Honda appreciation thread
Discussion
^ Love the FK8!
My 'Teg is finally here! Not had chance to take decent photos of it yet (it's rained or snowed every day I've had it so far)
https://i.imgur.com/46td8Aph.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/IqnrnDBh.jpeg
(Linked the last two so it doesn't fill the thread!)
Can't wait to use it properly when lockdown ends...
My 'Teg is finally here! Not had chance to take decent photos of it yet (it's rained or snowed every day I've had it so far)
https://i.imgur.com/46td8Aph.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/IqnrnDBh.jpeg
(Linked the last two so it doesn't fill the thread!)
Can't wait to use it properly when lockdown ends...
Edited by Neith on Sunday 7th February 18:59
Edited by Neith on Sunday 7th February 20:09
Neith said:
^ Love the FK8!
My 'Teg is finally here! Not had chance to take decent photos of it yet (it's rained or snowed every day I've had it so far)
https://i.imgur.com/46td8Aph.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/IqnrnDBh.jpeg
(Linked the last two so it doesn't fill the thread!)
Can't wait to use it properly when lockdown ends...
Have you just had it imported? The blue is such a great colour and I quite like the blue seats too. It shouldn't work, but it does on the Teggy. There is a championship white DC5 near me and I'm always amazed how up to date it looks considering the early ones are 20 years old now. My 'Teg is finally here! Not had chance to take decent photos of it yet (it's rained or snowed every day I've had it so far)
https://i.imgur.com/46td8Aph.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/IqnrnDBh.jpeg
(Linked the last two so it doesn't fill the thread!)
Can't wait to use it properly when lockdown ends...
Edited by Neith on Sunday 7th February 18:59
Edited by Neith on Sunday 7th February 20:09
Leftfootwonder said:
What a way to kick off Honda ownership! Congrats! What did the FK8 replace? How are you finding it so far?
Thank you 
Really is a special car to drive, and really getting on with it well, I now understand what everyone says about Honda gearboxes as well! I find my self changing gear, even when I don't need to. I still can't get over how good it is around corners, I'm certainly looking forward to getting to know it more Its replacing a 2009 Evora N/A, which was a bit of a disappointment sadly, I think it was just the particular one I had..
jamesbilluk said:
Thank you Really is a special car to drive, and really getting on with it well, I now understand what everyone says about Honda gearboxes as well! I find my self changing gear, even when I don't need to. I still can't get over how good it is around corners, I'm certainly looking forward to getting to know it more
Its replacing a 2009 Evora N/A, which was a bit of a disappointment sadly, I think it was just the particular one I had..
An Evora to any hot hatch certainly is an unusual path but the CTR really drives so much better than merely a hot hatch. Plus you have the added practicality benefits. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I was very close to buying one around this time last year - Red too (as it's the fastest colour) ;-) - but decided to tighten my belt slightly. A good choice as it turns out, I would have barely driven it! Once all this nonsense blows over, I will certainly be looking to scratch that itch once again. Really is a special car to drive, and really getting on with it well, I now understand what everyone says about Honda gearboxes as well! I find my self changing gear, even when I don't need to. I still can't get over how good it is around corners, I'm certainly looking forward to getting to know it more Its replacing a 2009 Evora N/A, which was a bit of a disappointment sadly, I think it was just the particular one I had..
Leftfootwonder said:
jamesbilluk said:
Thank you Really is a special car to drive, and really getting on with it well, I now understand what everyone says about Honda gearboxes as well! I find my self changing gear, even when I don't need to. I still can't get over how good it is around corners, I'm certainly looking forward to getting to know it more
Its replacing a 2009 Evora N/A, which was a bit of a disappointment sadly, I think it was just the particular one I had..
An Evora to any hot hatch certainly is an unusual path but the CTR really drives so much better than merely a hot hatch. Plus you have the added practicality benefits. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I was very close to buying one around this time last year - Red too (as it's the fastest colour) ;-) - but decided to tighten my belt slightly. A good choice as it turns out, I would have barely driven it! Once all this nonsense blows over, I will certainly be looking to scratch that itch once again. Really is a special car to drive, and really getting on with it well, I now understand what everyone says about Honda gearboxes as well! I find my self changing gear, even when I don't need to. I still can't get over how good it is around corners, I'm certainly looking forward to getting to know it more Its replacing a 2009 Evora N/A, which was a bit of a disappointment sadly, I think it was just the particular one I had..
