2017 FK8 Type R

[jamesbilluk]

The Evora Ive recently purchased was very short lived! Just annoying issues in a very short space of time, moving forward, I don't think I would trust the car. Also, the more I used it, I don't think it would get used, with the child seat in the back, and other half in the front. Not one of my finest purchases.

Researching what sensible, but fun car to drive, I settled on the FK8 Type R, I had read so many good things about the car, and didn't want a double clutch or 4wd, as I've done that. I felt this could be it. This one is in rallye red, 1 owner, with just over 11000 miles. Yes, it's absurd looking thing, but It makes me smile seeing it on the drive, and it looks different than most things out there, I must be one of the few who likes the looks.. Reactions all seem positive so far though.

Ive only been for one drive to the shops and back, but it seems a fantastic tgi g to drive, lots of steering feel, and in sport or comfort mode it absorbs the bumps in the Road brilliantly, it has a great driving position and really does feel quick, with normal driving, it seems to be returning 35mpg. It also has the best gearbox I've ever used.

Very much looking forward to the weather getting better, and when we're allowed to just go for a drive!

Apologies, here are some pics...

Edited by jamesbilluk on Tuesday 26th January 15:08

[TwigtheWonderkid]

I think these look great, my wife thinks they are utterly ridiculous, so it's a 1-1 draw in our house. Unfortunately, I lost on penalties.

[jamesbilluk]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

I think these look great, my wife thinks they are utterly ridiculous, so it's a 1-1 draw in our house. Unfortunately, I lost on penalties.

Also the same! I managed to swing it by saying this one was more practical, also she likes it more than the lotus, which is a bonus..

[itz_baseline]

I love these. I’d get one in a heartbeat but I have 3 kids and there’s only 2 seats in the rear. It’s not all that often I’m 5 up, but on those occasions I am I’d struggle to justify leaving a kid at the side of the road and coming back to collect them later.......

[jamesbilluk]

itz_baseline said:

I love these. I’d get one in a heartbeat but I have 3 kids and there’s only 2 seats in the rear. It’s not all that often I’m 5 up, but on those occasions I am I’d struggle to justify leaving a kid at the side of the road and coming back to collect them later.......

I did wonder that today when taking a look around the car, certainly is a shame they've only got the 2 seats in the rear. I can't see why they've done it either.

[jamesbilluk]

Jasey_ said:

OP If there is lying snow and you are on the continental tyres do not go out or take a spade and salt (and chains ideally)

Luckily it seems to have gone now.. The rain seems to be getting rid. I may well look to change them at some point.

[CrippsCorner]

itz_baseline said:

I love these. I’d get one in a heartbeat but I have 3 kids and there’s only 2 seats in the rear. It’s not all that often I’m 5 up, but on those occasions I am I’d struggle to justify leaving a kid at the side of the road and coming back to collect them later.......

This could help, depending on their ages!

https://www.multimac.com/home

[itz_baseline]

CrippsCorner said:

This could help, depending on their ages!

https://www.multimac.com/home

Yeah I’ve seen those, but there’s no way I’d invest 10% of the value of the car for one for the odd occasion. Too many other cars out there to try.

[renmure]

I had one for a couple of years, might even have been a twin
They seem to split opinion on car forums but I only ever heard positive comments out in the wild.

[jamesbilluk]

renmure said:

I had one for a couple of years, might even have been a twin
They seem to split opinion on car forums but I only ever heard positive comments out in the wild.

Ah yes, I read your readers car thread with great interest. In fact, it was yours that made me go for Red! Great photos too, including the above!

They really do seem to! I wasn't a fan to begin with, but in the metal, I loved it, a lot of road presence.

It certainly does seem to turn heads when out and about.

Edited by jamesbilluk on Wednesday 27th January 22:16

[Pig benis]

renmure said:

I had one for a couple of years, might even have been a twin
They seem to split opinion on car forums but I only ever heard positive comments out in the wild.

I have two gripes with the FK8 -

1) They look really awkward in photos, but great in real life
2) The rear wheels look so puny and desperately need spacers

Okay maybe 3 gripes

3) In videos they sound like my hoover. What do they sound like in real life?

Red is definitely my favourite colour for this car - it looks lovely.

[jamesbilluk]

Pig benis said:

renmure said:

I had one for a couple of years, might even have been a twin
They seem to split opinion on car forums but I only ever heard positive comments out in the wild.

I have two gripes with the FK8 -

1) They look really awkward in photos, but great in real life
2) The rear wheels look so puny and desperately need spacers

Okay maybe 3 gripes

3) In videos they sound like my hoover. What do they sound like in real life?

Red is definitely my favourite colour for this car - it looks lovely.

I do agree with those points. Certainly a tricky car to photograph.

