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If I was you I’d forget the sports cat / decat. It really doesn’t need it. Better to spend your money on a good intake and intercooler. The reason you’ll need an intercooler is the more power / boost you run the quicker heat soak sets in. Yes you can get 400bhp without one but trust me if you...

Have the geometry checked. Sounds like the rear wheels may be toeing out. Had this on my old FN2 after a poor setup from a supposed specialist garage. Had the geo done on the FK8 and it was way out from factory (don’t ask me what it was as I’ve lost the sheet with the settings on). I’ve done...

Another FK8?

Unfortunately that tyre wear on the Conti’s is normal.

Some nice vids. Out of interest where have you mounted your camera?

Love Hartside pass. Cracking bit of road. Great scenery as well.

I’ve gone for the PS4S 255/35 R20 and it’s the best thing I’ve done. Ride is more composed. Potholes that you hit by accident don’t hit the alloy. Speedo is about 1 mph out but still over reads (just by a smaller amount). I won’t hesitate to use this size again in the future. Added bonus that...

Small disk lock fits the FK8 fine.

Well what can I say. No more modding. Repeat no more mods......lol One area the FK8 lacks is in the sound department. The exhaust is near silent. After seeing an offer on the book of face I purchased a Milltek part res exhaust. Got the exhaust fitted today. Sounds a lot better. Nice rumble at...

Small update. After running with a full size wheel as a spare which took up the majority of boot space, I took the plunge and bought a space saver spare wheel kit. This kit supplies the wheel, tyre, jack etc but also replaces the whole false floor and isn't cheap (£460 from Honda). Tegiwa sell...

Haha. Came back to keep an eye on you. All well thanks. Hope all is well with yourself Bobby.

Fast forward to last weekend when I used up some birthday money on a little present..... Compares nicely with my old FN2 :D

FK8 Been a while since I've been on here to update this. Also been through a few cars. The GTC VXR went as the gearbox was getting really bad. Was only a matter of time before it needed a replacement. I had an Audi TT for 12 months that leaked like the titanic. Just got rid of a...

Thanks. :) My mate has just bought a Z4 28i and that is quick enough. Really nice car. I would imagine the 35i to really shift. The VXR isn't that quick off the line but once moving it does pull quite well. Really needs either a bigger turbo or hybrid turbo to make the most of it.......

Thanks. :) I would have loved to go down the forced induction route with the FN2 however it wasn't to be (if I had my time again that's the route I would take). I'd stuck to the n/a principle as that was what the car was all about. As I'd had the compression increased I couldn't just stick on...

It's been a while since I've been on here and rather than set up a whole new car thread I decided I would just carry on with this one. I've now had the VXR for over 8 months and thought I would give you an update as to what I've done with it etc.... Firstly I had an issue early on with the...

Cheers Pete. Already got a small list of mods in readiness for a track day in the new year. Want to see what it really will do. ;)

Yep, 2nd one I've had. Get over the stigma and they're actually good cars. ;)

Well I eventually realised I could never 'replace' the FN2 as it was track orientated. The VXR is a nice looking car (main reason for purchase) and reasonable handling but I am only 3 months in John. No telling what next year holds. lol.

I've had the VXR for nearly 3 months and put a few miles on it so it's about time I wrote a review of my thoughts on what I've bought. I sold the FN2 basically because I was bored and wanted a change. I was also getting tired of the every day noise within the car (even with the resonated...

Glad you've bought this over the BMW John. Never been sold on the 1 series looks. Think they look bland and ugly. FK2 certainly ain't bland! ;)

Cheers Pete. New purchase is going well. Will probably start a mods thread for it at some point although not planning to do loads other than take it on track. Old age and comfy cars, it's all the rage. lol

Aye they are quite rare at the moment. See the odd one around here but only once in a blue moon. :)

You trying to give Loxy a run for his money? :):):)

Nice write up old man. ;)

:lol: Might be the title of a new mods thread......

Very probably John. Just got to find out what precautions I need (sump baffle, brake pads etc). Be good to see how both cars perform. :)

I have said I was keeping the car and when I said it I meant it. Thing is I have had an itch (or two) for a while. I don't normally keep cars for more than a couple of years. I've had the FN2 for nearly 4.5 years and had loads of fun. Enjoyed modding it and wiping the smile off one or two...

