Type R and VTEC owners

TaKeN · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:44

Stormster said:
I really didn't like Pro S in mine, made it sound like a bag of spanners and burnt quickly!

Shell Helix 5w/40 in now, doesn't burn at all and sounds SO much smoother, deffo sticking to it.

I'm going to try some Nanodrive next service

ci_newman · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:49

MilanoChris said:
How did it go?

Time waster and pilot tester as it turns out

I've pulled my finger out and listed it on PH now too. Comments on the ad welcome

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...a/honda-integra-dc5--71k-miles-c-pack/1161265

I'd throw it up on TRO too, if that pesky post count limit wasn't in place

ChrisD. · 10 Mar 2013 at 20:01

That's a shame, I've been lucky over the years and not had to deal with that.

The car looks good, only problem is that it's a niche market, but GLWTS.

Gibbo · 10 Mar 2013 at 20:06

rjkoneill said:
its fiddly but ive never had an issue with it.
usually reads fine, so may be an fn2 thing. i dont think there is any difference in the two though.

mine used to eat through a lot of oil but its been brilliant since the last change. hardly any drop in level at all
my mechanic said that a change to a decent oil filter was probably what made that happen.

not sure if thats true or not but the better consumption coincides with the last change i did

More likely the track day!
911 uses little to no oil since I started tracking it, a
Porsche tech explained to me a lot of high rpm work such as a track day helps remove any deposits so everything seals better, meaning less oil burnt.

rjk · 10 Mar 2013 at 23:01

Gibbo said:
More likely the track day!

why is that? i dont think i asked

Gibbo · 10 Mar 2013 at 23:23

rjkoneill said:
why is that? i dont think i asked

Trying to repeat what I was told so might it wrong, but engines get deposits on the piston rings/seals with age and regular driving, allowing for more oil to be burnt.

On a track day the engine spends a lot more time at high rpms and gets a lot hotter, as such these deposits get burnt away and thus allows the piston rings to seal much better and is a reason why oil consumption drops as less is getting burnt.

Will · 10 Mar 2013 at 23:35

That teg looks in great condition, lovely car, part of me wishes I had one, I like my fn2 but theyre common as muck, the dc5 is somehow more special and I still think they look fantastic!

Simon · 10 Mar 2013 at 23:38

Gibbo said:
Trying to repeat what I was told so might it wrong, but engines get deposits on the piston rings/seals with age and regular driving, allowing for more oil to be burnt.

On a track day the engine spends a lot more time at high rpms and gets a lot hotter, as such these deposits get burnt away and thus allows the piston rings to seal much better and is a reason why oil consumption drops as less is getting burnt.

Deposits usually form at high temperatures so it's probably the opposite. Depends how good the oil is of course.

Gibbo · 10 Mar 2013 at 23:49

Simon said:
Deposits usually form at high temperatures so it's probably the opposite. Depends how good the oil is of course.

Not changed oil type in the 911 but noticed after doing track day the oil consumption seemed to reduce and when I mentioned it to a techy, they told me the above.

Simon · 10 Mar 2013 at 23:58

Well they are wrong. What probably happened is you filled the oil with fuel by driving hard, making it look like you used less oil.

Those M96 engines have a habit of doing that.

ci_newman · 11 Mar 2013 at 09:09

Will said:
That teg looks in great condition, lovely car, part of me wishes I had one, I like my fn2 but theyre common as muck, the dc5 is somehow more special and I still think they look fantastic!

Thanks

Hopefully someone in the market thinks the same and buys it

Muffin` · 11 Mar 2013 at 09:11

I'm now unsure whether I want V-Power mixing with my Castrol Edge or if I should pay more for BP Ultimate!

Jonnycoupe · 11 Mar 2013 at 09:13

Muffin` said:
I'm now unsure whether I want V-Power mixing with my Castrol Edge or if I should pay more for BP Ultimate!

Change to ultimate otherwise your car becomes a hybrid. Only mix BP with BP

King4aDay · 11 Mar 2013 at 11:35

Don't suppose anyone has a set of old ATR/Prelude Motegi rims (17", 5x114.3) gathering dust? Save me rolling the dice on ebay.

Like these -

ChrisD. · 11 Mar 2013 at 18:56

Mate they are like rocking horse **** to find in half decent condition.

On a side note I think my ATR will be going on Sunday. Let's hope they're not a time waster.

Vita · 11 Mar 2013 at 22:05

Good luck with the sale Chris!

My front tyres need changing now, anyone recommend some good type? I'm looking at Bridgestone Potenza RE50?

I want good grip, and those which haven't got a lot of road noise if that's possible?

King4aDay · 11 Mar 2013 at 22:19

MilanoChris said:
Mate they are like rocking horse **** to find in half decent condition.

On a side note I think my ATR will be going on Sunday. Let's hope they're not a time waster.

Yeah there's always a set or two on ebay but inevitably looking rough. Would be happy to get some refurbed (or have a go myself) if I found some that were sound underneath. Two of the Oz rims that came with my Prelude are badly repaired and I think the Motegi rims suit the car perfectly.

ChrisD. · 11 Mar 2013 at 23:11

Vita said:
Good luck with the sale Chris!

My front tyres need changing now, anyone recommend some good type? I'm looking at Bridgestone Potenza RE50?

I want good grip, and those which haven't got a lot of road noise if that's possible?

Go for the RE050A mate.

King4aDay said:
Yeah there's always a set or two on ebay but inevitably looking rough. Would be happy to get some refurbed (or have a go myself) if I found some that were sound underneath. Two of the Oz rims that came with my Prelude are badly repaired and I think the Motegi rims suit the car perfectly.

My issue with knackered wheels is that they cost £200 + to repair. Mint sets come up now and again for £200-£300 so why bother? There are some dreamers around that's for sure.

rjk · 12 Mar 2013 at 09:54

any pics of the evo Chris?

will be good to see it at the RR anyway

ChrisD. · 12 Mar 2013 at 18:07

I only have the advert ones till I pick it up.