrong, or they changed their mind, or?....

dyljoy

08-03-2009, 12:06 PM

It doesn't matter what eidtion will be, but add CW as extra colour is good news for all buyer.

curtis265

11-03-2009, 11:46 PM

Looks good.

UNLS1

12-03-2009, 09:32 AM

dyljoy

12-03-2009, 09:35 AM

oh? they have option for rim in white? i thought only come with silver, do we need pay extra for white rim?

UNLS1

12-03-2009, 10:43 AM

oh? they have option for rim in white? i thought only come with silver, do we need pay extra for white rim?

NO option for white rim or rims.
we are getting them painted!:)

moons

12-03-2009, 10:48 AM

NO option for white rim or rims.
we are getting them painted!:)

LMFAO.

I was right, cheap bastards!

:thumbdwn:

85CIVIC

12-03-2009, 10:58 AM

looks tough

VTECMACHINE

12-03-2009, 11:04 AM

Yeah the FN2 went to JDM Land. Rumours are, it's going to come in Championship White now, LSD and IRS.

UNLS1

12-03-2009, 12:56 PM

Yeah the FN2 went to JDM Land. Rumours are, it's going to come in Championship White now, LSD and IRS.

read the other posts before posting 'rumours' and u will find this is actually fact.