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Does anybody know a place in the north west area (I'm based in Chester) who can safely refurbish OEM fk2 wheels? Mine aren't that bad but the odd scuff on 3 out of the 4 wheels that I have touched up is annoying, plus Honda's paint job is very poor. Normally I would take to the wheel...

Lots of reviews slating the way the fk8 type R looks. I think it looks really good. Visually it has that same hard core presence of the FK2 which i loved. Sounds like a great car Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Yeah agreed. Nice article that, it encapsulates exactly what the civic is about and why i love to drive it so much. Also shows how rare the fk2 type R will be in a few years Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

I quite like it. Love the fact it has a comfort mode as my FK2 is a bit to hardcore for pottering about town. Will need to see it in the metal before i know for sure if i like it or not. I love my FK2 as i dont do a lot of miles in it. I have another car for the mundane stuff so the FK2 feels...

My brakes squeaked a bit after 6 months. But just recently they squeak really bad. Just as bad as my old evo as it is really load. I give it a blast up a national speed limit road and braked hard 3 times when the road was clear. It cured it for the rest of the drive home but I'm sure it will be...

I use my fk2 as a special car to drive on my days off and for occasional use a d I love it. What I can say is for fun driving on twisty country roads it's really good. Plenty quick and very grippy. The harder you drive it the better it gets. It always has that 'sense of occasion' feeling to...

Seen this on fb. Is this a special edition?? Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Strange colour. Described as polished metal. Must be a wrap... Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Oh no my 3 cousins are RS mad they love their ford's and evo's. I was very tempted by the mk3 RS myself. What it shown me was that I bought the right car for me. Very happy with my decision. Type R looks better and goes better too. One of my cousins drove my car and loved it. He said he feels...

I love this car. Looks brilliant imo. Good find Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Interestingly the type r performance is identical to a revo stage 3 mk2 focus RS running 390 bhp. There is no denying the fact the RS revo 3 has more grunt but the type R just deploys it's power more consistently and efficiently and uses all of what it has. The focus looked a battle to drive but...

I revved up a new mk3 RS the other day. Sounded good but nowhere near as loud as I thought. Only pops in sport and track mode when you lift off sharpish at beyond 4.5 - 5.5k revs. Quite a fake synthesised sound but nice non the less. I can also confirm that in the real world from a rolling...

Yes just have 1 on each rear quarter. But front bumper lip has loads. I look after my car and I hate stuff like this. Think a lot of them were caused following the blue mk2 RS on the motorway a few days ago. Really annoying. Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Gave my car a good clean the other day as was going to meet my cousins in their RS's. Noticed that the front bumper and bonnet have lots of paint chips already. Only done 4k miles. Anyone else noticed this? Paint seems super thin Some pics from the day; Sent from my SM-G928F using...

Haha yeah but does not hurt to plan ahead and get everything now [emoji1] When I went 2 months ago they had loads in stock and fitted it for free. Ring them and ask. Unless it's too far away then demons is OK too Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

I got mine from Tdi north near Warrington Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Yeah agreed. Easy to fit and much improved sound and noticeable throttle responce improvement.Worth every penny that filter Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Just seen this. Good increase in torque from the resonated cat back system Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Does it pop? Sounds like a little one on the vid Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Yeah I would appreciate some sound clips :) I will be getting a cat back system very soon. Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Spoke to tdi north today. Apparently their cone filter and intake sounded brilliant and they were very happy with it. Unfortunately there was too many sensors on the fk2 and MAF sensor could not handle the amount of air and was throwing it into limp mode at 4k revs. However he also assured me...

Just purchased a pipercross filter at tdi-north. Didn't expect much from a foam filter for £37. But actually makes a difference. Revs much smoother and keener and induction note is noticeably louder. The 'whooshing' let off noise is much louder too (whooshing is a technical term :) ) Very...

I think the golf r estate looks brilliant as does the Leon fr estate. But both are quite pricey Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

No way that is not normal Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Yeah but no rear seats or armrest and less sound proofing. It only weighs 1285kg! Very light. Do this to the type r and it will be even quicker. Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

After hearing the milltek race system again and in conjunction with a good power gain I'm tempted by the milltek again ... I keep changing my mind ahhhhhhhh Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Wow that's a good gain for just a cat back if it's true. I wouldn't have expected that. I thought those types of gains were only possible with a full de-cat system. Goes to show just how restrictive the standard system is [emoji53] Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Ah ok Thanks. Would just a cat back produce more power and a good sound? I know it may sound a daft question but in the past I have only ever gone the full hog and replaced the whole system and gone with no cat at all. Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

I didn't get a honda teddy bear !!!! ...... on a serious note though, I now know what that white plastic tool is for, thanks Loxy! Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

I had a russ fellows exhaust on my last car and cousin has it on had it on his evo 8 and still has one on his evo 10. He will customise it to how you want to to look and they have always sounded great. He too is based on Chester and prices are very reasonable and quality is amazing. Just don't...

Yeah I am put off by the cobra exhaust as I too don't believe they will be very good quality. I only want to use the best materials really. I heard too that the remus involves having to drill into the chassis to fit the electronic valve control unit. This puts me off a bit tbh. Sent from my...

That's a good point, iv never thought about the fact the factory map is a standardised map for all cars produced and not specific to the car either. I really want to get a map and filter and exhaust asap but I want a good map and a exhaust that looks standard ish and sounds great. Just don't...

That fk2 looks brilliant I had a stage one machine polish done to mine and had gyeon mohs+ applied and it looked great. But I think this looked better. Amazing results Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

My cousin has just told me about a superchips map. It's available for 399 plus vat and labour. I have a dealer in chester just down the road. 54bhp increase and 115nm of torque increase (up to 380lbs ft from 295). I'm quite tempted. However I'm not sure about these one for all engine maps. Are...

Personally I always use shell v-power. I think this is best for performance engines I think if you read the post on page 2 of the honda manual it explains why you should use higher octane. 95 is OK but if you only use standard fuel all the time is can result in engine damage in the long term...

Fk2 wheels search out for kerbs and leap out at them as you try to manoeuvre/park. I haven't kerbed a wheel in years. Iv kerbed the ctr 4 times. Only minor marks which have been touched up with paint pen but it's annoying to say the least. Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Yep mine squeak too. Normal this mate with brembos Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Looks brilliant mate. You won't be disappointed. Love the grey too. Bet you can't wait :) Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Car look brilliant mate Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Hmm I think performance wise the evo would nudge it unless it was anything but sunny and warm outside. But tbh they are different cars. The civic feels very different to drive. I love both cars. I'm gate crashing a evo meet with some of my old friends from the lancer register website this week...

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Wow that looks exceptionally shiney. Bet you can't wait! Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

It's the new civic type R that is out towards the end of 2017. The current shape civic has been around for a while so is due for a change. Not sure if that particular model is coming to the UK though Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Totally agree with Loxy in that once on the move the type R is rapid in a straight line, but sometimes finds it difficult to put power down from standstill. A 4wd car would be quicker from a standing start. Not sure if this will help explain about how the civic feels in terms of power but I...

Car looks good lox. Fuel consumption wise on short journeys or driving hard mine is the same- 21-25mpg. On motorways cruise though it is really good. I drove from Chester to Stockport and back and it averaged 42mpg. That's almost diesel economy. It can be really good on fuel if you drive...

Agree.... the focus will be quite a car :) Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Yeah best I got was mats and half a tank of fuel Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

I purchased mine at warrington. Dealer was really good and professional. No messing about and delivered on their promise. Congrats on making a good choice Loxy. Milano red is a great colour. Seen it in Warrington when I picked my car up. Was one in the showroom was brilliant Sent from my...

Lovely motor mate looks great Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Haha this makes me chuckle.... Hope your enjoying your new freshly painted wheels [emoji1] Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Are they painting them? Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Probably the wrong forum for saying this but..... I think ford are pretty good now. They have really improved in the last 10 years or so. The focus is a really good quality car imo. I think the RS will be a great car. Personally I prefer the look of the type r hence why I bought one. In terms of...

Another happy BMW owner in the end lol. It is a massive shame this has happened to people. I love my civic it's a great fun car but I can see how this is going to ruin the experience for some people. Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Cars looks brilliant mate. Lovely detail on that [emoji1] Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

I would test them both and go for the one you truly want regardless of how long you have to wait. I know in this instance both are going to arrive around the same time, but it should not matter how long you have to wait as long as you get the car you actually want to drive and own. Waiting can...

I've had some lads in an AMG pull into the petrol station when they didn't need fuel just to take some pictures. One lad stopped his car on a main road whilst I was parked to ask my how it drove. The scariest though was driving passed chester racecourse when I police bike pulled me up. I...

My colleague at work has the 235i only 3 weeks old and looks nice. He has shown me the milltek system vid it does sound really good. What I would say though is when our cars are parked next to each other in the car park the Fk2 looks so much better imo Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

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Thanks for the info. I have kerbed one alloy already! It's not that bad just needs a slight touch up but sounds like it will be difficult to refurb if it was damaged. Not good for a road car wheel really. I have contacted honda about mirror link which does not work on the car so I will ask...

Good to know your dealer has been supportive in the issue though. Was yours same as mine- Warrington? Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

What is the app called? Might try that one ... Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Checked mine today after a wash and yes I have the exact same issue on all 4 wheels. Strange how they are not painted properly behind the spokes. Poor really for a 30k+ car Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Basically with pcp you are paying the depreciation of the car monthly with interest on top. Cars that hold values well will be cheaper per month as you will be borrowing less as the car will be worth a lot still at the end of the term. There is no cheap way to buy any new car unless you pay...

That bike was rapid ! Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Yeah i agree with what your saying i dont think the performance difference will be massive in the real world. In a straight line i think the M3 would have the edge but around corners i think the civic would claw back some time. Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Yeah quite right Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

I am back driving my evo 6 at the moment (i am currently in the process of writing the for sale advert for evo) whilst the type r is being detailed. After driving the civic all week iv gotta say that the civic feels quite underpowered in comparison to the evo. But then again the evo is modified...

I didnt get a parcel shelf Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

There are some apps like car-link which you can get on the google play app. Didnt work for me personally with honda's system and my samsung but does work with others. Worth a look Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Yeah the polished metal looks lovely. Should hide the dirt and swirl marks better than black too whilst still looking quite stealthy. The problem with black is trying to keep it clean. Im going to be very busy lol Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Anybody know how to use the mirror link feature on a samsung galaxy s6 edge? I cant get it working with the honda system. It says its not compatible. I tried a few apps with no joy. Shame as i thought i could mirror the sat nav on my phone screen to the honda screen and have nav haha. I...

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In the showroom there was a nice red one too. This was the colour i thought i would buy Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Not yet no. Alot of attention though. One man in a beemer nearly crashed his car around a roundabout haha Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Few more pics after 100 miles Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Picked up my new Type R last week and im loving it! Handles really well and i love the way the car feels and looks. Sorry the pics are late had a busy week: Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Speaking of black ctr's I get to pick mine up in 4 hours :D can't wait! Like a little kid Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Omg I wish I'd have seen this broader ordering mine. I went on 4 different broker sites and was only offered list price with free mats and fuel from one dealer. I would cancel but I was told today I can collect my car on Thursday :) so don't want to go back to waiting again lol Sent from my...

Yeah black cars are awful to keep clean. It's will be my first ever black car, as iv always avoided this colour in the past. I have arranged for the car be treated with gyeon q2 MOHS+ the day of collection to help give it a bit of protection

I was initially told delivery would be October/November. However got an email last week saying it has moved forward and could be here end of September! I'm not relying on that though I can't see it being that quick. Only ordered 2 weeks ago

This may be a bit late but you need to polish the car with a finishing polish. A compound polish will take out marks but can dull paint. Use a finishing polish like menzerna re302 or RE then apply black hole afterwards. It will be as good as new

Got one ordered :) Hi guys I'm new to the forums so thought I'd give my 2pence worth. Test drove the new type R 2 weeks ago. Seen a black one in the showroom and another parked outside. I loved the colour as as it really complemented the shape of the car in my opinion and glossed over some of...