Evo 5 RS
Yeah FN2s are harsh as hell not sure what they were thinking
As a track car I can imagine it's fantastic once set up properly. Billiard table smooth tarmac is about all you'd want to cope with, hah.Give it another 6 or 7 years and everyone will want em for track once all ep and clios are gone
Yeah, on a smooth road they're great. Down a bumpy b road you need to hang on for dear life. When buying, check the roof lining for head marks and steering wheel for finger indents. LolzAs a track car I can imagine it's fantastic once set up properly. Billiard table smooth tarmac is about all you'd want to cope with, hah.
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?
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.
Yeah FN2s are harsh as hell not sure what they were thinking
I was amazed at how agile my old ST220 felt. Once you were making progress, even down tiny little lanes, it never felt like the big car it was. It was a really confidence inspiring car. There are roads that I would drive that down way faster than I would have the balls to drive my Clio.
Pedestrian protection played a big part in it I'm told. The bonnet drops away quickly and, in order to make it pedestrian friendly, they were forced to run the turrets low, not giving much scope for suspension travel. That's what I was told by a guy who had done some ride/handling work on them anyway.
The dampers are Sachs so not your average shite.
I think it’s the spring stiffness.
You're a fountain of trivia lol! Interesting to know
Got them on mine (proline). Bit less crashy but just as firm still. Folk buy coilovers and set them to soft to improve the ride lolzSurely some progressive springs like Eibachs will help, providing they don't lower the car any?
Clearly you underestimated how old and decrepit you are...I ran a 172 for 5.5 years that had a way crashier ride, I'll be fine
As for a lack of torque.. it feels fine!
I've aged 30 years in the last 9 monthsClearly you underestimated how old and decrepit you are...
Surely not? 225 should be cheaperSo I ordered new tyres for the piece of s**t (for the rear). Tyres turn up (with the man from Kwik Fit). Wrong size. I didn't check closely enough and some c**t has fit 235/40/18 all round rather than 225. Arseholes!
Waiting for a call back from Kwik Fit now to find out how much more its going to cost me.. looking like an extra 25 quid a tyre based on their site. FFS.
I ordered 225's, car has 235's. 235's are more expensiveSurely not? 225 should be cheaper
People are weapons. Booked in again on Thursday, they could have done tomorrow but I'm having to attend an officeAh right. Mine are 225/40.
The meg was 235 but fn is 225 as standard
Last owner on a mad one
It's finally getting it's aircon looked at again today, so obviously the battery is dead. Genuinely the worst car I've ever owned, even worse than the Golf.
That said it's not moved since the middle of July, and has barely gone anywhere since May, maybe, so not a surprise.
True! I can still blame the car thoughLol you can’t blame the car for the flat battery. Any car battery would have been dead after a month.
True! I can still blame the car though
Handy that the mechanic is coming soon.. he can jump it. I took my jump leads out of the garage and they look borderline unsafe [emoji23] so not trying to end up in hospital
He's bringing a condenser with him, so worst case he can replace it if its not the sealHaha! Check the seal coming off the condenser, it’s prone to deterioration.
He's bringing a condenser with him, so worst case he can replace it if its not the seal
Well I haven't bothered to get it fixed during the heatwave.. so perfect timing really. It's still not going to see much use until the bike disappears for the winter!That's right, fix the aircon ready for Autumn..?
After a quick google, yes, that appears to be the case!Is that the ballache part that's fitted behind the dash?
Just being over cautious as my ep needed a spot of welding this year.Im sure there are a couple of areas around the car but even the exposed metal is just like surface rust.
Ive not seen any rot on mine at all and I reckon I wax it once a year lol.
Just being over cautious as my ep needed a spot of welding this year.
Also, I might be taking the TODA off already, ha. So two birds one stone and all that