Honda Civic Type R FN2 2 Year Review

[@TheLiamis]

Just bought one. Tried a few cars that all tick the boxes, Volvo t5 golf gti mazda mps etc but the fn2 just puts a smile on.your face no other hot hatch can. It's like a go kart.

[@Dav1072]

Very nice car and colour. I have a bronze fn2 but yours is def the best paintwork! Many more powerful motors but 0-60 in 6.4 secs in not to be sniffed at and love cornering them! I've had a miltek exhaust, same skunk 2 gear nob, wind deflectors, led complete lights upgrade and a brembo 4 pot brake kit fitted.

[@wildchilde69]

Nice review mate, informative and well presented for something that didn't come out of a car mag/channel. I've had my FN2 for a few years now and only just started to modify it. It's been my daily (also own an AP1 S2K), and although I've thought about trading in, the high revving nature of the motor and rewarding drive have kept the smiles going. It doesn't keep pace with the current crop of "hot" hatches, but it's quick enough to have fun in and sublime when you hit a series of corners. I think the style/design is still quite fresh & unique as well - it's definitely aged well! Btw your mate from Honda is right about the latest 1.5 Turbo Civic's being quicker than you'd expect, but as I've mentioned in another post, a well driven FN2 should still see one off over the 1/4 mile (just). At worst, they're even in a straight line...but I doubt the latest Civic Sport handles quite as well, given its more compromised focus. They do have the FK8R for the real fun stuff afterall. ;)

[@magicsdolbear19]

Finally! Someone talking about the headlights with the wing on the back! Ive got the 2.2 diesel and i love it

[@magicsdolbear19]

180 bhp remap sage 1 and 35 mpg driving fast

[@John.anti-carnist]

The best colour by far, just sold my FN2 after 8months, couldn't take the bumping and crashing on our shitty roads anymore, got a 13 plate 1.8 EX now, lots of toys and very comfy.

[@80skid83]

From experience, I would keep the standard wheels even if you have to refurb them . I once sold a type r and I found it really difficult to sell without the original wheels.

[@taheershah6177]

Great detailed and honest review mate, Appreciate your time and effort.

[@davespooney8472]

Loved my FN2, one thing I couldn’t work out was the lean it had under hard cornering. Considering it was bone shaking over the bumps, it leaned a bit more than you’d expect. Deffo needed an LSD, very easy to spin up the inside tyre.

[@VictorGarcia-kk4dn]

I have an FN3 in Spain. Many kms on it already. I love your car, the color is awesome!!

[@cypherjet]

That red dot light at speedometer is NOT a gear shifting light. It tells you have the v-tec on. And that's what you want to see when your revving or speeding real fast and want ALL the power motor has. Those gear change lights are those 6 colored leds. 6 on, and you change a gear. But that one single red VTEC light, please dont change gear when it lighta up, or you'll miss all the fun what this car is all about. This is a 100.00% perfect sport Hatchback. I also own one Championship one. 🙂

[@craigbrown5667]

Had 2 Fn2's - can get 38mpg no worries. Serviced and valve clearances done help :)

[@Monkiimagic]

Agreed, used to get around 34 in my FN2 CTR, my FK2 CTR was even better. I could get close to 38mpg Average with most Journeys coming in over 40mpg.... I didn't thrash them about that much :)

[@benlee2765]

What is the diference between type r and type r gt?

[@Monkiimagic]

@@benlee2765 It doesn't get as many extra's as the Type R GT. The GT gets Climate control, cruise control ,front fogs, an AC cooled glove box and auto wipers ( I swear the wipers worked better on my FN2 than my current 2018 Civic Sport Plus).... I think on earlier models only the GT had auto folding mirrors as well. Also worth nothing that only the Championship White (until 2010 which is when then they all got it) has the limited slip differential. Mine also had the Sat Nav option. If you need more info this has EVERYTHING about the cars :) www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Civic_-_Type_R

[@benlee2765]

@@Monkiimagic ahh, i wondered why the champonship white cost a lot more. Good info.

[@Monkiimagic]

@@benlee2765 Yeah, that was a special edition, although it wasn't set to a limited run they only made them to order so they are fairly rare.

[@ukbri487]

Not the most powerful but they look very smart.😁

[@robgraham23]

Thanks, no not particularly powerful but good fun.

[@80skid83]

Brian Sheppard fast enough for UK roads tho

[@ukbri487]

More than, I had my NHB fn2 for 3 months now and I love it.

[@80skid83]

Brian Sheppard what year ? I got same, but 2009 gt . Bought it 2 years ago with 50k on clock , now have 73k . I also had a ep3 previously too for 4 years, so over 6 years with Honda now

[@ukbri487]

lloyd t 2008 gt, just starting to do some visual bits and bobs.

[@jert1000]

Aspirated engine... We'll talk about moped engines on life support (turbo) in a few years, I am not convinced they'll be as reliable.

[@daoxy2007]

Jert1000 a quick Google search of the new 1.5 turbo fetches alot of problems up

[@FatherJack-b1u]

I can concur after owning a 1.4 turbo that they are absolutely shit, blew an oil ring on piston 4, got rid and bought my fn2 👍

[@mrpullafastone]

Love how you’ve kept your car looking this good. Quick question, where did you get your pioneer system fitted?

[@robgraham23]

Sextons Car Audio in Portsmouth

[@mitchiranger]

Yes but the basic sport model is Turbo'd. So its going to be alot less reliable than the fully aspirated engine that's in that FN2. Turbo'd cars get put under more pressure, for such small engines to have that much power put through them. Most cheaper smaller hothatches have issues because of this - Vauxhall Corsa VXR, Ford Fiesta ST's etc

[@DaveBibby.Aviation]

Awesome motor in the best colour!! Nice man

[@danfn2r72]

Please let me know when you come to sell, would love an Fn in this colour.

[@robgraham23]

will be selling around June

[@brucel8891]

How are you after for it?

[@robgraham23]

bruce L Not sure just yet, I'm not sure what I'm looking to buy next. So not looked at value of this yet.

[@brucel8891]

Rob Graham ok its a nice colour and id be interested in buying anyway.

[@80skid83]

Dan Lawrence looks nice in blue , I wasn't keen on it when I first found out about them tho.

[@JaydenGaming1]

Great review! How do you like the exterior looks of the car? I'm looking into buying one and can't decide if I like the looks or not.

[@robgraham23]

I still think the car looks good. It was pretty futuristic at the time they came out which has helped the car not look its age. I think the colour plays a part. Also get a dateless registration and realistically most won't know.

[@pdpiper]

I average about 32mpg over a week and so get about 300 miles to a tank. Not too bad. I probably do a bit more motorway miles than most I suppose

[@mrjthamster9452]

Great review. honest & truthful-top job.

[@feefeee]

I'd love a radio like that. I didn't think a swap was possible given the weird shape of the unit.

[@johnshore3095]

You'll need what is called a "double din conversion kit".

[@gumpy4960]

I can’t see the new 1.5 sport being faster, it’s heavier with about 20 less hp, it will also have more relaxed gear ratios

[@robgraham23]

Gumpy 49 from a 20mph rolling start there is nothing between the two cars the extra torque is what made the difference.

[@Monkiimagic]

Have to say I've got the new 1.5 Sport plus, that Torque makes up the HP difference... which is only around 20hp anyway. Feels quicker than my old FN2 CTR but still feels very slow compared to my FK2 CTR.

[@robgraham23]

Monkiimagic I had a drag with a mate against the new sport model. Even from a standing start there is nothing between the two.

[@Monkiimagic]

Rob Graham That's cool Rob, I was surprised at how quick my new civic felt considering the times Honda were officially putting out, glad I wasn't far off. I think it must be the torque that makes it feel quicker :)

[@Egcmikey]

“Bar the Bentley” he says! 😂 lovely car, I quite fancied the blue one, but ended up with silver because they are less money than the blue

[@classiccarfinder]

Love the colour

[@jamiec9866]

I own a FN2 Type R. It's not a straight line machine it's for the corners, but can't beat a Sport! Ok lol I've got 34mpg+ easily & once managed a short dual carageway 40mph journey at 44mpg (Yes it was boring). I average 31/32 mpg & I don't drive like a nutter nor slow. Learn to drive.

[@wildchilde69]

I've seen testers in USA running 0-60mph times in the high 6's to low 7's and 1/4 mile times ranging from 15.2 - 15.5's. So they're not quicker than an FN2 per se, but can definitely give us a scare if we're caught napping lol. I'd expect an FN2 to reel them in and pass as speeds climb though. Even if the newer 1.5 T's were a lot quicker in a straight line, I'd still prefer the FN2. Let's face it, nobody got this car for the drag strip. The bendy bits are where it's at!

[@davidgriffiths2084]

Yeah I have had 37 mpg out of mine not driving that slow either.

[@jamiepollard9735]

Mine doesn't drop below 31mpg. 330 miles per tank. 40mpg on the motorway, no idea why your mpg is so low?

[@WelshMatt]

Picking mine up tomorrow :)

[@michael_mouse]

10:42 .... hooray!... I'm glad another civic owner finds the spoiler useful at night :0) ... Dam, those Honda designers are cleaver! Btw, good review of a very nice car

[@markhouse578]

Hi Rob I'm in Southampton I've got a Red 2007 types R GT. And Love it. But with a the standard CD /radio I want that pioneer you've got. Who put it in for you, was it Sextons?

[@robgraham23]

Yes was Joe at Sextons in Portsmouth, I've taken a number of cars down to him, always does a great job. Always gives multiple options at different price points, couldn't recommend enough.

[@markhouse578]

Cheers for that Rob. I'll definitely contact Joe & pop down to Sextons then at some point soon.

[@stalker0401984]

Hey man, so nice video. I bought one before few days. Im so pleased with car... before honda i had evo x ralliart and evo is faster but honda is more fun... if you can tell me wich oil is best for engine and wich sparks. I have 100k miles. Ty

[@elaxel1469]

how much can cost an aftermarket lsd for the fn2?

[@richy10vtec52]

Good detail in your video, as i have the exact same car however mine has 63k, can you tell me what difference the HKS makes?

[@robgraham23]

Richard Crump in terms of power gains I think these would be very minimal if any at all without mapping the car. I bought the induction kit really for the extra noise it gives, sounds standard with no extra noise until you hit the vtec. I'll do a video of the noise at the weekend. I didn't want an exhaust as I was worried about constant drone on motorways.

[@richy10vtec52]

Thanks for the info, do you think the noise is worth £400?

[@robgraham23]

Richard Crump in a word no. I bought mine from eBay paid about £200 and for that price it is worth it. I've done an in car video of the noise which I'll upload

[@richy10vtec52]

thank you i appreciate your feedback

[@willhayden5412]

Hi have a type s in this colour, I love the team d pro 1.2 alloys as well but don't know what colour to have ! What colour was you going to put on if you brought them ?

[@seabass1015]

@13:00 minutes i deleted that annoying beep by cutting a wire, took 5 minutes, gooogle it. Its so annoying, its a must do hack.

[@gjp8564]

Nice colour looks well

[@seabass1015]

@10:03 My storage compartment In front of gear stick)_ doesn't come with a lid, any idea what this part is? i might upgrade my 2008 with it.

[@blazorb5907]

Whats sad about the 1.5 turbo being just as fast? Are you saying the civic type r in the video should be quicker?

[@SpiritBlueFezST]

No way is it as fast, this guy didn't turn VSA off or didn't redline his FN2 to hit vtec! lol

[@cameronbrown3380]

Civic 1.5 turbo is listed as 8 secs to 60 though and Fn2 is around 6.6-7

[@robgraham23]

Cameron Brown in reality on the open road they are much the same. The newer car likely faster when rolling due to the extra torque the turbo adds.

[@MrCaterhamr500]

@@robgraham23where you driving it properly and revving it to 8000?

[@ohmylanta4558]

26mpg for short journeys is pretty good

[@ldh2851]

How do you find the ride? Some say crashy and needs different suspension, others say it's firm but controlled and more comfy than an EP3?

[@robgraham23]

Not driven or been in an EP3 so can't compare. It is firm, unnecessarily so. On track it was brilliant but normal road use you do feel every imperfection in the surface. Maybe with aftermarket springs it wound be a little softer. Still a great fun car that's practical and does everything for not a huge amount of money.

[@user-jt6nw6wm5q]

standard ep3 is more comfortable. Probably the rear axle helps

[@khalidhasan4461]

Nice Car❤

[@jermainehuell7745]

How did you get to change the head unit and still have the display and steering wheel controls functioning?

[@robgraham23]

Just need the correct patch wire. Car audio direct used to sell them.

[@simmysommy]

Where's the drive!? Can't review a car without driving it for us all to see, that's like showing us art without telling us the meaning

[@DeAtHaToMiC88]

erm, the 1.5 turbo? yeah ... the epk at 1.6 isnt as quick so that's wrong.

[@ALEXIS-rp7oj]

Hello. What navigation did you install? Can you please specify the exact model? Thank you.

[@robgraham23]

Can't remember, sold the car but Pioneer Spa110 something like that. £300

[@ivanvalenti13]

Could you tell me what's that huge tube in the engine?

[@Flip5ide]

Did you ever have issues with the clutch, popping and squeaking?

[@robgraham23]

Don't think I did. Can't remember. Sold the car 18 months ago now.

[@bodie463]

8.5 to 60 & 125mph? I imagine yours is just a little quicker than the 1.5 civic turbo.

[@stewartdcampbell]

thats what i was thinking, the 1.5 turbo is not as quick as an fn2

[@bodie463]

@@stewartdcampbell indeed. My 1.8 puts out those figures & Id get spanked by an FN2 TYPE R 😂

[@grzegorzuznanski9998]

Hello. Can the tweeter speaker on the corner of door is factory fited or you add as aftermarket?

