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I think your right Loxy. The guy that's buying mine is in a bit of a rush, he's already waited 3 weeks so I'm going to see what I can find tomorrow.

and this was my original email to them: Laura, I popped in yesterday and viewed the Civic Type R. I’ve got to say when I saw it my heart sank as it was far from the mint condition you stated, it looked like the previous owner hadn't remotely looked after it. Every single wheel had some sort...

This is what the salesman said: Good morning David, The front spoiler has not been replaced and has been repaired to a high standard as you would expect. If this is not to your satisfaction and wish to cancel the order I will arrange a full refund of any deposit paid by yourself. Please...

Another update: Swansway Honda after previously agreeing to replace the scrapped front spoiler have done a repair (painted it) so I'm really not happy as the finish isn't painted originally and I have my doubts over the durability of a painted finish. Its annoying as I emailed them a list of...

https://www.swanswaygarages.com/honda/used-cars/6695117-honda-civic-2.0-i-vtec-type-r-gt/

I had to let it go, couldn't afforr to keep both, just storing it would have cost me an additional £80 a month as I've no space at home, it was when I worked out I've spent £4800 on storing my EK9 I decided I couldn't also keep the FN2. The FK2 was Rochdale sales managers car and the ex...

Bit of an update. I've found an FK2 at Honda in Roachdale but it's a shed! The worst condition newish car I have ever seen, all 4 wheels damaged, front spoiler scuffed, bonnet all stone chipped, Type R badges on the mats look like someone has rubbed them down with aluminium oxide paper. It's a...

Thats maybe what I should do, she wants rid of her Fiat but was talking about wanting so stupid BMW electric car.

haha It sounds like you've met my wife!!! I'm actually not sure I'd do the modification thing again! I'm 40 now and while I loved it all when I was younger I guess I've just grown up now and have more trust in Hondas engineers. :)

I keep trying to get my Mrs to get something nice and comfy and use that as our family car but she's a pretty terrible driver and finds her Abarth 500 difficult to park! Can't see her manage with something like an S4

The thought had crossed my mind!!

I've had my 2007 FN2 since 2009, even though it was my second Type R after a 2002 EP3 its the car which got me into the Honda scene and modifying and before my son arrived I had some great adventures in the car, like going to Spa, meets downs south etc. and I've met people I'm still mates with...

It was and it looked OK, didn't appear to have any damage. I'm sure my mechanic has checked all the connections to the likes of the ABS sensors and ABS modulator

It started the same time the engine and loom was fitted. Grinspeed actually replaced one ABS Sensor and then my car was put on a trailer and sent back to me. Once I got it home the ABS and VSA lights all came on and have been on since. Since getting it back I've replaced another 2 ABS wheel...

Yeah recently replaced all 4 tyres with Toyo's of the same size.

Having trouble finding the codes going to call Honda tomorrow and ask if they have record of them from when my car was in. Long story with the engine / wiring loom - short version I powder coated my rocker cover - sand from the blasting process was left in the cover and made it way into the...

Thanks, I'll check my service receipts for details on exactly what the error codes were. I actually bought a replacement ABS Control unit from eBay a few months back to try but my mechanic is convinced it wont make a difference and recons its a difficult job. He seems to think replacing the...

Is that the ABS ECU or Modulator?? I was talking to a mechanic (not a Honda specialist - just a general mechanic) and he was saying the wheel bearings? Something about them being magnetic and thats what the ABS sensor reads off? But I wasn't sure if that was the case on the FN2.

Hi Guys, I'm having issues with my 2007 FN2. Basically if I go above say 40MPH I get a ABS and VSA warning light (orange come on) If I stop the car and turn the engine off and back on and then set off driving it'll go off until I exceed around 40MPH then it comes back on. I've had the error...

Pistonheads has just done a feature on the EK9: http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features-heroes/honda-civic-type-r-ek9--ph-heroes/35148

Is your FN2 the light weight edition? Just noticed you've got no fog lights

I know I should have just done OEM clean, but really wanted to see what the quality of the replica parts was like. If it turns out rubbish I'll remove them and put it back to OEM. My mechanic said it bolted straight on, no issues at all and it aligns perfectly. I'll post some pictures once it...

Oops, I've been messing about with my Photobucket, fixed now! It shames me to say but my Fugen parts have arrived, pretty rubbish quality if I'm honest but this project is on a budget! Got the grill and lip from Knightracer, the lip arrived with a crack already in it! The wing actually...

Nothing fancy, just the DIC ones as I wanted to stick with the OEM valve train. The cams made pretty good peak power, but the torque was woeful. With all supporting mods I actually made less torque than a standard FN2 - the curve is very straight with the VTEC crossover high in the rev range...

I've got Drag Cartel cams in my FN2, cant say I'd really reconmmend those to anyone but I beleive the rest of his stuff is awesome. Just dont forget Yanks are all about 1/4 mile drag races, not blasting round a track.

Nice build plans. I wouldnt beleive all of what you read on the US forums with regards gains. They seem so be able to make 10WHP increases by just fitting a silicon intake hose.... I'd do as much research as you can before settling on what parts to fit and speak to a few companies here in the...

Looks great I think. What front lip do you have?

Thanks to Paul at Spooner Restorations my DC5 Brembo's have now been restored to good as new. Really pleased with the finish and cant wait to get them fitted

I'm considering trying these next. I've been using Hankook RS2's - really impressed with them on the track, but a bit scary in the winter / wet weather.

Thanks. Yeah the rails are Buddyclub, but had to be modified to mount the seat belt retainer. I'm told Bride's rails come with this already but I'd already bought Buddyclubs so went with modifying them.

nightmare! How did that happen?

Not a new mod as its been on the car for a while, but just realised I hadnt posted any pictures. Tegiwa Kevlar slam panel to match the intake and Spoon plug cover I'm really impressed with the quality, I know Tegiwa get some stick for producing knock off's but I've been really impressed...

Those look metal so I guess theres a chance, if your not careful.

I've only ever used one of those when my Mugen gauges got installed and it was to remove interior trim rather than exterior. I'm sure it would still do the job though.

They just slot in, really easy to replace. I managed to rip my front arch off a few winters ago, but it was just a matter of replacing a few clips.

I broke so many of those stupid arch clips when I did mine, luckily the dealers keep them in stock!

Thanks guys. I'll have a shop around and see what I can find.

Hi Guys, Does anyone know if you can use spacers with EP3 OEM wheels? I had a set that I tried on my Works wheels on my FN2 and the wheels didnt have the recess for the bolts to sit in. I'm trying to fit DC5 Brembo's on my EP3 with the OEM wheels....

Just heard back from my mechanic with regards sorting out the bodywork and wheels, he said he would remove the bonnet and front bumper and spoiler paint them on their own blend the colour into both front wings,brush touch and lacquer any scratches remove some dents from the n/s/r panel and them...

Found my graph for the Drag Cartels (prior to getting the decat fitted)

Yeah its much harder to get power of the FN2 because of the exhaust manifold design, its tight! Plus my manifold isnt a true race header as its a shorty. I doubt I'd see a massive increase even if I did swap to a race header though. Its worth chatting to TDI North, they tuned my car with the...

I think alot of the US forums are full of hype! The cams make great peak figures but the torque is pretty rubbish. Less than FD2 / DC5 / TSX cams. On my car with a J's Racing 60RS exhaust, J's Racing FX Pro 4-2 manifold with decat, J35 TB, RRC and Tegiwa intake on TDI Norths Dyno I made 250BHP...

Car looks great. I'm running Drag Cartel DIC cams in my FN2 and wouldnt really reconmend them. I've got less torque than an OEM FN2. TDI North's own cams look pretty good and seem to be getting good results, those are drop in and run on OEM valve train.

Saw the car over on THRLL. I know everyone says Champ White is the best colour but I think DC2's look amazing in yellow.

Got a plan for that - its coming out!

It used to be great but some strange ideas of humour going on over there and lots of tuner wars going on.

Thanks guys. I'm happy with them, wasnt sure at first about the colour and I always wanted a pair of Brides but the Buddyclubs are great on price. I think for what I paid for 2 Bubbyclubs plus rails was the same as 1 Bride seat :D

I asked Pottsy to delete it as I'm sick of that forum and what goes on over there...

Seats are now all installed, just waiting for a pair of resistors to arrive from HK to disable the airbag warning lights.

Thanks. Fingers crossed I get some torque back as its woeful at the moment! lol

Not sure if you've already seen this but its a nice little read: http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=161&i=26649

That looks really good. Is it all stripped out or does it have rear seats?

Arent the cams something TODA A3's but with the lift reduced to OEM safe limits?

I thought that it was CPL but then it was in 2 parts.... didnt realise thats how it used to be. Have you seen the Skunk2 CAI?

Was the ATR for the Euro market only or was it out in Japan too?

That looks great, I've always loved the ATR

WOW that looks like its in really good condition.

Looking good! What intake is that?

Yeah dont think I'll bother with Manifolds etc - to be honest tuning my FN2 was one of the worst decisions I ever made as NA tuning is a serious money pit where you can spend thousands and make the car worse! lol Might be fun to strip it all back and see what its like on the track too...

Thats actually a really good idea and makes sense with the FN2 already being modded. It would be nice to have a clean OEM car with a few mods from the JDM car. Thats a great idea about the bushes as I bet it makes a huge difference and really tightens the handling back up

Thats exactly the plan. Once I've got the bodywork sorted out and the OEM wheels reconditioned the plan is to fit some sort of intake (not 100% sure which one yet) and an exhaust and then get it mapped. Because I'm trying to do it all on the cheap if I go for new parts then I'm considering...

Thanks, I'm hoping the importers going to under seal it all but just for good measure I might get my mechanic to coat it all in Waxoyl.

lol I couldnt make my mind up between the EK9 and the DC2 so it was almost 2 Civics and an Integra!

Thanks, I didnt think of looking in for the sale section

Thanks. I'm pretty sure the Buddyclub rails sit slightly lower. I know what you mean about the seating position in the FN2, it is slightly high.

