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.
_robs new EP3 type r.... Traitor!
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, i want and ep3 type r for next car no doubt about it
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