Making a lookalike

Morph3ous · 28th April 2007, 21:26

A recent sprog shaped addition to the family has given cause to a 5 door car, and so the wonderful Civic has been decided upon. A 12 hours test drive in a 2.2 EX sealed the deal, and so after a couple more months of saving we'll hopefully be joining that gang of 'cool' people. All was going well and I've been scouring this forum with excitement until a couple of weeks ago....

I saw a bright red CTR parked down the road, and I've seen it so many times now that I can safely say that I have fallen in love with it!
Now red isn't usually my colour, and 1st choice for our new car is certainly going to be black, to match the 3 door car we're keeping.

So, as another 3 door car is out of the question, my question is, how simple is it to make a 2.2EX into a CTR lookalike?

Clearly the front grille would need changing along with the wheels. What kit does the CTR wear? Is it the image pack with a spoiler or something different? Those rear lights are different too arn't they? Is it lower? Can the 'CTR bits' be bought from a dealer?

So many questions...

Foggy69 · 28th April 2007, 22:24

It is easy to do, but not cheap
The Type R grill is around £200. The rear lamps come to about £300. Both of these are available from the dealer
The front, rear and side skirts are of a different design on the 3 door Civic, and there is a bit of confusion as to whether they would fit a 5 door.
The Honda Civic Image Pack supplies a meaner, but different from the Type R, looking front, rear and side skirts for £1500.
Going for a black car would save you about £500 because you don't need to colour co-ordinate the black plastic trim.
The 18" wheel upgrade costs about £850 if you order them with you new car, and about £1800 if ordered afterwards.

Or you could try to persuade Honda to bring out a Sport Plus 5 door that looks like the Type R

czechplastik · 28th April 2007, 22:37

Foggy has given you a pretty detailed answer. There are plenty of Photos with the the 5 door models fitted with the image pack and various alloys in the gallery section. Ultimately the Type R is special in that it has so many bespoke bodyparts and touches, but it is possible if the moneys there!

Foggy69 · 28th April 2007, 22:54

The best after market wheels I have seen are on Danko's car.

Some Serious JPEG's, Watch Out 56K Users!

Morph3ous · 29th April 2007, 10:59

Thanks for that guys....something to consider.

apemonkeyman · 30th April 2007, 09:32

I had the 3 door Type S for 6 weeks whilst waiting for my 5 door EX to arrive & found that it was just as easy if not easier to load young sproglet in & out the back seat as with the 5 door.

My only preference for the 5 door is that the doors are not so big so easier to use in cramped car parks. If you have sprog with you then use the wider "with sprog" bays, no worries.

Get your CTR & enjoy!! (although I love my 2.2 EX!!)

Morph3ous · 30th April 2007, 11:56

Hmmmmm......

czechplastik · 30th April 2007, 12:27

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Originally Posted by Morph3ous

Hmmmmm......

Either way you're going to have the best looking hatch on the market!

blzb0b · 30th April 2007, 12:57

My CTR arrived 10 days after my daughter was born...

Just use a car seat that has an Iso fix base such as the maxi-cosi - easy to get in and out....

I can't understand why people assume you need a 5 door when you have a child?

Also... if it looks like a type-r - your insurance company will insure it as a type r !!

my wife can easily get the car seat in and out of this and her 3 door (bmw) mini... and she's not exactly heavily built !

Morph3ous · 30th April 2007, 14:27

Lilt'lun is 9 weeks old now, so we've been battling with her car seat and my 3 door focus for over 2 months now. We have one of those Mamas and Papas seats which has a base that stays in the car, so you just click the seat in and out. I can manage it fine, but the Mrs can't. Its just too heavy to hold whilst 'twisting' round the pillar.

When we tested the civic, the Mrs found getting the seat in and out much easier. Therefore I'm certain she won't let me get another 3 door. It goes totally against my argument for her letting me have a new car!