Oh you can't have Stoptech's without coilovers. It's against the law. lol

Cheers Pete. I knew I had to update soon otherwise I would have to write a novel to catch up! I did enjoy the 3" exhaust but it has to be said the car is more suited to daily use than before. Motorway runs are much nicer with no drone whatsoever, even with the back seats out. Perhaps I won't...

Cheers Ben. Yeah the Mugen intake looks superb. Couldn't see it go somewhere else when it was offered. Sound wise, I can't really tell any change tbh as the 3" exhaust that was fitted beforehand drowned out any intake noise from the Skunk2. What I do know is that it is quieter than the CPL...

Thats the plan John. Stevie should be measuring the space there on your car today. If you think on remind him on. ;)

Update 3 - well the vids from Cadwell Park last week. Apologies in video 4 for the bad language. I now know my car is a hell of a lot quieter inside with the Milltek resonated exhaust. Session 1 Cadwell Park track day 11th August 2015 - Honda Civic FN2 Session 1 - YouTube Session 2...

Update 2. After having issues with the noise of my TDi North 3" exhaust (new neighbours were not too happy with 5am starts) I bought a Milltek resonated exhaust. This left me with an issue in that I could not run with a cat between track days. The TDi exhaust was ideal for this purpose being...

Time for some updates............ Well I had and issue with 2 of my Federal RSR tyres. I did the Croft track day and a few days later noticed an issue on one of the tyre. This ' issue' was also present on one other tyre.......... Tyre 1 Tyre 2 As can be seen there is a split across the...

Looks stunning Chris. Got to stop looking at your car as it is giving me to many ideas. lol

Chuffing hell Pete, talk about roller coaster ride. Thought I'd catch up on your thread and saw the clutch issue followed by 'I'm selling up' post. My heart sunk. Glad to see you've come to your senses and are aiming to keep it. Cheap daily with 4 doors (Accord?) for a daily then full retard on...

No problem John (I believe you, honest lol). Updated attendee list.

As per the title a track day at Cadwell Park on Tuesday 11th August. This is a general car track day run by MSV. TIMETABLE 07:30 Signing On 08:30 Briefing 09:00 Track Time Begins 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Track Time Restarts 17:00 Track Time Ends Tuesday 11 Aug 2015 - General Car Track Day at...

Glad you ain't messing about John. I know how you feel with regards the exhaust. As my Tdi North one is now off my car I am running a Milltek resonated (yes you read that right). Thought I would be disappointed but I find am am enjoying the car more. Pleasant to drive on motorways and nice and...

Well in record time (for me anyway) here are my vids. A couple of sessions are lost due to corrupt files (think one of my SD cards is knackered). One session was lost due to not starting the camera (doh). Croft Track Day 19/5/15 Honda Civic FN2 - Session 1 - YouTube Croft Track Day...

Did a track day at Croft on 19th May with Lazytrev & Silver Cider off Civinfo. First time at Croft circuit and not one of the best events for me personally due to suspected dodgy fish the evening beforehand. Plenty of huey & lewy during the night and no sleep! The track itself is nice and...

Booked: 1. Staffs Deltic (Paul) 2. Trevor Lubbock 3. Silvercider (Daniel)

As per the title.................... Tuesday 19th May 2015 Croft circuit with Javelin Sign in starts from 07.45hrs Track opens 09.15hrs until 17.00hrs. Costs £179.00 Be good to get a few along for the day. The more the merrier. Booked: 1. Staffs Deltic (Paul) 2. Trevor Lubbock

FN2 is running fine thanks Pete. Dunno what's going on though? We are into March and I haven't spent a penny on it! New Civic doesn't float my boat TBH. Think I will end up with a 1.0 Fiesta next. ;)

Liking the internal bling Pete. Looks a class finish. :)

Nice write up Pete but no need to whine on........... ;)

Sorry Pete I was too late. You've already ordered them! You'll love them. :)

Great news on the forthcoming booking at Grinspeed Pete. Sorry I didn't manage to reply in time on the post you left on my mods thread (although the 24 hours from the request to your decision to buy didn't give me much time to respond. lol) You will love the final drive. The car will feel a lot...

Finally got time to upload the rest of my track day sessions at Silverstone from November. During sessions 3 & 4 the track was getting progressively drier making the laps quicker. Very enjoyable. 3rd Session Silverstone Track Day 10th November 2014 - 3rd Session - Honda Civic Type R FN2 -...

