Civic Type R

[Lee H]

As I finally sold my Corsa XE I decided that was me finished with XE's (had about eight now) plus the one in the Corsa was the best of the lot so don't want another as will always compare it.

Decided I wanted a sensible daily so started looking a Type R's (always liked them) and put a deposit on a totally standard one. This then fell through due to the private plate being taken off the car and no logbook received back.

Searching the forums I spotted a car listed late at night which was fairly heavily modified and as i'd had a few drinks it seemed like a great idea. Got in touch with the owner and everything checked out ok so I bought it.

Mods it has are:

Toda manifold and decat
Kakimoto cat back exhaust
Tein superstreet coil overs with EDFC controller.
Polybushed lower arms
Uprated engine mounts
K100 Ecu
ITG induction kit
RBC inlet manifold polished and ported to 70mm
Mugen pedals and front lip
Brembo front discs and yellow stuff pads

Car has fairly high miles so was a little concerned but been told they are pretty bulletproof.















Car was suffering a slight misfire so took it to TDI North today who mapped it and they had a play with the map as it was fuelling too much low down. Did a couple of power runs as well and made 249bhp and 174ft/lb. Apparantly the filter is causing a restriction then so been recommended to get a new one.





Future plans are to tidy the bodywork a bit (previous owners ex missus has keyed all the bumper), refurbish the alloys (rears have been done already) and fit some decent tyres to replace the Nankang ditchfinders on the front.

Car is also booked in for a fast road tracking setup next weekend as currently appears to be running positive camber on the front.

Trying not to go to mad with this one as need to keep it reliable.

[MattBrown]

Looks nice lee.

I like these, apart from the gear stick position

[Pistol Pete]

Nice buy.

Will be watching this. Not only because i work at the factory, but because i hope to own one soon.

Reg looks similar to the ones that come on the lease cars!

What other plans have you got for it?

[Spudly]

Looks nice lee.

I like these, apart from the gear stick position

Never driven one then have you?





Gearstick position is awesome, right within hands reach not arms reach, and has a fantastically positive feel to it, i love these to drive and really like them!

Saying about the front wheel camber has reminded me, Lee you will also find, that your rear tyres scrub out the inner edges before the outers, this is normal unfortunately due to the stance/camber of the rears, annoying, but normal

[Graeme]

Looks nice Lee, think the exhaust suits it, not worth breaking the Nova for though imo

[7om]

awesome mate had two ep3's and honestly best car ive driven

[Lee H]

Nice buy.

Will be watching this. Not only because i work at the factory, but because i hope to own one soon.

Reg looks similar to the ones that come on the lease cars!

What other plans have you got for it?

Not too much if I can help it as I already have the Nova and the MR2 which are also heavily modified.

However I like the look of the supercharger in Stoo's thread.

I'd definitely recommend one, difference is night and day between driving this and the Nova turbo although the Nova would destroy it in a straight line

[Lee H]

Saying about the front wheel camber has reminded me, Lee you will also find, that your rear tyres scrub out the inner edges before the outers, this is normal unfortunately due to the stance/camber of the rears, annoying, but normal

Have heard this, tyres are bloody expensive as well hence the previous owner going cheap with Falkens and Nankangs. Hopefully be able to test the handling out a bit better once it has been set up next weekend.

Notice I have coilovers and haven't slammed it on its ****, told everyone I was being sensible with this one

[Spudly]

They should be running bridgstone potenza's as per the factory fit (just if you wondered )



Could easily go lower and still not be silly

[Lee H]

I know, going to fit T1R's when I replace them like I do to all my cars. £50 a corner cheaper than Potenza's!!!