Super High Response Spoon EK9 Civic Type R! We got to drive it! GTChannel

Subscribe to GTChannel: https://goo.gl/g5wlmE Capt Bradford @JDM Masters got to visit Spoon's test day at Sodegaura circuit in Chiba to check out and test drive Spoon's new re-imagined EK9 Civic Type R!
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0:00 Spoon rebuild and renovated EK9 Civic Type R
3:30 Spoon's Jomoto san explains the concept behind the rebuilt CTR
5:03 Carbon fiber EK9 hood/bonnet takes off 10kg
6:00 Engine of the rebuilt Spoon EK9 Civic Type R. Stainless steel headers etc can reduce about 13kgs of weight from the curb weight.
7:37 Yellow Spoon engine head cover is coated with gloss paint. Piston, valve spring, intake exhaust valve are weight balanced and brand new.
9:30 What is the benefit of balancing parts at micro level? Less vibration results in smoother revs and increased reliability.
11:08 Spoon engine mounts use hard rubber but not rigid to improve acceleration.
13:26 Horse power potential of the Spoon 1.6L Honda B engine
14:21 Spoon sports exhaust for EK9 Civic.
16:36 Spoon twin block aluminum 4 pot brake caliper
17:55 Spoon suspension system for EK9 Civic
19:10 Spoon rigid collars improves driving response
20:24 Customers can order cars or send Spoon the car for renovation
21:12 Driving impression of Spoon EK9 Civic Type R@JDM Masters Captain Bradford
24:46 Spoon president Ichishima san's advice on engine oil
25:52 Spoon president Ichishima san on the optimum VTEC engagement point
27:52 Advice on maintaining your tires for track use
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