I would like to get some spacers for the car, just to fill the arches, not too much, and hopefully won't affect the handling.

Exhaust wise, it sounds good inside the car, but just a woosh under boost, it could do with being a bit louder. I'm quite glad they didn't add crackle and pops to it.

[Pig benis]

jamesbilluk said:

I do agree with those points. Certainly a tricky car to photograph.

I would like to get some spacers for the car, just to fill the arches, not too much, and hopefully won't affect the handling.

Exhaust wise, it sounds good inside the car, but just a woosh under boost, it could do with being a bit louder. I'm quite glad they didn't add crackle and pops to it.

From my experience with spacers, I never noticed a difference in handling if the spacer is -20mm. But I would recommend having the alignment done after installation.

I've driven a few EP3 and FN2 Type R's and the VTEC soundtrack was addictive, seeing as the FK8 is boosted, do you still get that VTEC'y soundtrack?

[ECG1000]

Fantastic cars. I've had mine for 2 rather enjoyable years.
Practical and sensible when you want it to be - absolute weapon when you want it to be.

I would 100% recommend sticking some smaller wheels on it. I've got 18" Apex EC-7's which has vastly improved the ride - especially over broken surfaces.

Ironically, I'm about to put it up for sale, but that's a different story...

[jamesbilluk]

Pig benis said:

jamesbilluk said:

I do agree with those points. Certainly a tricky car to photograph.

I would like to get some spacers for the car, just to fill the arches, not too much, and hopefully won't affect the handling.

Exhaust wise, it sounds good inside the car, but just a woosh under boost, it could do with being a bit louder. I'm quite glad they didn't add crackle and pops to it.

From my experience with spacers, I never noticed a difference in handling if the spacer is -20mm. But I would recommend having the alignment done after installation.

I've driven a few EP3 and FN2 Type R's and the VTEC soundtrack was addictive, seeing as the FK8 is boosted, do you still get that VTEC'y soundtrack?

I may well get the spacers done then, would be nice for the wheels to fill the arches.

Ive not driven a VTEC Honda, the engine does like to rev though, which I've not encountered on a turbo 4 cylinder before. I could be completely wrong, but in sure I've read it ususes the VTEC system on the exaust side, to get the gasses out as quick as possible.

[jamesbilluk]

ECG1000 said:

Fantastic cars. I've had mine for 2 rather enjoyable years.
Practical and sensible when you want it to be - absolute weapon when you want it to be.

I would 100% recommend sticking some smaller wheels on it. I've got 18" Apex EC-7's which has vastly improved the ride - especially over broken surfaces.

Ironically, I'm about to put it up for sale, but that's a different story...

That does look lovely! Very menacing in black as well.

Really is Impressuve space inside, I transported a broken garden shed to the tip in it yesterday.

[Pig benis]

jamesbilluk said:

I may well get the spacers done then, would be nice for the wheels to fill the arches.

Ive not driven a VTEC Honda, the engine does like to rev though, which I've not encountered on a turbo 4 cylinder before. I could be completely wrong, but in sure I've read it ususes the VTEC system on the exaust side, to get the gasses out as quick as possible.

Sounds good, I would love to see the pics once you've installed some spacers. Keep us updated

That is very clever and I presume you wouldn't get the classic VTEC noise from that?

I've just had a quick look at your profile - you sir, have had some fantastic cars.

PB

[Speed Badger]

ECG1000 said:

Practical and sensible when you want it to be - absolute weapon when you want it to be.

This could describe me.

[Speed Badger]

Jasey_ said:

Took a 3 seater sofa in mine - Admittedly there was some sawing needed but it all fitted in a oner .

Ah I see your polished metal one has gone brown as well! Mine has been brown for a while, every time I think about washing it, it rains/snows/is cold/is dark/am drunk.

[jamesbilluk]

Pig benis said:

jamesbilluk said:

I may well get the spacers done then, would be nice for the wheels to fill the arches.

Ive not driven a VTEC Honda, the engine does like to rev though, which I've not encountered on a turbo 4 cylinder before. I could be completely wrong, but in sure I've read it ususes the VTEC system on the exaust side, to get the gasses out as quick as possible.

Sounds good, I would love to see the pics once you've installed some spacers. Keep us updated

That is very clever and I presume you wouldn't get the classic VTEC noise from that?

I've just had a quick look at your profile - you sir, have had some fantastic cars.

PB

Will do! I suspect I'll get them soon, since I can't drive it much! I've already ordered a K&n panel filter, and some Type R mats (How much!!)

There doesn't seem to be the change in sound like I've heard from various VTEC videos, it does still sound good for a turbod 4. There's also a sound from the waste gate when lifting off after heavy acceleration.

Thank you I've certainly been through them! Some I would love to own again, but have gone over my price range now (CSL and R34)