You can pick them up really cheap now! I've seen some going for less than a Final Edition EP3

Thanks dude :)

Have seen a few FN2's with those TDI North drop in cams, will be interesting to see what they make in an EP3.

Thanks, its starting to show its age a little now with various panels that have faded, but that'll all be getting sorted out :)

Hi Guys Now my FN2 is almost finished and I intend to keep the EK9 I've bought standard I've turned my attention to my EP3. This is very much going to be a build on the cheap. The car has been in my wife's daily drive for the past few years and therefore has really had a hard life! So...

Forgot to mention the car also made it into the US Honda Tuning Magazine Some random pics from a photo shoot a friend did for me:

Thanks guys, I've ended up going for the EK9 and have this on order from Torque GT:

Havent updated this is a while but now I'm getting my build thread deleted over on Civinfo I'll be fully migrating to TRO! Please be gentle! Anyway not much has been happening with my FN2. I'm currently trying to extract more torque from my current setup without removing the Drag Cartel cams so...

I know I should try before I buy, I've never driven either. I've got a EP3 and FN2 but know both are completely different to the early Type R's

Thanks for the reply Allen, did the EK9 feel alot slower than the DC2?

Hi Guys, Can anyone thats owned an EK9 and DC2 advise me which one they liked better?? Thanks David

Hi Rebecca, Nice looking EP, can I ask if the Mugen grill is genuine?

Awesome car and love the colour

Nice looking manifold Sun When I had my J's fitted and retained the cat, even without a tune it made about 5BHP more over OEM so your sure to get gains, more so if you get a custom tune.

Thanks :) Regarding the calipers all I do is spray them with Billbury wheel cleaner and then give them a good jet wash! Maybe its my pads as the Project Mu's dont seem to produce lots of dust. Mini Update: J's radiator hoses arrived today (thanks Caroline and Sumopower) had a good look at...

Still cant believe your car hasnt been snapped up Ed....

Hi, i fancy some Bride seats and have been looking on eBay and I did a Google search for Bride Seats UK and came across this site: http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/brand/bride-seats/cat_208.html Now the prices on eBay seem to be loads cheaper and usually when something is too good to be true it...

Awesome, I want a DC2 now!

No major updates, I still havent got round to getting the decat pipe fitted but I'm loving Romains map, pulls really well so should be excellent when I get round to getting it done. I've ordered some J's Racing radiator hoses, stupidly expensive at £300+ VAT but I figured I've gone down the J's...

Spoke to Paul about it last week, its not just a tweak thats needed, as the decat and increased flow will make a massive difference.... Thanks pal... I do still like the XD9's just think I bought them in the wrong width and offset as the Rays fill the arches so much better. I'm keeping hold of...

I just hope it works!

J's Decat pipe arrived! I'm hoping this is the final bit of the puzzle that pulls my mid range torque up!

My Dyno print out from Eurospec:

Loving what you're doing, some amazing parts!

Thanks guys :) Not really sure what to do with the car next. This was really meant to be my last big spend on it, but I've had to get a decat pipe as the cams I went for (Drag Cartel DIC's) arent really performing as well in terms of torque and I'm hoping the decat pipe will help boost that a...

Hi guys, I had my FN2 tuned by Romain last week, I'm really happy with how the car drives but before I went lots of people warned me his dyno reads low. Previously I'd had the car on TDI North's Dyno and made 239bhp and most people seemed to think that dyno reads high! My car made 226.7bhp at...

Thanks! The steering wheel was from Caroline at Sumopower, not sure if I can put the price incase my wife ever reads this! lol I think it was about £700!

Thanks John, I think the steering wheel is the item I like most, I think as I wasnt expecting much as the original photos didnt do it justice when it was fitted I was like ohhhh thats nice! I had a new full tune from Romain and that instantly resolved the issues I was having. I dont think...

I had a Jazz on loan from Honda when my 3rd gear was getting done so I know what you mean John.... One thing I did think was good was the brakes! Felt so much better than my FN2 (pre Spoons)

Thanks Ed and fancy seeing you here!

Thanks, the tow hooks are actually coming off now, the rear was damaged on the dyno so I'm removing them both. Will put them back on when I do more track days though

Been a while since I've been on the forum, but I'm hoping to make a return and post a bit more as the other forum I was using has gone down the toilet! Anyway done a few bits to the car in the past few months. Just had a J's Racing exhaust Manifold, 60SS exhaust, J's Steering wheel, J's cam...

Just wanted to say how awesome your car is, I think its a real shame Total Honda dont do a feature on it as its an awesome machine with some nicely selected JDM parts on it. I agree with Ed on this, that Prelude was awful! For me so far Total Honda has totally missed the mark with the cars that...

Thanks! Ended up needing a 5mm spacer, so on an OEM wheel I think you'd need 10mm as mine are ET53. Even with 5mm the calipers are still really, really close! No drama in fitting them though, just had to trim that guard that goes behind the rotors Thanks again James for getting most of the...

Car is now finished, the final parts (Spoon calipers) arrived last week and I had them fitted on Friday, at last I can stop spending! Some pictures taken on the North Yorks Moors this morning: