time to move on..

[gazo1967]

after 3 fun packed years, time to say goodbye to my beloved 182.

it was getting to the point where it was in the garage more than in my drive, so opted for something a bit more reliable..

Honda Civic Type R GT.
not everyones cup of tea, but what a phenomenal motor. wanted to keep my auto headlights, auto wipers and cruise control which the Type R GT has. Next step is to get more power!

ill still be on to have my usual look about the forum daily!

 

[Matt W]

That looks very tidy. But if you want more power straight away, why didn't you get a faster car to begin with?

 

[Rob]

I really like that, but as above really.

 

[Loz H]

Nice

But unless i was told wrongly (which i think i was) dont you have to drop the engine down to change one of the headlight bulbs on this?

 

[banther]

I really like those.

Wouldnt have one as a toy but as a daily its a tidy purchase.

 

[gazo1967]

thanks!

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That looks very tidy. But if you want more power straight away, why didn't you get a faster car to begin with?

i like the idea of getting something powerful, then adding to it rather than buying power straight out. also loved Type Rs for years but because of my age iv never been able to get one.

 

[gazo1967]

Nice

But unless i was told wrongly (which i think i was) dont you have to drop the engine down to change one of the headlight bulbs on this?

the first thing i done when i got it was changed my headlight and sidelight bulbs for more of an xenon look, it was a bit of a tight squeeze but it was pretty straight forward

 

[Harbinger]

No you dont drop the engine, I had one before the Clio but this car wound me right up, you have to remove the coolant bottle and a few other bits to get OS headlamp out, complete b**ch of a stupid job.

Good luck getting more power though, those parts cost mental money, like a Mugen inlet is around £1200, Spoon parts are also stupid money. it's better than a clio after 80 though mainly due to extra gear, fuel is crap on them too.

Sorry but I never liked the 2 years I suffered my FN2 CTR, did you get Sat nav? mainly for the premium stereo. if you want to change the standard one it can be done, there is a car audio place in watford that sell a double din conversion so you can have non std Jap sound quality.

 

[scotty10]

Nice....my brother had one and it went through run flat tyres and petrol like hell

 

[gazo1967]

No you dont drop the engine, I had one before the Clio but this car wound me right up, you have to remove the coolant bottle and a few other bits to get OS headlamp out, complete b**ch of a stupid job.

Good luck getting more power though, those parts cost mental money, like a Mugen inlet is around £1200, Spoon parts are also stupid money. it's better than a clio after 80 though mainly due to extra gear, fuel is crap on them too.

Sorry but I never liked the 2 years I suffered my FN2 CTR, did you get Sat nav? mainly for the premium stereo. if you want to change the standard one it can be done, there is a car audio place in watford that sell a double din conversion so you can have non std Jap sound quality.

yeah my mate has his tuned by TDi North, but he's selling all his stuff as he's getting his supercharged, so he knows all about power gains so iv been speaking to him alot about it. going to start off with Hondata flash pro and probably buy my mates tegiwa induction kit on the cheap.

im surprisingly getting a few mpg more than i did in the clio, I'm 30 miles motorway driving to and from work so cruise control and the 6th gear comes in handy

 

[Munson]

These are nice cars. Good blend of performance and practicality. We'll built, and the boot is massive.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Looks well that. I like the interior/dash of these

 

[imprezaworks]

Mmm