Civic Type R FN2 Track Car
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Kaveney said:
Already ahead of you and have ordered some Hybrid Racing units along with a set of heavy duty gear selector springs to finish this part off .
Do you have the Detent springs on the Atom ?
That’s great - yeah! The previous owner fitted them and the gear shift is absolutely outstanding. Do you have the Detent springs on the Atom ?
So on to the last shifter upgrade and this will finish off the gear shifter upgrades .
The last part of the puzzle was to install some Hybrid Racing detent springs and heavy duty gear selector springs .
First of was to gain access to the x 3 detent springs that are on top of the rear box so the engine mount needed to come out along with the battery and air filter set up .
The Hybrid Racing detent springs are 80% stiffer over the OEM spring which aids the transmission gear selector fork .
Then the old OEM units removed .
Old vs new spring .
Then new Hybrid Racing spring installed .
Then it was on to fitting the Hybrid Racing heavy duty gear selector springs .
First was to remove the gearbox shifter arm assembly .
The Hybrid Racing heavy duty gear selector springs are 82 % stiffer than the OEM units and aids in centering the gear selector and shifter action .
Removal of the selector shaft assembly .
Old vs new springs .
Then all re installed with the two new Hybrid Racing Springs .
The shift action and throw is now amazing . Very short throw and has a lovely solid movement that clicks in to gear with a very satisfying action and it is easley the best shift action feel i have ever had in any of my cars .
The last part of the puzzle was to install some Hybrid Racing detent springs and heavy duty gear selector springs .
First of was to gain access to the x 3 detent springs that are on top of the rear box so the engine mount needed to come out along with the battery and air filter set up .
The Hybrid Racing detent springs are 80% stiffer over the OEM spring which aids the transmission gear selector fork .
Then the old OEM units removed .
Old vs new spring .
Then new Hybrid Racing spring installed .
Then it was on to fitting the Hybrid Racing heavy duty gear selector springs .
First was to remove the gearbox shifter arm assembly .
The Hybrid Racing heavy duty gear selector springs are 82 % stiffer than the OEM units and aids in centering the gear selector and shifter action .
Removal of the selector shaft assembly .
Old vs new springs .
Then all re installed with the two new Hybrid Racing Springs .
The shift action and throw is now amazing . Very short throw and has a lovely solid movement that clicks in to gear with a very satisfying action and it is easley the best shift action feel i have ever had in any of my cars .
Time for another update and one a bit more track focused .
After my little shunt at Goodwood in my last track car below ( how not to drive Goodwood ) the first thing on the build list for the Civic was a rear roll cage as with out the roll cage and the other safety parts on my old Fiesta ST ( bucket seats , harness etc ) The crash at Goodwood would have been much worst .
I ordered a SW Motorsport bolt in half cage with halo bar .
First part was to remove all of the rear seats and rear door cards etc .
Then on to removing the carpet etc .
Next up it was to drill the holes for the spreader plates and get the cage bolted in .
Test fit in to its location .
Then fitted with all of the trim pieces re installed .
This should help out if i run out of talent again
After my little shunt at Goodwood in my last track car below ( how not to drive Goodwood ) the first thing on the build list for the Civic was a rear roll cage as with out the roll cage and the other safety parts on my old Fiesta ST ( bucket seats , harness etc ) The crash at Goodwood would have been much worst .
I ordered a SW Motorsport bolt in half cage with halo bar .
First part was to remove all of the rear seats and rear door cards etc .
Then on to removing the carpet etc .
Next up it was to drill the holes for the spreader plates and get the cage bolted in .
Test fit in to its location .
Then fitted with all of the trim pieces re installed .
This should help out if i run out of talent again
Fantastic work. Recently ordered a SW motorsport cage for a friend's VXR or shall I say OPC Nurburgring Astra. Delivery took forever and when my friend arrived to install it at mine the cage was never going to fit it was totally the wrong cage. Got hold of SW and thankfully I'm only a hour and a bit from them so drove up and they ended up fully re designing the cage and installing it for us. Granted took a few days so his holiday was inconvenienced but at least they sorted it and where great about it.
