Type R and VTEC owners

rjk · 6 Aug 2012 at 23:14

an LSD is 500. fitting? maybe 100? surely if it is that important, forgo any mods like intake and exhaust and the LSD is easily affordable making an EP3 much better.

I would be considering one myself if I was planning on keeping the car.

In fact, I am in two minds about having one as I need a new clutch soon anyway...

since taking Chris's advice and getting my handling sorted [frsu & jdm arb], it has had such an impact on the feel of the car. it will be the first thing I do to any future car I own now.

Andrew Moore · 7 Aug 2012 at 08:45

TaKeN said:
Have you seen this car then?

Very briefly, cant remember it in detail but I didn't think "thats naff" so it must have been at the worst reasonable

Buckster · 8 Aug 2012 at 18:50

decided to go for a FN2 GT (if I can find one I like) - don't laugh - just decided that for an extra couple of K I'd rather:

(1) have a more modern looking car
(2) have more toys, in particular Cruise Control (which I find very useful on the Type-S)
(3) more boot space, and more space in the rear for the 2 kids

I think the trade-offs vs perhaps not quite as good handling and not quite as quick are worth it. Seems to me the FN2 will not quite be such a pocket rocket, but will be a reasonably good compromise of something that I can take on longer trips away with the family but also be pretty sporty when needed

just need a test-drive in one to see how "stiff" the suspension really is and whether that will be a problem or not

shauncr91 · 8 Aug 2012 at 19:21

Noxia said:
I've got some weird tar type stuff coming out the bottom of my doors. I have got sound proofing in there so I'm wondering if it's that leaking? I've cleaned it off and had a look under the door card but it's seeping out of a few places. No idea what it is or who to take it to in order to rectify it :S

I had this on my Fiesta, turned out to be something a previous owner had put in there and it ended up jamming my window. I'd suggest you take the doorcard off and give it a look before it sticks together like mine did...

ChrisD. · 8 Aug 2012 at 19:50

Poorly applied sound deadening.

Noxia · 8 Aug 2012 at 20:08

Yeah you were right guys, it had gotten really hot and melted somehow. They cleaned it and fixed it all back up for free though so all sorted now.

Kohaashi · 8 Aug 2012 at 21:03

rjkoneill said:
... if I was planning on keeping the car .

What are you thinking of getting instead?

rjk · 9 Aug 2012 at 07:48

An S2000.

Finding one I want is proving difficult though...

Muffin` · 9 Aug 2012 at 07:55

rjkoneill said:
An S2000.

Finding one I want is proving difficult though...

Janesy B · 9 Aug 2012 at 10:09

rjkoneill said:
An S2000.

Finding one I want is proving difficult though...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4107141.htm

Monza Red :cool:

lee1101 · 9 Aug 2012 at 11:18

Anyone have any experience of one of these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350584620701?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

I have never seen one listed before. Appears to be a true 2.5" bore as well so may add a touch more noise while keeping the OEM look. Interesting!

NathWraith · 9 Aug 2012 at 11:40

2fast2cool championship ebay purchase

rjk · 9 Aug 2012 at 11:41

Janesy B said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4107141.htm

Monza Red

trying to go for something newer ideally, it wont be until next year anyway

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4057614.htm

that colour, shape, interior, wheels etc

just with a more realistic mileage and price to match.

rossk26 · 9 Aug 2012 at 11:54

What are your insurance quotes like for the S2000?

It's by far my favourite 2 seater convertible (realistically achievable only) around. I remember sitting in one when I was 17, and it remains one of the nicest cars I have sat in! Used to pick it all the time on Gran Turismo too.

Janesy B · 9 Aug 2012 at 11:59

I'd have that S2000 but anything over 150BHP is still prohibitively expensive to insure despite being 25, having 5 years NCB and not a single claim to my name. FML.

Johnnytoxic · 9 Aug 2012 at 12:01

Janesy B said:
I'd have that S2000 but anything over 150BHP is still prohibitively expensive to insure despite being 25, having 5 years NCB and not a single claim to my name. FML.

My EP3 is £690

28 / 2years NCB

Played a few companies off each other though as my original quote was £890

NathWraith · 9 Aug 2012 at 12:04

Janesy B said:
I'd have that S2000 but anything over 150BHP is still prohibitively expensive to insure despite being 25, having 5 years NCB and not a single claim to my name. FML.

how much is "prohibitive" may I ask?

Muffin` · 9 Aug 2012 at 12:09

Janesy B said:
I'd have that S2000 but anything over 150BHP is still prohibitively expensive to insure despite being 25, having 5 years NCB and not a single claim to my name. FML.

Bullet holes in the street signs might be something to do with that.

Janesy B · 9 Aug 2012 at 12:11

I loathe to spend over £1500 insuring a car that sits on the road 5 days a week, especially seeing as I'm hardly young and inexperienced.

Sin_Chase · 9 Aug 2012 at 12:15

Janesy B said:
I'd have that S2000 but anything over 150BHP is still prohibitively expensive to insure despite being 25, having 5 years NCB and not a single claim to my name. FML.

It's nothing to do with the BHP.

S2000s are notoriously expensive to insure anyway, a problem which is compounded by a bad post code.