[Ish's Civic]

Very nice car buddy I like it. I've got the 2.2tdci. Starting to debate getting the Type R

 

[Ish's Civic]

I'd completely recommend getting it if you don't need the extra mileage from the 2.2!

To be honest I dont do a lot of mileage. What do you think is faster? The 2.2 with a stage 1 remap or the type R? Might sound like a silly question but i think my civic has about 190BHP and around 400Nm torque

 

[Ish's Civic]

I haven't driven the honda 2.2 but my mazda 2.2 was about 150 stock around the same 400nm of torque but the way they drove is completely different, took a long time for that small turbo to kick after changing gears but was nice when it did, but having constant power and having that 8k redline is just music! The mazda would die after 3.5k revs, what would yours top out at

I'll be honest Scar, it doesn't take long for my car to build boost but you can tell the delay. I have about 4.5k revs max lol.

It's stage 1 mapped, EGR delete and blanking plate, custome exhaust, Front mounted intercooler with all the solid boost pipes, DIY intercooler water jets(stole the idea from when i sat in my colleague's scooby), induction kit.
I am yet to find a type R next to me at the lights so I can race it. I've raced one on the motorway once and felt like it was pretty even but I think as you said, once the type R is at the higher revs then it'll pull away from me.

 

[Ish's Civic]

"Yeah but does she boo though" 🤣 surely with that spec you could get her to 220bhp? I saw one for sale here with that sort of spec pushing 220, did consider having a look at it but I'm not much of a fan of diesel car's tbh. Do the water cooler jets help with temps? Would you track it with that set up?
The motor way would be the weakest battle for the type r as well because of the lack of torque but yeah once she comes up to the power she might pull then alright.

To be honest buddy I haven't put the car on a dyno so thats my next plan to see exactly what power it's pushing. I'll be honest I wasn't a fan of diesel. This is my first diesel and I'm pretty impressed how Honda designed it. Not happy with the turbo at the back of the engine as I would have definitely messed with it if it was easily accessible.
The water cooler gives a slightly noticeable difference on the motorway but I dont think it was worth the faf to be honest.
It's got 151,500 miles on the clock so I'm not too sure if I want to track it.
I'd love a type R right now but I really want to save up for the FK8.

 

[Ish's Civic]

I'd love to see what it hits too and lol thats the only problem I dont want the turbo to give up with the mileage it's already done. I'd love to buy a type R right now but I'm set on the FK8. I want something bigger in size next and power with 5 doors and stay jap and the FK8 ticks all the boxes but it'll be a good few years before I get it.

 

[Ish's Civic]

Have you looked at the fk2? It's Abit cheaper for the same thing as the fn2 but faster and 4 doors

Yes I've looked into the fk2 and it is a lot of car for the money but I like the independent rear axle on the FK8 and the shape and design

 

[Ish's Civic]

I don't think there's a "wrong choice" there. Both are lovely, if the FK8 fits better, you're still getting a really rapid and very desirable car! Both are out of my range, which is why I pamper my FN2 (plus I wanted NA as it's probably my last non-hybrid car)

Don't get me wrong the FK8 is definitely out of my price range for sure which is why I'd most likely go down the route of waiting to find a good enough salvage FK8 to fix up and keep. But that won't be any time soon.

I know the car is very expensive but I cant see me wanting so sit in anything else. I might just have to run my civic into the ground lol.
One of my mates had the FK2 and I had a lottle blast in it. It felt soo planted to the ground I loved it and still do. I just prefer the crazier look of the FK8.

You never know. I might just go down the route of the ep3 type R and wack a turbo on it lol. The thought had crossed my mind a good few times.
But in all honestly the next car for me will be a 5 door.
Do you have your eye on any specific hybrid?

 

[Ish's Civic]

Yeah i get what you're saying about the FK8, lovely car that has a real wow factor to it.

Hybrid wise, I'm not sure. That's going to largely depend on my circumstances, and my needs. Work are hopefully providing a van soon so the R won't need to be used so much for work and with that comes a big drop in mileage. I'll go from 25k miles per year to more like 4k miles. If I manage to get my project car on the road over winter, it'll be even less than that.

I keep looking at the CRZ, the GT-T model. It's only the same drive train as the Insight, but I really like the coupe body. Weirdly, I also love the Honda E (small fully electric thing). The interior is quite nice, has a feel of 1950s Mid-century styling with a more up-to-date twist. It's a medium term thought, so I'm not getting too invested, I've only just had my FN2 for a year and I'm very much enjoying owning it.

Exactly, if I ever have the chance to own an FK8 I'd love to get around 400bhp out of it lol.

You'll definitely have a drop in mileage once you get the work vehicle.
I've drove a few C-HR's but only to pull in Nd out of the garage. They seem okay for the few minutes i sat in them lol.
I do like the look of the Honda E very very much for the exact reasons you mentioned.

Do you have any modifications in mind for the FN2 or are you keeping it a stock as possible?

 

[Ish's Civic]

The one thing I don't like about the E is the short centre console. It looks unfinished stopping a foot short of the dash.

I seeee.. I'd put a tablet under there lol

 

[Ish's Civic]

I'm keeping mine stock, as much as I really do love pouring over barely road legal missiles like the ones Jay and Matty own, I see so few stock ones, I find myself wanting to avoid taking another good condition stock car out of that state.

I need a barely road legal missile lol. I don't drive like an idiot but I do love the butterflies you get when you're in a stupidly fast car and floor it on a quiet road.
I like the idea of an average looking sleeper and putting ricers to shame.

 

[Ish's Civic]

Yeah if you want the independent rear it's the one you have to go for alright! I like them both equally haha once mapped and a fast road set up I've seen them to eat exotics around the track.

I need to start seriously saving up to be able to afford an FK8. Especially with the modifications in mind. Air suspension, map, exhaust, intake, wheels. I need another job lol. Expensive dreams. I've seen turbo ep3's selling for around £13,000 with 400BHP

 

[Ish's Civic]

I'd feel like bagging a type r would ruin it tbh, I have never been in a car on bags though so can't fully comment on how it makes the car handle. I think I need a second job aswell, mad to stick a k24 in this haha thats more then what they use to go for, everything is going up now for sure

I feel like crying lol.. i've only sat in one car with bags and I'll be honest I didnt like it at all. I was MOT'ing a Seat Leon. I think it was a bit of a DIY job and hadn't been set up correctly. I've seen pics of the FK8 lowered on Eibach springs and it looks awesome