Performance Reasonable expectations

DaveWA · 11th October 2012, 13:49

Hey guys and girls,

After much thought on whether to sell my FN2R and be a good father to be, to cart the bub around. My better half has decided that she will sell her car and buy a baby cart

Sooo I have during this discussion been given permission to retain my manhood and mod my lil red beast

I am going to keep it quite simple as this is my daily but would like to know what gains I would achieve with simple mods.
I am thinking
Exhaust . Header back for now as they are expensive. Though knowing the gain for headers as well would be great.
Smoothed airbox and K&N panel filter
Hondata flash

I will also look at braided brake lines and new pads for stopping and some cosmetic upgrades.
I love my car as is but everyone needs a hobby and I would like to do some fun track days as well later on.
Any advice would be appreciated

Dave

Relic · 11th October 2012, 14:41

Keep it simple and effective then

Eibachs + FRS will add much more fun too... and be more pleasant from what I hear.

DS2500s would probably be best with theose new lines but decent fluid is also required rbf600 or similar.
Should just survive a track day.

Scoopin seems to work well connected to oem airbox with good tubing to go with your smooth airbox and panel.
Honda panel is just as good as K&N but need replacing.

LSD would be a really good upgrade although pricey.

DaveWA · 11th October 2012, 15:03

Thanks Relic,
I knew I for got something...the LSD.. I have really noticed corner take off and mid corner speed to be lacking without it.
At the end of the day I have the opinion that spending a some $ on a car you love is a better investment than a new car. hoddy and a few guys here in Perth Western Australia have shown me how much fun our cars can be.

Cheers
Dave

Relic · 11th October 2012, 15:19

My Grassroots Motorsport FN2 Project

Have a browse here too...he is in your neck of the woods
Think he wrote the book and threw it away.
Hasnt been on a long time though

I agree on making a car your own.... or it never really feels like your car.
Need money for that though lol

Mr JP · 11th October 2012, 15:22

Forget this - "Smoothed airbox and K&N panel filter"

Exhaust, exhaust mani with cat delete and map is way to go. But be prepared to get used to it within a week lol and still want more.

hondacivicnut · 11th October 2012, 15:52

Rotrex it!

DaveWA · 12th October 2012, 00:15

Thanks for the replies guys

It will take a bit of time to get the parts as I have just bought a house but that is all part of the fun

androo · 12th October 2012, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr JP

Forget this - "Smoothed airbox and K&N panel filter"

Exhaust, exhaust mani with cat delete and map is way to go. But be prepared to get used to it within a week lol and still want more.

Keep in mind OP that running without a cat is a $10,000 fine in Aussieland if you get caught. At least in NSW. Not sure about Perth.

DaveWA · 12th October 2012, 09:59

Too true androo...you will cop it here in Perth as well.
I will be taking the legal approach to modding.

Mr JP · 12th October 2012, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by androo

Keep in mind OP that running without a cat is a $10,000 fine in Aussieland if you get caught. At least in NSW. Not sure about Perth.

In that case I'd go boosted or not do anything...

C.B · 12th October 2012, 16:14

Really? Bit of a price difference between a sportscat and going forced induction!

11th October 2012, 13:49	#1 (permalink)
DaveWA Supporter Car: 2007 Type R Join Date: 26th September 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 27 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Reasonable expectations Hey guys and girls, After much thought on whether to sell my FN2R and be a good father to be, to cart the bub around. My better half has decided that she will sell her car and buy a baby cart Sooo I have during this discussion been given permission to retain my manhood and mod my lil red beast I am going to keep it quite simple as this is my daily but would like to know what gains I would achieve with simple mods. I am thinking Exhaust . Header back for now as they are expensive. Though knowing the gain for headers as well would be great. Smoothed airbox and K&N panel filter Hondata flash I will also look at braided brake lines and new pads for stopping and some cosmetic upgrades. I love my car as is but everyone needs a hobby and I would like to do some fun track days as well later on. Any advice would be appreciated Dave

11th October 2012, 14:41	#2 (permalink)
Relic Cockup Specialist Car: 2007 2.2 Type 'S' GT, Bronze Join Date: 31st August 2009 Location: uk Posts: 12,154 Thanks given: 737 Thanked 1,453 Times in 1,275 Posts iTrader: (0)	Keep it simple and effective then Eibachs + FRS will add much more fun too... and be more pleasant from what I hear. DS2500s would probably be best with theose new lines but decent fluid is also required rbf600 or similar. Should just survive a track day. Scoopin seems to work well connected to oem airbox with good tubing to go with your smooth airbox and panel. Honda panel is just as good as K&N but need replacing. LSD would be a really good upgrade although pricey. Last edited by Relic; 11th October 2012 at 14:43.

11th October 2012, 15:19	#4 (permalink)
Relic Cockup Specialist Car: 2007 2.2 Type 'S' GT, Bronze Join Date: 31st August 2009 Location: uk Posts: 12,154 Thanks given: 737 Thanked 1,453 Times in 1,275 Posts iTrader: (0)	My Grassroots Motorsport FN2 Project Have a browse here too...he is in your neck of the woods Think he wrote the book and threw it away. Hasnt been on a long time though I agree on making a car your own.... or it never really feels like your car. Need money for that though lol Last edited by Relic; 11th October 2012 at 15:22.

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DaveWA Supporter Thread starter Car: 2007 Type R Join Date: 26th September 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 27 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks Relic, I knew I for got something...the LSD.. I have really noticed corner take off and mid corner speed to be lacking without it. At the end of the day I have the opinion that spending a some $ on a car you love is a better investment than a new car. hoddy and a few guys here in Perth Western Australia have shown me how much fun our cars can be. Cheers Dave

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DaveWA Supporter Thread starter Car: 2007 Type R Join Date: 26th September 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 27 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies guys It will take a bit of time to get the parts as I have just bought a house but that is all part of the fun

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DaveWA Supporter Thread starter Car: 2007 Type R Join Date: 26th September 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 27 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Too true androo...you will cop it here in Perth as well. I will be taking the legal approach to modding.

12th October 2012, 16:14	#11 (permalink)
C.B UKDM Car: 2007 CTR NHB GT Join Date: 13th April 2011 Location: North West (petrol station) Posts: 573 Thanks given: 25 Thanked 31 Times in 29 Posts iTrader: (2)	Really? Bit of a price difference between a sportscat and going forced induction!