The 2021 Civic Type R is an Amazing Car to Drive

I'm back with another Honda, and what a great driving Honda it is. It may look funky, but put that in the back of your mind and drive one of the few manual cars that makes you feel like you're actually driving a car. A big thanks to Will for letting me drive the Boost Blue machine, he's one knowledgeable guy when it comes to all things Honda.
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Thanks to Gary Doodles for the intro animation
Thanks to Tommy Sica for the intro music
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Who am I?
I’ve been an IT guy for the last 15 years with a serious passion for tech and all things automotive. From motherboards to combustion engines, I find happiness in anything that powers on or throws you back in your seat with the fierceness of a Greek god.
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[@ianleibovici4018]

I love my FK8 probably the best car i've ever owned, at least for me. Oddly practical and great to just drive normally, and when you want it it's a monster on back roads + tracks. Just swap out the wheels and tires for more practicality, hold on to your originals and put some good rubber on and you have car you can drive all year long.

[@my.motorrad]

James L here. If only it was a 2 door. Congrats on the kid.

[@Altek1]

I don't mind it being a 4 door but you might get your wish with whatever was just spotted, claiming to be the next RSX/Integra Type R. It looks pretty rad. And thanks James, might do some dad car reviews when the time comes.

[@HugoNirvana]

I love the looks of the new civic type-r its a bit over the top but i think That is a special car, congratilations on the baby 😁

[@gameofrome13]

Love what Honda did to this Civic it's a little out the package race car for the younger generation with deep pockets!

[@Altek1]

Deep pockets indeed! I totally forgot to mention that the price is pretty hard to justify. Once you get into the 40k territory, my mind starts thinking Audi and BMW. But of course you're not going to get the peace of mind, knowing it'll always just work like you would a Honda. Either way, such a great car despite all my sh!t talk about the looks. Thanks for always watching and commenting bud! Much appreciated!

[@torreyinnewyorkcity334]

God I love this car!

[@shawnshan9817]

that is an amazing color. I'd go with a hyper silver wheel combination.

[@Altek1]

The white looks great with the red accents for sure. This blue though, in person especially, is verrrry pretty. Thanks for watching bud.

[@nightrider2k6]

Gorgeous color, this blue is perfection ❤

[@evansm2603]

Love this car, might be my next one!

[@Altek1]

That'd be a nice upgrade! Thanks for watching brah!

[@Altek1]

That'd be a nice upgrade! Thanks for watching brah!

[@torreyinnewyorkcity334]

Love that car! Your guys know your cars. The specs are insane! Did you plan the shirts 👕. 😉

[@Altek1]

Haha, check out the blooper at the very end, I made a comment about the shirts. Thanks for watching buddy!

[@jungleorfeed8106]

Nice car. Goodbless you and family

[@kzz8971]

I really like this car but I feel its so perfect in original form you can’t do anything to enhance it (upgrading turbos, intercoolers, etc.).

[@Altek1]

Short of the rev hang and clutch travel, I'll agree, the drive is perfect. I think the next TypeR will tone down the physical appearance a bit and it may just be the best fwd manual car you could buy.

[@kzz8971]

@@Altek1 I think you can tune out the rev hang and adjust the clutch biting point through the clutch pedal assembly right?

[@grantkahale8933]

Nice review, would you consider selling your WRX for a civic type R?

[@Altek1]

Even if I did sell it, I'd still be about $20k short, but let's just say it was an even swap, that's still a tricky question. The drive is incredible and I hate to say it, better than the Subaru, and I'd get better reliability out of the Honda in the long term. Having said that, I'd look like even more of a teenager in the TypeR than I would in the WRX, and that's a bit harder for me to justify nearing 40. Glad you enjoyed the vid, thanks for watching!

[@haragan666]

So if you are an adult, you shouldn't own the machine? Perhaps you should consider a buick or Cadillac mate..iam 41 and I own 21 type boost blue...and I tell you that the feeling being 41 and drive this baby is unbelievable.

[@Altek1]

That's not what I'm saying. I'm just stating a fact that most Subarus that pull up to me are kids between 18-22. I find very few adults who opt for a Type R or STI over a BMW M series or MB AMG model, granted the prices are as wildly different as the designs are. I'm right with you, drive what feels right and what you like, but it doesn't change the stigma associated with a guy nearing 40 driving what looks to other people to be a toy. Having said all that, that new Caddy Blackwing looks insane and would be the proper adult choice for a guy like me looking for a fast car, now all I have to do is figure out to afford it.

[@richardwanamaker9080]

@@haragan666 hell, I'm 67 just acquired my red 21 R three weeks ago. An exceptional car in all dimensions!

[@haragan666]

@@richardwanamaker9080 that's right pal. If you live worry about what others might think about you, then you are nothing but a ghost..live.dress.listen.drive.dream the way you want. We only live once....let's rock and roll forever😎😎😎😎

[@typerfk8]

The Type R is the best of both worlds, can drive like a normal Civic when you want to and can drive it like a Porsche 911 when you want to. Tons of space, backseats can fit full size adults. There are faster cars available but not many cars do EVERYTHING like this thing can.

[@typerfk8]

@@sambarbagallo2367 What are you even talking about? This video is not about BMW or Audi, also the Type R interior is stout and won't fall apart.

[@Altek1]

Don't even get into it with this guy, it'll never end.

[@typerfk8]

@@Altek1 Lol you are right, he doesn't make any sense anyway.

[@Altek1]

Hah, if you want a good laugh, check out the back and forth on another comment on this video, it's mind numbing.

[@martins4118]

Can you give us updates on your Acura Legend and Integra?

[@Altek1]

I was intending on doing an update video on the Legend. Owned it 6 years now and only put $500 into it, so that's a success story worth talking about. The Integra I may have to sell, still mulling it over in my head. I don't want to but I have a baby on the way and three manual cars, of which all are toys, is hard to justify now.

[@Khaabkid]

How you get the carbon fiber wing?

[@Altek1]

If I'm not mistaken, he got it as a factory option when ordering the car. If that's the case, you should be able to order the parts directly through Honda. I'd rather that then go with aftermarket parts that might have the same fitment or look.

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

Those are fun to drive but was it styled by a two year old?

[@Altek1]

If a two year old did it, it would have a rocket on the back of it. I'm guessing 6-8 year old. They're the ones that go "it's gonna have a big spoiler and another spoiler, and fins!". But even still, it's amazing to drive.

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

@@Altek1 I agree it’s a blast to drive. Probably the best wrong wheel drive chassis out there. I’d consider buying one if it looked like the regular SI.

[@Altek1]

Haha, are you suggesting I sold out on KZbin? If I'm reading that correctly, you couldn't be further from accurate. I make a $50 a month from it, trust me when I say in no way did KZbin help me pay for anything in my life. And as far as the Civic, I thought it was a fun car to drive for what it was. Didn't know it was made in Germany though, so if that's true, that's surprising, but I'll have to look into that.

[@Altek1]

You couldn't be more wrong buddy. I receive a $100 check every two months if I'm lucky. I've never had a single sponsorship, not one free part or cash for anything. My average view count on a new video is 250-1500 at best. The most I ever received was when two of my videos got pushed by KZbin, even then, I saw maybe $500 in one shot over a year ago. As for selling out, not even close. Short of becoming more comfortable on camera and improving my editing technique, I've not shifted from my style one bit. No flashy music or crap editing, no click bait titles, just the style I've always brought to my channel. I literally met Will, who owned the car, asked him if he'd let me drive it on camera, and he said yes. This video is the result of hanging for a few hours. Not sure where the attitude on your end comes from, if you don't like the car, I respect that, but don't knock my approach or opinion if you don't have all the facts. I'm open and honest about everything I do on my channel. Plus I'm an IT guy, I saved my money and made the bad decision of dumping $20k into my Subaru. I only wish someone paid me to get the work done. If you know someone who wants to pay me, by all means, let me know who that is.

[@Altek1]

Bro, I don't know how many different ways to tell you you're wrong. This Civic video currently has under 2k views, I've literally received $2.38 since posting it for the 20 hours of editing and work I put into it. Nobody nowhere is paying me anything. If there was a sponsor, I'd have to mention that in the posting. I'm not doubting that you get how it should work, but that's not how it's working for me. I'm almost at the point of giving up on the channel because it's giving me zero return. I like the car, it drives great but looks silly, that's the end of it.