Plus, I want to get a 5 door, as I've lived with a 3 door for 6 years now and all the bugbears I have with it will disappear with the 5. Sick of mates/family members, moaning about having to "climb into the back seat".

apemonkeyman · 30th April 2007, 14:36

In that case, a 5 door 2.2 EX will have your grin straining at the corners of your face!

Morph3ous · 30th April 2007, 14:41

Indeed it will!

Was gutted when I had to give the demo car back after having it all day...can't wait to get one of my own to play with!

czechplastik · 1st May 2007, 23:35

5 door seems to be the most sensible choice for you then. Most people you meet will think it's a 3 anyway!

Nighthaunt · 6th May 2007, 19:34

Would have to agree - as part of my job I have a lot of contact with members of the public driving their cars - and when I saw my first new Civic last year couldnt believe it was a 5 door - the rear handle is perfectly placed you dont see it unless you know what to look for!

Charles_Harding · 7th May 2007, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by blzb0b

Also... if it looks like a type-r - your insurance company will insure it as a type r !!

That's a good point to note.

Even with just some new wheels.

If you don't inform your ins. co. that you've modded your motor they are liable to say 'No Pay' when you have a bash!!!

Not that it will be charged up 'R' price for just looking like an 'R' but I bet the price of your premium will rise a bit anyway!

"A bore is someone who talks when you wish them to listen!"

Charles H.

Topcat · 7th May 2007, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by blzb0b

I can't understand why people assume you need a 5 door when you have a child?

Maybe because it is far quicker to get a child out quickly if they say they are gonna throw up and because if you are involved in an accident it is easier for the emergency services to gain access to the back.

Charles_Harding · 7th May 2007, 14:28

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Originally Posted by Topcat

Maybe because it is far quicker to get a child out quickly if they say they are gonna throw up and because if you are involved in an accident it is easier for the emergency services to gain access to the back.

......and to get the Hoover in the back if the child HAS thrown up!

My kid did it once in a Mini - and that car had those big door pockets -ugh!!!

"Gentlemen incude me out!"

Charles H.

Topcat · 7th May 2007, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

......and to get the Hoover in the back if the child HAS thrown up!

My kid did it once in a Mini - and that car had those big door pockets -ugh!!!

"Gentlemen incude me out!"

Charles H.

Hoover!! I think not lol

Morph3ous · 7th May 2007, 19:05

As a new parent, what should I use to clean up nasty lumpy sick that little Miss decides to throw about in the back of my new car?!

Topcat · 7th May 2007, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morph3ous

As a new parent, what should I use to clean up nasty lumpy sick that little Miss decides to throw about in the back of my new car?!

Knife & Fork

28th April 2007, 21:26	#1 (permalink)
Morph3ous Wheelnut Join Date: 29th March 2007 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Making a lookalike A recent sprog shaped addition to the family has given cause to a 5 door car, and so the wonderful Civic has been decided upon. A 12 hours test drive in a 2.2 EX sealed the deal, and so after a couple more months of saving we'll hopefully be joining that gang of 'cool' people. All was going well and I've been scouring this forum with excitement until a couple of weeks ago.... I saw a bright red CTR parked down the road, and I've seen it so many times now that I can safely say that I have fallen in love with it! Now red isn't usually my colour, and 1st choice for our new car is certainly going to be black, to match the 3 door car we're keeping. So, as another 3 door car is out of the question, my question is, how simple is it to make a 2.2EX into a CTR lookalike? Clearly the front grille would need changing along with the wheels. What kit does the CTR wear? Is it the image pack with a spoiler or something different? Those rear lights are different too arn't they? Is it lower? Can the 'CTR bits' be bought from a dealer? So many questions...

30th April 2007, 12:57	#9 (permalink)
blzb0b Wheelnut Join Date: 17th December 2006 Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My CTR arrived 10 days after my daughter was born... Just use a car seat that has an Iso fix base such as the maxi-cosi - easy to get in and out.... I can't understand why people assume you need a 5 door when you have a child? Also... if it looks like a type-r - your insurance company will insure it as a type r !! my wife can easily get the car seat in and out of this and her 3 door (bmw) mini... and she's not exactly heavily built ! Last edited by blzb0b; 30th April 2007 at 13:00.

