I’m a little late in the comments😂 but you make a good point re: the bloody thing going nuts past 5,500 rpm. It’s great BUT.. a hatch, something with low down torque & you can tootle around Town or go hard occasionally? is easier to live with
I know it's a 3 year old video. But I just bought fn2 TR. My plan is to keep the car for years and then will see what happens. I 've drove from uk to ireland for around 450mls. The car is like 2 cars in one. Drive it easy and make as good mpg as possible and use vtec when you need it. And I don't think you need the vitec early at 4000 rpm. Keep car original and it keeps it value. It's a last tr model with k20 engine. Love it.
You make some very valid points about the 5500 kick in figure....Scares me en in 4th gear - only had v tec in 5th once or twice and never in 6th gear! Feel a bit 'cheated' as Ive never managed to trip the Rev Indicator lights....
fair play. like the channel. you review cars well. I'm actually in the market for a type r at the moment. can't decide whether it will be an ep3 or fn2. hard decision!! your video has given me more thought on the fn2. I'm sorry to hear that you find the mpg so bad! it is really that thirsty!? say, compared to an astra VXR or focus ST? I'm currently driving a 2004 celica and can't wait to upgrade to a type R. I figured it is the most power and fun you can get for the least money and running costs....
+Jamie Kinloch thanks man I appreciate you watching. To be fair the MPG is ok if you don't go crazy, at the end of the day it's a 2.0ltr petrol and it's never going to give you 40+ mpg. Compared to cars like the Golf GTI, or the ST and VXR which have turbos they will be a little more efficient, that's why most new super cars have turbos now. I say go for the FN2, they look awesome, and are a lot of fun. Mines for sale if your interested?
Just Pure Cars is it advertised anywhere for me to take a look? if not send me the details in private message on FB. Jamie Kinloch. Cheers for getting back to me. my profile pic is me sitting with my son in field with tree behind lol! as you will find several with same name.
+Jamie Kinloch here is a link to the advert. www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/honda/civic-type-r/honda-civic-type-r-gt-2009-sat-nav-low-miles/6777909#4eQSHuvjvofJycTH.03
I’m a little late in the comments😂 but you make a good point re: the bloody thing going nuts past 5,500 rpm. It’s great BUT..
a hatch, something with low down torque & you can tootle around Town or go hard occasionally? is easier to live with
Good work my man!
+ORO thanks man
I know it's a 3 year old video. But I just bought fn2 TR. My plan is to keep the car for years and then will see what happens. I 've drove from uk to ireland for around 450mls. The car is like 2 cars in one. Drive it easy and make as good mpg as possible and use vtec when you need it. And I don't think you need the vitec early at 4000 rpm. Keep car original and it keeps it value. It's a last tr model with k20 engine. Love it.
You make some very valid points about the 5500 kick in figure....Scares me en in 4th gear - only had v tec in 5th once or twice and never in 6th gear!
Feel a bit 'cheated' as Ive never managed to trip the Rev Indicator lights....
love VTEC at 5500!!old school NA engine!!LOVE IT!
Get a Hondata FlashPro - You can let V-TEC engage much earlier!
fair play. like the channel. you review cars well. I'm actually in the market for a type r at the moment. can't decide whether it will be an ep3 or fn2. hard decision!! your video has given me more thought on the fn2. I'm sorry to hear that you find the mpg so bad! it is really that thirsty!? say, compared to an astra VXR or focus ST? I'm currently driving a 2004 celica and can't wait to upgrade to a type R. I figured it is the most power and fun you can get for the least money and running costs....
+Jamie Kinloch thanks man I appreciate you watching. To be fair the MPG is ok if you don't go crazy, at the end of the day it's a 2.0ltr petrol and it's never going to give you 40+ mpg. Compared to cars like the Golf GTI, or the ST and VXR which have turbos they will be a little more efficient, that's why most new super cars have turbos now. I say go for the FN2, they look awesome, and are a lot of fun. Mines for sale if your interested?
Just Pure Cars is it advertised anywhere for me to take a look? if not send me the details in private message on FB. Jamie Kinloch. Cheers for getting back to me. my profile pic is me sitting with my son in field with tree behind lol! as you will find several with same name.
+Jamie Kinloch here is a link to the advert.
www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/honda/civic-type-r/honda-civic-type-r-gt-2009-sat-nav-low-miles/6777909#4eQSHuvjvofJycTH.03
I love the fn2 in silver. it looks ace. 👌 but lets be honest, the vtec on the ep3 sounds so much better
+tony jones you might be right there, but you can't beat the look of the fn2.
I was also addicted ..owned a dc2 R for ten years ..i am still in withdrawl 1 year on
I feel you! I have had an fn2 for just 2 months and am gonna get it altered to 4k because I need more V-Tec in my life.
Ive had 2 Civic Type Rs sold the last one 2 years ago and have regretted it ever since. Looking to buy another but can find a low mileage stock one 😔
+CREDDIAR I have one right here if your looking to buy one still? 😉
What about the fuel economy when not pushing it? Let's say normal driving till 5k rpm?
+P.K.Hunter straight motorway driving about 340miles from a full tank. Just around town driving then best I've had is 280 miles
My mate got his vtec tuned to kick in at 3500rpm and drives around like an idiot
Get yourself an Astra Vxr or Focus ST - TURBO POWER
dont sell it!!! Add Hondata and have the vtec kick in at 4000rpm🙌🙌🙌
im actually giving this video a thumbs down 👎 coz u wana sell the Type R😭 Lol! I just bought my 1 2weeks ago and just love evry bit of it 😄
+illie 33. Ah sorry man, don't worry I do absolutely love it, but I also want to try lots of others. Enjoy yours, just be careful its addictive 😉
Just Pure Cars Thanks man. i will b careful! Goodluck with ur next car. looking 4ward 2 more vids!! Keep em coming😉