I've since ordered a few other bits in the last month for a new project of mine and again service is very very slow lol May get the cage from them to but waiting till new year for that
I guess your going to underseal around the plates etc?
I've since ordered a few other bits in the last month for a new project of mine and again service is very very slow lol May get the cage from them to but waiting till new year for that
I guess your going to underseal around the plates etc?
Kev_Mk3 said:
Fantastic work. Recently ordered a SW motorsport cage for a friend's VXR or shall I say OPC Nurburgring Astra. Delivery took forever and when my friend arrived to install it at mine the cage was never going to fit it was totally the wrong cage. Got hold of SW and thankfully I'm only a hour and a bit from them so drove up and they ended up fully re designing the cage and installing it for us. Granted took a few days so his holiday was inconvenienced but at least they sorted it and where great about it.
I've since ordered a few other bits in the last month for a new project of mine and again service is very very slow lol May get the cage from them to but waiting till new year for that
I guess your going to underseal around the plates etc?
Many thanks and im very happy with it .I've since ordered a few other bits in the last month for a new project of mine and again service is very very slow lol May get the cage from them to but waiting till new year for that
I guess your going to underseal around the plates etc?
I think i recall reading about the VXR on there FB page with the good outcome .
The cage is very nicely made and was a special as i wanted the Halo bar and lower rear bar . Fitment was good so no problems there but it was a pain to get it in the car with loads that needed to come out to get it to fit in the car ( seats , carpet , steering wheel , shifter , etc etc )
Im very happy with the cage and it is very well made but TBH the service was not the best . Took 12 weeks to be delivered when i was quoted 3 weeks and the spreader plates were missing . I also ordered a bucket seat mount that again took forever to be delivered and call backs / emails were very poor . Good products but customer service is a touch lacking .
Spreader plates have all been painted and undersealed but i will update this later as this lead to another job that needed to be done .
Any info on your new project or is this hush hush
Kaveney said:
Kev_Mk3 said:
Fantastic work. Recently ordered a SW motorsport cage for a friend's VXR or shall I say OPC Nurburgring Astra. Delivery took forever and when my friend arrived to install it at mine the cage was never going to fit it was totally the wrong cage. Got hold of SW and thankfully I'm only a hour and a bit from them so drove up and they ended up fully re designing the cage and installing it for us. Granted took a few days so his holiday was inconvenienced but at least they sorted it and where great about it.
I've since ordered a few other bits in the last month for a new project of mine and again service is very very slow lol May get the cage from them to but waiting till new year for that
I guess your going to underseal around the plates etc?
Many thanks and im very happy with it .I've since ordered a few other bits in the last month for a new project of mine and again service is very very slow lol May get the cage from them to but waiting till new year for that
I guess your going to underseal around the plates etc?
I think i recall reading about the VXR on there FB page with the good outcome .
The cage is very nicely made and was a special as i wanted the Halo bar and lower rear bar . Fitment was good so no problems there but it was a pain to get it in the car with loads that needed to come out to get it to fit in the car ( seats , carpet , steering wheel , shifter , etc etc )
Im very happy with the cage and it is very well made but TBH the service was not the best . Took 12 weeks to be delivered when i was quoted 3 weeks and the spreader plates were missing . I also ordered a bucket seat mount that again took forever to be delivered and call backs / emails were very poor . Good products but customer service is a touch lacking .
Spreader plates have all been painted and undersealed but i will update this later as this lead to another job that needed to be done .
Any info on your new project or is this hush hush
Project is a Clio 200 Cup. So far all new brakes, lines, fluid, spicier pads, axel spacers, fully stripped with motamec seats and SW goodies inside. May do a project on it soon just been so busy doing it. To late to start one on the Swift lol
Kev_Mk3 said:
Yeah very nice cages TBF.
Project is a Clio 200 Cup. So far all new brakes, lines, fluid, spicier pads, axel spacers, fully stripped with motamec seats and SW goodies inside. May do a project on it soon just been so busy doing it. To late to start one on the Swift lol
Nice look forward to some updates .Project is a Clio 200 Cup. So far all new brakes, lines, fluid, spicier pads, axel spacers, fully stripped with motamec seats and SW goodies inside. May do a project on it soon just been so busy doing it. To late to start one on the Swift lol
Will you still keep the Swift ?
Kaveney said:
Kev_Mk3 said:
Yeah very nice cages TBF.
Project is a Clio 200 Cup. So far all new brakes, lines, fluid, spicier pads, axel spacers, fully stripped with motamec seats and SW goodies inside. May do a project on it soon just been so busy doing it. To late to start one on the Swift lol
Nice look forward to some updates .Project is a Clio 200 Cup. So far all new brakes, lines, fluid, spicier pads, axel spacers, fully stripped with motamec seats and SW goodies inside. May do a project on it soon just been so busy doing it. To late to start one on the Swift lol
Will you still keep the Swift ?
Very cool updates and upgrades on this. Is this Nighthawk Black I take it?
I've had mine since start of June and, not usually being a massive Honda fan, it's really actually surprised me and I'm enjoying it way more than I thought I would. Long story short, i bought a MK2.5 Focus ST2 from a garage start of the year and it was an absolute nail. Constant issues with it since day 1. After a lot of back and forth and allowing them to try and fix all the issue, but failing, they advised me they had an 09 facelift FN2 Type R up for more than I paid for the Focus and told me they'd do a straight swap for me. Seemed like a no-brainer.
I do miss the Focus still, as a generic Ford fan and the sound of that 5-pot, but this thing hasn't put a foot wrong since I've had it. Just feels solid in comparison, whereas the Ford felt brittle. Much better condition, newer, less miles, no issues, better spec, the ride is nowhere near as bad as people make out, it handles infinitely better and getting better MPG. VTEC is addictive but it always seems fast enough even below 5.5k, even when it's not. Think the instant throttle response helps with that. Also feels way ahead of it's time in terms of the interior.
I do intend to keep hold of it but I'm also craving a nice, comfy Lexus barge for some reason!
I've had mine since start of June and, not usually being a massive Honda fan, it's really actually surprised me and I'm enjoying it way more than I thought I would. Long story short, i bought a MK2.5 Focus ST2 from a garage start of the year and it was an absolute nail. Constant issues with it since day 1. After a lot of back and forth and allowing them to try and fix all the issue, but failing, they advised me they had an 09 facelift FN2 Type R up for more than I paid for the Focus and told me they'd do a straight swap for me. Seemed like a no-brainer.
I do miss the Focus still, as a generic Ford fan and the sound of that 5-pot, but this thing hasn't put a foot wrong since I've had it. Just feels solid in comparison, whereas the Ford felt brittle. Much better condition, newer, less miles, no issues, better spec, the ride is nowhere near as bad as people make out, it handles infinitely better and getting better MPG. VTEC is addictive but it always seems fast enough even below 5.5k, even when it's not. Think the instant throttle response helps with that. Also feels way ahead of it's time in terms of the interior.
I do intend to keep hold of it but I'm also craving a nice, comfy Lexus barge for some reason!
culpz said:
Very cool updates and upgrades on this. Is this Nighthawk Black I take it?
I've had mine since start of June and, not usually being a massive Honda fan, it's really actually surprised me and I'm enjoying it way more than I thought I would. Long story short, i bought a MK2.5 Focus ST2 from a garage start of the year and it was an absolute nail. Constant issues with it since day 1. After a lot of back and forth and allowing them to try and fix all the issue, but failing, they advised me they had an 09 facelift FN2 Type R up for more than I paid for the Focus and told me they'd do a straight swap for me. Seemed like a no-brainer.
I do miss the Focus still, as a generic Ford fan and the sound of that 5-pot, but this thing hasn't put a foot wrong since I've had it. Just feels solid in comparison, whereas the Ford felt brittle. Much better condition, newer, less miles, no issues, better spec, the ride is nowhere near as bad as people make out, it handles infinitely better and getting better MPG. VTEC is addictive but it always seems fast enough even below 5.5k, even when it's not. Think the instant throttle response helps with that. Also feels way ahead of it's time in terms of the interior.
I do intend to keep hold of it but I'm also craving a nice, comfy Lexus barge for some reason!
