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Seems a few companies have infringed a patent previously by producing a "replica" for BMW vehicles: http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=GruppeM+patent&meta=&aq=f&oq= Well said. 92,000 is still 92,000 in Japan. It has no more value to them now than it did 2 years ago. Its the...

Fact of the matter is you don't see a "Tein failures thread" or "Exe-Tec failures thread". What does that tell you? There are so many reported problems with "cheaper" coilovers that would make anyone stand up and take notice. It boils down to manufacturing, business ethics and nothing more...

Tein: Entry: Basic Entry: Superstreet without UM Entry: Superstreet with UM Mid: Type Flex Mid: Mono Flex Racing only: Super Racing Racing only: N1 What ones are you saying have failed? SR and N1? Anyone using these on the road is a ****ing mong. You can't even buy Super Racing without...

How can anyone stick ANY coilover that is unproven, do 100 miles then post a review "OMFGz u needz dez coloverz"? Which seems to have been the common case on many forums with BC, and D2 before that. Now almost a year on there are more and more failures cases. As I said, pretty much any...

I agree. This is so true.

Firstly thanks for the educated, well thought our reply rather than the generic "you fail" reply that seems all too common on forums now:lol: Secondly, this thread is about BC. Not Meister R. Can't help thinking you are using this to promote your brand.:lol: (can't blame you for trying!)...

Agree. Not just about covering costs of manufacture (like cheap pikey companies that just copy someone elses work) but cost of R+D and then again something called profit which keeps companies afloat so they aren't working out of some dirty mill selling at the cheapest possible prices...

Truf.;)

What was wrong with that? You'd be surprised what gets banded about behind the scenes with regard to products. The sign of a quality coilover is not how it feels being put on a car 50,000 mile / 6 year old car. Pretty much any coilover put on a car that has covered this mileage is going to...

2008 or 2009?:lol:

We'll see what happens with the Yen in 2009. The BOJ cut rates from 0.5 to 0.1%, I think we'll see negative interest in Japan again for the first time in years to start getting borrowing from Japan going again. YCT or Yen Carry Trade has always meant for a weak Yen which is what ultimately...

If anyone knows anything more about this cars history please either post it up here or PM me. I am concerned by the 2 owners in 18 months and the possibility of gearbox problems. I remember reading on some forums about an FD2 from this dealership that had gearbox problems and in the end, the...

Jesus that FD2 is tempting..

Increases in Japan have been minimal from HKS, Tein etc. Its the Yen - £ that has caused the huge hikes.

This is happening across the board Harv. Tein are having a small increase in Japan from 01/01 but the costs to Tein UK have shot up sharply with the fall in sterling value against the Yen.:rolleyes: Spoon Sports Europe, Cusco UK, Rays UK etc have all followed suit. Some distributors aren't...

Its been cancelled. No HSC/New NSX no matter what the engine. Honda were a long way along with development, I can see them blowing the dust off this project in 12-18 months time if the economy picks up. Honda has been one of the most badly hit manufacturers for some reason?

That's a great price Paul. With the Yen as it is hats off to you at that price.:D

Mugen N1's are around £1000 for DC5 etc. There is no information on the Mugen website so I cannot confirm the price as yet.

Kakimoto Regu06R FTW:p http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpVFDf4NCug http://www.vtecdirect.com/online/item--Kakimoto-Regu06R--H21351.html

I think there is a possibility of Honda using the FN2 base for rallying.. I know its being used in Group N (you need a limited production run of x cars (500 I think) to use a car in Group N) but maybe a WRC entry is on the cars? The rear styling reminds me of the 206 Marcus Gronholm used to...

It was on the cards behind the scenes matey:p .. Huge European market for the FN2.. And with talks about the FN2 being the rally base and being sold in Japan too it was inevitable.:D

http://www.mugen-power.com/topics/news/080826/index.html:o

Translation required me thinks Joel.. I should have mine on tonight/tomorrow bud. Hopefully we can make progress..

I guess its going to take some getting used to buddy.. The dampers stiffen up at certain speeds.. I am going to have a few settings on our DC5 (road, fast road and circuit).. based on our roads around here its going to have to be soft under 20mph for speed bumps/small children and stiffer for...

