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Title: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 24 November 2013, 15:02
Last month I got a payrise and an increase in my car allowance. While the MG has been brilliant I just don't like diesels very much and i was itching for a change. That and I decided to part the Golf and use the MX5 as my track car. I can't remember what prompted me to look at a CTR but I posted a thread up on Pistonheads asking if I was mad to consider doing 16K miles + a year in one. You can read it here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=1345115&mid=271572&nmt=Civic+Type+R+%28FN2%29+as+a+16K+pa+daily.+Am+I+mad%3F

In short the PH masses concluded that it was a perfectly sane thing to do and the search began. After looking at some that were over priced or just not the right car I eventually found the perfect one. Sadly it was a 7.5 hour round trip to go and see it. I couldn't spare a whole day just to look at one car. The seller then mentioned he was working just down the road from me the following week and if I was really, really, really interested he would take the Civic for the week. Clearly it was meant to be. Fast forward 3 days and a deal had been done and the car is parked outside the flat.

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IMG_4705.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10692912614/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4706.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10693133353/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4708.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10692960596/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4711.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10693226583/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

It's a 2007 on 32,000 miles with a complete and very detailed Honda history. Spec is GT with added parking sensors and ipod cable. He described the car as nearly mint and he wasn't kidding. I've since had it up on a ramp and the only defects are a handful of stone chips which is common on these. The interior looks, feels and smells like that of a brand new car. It's got an HKS induction kit which makes the Vtec even more addictive. I paid £7700 which I think is a pretty good price for the miles and condition.

3 days in and I have done £120 of fuel and over 600 miles in it with a permanent grin on my face. It's also sporting a PH smiley on it's rump. Future plans are not a lot. Probably a flash Pro and maybe the highly recommended 15mm wheel spacers. Many people complain about the ride but it seems fine to me, stiff but fine.



Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer
Post by: Horney on 24 November 2013, 15:03
Love a bit of Forza on the xbox so it would have been rude not to:

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GAV2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10760305545/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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GAV1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10760306065/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer
Post by: Horney on 24 November 2013, 15:03
Popped out earlier and grabbed some snaps as I've added a Carbon Mugen gear knob and a couple of stickers.

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IMG_4719.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10761819485/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4722.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10761918156/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4725.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10761885335/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4726.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10761991404/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4735.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10762005844/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4743.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10762006156/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4745.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10761946485/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer
Post by: Horney on 24 November 2013, 15:04
As recommended by Civinfo forum I've bought and fitted some 15mm Eibach spacers that improve the stance, the wheels look a bit lost in the arches before. I'm not going to replace the wheels as I love the OE ones so this was the best way to get a bit of width.

Before Spacers:

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IMG_4853.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10995475915/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4854.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10995493535/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

The spacers:

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IMG_4855.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10995667374/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

After spacers:

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IMG_4856.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10995540005/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4857.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10995717404/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4858.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10995577295/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4859.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10995753924/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4860.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10995822983/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4861.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10995787514/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4862.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/10995730486/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer
Post by: Horney on 24 November 2013, 15:04
Been out and taken more photos. As you can see it BADLY needs a machine polish which will get in the coming weeks.

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IMG_4863.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11000212995/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4864.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11000242115/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4865.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11000423874/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4866-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11000287535/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: tweed on 26 November 2013, 18:44
You got the wrong one  :lipsrsealed:

Looks very clean and tidy mate. Good buy too.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Wayne on 26 November 2013, 20:14
Good choice :afro :is it staying on the private plate
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 26 November 2013, 20:37
Quote from: tweed on 26 November 2013, 18:44
You got the wrong one  :lipsrsealed:

Looks very clean and tidy mate. Good buy too.

Lol, everyone's a critic. I assume you mean I should have bought an EP3? I do like them but they're too old for me to pull off as a car allowance motor and at my age I like the extra toys the FN2 GT has. Interestingly the only person to really pan the FN2 was Clarkson. TopGear mag rated it best Hot hatch of 2007 and it was up against the Edition30 and the Megane R26. Evo also praised it highly after having one as a long termer.

Quote from: Wayne on 26 November 2013, 20:14
Good choice :afro: is it staying on the private plate

No. I hate it. The guy I bought it off was going to transfer it off but he's getting fed up with the hassle so has sent of the V5 in my name and I'll transfer it back to him when all the paperwork comes through. I can't wait to get it off the car.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: johnnyvr6 on 26 November 2013, 20:49
nice car dude get it supercharged
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 28 November 2013, 19:38
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IMG_4930.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11104906765/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4932.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11104984006/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4933.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11105125753/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4934.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11104959005/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4937.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11105047314/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4938.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11105056914/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4943.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11105002325/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4951.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11105120124/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 28 November 2013, 22:46
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IMG_4962.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11107886656/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4964.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11108015073/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4965.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11108024123/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4967.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11108046263/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_4968.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11107936306/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 November 2013, 20:00
You're just reinforcing my thoughts that you live in a land of perpetual car parks and industrial estates.  :grin:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 30 November 2013, 20:13
nice car gav
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: VW BUSH on 30 November 2013, 20:17
Well its better than my heap of sh!t :smiley:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 01 December 2013, 18:35
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 29 November 2013, 20:00
You're just reinforcing my thoughts that you live in a land of perpetual car parks and industrial estates.  :grin:

That's Basingstoke for you! :grin:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 03 December 2013, 12:09
Wow I didn't realise how fancy the inside was! :shocked: I have the pleasure of driving my GFs EP3, which is also red, so i'll be spending my hard earned cash on little mods for it :grin: lovely cars to drive.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: dom on 10 December 2013, 19:39
A mate has one of these, the seats are amazing! :cool:

Shame about the windscreen :sad:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 10 December 2013, 21:14
Yeah I'm well pissed off as I could do without spending £75 on screen excess at this time of year! Still, at least the massive rock that must have caused it didn't hit the bodywork.

