LOH's 2016 Civic Type-R, contains spoilers**
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Apologies for the slight Hijack.
Just booked my first service, and they are making noises stating that HO UK "may" have introduced Oil Changes between Annual Services. (Not covered by the service plan). Dealer will confirm next week.
Anyone heard similar?
Oh and tyres, I need 2 front ones (7K miles) Any suggestions other that the SC6?
Just booked my first service, and they are making noises stating that HO UK "may" have introduced Oil Changes between Annual Services. (Not covered by the service plan). Dealer will confirm next week.
Anyone heard similar?
Oh and tyres, I need 2 front ones (7K miles) Any suggestions other that the SC6?
750turbo said:
Apologies for the slight Hijack.
Just booked my first service, and they are making noises stating that HO UK "may" have introduced Oil Changes between Annual Services. (Not covered by the service plan). Dealer will confirm next week.
Anyone heard similar?
Oh and tyres, I need 2 front ones (7K miles) Any suggestions other that the SC6?
Has the car consumed much oil since purchase?Just booked my first service, and they are making noises stating that HO UK "may" have introduced Oil Changes between Annual Services. (Not covered by the service plan). Dealer will confirm next week.
Anyone heard similar?
Oh and tyres, I need 2 front ones (7K miles) Any suggestions other that the SC6?
marky911 hope all's well with you mate.No worries on any thread hyjackory, it's all interesting stuff. I was told by the dealership that the car runs a specific oil from the factory that will be changed to something different at first service.
Not sure if this is related to any oil questions
I'd be interested if any other owners know anythingIts funny, the Type-R just impresses on a regular basis day after day. I might start trying to drive it in R-Mode as a few other PH posters have been doing just to see how I get on with it. I do think the ride will be too much mind you but I'll see.
Melvster, the MINI GP was a great little hot hatch and I enjoyed my time with it, it just fell short a little in some areas. Nothing that couldn't be sorted with after market parts mind you;
Some proper seats (the JCW recaros really should have been fitted)
A proper Diff (the pseudo diff doesn't work)
Parking Sensors and Nav (essential on a daily IMHO)
Melvster, the MINI GP was a great little hot hatch and I enjoyed my time with it, it just fell short a little in some areas. Nothing that couldn't be sorted with after market parts mind you;
Some proper seats (the JCW recaros really should have been fitted)
A proper Diff (the pseudo diff doesn't work)
Parking Sensors and Nav (essential on a daily IMHO)
LaurasOtherHalf said:
marky911 hope all's well with you mate.No worries on any thread hyjackory, it's all interesting stuff. I was told by the dealership that the car runs a specific oil from the factory that will be changed to something different at first service.
Not sure if this is related to any oil questions
I'd be interested if any other owners know anythingThe Dealer was a tad sketchy, saying that it "should" be done, and not covered by the service plan. A mere £135.00. Right! (Can you tell I am Scots?
)I contacted HO UK (I can dig out the Phone NO if anyone wants it) and they were aware of this, BUT it is only required if the car is driven "Fruitily" their words, not mine!
Apparently a spanner will come on in the display advising that it needs changed. If you have a service plan, then the dealer needs to get pre authorisation to change the oil under this.
Some misleading info from my dealer it seems.
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Its funny, the Type-R just impresses on a regular basis day after day. I might start trying to drive it in R-Mode as a few other PH posters have been doing just to see how I get on with it. I do think the ride will be too much mind you but I'll see.
I posted this on another FK2 thread but you might find it useful. Sharper throttle response without the stiff suspension.http://tdi-north.myshopify.com/products/remus-resp...
Nothing too much to update of late, the car is performing faultlessly in it's daily driver routine and proving incredibly practical.
However this did pop up on Facebook this morning which I think might just about be the crappest music video I've seen in a long time:
http://www.hondaengineroom.co.uk/watch-kaiser-chie...
However this did pop up on Facebook this morning which I think might just about be the crappest music video I've seen in a long time:
http://www.hondaengineroom.co.uk/watch-kaiser-chie...
A perhaps long overdue update but one of little interest to many unfortunately. The car has been great, which for a serial car changer like myself is wonderful as it stops me from wasting money by changing them constantly (although I quite often bin off great cars on a whim for some reason too).
Since the summer the car has been both cherished and sorely neglected at the same time. August bank holiday saw the christening of our bairn so the car was washed and waxed and pressed into church duties. It hasn't seen a sponge since.
That's not to say I'm not happy with it, I'd just rather be driving it than washing it in winter. Speaking of which, an old mate organised a sunday morning run up hart side before the weather turned too filthy and the Type R held it's own amongst all the tuned up stuff that attended. It really is as fast as anything else out there on the roads on our lovely b road routes.
It still tempts me to take the long way home every now and again but if I'm honest I'm still incredibly happy with it's day to day performance and economy. Work has stepped up a gear and as if I'm not busy enough I've also set up a property development sideline so the cars practicality can be utilised. Over christmas it was also pressed into doing the tip run with the huge amounts of recycling that needed to be done. Very handy!
Open wide!
As Spa ripped the tyres to shreds (it sort of always does on heavy road cars) the front tyres have been on their last legs for quite some time. To be honest they really only started to feel off in really cold temperatures where the lack of tread block was obviously not allowing any meaningful heat to get into them. So with the car about to be used as transport for the kid to nursery I figured I better get some new boots. The fitters worshippers were "well you've had your moneys worth!".
I decided to stick with the Contis as they were designed for the car (or vice versa) and I like that sort of thing.
And that brings us about up to date I think. I really, really still love living with this car. Fantastic bit of kit.
Since the summer the car has been both cherished and sorely neglected at the same time. August bank holiday saw the christening of our bairn so the car was washed and waxed and pressed into church duties. It hasn't seen a sponge since.
That's not to say I'm not happy with it, I'd just rather be driving it than washing it in winter. Speaking of which, an old mate organised a sunday morning run up hart side before the weather turned too filthy and the Type R held it's own amongst all the tuned up stuff that attended. It really is as fast as anything else out there on the roads on our lovely b road routes.
It still tempts me to take the long way home every now and again but if I'm honest I'm still incredibly happy with it's day to day performance and economy. Work has stepped up a gear and as if I'm not busy enough I've also set up a property development sideline so the cars practicality can be utilised. Over christmas it was also pressed into doing the tip run with the huge amounts of recycling that needed to be done. Very handy!
Open wide!
As Spa ripped the tyres to shreds (it sort of always does on heavy road cars) the front tyres have been on their last legs for quite some time. To be honest they really only started to feel off in really cold temperatures where the lack of tread block was obviously not allowing any meaningful heat to get into them. So with the car about to be used as transport for the kid to nursery I figured I better get some new boots. The fitters worshippers were "well you've had your moneys worth!".
I decided to stick with the Contis as they were designed for the car (or vice versa) and I like that sort of thing.
And that brings us about up to date I think. I really, really still love living with this car. Fantastic bit of kit.
Nice thread, LOH...
I also, like plenty on here, very much enjoyed your GP2 thread, and having only just seen this tonight, have enjoyed a thoroughly good read of your exploits with the FK2, so thanks for that !
I have a Golf R at the moment, but having test-driven the Type R a few months ago, seen one up close again today, and then read your thoughts on yours tonight, I`m definitely kicking myself that I didn`t buy the Type R a the time, rather than the Golf.
We`ll see how the future pans out though...
I also, like plenty on here, very much enjoyed your GP2 thread, and having only just seen this tonight, have enjoyed a thoroughly good read of your exploits with the FK2, so thanks for that !
I have a Golf R at the moment, but having test-driven the Type R a few months ago, seen one up close again today, and then read your thoughts on yours tonight, I`m definitely kicking myself that I didn`t buy the Type R a the time, rather than the Golf.
We`ll see how the future pans out though...
Read this thread last year when I was pondering over purchasing one. All journo reviews praised the car but needed an owners opinion. Your words helped persuade me and I took the leap, ditched my GT86 and bought the FK2 brand new. Ive no gripes with it apart from the alloys being easy to scuff because of the stretched tyres. But apart from that, it's everything I could want from a car. Fast, practical and when you want it to be; efficient.
Looks seem to be the main topic of conversation when it comes to the FK2, but it's all subjective. I personally think it looks awesome and divides opinions and gets people talking. It's a great mix of classic JDM styling reminiscent in my opinion of the older Jap cars, yet maintains a futuristic look which I think will still look awesome in 10 years time!
Awesome thread, and will continue to follow.
Looks seem to be the main topic of conversation when it comes to the FK2, but it's all subjective. I personally think it looks awesome and divides opinions and gets people talking. It's a great mix of classic JDM styling reminiscent in my opinion of the older Jap cars, yet maintains a futuristic look which I think will still look awesome in 10 years time!
Awesome thread, and will continue to follow.
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