Cookie's 2009 Honda Civic Type R GT

[Danith]

Had mine checked again. Wasnt empty but very low on gas so thats why it wasn't kicking in.
Pressure tested and no apparent leaks so he's put the dye in to see Where the minor leak (must have!) Is when it eventually runs out again. Works fine now but must be a very small leak somewhere. Can now feel those engine mount inserts again when the ac kicks in! Thought they'd softened up a bit!

 

[Cookie]

Sat waiting for the car to be MOT'd.. predictions on what it fails on?

Also:

 

[Danith]

Sat waiting for the car to be MOT'd.. predictions on what it fails on?

Also:
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Under engine covers obscuring view as an advisory and thats it

 

[Cookie]

Pass

Advisory on one of the rear tyres being a bit worn on the inside edge.. rears need to be replaced anyway at some point because they don't match (and that annoys me)

Got this mob: http://www.wechillanycar.com/ coming round next Wednesday to check out the issues with the AC

 

[Cookie]

Shitbox had it's A/C regassed by the bloke, apparently Kwik Fit managed to put half the amount of gas necessary and double the amount of oil, system didn't like it

He said the condenser didn't look like it was leaking at the moment but it had taken knocks etc from stones and all the other s**t on the road, so it may need looking at at some point (like if it now runs out of gas)

The A/C is cold as fuuuuck now

 

[cat171]

Kwik fit in being s**t shocker! Glad it's sorted now mate ?

 

[Cookie]

60 quid for about 4 miles of cold air. Fantastic.

Compressor it is then

 

[Danith]

60 quid for about 4 miles of cold air. Fantastic.

Compressor it is then

Condensor or compressor? Condensors all bow and get hammered over time anyway, mine was a mess

 

[Cookie]

Condensor or compressor? Condensors all bow and get hammered over time anyway, mine was a mess

One of those. I probably meant condenser tbf

 

[Danith]

90 quid jobs a goodun.

 

[Cookie]

90 quid jobs a goodun.

From where?

 

[Danith]

Any parts place. Mine was about that. Get one with a drier attached.

Euros, gsf, local motor factors, mister auto etc.

Bumper off and swap over (with new and oiled seals/o rings though, don't make my mistake!). Might need to have it done at an ac place or get a mobile dude to do it to make sure all of the gas it out before taking it off.

 

[Cookie]

Mobile dude I just used quoted 400 quid to fit a new part, asked him about fitting a used one and he said he wouldn't fit it

 

[Danith]

Yeah defo wouldnt fit a second hand condensor no way.

Tell them you'll have the bumper off cos mine was reluctant to mess about breaking clips etc. Only charged me 60 for diagnosis regas, check over and new o ring fitting

 

[Cookie]

Yeah defo wouldnt fit a second hand condensor no way.

Tell them you'll have the bumper off cos mine was reluctant to mess about breaking clips etc. Only charged me 60 for diagnosis regas, check over and new o ring fitting

Seen one that's £106.99 on Euros.. worth a bash?

(Think I meant compressor when I said second hand, his notes say condenser possibly need replacing)

 

[Danith]

Well if you had cold air after the regas and the pump/compressor was kicking in (clunk and rev drop) then your compressor sounds ok.
Yeah go for that one if it has a drier unit attached

 

[dom_182]

I had to replace the condensor in my 2006 Civic. Cost me about £250 for the part and fitting a couple of years ago.

 

[Gally]

Millions of rep condensers these days. You'll be fine. Ask any garage how much to fit an air con rad and regas if you supply the part. Take it to a bodyshop.

 

[Ian_182]

My mate with a garage told me the other day the price of the gas has gone through the roof, from something like £80 a bottle up to something like £270.
Anyone know anything about it.?

 

[Gally]

Shortage. Our friend who has done our air con for 20 years now bought thousands worth at the start of the year.

He may always be talking about the new gas r1234 or something. I think it's enviro safe and very expensive. Think it's £200+ a recharge for that.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Yeah think the latest gas is pretty expensive

 

[Cookie]

Not got round to fixing the AC yet. Car didn't move for a month, drove it yesterday. Hate driving it. Will sell it as soon as I have time.

 

[Cookson]

Not got round to fixing the AC yet. Car didn't move for a month, drove it yesterday. Hate driving it. Will sell it as soon as I have time.

Why the hate?

 

[Cookie]

Why the hate?

Mostly the ride. I've been driving the MX-5 most of the time (and the bike the rest of the time). Both have a million times more compliant suspension.

