_robs new EP3 type r.... Traitor!
 

Hi lads, I really hope you don't mind me posting this here, I've has 4 vts's and used this forum for years; itis the best out there even if it's not a Saxo, I'd appreciate everybodys views on looks etc and there's way more activity on here.

Anyways, I'll paste what I put on the type r owners, let us know what ya think!
Bear in mind this was posted on an American civic forum...
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Hi everyone,

Firstly my names Rob, 21, and im from England, i guess this is an america based forum? I have tried 3 times to join the type-r owners forum and they have not returned an email to me allowing me to activate my account so im going elsewhere.

I actually dont have an 8th gen civic... Its a 7th gen, but searching for advice on the internet about certain things I find that this is often the most useful place to be! Im not sure of the etiquette on these things but im sure ill find out by the response.

Anyways, I just picked up a tidy 2005 UK version Civic type R Hatchback, 2.0l vtec type r, and have a pretty good idea about where im going with it, but before going mad and ordering the exhaust system etc I thought that it would be wise to get more opinions.

This is my car-










First thing I did when I got the car was install an alpine headunit, bluetooth and cable in the back which is wired into the dashboard, and I love it! Its never your own car until you have your own headunit!



Anyways... Now im after an exhaust system all the way from the engine back.
My last car was a bit too loud, id prefer something a little quieter on this one.

I like the skunk2 megapower and think ill just go with the 60mm diameter as it will most likely sound more 'raspy', but they also have a silencer which can be installed which would be ideal to take on/ take off.

Another thing is, my brother recently had an exhaust fitted which is not really any louder than standard, and when he got a cold air induction kit fitted the noise is amazing because the induction bark isnt hidden by the noise of the exhaust- so im going to try and find a middle ground.

In terms of looks, wheels will be black, bonnet, roof and bootlid will also be vinyld black.

Lowering on coilovers whenever I have the money spare.

Anybody got and comments/suggestions please let me know!

SORRY ITS NOT AN 8TH GEN!!

Right! My shiny bits were delivered yesterday- fitted today, and well... What a car it is now! The exhaust sounds amazing, worth every penny, and has noticeably increased the power. The induction kit hasn't been fitted yet, because I can't find my forking locking wheel nut! Anyway... That's going to be on next week. Pictures below:

All my bits:



Heat wrapped the manifold:




A few of the car before fitment:






It's booked in for lowering, alloys returning and spraying to match the body colour, and vinyl wrapping the roof em3 carbon fibre style!

Can't wait till this all comes together!

Little update! Got my new red wheel nuts, think they look siiiccckkk! Haven't got the locking nuts off yet though.

any vids? :p

hoping one of these will be my next car!

Any bay pics with the new mani etc?

Looks good

My bros got a few of it; I'll get them up tomorrow. That reminds me, I never posted the vid of my old vts at santapod! So in answer to your question: Yeah I have a vid, but it's not of the type r! Here ya go:


I'll get some up tomorrow, cheers

nice mate i got a ep2 now aswell, are you on epcivic.com too??

nice car mate :D, i want and ep3 type r for next car no doubt about it

nice car rob need some xenons and some management next ;)

I'm not mate no, is it a good one? I'll sign up, what's your username on there?

Cheers mate, I'd recommend! Though their is defo a Saxo 'fun factor' that's missing

Cheers Frankie! How's it going? That reminds me- I'm on the way to work and I'll bell Jo at some point today try sort that receipt out I'm sure it won't be a prob

P.s the Osram cool blues are in the post as we speak ;)

Good mate I'm desperate to see your motor in the flesh! And if you could sort this receipt out I would be so greatful just want it finished with now lol :)
p.s you will have to take me for a quick blast in it :p

Yeah course mate and you'll have to take mr in the luxury leather sax!! I'll call jo now n let you know what he says

Piss off with your jap crap.

Orite DB calm down Honda FTW mate ;)

haha, how you finding it? Is it the gun metal grey? Kinda hard to tell from the pics, if so its the best colour :)

Yeah It's great mate, yeah it's the gunmetal grey: the fastest colour. How's your Teg?

Try again to join Type-R-Owners, if you have troubles i'll speak to the admin

Thanks matey- I've managed to join now- what is the best forum (apart from SaxP of course) for my car? There's loads out there- ephatch, type r owners, honda-tech, CTRO... Which one should I use?

I use Type-R Owners but it's mainly just banter there, but there are some helpful people

CTRO seems busier though but i don't use it

Fitted my Osram cool blue sidelights yesterday - needless to say they went back in the post today and am getting fully refunded- cool blue my arse...

White led's from eBay on the way...

To be honest I think it was CTRO that wouldn't let mr join cos I couldn't be arsed going out to my car and putting in my type r serial number. Saxp ftw anyway...!