Late Breaker Mod, Part 1: Honda Civic
Physic:
*Shotaro
*Small adjustments by RamChickedy to fit P&G
*Wheels from GTL Workshop to fit P&G
Sound:
*Mini Cooper 1275-S engine by DucFreak
3D Model, mapping and textures:
*Shotaro
*Skins and adaption in P&G by RamChickedy of Team21
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The first-generation Honda Civic was produced by Honda in Japan from July 1972 until 1979. It was their first genuine market success.
In October 1974, Civic's first sport model was added to the lineup. The Civic 1200 RS was only sold in the domestic Japanese market; its name is an abbreviation of 'Road Sailing'. It is powered by a 1169 cc SOHC 8-valve EB engine fitted with dual Keihin CV carburettors, a free-flowing intake manifold, more aggressive cam, high-compression pistons and a unique exhaust header. These modifications bumped up the power to 76 PS (56 kW) at 5500 rpm and 101 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. The transmission was also replaced with a 5-speed manual transmission and the suspension received stiffer springs and dampers for better handling. In total, about 20,000 Civic RS were built in a twelve-month production span. In October 1975, to meet new stricter emission regulations, the 1200 RS was replaced by the low polluting 1500 RSL/GTL with a 1488 cc CVCC SOHC 12-valve ED engine. The power dropped marginally, to 75 PS (55 kW) at 5500 rpm, while the torque increased to 109 Nm at 3500 rpm. These outputs were 2 PS and 3 Nm more than that of the regular 1.5 L models, thanks to an increased compression ratio and other modifications.
The origins of Civic racing began with a group of engineers at the Honda Institute, an engineering lab established separate from Honda's corporate headquarters to provide a free-thinking environment for its researchers. In 1978, some of them formed a club to go racing, calling themselves Team Yamato. The Yamato Civic was entered into the Minor Touring class of the Fuji Grand Champion series. The stars of the class were B310 Nissan Sunnys and KP47 Toyota Starlets, both rear-wheel-drive models. The Civic, of course, was front-wheel-drive and thus seemingly at a disadvantage on Fuji Speedway's high-speed turns. The Civic was also less aerodynamic than its rivals, yet another drawback on Fuji's high-speed straight. Despite the downsides, the Team Yamato Civic won the championship twice, first with Kazuo Oda behind the wheel in 1981 and then with Katsuaki Sato driving in 1983. Though the first-generation Civic ended production in 1979, Team Yamato continued to race the SB1 Civic until 1984.
Earlier the Civic was popular in racing, mostly near-stock set ups as in group 1 (Europe) or A (Australia). Thanks to an advanced four-wheel independent suspension with long-pivot control arms, overhead-cam, a genuine hemispherical crossflow head, five main bearings, four-branch exhaust manifold and a water jacket inlet manifold with its four-throat carburetor on opposite sides of the engine and the general light weight of the car it was called "one of the most factory-ready class contenders in Bathurst history".
Also it was also popular as a single-make racecar. Canadas 'Volant quebecois' had a simple recipe: organise races with stock and identical Honda Civics, with only a few modifications to ensure the safety of the drivers. And may the best man win! Honda Canada was happy to see the Civic show its potential in front of large crowds, as at that time the brand was rather known for its motorcycles.
It was the basic model, the one with the little suitcase in the back. The teams had to keep the small 12-inch steel wheels, the original suspension, the drum brakes at the rear, the disc brakes at the front operated by single-piston calipers, keep everything inside - even the steering wheel and carpets, add a hand fire extinguisher and a simple roll bar and not a cage.
The first season of "Le Volant Quebecois" took place in 1976. It consisted of 11 events, five of which were non-championship. The races were held on the Mont-Tremblant, Sanair (the small oval and the road circuit), Trois-Rivieres and Mosport Park. Some events saw starting grids of 26 Civics. Among the well-known participants are Jacques Bienvenue, Jacques Villeneuve and his brother Gilles, Richard Spenard, Marc Dancose, rally champion Jean-Paul Perusse, journalist Pierre Lecours, stock car champion Jean-Paul Cabana, Sanair track owner Jacques Guertin and even Peter Broeker.
The races were very hotly contested with tremendously intense battles all over the field. Despite their mechanical simplicity, the small Civics still put on a great show on the track.
Known issues:
*some skins where painted from the face lift model
*The cars do not have their own sounds. It uses the sound of the Mini from P&G
Version 1.01: re-upload due to an (essential) missing file.
