DC2 owner looking for a Civic!

vermaak · 21st October 2012, 20:41

Hello everyone.

I'm going to be spending the next few months researching on this forum as I have finally decided to sell my ageing Integra Type R and get a Civic. I'm looking at getting a Type S GT so anyone who has one I would love some feedback. What you like most and what you hate most is always the best place to start I guess.

One thing I will miss is going to be the power and handling of the DC2 but lets be honest and say that if you ever push that car your probably breaking the law.

One quick question as it's hard to find info on it, does every Type S have sat nav or just the 09 facelift models? Also I believe that the 09 facelift has the USB connection but not on the earlier models. I carry all my current playlists on my phone so always plug it into the car for driving.

Anyway, I look forward to gathering some useful knowledge whilst I search for the right car.

Mike

Trim89 · 21st October 2012, 20:50

I dont think any models have sat nav as standard, i believe it was always an optional extra? So its just pot luck really.

Could be wrong though

John-R · 21st October 2012, 20:52

Hi and welcome

Good luck with the search!

Staffs Deltic · 21st October 2012, 21:12

Hi Mike and welcome to the forum.

LincsPoacher · 21st October 2012, 21:13

Hi and welcome, sat nav is standard on my EX GT.

vermaak · 21st October 2012, 21:19

Thanks for the welcome guys. Just found a PDF brochure online and it's the Type S-T and Type S GT-T that have sat nav as standard.

Just need to find out about the USB port for the iPhone as that will be my sat nav and music playback device.

ash_rage · 21st October 2012, 22:46

Hi and welcome!

Gaz09 · 22nd October 2012, 17:05

Hi and welcome to the forum buddy

Yes 09 onwards has the iPod connectivity in the armrest as standard.

leebert1988 · 22nd October 2012, 17:41

If it doesn't have a usb fitted you can get the for £30, i fitted one myself about a month ago. Iv got type s gt and love it. Mine is a derv though as you can get the type s 1.8 or a 1.4 petrol as well. The derv has great pulling power and with a remap and new clutch you get 190 bhp no prob

vermaak · 22nd October 2012, 20:14

I'm going to have to wait on the iPod connection as I have the iPhone 5 with it's new lightning connector so I will have to see if a modification is available for the hooking it up. I have looked at the diesel but I love the petrol sound. Also coming from a DC2 the Type S is going to sound sedate so the diesel is not on my list.

My DC2 was heavily modified on the engine side but I'm going to keep the Civic to a minimum. I'm trying to say that with some conviction...

21st October 2012, 20:41	#1 (permalink)
vermaak Join Date: 21st October 2012 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 63 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (1)	DC2 owner looking for a Civic! Hello everyone. I'm going to be spending the next few months researching on this forum as I have finally decided to sell my ageing Integra Type R and get a Civic. I'm looking at getting a Type S GT so anyone who has one I would love some feedback. What you like most and what you hate most is always the best place to start I guess. One thing I will miss is going to be the power and handling of the DC2 but lets be honest and say that if you ever push that car your probably breaking the law. One quick question as it's hard to find info on it, does every Type S have sat nav or just the 09 facelift models? Also I believe that the 09 facelift has the USB connection but not on the earlier models. I carry all my current playlists on my phone so always plug it into the car for driving. Anyway, I look forward to gathering some useful knowledge whilst I search for the right car. Mike

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Trim89 Supporter Car: 59 Milano R Join Date: 4th August 2009 Location: Nottingham Posts: 375 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 29 Times in 29 Posts iTrader: (1)	I dont think any models have sat nav as standard, i believe it was always an optional extra? So its just pot luck really. Could be wrong though

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John-R Supporter Car: 2010 Type R GT Join Date: 29th January 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,547 Thanks given: 127 Thanked 325 Times in 318 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi and welcome Good luck with the search!

21st October 2012, 21:12	#4 (permalink)
Staffs Deltic Hey up duck! Car: Civic Type R GT Join Date: 7th December 2009 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 4,779 Thanks given: 688 Thanked 896 Times in 818 Posts iTrader: (9)	Hi Mike and welcome to the forum.

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21st October 2012, 21:19	#6 (permalink)
vermaak Thread starter Join Date: 21st October 2012 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 63 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the welcome guys. Just found a PDF brochure online and it's the Type S-T and Type S GT-T that have sat nav as standard. Just need to find out about the USB port for the iPhone as that will be my sat nav and music playback device.

21st October 2012, 22:46	#7 (permalink)
ash_rage Supporter Car: CTR GT Join Date: 14th January 2010 Location: London and Essex Posts: 6,436 Thanks given: 702 Thanked 558 Times in 467 Posts iTrader: (21)	Hi and welcome!

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Gaz09 JAPFEST Event Organiser Car: 2008 CTR, Milano Red Join Date: 10th May 2011 Location: Tadworth, Surrey Posts: 780 Thanks given: 192 Thanked 172 Times in 118 Posts iTrader: (4)	Hi and welcome to the forum buddy Yes 09 onwards has the iPod connectivity in the armrest as standard.

22nd October 2012, 17:41	#9 (permalink)
leebert1988 JAE 2012 "cleanest car" Car: Type S 2.2 GT Royal Blue Join Date: 28th April 2010 Location: nottinghamshire Posts: 2,144 Thanks given: 16 Thanked 291 Times in 240 Posts iTrader: (0)	If it doesn't have a usb fitted you can get the for £30, i fitted one myself about a month ago. Iv got type s gt and love it. Mine is a derv though as you can get the type s 1.8 or a 1.4 petrol as well. The derv has great pulling power and with a remap and new clutch you get 190 bhp no prob

22nd October 2012, 20:14	#10 (permalink)
vermaak Thread starter Join Date: 21st October 2012 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 63 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (1)	I'm going to have to wait on the iPod connection as I have the iPhone 5 with it's new lightning connector so I will have to see if a modification is available for the hooking it up. I have looked at the diesel but I love the petrol sound. Also coming from a DC2 the Type S is going to sound sedate so the diesel is not on my list. My DC2 was heavily modified on the engine side but I'm going to keep the Civic to a minimum. I'm trying to say that with some conviction...