Yes you are correct Nighthawk Black is the colour and im a sucker for a Black car even tho they are a pain to keep clean I've had mine since start of June and, not usually being a massive Honda fan, it's really actually surprised me and I'm enjoying it way more than I thought I would. Long story short, i bought a MK2.5 Focus ST2 from a garage start of the year and it was an absolute nail. Constant issues with it since day 1. After a lot of back and forth and allowing them to try and fix all the issue, but failing, they advised me they had an 09 facelift FN2 Type R up for more than I paid for the Focus and told me they'd do a straight swap for me. Seemed like a no-brainer.
I do miss the Focus still, as a generic Ford fan and the sound of that 5-pot, but this thing hasn't put a foot wrong since I've had it. Just feels solid in comparison, whereas the Ford felt brittle. Much better condition, newer, less miles, no issues, better spec, the ride is nowhere near as bad as people make out, it handles infinitely better and getting better MPG. VTEC is addictive but it always seems fast enough even below 5.5k, even when it's not. Think the instant throttle response helps with that. Also feels way ahead of it's time in terms of the interior.
I do intend to keep hold of it but I'm also craving a nice, comfy Lexus barge for some reason!
I loved my little Ford Fiesta ST and do miss that but have really fallen in love with this for some reason even tho everyone seems to hate them .
Just need to finish off the build for this year and get a least one track day under its belt .
Kaveney said:
culpz said:
Very cool updates and upgrades on this. Is this Nighthawk Black I take it?
I've had mine since start of June and, not usually being a massive Honda fan, it's really actually surprised me and I'm enjoying it way more than I thought I would. Long story short, i bought a MK2.5 Focus ST2 from a garage start of the year and it was an absolute nail. Constant issues with it since day 1. After a lot of back and forth and allowing them to try and fix all the issue, but failing, they advised me they had an 09 facelift FN2 Type R up for more than I paid for the Focus and told me they'd do a straight swap for me. Seemed like a no-brainer.
I do miss the Focus still, as a generic Ford fan and the sound of that 5-pot, but this thing hasn't put a foot wrong since I've had it. Just feels solid in comparison, whereas the Ford felt brittle. Much better condition, newer, less miles, no issues, better spec, the ride is nowhere near as bad as people make out, it handles infinitely better and getting better MPG. VTEC is addictive but it always seems fast enough even below 5.5k, even when it's not. Think the instant throttle response helps with that. Also feels way ahead of it's time in terms of the interior.
I do intend to keep hold of it but I'm also craving a nice, comfy Lexus barge for some reason!
Yes you are correct Nighthawk Black is the colour and im a sucker for a Black car even tho they are a pain to keep clean I've had mine since start of June and, not usually being a massive Honda fan, it's really actually surprised me and I'm enjoying it way more than I thought I would. Long story short, i bought a MK2.5 Focus ST2 from a garage start of the year and it was an absolute nail. Constant issues with it since day 1. After a lot of back and forth and allowing them to try and fix all the issue, but failing, they advised me they had an 09 facelift FN2 Type R up for more than I paid for the Focus and told me they'd do a straight swap for me. Seemed like a no-brainer.
I do miss the Focus still, as a generic Ford fan and the sound of that 5-pot, but this thing hasn't put a foot wrong since I've had it. Just feels solid in comparison, whereas the Ford felt brittle. Much better condition, newer, less miles, no issues, better spec, the ride is nowhere near as bad as people make out, it handles infinitely better and getting better MPG. VTEC is addictive but it always seems fast enough even below 5.5k, even when it's not. Think the instant throttle response helps with that. Also feels way ahead of it's time in terms of the interior.
I do intend to keep hold of it but I'm also craving a nice, comfy Lexus barge for some reason!
I loved my little Ford Fiesta ST and do miss that but have really fallen in love with this for some reason even tho everyone seems to hate them .
Just need to finish off the build for this year and get a least one track day under its belt .
I don't understand the hate either. Never driven an EP3 but for the price you can get these at, they are a bit of a bargain. Much nicer dailies with all the kit on them too. Nice to have the HID headlights on mine also. Find myself just driving it for the sake of it, which is always a good sign!
