finally got the type r

[russman777]

After deciding for a while and couldn't decide I made the jump and got a 56/07 type r milano red.it met my initial requirements of 200 bhp (198 is close enough lol) and to be 55 plate plus so I could get my new number plate.very happy with it so far,the handling is a lot better then my 1.6 vtec exec model civic 04 shape.
Has anyone got one and what mods have you done as I'm looking to do some as now have a semi-decent car,I just bought the skunk2 gear knob last night as its heavier then the standard one so hopefully should help the gear changes feel nicer.thanks russ

[Dave^]

Make sure it's on decent rubber, and take it in for a fast road setup...

Oh, and, pics dammit!

[russman777]

Yeah I don't normally put decent tyres on my cars,but the fronts needed to be done,put some pirelli p zeros 18,40,225s on 2 weeks ago

[Riknos]

russman777 said:

Yeah I don't normally put decent tyres on my cars

You do realise, the ONLY thing keeping you on the road, is the tyres? Pretty important part of a car...

[russman777]

On a normal car then budget tyres are fine,I don't drive round speeding into corners so its fine

[mosp]

Congrats mate - I've got almost exactly the same car by the sounds of it! In terms of tyres I've had a few different brands but have to say the O.E. Bridgestone's (re050a) are the best I've found in terms of grip/feel/wear.

Top tip number 1 - check the oil EVERY week!
Top tip number 2 - really, really take note of top tip number 1!

Enjoy it!

[RacingBlue]

russman777 said:

On a normal car then budget tyres are fine,I don't drive round speeding into corners so its fine

But surely a Civic Type R could be classed as a performance car? I wouldn't even put budgets on a 1.3 Ford Ka.

[Spookedmoose]

russman777 said:

On a normal car then budget tyres are fine,I don't drive round speeding into corners so its fine

Being a Type-R owner hopefully change this mindset...

[Bezza1969]

russman777 said:

On a normal car then budget tyres are fine,I don't drive round speeding into corners so its fine

No they are not! The fall off in grip on a budget tyre is quite scary in the wet. I owned a basic focus 1.6 with budgets on it and it was frightening in the wet just how on edge the car felt! You should never ever skip on tyres, particularly on a performance car!

[diddly69]

Spookedmoose said:

russman777 said:

On a normal car then budget tyres are fine,I don't drive round speeding into corners so its fine

Being a Type-R owner hopefully change this mindset...

[11110111]

Congrats on the new purchase!

list of mods:

- JDM rear anti roll bar
- ABP Eibachs
- Camber Arms / Bolts
- FRSU

then sort out that terrible sound system!

sign up to CTRO forum - plenty of advice on there

[11110111]

Congrats on the new purchase!

list of mods:

- JDM rear anti roll bar
- ABP Eibachs
- Camber Arms / Bolts
- FRSU

then sort out that terrible sound system!

sign up to CTRO forum - plenty of advice on there

[Dave^]

When you say JDM Rear ARB, I assume you're meaning the EP3...

He's bought an FN2, not an EP3...

[russman777]

I have the gt model ,top spec I think,only thing it doesn't have is sat nav,but that doesn't bother me as I don't normally use one,but keep mine in the car,about normal tyres yeah on a low power car I think there fine,they must meet requirements to be sold,although I don't think the 198 is high power I thought it would be best to fit some p zeros,great tyres,a lot of friends with high power cars recomend them.regarding the sound system,its base works,the upg one ? I'm not sure,It would be nice for a bit more bass,definitely know the difference as my old car had a decent sub,amp in the boot so a big difference.