First pics of the new steed (type r content)

[The Chubby Pirate]

There were circa 1600 UKDM DC2's.. The rarest colour was black with 317 registered IIRC.

Aye? Where is that from buddy? I must admit i was suprised when i read about the figures i quoted..

 

[Lawro]

Aye? Where is that from buddy? I must admit i was suprised when i read about the figures i quoted..

Just from memory mate, I read it before when I was looking into them before I bought my EP3 a few years ago.

Had a little search on TRO and as below, 317 black ITR's.

http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?49162-how-many-black-uk-dc2-s

 

[scotty10]

love the ep3 type r and in red looks nice my bro had the fn2 and that was quick on the down side the mpg was poor having said that i still think your one is the better of the two

nice choice

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers mate. Need to do a couple of bits and get its ass on track oh and I must say the Michelin premacy tyres are brilliant

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Just from memory mate, I read it before when I was looking into them before I bought my EP3 a few years ago.

Had a little search on TRO and as below, 317 black ITR's.

http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?49162-how-many-black-uk-dc2-s

Christ! Like i say! Figures were from memory!

 

[imprezaworks]

Would make perfect sense why prices are mental for them if there were only 80 in the uk. I was very tempted to get one before the inferno but couldn't bring myself to part with more than what I paid for the Clio.

 

[Ray Gin]

If you can live with them, they are fantastic.

 

[imprezaworks]

Hundred percent agree mate.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

The DC2 did get voted as the best FWD car from Evo in 2008... (I'll upload the magazine article tomorrow...)

 

[imprezaworks]

Yep, would love to drive one after mine

 

[Ray Gin]

Yeah, very well known that. In fact it's probably the most common thing Dc2 owners say :rasp:

 

[imprezaworks]

Do they not talk about the issues of rust too? Lol.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Yeah, very well known that. In fact it's probably the most common thing Dc2 owners say :rasp:

IIRC, the first rule of Honda ownership is to not talk about Honda ownership!

 

[Lawro]

Friend at work had a JDM one and I have been in that a few times, it's a brilliant bit of kit! He had a 500bhp R33 beforehand and loved the 'teg. Had it for about 3 years, only sold it because he bought a VXR8 recently.

 

[Ray Gin]

My old one




iPhone4 camera ftl.

Spoon induction kit, decat & N1.

 

[Lawro]

My old one




iPhone4 camera ftl.

Spoon induction kit, decat & N1.

Yes! N1's are for heroes!

 

[imprezaworks]

Love it

 

[Ray Gin]

On Autotrader now ffs. lol.

 

[Lawro]

On Autotrader now ffs. lol.

Same! Looking at JDM EP3's though.. Championship Cream FTW!

 

[imprezaworks]

Mmm Jdm type r, must resist LSD

 

[SharkyUK]

Mmm Jdm type r, must resist LSD

Adding an LSD transforms the EP3. A few people I know have done it, including Evandim* on here. She's got an absolutely stunning NHB EP3 and she rates the LSD as one of the better mods she's had done (albeit not exactly cheap).

 

[imprezaworks]

Best part of a grand

 

[SharkyUK]

Best part of a grand

A bit cheaper than getting it done on the Clio though... LOL! Seriously, if ever you find the funds to get it done then it is one car that benefits hugely from it.

 

[imprezaworks]

It's on the to do list lol. Got a few bits in mind take it on track and go from there. Thinking about it the cost over need isn't really worth it. Decent holiday instead

 

[SharkyUK]

It's on the to do list lol. Got a few bits in mind take it on track and go from there. Thinking about it the cost over need isn't really worth it. Decent holiday instead

That's fair enough, mate. Glad to see you've got a sensible head on those shoulders! Even in standard form (or mildly modified) I think you will enjoy the CTR anyway. Good luck with it and enjoy!

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers mate

 

[Rob]

Had no idea these were so cheap now! Like none at all.

Really like that, lovely!

 

[imprezaworks]

Tbf there not. I think I was just lucky as the chap needed to sell to get a car for his lad. Similar spec I would image a tad over four.

 

[Philip.]

Nice that mate, welcome to the club!

 

[imprezaworks]

Give me a wave when you seer

 

[Alan]

Loved the gearbox, didn't like image and lack of mid range power which unfortunately put me off buying an anniversary EP3 a few years ago.

 

[Philip.]

I shall! What's that exhaust system like?

Will have to meet up or something and compare noise

 

[imprezaworks]

You know it's not a tdi? It depends what you compare it against and where you drive I guess. The exhaust is ok, subtle with a nice tone. But I fancy something more in the face like a hks etc

 

[Slammed172]

You finally got one !!!! Looks mint, good buy and at a very good price.

Had no idea these were so cheap now! Like none at all.

You have to shop about and the prices do hugely vary, as the next man I can guarantee will buy like this for 4.5k, and there are a s**t load of shitters about too !

 

[imprezaworks]

It didn't take me too long to get one. Tbh it's the first one I looked at. I had spoke to a few people but this guy emailed me with a good description of the car. Like said the prices vary so much, for the money I paid I expected a late pre facelift with similar miles. I'm a happy camper anyway

 

[Alan]

You know it's not a tdi? It depends what you compare it against and where you drive I guess. The exhaust is ok, subtle with a nice tone. But I fancy something more in the face like a hks etc

At the time I was comparing it to my charged cooper s works.

 

[imprezaworks]

Which is a car I would whole heartidly never buy.

 

[Alan]

Which is a car I would whole heartidly never buy.

Each to their own, but don't hate because I gave an option on the bread van.

 

[imprezaworks]

Lol. I didn't have time to finish but yeah I suppose if you compare it to them. Minis are über crap btw, I don't care how quick one is. They are overpriced and generally unreliable. Build quality is crap too, sorry I tend to babble on with my hate for minis.

 

[Alan]

I agree with you 100% mate, the Honda is a far better put together car. My mini was flawless for the 2.5 years of ownership, all it asked for was a new charger pulley and a gearbox mount which was under the extended warranty. It was 230bhp, just mildly breathed on but it was terrible on fuel and not practical at all. I'd love an EK9 tho.