I had read so many good things about the FK8, and being practical, had to be in Red too, as it's quite a shouty car. It almost seems like a sports car, that happens to be a hatch back.
I would highly recommend one when you get the chance!
Leftfootwonder said:
Have you just had it imported? The blue is such a great colour and I quite like the blue seats too. It shouldn't work, but it does on the Teggy. There is a championship white DC5 near me and I'm always amazed how up to date it looks considering the early ones are 20 years old now.
Yeah, it arrived in the UK in August 2020 through Torque GT, but because of registration delays it wasn't ready to drive until January!I originally asked for any colour except blue for the interior, but good quality examples were really hard to find at auction. This one came up and looked good enough so decided to go for it. Honestly, the blue seats have grown on me a lot and now I think they suit the car.
I love the blue paint, just wish it wasn't so thin as it picks up stone chips really easily!
Leftfootwonder said:
Hi all,
Other marque forums have a picture a day or something similar and I'm surprised there isn't a Honda one given some of the great drivers' cars they have produced over the years, so I'll start the ball rolling...
20 Years old and still going strong!
Same as mine same colour! Mine is '02, so will be 20yo next year Love it more every drive!Other marque forums have a picture a day or something similar and I'm surprised there isn't a Honda one given some of the great drivers' cars they have produced over the years, so I'll start the ball rolling...
20 Years old and still going strong!
My brothers latest fun car.
Concerto 1.6i-16. D16A9 twin cam. Same engine as the non-VTEC CRX & EF Civics
Few little tweaks- filter, manifold, lightened flywheel, Rota alloys & AD08’s. Has also been lowered & re-bushed
Very retro- but also surprisingly good. The older folk amongst you might remember the Dunlop Rover 216GTi Cup that ran circa 92-93, essentially the same car mechanically..
chrismc1977 said:
Certainly looks good when it stays red! My last DC2 unfortunately went somewhat Milano pink though
As it’s a result of the pigmentation of the red paint, (which is under a layer of lacquer) no amount of polishing could ever fix it
Exactly why I ended up having to go full respray!As it’s a result of the pigmentation of the red paint, (which is under a layer of lacquer) no amount of polishing could ever fix it
chrismc1977 said:
My brothers latest fun car.
Concerto 1.6i-16. D16A9 twin cam. Same engine as the non-VTEC CRX & EF Civics.
That sent me off to look for Concertos on ebay. There are only two, both automatics, and both described as "appreciating future classics"
Super Sonic said:
Leftfootwonder said:
Same as mine same colour! Mine is '02, so will be 20yo next year Love it more every drive!I have just treated mine to a new de-cat pipe and down pipe flexi from solid fabrications. I still have the standard manifold and back boxes but was worried it might be boomy or too antisocial. I am pleasantly surprised that it doesn't sound any louder than standard and it is definitely pulling a bit stronger.
Currently tucked away from the rain but will post some more pics when the weather improves.
spreadsheet monkey said:
Cool car. Apart from the black wheels, a bit of a sleeper.
That sent me off to look for Concertos on ebay. There are only two, both automatics, and both described as "appreciating future classics"
He’s going back to the OEM look as soon as he can source the OEM trimsThat sent me off to look for Concertos on ebay. There are only two, both automatics, and both described as "appreciating future classics"
Certainly a good 1.6i-16 is a rare beast nowadays !
CacheMonet said:
These cars get a lot of hate, for some good reasons. Handling definitely should not be one of them however.
I think a lot of the “hate” has disappeared, and Clarkson’s scathing review on Top Gear was a long time ago now. PH did a used buying guide on them not that long ago. (https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/honda-civic-type-r-fn2--ph-used-review/40880)
Gassing Station | Honda | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff