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I found what the was causing the problem whoever fitted the headlight never reattached the power plug to the unit so it back to the bodyshop to fix.

Hi everyone l need a little help l had a new driver side headlight fitted yesterday at a bodyshop and l turned my headlights last night and the new headlight doesn't work sidelight dipped beam and main beam all out totally confused.

After having my wheels refurbished and l am now looking at tidy up the bonnet of my ctr fn2 due to the stone chips and l have seen pics of ctr's with the bonnet done with black vinyl wrap and l am looking for opinions for what other colour of vinyl would look decent on a milano red fn2.

Sorry lads l should have put more info into the above post. I have a fn2 with eibach pro sport fitted and eibach spacers 20mm each corner. My wheels are Rage Alloys with 225/35/19 tyres with the offset ET55 no issues. The rims that l am looking to buy are 8x18 the tyres will be 225/40/18 with...

I am looking at downsizing my rims currently l have 19" rage alloys with a offset ET55 and 20mm spacers all round on a FN2 , The rims that l have looking to buy are 18x8 and the offset ET40 would these fit without any issues all feedback appreciated.

I think you need to download the car play app to connect the iphone to the headunit.

I think it is as the mechanic said that the bolt was solid and wouldn't budge or he didn't try to remove them . I leave to the new year and leave in somewhere else to have them fitted. But l am still happy with the car after having fitted the sachs shocks and eibach pro springs along with...

Left my fn2 to have a full suspension rebuild (sachs & eibach) and l was also hoping to have the eibach front camber bolts fitted. But l went to collect the car they never fitted the camber bolts and told me they can't be removed. So now l have to find a garage to install them to enable me to...

75K service will be done next. Always try to keep it in a sound condition.

The car is well maintain and the oil is change every year as l only do approximately 5k a year and l don't hear any rattle from the chain on start up. I was only looking into doing it for peace in mind.

My fn2 ctr is coming up to 70k mark and l was thinking of replacing the timing chain and water pump after xmas . Is there anything else l would need to replace whilst it is stripped down. Can anyone suggest a decent timing chain kit other then the original honda parts. Any links would be helpful.

After searching the sachs website it appears that the rear shocks for the type r fn2 ( 313 596 ) have been to substituted to 317 417 .

I bought 4 new Sachs shocks online the front pair have the correct oem numbers and the rear shocks sent have 317 - 471 on the packaging would these be a compatible for type r fn2 as l thought the part number should have been 313 - 596. Any feedback would be appreciated before l contact the seller.

I have purchase a set of Eibach Pro Kit Springs and Front Camber Bolts and l still have get the shims for the rear to complete a frsu being done. My FN2 is running on 19in Rage alloys would the setting be same as stated by Chris as follow. 1. 1 degree negative camber all round 2. 1mm toe in...

I have been searching various part websites for Sachs shocks and seems to difficult in finding a supplier who can supply the 2 Front and the Rear shocks all that l finding is the Front Left 313 593 and the rears 313 596 with the Front Right 313 594 not being available. What other brands are...

I have been looking at the Eibach Pro Kit E10-40-011-01-22 which l hope is the right kit for the type r fn2 . Regarding the shocks would you stick with oem which l think are sachs or are there better shocks available for the type r fn2 and regarding reading other posts on the Bilstein B4...

I am wanting to return to a shocks and springs set up as l am finding the ap coilovers a crap set up so basically wanting to find out what other owners have and looking for recommendations. Also l have rage 19" alloys which will be having new michelin pilot sport 4 fitted. My budget would be...

Many thanks for the feedback lads , As its states in owner's manual (p326) Step 3 Push the clutch pedal down all the way and shift the transmission to neutral. And l have been do this since i purchase the car last year. Ah not to worry at least it saved me from buying a new clutch switch.:p

I have notice by accident that my ctr fn2 is starting without pressing the clutch pedal is it a matter of just replacing the clutch switch . The cruise control is still operating as normal.

Many thanks for the replies l was searching the bilstein website for b4 shocks and there nothing listed for the type r so if l would appreciate if someone can leave feedback on what kit is used for a fn2 type r.

I am thinking of ditching the 19in rage alloys for 18in alloys and also l want to get a decent set of shocks and springs as you only get what you pay for. But doesn't seem to be much available for the fn2. I was contemplating in getting blistein b4 shocks and eibach pro kit. What are the best...

At present there is a AP Coil over kit installed on the car when l bought it last may which l have already raised 15mm recently and it is still sitting to low whoever had it before me done a crap set up on the suspension . I have been reading a few threads on the forum regarding the blistein...

Looking at going back to the oem suspension set up as coil overs are a pain. So l am looking for the best deals on where to buy from any recommendations would appreciated.

I measured again today from the centre of the wheelhub to the bottom of the wheelarch is 310 mm . What is the stock height for the fn2 also the car is fitted with 19in rage alloys.

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I purchased a type r fn2 just over 6 months ago and it had a AP Height Adjustable Coilovers Kit already fitted and l find the car is slammed to low. The top of the wheel arch is sitting 24 inches from the ground and l am finding it getting a pain doing the simplest things like getting it onto...

Many thanks for the replies for assisantance for the install l couldn't done without the help. But l managed to carry the full installation today. Many thanks.

OEM Headunit Brackets. Can the stock brackets on the oem headunit be used to install a aftermarket headunit when doing a double din upgrade.

I have recently purchased a Pioneer SPH-DA120 a Universal fitting kit and a genuine Honda fascia. I have a few questions regarding the install. 1. Do l placed the Surround Fascia Plate to the Universal cage first before putting it into the Honda Fascia prior fixing. 2. With the universal...

As titled l am hoping to install the above model into my car over the coming days weather premitted . My query is how do l conceal the gps antenna cable if l was to install it on the dash would the jack fit through the demister vent or could l file down the plastic trim of the jack to make it...

I bought this unit last week where did you locate the gps antenna.

I just put the gearbox oil in first for £20 its not going to break the bank and if it resolves the problem it is a cheap fix. Leaving the car in for a service anyway and 1 more question lads the car has always been serviced with 5W/30 engine oil would there be much difference if l was to put...

I have spoken to a couple garages regarding my issue and both are saying it is synchro issue so the gearbox would need repaired . I rang a honda specialist and l was quoted around £900 for parts and labour. I don't know if l should change the clutch and gearbox oil first or just get the gearbox...

Purchasing a Pioneer SPH-DA120 online this week and l also want to install a reversing camera while l have the dash to strip down at the same time. So l am looking for recommendations on a reversing camera that will be compatible with the head unit.:confused:

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Many thanks for the replies appreciate the feedback I think myself that clutch is worn . What the price for a genuine honda clutch kit. So that is a clutch kit and transmission fluid to get in the coming days.

Hi everyone l have recently bought a 09 honda civic type r fn2 and l when 1st test driven the car everything seem fine with the gear changes but on a few occassions when l change from 2nd to 3rd with a high rev it seems to jump out of 3rd gear. Now looking at the car's service history no...

I have manage to locate both a genuine Honda Civic FN2 Double Din Fascia and the Autoleads Version for the FN2 Double Din Fascia . I would appreciate if you could put a picture of your double din panels to help me decide which 1 to buy.:confused:

I got reply back from impulse car unfortunately they are only quoting a price for a Connects2 fascia. The search continues for a Autoleads kit.

Is there anywhere that sells genuine Honda parts at discount prices. Or recommendations

Sent impulse car a email during the week still waiting on a reply. I will give them a ring next week when l am off work . Is there a how to on the site for removal of the headunit.

Contacted Autoleads by email and they replied by stating Halfrauds sell them so l rang my local store today and they are retailing at £311.99 total rip off. Is there much difference between the Connects2 Facsia and the Autoleads Fascia.

I'll give them in the morning l was trying their website over the weekend without success.

Many thanks for the reply . I did see that one but wanting to try and get and the Autoleads version as it is apparently a more closer finish to match the fn2 dash. I am just going to try seek other avenues to get one.

Hello everyone l have just join and would appreciate some help in finding a Autoleads Fascia double din for a 2009 Civic Type r . As l have search the net with very little information any feedback would be helpful.