Takata's FTW;)

Fitment was straight forward - fitting kit is easy and well engineered. No fouling the heat shield etc. Just simple bolt on application.;)

Bride seats :eek:

some pics of the Mu brakes + Bride seats.. All arrived on Friday.. Hopefully finishing off the installation this afternoon/tonight.. Also fitting the Tanabe suspension /TEAS system.;)

Drop me a PM of what you are after.. We sell OEM FD2 parts and can ship to the states for you.. Cheers

http://www.vtecdirect.com/online/item--Honda-OEM-Wind-Deflectors--HOEM-DC5-002.html ;)

All on a nice plane from Japan Joel :) GruppeM Ram Air Intake System Kakimoto Regu06R Tanabe Sustec Pro Five Suspension Tanabe Electric Active Suspension I've got the Tanabe coming over for our DC5 so if there are any teething problems you will get the benefit of our experience (and...

Good man :lol:

Kakimoto FTW: http://www.vtecdirect.com/online/item--Kakimoto-Regu06R--H21376.html :lol: :lol:

OEM seats are gone.. Bride rails are in place but waiting for the seats to arrive.. Kakimoto Regu06R arrives today Project Mu 4 pots + rotors etc are due in 10/04 Feel's bonnet due in 18/04

http://www.vtecdirect.com/online/item--Spoon-L-S-D-Kit--41000-DC5-000.html ;)

Ebay:p

We did have our DC5 advertised but after a lot of soul searching and talks with the girlfriend (it is her car after all!) we have decided to keep it and make it into something pretty special :p I have a lot of OEM and current parts advertised here...

Loving that :twisted: Stroker with the boost eh? :o

I hear what you are saying - we are working on a database update to cover the FN2.. Things like res covers, carbon plug covers, oil filler caps, drop in filters etc will all be listed for the FN2. :p

Al, I've been talking to Mugen for the last month about FN2 market.. I suggested trowling through the forums (this one and CTRO) to get an idea of the market. I tried explaining it wasn't the same market as the JDM DC5 :lol:

Plenty of options here: http://www.vtecdirect.com/online/cat--Intake--AP1_Intake.html :p

Already sold 2 of these.. :twisted: http://www.vtecdirect.com/online/item--GruppeM-Ram-Air-Intake-System--FR-FD2.html

Hi mate - put it through the site again.. :)

You tried to place the order through our site matey but the order didn't go through or did you buy it elsewhere?

:p :p

Thats 10% off Cusco. Not Carbing.:lol:

Cheers sugarpuff:p

Yes they fit over the GruppeM.. :p http://www.vtecdirect.com/online/item--Carbing-Front-Strut-Brace-TypeD-steel--614+219+0.html http://www.vtecdirect.com/online/item--Carbing-Front-Strut-Brace-TypeD-aluminium--624+219+0.html

Don't worry Ian. We save the fast driving for track.. No city traffic jams:p :p :p

We have a mint 96 Spec DC2 with under 60k on the clock for sale.. Check out the vendors section. :)

250.. Just read... Spoon socks :eek: .. 450bhp/450lb/ft of torque then :p

The more I see CW FD2's the more I want one :)

We have this system on offer at the moment:p

I am expecting a complete list of their products in the next day or so. All products will be available through us and our online store.

Well VTEC Direct are now UK agents for Tracy Sports. I will get prices up shorlty on stroker kits, headers, exhaust systems and ECU's :) I really like the S2000 (2.3 stroker!) and the DC5.. They also had an NSX-R, FD2 Racing, FD2 and 350z endurance car on site.. :)

Sure.. Tracy Sports DC5 with K20 stroked to 2.4..:twisted:

Car was built by Bulletproof Automotive (USA) using Top Secret, Ings and Tracy Sports bits by the look of it.. This better?

According to Honda Japan No.. I tried telling them Carbon Kevlar seats, carbon roof and more rigid chassis, No PAS and Momo wheel finished in CW with RE070's would be an awesome car.. :p Somehow I think Honda engineers know better than me... :lol:

Fujitsubo Legalis R is not in your face loud with a nice tip.. I've sold loads to DC2 and EG6 owners and they love em :) Just sold one to an EP3 owner.. £550 all in :)

Waiting for Lloyds TSB to sort out our merchant account so we can take card payments online and adding pics/descriptions at the moment! Hoping for mid-November. What is it you are after? I can give you prices within the hour for anything you are after.:D

My online shop will be live soon: www.vtecdirect.com 4500+ products for most Honda cars.. :)

I'm off to Tracy Sports tomorrow :D Will get some shots :p

Its been hectic.. Lots of flying and train journeys. In Osaka now.. Here for 2 full days then home :)

A few wallpapers. :D

Had a good look round one at Suzuka Circuit this weekend.. Uses the F22 2.2 engine (8000rpm redline), revised suspension, different seats and a love/hate aero transformation.. These will be available from VTEC Direct shortly. Official Honda site...

