Hey All New To Site... A Little About Me & Car

[CTR_Skillz]

Hey all, well im Barry and im 27.

Always been into fast cars since being a lad and my dad owned a Cosworth at the time.

Currently am driving a 05 Nighthawk Black Civic Type-R, with all the extras , I like to DJ in my spare time and have quite a vast collection of tunes from the early 90's up to 2003, Spanning from Early US House, though early Breakbeat Hardcore/Jungle to House & Garage. If you want any info on tunes give a shout.

Not the most original of intros but hey there you go.....

I dont know if images work but heres a few

[MrFlibbles]

What are those furry covers?

[CTR_Skillz]

Those my friend are +10bhp fluid reservoir covers.

Their real purpose is for track day, when under exteme conditions they serve 3 purposes.

One, they help keep the reservoir tank caps in place during racing and spirited driving, helping prevent spillage of vital fluids. Second, even if the caps are jarred open, the tank covers help contain the spill and minimize fluid loss. Third, the tank covers prevent dust and debris from accumulating on the tanks and potentially contaminating the brake fluid. Furthermore, they help prevent the brake fluid from absorbing moisture from the atmosphere, which otherwise reduces braking performance and causes corrosion of brake components

[scoobiewrx]

I think the bottle of 'go faster high performance orange' is my favorite bit of the car

[KB_S1]

Is there any actual performance mod's under that bonnet or is it just dressing?
Always curious about the CTR as it could be a perfect everyday car for me and would like to know what gains can be made on the UK lump.

[CTR_Skillz]

scoobiewrx said:

I think the bottle of 'go faster high performance orange' is my favorite bit of the car

Essential in every journey mate, another perfomance enhancing mod with gains of up to +5bhp

KB R1

Allow me to explain briefly, mainly cosmetic under the bonnet, but filter with 2 cld air feeds and heatsheild is good for a true 4-5bhp. I also have a Hondata K-Pro PRA ECU which is fully re-mappable by user or tuning house, everything from Nitrous Control, To VTEC engagment to Base Idle speed can be adjusted via a USB port. And lastly a Titanium Scorpion cat back exhaust.

The red wire you can see dropping off at various points is an earth kit, this potentialy stops power loss when you switch on A/C, headlights etc as you are giving the battery a more wide spread and natural earth.

With my mods (Filter,CatBack & K-Pro) ive opened up about 30% in the mid range, its currently good for about 220bhp at a guess, Header and Decat should see hikes up to and including 230bhp.

The genius thing about K-Pro is it actually improves fuel economy as you can bring the VTEC point down to as low as 4krpm, from the factory 5800rpm, also launch control helps keep them hopping wheels on the floor.

Edited by CTR_Skillz on Friday 20th April 23:55

Edited by CTR_Skillz on Saturday 21st April 00:01

[danrc]

So have you rolling roaded your car yet?

[craiggt4]

look's like you love your car so keep going on the mod's you will nevre stop

Edited by craiggt4 on Saturday 21st April 22:40

[woodytype s]

Nice Honda,Where are you based, if in East Anglia come along to
APT Automotive Perormence tuning near Norwich.It's next sunday
the 29th April a Rolling Road day.See what BHP you are running.
Any one can come all wellcome. Woody

[skinnyboy]

i spy some nifty Mugen Aero parts there mate.

Nicely done although the ground wires look a bit messy.

I'd be aiming for this look in the engine bay, nice and tucked!

[jonner]

Nice CTR mate....

[CTR_Skillz]

jonner said:

Nice CTR mate....

Hey Jonner thanks, and thanks to everyone else for making me feel welcome.

Carried out another mod this weekend, concentrating on suspension at the moment, so fitted a rear tie bar to reduce body roll on corners.





This weekend coming, having the car detailed to remove swirl marks then sealing with a decent Caranuba wax.

More updates to follow.

[CTR_Skillz]

woodytype s said:

Nice Honda,Where are you based, if in East Anglia come along to
APT Automotive Perormence tuning near Norwich.It's next sunday
the 29th April a Rolling Road day.See what BHP you are running.
Any one can come all wellcome. Woody

Hi Woody, unfortunatley im based in North London so a little far for me, but any of you gus are more than welcome to the Honda meet this coming Sunday the 29th @ Lakeside Services from 7pm onwards.

[MrFlibbles]

CTR_Skillz said:

woodytype s said:

Nice Honda,Where are you based, if in East Anglia come along to
APT Automotive Perormence tuning near Norwich.It's next sunday
the 29th April a Rolling Road day.See what BHP you are running.
Any one can come all wellcome. Woody

Hi Woody, unfortunatley im based in North London so a little far for me, but any of you gus are more than welcome to the Honda meet this coming Sunday the 29th @ Lakeside Services from 7pm onwards.

In that case

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=378909&f=71&h=0

[CTR_Skillz]

MrFlibbles said:

CTR_Skillz said:

woodytype s said:

Nice Honda,Where are you based, if in East Anglia come along to
APT Automotive Perormence tuning near Norwich.It's next sunday
the 29th April a Rolling Road day.See what BHP you are running.
Any one can come all wellcome. Woody

Hi Woody, unfortunatley im based in North London so a little far for me, but any of you gus are more than welcome to the Honda meet this coming Sunday the 29th @ Lakeside Services from 7pm onwards.

In that case

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=378909&f=71&h=0

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Edited by CTR_Skillz on Monday 23 April 22:12

[vladd]

I think the CTR always looks better in red.