Honda Australia has released a new range of original accessories for the FK8 Honda Civic Type R, and unlike their first set of items that were rather dull (think floor mats and luggage trays), these are items that will actually get you excited.
The first is a set of forged wheels that are designed with inspiration from legendary Type R models like the DC2 Integra Type R in one of the photos. While they may measure 20 inches – the same as the standard units – their process of manufacture makes them 2.1 kg lighter at each wheel for a total of 8.4 kg in unsprang weight savings.
The wheels don’t come cheap, and you will have to lighten your wallet by AUD13,999 (RM41,913) in order to get them. Thankfully, Honda Australia also offers five carbon-fibre styling packages which cost a lot less combined than those white-painted wheels, although they may lack the visual impact depending on who you ask.
For starters, the centre piece of the Type R’s prominent rear wing can be done up in carbon-fibre for AUD2,899 (RM8,680), while a new CF diffuser garnish will set you back AUD1,999 (RM5,985), and CF mirrors cap are AUD1,299 (RM3,889).
Meanwhile, interior carbon-fibre bits include new door sills that are priced at AUD1,599 (RM4,787) and an interior trim package. Retailing at AUD1,699 (RM5,087), the package includes a new dash inlay and trim piece near the gear lever, all done in the aforementioned material.
Should you tick every single box, the total sum of these options will be AUD23,494 (RM70,387), which is close to half of the Civic Type R’s base price in Australia (AUD50,990 or RM152,764). With mathematics, a tricked-out Civic Type R will be AUD74,484 (RM223,151).
Keep in mind that the figure is before you add other accessories like floor mats, door visors, luggage tray, ambient lighting and door lining illumination, which are priced between AUD179-699 or RM536-2,094). If you want those white wheels, consider getting the optional McGard wheel lock nut set for AUD179 (RM536) as well. Like what you see?
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Easy target for wheel tire thief, type r on bricks.
Cheap looking wheels
Dents and scratches mate
When wheels cost RM43k, something must be wrong with the Ringgit. Ringgit is so weak and low until even mere wheels can cost the price of a Myvi. 61 yrs of corruption has resulted in our ringgit being so weak
In Australia, AU13k is not big money by the way
Yeah, something seriously wrong with the ringgit. It dropped nearly 10% since May 9, indicating something must be seriously wrong with the current Government. In the previous one, the ringgit was recovering rapidly, amongst the best in Asia region.
Having their hired goons come here to prop their plummeting image, why is PH not focus on doing REAL governing rather than preening their feathers with such mahacais?
Maybe cuz they dunno how to govern? Lolz!
Honda gonna revive Integra & Prelude Type R
just look fugly with the white colour rims
Honda diehard type R fan’s go for speed not wasting money on accessories. With the money can buy a used fk2
This Honda Civic Type R is slower than Mercedes Maybach, Hyundai i30 Fastback N, Proton Boyue, BMW 8 Series and newer Toyota Supra, Kia Stinger GT, Nissan 370Z and Ford Mustang GT. boooo
Yawn! Next
rims that worth more than cars…whats with earth these days
all butthurt because cant afford..
43k for a set of wheels…?
That is a broad daylight rape attempt by honda australia…
Manual box… shame…