Endless and Project Mu do kits for the DC5 too :)

J's Racing system is now available :)

Amazing example of a DC2..:D

Great link.. Suzuka rocks :D :D

Absolutely.. the package they offer for £22,995 is competitive, add service, reputation, overheads to that and its a very fair price IMHO.. And ultimately, if something was to happen (99.9% chance everything will be fine) you want to make sure the company will look after you.. :)

Just noticed this.. Cheers Scouse.. :smt047

All depends on the package.. Every importer has to pay for the car, shipping, duty, clearance fees so anyone offering bargain deals (seen one company charging £17,995 but i wasn't OTR for that price) means they are making little or no margin or the package they are offering is just a basic...

Just seen this.. :) Mugen Twin Loop is available for the FD2.. :D Mugen Twin Loop Exhaust System Product code: 18000-XKPC-K0S0 - Normal price (RRP): £1197.21 Our price: £1017.46 TRO: £915.71 Other systems include: Tanabe Medalion G-Fordan Blue Exhaust Tanabe Medalion...

Congrats Harv.. Now get those aftermarket bits on :)

Welcome buddy. Nice DC2 :D

A few of us got together tonight.. Nothing special, just 3 NSX's and 1 DC2.. Took some more of the 'R with new Taitec NSX-R wing :) The yellow NA1 is DTM's and the silver NA2 a friend from NSXCB..

Gonna look ace with the NSX-R wing DTM :p

That was a genius post you found on CTR.. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

No problem chaps.. As for dream NSX:

£30k + shipping, + Duty, + VAT.. And thats a cheap one :)

Not my cup of tea :( Nice offices though ;-)

We've got a standard'ish 2001 DC5 in Arctic Blue. Rays wheels, Endless pads and Tanabe springs. Let me know if its any help.

I know;)

Nope.. Bought some Acura wheels off Mo and had them refurbed and coated. Then ordered OEM NSX-R center caps :D

:lol: Drove her for the first time in 2 weeks today.. Bliss:p

Last few.. I promise:cool:

Bored yet?:eek:

:p :D :)

And some more..

Some more..:D

Ok, took some new pics today.. Hope you enjoy..

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Its going to cost you £13200+ just for the car FOB. Then you have: £600 shipping £100+ on misc fees* A way of getting it from the docks 10% duty on the car and shipping, upto £15180 17.5% VAT upto £17836.50 Model report, VOSA fees and all other bits and bobs will total over a grand before you...

How is it 33% margin? Add shipping, duty and VAt onto that and its more like £16500. Warranty is a good £500 ESVA is likely to be a fair wack too. Petrol VOSA fees Registration plates Alarm It all adds up.

Feel's, Project Mu, Endless, Backyard Special and Mugen already list parts for the FD2 :p

Not strictly true. In order to start their business that would have had to invest a fair amount of money to start with. They do want a return on their investment in a tax friendly way ;)

What did this car end up going for anyhow? As when you click on the link the starting price is 2,450,000 JPY. This is just a starting price. I know for a fact some of the prices on the FD2 have been 3,000,000 FOB which is £12,200 or there abouts. Add shipping, duty and VAt onto that and its...

They are still fetching decent money at auction. The JPY price is FOB (freight onboard). You need to add a further £450-£600 for shipping. Then clearance fees Then 10% duty on the FOB price and shipping. Then 17.5 VAT on the FOB price, shipping and duty. So your £9745.69 quickly becomes...

I've just put OEM 16/17 on my NSX-R and it looks much better than the lightweight black Enkei's.. 7.5m yen is actually bloody cheap for an NSX-R chaps.. Minter examples in white are fetching 8.3-9m yen at the moment. By the time you get it back here, registered and OTR they come out at...

Americans:cuckoo: