Hi all, new to the forum and just got my type R after changing from a E46 300ci. I've only had it a few days and I am really impressed. I wasn't expecting to be impressed with the speed coming from the 300ci as they are supposedly the same, however I would say this feels faster; probably due to vtec which I love! The way this handles is also in another league, however I will miss the luxury/refined feel and the toys of the BMW.
Anyway, my type R has 100,000 miles, full Honda service history complete with stamped book, and a years mot; passed with no advisories. It has also had the timing chain replaced 4,000 miles ago and other than HID's on dipped beam, completely standard.
This is what she looked like after a clean, but I can't believe the bad condition of the paint! So many swirl marks, however I enjoy cleaning and polishing/waxing etc. so I will see how she comes out after I machine polish it next week. First stage was a clean and clay bar and this is how she currently stands.
My plans are to firstly get an exhaust sorted! I love a loud car and don't get the same sensation driving without. I am planning on a HSK Hi power; but this won't be for a couple of months yet. After that I would like to lower and FRSU and other things but I'll see what the insurance says as I'm still pretty young and paying a lot for it!
Cheers, Ed.
Anyway, my type R has 100,000 miles, full Honda service history complete with stamped book, and a years mot; passed with no advisories. It has also had the timing chain replaced 4,000 miles ago and other than HID's on dipped beam, completely standard.
This is what she looked like after a clean, but I can't believe the bad condition of the paint! So many swirl marks, however I enjoy cleaning and polishing/waxing etc. so I will see how she comes out after I machine polish it next week. First stage was a clean and clay bar and this is how she currently stands.
My plans are to firstly get an exhaust sorted! I love a loud car and don't get the same sensation driving without. I am planning on a HSK Hi power; but this won't be for a couple of months yet. After that I would like to lower and FRSU and other things but I'll see what the insurance says as I'm still pretty young and paying a lot for it!
Cheers, Ed.
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