Type R and VTEC owners

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.

loltim · 30 May 2014 at 16:16

I think you need to probably work out what you want first.

Fwd Civic or a rwd 2 seater convertible.

Muff. I've changed m8.

Muffin` · 30 May 2014 at 16:18

WoZZeR said:
Sorry to crash the party with a mundane question.

My DelSol is up for some new tyres shortly and although the current Uniroyal Rain jobbies have been quite decent, actually not a bad tyre at all. I fancy something sportier if that is possible. Size is 195/50 15.

Any ideas?

Bridgestone RE002

rodenal · 30 May 2014 at 16:19

MilanoChris said:
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.

As above probably best narrow down what you're really after a bit first, but have you been in an FD2? Properly bone breaking ride

ChrisD. · 30 May 2014 at 16:20

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

loltim · 30 May 2014 at 16:23

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

Vita · 30 May 2014 at 16:26

PFL EP3 tell me about them.

rodenal · 30 May 2014 at 16:28

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

Appreciate that, if you've been in one then fair enough - it's one of the least comfortable cars I've ever been in. Never noticed it half as much with any of the Integras or the FN2. In fact the only cars i've been in which were as needlessly hard have been those with el cheapo coilovers fitted!

Vita said:
PFL EP3 tell me about them.

Quite ugly, still good fun

loltim · 30 May 2014 at 16:30

Vita said:
PFL EP3 tell me about them.

unfortunately they're at the price point where they're affordable to chavs and barry boys. If you can live with the image they're great.

what do you want to know exactly? I've owned a PFL and FL.

Vita · 30 May 2014 at 16:35

loltim said:
unfortunately they're at the price point where they're affordable to chavs and barry boys. If you can live with the image they're great.

what do you want to know exactly? I've owned a PFL and FL.

I need something which is reliable. I need something on edge and feel an ep3 is perfect for that. The price is attracting now and I wouldn't mind one to use for a few years. Just need advice on what to look for when it comes to buying.

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.

loltim · 30 May 2014 at 16:40

S2000 depreciation shouldn't be too bad as long as you sell it in the summer.

rodenal said:
Quite ugly, still good fun

Subjective. I personally prefer the look of the PFL.

Simon · 30 May 2014 at 19:56

S2000s are a future classic. They are hardly a Citroen !

rjk · 30 May 2014 at 20:06

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

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?

loltim · 30 May 2014 at 20:17

Just ordered the 63.5mm Berk HFC. £175

Should get £60 for my de-cat and maybe £30 scrap value for my rattly honda cat though.

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.

WoZZeR · 31 May 2014 at 09:26

Muffin` said:
Bridgestone RE002

Cheers

Will give them a bash, seem very reasonably priced.

Vita · 31 May 2014 at 10:32

I am going to go view a ep3 today. It's a pre-facelift Milano Red on a '02 with 105k on the clock. What should I look for apart from the rust, vc's, oil leaks, clutch, oh and release bearing!

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.

NathWraith · 31 May 2014 at 11:45

Vita said:
I am going to go view a ep3 today. It's a pre-facelift Milano Red on a '02 with 105k on the clock. What should I look for apart from the rust, vc's, oil leaks, clutch, oh and release bearing!

smoke on vtec changover. Barry mods and if it is pink not red lol