Type R and VTEC owners

Will · 5 Aug 2013 at 08:10

Rybo89 said:
Will have to be a Aygo at this rate

My twin sister was trying to get me to buy her pug 107 off her yesterday...

I may go without a car for a while, my current work arrangements do not necessitate it snd my commute is easy on the bus. Beyond that im thinking buy something cheap to run and barge like. Old accord, mondeo or similar.... if I must drive something dull snd slow for a couple of years, at least let it be vaguely comfortable on long journeys.

NathWraith · 5 Aug 2013 at 08:19

Unlucky will.

Seems me and you are even on the crashing front now

Rybo89 · 5 Aug 2013 at 09:36

ST220's are cheap to insure

ca9phoenix · 5 Aug 2013 at 13:39

I spoke to the company this morning, trying to get them to swap it for a black 11 plate one with 8k less miles for the same price.

They weren't negative about it so we will see.

If I didn't have bad luck with cars I'd have no luck at all!

NathWraith · 5 Aug 2013 at 13:43

CL7 accord is a good shout

lee1101 · 5 Aug 2013 at 21:57

Unlucky Will, sorry to hear that. If it is a write off hopefully you will recoup as much as possible.

Vita · 5 Aug 2013 at 21:59

Gutted to see that Will, you really haven't had much luck have you. Good to hear you're unhurt. Best be to buy the car back and break what you can to recoup the money. You had some nice bits on it.

Defy Belief · 6 Aug 2013 at 18:39

Picked up a Type r today, after expecting to be getting a Cupra R.

Bit of an impulse buy, but I test drove it and the vtech just tipped me over the edge so I picked it up.

Poor photo, but she badly needs a good wash and clay treatment, also to remove the silly wrap.

http://postimage.org/app.php

ChrisD. · 6 Aug 2013 at 18:45

Defy Belief · 6 Aug 2013 at 19:03

Ha, oops.

Can tell I wasn't expecting to pick one up hey, also from Gloucester, haven't seen your car around though I don't think.

rjk · 6 Aug 2013 at 19:18

Looks alright. Best colour too.

I'm glad you said the wrap needs to go.

Always chuckle when I see EP3s with stock tyre size. They look massive.

Welcome to the club :cool:

Defy Belief · 6 Aug 2013 at 20:32

The wrap has already gone.

http://postimage.org/app.php

As for tyre size, it needs two new fronts. Recommendations? Size and spec.

ChrisD. · 6 Aug 2013 at 20:40

RE050A OEM size.

rjk · 6 Aug 2013 at 20:48

Excellent work. Now it looks superb.

Also echoing Chris. The RE050A in OEM fitment will be fine.

Brilliant all round summer/performance tyre that does adequately well in the winter.

In other news...

I took my car to ABP yesterday for valve clearences and fuel filter. The 75k service needed doing so its done now. They seemed very happy on the phone when I told them I wanted a 75k service.

Then gutted when I told them I didn't need oil, air filters, plugs, mtf, brake fluid or anything else. The guy on the desk just looked at me today and said, "you've upgraded everything"

On the other hand, they commented on what a well maintained car it was.

Zeed · 9 Aug 2013 at 08:23

Back on forums

Last Sunday i polished my spraying out and I Am happy with how it looks now.

Muffin` · 9 Aug 2013 at 08:25

Is that front plate a piece of paper?

Relentless81 · 9 Aug 2013 at 14:49

Need to get the car serviced inc clearances and plugs, tempted just to pay the extra and take it to Honda for convenience but does anyone know of a trustworthy garage in Manchester before i do?

Thanks

Zeed · 9 Aug 2013 at 19:04

Muffin` not far off very thin plastic

light weight yo

My mate on FD just got a sticker

Defy Belief · 12 Aug 2013 at 22:15

What's half decent for a full tank from an ep3 type R?

Currenty got 140 out of it and I have about 1/4 left, but the guage dances quite regularly.

so probably going to work out at just under 200 to the tank.

rjk · 12 Aug 2013 at 22:24

Relentless81 said:
Need to get the car serviced inc clearances and plugs, tempted just to pay the extra and take it to Honda for convenience but does anyone know of a trustworthy garage in Manchester before i do?

Thanks

surely you would go to TDI?

Defy Belief said:
What's half decent for a full tank from an ep3 type R?

my last fills:
24.7mpg 179miles
19.85mpg 180miles
24.3mpg 206miles
26.16mpg 209miles
20.86mpg 162miles

car has catback and induction - 222bhp.

normally get 200ish to the tank but much more on motorway jaunts (230-260 miles to the tank). i only do town driving normally.