Type R and VTEC owners

ChrisD. · 21 Apr 2014 at 14:18

Ah, misread. I can go next May, but will check with the usual bunch I go over with as it's a yearly affair. I'm tempted to go back again this year with decent brakes.

Yeah I know what you mean with throttle inputs. The car was understeering mid corner which I think can be cured with an uprated rear anti roll bar. It's not as easy as my old ATR to trail brake, well, it is, but it doesn't feel as planted doing so. The understeer could be cured with throttle but that would unsettle the rear end so it ended up being frustrating around the corners. :| I think with more practice and something stickier than the AD08R's I can get round but it certainly won't be as nimble as the cars you mention.

ChrisD. · 29 May 2014 at 21:05

Considering an S2000 - thoughts on this?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...a-s2000-16v-gt-2006/2319128?isexperiment=true

I'd put the original bonnet back on and sell that Seibon one.

ChrisD. · 30 May 2014 at 11:19

This is also a nice one.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...onda-s2000-16v-2006/2356999?isexperiment=true

ChrisD. · 30 May 2014 at 11:37

Ha.

Always wanted one. Need to decide if to carry on having two cars and run something like an S2000 as a second, or get something sensible as a main car.

ChrisD. · 30 May 2014 at 12:46

Any other difference apart from the points you mention?

ChrisD. · 30 May 2014 at 15:19

Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance.

ChrisD. · 30 May 2014 at 15:37

Another option I've considered is pushing the budget/hagling and going for something like this:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...7-i-vtec-type-r-rare-fd2-model-57-reg/2171420

There are a couple of blue ones for sale but have high mileage. I'd prefer sub 50k for the amount they're demanding.

ChrisD. · 30 May 2014 at 15:52

Replacement. I've got a viewing tomorrow and the guy is coming from London so I'm expecting it to sell.

ChrisD. · 30 May 2014 at 16:20

Yes, drove one several years ago. Evo's are hardly comfortable, nor was my DC5 etc etc.

ChrisD. · 30 May 2014 at 16:36

loltim said:
I think the FD2 will be a disappointment after a DC5. Get an S2000 for something a bit different.

That's just it. I don't like the FL DC5, and PFL's with low mileage are going for stupid prices.

But I have always hankered after an S2K. Just worried a little about depreciation.

ChrisD. · 30 May 2014 at 20:31

rjkoneill said:
Chris, may I ask why you're getting rid of the evo?

The best thing about the Evo is also it's worst downfall - its stupendous A to B pace. I don't think there's a road where I've gone down where I've used anywhere near 400 horses except

I don't think an S2000 will lose much value at all. Cars with similar spec to mine have been £8-9k since I have been looking at them. The market seems to have been frozen for a good few years on them same with the FD2 really as they have been £14kish for a good few years.

I think the advent of a new CTR will see a mild drop on FN2 and EP3 prices but I doubt it will impact FD2 prices as they are so rare.

As good as the FD2 is, its still just a fwd k20 Honda. The S2000 is a step up IMHO as it forces you to physically change your driving style. It is a lot more fun to hustle and genuinely more rewarding than a grippy diff equipped civic.

What has Des said about your heresy?

Just fancy a change mate. I think Des said get an S2K as I've hankered after one for about 10 years. Scratch the itch, if I don't like it then chin it off and get something else.

ChrisD. · 31 May 2014 at 10:54

I used the RE002 on my ATR. They wear very quickly and are pretty soft. The sidewalls aren't amazing either.

ChrisD. · 31 May 2014 at 15:05

So, the Evo sold.

ChrisD. · 31 May 2014 at 15:32

S2000. The owner of the black one hasn't got back to me since last night and no answers to calls. No idea what's going on, maybe he's in the pub.

The blue one has had a lady owner for the last 4 years. She's had it serviced at Honda every year, they do the MOT, tyres, everything. Sounds like it's a bit of a minter. The wheels need a touch up from what she's said but I'm not overly fussed.

The only thing that's bugging me is the interior, it's all black. I'd really prefer the red/black seats, but they don't go with blue.

ChrisD. · 31 May 2014 at 20:07

Bought the blue one. Did 20k miles almost in a year of owning my Evo. Nothing I do car wise is rational.

ChrisD. · 31 May 2014 at 23:10

This is my new car:

Needs a little TLC, ie stone chips, few door scuffs, new rear tyres. Maybe I'm being harsh but I am picky. Knocked a grand off what she was asking so paid £9000. Maybe too much? I don't know, don't really care either. Apart from the above it's 100% standard, 48k, has a full Honda history, every invoice, every MOT, never an advisory, very clean car. She's had it for nearly 4 years and only done 9000 miles or so.

Loved driving it back, the way you sit in it, the way it feels, just gives the impression of being a true sports car. Okay so it's not as fast as the Evo but I don't think I'll miss that aspect as much as I originally feared. The back steps out nicely, something I'll have to get used to I think.

Happy so far. Roof down is great too.

Just ordered some new scissors as well as some new gel.

ChrisD. · 1 Jun 2014 at 08:36

What tyres are people using on their S2000's?

ChrisD. · 1 Jun 2014 at 09:47

Think I'll go for Michelin Pilot Sport PS3, but not 100% sure yet.

Also need a head unit with iPod connectivity that works with the in built controls. Does the little cover close with the Alpine IDA-X variants?

ChrisD. · 1 Jun 2014 at 09:56

Cheers mate. Looking at what was available on PH for the year/mileage, I don't think I did too bad. I did consider the GT, but TBH I can't be bothered with having to clear out the garage and storing it. I'd hardly ever use it so didn't go looking for one.

I have read about the MZ, but wasn't able to locate any. I use a local fitter rather online so will drop them an email and see if they can source any. The car currently has RE050's on, but I am not sure which variant if any. Off for a drive shortly so will take a look.

As yourself, I want to get used to the road manners of the car before I put on ultra sticky rubber, I'd rather an all round and compliant road tyre first.

I tried the F1A2 on my Evo, I was impressed with the all weather ability, but I felt feedback and feel were lacking so I though I'd look at something else.

ChrisD. · 1 Jun 2014 at 09:56

rjkoneill said:
Also, head units, I have an Alpine IDA-X311RR that I had in my civic. It fits behind the door fine. The wire for iPod I have routed from the rear and under the leather trim into the slide back tray next to the handbrake. I just dremeled a small hole into there and have my iPod in it.

I can take pics if it helps you.

Cheers, will take a look at the unit. Don't really want to be drilling anywhere. Ideally I'd want my iPod in the rear glove box so it can be locked in.