Type R and VTEC owners
- Thread starter ChrisD.
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Soldato
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.
Fwd Civic or a rwd 2 seater convertible.
Muff. I've changed m8.
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
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
Soldato
I think the FD2 will be a disappointment after a DC5. Get an S2000 for something a bit different.
Soldato
PFL EP3 tell me about them.
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!
Quite ugly, still good fun
Soldato
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.
Soldato
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.
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.
Soldato
S2000 depreciation shouldn't be too bad as long as you sell it in the summer.
Subjective. I personally prefer the look of the PFL.
Subjective. I personally prefer the look of the PFL.
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?
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?
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Soldato
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.
Should get £60 for my de-cat and maybe £30 scrap value for my rattly honda cat though.
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.
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Soldato
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!
Soldato
smoke on vtec changover. Barry mods and if it is pink not red lol