Keep up the good work!
Cambs_Stuart said:
I really like these. They're one of the few: "Fast, Cheap, Reliable" options left.
And I'm really enjoying the thread. Looking forward to some track day action pictures soon!
Many thanks mate and you are very true with the fast ish ,cheep ,reliable and fun comment .And I'm really enjoying the thread. Looking forward to some track day action pictures soon!
Im just about to book Bedford and with work the only fee slot i can see is December so that should be fun in the cold and rain in a car i have only driven once
On to another update on the car and one that has been bugging me for as long as i have had the car .
The wrinkle red rocker cover is the jewel in the crown of the engine bay and my one like most is showing its age and looking a bit tatty .
First was to remove the OEM fuel rail .
Then it was on to removing all of the pipes ,coil packs etc and then finally the old rocker cover .
New fresh OEM rocker cover .
Old rocker cover .
Old vs New rocker cover .
New Gasket set and spark plug seals .
New Black dome nuts .
With the fuel rail off and looking a bit worn i thought this would be a good time to upgrade this to a new Hybrid Racing unit .
Along with this i also ordered a new Hybrid Racing Oil cap to replace the old one .
New Hybrid Racing Oil cap .
And also a new Hybrid Racing oil dip stick to again replace the old unit .
New Hybrid Racing Oil dip stick .
And to finish the Hybrid Racing goodies a fuel pressure gauge .
The last part of this build was to replace the OEM silver spark plug cover with a new flush Exoracing Black cover .
New flush Exoracing Black cover .
Then all install and looking much better .
The wrinkle red rocker cover is the jewel in the crown of the engine bay and my one like most is showing its age and looking a bit tatty .
First was to remove the OEM fuel rail .
Then it was on to removing all of the pipes ,coil packs etc and then finally the old rocker cover .
New fresh OEM rocker cover .
Old rocker cover .
Old vs New rocker cover .
New Gasket set and spark plug seals .
New Black dome nuts .
With the fuel rail off and looking a bit worn i thought this would be a good time to upgrade this to a new Hybrid Racing unit .
Along with this i also ordered a new Hybrid Racing Oil cap to replace the old one .
New Hybrid Racing Oil cap .
And also a new Hybrid Racing oil dip stick to again replace the old unit .
New Hybrid Racing Oil dip stick .
And to finish the Hybrid Racing goodies a fuel pressure gauge .
The last part of this build was to replace the OEM silver spark plug cover with a new flush Exoracing Black cover .
New flush Exoracing Black cover .
Then all install and looking much better .
How dare you!
I was topping up the oil on my Atom yesterday and thinking 'that cover is starting to look a little tatty - oh well, I'll just leave it alone' and then I come to this thread and.... b
d!
That transformation looks superb. I think I may have found a winter project
Did you get the cover through one of those replacement guys (so you send your old one back to them) or some other route?
I was topping up the oil on my Atom yesterday and thinking 'that cover is starting to look a little tatty - oh well, I'll just leave it alone' and then I come to this thread and.... b
d! That transformation looks superb. I think I may have found a winter project
Did you get the cover through one of those replacement guys (so you send your old one back to them) or some other route?
MDifficult said:
How dare you!
I was topping up the oil on my Atom yesterday and thinking 'that cover is starting to look a little tatty - oh well, I'll just leave it alone' and then I come to this thread and.... bd!
That transformation looks superb. I think I may have found a winter project
Did you get the cover through one of those replacement guys (so you send your old one back to them) or some other route?
Sorry about that but it will give you a nice little project for the winter and is well worth it I was topping up the oil on my Atom yesterday and thinking 'that cover is starting to look a little tatty - oh well, I'll just leave it alone' and then I come to this thread and.... b
d! That transformation looks superb. I think I may have found a winter project
Did you get the cover through one of those replacement guys (so you send your old one back to them) or some other route?
One thing to look out for is the rocker cover has a baffle spot welded in the top and if it has been sand blasted then it may still have sand in this baffle even after cleaning and this will kill the engine so watch out for that .
I got my one from the CTR club and it was chemically striped so no problems there .
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