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22-02-2019, 05:25 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Generic FK2 Civic Type R Discussion in Civic Type R (FK2)

someone been smoking AND found a catX for £17k.... or driving it like miss daisy.

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20-02-2019, 08:10 AM

veehexx replied to a thread Honda closing Swindon plant? in Civic Type R (FK8)

might start getting properly built cars if jap built... accord, s2000, nsx and integra (afaik) all jap factories. probably be my last honda anyway -...

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18-02-2019, 07:20 PM

veehexx replied to a thread FK2 Turbocharger Inlet Pipe in Civic Type R (FK2)

not done anything like that, but i'd be doing what you've done - reflective heat wrap & turbo blanket. not that familiar with the fk8, but CAI to...

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18-02-2019, 11:27 AM

veehexx replied to a thread FK2 Turbocharger Inlet Pipe in Civic Type R (FK2)

probably dealer if there's not one going off a write-off. edit: just remembered the FK2 not in USA. could see if these guys can help and ship to USA:...

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18-02-2019, 09:02 AM

veehexx started a thread new EBC disc thoughts in The Red H

been speaking with TDI-North about discs and they're claiming that EBC have much improved their quality from 10-15years ago when i last used their...

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16-02-2019, 08:14 AM

veehexx replied to a thread Anyone running 255/30 R20 tyres on the standard rims? in Civic Type R (FK8)

i also think its a mentality thing. does seem to be far more americans using forums and they seem more into 'race' events than the UK... autox alone...

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16-02-2019, 08:04 AM

veehexx replied to a thread Tyre Deflation System in Civic Type R (FK8)

i had issues in the first year or 2 in the fk2. not quite sure what it but doesnt seem to go off anymore. maybe i've had an update at service time...

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13-02-2019, 06:15 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Acuity Shifter Upgrades in Civic Type R (FK8)

i've heard the same from the civicx guys as your experiences. i'm debating whether to do it on my fk2; gearbox side and if i can get fitment...

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12-02-2019, 11:13 AM

veehexx replied to a thread Generic FK2 Civic Type R Discussion in Civic Type R (FK2)

did he get it back dotty? anyone aware of a rhd pedal spacer for fk2?

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07-02-2019, 06:44 PM

veehexx replied to a thread General FK8 (10th Gen) CTR Release chat in Civic Type R (FK8)

never seen him before but video got muted & skipped through quickly. same boat as Rory from TG, cant stand that two faced p**** either.

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06-02-2019, 02:30 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Oil usage in Civic Type R (FK8)

1litre (assuming dealer filled to max mark) in 3months is high. not seen anyone mention that usage on forums. 9k/yr inc a few trackdays and i dont...

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06-02-2019, 01:35 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Anyone know the history of this FK8 for sale at Newbury? in Civic Type R (FK8)

i've been following the fk8 gearbox issues as i too have had problems on my FK2. i've had 2 occurrences. both times a clutch has fixed it. one on...

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05-02-2019, 09:42 AM

veehexx replied to a thread Need a bit of advice on what to do at the end of my PCP in Civic Type R (FK2)

but the fk2 sold out :P

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04-02-2019, 01:08 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Need a bit of advice on what to do at the end of my PCP in Civic Type R (FK2)

same boat but i'm chewing through £590/month iirc. was a test car for me. does new car suit me, do i fancy long term car loans, but also came with...

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01-02-2019, 02:08 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Anyone tuned their FK8? in Civic Type R (FK8)

design works. need to see it on the car really to comment any further. i just cant picture it compared to the standard system

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31-01-2019, 02:16 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Fk2 Winter set help? in Civic Type R (FK2)

plenty of youtube vids about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atayHQYqA3g or wait for the snow, drive on your summer and react like someone...

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30-01-2019, 03:53 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Honda Civic type r fk2 in Polished Metal Metallic in Civic Type R (FK2)

3m say not to jetwash it as the pressure can get under it and start to take it off. Much like tyre valves i guess; reality is not a problem unless...

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30-01-2019, 02:28 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Honda Civic type r fk2 in Polished Metal Metallic in Civic Type R (FK2)

I'm BSB coloured. I was first on the fitters system (both 3M and another major fitted i cant remember who - i think who did Riche's material) so mine...

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30-01-2019, 02:11 PM

veehexx replied to a thread How many fk2 type r were made. in Civic Type R (FK2)

plaque number means nothing other than being unique. if the registars are vaugely accurate, there's huge number blocks missing. at the time i got...

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30-01-2019, 02:04 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Engine oil in Civic Type R (FK2)

opie sell plenty of 0w20. dealer isnt that overpriced for 1l so i keep a bottle of theirs in the boot. remember, you've bought a high performance...

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30-01-2019, 02:01 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Tyre pressure in Civic Type R (FK2)

yeah, i thought it was 33/30 for normal driving. you'll need to re-calibrate the tyre pressure monitor system via the iMID too. well worth getting...

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30-01-2019, 01:54 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Need a bit of advice on what to do at the end of my PCP in Civic Type R (FK2)

Not so much engine tech, exceeds other engines like the cracking block issues of the RS. MPG also noticeably better than similar hot hatches....

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28-01-2019, 10:17 AM

veehexx replied to a thread Need a bit of advice on what to do at the end of my PCP in Civic Type R (FK2)

remember: cars depreciate, parts & maintenance don't ;) I'd definitely be going McLaren over the nsx. surprised the 12c has held its price -...

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27-01-2019, 09:32 AM

veehexx replied to a thread Need a bit of advice on what to do at the end of my PCP in Civic Type R (FK2)

For 100k+, i wouldn't be going honda. surprised she didn't know how much the NSX costs. same as i wouldn't go GTR... 100k for a nissan. lol 100k...

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27-01-2019, 09:20 AM

veehexx replied to a thread Front Splitter and parking in Civic Type R (FK2)

ya do it one, you wont do it again :P Its now second nature to look for kerbs and know when i'm close now. still sometimes catch it over speed...

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27-01-2019, 09:16 AM

veehexx replied to a thread Honda Civic type r fk2 in Polished Metal Metallic in Civic Type R (FK2)

as me - did rear arches first as a test to see how good the clear stuff actually is, then got the entire front end done. went with the 3m...

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25-01-2019, 11:36 AM

veehexx replied to a thread Anyone tuned their FK8? in Civic Type R (FK8)

yep, all good money for 'em and you'll wave some of your warranty goodbye too. with the gearbox/clutch issues thats prevalent on this car, consider...

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24-01-2019, 07:11 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Brake Disc Options in General Type R Chat

must be one of those things the FK8 added. no such tool for fk2 so cant help ya there

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24-01-2019, 04:43 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Brake Disc Options in General Type R Chat

i'm on FK2 which uses a non-common sized rear caliper 2-pin tool. could be wrong, but i'm on the belief that because FK8 uses electronic h/brake,...

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24-01-2019, 04:26 PM

veehexx replied to a thread Brake Disc Options in General Type R Chat

mine confirmed - jakub @ ozparts.eu. i've asked hpil@dream if he's interested in stocking - would be ideal if so as i can do one big order with him.

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