First Time Driving My MODIFIED EP3 Civic Type R!

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

Thanks for all your support guys. The Type R is now live on Planet Of Dreams: www.planetofdreams.co.uk/draws/honda-civic-type-r-ep3-facelift-modified

[@tommodobbo3475]

That clip of you ten years ago 🤣 how times have changed. And you've came a long way bro. 💯💪❤️🙏

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

@@tommodobbo3475 lol it’s mad I’m still here doing the same thing all these years later, it’s been a hell of a journey! Good old KZbin 👌

[@matty1597]

Gel in the hair n earring haha yes

[@rrshowtime3900]

When have collected about 10K in the Raffle you will 'GIVE AWAY!!' a £5,000 CAR!!! Wow.. Really Calvin? Man, you are such a generous bloke.

[@scotthall9090]

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[@ScottTetleyy]

had one when i was 21 and put a AEM v2 induction kit on it, smiled everytime it hit vtec. still the best car ive owned

[@kyblckwd246]

What was insurance like with that car at that age?

[@jonnyplusone4894]

I had one too, but with far more mods, not a bad car but the lack of torque even with a kpro and extras and traction issues weren’t great let alone the disconnected steering feeling. It’s like have a turbo without the power and torque of a turbo when it does kick in. By all means it’s a good firs hot hatch but when you can up your game to new trend of turbo 4wd go for it. My ep3 has nothing on my 500bhp golf r with Porsche brakes lol

[@K20TypeR]

@@jonnyplusone4894 A shorter final drive and a limited slip diff sorts that out straight away. The difference in acceleration, grip and cornering is night and day. Also a fast road setup sharpens turn in. Yes modern turbo cars are faster and easier to drive quickly but that's not what a Type R is about. Get an EP3 with the above changes on short technical corners and it'll make your heart race

[@marniethomson9046]

That is one noise I will never tire of hearing! I love driving mines, only had it a month and it’s the best thing I’ve ever bought! EP3❤️❤️

[@that_milano_ep3371]

Got a prefacelift ep3 myself 183k miles still going like a absolute trooper 💪💪 takes abuse on the daily!

[@Matt-go7ss]

The gearshift coming out the dash falling exactly to hand is one of the best bits of these

[@ImKrull]

Probably the worst part about a ep3 😂😂

[@djp4206]

@@ImKrull not really less distance from the wheel to the shifter

[@makina2022]

they are made for the track.

[@frankysworldd]

I remember buying me ep3 in 2009. I kept it for 7 years! Then got an FN2. Still got the FN so for the last 12 years I’ve know nothing but vtec! I keep contemplating changing but then I see videos like this and change my mind 😂

[@that_blue_s3762]

I've just started to get into these cars never driven one but heard they are the best car people have driven!

[@dave6018]

Been watching your channel for a bit and does any car make you smile more than a type r

[@Josh_Arctic]

Remember watching your review on the red EP3 all those years ago.

[@iainmackable]

Had a ep3 for a few months a couple years ago, unfortunately couldn’t afford the horrendous fuel economy at the time, would absolutely love another now though! Adds are annoying in videos but really don’t mind them when you’ve gone out of your way to put the earnings from them back to your viewers. Well done mate 👍

[@darrenviljoen2522]

Had my cosmic grey ep3 for 4 years. Never has any issues with it other than maintenance items. Best car ive owned and still miss it to this day. Brought a tear to my eye when i sold it. Has to replace it with another honda, went to a dc5 which i enjoy but still miss the ep3.

[@VQSeries]

Looks and sounds really good, cheers from New Jersey 🇺🇸 !

[@richardbrown74]

Respect to you Calvin. The only youtuber to give something back to there viewers

[@tomnorris1734]

The skunk2 gearknob is a great little mod. Got one on my DC5 and it makes the gear change so much nicer.

[@BigAhmed-qj7wz]

I love my cosmic grey ep3 puts a smile on my face when Vtec kicks in…. Looking to get a dc5 in another 3 years when I’m 26 👍🏼

[@sleepwalker31]

Had three of them, two prefacelifts and one face-lift. Brilliant cars

[@Brad8261]

If that car puts a smile on your face Calvin, it’s a good car 100%… good luck everyone, someone’s going to be very happy with this one 🔥 Great video bro 👍🏻

[@davidmuxlow5548]

Love these cars, i had a 54 plate in nighthawk black it also had the induction kit and that sound is the best sound a petrol head will hear from a 4 pot

[@Carrera-gp9od]

My mate bought one of these brand new back in 2002 , he wasn’t into cars , he just liked the look of it . It was an absolute travesty , not once in the whole time he owned it did he take it into the v- tech zone . What a fookin waste man !😵

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

Lol I literally had 2 friends (they’re brothers) do the exact same thing! I remember showing them what vtec was one day! 🤣

[@Carrera-gp9od]

@@CalvinsCarDiary 😂 I did the exact same thing I think that was the only time that car hit vtec , when I drove it !

[@garethedwards2883]

Totally agree a great sound and a fantastic bit of engineering to design the VTEC engine.

[@bmw_club_midlands]

The later EP3 (last facelift 55-06) also had the Premier Edition variant which had more spec including Recaro Seats, tinted windows, Momo wheel).

[@ethxn_gb4840]

my dad used to have an ep3 type r when i was younger, just entered to be able to hopefully win what an awesome car it was 🤞🏻

[@KingNick6547]

These cars are just the most fun ever, my first car was a little ep2 I know its not the same but I loved it 🤣

[@hydrolics5449]

Love the videos, and the EP3 sounds savage! keep up the great content Calvin!

[@jackwatson5400]

I loved my ep3 was on a k100 ecu with a few nice added extras to increase flow and handled like it was on rails 240hp from a little 2.0 n/a engine was incredible. Do miss it from time to time was a blast to rag on B roads

[@billyyr9469]

I had a red anniversary one few years ago but went back to my 106 gti, felt the civic would only move good in vtec but the 106 gives constant guts all the way thru every gear wasnt any match top end the civic would start gapping but In the lanes healthy tuned 106 all the way

[@jackwatson5400]

@@billyyr9469 must say my ep3 laughed at saxo vts’s and 16v swapped 106’s in a straight line and even on B roads, you can’t compare the 2 the civic is a better built better drivers car in every aspect my friend

[@billyyr9469]

@@jackwatson5400 if you ever get another ep3 let's link up, my Sundance will show you up the b roads no trouble man you can cain the corners hard on the down cog skip around them on 3 wheels 🤣 the civic just understeers hard and always has to be over 5800rpm to go anywhere lol, but each to there own I guess. The civ is Still a good car and thrill to drive dont get me wrong but I feel comfortable pinning the 106 harder

[@theray243]

@@billyyr9469 106 gti were alright late 90s early 2000s now days it would get destroyed

[@eebdea]

@@billyyr9469 5800rpm? Not sure about other people but got my vtec lowered to kick in at 4k rpm with a kpro, looking to upgrade cams+ few other internals hopefully hit about 280-290bhp with the other mods, the ep3 when done right is madness. Think I'll be driving mine until the day it dies!

[@jamierogers1475]

Literally my dream car, if I won the lottery I'd have an ep3 type R, simply because of that crossover ❤️

[@TAG247]

£2-3k gets you into one these days, not much of a lottery win pal

[@jamierogers1475]

@@TAG247 I'm just saying I love them that much that I'd buy one, and 2 to 3k gets you a shit one, I'd happily pay 6 to 9k for a decent one.

[@K20TypeR]

@@TAG247 yeh you’ll get a rough one for that money

[@TheTraditionalGolfer]

Had both an ep3 and fn2 when I was a younger man.....both mega bits of kits 👌 wish I had them sat on the drive now.

[@CeltSfodster]

I loved these when they came out. I had a civic eg with the B16A2 at the time and the ep3 was my goal. Kids happened and I had to get sensible so chances are I’ll be paying silly money for one once they leave home 🤔

[@K20TypeR]

You should still get an EP3 at least once. I moved from an EK4 to an EP3. Absolutely amazing upgrade in every way

[@NeObliviscaris3663]

Best car I ever owned. Cosmic grey face-lift. K20A2 gruppe M induction kit, k100 map, kakimoto cat back exhaust, j's racing everything. Wish I'd never sold it.

[@lorinsmith9898]

Taking me back 2005 Calv! The first time heard my K&N filter blew my mind!

[@aza6118]

That v-tech is "ON IT"

[@bikerkevv4692]

*vtec Its not a toy

[@matthewpiedt6177]

@@bikerkevv4692 😄

[@jamesb797]

I had one in 2003 I was 22 years old best car I have ever bought for driving experience miss that sound 😢

[@dannyhtheretrogamingmaster9548]

Civics are such cool cars, especially the vti and type versions. I have a mk8 2.2 ctdi diesel and they are also cool, run forever and hugely economical.

[@craiggibson3523]

Had 2 now and love them, defo give u smiles for miles. Very basic tho ur right, don’t even have a clock 🤣🤣

[@mikek3993]

Love the videos mate keep em coming 👌

[@gregjsalter]

Sounds awesome!

[@lenixlewis2473]

Loving this guys vibe 💯 energy fun content! I’m new here on this channel 👋 definitely be watching more! My mate had a type R! Great cars, we actually did a comparison with my Clio RS mk3 🔥

[@DYLAN1234]

i love calvin in type r's, reminds me of the fd2r era!

[@adamvart5864]

I’ve never drove a type r but I honestly love them and always love watching content on them. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@sidbobby3233]

Mate with u on that. Would love 2 turbo 1 & toe it round the lanes i live round in kent. Feel ur hankering fella. ✌

[@joehamilton9796]

Pains me to watch this wish I never sold mine looked exactly like this one cosmic grey face lift black oem wheels big angled backbox, paid 5k for it from Scotland with 56k miles running 246bhp dyno proven , nice engine spec, kept it 2 years then had to sell it for a family car! Sold it for 5k with 72k miles on! God knows how much its worth now but he did say I've got first refusal lol best car I've ever had better than the mk2 focus st running 330bhp dream science, wish I kept it

[@JQFTR]

It would a be a sick first car this would leave everyone behind

[@djp4206]

My mate had an ep3 with skunk everything was quick for an n/a about 240bhp was wicked until lift off oversteer happend and never caught it back 😂

[@andrewlightwood3895]

Fair play , you are a good man you could of sold it and put your money in your pocket , nice to see people still care , Rob and Chris from salvage gave a car away to a disabled guy ,we need this help from people on the top of the tree

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Love the dark grey colour man.

[@jackwatson5400]

Cosmic gay sorry cosmic grey, the best 2 colours are championship white and Milano red when there fresh

[@ukunboxings2242]

I had a Honda EP2 Sport with a big exhaust once over, absolutely loved it!.

[@surething7394]

Remember when I had 1 of these always used to put a smile on my face… still 1 of my fav cars ever

[@captainlupo5516]

Love the car definitely savage!

[@rhyssayer63]

Top quality vid Calv. Doesn`t get much better than crossover roar.

[@BoosterOfficial]

just bought one, absoloutley loved it for the 4 weeks ive owned it. then the bottom end went

[@anthonybelton-ford3124]

Still haven't owned an EP3 yet!! Had an Accord type R, Prelude 2.2, Honda accord 2.4 ex One day maybe.

[@Birmingham_racing]

I remember the ep3, e46 m3 and evo 6 I was watching your videos from back then but then you disappeared for years

[@MrAdd28]

Ppl if you havnt drove one of this car 🚗. Plz drive one you don’t know what yh missing.. Wicked car to drive 🚗

[@GirlsYouTube1991]

Had loads of high powered cars German Italian etc but type r you can not beat the fun factor long live the iCe!!!!!

[@BigAhmed-qj7wz]

Keep the type r bro it’s a lovely car

[@alexdennison6265]

I would love to just get a nice joy ride in one tbh I love a type r but could never afford one

[@treyyg-rt5kz]

It used to cost only 4k for mint condition but now prices have increased and cost 10k

[@NavigatingTheMatrix420]

Liking the channel lad respect. This man a money maker eh

[@jasonread9634]

Future classic prices are only going to go up ⬆️

[@UnderDogg-tz6rn]

I owe 1 of these the now, it's my daily driver. The amount of ppl that tell me when 2 change gear when they are shotgun because they dont understand the mighty v tech is hilarious

[@davidcurry2060]

Wat??

[@monsiursnowman66]

In my mind we all make the same smile when we hear Vtec ❤️

[@rickyham2991]

Love it.... Calv tops up the Type R with fuel, gets a mars bar (other chocolate bars are available) and change from £5 in true Type R style...😂🤣🤣

[@jaywu117]

Ahahahahhaha I actually watched your first video years ago! Never knew it was you tho! Respect shows hard work pays off! 👍

[@publicenemy33]

Try a NA mapped one, they move completely different! Make the car feel like it goes from 150bhp to official 250bhp

[@K20TypeR]

They're around 200bhp in stock form

[@ItsWourn]

That is a sick car dam

[@leeholden8658]

@Calvins car diary you can actually get your display to show the I-VTEC show up when it kicks in on the FN2 but not sure if it can on the EP3

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

Not sure mate. That definitely sounds a bit hi tech for a EP3 though.

[@cossiemandave8061]

Always wanted one could never afford one planet of dream yes please 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@ray5952]

Honestly you just cannot go wrong with a V-tec

[@Broski2322]

Drove an ep3 one time it blew my mind

[@carmadnab]

Whoever wins this is in for a riot 🔥

[@madbbtk3682]

Bro that huddy you're wearing in unreal

[@rezaq1]

Just sold my Milano Type R Premier Edition….regret it now!

[@sollysol6051]

Sounds responsive. Nice little motor that

[@BrnEp3]

My ep3 fuel gauge used to sit way lower than red aswell couple hits on the dashboard usually sorts it out 🤣

[@geeteebloke1979]

Loved all the ep3s I have owned

[@user-kr6si1pl7v]

Always loved the ep3 and now I have the chance to win one for free big up ueself Calvin

[@rakib3458]

It was my first ever joyride at 17 😂😂

[@TheTroykokid]

V-Tech makes me smile

[@neilmurphy845]

I think those cars are so cool how does the T-Sport Yaris and Corolla compared to the Honda civic type r

[@jdmguy44]

The Corolla 1.8 T-sport was a rival for the EP3 back in the day. Similar performance and very capable but less fun to drive ultimately. Very good car though and probably a bit underated.

[@neilmurphy845]

@@jdmguy44 Thank you I heard the suspension on the type R can be a bit to hard on the road is that true

[@martinmchugh9832]

Built in my hometown Swindon Calvin

[@Round_Zero]

Sorry it’s off topic Calvin but how is your m3 touring getting along, I can’t wAit to see the finished project. All love ❤️

[@PixelVogue]

8:22 Man was ONIT.......LOL!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jasonrm92]

Would love to win this. I had one of these in this colour when I was 19, cost me £240 a month for the payment and £279 a month on insurance lmao.

[@DT-gn4qw]

I've got an old 55 plate EP3 anniversary edition with 27k miles on the clock. It's been sat in my garage for 6/7 years nothing done to it. What advice would you give to get it back to running condition. It's standard from factory, I just haven't used it in at least 6 years maybe more. Not even been turned on :(

[@dusanmihajlovic8741]

Car made for driving expirience in litteral sense

[@JimmyMartinm3power]

That clip of 10 years ago 😂😂😂

[@DJTrippleB]

Had my ep3 premier edition since 2010 and sold it to my dad to get a pug 207 GTi within a year I was begging my dad to sell me the ep3 back still got it today 😂

[@ScottZ370]

You should still do the 20-70 tests

[@Just_Boris]

Should hear one running a big turbo with 500whp ;)

[@vtc5961]

Do I miss mine after your video

[@matty1597]

Just watched llf said exactly same thing about pic of the car when selling

[@TheRetroBiker]

Type R exhaust note, your seating position and that camera angle just remind of that dude from 'dick tv', remember him from Facebook, bloke used to hate VWs 😂

[@radoslawrojek7032]

That's Milton Keynes , ain't that right ?

[@dmr859]

That hair cut bro lol 😆 🤣 😂

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dmr859]

Soz bro but them hair cuts from back in the day are funny 😂 😆 🤣

[@drironz5046]

You look and sound about like Kell Brook (boxer) 😆 top video.

[@cbates2410]

I would give anything if I win this I always wanted one but I never had one if I don’t win I will 100% start saving for now just stay with my civic ek3

[@azdino6309]

I need this car in my life 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️

[@andy00grant]

Anyone that has owned these knows the pain of changing gear if the car has been sitting in the sun because that gear knob gets pretty damn hot.

[@samwilde595]

Ha ha calv with an iPhone, I remember that back in the day with your type r.

[@timbecks81]

Mate I love it, I'd love to own one of these, i got the baby one, the 1.6s, how can I enter bro, OK I've signed up, but can't find the type r entry... Ty

[@SuperSweetToffee]

I’m after a new car. Shall I buy one of these? They are sick cars but not sensible 😂.

[@K20TypeR]

Buy one. If you enjoy driving around corners and tearing up B roads you’ll love it. I know I do!

[@SuperSweetToffee]

@@K20TypeR I wish I could afford to keep 2 cars. I've got to have a 4/5 door due to family

[@K20TypeR]

@@SuperSweetToffee just seen this reply. You only live once man. Get an EP3 at least once in life!

[@dannysayers3033]

Which app do you use for checking data spec etc?