The Last JDM Honda Civic Type R - FD2 | in-depth technical details | Masa’s ride |JDM Masters

[@MugenASMSi]

The best looking Civic & Type R that Honda has released.

[@hlaovang6957]

DC5 the best 👍👍👍

[@richiesworld1]

CL1 and CL7R ftw 😁

[@sopretty43vr]

9th gen wins that, this wins most hardcore si and type r and second cutest

[@isaacpetko5785]

I like the ek9 more

[@zahedzafar46]

I like turtles 🐢

[@fred_teo]

Mine has been with me for 13 years. Still rocking it. It's simply one of the best mechanical cars.

[@muhammadahmadmagad6034]

has it given you any problems ? thanks!

[@shauntan2266]

Nice to hear that. I couldn't afford to get it when it was newly launch in 2007 back in the country I live as it was very expensive so waited for very long and got it last year. Japan was selling 3M yen. The country I live is even higher 😅

[@fred_teo]

@@shauntan2266 dude...I have to pay COE lol. You are next door. You know my pain lol

[@fred_teo]

@@muhammadahmadmagad6034 no. Apart from the usual wear and tear due to mileage and high track usage, otherwise it holds up really well. It's really easy to maintain it. The materials used for the interior holds up really well too. It doesn't come loose or rattle etc even after all these years.

[@muhammadahmadmagad6034]

@@fred_teo nice , thanks for your reply ! I'm also on the hunt for one in sg hahah so hard to find a nice clean example.

[@jimmyyking]

My most favorite Type R. It inherited the true characteristics and aesthetics of the JDM Type R. It is the most powerful and balanced version of the Type R from the engine and drive train to the look and body style. It also manages to combine family car and sports car without going over the top. In conclusion, it sucks so bad that it’s not legal in the US. Great video.

[@butdaddy8361]

It’s just an still is a Honda calm down

[@filopride619]

@@butdaddy8361 I don't see it as a negative being a Honda

[@Seikers]

We got the 8th gen civic si. Which you can do a FD2 Type R conversion on. That is what I’m doing right now!

[@jimmyyking]

Seikers sounds like an expensive project. I’ve seen a few conversions in my town too. They look very good. Good luck, hope it goes well for you 👍

[@Seikers]

@@jimmyyking Thanks! The project is quite expensive indeed, but it will be worth it!

[@TheWalaoking]

Fun fact: Malaysia is the 2nd and the only market outside Japan to officially import FD2 Type R and able to buy purchase in selected Honda dealers (from 2007-2011) in both pre facelift and facelift model, and we only get one spec finished in Championship White. Talk about exclusivity huh. And also back then local used car dealer also importing alot of FD2R from Japan unofficially via ap license.

[@preshandpereira4035]

Too bad all cars here in Malaysia are too overpriced...

[@visionenippon-captbradford9344]

I believe that Honda dealer in Malaysia made a deal with dealer network in Japan. They were only 60 officially imported models. Extremely limited in number and doesn’t qualify as a fully supported export model. The cars are still JDM spec with Japanese emissions chassis code. (ABA-FD2) and designated for Japanese domestic use

[@KRBY555]

did NZ get them?

[@TheWalaoking]

@@visionenippon-captbradford9344 Wasn't sure the total of the cars we getting, but still we are grateful to have this car in our market hahaha.

[@TheWalaoking]

@@preshandpereira4035 Tax brooooo, encourage us to buy local made lol

[@DONTCRASHJET]

There’s something about the quality of these videos that make them feel authentic. Not all this fancy editing, it’s direct, raw content.

[@ahmadzila5766]

exactly

[@VG22.]

THE BEST LOOKING COMPACT SEDAN OF ALL TIMES. The best looking CIVIC of all time.

[@KeenanStyles]

This car is the heart breaker for fan boys. It smashed the NSX, FD, Evo VI, and R34 GT-R at Suzuka when came out. Truly awesome car.

[@jesselee4405]

My heart's broken!

[@Aspen-nf3td]

Not trying to sound like a smart-ass, but the FD2 had better, more modern tyres. It was still impressive, no doubt about that. But if the cars you mentioned had the same tyres, it is unlikely that the result would be the same.

[@MrrNacho]

I just bought myself a fd2R 3 days ago, after owning a accord euro R and a dc5R this thing is on another lvl i absolutely love it!

[@Calquelater]

I own an FK8 right now, but the FD2 is one of my favorite Type Rs ever.

[@shawn2071]

FK8 is not made in Japan.. FD2R is the real JDM

[@alekyap1312]

@@shawn2071 he never said it was

[@eims6]

@@shawn2071 too much weed

[@upbeforethaopps]

Literally just commented this

[@GRIM.2002]

I’ve never fallen in love with a Honda more than this one

[@DraganSavic85]

What a beauty, and it has everything on my list 😁 - NA engine 👍🏻 - 200hp 👍🏻 - 4/5 doors 👍🏻 - boot 👍🏻 Brilliant, brilliant car 🤗

[@renaldisaputra91]

well tbh it's 222HP

[@engjoo]

Nice. The condition of this car is unreal. Still driving mine since 2007. It is a keeper.

[@JunsMiniGarage]

Another great JDM master review! I wish car manufacturers can bring those classic and true jdm cars back, but I know technology has to move forward and these machines will soon be written into the history book of automotive history. Not sure what future JDM culture will look like in 10-20 years so we might as well just enjoy the jdm cars we can still drive now!

[@nickwong2525]

As much as car manufacturers wants to bring them back, emission regulations wouldn't allow that anymore..

[@basicallystupid9008]

True

[@Riknos]

@@nickwong2525 car manufacturers don't want to bring them back, car enthusiasts do, and they are in the minority. For the majority, a car is a tool that gets them from A to B and nothing more, or a status symbol.

[@shahrulnizam4713]

If only FK8 were designed in Japan and it would be true last JDM Civic

[@leongyet9896]

I just sold mine recently. Its such a fun car,the handling is superb. Super low maintenance,and doesn't gives you any problem. Basically,it just doesn't breaks down and its a very hard car. A track ready car without needing to mod or change anything and hits the track immediately. When I sold my car,13 years later with 280000km mileage on it,only change the stock suspension once,and the gasket once.

[@netmatrix75]

This car is a legend. I do not know why some people hated it. Especially people in Europe. This car has so much crazy engineering in it, it is almost a steal when it first came out. Most complain it is 4 doors. Thats was a lame excuse. They could accept a high performance sedan like AMG Merc & BMW M cars. But not a high performance 4 door Civic. Its really crazy. In Malaysia this car is a scary opposition to the Evo's and even Megane RS 250 of that time in track days and..... ahem street..... ahem.... . It still retains is high value & desirability even today.

[@shauntan2266]

Yea. After a decade some still remain 50% of its value vs new

[@endlesstwisties]

In Europe this car never came in typeR version. Don't compare that family sedan with a performance car like this one in the video

[@quangminh8397]

2020, this car still sporty and good looking. I love this Type R FD2

[@DA_BEAMERRRR]

People underestimate this car for some reason

[@automachinehead]

this car will age like the ek civic

[@Rockstar2121]

Still driving it for 8 years now! Still loving and enjoying it!! FD2R ftw!!

[@Balo657]

I absolutely love this car. One day I hope to own one. That K20A is the holy grail of Honda naturally asperatied engines.

[@PinkPyroGame]

Yes!!! i've been waiting for this one! loved the intro sequence!

[@yzefeeRz]

I own the FN2 EUDM model, I would love to own an FD2, I think it was the last breed of well-built, over-engineered NA cars. I love your work, especially how you show the body lines and how you present actual paper books/manuals. That adds soul and charisma to your videos, exactly like a true 90s, 2000s JDM car. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Romania.

[@kingdevilman]

I own a fn2 - I'm from UK, I really like it, wished it had more love 😯

[@GrundGad]

Not from UK , but I own a FN2. It’s a pretty decent car still.

[@dazcox6995]

Will always be a good car I own a 60 plate still turns heads with a mugen style spoiler 😊😊

[@smudger6461]

I'd agree with you guys so much love for the fn2, maybe not the lightest type r but still puts a smile on my face. Imo the balance shaft on the oil pump snuffed the rpm dramatically..

[@lister817]

@@smudger6461 mine revs to 8600 with Ecutec mapped in 225bhp

[@thatpersiandude7386]

Fn2 is not as hardcore as fd2 but who buys a type r to keep it stock? With some exhaust and ecu work fn2 really wakes up

[@jiomaro7209]

couldnt stop laughing at masa doing the intro

[@SilverScarletSpider]

The Honda FD2, FA5, and DC5 were an awesome K20 trio. FD2- JDM Civic Type R (Acura CSX Type S deviation) DC5- JDM Integra Type R (Acura RSX Type S deviation) FA5- USDM Civic Si (Mugen optional) It was cool to because the USDM Acura TSX of the same era had a K24 engine with 6 speed manual too.

[@napalmman8292]

This is indeed the last great JDM N/A Civic Type R, been wanting this bad girl since i was 18! Next please do a video about honda fit..

[@Riknos]

So informative as usual! Thanks for doing the review, I learned so much more about my car from watching this then I learned in months of research. Masa - looking forward to the KZbin channel!

[@bendmall4341]

Best intro yet for the Honda Civic Type-R subsection imho

[@greezay]

This is like the Japanese version of the Engineering Explained guy.

[@zeeks4338]

Or Japanese Doug Demuro?

[@FreakoRico999]

Doug de Muro doesn't know 85% of the car he's reviewing. This man actually does know a lot of the car, and also why it is that way.

[@mikea5205]

yeah but this guy actually breathes between sentences

[@nasrulhkmchannel1155]

@@FreakoRico999 d. dpvd

[@nasrulhkmchannel1155]

@@zeeks4338 vy

[@iheartgs400]

Every 8th Gen Si FA5/FG2 owner dream car. Fun fact the 8th Gen Si powerwise wasn’t far too off the FD2 so for us USDM Si owners it was the best Si we ever got from Honda. Overall chassis dynamics is what makes the FD2 a overall a superb car.

[@geraldrogers9481]

The ending always makes me feel like I'm watching Redbulls WRC Rally series 👌

[@GJM-]

Your reviews are so relaxing and entertaining for me. Keep going, man. Greetings from Argentina.

[@scudonepercenter]

As a product planner for Honda Malaysia I attended model clinics in Thailand. We asked for the rear to be similar to the Accord Euro R (CL7). I remember the clinic car wheels being SSR GT1s, and the steering was originally VERY Playstation-ish but some of the older bosses wanted it toned down a bit. I think the success of the 4-door 7th Gen Civic Sedan fitted with a Mugen Type R K20 which won at Sepang Circuit MAY have convinced Honda Motor Co. to go with a 4dr CTR for Japan and export markets.

[@Veryrarevryan]

I bought an 8th gen civic Si with no knowledge on Honda’s . And seeing the type r I know I made the best purchase, I hope to one day own a genuine type r , but for now my si which I’ll do a Oem type r conversion on will do . Such a sleeper in the Honda community I don’t see too much of it , most people talk about the ITR or EG/EK . Loved every second of this video

[@respirotyper929]

The best review of the FD2 that I ever seen... please review the FN2 Euro (with LSD).

[@theonlyguvs1750]

Most disgusting car ever made

[@fenwa592]

@@theonlyguvs1750 lol ok

[@BLESSED-ODM]

This one of my fav type R of all time had them in Jamaica 🇯🇲 but when my move to America they didn’t have it I was so sad 😞 had to settle with a 04 es civic which I’m now rebuilding

[@jayharper1894]

I would in time love to hear your thoughts and knowledge on the 300ZX. I look forward to all the videos you upload.

[@bendmall4341]

Indeed.

[@matinirudolph8420]

Ok, this is officially my new favourite car channel, so much more detail than other channels!!

[@walton1231]

Another great review 👍 Any chance of a cl7 euro r review? 😃

[@wesleypellettieri]

Always liked those. Nice ride completely stock. Lots of interior noise, wind and tire.

[@atsubill2]

If I recall, back when I bought my Vivid Blue Pearl '07: Championship White gave you the choice of black/black seats or black/red. Any other paint options, you were only offered black/black. I still own mine, and I still love it. Most favorite purchase ever.

[@nyanlin]

@JDM Masters thanks for another great video. You guys are the car reviewers for the enthusiasts, a true JDM encyclopedia!

[@ramsayz123]

Great video! I have owned an ek9, ep3 and fd2. All awesome cars but the fd2 was something above and beyond. Looking for another now👌

[@rhodatanio8749]

I wonder how many people owned this car and didn’t know the lid of the armrest actually slides forward! Excellent vid as always!!

[@nelc2399]

All JDM FD civic armrest do slide forward

[@TheKianscookie]

Absolutely adore these cars, from the first moment I saw one, hopefully will own one of them one day, would be a dream come true! don't get me even started on the RR version! will stick with my PFL JDM EP3 for now until funds allow!.

[@elviscaragea4433]

when you look at it up close is so amazing

[@YusufFadillah]

best deep car review ever! this channel deserve more subs and likes:(

[@marcinkwapisz9976]

I'm looking forward to the 4WS Honda Prelude Episode !

[@DowellPa]

This channel is simply amazing. I really love your content, format and presenter’s personality and charisma!

[@johnchungmintat8716]

Request to do a MUGEN RR

[@danier3621]

Agree,request Mugen RR Fd2R

[@bendmall4341]

Yes M-TEC version pls

[@MarkAntigua]

if your doing research on a FD2r, this may be the best video out there. Very KNowledgeable.

[@timwrk]

Use to own an FN2...loved the engine and gear knob, but was sadly lost in a freak home flooding. Now an exact same white FD2 sits in the common parking garage of one of my neighbours. Eye it everyday on my way out

[@Pelleministeri]

Surely a pure Type-R, i love it. Here in Finland you might see a first gen Accord Type-R with that lovely green interior, they sound and look really good. And also people do rally with Civic Type-R's, really good platform, just throw a rollcage and belts in it and you are good to go!

[@darrentantono6020]

I like how the scenes transition after the wiper blades go down. Nice little touch!

[@JacobMueller]

One day Ill be able to import this into the US. So much interesting info about this car and JDM cars in general I would never have known about without this channel. Many thanks!

[@Kyle-cq3hc]

The most comprehensive overview of the FD2R I have seen, well done!

[@3diamonds524]

Gosh, i love this car. I wish we got this car in the states. Loving your channel and content. Just keeps getting better!

[@perfectcarspec109]

This car was actually faster than a 34GTR around the track?! PS: If you guys could review a EuroR, that would be awesome!

[@kevinkwa]

Perfect CarSpec CL7R, yesss

[@Riknos]

Yes, can't remember which track, Suzuka maybe? Its on one of BM's videos. Tyres are different though so take it with a pinch of salt

[@Jeff_Klein]

Rik Powell Tsukuba probably. It doesn’t have long straits to make the power difference matter that much.

[@PiroFyre]

The R34 was a pretty big letdown as it couldn't even keep up with other cars in its price range. Like they put it up against a Porsche 911 and an NSX and it fell pretty far behind. Plus, it was developed in the very early 2000s while the FD2 was developed in the later 2000s so a couple year difference there.

[@zeroyon4562]

@@Jeff_Klein Suzuka, 2:35 for the FD2, 2:39 for the R34. It was faster than the RX7 batmobile and Evo 6 RS which surprised me. You can't discount the advance in tyre tech over that time though, I'd be interested to see the cars all on the same tyre. To me, the Evo 6 feels way faster in the real world than a civic type R or euro R.

[@ramazkutateladze538]

My friend, my inner Japanese self bows out of respect to your professionalism )))))) I mean, I wasn`t bored even for a second..! despite the fact that you haven`t shown any driving of this car. Well done! Keep up the good work!

[@K20Elite23]

Absolutely love the FD2 and wish we had access to it in the US 😔 I would love to see a DC5 review, and at some point your review on the FK8 👍

[@amine787]

You can get a CSX Type S from Canada, it's quite similar

[@interstate366]

@@amine787 can’t legally import a CSX. Not that that stops them from crossing the border on occasion

[@davidovercash9039]

Yet another awesome car that Honda did not offer in the US market 😩. I had the standard model Civic LX. Of course the LX was a fine car, but a Type R it wasn’t. 😭. Man you are truly a walking encyclopedia of Honda knowledge! We are so blessed to have you. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevins.3573]

Congratulations Masa! I agree, this car is a have to have.

[@leeronfagan6960]

This is simply the best all motor CTR ever built by Honda hands down.

[@jasonle4077]

Congrats on 100million Subscribers! I've been watching since the very first video, so I can say that I'm a very big fan! It's amazing to see you grow so fast in 7 months. (Fan from Australia!)

[@nelc2399]

They will be fucking happy with giveaway IF is 100miilion subs. 🤣🤣🤣

[@sneakthieve]

Watching this is reaffirming my love for my fa5

[@kevinkwa]

Instant liked.. thanks capt. for doing the review.. been waiting a looong time 👍🏻👍🏻

[@filude305]

Best 8th gen Type R coverage ever

[@smudger6461]

Thank you for your immense knowledge on jdm cars and your format, coming from the ep3 in the uk, and moving onto the fn2 that has had a very poor review over the years.. although it's a bit under par for the type r stable but has its own character . To this day no other car can still hold the futuristic styling fairly good performance, comfort and more cabin space than most new cars on the market. It would be great to see a review on this model.. thank you for all your uploads keeping the culture alive. All the best from Scotland ✌

[@carloslaend1635]

A personal favorite. Such a classic.

[@xerxestheii856]

Best video on KZbin i have ever seen! And the guy reviewing the car is also very amazing and he told everything very clearly! Love you guyz from Pakistan ❤️

[@arturoambong8021]

This car never goes out of style. The best type r model.

[@aronharper7001]

The closest we got was the Fa5 CSX Type S here on this side of the pond which is also a great car I dont think Ill ever let go of

[@thangnguyen590.55]

Thanks bro for good English, now we can understand more about JDM

[@ws75gti]

Had mine for 6.5 years. Still regret selling it. Beautiful beautiful car

[@Vourn-75]

This is my dream car... Nothing else but this one and soon in four years time I will buy one. Yes...💪💪💪

[@Super-Simo-B]

Great looking all round car. More practical for daily life with four doors and a decent boot.

[@alexpace4216]

K20a dc5 differences engine and trans. Pistions dc5 11:5 fd2 11:7 higher compression different intake manifold d dc5 prb. Fd2 rrc cams are, crank, rods etc same between dc5 and fd2. Gear ratio and final drive are different as well . 1-3 gear rations similar. Fd2 4-6 gear ratios longer. Final drive dc5 4.7 , fd2 5.1. Very detailed reviews! Hope to see a dc5 review! Your canadian born with one arm dc5 r Lhd owner/and racer!

[@takyo18]

I love how detailed the review is

[@cotesina]

nice review bro , i'll be waiting for the DC2 review now

[@CyberXD]

Wiper Transitions in the Intro was a really Nice Touch.

[@FaridFauzan2405]

this FD2R is my favorite car of all time

[@HazardMinorKai]

Such a BEAUTY!! So happy for Masa~ Great review too, really needed this as i am surveying to get either this or the FN2R. Love both of them as i feel that both FN and FD have their own unique characteristic in their own way.

[@Riknos]

FN is so ugly and inferior. FD2 hold their value better so more expensive initially but will balance out

[@shahrulnizam4713]

Lovely beautiful car, I've driven the base spec 1.8l Civic FD and it feels comfier and faster than the EK or ES. Honestly would love to own the legit Type R but the price keep rising year by year 😂

[@Amg3677]

Drive fc lg sdp. Fc 1.8 melayang skit body roll. 1.5 sedap. Lebar comfort lajuu

[@That_Guy_In_The_Sky]

Top notch precise review. Big love from 🇮🇪

[@alpacamix]

Kinda happy honda malaysia have a privilege to sell this outside japan back then. Although mine not fd2r, but mine got mugen concept and js racing with k24 engine but still mated with original 5speed auto.

[@boomstick_jones]

Watching this made me miss my car. I might get one again after the pandemic.

[@wilburhein6465]

Its beautiful..There's only 1 here in Namibia..a sliver one.. rare.really rare

[@deet4895]

FINALLY!!! I've been asking for this one for the longest time. 👍🏼

[@jamwest3146]

Wonderful profile, a true classic. And that's just the shape.

[@gtlegacy8]

The FD2 Type R is just as quick as the S2000 around the Tsukuba Circuit when it debute.

[@malcolmar]

Great video and FANTASTIC explanation! Well done! Subscribed!

[@superfast30]

Absolutely love your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@manjoi7075]

Very detail explanation and informative review. Seems this guy knows better than the car owner. What i like about this car is the lsd gearbox which gives uniform balance and control to the wheels at high speed corners. This is a car that driver can hav fun driving it

[@syedsadiq4446]

Really loved this video minute details and so much information!

[@NapFloridian]

Driving on the wrong side of the road would drive me nuts. I could not do it in the UK back in the 90s, and 30 years later I don't think I could in such a busy city such as Tokyo

[@christianjosephgorgonia3588]

I love how thorough the explanation gets.... Superb.!! Early into this video made me clicked Subscribe easily.... Great job.! 👌👍🤟

[@urbanizeddreams]

This is my all-time favorite Civic Type R

[@cosminmihu9963]

It's interesting that the Japanese market seem to prefer their cars much more hardcore than the rest of the world. I have heard that even today the FD2 is still the best balanced and well configured of the Type R's. I have an FK8 and it's very well balanced, much better front and rear grip than the FK2. It does suffer a bit from the weight but even so it's one of the fastest hatches on the road. Cup 2 tires fit it much better for cornering. It makes handling even better and more dynamic.

[@TrickiVicBB71]

Always enjoy your in-depth videos. And a very good looking Civic. I don't like how the new ones look

[@MyGorilla1]

Hye bro'✌🏼😎 Thanks for this beautiful piece of art, and this interesting review.👍🏼 I do own a FN2 in France 🇨🇵 White Champ model, with 19" Rages optional rims.😍 Only mod is Tein Suspension. I can say it's a very good sport car. I know, far from it's sister FD2.🙄 If you guys can find a EuroR in Japan, please please select a White Champ model with the Torsen otherwise, the feedback of the car will be corrupted.🤕 The reason why the FN2 was so hated back days, instead of the weight, is the lack of horse power AND the lack of torsen. So if you review one With the torsen, it's a complete different car.🤔👍🏼 It would be interesting also to review the newest ones, like the FK2 and FK8.💪🏼 Why not gather all the CTR family in on single video, EK9/EP/FD-FN/FK2/FK8🤘🏼 Thanks for this work and dealing passion around the world.🙏🏼🇯🇵 Please keep working. 🙏🏼 Arigato Gosai Masu Merci from France 🇨🇵

[@FerdinandReisch]

Very cool with the video dividors, for the different sections of suspension, exterior, interior, etc.. Very nice touch.

[@CONTRA_]

They also released this car in Canada as an Acura. It was called the Acura CSX, and the car was actually designed exclusively for Canada, as a premium version of the civic. They also sold a Type S variant of it that was equivalent to the regular 8th gen civic si.