Type R and VTEC owners

bledd. said:
Can't believe how cheap EP3's are getting now, dropping below the DC2 prices
Click to expand...
To be fair, they've been below DC2 prices for a while.

DC2's have a bit of a cult status, more-so than the EP3 IMO. And finding one that isn't rusted around the rear arches is hard work, hence prices stay high.

I honestly don't think you'll be able to get a good example DC2 for less than £4000 for quite some time.
 
rjkoneill said:
I'm going to be honest. That looks dreadful.

I am sick to the back teeth of this 'look', I cannot wait until its over.
All of the car sites I regularly look at seem to be moving towards it too.
I recently unliked meguiars uk from my Facebook, because all they ever did was post a constant stream of this garbage.

I get the feeling that it will be like any form of trend in a few years, people responsible for it will look back on pics of it and think, that was retarded.
Click to expand...

Agreed.
 
They will sell if priced keenly, they are a sought after car. Problem is, there's lots to chose from and it's hard to spot the ones that haven't been looked after based on an advert alone.

I've turned up to view some so called 'mint' examples and the condition has been terrible.
 
rjkoneill said:
are there any benefits for town driving as well?

I thought a Kpro was only worth it when you have the associated breather mods to go with it?

or is it just that a Kpro on a stock vehicle has reduced gains?
Click to expand...

It'll improve economy in all areas as it leans out the overly rich stock map.

You don't need mods to go with it, but if you want a lot more power then they will be needed.

KPro will give an increase of around 10-15 bhp top end on an otherwise standard car but will improve mid range by around 40bhp.

Johnnytoxic said:
Just an FYI,

Are the exhaust heat shields on the EP3 a known problem around 70k miles?, my clips had rusted and broke off and it was making the car sound like it was about to fall apart. Put one of those big hose clips around it which solved it.
Click to expand...

Very common issue, as is the driveshaft heatshield. Some people just take them off to cure the noises.

rjkoneill said:
I hear it removes the dip in the changeover. would it be be a benefit having the K100 instead?

I was planning on getting a Tegiwa/Gruppe M in a few weeks. Would it not worsen the economy having them on the vehicle?



I am about the same on fuel. 240 miles seems to be about the max I get

my last full fills netted me the following mileage.
235
228
244

this seems about the same as yours with about the equivalent in the mix of roads we drive on. I have never been able to resist going into VTEC :o:(




ah, I will keep an eye out for it. :D

may have to come out for a passenger ride next time you're in if I'm not swamped with work so i can have a look at this kpro myself
Click to expand...

KPro and K100 are basically the same thing. They will have the same map on them, so no difference at all in BHP/torque or economy. The difference is that the KPro has a USB socket allowing you to datalog and tune the car yourself.

It's best to get all the power mods you want done first before getting a KPro/K100 because otherwise you'll have to get a remap each time you add something new.

You should be easily getting 250 miles plus, if you're not, you're either driving it wrong (plenty of MPG increasing tips around) or your tyre pressures are out.

Adding a simple bolt on mod will no effect economy at all, the thing that will is your right foot as you enjoy the noise more.
 
chris_87 said:
v-tech
Click to expand...

vtech.jpg
 
rjkoneill said:
ooh, so more mid range basically? economy improvisations would be nice.
so would probably get the K100 over the Pro as it would be a 'fit it and forget it' mod.
where is the best place to get one?
would it just be a case of going to TDI north to get it set up?
Click to expand...

Yes, there is an old before and after KPro dyno print out from ages ago, the mid range gains are massive, more so with a free flowing header.

TDI North can supply and fit both the K100 and KPro.
 
Stormster said:
I think it's a hugely expensive thing to buy for economies sake. It's expensive enough for powers sake lol, but I'd be tempted with a K100 once I've done a few choice mods if the price was sensible inc mapping if it's the same thing minus the USB stuffs.

I get over 35mpg on the motorway easily, about 28-29 going steady around town. Just seem to clock the miles up...

I took my cat heatshield off the other day as it was as good as hanging off, snapped bolts etc... thinking it'd solve my buzzing/rattling but alas the driveshaft heatshield is also rattling, nightmare!
Click to expand...
Get you car mapped, floor it in 4th gear at 2k rpm and by the time you hit the limiter you will think the money is worth it.
 
rjkoneill said:
its going soon. was on the car when I got it.

is the cone in the window a bad idea then :p
Click to expand...

Yeah I'd say so, if you value your hearing. :p

bledd. said:
Taken from the thread about the RE002's on ITR-DC2

"I've had these on for 500 miles I find them amazing in the dry feedback is good,grip is amazing. I use these as road tyres can't fault them. I've had re010 and rs2s to compare with.in the wet there ok better than expected they under steer quite a bit when pushing hard but very controllable."
Click to expand...

Cheers, I will get round to ordering some.
 
Johnnytoxic said:
Just got embarrassed by a fat merc, bit of a reality check and wasn't that sporty looking either. I was foot to the floor and he paced me all the way. Humbled :)
Click to expand...

Most Merc's (and higher spec German cars) are autobahn missiles and will keep up with a hot hatch in a straight line. Show him a few corners though and it'll be a different story.
 
Not sure if it's against the rules?

I am running a group buy for battery straps and have some left.

I can post more info if it's allowed?
 
How? He's saying test drive the car. Surely that's to ascertain if it's the right car for the buyer or not?

Fact is, some people don't like the way the S2000 drives.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom