The New Bus (warning v-tec content)

[makavelli]

Well after some big problems with the Audi derv, i traded in and picked up the new motor.
Had it for 2 weeks now and love it really liking being back in a revvy n/a

had a look at leon fr's, meggy r26's, clio 197/200's and focus st's but the civic ticked all the boxes and won me over

Went for the GT as it adds the air con, cruise control, auto lights and auto wipers. Opted for silver and the 18's as i prefer the more subtle looks.

Really impressed with the interior and the build quality, a big step up from my clio and pretty much on par with the audi.

Hopefully i will get a decent dry day to give the car and wheels a good polish as I've only really had time to give it a quick wash since I've had it.

Not planning on spending major money on it, will probably just get the camber and toe etc set up with ABP's fast road set up as apparently most FN2's come off the boats with different camber settings on the fronts.

I know there's not many FN2 fans on here but heyho, im loving it :approve:

little tweaks ive made:

upgraded dipped and main lights
LED sidelights
silvervisions in the rear
LED number plate lights
Red interior lighting
K&N Panel Filter
Spoon reservoir covers

A few pics off the iphone

Andy

 

[Whiteley]

Very nice Andy

 

[jesus]

That's one of the nicest 'new' Civics I've seen! And I don't even like them!

 

[Jordi17]

I really like that in Silver, looks spot on.

 

[bigup7]

really nice mate

got to love that interior

 

[makavelli]

Very nice Andy

cheers fella, the 182's are long gone now eh!

 

[makavelli]

really nice mate

got to love that interior

the interior was a big selling point matey, love it

 

[Matt W]

Looks really good, very smart.

 

[172Ben]

Like that alot!!

 

[Whiteley]

cheers fella, the 182's are long gone now eh!

You're not wrong, mine's been gone over a year now!

What went so wrong with the derv Audi?

 

[SBV116]

Nice Thats a lovely motor pal!

 

[Bluebeard]

What went wrong with the audi??

(People buying a cheap tdi to save money take note!!!)

 

[SBV116]

I know, but not for me to say, it had issues that were going to cost a lot of money to fix, and are common for it aswell! Andy will tell i feel!

 

[ForceIndia]

Nice car!

 

[makavelli]

You're not wrong, mine's been gone over a year now!

What went so wrong with the derv Audi?

mine too dude, a year last april lukey boy picked her up off me

 

[makavelli]

What went so wrong with the derv Audi?

What went wrong with the audi??

(People buying a cheap tdi to save money take note!!!)

pm'd dudes

 

[makavelli]

Nice Thats a lovely motor pal!

just wait until you get your first call off me wanting you to fit something lol

 

[Brian172]

My mate has recently bought one of these in the same colour and spec.
Feels quick and refined, handling feels tight, and the seats are awesome.

 

[Munson]

Love these sheds. Had one on order in 2007. Nice cars.

 

[makavelli]

Love these sheds. Had one on order in 2007. Nice cars.

funny you should say that! i actually remember when you put the order in, god i've been around here too long lol

 

[Addz]

I love the interiors of these, seem to really wrap around you!



Just hate the engine

 

[makavelli]

I love the interiors of these, seem to really wrap around you!



Just hate the engine

i can see why v-tec is marmite, i think if i had gone straight from the 182 to the civic it would have been hard to adjust to but having the dsg derv in between has made the transition very easy!

drives well at low revs and has the beens for a blast at high revs if need be, that v-tec noise is addictive though lol :race:

 

[Curley]

Really like these.. there was a red one with pro race 1.2s at my local Honda garage I fell in love with. Like the silver more!

 

[Ian_182]

Great choice of car.Im still loving mine,and i actually love the engine.I can cruise around and go round mini islands in 3rd gear at roughly 12 mph and it drives out lovely,on the other hand after 5.5k it takes off.Best of both worlds really.The seats are awsome and i love the dash.The mpg is sitting on 33mpg atm so its really good on fuel too.
Mine has the 19" rage alloys and the f1 kit.Glad your enjoying it

 

[mat-nos]

i really like them, nearly bought one a couple of years ago before the golf gti but insurance was a killer for some reason..........

 

[Gally]

They have really grown on me a lot.

That red one is perfect, 19's are a bit hard I feel.

What does the F1 kit get?

 

[Ian_182]

Black gloss front splitter and rear diffuser,ill find a picture...

 

[makavelli]

Great choice of car.Im still loving mine,and i actually love the engine.I can cruise around and go round mini islands in 3rd gear at roughly 12 mph and it drives out lovely,on the other hand after 5.5k it takes off.Best of both worlds really.The seats are awsome and i love the dash.The mpg is sitting on 33mpg atm so its really good on fuel too.
Mine has the 19" rage alloys and the f1 kit.Glad your enjoying it

I know what you mean with the gears, ive found myself pulling out of junctions and heading round roundabouts then thinking oh crap i'm still in third but the car seems to handle the lows speeds and stays smooth

really love the dash as well now im used to where im looking for each bit of info lol

your car looks lovely fella :approve: the GP kit really sets off the milano

Andy

 

[Gally]

Milano > all! Love that colour. Shamethey have the fading under the lacquer problem.

I love red cars right enough.

F1 looks very nice. Should get more pictures up Iain it's a cracking car, how long you had it mate?

 

[Ian_182]

Ive had it since april.And believe it or not ive not taken any proper pics yet.Must get it done soon.

And what do you mean about the laquer.Mine is just a solid red paint.

 

[Gally]

On Milano red, it has a clearcoat. Cars don't have 'real' solid colours anymore.

Yours is "solid clear overbase" If the clear overbase (lacquer) isn't protected the sun ect... fades the red underneath and you can't rectify it like you used to do with the old Vauxhalls going pink (real solid red) it'll need a respray. I'll dig out a thread for you. Not scaremongering but something to note.

How you enjoying it from a 182?

Good example... http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=157703&highlight=milano

 

[Ian_182]

Always glad for some free advice gally,thanks mate...

From the 182 it just feels more grown up,its miles ahead for build quality.The alloys also suffer from a bit of weathering,mine are ok so far,but when they go people can never get them back so most go for an anthracite colour or black when they refurb them.
I dont understand some peoples perceptions of the handling,i think its great.its not as twitchy as my clio was and i find myself more confident going into bends and i dare say it on here,its faster and i seam to be able to carry more speed into bends than i did in the clio...
Flat out from a standing start it feels a bit heavy from the off.Once going though the engine soon gets the speed up.And when most clio's die at around 90-100 the honda keeps going.A bit like the older model really.

 

[ForceIndia]

Always glad for some free advice gally,thanks mate...

From the 182 it just feels more grown up,its miles ahead for build quality.The alloys also suffer from a bit of weathering,mine are ok so far,but when they go people can never get them back so most go for an anthracite colour or black when they refurb them.
I dont understand some peoples perceptions of the handling,i think its great.its not as twitchy as my clio was and i find myself more confident going into bends and i dare say it on here,its faster and i seam to be able to carry more speed into bends than i did in the clio...
Flat out from a standing start it feels a bit heavy from the off.Once going though the engine soon gets the speed up.And when most clio's die at around 90-100 the honda keeps going.A bit like the older model really.

It's the ride, it's truely shocking. Far too stiff, in diffciult conditions (damp etc) most hatches would romp away from it.

 

[Gally]

See what you're saying. EP3 vs 182 to FN2 vs 197 Same applys no doubt.

Isn't it corossion that seems to ruin the wheels? Like the diamond cut face corrodes?

Easy enough and cheap enough to get them done gun metal or something if they do go.

 

[Ian_182]

It's the ride, it's truely shocking. Far too stiff, in diffciult conditions (damp etc) most hatches would romp away from it.

I agree the ride is stiff,but on the right A road its very well planted...I tend not to push on in the rain though but i know what your saying...

 

[Ian_182]

See what you're saying. EP3 vs 182 to FN2 vs 197 Same applys no doubt.

Isn't it corossion that seems to ruin the wheels? Like the diamond cut face corrodes?

Easy enough and cheap enough to get them done gun metal or something if they do go.

Yes its corrosion that gets into the polished wheel face and from looking on other forums they never last once there re-done.Lucky if you get a year out of them...Im also thinking that a nice dark colour will go well with the black splitter and kit

 

[ForceIndia]

I agree the ride is stiff,but on the right A road its very well planted...I tend not to push on in the rain though but i know what your saying...

Bang on fella. On the right road it works very well.

 

[ForceIndia]

Yes its corrosion that gets into the polished wheel face and from looking on other forums they never last once there re-done.Lucky if you get a year out of them...Im also thinking that a nice dark colour will go well with the black splitter and kit

Same as the mk5 Golf GTi?

 

[Gally]

Mondeo polished face ones aswell, my boss had ones or his RRS they lasted a month and then corroded.

Salt/dirt just ate them apart.

 

[Ian_182]

If im a bit flush i do like the look of these wheels from honda and there 19's