My Type-R #3 - Milano FN2

Hi all,

After owning an EP3, then a DC5 (for 7.5yrs!), I had a brief spell with a German marque - a BMW E46 M3; But it wasn't for me!..

An old photo of my much loved Teg:



I wanted a k20 back in my life but liked a touch of refinement and toys to make longer journeys more comfortable, hence choosing the FN2
Years ago I'd never have considered one thinking it was 'a soft type-r' funny how things change

On to the car details.. I'm pretty sure it's been a forum users car as its been modified very tastefully IMO!

61k miles
Sat-Nav & HFT
Quaife LSD
Enkie 8 X 17" alloys
Goodyear Assy 2 225/45 Tyres
Stoptech Touring 300mm Front Brakes
Ferodo DS2500 Front Pads
Eibach Lowering Springs (-30mm??)
Whiteline adjustable ARBs (F&R)
Miltek Catback exhaust

Probably some other bits I've forgotten or don't know about...

What do you think? Only had it a few days so not many photos yet..

Very nice and good find with the mods. :smt023

thats a cracker very nice indeed

Thanks, I thought it was too good to miss out on!

Well, after a few more days driving it I must say, I love it!
It handles unbelievably well and is a very nice place to be.

The car came with a rather tired looking gear gaitor, but this didn't matter as the seller included a new gaitor in with the sale, he just hadn't got round to fitting. I don't think its a Honda part but it matches the seats pretty well I thought.

Excuse the camera phone photos



The car sounded lazy starting, so a new battery was in order:




Next up up is to replace the tired looking mats, maybe gearknob too. I've also placed an order with Opie for oil, filter and spark plugs. Air filter is like new.

A few things I'd like to know, Loxy you may be of help..

Replacement brake pads for the stoptechs - is there a model I need? Supplier?
Are the front discs basically the same as OEM?
Are the calipers the same as the BBK? So only discs and caliper brackets required if I wanted to upsize?.

Not bad.

dotty said:

Not bad.

Click to expand...

:lol:

Thanks, but I prefer this quote:

dotty said:

....the FN2's are a nice bit of kit.

Click to expand...

:smt047

What didn't you like about the E46.

dotty said:

What didn't you like about the E46.

Click to expand...

In a nutshell; less fun than a k20 car and way more expensive to run than a k20 car, which begs the question - what's the point!..

It was an awesome mile muncher for long/motorway journeys though.

Took it out for a drive and some photos yesterday

How's the Miltek compared to standard? Is it much noisier?

Stunning car, stunning scenery. Loving that last picture.

Sent from my E2281UK using Tapatalk

Woody80 said:

How's the Miltek compared to standard? Is it much noisier?

Click to expand...

It was fitted by a previous owner, so I haven't owned it with a standard system to compare..

It makes a deep noise which isn't overly obtrusive in the car, though I've found it attracts attention which isn't really to my liking..
This one seems to be noisier at low RPM, which is the opposite to what I was used to with the Teg! I think it's due to the low pitch of the noise.

According to the reciept, mine's a non-res system - not sure if that's quieter or louder than the resonated system?.

Non-res is the louder of the two systems.

sunday_driver said:

It was fitted by a previous owner, so I haven't owned it with a standard system to compare..

It makes a deep noise which isn't overly obtrusive in the car, though I've found it attracts attention which isn't really to my liking..
This one seems to be noisier at low RPM, which is the opposite to what I was used to with the Teg! I think it's due to the low pitch of the noise.

According to the reciept, mine's a non-res system - not sure if that's quieter or louder than the resonated system?.

Click to expand...

Thanks. I'm tempted by an exhaust, standard is a bit too quiet but I wouldn't want to sound 17 again either (although they were good times!). I'll have to find some local CTRs with after market exhausts to listen.

I love this car. Looks brilliant imo. Good find

Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk

Loxy said:

Non-res is the louder of the two systems.

Click to expand...

Explains the attention it gets, yet surprises me!. I thought their loudest system would be, erm, louder!.

Woody80 said:

Thanks. I'm tempted by an exhaust, standard is a bit too quiet but I wouldn't want to sound 17 again either (although they were good times!). I'll have to find some local CTRs with after market exhausts to listen.

Click to expand...

If you were closer you'd be very welcome to have a listen. Maybe the resonated system would be ideal for you (and me!.), if you can find one.

I bought some new bits and pieces which made for a busy Saturday morning



New mats fitted:



My auxiliary belt was looking a bit tired and there was no evidence in the history of being changed. I also checked my pollen filter and a load of leaves and flies fell out, yuk! So new of both were purchased - Gates part number if it helps anybody:



The above only came to £22!!

My trolley jack wouldn't fit under the car and I couldn't be bothered with driving it onto wood to gain some height, so I came across this bad boy in Cost-Co:



Back to the car, I was told the front antiroll bar was a Whiteline version - however it looks OEM to me, albeit with adjustable droplinks and SPC top camber bolt visible:



To change the auxiliary belt it's easier to remove the front offside wheel and the splash guard. Crankshaft pulley and AC pump then becomes visible, like this:



A quick map of the belt route, it's quite easy to get confused when the belt is removed:



Then use a 14mm spanner (IIRC) and use another similar sized spanner to double-up for additional leverage, and pull towards you on the tensioner pulley, as seen here:



Simply slide the belt off the top pulley and remove. Fit new belt is simply the above in reverse, though can be a little bit fiddly. A friend can sometimes be off help to hold the belt on the crank and AC pulleys while you work on the above pulleys.

Hope that helps somebody

I've started working on the stone chips with a touch up pen. Milano is a superb looking colour, but why oh why did Honda use white primer!

Treated myself

Wahoo! Enjoy!