Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2007
Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2007
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Commander2874

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377 posts

114 months

Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Hi all, I'm new to this forum. I recently bought a 2007 plate Honda civic type r from a independent dealership and absolutely love this car! Managed to get a very low mileague car (24k) in bronze pearl paint and completely standard.
Manged to get it at a fairly secent price of £7.4k which included a 12 month warranty, new tyres, service, mot and a valet plus tank of fuel. Will get some pics up.
Only mod I've done so far is having changed the stock exhaust for a non resonated milltek. Love the sound!

Little update struggling to get pics up as the file size is too big?)

Despite using the 2bm and polishing and waxing on a regular basis, the car is marred with swirls and slight scratches on the bonnet.
So I'm looking at getting it detailed which consists of a 2 stage machine polish, full claybar treatment and then ceramically coated.

Edited by Commander2874 on Friday 13th October 20:21

Commander2874

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377 posts

114 months

Saturday 14th October 2017
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Now done over 30k miles and still drives like new, especially after its recent service from tgm sport in fleet

jsims1

291 posts

147 months

Saturday 14th October 2017
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You got any pictures yet? Been looking at replacing my current car with an FN2 for a couple weeks now and would love some inspiration. Had three EP3 CTR's previously and really wanted to try the FN2 to compare against the EP3 after all the bad press. I think they're a great looking car and looking forward to a purchase, hopefully sooner rather than later!

Commander2874

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377 posts

114 months

Saturday 14th October 2017
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jsims1 said:
You got any pictures yet? Been looking at replacing my current car with an FN2 for a couple weeks now and would love some inspiration. Had three EP3 CTR's previously and really wanted to try the FN2 to compare against the EP3 after all the bad press. I think they're a great looking car and looking forward to a purchase, hopefully sooner rather than later!
Hi mate, Will get them up but in the meantime here is a link from type r forum with plenty of pics!

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2F...

New FN2 owner from Reading!

I absolutely love the fn2 and say go for it! It looks awesome and handles like a go kart! And you can get a decent one pretty cheap too (6-7k) with low mileage



jsims1

291 posts

147 months

Saturday 14th October 2017
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I'll be honest, the whole thread I was thinking that it just looked a bit "off" black but the last picture on there really shows the colour off nicely. Looks great actually. Didn't realise they done the FN2 in that colour. A shot from one of the front corners with the colour looking like that would be good if you've got one to post!

Commander2874

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377 posts

114 months

Sunday 15th October 2017
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Thanks! I didn't know until i bought it either haha! Thought dealer had made a mistake! Will get the pic taken when the sun is out

Commander2874

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377 posts

114 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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I'm getting my car professionally detailed which includes paint correction and cquk ceramic coating being applied. Has anyone had this applied to their cars and what do you think?

Thanks!

Nick L

19 posts

133 months

Saturday 11th November 2017
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Well done Commander
I miss my 58 plate FN2 Type R. Especially the comedy size boot. It's Van like capabilities with the seats folded flat!

Commander2874

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377 posts

114 months

Saturday 11th November 2017
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Nick L said:
Well done Commander
I miss my 58 plate FN2 Type R. Especially the comedy size boot. It's Van like capabilities with the seats folded flat!
Hi mate, thanks! Yes incredible space and also how much room when sitting in the back! Love it!

Commander2874

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Sunday 12th November 2017
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Thank you! Will post pics up after the paint correction and ceramic coating

Dewi-asl8m

60 posts

106 months

Thursday 16th November 2017
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I had a 57 plate Milano Red FN2 Type R about 5 years ago. I bought it private in 2012 for £6.5k with FSH and 49k miles. Bit of a steal back then I think. Part Exchanged it against an A3 S line a year later and they gave me £5.5k. A week later it was on their forecourt for £7.5k. The FN2 gets a bit of stick from some people for not being as good as the EP3. I put around 15k miles on mine in the year I had it and loved it. Fair enough it is not the most refined car but to date is probably the car I most enjoyed owning.

Commander2874

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377 posts

114 months

Thursday 16th November 2017
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Dewi-asl8m said:
I had a 57 plate Milano Red FN2 Type R about 5 years ago. I bought it private in 2012 for £6.5k with FSH and 49k miles. Bit of a steal back then I think. Part Exchanged it against an A3 S line a year later and they gave me £5.5k. A week later it was on their forecourt for £7.5k. The FN2 gets a bit of stick from some people for not being as good as the EP3. I put around 15k miles on mine in the year I had it and loved it. Fair enough it is not the most refined car but to date is probably the car I most enjoyed owning.
Hi, thanks for sharing that, yes they are great cars and I'll easily keep mine for a good few years as i have a family car too for the longer (more comfy) journeys!


Commander2874

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Sunday 19th November 2017
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Commander2874

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Wednesday 25th July 2018
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Well had the car for nearly 2 years now and have spent a few £ making it my own!
I've since had a Brembo big brake kit fitted (DC5 callipers, s2000 discs and pads) and bought a mugen spoiler with a carbon blade which arrives next month. Will have it painted and fitted by September.

The headlights have been upgraded to led (philips lumileds) which are fantastic and easily 5 times brighter than the normal halogen bulbs.

Overall I'm still absolutely loving the car and it still turns heads too. B road blasts in vtec and hitting those bends never fails to put a smile on your face!

Edited by Commander2874 on Wednesday 25th July 04:55

Commander2874

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Wednesday 25th July 2018
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Commander2874

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Wednesday 25th July 2018
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Plans for the following 12 months are getting new tyres (Michelin pilot sport 4s) and a full alloy refurb.
And eibach springs along with a fast road setup to follow.
Year after I'll be looking at fitting an LSD

Commander2874

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Wednesday 25th July 2018
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