 

[Danith]

I get why folk hate them to be honest. Good cars for the money though and fun if you can bear the ride

 

[Cookie]

I get why folk hate them to be honest. Good cars for the money though and fun if you can bear the ride View attachment 1374920

It was only ever a stop gap anyway, it's just not a very helpful stop gap. The last stop gap was the ST220 that I did actual enjoy owning/driving

Kicking it's head in yesterday was a fair bit of fun (aside from the horrendous torque steer), but most of the time I'm driving it I'm not kicking it's head in, so all you think about is the horrendous ride.

 

[Scrooge]

It’s amazing how it manages torque steer with no torque

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I spent a few months driving a cooking model FN Civic and the ride was shockingly bad. Can't imagine what the Type-R is like. It's a shame. Part of me quite likes them, but I don't think I could buy one over some of its rivals. I know people love NA, but it would just do my head in for a daily. Mid-range torque FTW.

 

[imprezaworks]

Are they really that awful? I think they have aged really well and is a car i've been interested in trying.

 

[Danith]

Are they really that awful? I think they have aged really well and is a car i've been interested in trying.

Not to me they aren't. Totally subjective

 

[Scrooge]

From when I drove it the low down torque actually wasn’t an issue. The ride is stupid though

 

[Ian_182]

Not to me either, and ive had mine for 8 yrs.
It can be quite lumpy on the wrong road but go out and find a nice welsh A/B road and its a great drive.

 

[Al_G]

For what they are and how much they cost to buy its a difficult package to beat.

Yes the torque is an issue, so is the ride, rear visibility and paint quality but when you're on it they're a superb car. You get used to the ride very quickly.

If you want a reliable, newish, well spec'd, warm hatch which is does it all for 4-5k theres not much out there thats better (even the EP3 have a higher price point these days).

Its a hoot and I urge everyone to try one. Its a far cry away from the 35k hatchbacks of today.

 

[Mr Burns]

Possibly my next purchase once the Fiesta dies.

 

[Danith]

For what they are and how much they cost to buy its a difficult package to beat.

Yes the torque is an issue, so is the ride, rear visibility and paint quality but when you're on it they're a superb car. You get used to the ride very quickly.

If you want a reliable, newish, well spec'd, warm hatch which is does it all for 4-5k theres not much out there thats better (even the EP3 have a higher price point these days).

Its a hoot and I urge everyone to try one. Its a far cry away from the 35k hatchbacks of today.

Nailed it. Yeah reverse sensors or a camera would be useful too! That's what my scene hook is for tho for now

 

[Cookie]

Have reverse sensors on mine which is handy given how annoying that lower part of the bumper is. Stupid bloody design.

I don't hate it to the point where I want to set it on fire, but I don't like it to the point where I'm even willing to replace the tyres on it

 

[Al_G]

Have reverse sensors on mine which is handy given how annoying that lower part of the bumper is. Stupid bloody design.

I don't hate it to the point where I want to set it on fire, but I don't like it to the point where I'm even willing to replace the tyres on it

Out of interest how does it compare with the ST220 from a drivers perspective? I can imagine the ST was a heavy lump so not as enjoyable on the boil but far better to live with day to day?

 

[Cookie]

Out of interest how does it compare with the ST220 from a drivers perspective? I can imagine the ST was a heavy lump so not as enjoyable on the boil but far better to live with day to day?

ST was much nicer to just potter around in, and was surprisingly good to hustle about. Much lazier drive than the Civic. Civic just about quicker in a straight line, but I doubt there's much in it. ST sounded 4 million times nicer.

Civic interior is nicer, ST seats were more comfortable but Civic holds you in place better. Civic easier to park (because it's not 5m long)

Not even a comparison in ride quality

 

[Al_G]

ST was much nicer to just potter around in, and was surprisingly good to hustle about. Much lazier drive than the Civic. Civic just about quicker in a straight line, but I doubt there's much in it. ST sounded 4 million times nicer.

Civic interior is nicer, ST seats were more comfortable but Civic holds you in place better. Civic easier to park (because it's not 5m long)

Not even a comparison in ride quality

Good comparison and as expected really. I love fords but they rust to buggery in next to no time. Saying that Honda’s aren’t much better.

Nissin calipers on Honda’s drive me mad. Always seizing as they were never designed to cope with British weather.

 

[JB21]

Was the main reason we got rid of our 1.8. Why Honda though the ride was acceptable is beyond me. I would have the FN2 type r in a heart beat if it didn't rattle your teeth out. The ep3 was fine as well, had that for over 5 years without complaint.