[@robgraham23]

I added aftermarket. As standard there is a tweeter but it is hidden under the original grill.

[@qbzee007]

What double din facia is that? Been looking for decent one which is good quality

[@robgraham23]

Ntwanano Nghatsane Pioneer Spahdah110

[@miko4759]

New 1.5 is doing 0-60 in 8s this type r is doing 0-60 in 6.6s so how in your opinion they are the same? Also honda type r was always all about handling not speed.

[@robgraham23]

Because the huge difference in torque between the two cars. 0-60 times is not a useful comparable as how often do you realistically drag race from traffic lights unless you are 17 years old. Also the power band in the newer car is much lower and therefore more useable.

[@miko4759]

@@robgraham23 but you can't get new go da for 5k in decent condition. Also like I said tyepe r was always all about great ability to corner even tho it's a front wheel drive.

[@robgraham23]

@@miko4759 it's an old hot hatch newer cars will always be steps forward in terms of power, efficiency and handling. If I was spending 5k I've have a Clio 182 without a doubt. Best fun car I've ever owned.

[@miko4759]

@@robgraham23 ill research that because I'm looking for type r but that's for advice I want to find best value to price. Is reno as reliable as honda? I'm scared of French cars for that reason. BTW I subscribe great content don't take me as a hater I just like to discus opinions and differ points

[@davidbates247]

Have you got a turbo yet looks nice never seen a blue one

[@robgraham23]

Not yet, just about to put it up for sale considering a Z4 Coupe or a Megane R26 F1 currently

[@davidbates247]

@@robgraham23 what was you after for it was looking at some fn2 but I think yours is a bit too new

[@davidbates247]

Megan 250 cups are nice

[@mikewells8256]

Hi, where can you get the surround piece for the new head unit? And was it easy to install? Many thanks

[@robgraham23]

The company I bought it from are no longer in business sadly, but they can be bought directly from Honda, it isn't a part from the Type R, they need to search in the Type S parts catalog for the headunit surround. I believe they are about £250 but you would know it didn't leave the factory like it.

[@mikewells8256]

@@robgraham23 Thanks Rob, appreciate your quick reply.

[@collinwaugh939]

the fn2 type r is just under 200bhp 0 to 60 in 6,5 seconds ! my friend has the newer 1.5 turbo 180bhp 0 to 60 is 8.3 so no were near as fast cannot keep up with my fn2 so i do not know were you got that from !!!!!!

[@robgraham23]

Try from a rolling start, the extra torque of the newer car means there is very little between them and the newer car is a significantly better handling car with independent suspension to the rear.

[@Dav1072]

You sold this yet mate? Did you buy another fn2?

[@robgraham23]

Dave S not yet still got it, saving for an M135i, I've taken the HKS back off the car now.

[@Dav1072]

@@robgraham23 Nice one. Sure it will sell soon. Would you consider selling the double din and facia?

[@notmanynamesleft]

@@robgraham23 nice those Beemers but they're all money pits.

[@GrundGad]

Any link for the pioneer headset ?

[@phillipfurnell6868]

Whats the best model to get ? Any help would be appreciated.

[@robgraham23]

The Fn2 only came in two models with or without the GT pack, worth making sure it has this, I believe it added air conditioning and a few connectivity wires

[@Havdkoereden]

As late as possible as they all came with factory fitted LSD's right at the end of the line. All the Championship Whites also had factory fitted LSD - although I'm sure an aftermarket unit is the cheapest option. LSD is essential on these. Really transforming it.

[@Hondafn]

The 1.5 is definitely slower 0 to 60 and won’t drive nowhere near as good lol Into corners or anything

[@robgraham23]

Might be slower to 60 but that's kinda irrelevant, it has a significantly better chassis and suspension setup than the FN2

[@michaeljarvis1497]

Love the car let me know when you are selling her

[@robgraham23]

Michael Jarvis car is now on Auto Trader

[@user-in8ul3lz2z]

綺麗だね

[@jamesmorrin2729]

Have you sold it yet?

[@robgraham23]

Yes, sold it a couple of months after that video.

[@dagnut]

do you still own this?

[@robgraham23]

No sold it about 2 years ago

[@danielkirkland3366]

Can you play Spotify on that ?

[@robgraham23]

Yes I just used apple music instead.

[@crunchtimeasmr67]

HKS 👍

[@mclare9817]

Being Nosey!-How much is the House worth??😀

[@TheMuumimies]

Does a tall person fit into one of these? Lets say +190cm (dunno what it is in inches :P)

[@robgraham23]

I'm 193cm so yes they do. Plenty of room.

[@TheMuumimies]

@@robgraham23 thx man 👌

[@AAkbar-ss2zy]

Mobil impian

[@Birmingham_racing]

Love the colour