Type R and VTEC owners

[ChrisD.]

I use standard in my track cars, never had an issue. I always read about people having issues using non-standard clutches though.

 

[ChrisD.]

ACT is what I would move to if I had to move away from OEM.

 

[ChrisD.]

Interested to know what mods are done, only ones I know of running that power are turbo.

 

[ChrisD.]

Would love to see footage if you recorded any, FD2 along with the Euro R are probably my favourite Honda's.

Didn't record anything sadly. Think my mate recorded a bit of someone else driving my FD2, I'll ask for some footage.

 

[ChrisD.]

Honda accord does't have a cam belt does it? I got some squicky noise coming from left hand side of the engine where the rubber belt is.

Which Accord? If it's modern then no, it's a chain and the noise could be the aux belt, waterpump etc.

 

[ChrisD.]

What size engine?

 

[ChrisD.]

It'll be a K20 then so timing chain.

 

[ChrisD.]

Are front calipers on an EP3 a problem area? Think one of mine is on the way out.

Yes they are, moreso the rears but the fronts can be problematic unless the sliders etc are removed and greased now and then.

 

[ChrisD.]

What cambelts/kits do you guys go for? I'm thinking of using SKF Kit...

Cambelt for what?

 

[ChrisD.]

Thought you were asking for a K20 lol.

 

[ChrisD.]

Either that or water is getting in via the light clusters or something, gathering dirt and coming out at the bumper.

 

[ChrisD.]

If you want a fast car in a straight line, don't buy an NA Honda.

 

[ChrisD.]

My view has always been if you want a boosted car then buy one that's boosted from the factory.

 

[ChrisD.]

Didn't Honda offer the option to Supercharge the CRZ?

There was a MUGEN concept but it never made it into mass production. I drove the prototype and it was a proper laugh.

 

[ChrisD.]

Just get Halfords oil.

 

[ChrisD.]

8 pot brakes, bet they're really good for parking up at shows.

 

[ChrisD.]

I think it's more of a new thing with him, new dad, last job would get £10k bonus a year, doubt he's on £25k here.

Expense, rarity etc I can understand not taking it out all the time or every day use. I know TTS had it on some track days testing it etc and he definitely drove it when he first had it.

Still, my point is that 8 pot calipers are complete overkill on an EP3, even at that power. I bet they're K Sport or some other brand as well.

 

[ChrisD.]

I suppose that depends on the person and what they value, I'd rather have overkill brakes on my car than ever risk brake fade like I've had on my GTI.

A friend of mine managed to set fire to a set of the cheaper 4 pot and above brakes... on the road. AP/Brembo/Alcon 4 pot is likely to be much better but some people think more is better.

 

[ChrisD.]

I've been getting thoughts about an FK8 again. As much as I love my FD2, the chassis and high rev crazyness on track, I feel the urge for something far more refined on a daily journey with a bit of shove. I just fear I may find it boring on track as it's so capable.

 

[ChrisD.]

You get bored far to quick mate.

I know. I blame the Grand Tour episode. I should give it another year.