Only got one session uploaded from Silverstone. This is the 2nd session. The first wasn't recorded as I forgot . It was a real pity as not only was the first session with an instructor but also for the fact that I went off twice! Eitherway enjoy this 2nd session which was damp and very slippery...

Managed to get last two vids from Donington uploaded, so here they are............ Donington Park 21/10/14 - Track Day - Honda Civic Type R FN2 - Session 8 - YouTube Donington Park Track Day 21/10/14 - Honda Civic FN2 - Session 9 - YouTube __________________

Paid Stevie & Lee a visit at Grinspeed last Monday to get my broken brakes sorted. Was worried that when they tried to get the bell housing off that the pins would be knackered and the housing would not be in good enough shape to be re-used. As it happens I need not have worried. The new discs...

Will have to make some enquiries in the new year when the finances have recovered. There is no question about the braking ability of the pads. They are awesome. Can certainly understand someone wanting them fitted to their car after a run out in one with them fitted. Nothing else is going to...

Had a quick look at these. It appears they do replacement for OEM discs which doesn't really help with have the BBK fitted. Needing the car repaired ASAP as it is my daily I have ordered a set of Stoptech replacements. My intention is to try and find something else that will fit and work with...

Cadbury's LCA's FTW not! How long had they been on Ben? Car looking very clean and that exhaust will send people diving for cover! Sounds mental. :)

Cheers John. It would have happened with or without the instructor in the car. The track was quite bad in places! The cracks I think have been caused by heat generated by the Performance Friction pads I had in. The stopping ability of these pads is on another planet. I fitted them before...

Had an interesting track day yesterday at Silverstone with Trevor (Lazytrev) & Paul (Typesgt4me). Start of the day was wet and the track rather slippery in places. Had booked tuition and was at first upset that I was first victim of the day. Basically I went out on 2 lots of parade laps at a...

After my poor gear change at Donington and subsequent over rev I took the decision that it was best to change my timing chain, tensioner and guides. They have been on the car from new, done 40,000 miles and 9 track days. I do not wish to destroy my engine so preferred to play safe. Yesterday I...

Few more vids from Donington uploaded................. Donington Park (National) Track Day 21/10/14 - Honda Civic FN2 - Session Four - YouTube Donington Park (National) Track Day 21/10/14 - Honda Civic FN2 - Session 5 - YouTube Donington Park (National) Track Day 21/10/14...

Hi Steve, As per pm, you won't get any gains out of a throttle body on it's own. Wait until you can fit a race exhaust manifold and get a custom map fitted. That will transform the car. :)

As Loxy says I have one fitted to mine. You don't need to trim the chassis leg just a few alterations to the the base and back of the passenger head light. It is a great bit of kit and for me proved well worth the hassle of getting it fitted (it was done at Grinspeed as they had done one...

Car is looking great Chris. Brakes must feel superb in comparison to oem.

Lovely car. Any plans or just keeping as is?

The other week I paid Donington Park a visit with Trev, Colin & Jordan for what turned out to be one wet and slippery track day. The day was littered with red flags and various spins from the rear wheel drive contingent. Donington lived up to it's reputation of being difficult in the wet. The...

If the final drive doesn't make any noise it will be me Ben who will be whining (:lol:). Clutch will have to put up with a couple of track days with approx 600 miles on from fitting. If it isn't worn in beforehand, I am certain it will be afterwards! It's more a case of me getting used to the...

Cheers Ben. Yes the FD as above. Stevie said it may gain some noise when it has a few miles on it however they have been slightly redesigned and it may stay silent. :( The shortened ratios leave the car eager to rev and it feels more urgent on the road. 'm looking forward to giving it a good...

No the final drive John. :)

Cheers John. As I've had a new clutch fitted Stevie said to take it easy for a few days just to make sure it has bedded in properly, therefore I haven't pushed it. It does feel more 'spritely' though. The only thing that has dissapointed me is the lack of noise! One of my mates has one fitted...

Well the car hasn't been messed with for a while, mainly because I have been happy with it. Having the engine at a level that any improvement would mean big bucks (I've spent enough in that department) I had a few plans in the back of my mind. Cue a few weeks ago when Stevie at Grinspeed posted...