Seats look amazing but have taken me a while to find the right driving position that works and doesn't give me back ache on 2hr + drives.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Sam on 12 December 2013, 15:45
Though the numberplate said 'GAY' at first rather than GAV, was gonna suggest you stuck it on your MX5  :laugh:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 11 January 2014, 15:35
5000 miles racked up already!

All cleaned up for going in a hall at Autosport International tomorrow for the Pistonheads Sunday Service.

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Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 12 January 2014, 18:28
it scrubs up alright eh!

who did your swirl removal?
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 12 January 2014, 19:10
Pm sent bud. :cool:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 12 January 2014, 23:22
So that's a 1000 miles done this week topped off with the Sunday Service at the NEC.

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IMG_5109.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11913123294/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_5110.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11912674455/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

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IMG_5113.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11913584956/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

Hiding behind the pillar in this one!

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IMG_5107-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/11912640995/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Ninja on 13 January 2014, 07:28
Looking good mate, i was looking at one of these before I got the Mazda.

Ultimately preferred turbo over Vtec.

Lovely car, and sure to be a classic with that mental styling!
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Diamond Hell on 13 January 2014, 14:03
Thought you were getting rid of the ghey numberplate?
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 13 January 2014, 17:30
I am, long story short I don't have all the paperwork yet to do it. Should be gone in Feb though.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Diamond Hell on 13 January 2014, 18:57
Just admit you've grown to like it and you're keeping it and changing your name to Gavin by Deed Poll because it's easier and since you bought a Civic Gavin doesn't seem like *such* a bad name after all....
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 13 January 2014, 19:35
It was tempting I have to be honest.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: JC on 13 January 2014, 19:36
deedpole name change = £80

plate transfer - £85

mmmmmmmmmmmmm close call  :grin:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 13 January 2014, 19:48
:grin:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: archie837 on 14 January 2014, 07:10
Quote from: Chuff on 13 January 2014, 19:36
deedpole name change = £80

plate transfer - £85

mmmmmmmmmmmmm close call  :grin:

 :shocked: :laugh:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: BobbyT on 14 January 2014, 19:30
nice looking ride!  :cool:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 30 December 2014, 12:42
Done 25,000 miles in it and bought some tyres, brake pads and a battery.

Pro's - Cheap to run, vtec goes bwaaaaaah!

Cons - Hard ride.

As you were.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 20 January 2015, 15:17
Took it for it's second service in my ownership today. I can't recommend the guys and girls at TGM Sport Racing enough. Really helpful and polite, lend you a car if you need one and the workmanship and price are all spot on.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7464/16325265432_9585901063_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qSBfDE)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/qSBfDE) by Nicholas R Horne (https://www.flickr.com/people/23064591@N08/), on Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7469/16139922489_8476d2b4a8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qAejDF)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/qAejDF) by Nicholas R Horne (https://www.flickr.com/people/23064591@N08/), on Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7580/15706222433_480e7f91c4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pVUuJv)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pVUuJv) by Nicholas R Horne (https://www.flickr.com/people/23064591@N08/), on Flickr

Here's to another 6 months and 12,500 miles. I really do love my TypeR.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Adam on 20 January 2015, 17:16
Nice motor mate.

I wish I could justify buying one to the wife.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 07 February 2015, 15:39
I was helping a mate run a rolling road day today and figured while I was there and he the RR set up to run FWD cars it would be rude not.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7422/16276976740_9aae1f5295_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qNkL71)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/qNkL71) by Nicholas R Horne (https://www.flickr.com/people/23064591@N08/), on Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7336/16463464602_8bfd334023_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r5PyrY)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/r5PyrY) by Nicholas R Horne (https://www.flickr.com/people/23064591@N08/), on Flickr

Video of the last run:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27CcCf46T7U

Made pretty much book power so that's fine by me.

Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Rhyso on 07 February 2015, 17:49
Thats a lot of loss through the wheels isnt it??  :undecided:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 07 February 2015, 18:14
Nick's Dyno is pretty pessimistic. An Integra TypeR that ran before me pulled 165bhp and they're supposed to be 220bhp at the fly. Makes me feel even better that the MX5 pulls 185bhp on those rollers. :)
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Sam on 17 February 2015, 17:04
VTECH YO!  :grin:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 17 May 2015, 16:48
For sell: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/honda/civic-type-r/honda-civic-mk7-i-vtec-type-r-gt-------------2007/4202292
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Waspy on 20 May 2015, 16:21
This is a lot cheaper than the mk6's of similar mileage I've been looking at. Tempting.

Insurance is putting me off though  :shocked:
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 20 May 2015, 17:03
Yeah I test drove GTIs when looking for this and this was way better to drive in every aspect. The only thing the Golf won at was having the nicest to grope dashboard.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Waspy on 21 May 2015, 16:54
I might have to give one a test drive. Then come and buy this one ;)

Not overly fond of the looks, but it isn't the worst looking car on the roads. If the drive is decent I could be swayed.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Horney on 21 May 2015, 22:32
Sold to the first person to view it I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Turning Japanese - Horney's 2nd Ricer an FN2 Civic Type R
Post by: Waspy on 22 May 2015, 13:55
Not surprised, figured it wouldn't hang around. Still going to try and get behind the wheel of one soon