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28th April 2007, 22:24	#2 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	It is easy to do, but not cheap The Type R grill is around £200. The rear lamps come to about £300. Both of these are available from the dealer The front, rear and side skirts are of a different design on the 3 door Civic, and there is a bit of confusion as to whether they would fit a 5 door. The Honda Civic Image Pack supplies a meaner, but different from the Type R, looking front, rear and side skirts for £1500. Going for a black car would save you about £500 because you don't need to colour co-ordinate the black plastic trim. The 18" wheel upgrade costs about £850 if you order them with you new car, and about £1800 if ordered afterwards. Or you could try to persuade Honda to bring out a Sport Plus 5 door that looks like the Type R

28th April 2007, 22:37	#3 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Foggy has given you a pretty detailed answer. There are plenty of Photos with the the 5 door models fitted with the image pack and various alloys in the gallery section. Ultimately the Type R is special in that it has so many bespoke bodyparts and touches, but it is possible if the moneys there!

28th April 2007, 22:54	#4 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	The best after market wheels I have seen are on Danko's car. Some Serious JPEG's, Watch Out 56K Users!

29th April 2007, 10:59	#5 (permalink)
Morph3ous Wheelnut Join Date: 29th March 2007 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that guys....something to consider.

30th April 2007, 09:32	#6 (permalink)
apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 661 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had the 3 door Type S for 6 weeks whilst waiting for my 5 door EX to arrive & found that it was just as easy if not easier to load young sproglet in & out the back seat as with the 5 door. My only preference for the 5 door is that the doors are not so big so easier to use in cramped car parks. If you have sprog with you then use the wider "with sprog" bays, no worries. Get your CTR & enjoy!! (although I love my 2.2 EX!!)

30th April 2007, 11:56	#7 (permalink)
Morph3ous Wheelnut Join Date: 29th March 2007 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hmmmmm......

30th April 2007, 14:27	#10 (permalink)
Morph3ous Wheelnut Join Date: 29th March 2007 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lilt'lun is 9 weeks old now, so we've been battling with her car seat and my 3 door focus for over 2 months now. We have one of those Mamas and Papas seats which has a base that stays in the car, so you just click the seat in and out. I can manage it fine, but the Mrs can't. Its just too heavy to hold whilst 'twisting' round the pillar. When we tested the civic, the Mrs found getting the seat in and out much easier. Therefore I'm certain she won't let me get another 3 door. It goes totally against my argument for her letting me have a new car! Plus, I want to get a 5 door, as I've lived with a 3 door for 6 years now and all the bugbears I have with it will disappear with the 5. Sick of mates/family members, moaning about having to "climb into the back seat".

30th April 2007, 14:36	#11 (permalink)
apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 661 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In that case, a 5 door 2.2 EX will have your grin straining at the corners of your face!

30th April 2007, 14:41	#12 (permalink)
Morph3ous Wheelnut Join Date: 29th March 2007 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Indeed it will! Was gutted when I had to give the demo car back after having it all day...can't wait to get one of my own to play with!

1st May 2007, 23:35	#13 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	5 door seems to be the most sensible choice for you then. Most people you meet will think it's a 3 anyway!

6th May 2007, 19:34	#14 (permalink)
Nighthaunt Car short of a Drive ;) Wheelnut Join Date: 5th May 2007 Location: Canterbury - Kent Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Would have to agree - as part of my job I have a lot of contact with members of the public driving their cars - and when I saw my first new Civic last year couldnt believe it was a 5 door - the rear handle is perfectly placed you dont see it unless you know what to look for!

7th May 2007, 19:05	#19 (permalink)
Morph3ous Wheelnut Join Date: 29th March 2007 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As a new parent, what should I use to clean up nasty lumpy sick that little Miss decides to throw about in the back of my new car?!