Another session from Oulton Park on 25th July. Oulton Park Track Day 7th Session 25th July 2014 - YouTube

Did a track day in July (25th) at Oulton Park. Haven't had time to write any updates to the thread, so here goes: Having fitted a fresh set of Yellowstuff pads I had to put some mileage on them before the track day itself. Unfortunately due to work commitments I didn't manage the full mileage...

Aye don't like waste.;)

Yes ported along with the head.

Thanks, so do I. lol. After seeing some of the cars on display at Silverstone Classic last Sunday it might be up for sale at the end of the year! The alloys are Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s and the air intake manifold is an RRC. I would have fitted a Skunk2 intake and TB but to be honest the...

Couldn't honestly answer. It doesn't really fit an FN2 without some jiggery pokery. It is a good piece of kit though.

When I was at Stevie's the other week for the service and MOT he said my front pads were very low. I ordered some fresh EBC Yellowstuff pads and set about changing them. Think Stevie was right............... Must keep a closer eye on them in future.

Small update: Car was taken to Grinspeed for a service last week. Whilst there I had the gearbox oil changed, brake fluid change, geo check, general health check and a Clockwise Motion baffle fitted. I already have a Mugen baffled sump fitted by TDi North which has a plate welded in on the...

About £300. That was cost of 2nd hand intake, fitting and mapping and taking into account selling my old intake.:)

Cheers. It is good fun. :)

Here is a short drive-by video taken of my car passing the pits at Anglesey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YRTWtxeJKY

Here is another video which was the last session of the day at Anglesey. Angelsey Track Day 21st May 2014 - Coastal Circuit - Honda Civic FN2 Final session - YouTube Want to go back soon..........

As some of you know I went on a track day at Anglesey last week. First time I have been there and a very scenic location it is to. It is taking me ages to upload some of these videos (approx 12 hours a video!). Below is the last session in the morning at Anglesey on the GP circuit. I shall not...

Cheers Pete. Would be good if my car hadn't taken over the mantle of trouble maker. Got something wrong as it doesn't want to go above 4000rpm. Going back to TDI North week on weds to get it looked at. It obviously doesn't like something! Corsa still makes me laugh. Bet he won't drive that...

Cheers John. Happy to give it the full bean treatment now.;) You're more than welcome to come passenger but as I have said before, I ain't quick, its the others who are slow. :) I reckon you ought to get yours on track soon. Give it a work out.

Glad it is sorted Pete. It appears that yours isn't the first one that they have come across. Shame as it is poor build quality form Skunk2. Good though that it is an easy fix. Fingers crossed that you get some good reliability after this. :)

This Tuesday 22nd I set off back to TDi North to have new uprated fuel injectors, an uprated fuel pump fitted and the engine mapped to suit. I want to tell you a story................... The run on the M6 was very interesting. The M6 was as usual busy with rush hour traffic with some periods...

Been thinking over the winter period about what wheel and tyre set up I want to run. I had been planning to fit track day tyres to the 17's and fit sensible tyres to the 18's for wet track days / winter period. Looking at how much tread is still left on the 17's I have decided against it. I...

Haven't been yet........ but want to.:)

Would have loved to go on this one but waiting on new injectors to be fitted in May. No track days until then.:(

Glad it is sorted Pete. Now time to enjoy.:)

Much better Craig. :)

Cheers John. If you can get the Skunk2 to fit then I would definitely recommend one. :)

Cheers Ben. It surprised me how much gain I got from a better intake. Map is very smooth and the car feels great. Aside upgrading the fuel pump and injectors I am done. A set of ITBs would be nice to look at but I wouldn't get any gain. With the Skunk2 fitted the engine is getting all the air...

Cheers Pete.:) Surprising what you can do with the right bits fitted. :)

Nothing ever runs smoothly! As Ben says probably a sensor that is playing up. Be good to see it sorted though. :)

Nice (big) write up Ben. Car looks superb with proper brakes fitted and nice seats. Really feel your pain over the coilover issue. Nothing worse than having new shiny bits fitted then having something break or go wrong and stop you from enjoying them. Hope you get it sorted soon (I know Stevie...

Some of you may well know I bought a Skunk2 intake a few months back. It was bought on a whim and once I sat down and worked out costs for fitting + mapping I initially decided I wouldn't make enough gains therefore put it up for sale. No takers came to the fore and so I decided I would have to...

Very nice. Be good to see it on track at some point this year. :)

Welcome back to Honda John. Looks very nice and I'm looking forward to seeing it in the metal in the not too distant future.:)