Physic:
*Shotaro
*Small adjustments by RamChickedy to fit P&G
*Wheels from GTL Workshop to fit P&G
Sound:
*Mini Cooper 1275-S engine by DucFreak
3D Model, mapping and textures:
*Shotaro
*Skins and adaption in P&G by RamChickedy of Team21
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The first-generation Honda Civic was produced by Honda in Japan from July 1972 until 1979. It was their first genuine market success.
In October 1974, Civic's first sport model was added to the lineup. The Civic 1200 RS was only sold in the domestic Japanese market; its name is an abbreviation of 'Road Sailing'. It is powered by a 1169 cc SOHC 8-valve EB engine fitted with dual Keihin CV carburettors, a free-flowing intake manifold, more aggressive cam, high-compression pistons and a unique exhaust header. These modifications bumped up the power to 76 PS (56 kW) at 5500 rpm and 101 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. The transmission was also replaced with a 5-speed manual transmission and the suspension received stiffer springs and dampers for better handling. In total, about 20,000 Civic RS were built in a twelve-month production span. In October 1975, to meet new stricter emission regulations, the 1200 RS was replaced by the low polluting 1500 RSL/GTL with a 1488 cc CVCC SOHC 12-valve ED engine. The power dropped marginally, to 75 PS (55 kW) at 5500 rpm, while the torque increased to 109 Nm at 3500 rpm. These outputs were 2 PS and 3 Nm more than that of the regular 1.5 L models, thanks to an increased compression ratio and other modifications.
The origins of Civic racing began with a group of engineers at the Honda Institute, an engineering lab established separate from Honda's corporate headquarters to provide a free-thinking environment for its researchers. In 1978, some of them formed a club to go racing, calling themselves Team Yamato. The Yamato Civic was entered into the Minor Touring class of the Fuji Grand Champion series. The stars of the class were B310 Nissan Sunnys and KP47 Toyota Starlets, both rear-wheel-drive models. The Civic, of course, was front-wheel-drive and thus seemingly at a disadvantage on Fuji Speedway's high-speed turns. The Civic was also less aerodynamic than its rivals, yet another drawback on Fuji's high-speed straight. Despite the downsides, the Team Yamato Civic won the championship twice, first with Kazuo Oda behind the wheel in 1981 and then with Katsuaki Sato driving in 1983. Though the first-generation Civic ended production in 1979, Team Yamato continued to race the SB1 Civic until 1984.
Earlier the Civic was popular in racing, mostly near-stock set ups as in group 1 (Europe) or A (Australia). Thanks to an advanced four-wheel independent suspension with long-pivot control arms, overhead-cam, a genuine hemispherical crossflow head, five main bearings, four-branch exhaust manifold and a water jacket inlet manifold with its four-throat carburetor on opposite sides of the engine and the general light weight of the car it was called "one of the most factory-ready class contenders in Bathurst history".
Also it was also popular as a single-make racecar. Canadas 'Volant quebecois' had a simple recipe: organise races with stock and identical Honda Civics, with only a few modifications to ensure the safety of the drivers. And may the best man win! Honda Canada was happy to see the Civic show its potential in front of large crowds, as at that time the brand was rather known for its motorcycles.
It was the basic model, the one with the little suitcase in the back. The teams had to keep the small 12-inch steel wheels, the original suspension, the drum brakes at the rear, the disc brakes at the front operated by single-piston calipers, keep everything inside - even the steering wheel and carpets, add a hand fire extinguisher and a simple roll bar and not a cage.
The first season of "Le Volant Quebecois" took place in 1976. It consisted of 11 events, five of which were non-championship. The races were held on the Mont-Tremblant, Sanair (the small oval and the road circuit), Trois-Rivieres and Mosport Park. Some events saw starting grids of 26 Civics. Among the well-known participants are Jacques Bienvenue, Jacques Villeneuve and his brother Gilles, Richard Spenard, Marc Dancose, rally champion Jean-Paul Perusse, journalist Pierre Lecours, stock car champion Jean-Paul Cabana, Sanair track owner Jacques Guertin and even Peter Broeker.
The races were very hotly contested with tremendously intense battles all over the field. Despite their mechanical simplicity, the small Civics still put on a great show on the track.
Known issues:
*some skins where painted from the face lift model
*The cars do not have their own sounds. It uses the sound of the Mini from P&G
Version 1.01: re-upload due to an (essential) missing file.
