The Last REAL Type R? JDM Civic Type R FD2 Review - PerformanceCars

[@clutch1767]

The throttle response, the quick steering rack and the LSD matches for an amazing drive. it's truly a driver's car and it lives up to the type R heritage. Great buy man.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Many thanks for the comment and support. I'm glad you approve of my purchase. I almost went for the DB8 Integra Type R as I was after 4 doors.

[@grantkahale8933]

Anyone know what the steering rack ratio is? Can't find any info on it.

[@ostryz3567]

Best looking Honda EVER imo. Great buy man!

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Many thanks! I'm glad you like it. Hoping to do some modifications but not crazy stuff.

[@AeroPrixma]

Agreed

[@migzwilliams2049]

Ek3 looks better

[@prodsol-xi7fo]

I still prefer the FD2. Most aggressive styled Civics imo. I love looking at pictures of these.

[@prodsol-xi7fo]

PerformanceCars Good choice.

[@pentastarship9919]

In 2007, Malaysia became the only country outside of Japan to officially launch the FD2R. Thanks Honda

[@ianj7528]

The FD2 body will always be the best Honda Civic for me :)

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Many thanks! I am glad I made the right choice 😊

[@brdllc]

easily my favorite car of all time. Can't wait till they're available for import in the USA.

[@ali19186]

Blvk Mvsk yes !!

[@Mason-ef1ie]

@Hammock Shark 2032 til you can get an 07 at least

[@immersiveparadox]

Man, I love this design since childhood, I’m so attached to this car. The design still looks modern even after a decade, best make of Honda so far!

[@moe48]

nice buy man! you sir have great taste

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Thank you!! :)

[@petesaxty9140]

Owned FD2 as well. Would have only have officially been sold in Japan, like dc5, but was also sold in Malaysia after Honda owners campaigned for it. Usual mod is to have Koni rear dampers, also had this mod, put them on softest setting for normal roads. Stiffen them up for track work.

[@thatpersiandude8925]

Great video as always, you really deserve more viewers

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Thanks for your comment!

[@yilmazsss772]

PerformanceCars hahaha 😄😄 mannnnn you was like a rabbit while driving the car jumping all around

[@Spencer-ty4sl]

mate, pls keep this car 😫 it looks absolutely fantastic after all these years and i believe it’s the best civic type r that honda has produced so far

[@YaminChaudhry]

Bring an owner previously, i tried hard to find a fault in this car.. but I couldn’t!! What a car! What a thing!!

[@jamespuckett1770]

Its amazing how the 8th gen type r interior is like identical to the Si except the badging and seat colors, gauge is grey and red instead of black and red

[@tiagop720]

For sure the 8th gen Si its the only one that is not so far from Type-R in many points. Its why the 8th Si have huge fans compared to others Si models.

[@damkw985]

This​ is​ car​ my​ dream​ HONDA​ CIVIC​ TYPE​ R​ FD2R​

[@deghihderaman3572]

After i put WTS on facebook. My old boss sell this car. I'm done ✅ thank you Mudah.

[@m.t.3307]

Oh! This is my car FD2 civic type-R!! Thanks for the great review!

[@azurantaiki]

Even the used one is expensive in Malaysia. Nice vid btw!

[@shahrulmanap7140]

My first car was FD1 run at R18 . After a years , still using a same car but with K20A stock engine . Damn i love it !

[@usmanrai1244]

this is the best type r ever made

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

👍

[@t1000eg]

Had my FD2 a full week now, totally love it, now where do i begin with the mods

[@Carl_JohnsonOGF]

it only weighs 2600 pounds? wow I thought it was heavier than that. Really close to the dc5/ep3

[@leroyjenkins6809]

MunroM84 no he said it weights 1kg more

[@chrismartin1530]

Its about 75kg heavier than the DC5

[@ngokhanh7291]

Chris Martin because he’s in the thing lol

[@HTprototype]

Reality is its quite alot heavier than dc5

[@mj68874]

The JDM dc5 is 1170kg for the pre facelift base model 1180kg for the c package 1190kg for the facelift model Dc5. The FD2 is 1260kg-1270kg depending on spec with all fluids and a full tank of gas.

[@sabio101]

I have the CSX (here in North America), and put it on D1 Spec coilovers, Advan wheels, Skunk2 exhaust, K&N intake, whole car is wrapped in Gloss Black Rose. Owned it for 5 years now and it's been a great daily. Wish we had the real type R here in North America tho! Amazing review!

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Many thanks for the comment and support 😊 Does the CSX have a similar chassis to the FD2R? That's a nice list of modifications. Do you know how much power it has now?

[@sabio101]

Yup identical from my understanding and articles I read. It's just re-branded because for some reason North America prefers "Acura" and other Japanese luxury brands over the original Hondas, Nissan and Toyotas... It would be a little under 200. It's by no means fast haha. But it is fun to drive and I really enjoy the handling after my mods and I like the look and it sounds better now as well.

[@g2p445]

My favourite car, ever.

[@hanzohasashi2522]

underrated channel man, keep it up!

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Many thanks Antonio 👍😊

[@stephenbell8337]

That's gold matey. Wow, what a wicked little thing.

[@aiman2191]

*Tossed-Up-Down-Left-Right* - "i can see myself doing long journey in this"... Honestly sir? Love your channel btw..! :-)

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+Muhammad Aiman Salahuddin Thanks for the comment and support. The road used for the FD2R review was very bumpy. I wanted to show you guys the handling rather than just going on a straight stretch of road. But for a long journey, it's definitely more comfortable than my s2000.

[@joshuayammer1994]

You vids are better than anyone else's bro 👍🏻 keep it up!

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Thank you for your support, glad you like the videos

[@sombagonkaron]

Man that guy did not give a crap about the interior the front seats had pee stains lol

[@mikeoxmaul_2121]

sombagonkaron, haha. Thought that was initially water at first...

[@ne0nFACTory]

You know why the seats have pee stains right?

[@22811944]

Love all these hondas i got to drive my friends new civic type r turbo today and in no way would i rush out and buy one give me the fun dc2 fd2 ep3 dc5 anyday and your absolutely right the little things like momo steering and recaro seats were what youd expect the type r brand to come with

[@slaaaaave]

Neat video man, good attention to what the KZbinr really wants; some cleverly edited shots of the gauges during speed tests, the weight statistics, and so on... Like the car a lot, and your video has helped my research efforts considerably. Keep it up - time to subscribe!

[@seanwhitlock_]

Best Civic ever. My dream car. And it's not even close! 👍

[@yudhaprayitno4475]

This should be on the "Best Performance Daily Drivers" videos other youtuber makes

[@chrisdooley6468]

Hold onto this car if you can. The only one I've seen here in the states is a guy who imported one for racing. I would've bought one if I had the chance. Amazing vehicle. Great review. I'm enjoying your channel. Cheers :)

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Thank you for your comment and support :) I will definitely keep hold of it. The engine is so much more responsive than other K20's I have driven in standard form. The car is also very practical too which isn't right for a Type R lol They're usually very compact etc

[@dawsonjohannes613]

This is one car that I will forever wish I could own

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

I'm sure you will own it one day if you really want it. I can tell you that it is truly amazing. You won't be disappointed and they are holding their value quite nicely.

[@nicke.1904]

good job bro. got me thinking about one now to replace the dc2! Mind if I have a look at it next time I see you?

[@SaahilKumarChathrath]

Great looking car! I pray to God I get the Mugen RR soon

[@aus2641]

Type R is my favourite !! nice video . i love it

[@RCPropaganda]

Wish I could get a legit one in the US. I had the US spec civic si, loved it and miss it.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

It's a shame how the US hardly gets any Type R models. Did you sell the Civic Si?

[@RCPropaganda]

PerformanceCars yes I had to sell my si. I had a dc5 before and like the civic best. I miss it so much. I am currently building a 96 civic coupe. k20a going in in 6 months.

[@mikeb.395]

u cant believe how few JDM cars we have in germany... cant buy cool civics like that

[@ElReySupr3me]

Some guy in the bay area owns one, but he obviously does not take it out.

[@ali19186]

So what’s the difference in the engine from type r to the si

[@JasonMcMullen]

13:17 IS THE BEST PART

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Thanks for the comment, I will keep that in mind for future videos :)

[@kevinjbreslin7111]

Oooo it's yours ? Amaazing pal loveeeeee it

[@sergethecarhauler795]

Great job, just like watching Top Gear

[@stuartchristie654]

You hand all the have another subscriber, love the video, all the litte inserts with just what you want to see

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Thank you for the comment and support :)

[@PriinCeNoiZe69]

loved this review!!!!😄😍

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+PriinCe NoiZe Many thanks 😊 I'm glad you like it

[@jonathanchung7209]

great vids, keep doing what your doing!

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Thank you

[@rahuldamala7021]

This is the car I fell in love with the cars

[@AdversaryNemesis1124]

I love my 2020 FK8, but this is beautiful!!

[@hibbs79]

Great video mate 👍. Awesome car lucky boy

[@nickhybner8485]

My Dream car! May be able to purchase an import in Australia shortly.

[@RGA1992]

fall in love with dat sound!

[@chrisw7188]

my fav civic

[@kevinjbreslin7111]

Love these . Beauty 😎

[@nimai420]

just subscribed love your videos. nice new car !!!!!!

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Thank you for your support, yes I really do love the car!

[@GTAgamesfans]

The last true contribution to the NA Type R. The FK2 is just a delusional Golf.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

That is the reason why I had to purchase the FD2R. It is definitely the last high revving NA Type R made :) Hope you like my choice

[@seanek9]

+PerformanceCars I'm guessing the FD2R fits in the £500 tax bracket like the late S2K's?

[@jdrfc6526]

We’re can I buy those yellow gloves bro ? There dope man A would look so kl driving around Glasgow in my Honda with those bad boys on my hands 👋🏼

[@mikea5205]

James D Jami1690 - Yeah those gloves are dope. I think the link are it, if not it's pretty close. They are Alpine Star brand. www.rallymerchandise.eu/product-eng-12003-2017-Alpinestars-TECH-1-K-RACE-Karting-Gloves-Yellow.html

[@ebriblet449]

Galleon Chua always some wanna be in a golf talking shit. I have a 2010 SI AND a MK5 R32. Love my golf but I drive my Honda way more. One word. REPAIRS. Yeah, you know that word don’t you.

[@MangoGino]

Hands down best looking Honda! Great review as well! I would love to have one of these down here in Australia, when I'm a little wealthier haha

[@funghung6918]

FYI. This is the last k20a phase 3 engine, not the cl7 euro r k20a phase 2. Dc5r and ep3 has the phase 1 k20a. And this is not drive by wire, it is running a DBW electric throttle.

[@asylam96]

Please do a review on Mazda Cosmo. Dying to see a review on that car.

[@swaty_x361]

great car dude, ive been waiting so long to buy one of those here in T&T.

[@mushy18100]

Aidan Sandy Trinidad & Tobago? Very nice country and people.

[@ayasir1956]

Info : other than Japan, there is another country where the FD2 Type R is an official import i.e distributed by the country's official Honda dealerships, that is Malaysia.

[@blad3_036]

My fave Type R of all time

[@HunterGamingGr]

Here in greece we only see vags and bmw's . It's a shame really. Hope when I grow up(2 years left) to get a honda civic vti and later an integra type R but this car was always my dream car!!

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

I hope you achieve your goals too buddy! Let me know when you do get either of those cars, will be nice to hear and see about it

[@robz1471]

these go for a lot of cash now, truly last type r

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

👍

[@maikelmakdissi8605]

awsome review really loved the video you almost talked about everything i have a quick question how much does it cost to get one ??

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Thanks 👍 In terms of GBP, these are around £15,000 I think

[@leonardoc786]

Bro what a super nice video. Nice car by the way.

[@Wesley_C]

I heard that new Honda Civic Type-R Concept in North America, I saw this trailer.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Yes, there will be a Civic Type R for North America for the first time ever

[@Luk1000slowracer]

the best model by far, great buy, my next car im sure

[@koolkat969]

Very good review. Getting me interested in one of these. Vtec @ 4500 rpm though, is that from factory or has it been tuned to engage Vtec at a lower rpm?

[@TehDulux]

Been tuned

[@rainermassie]

EK9 and FD2R are my fav type R

[@anthonyhernandez1953]

To my USA people, have y’all ever noticed the fg4 2014-2015 has fd2 touches in it ? Like similar seats ( color wise ) push start , headlights are similar design , but that engine on the fd2 I rather have

[@hammychan1]

It would have been so cool if there was an FG2 (2dr version) Type R! In the US our 8th gen FA5 Si is actually very similar to this car. It's an all around softer version but with standard LSD and a K20z3 (197bhp).

[@ebriblet449]

I am jealous AF. I’d park that thing in my living room

[@t1000eg]

Looking to get me one of these soon as my daily drive......great car

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Wow, that's awesome as a daily driver. Let me know when you get one and how it goes 👍

[@t1000eg]

Thanks man, sure will :-)

[@t1000eg]

Finally got my FD2

[@eurotom288]

The FD2 Type R has 225 BHP as standard, but the engine in the Accord Euro R is slightly different, the K20 a in the Accord has a Balance Shaft fitted to reduce Vibration in the Cabin of the car, the Civics engine does not have this, there both fantastic cars, drive safe.

[@tharmas13]

Awesome car man. Still only the RR version would make me give up my EK9.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

I would love to have the Mugen RR version too. But yes, EK9's are wonderful. My second car review was an EK9 RX and I really enjoyed driving it. Have you done anything to yours or are you keeping it standard?

[@tharmas13]

+PerformanceCars Mine is completly stock and planning to keep it like that. Seeing that a lot of people are using them for what they were made for, namely racing, unmolested stock ones will only become rarer and rarer.

[@doderiolarkisso4038]

really bummed that this was never sold in switzerland..but then again, we also didn't get the EK9..at least we got the EK4 though

[@rdnrrdnr]

Proud owner of one! Worth every overpriced penny!!

[@3.5b]

How is it compared to the EP3 and DC5?

[@woo00oo0t]

solid vid bro. I have an ep3 and that thing cant do a U-turn to save its life, other than its such an amazing car to drive. Is FD2 worth an upgrade from ep3 or should i look for something else?

[@haroonnisar9012]

performance wise its not worth the upgrade interior wise yes got for the new type r

[@markc9274]

A special car indeed but the new Type R FK2 blistering performance is unmatched..

[@vincevegacustoms8860]

funny when i had my ep3 i was pulling rolling 360s on the street going to work..but the chassis is nothing compared to fg2/fd2 they are the best chassis they ever did...my fg2 reached 216kmh on ice no studs

[@jrel210]

Just turn the direction you want to face, put in some power, let off the power and yank the e brake while counter steering. Then get pulled over by a cop for reckless driving XD.

[@Y-J65]

jack kim This is definitley a better car then the UK ep3 without doubt. The FD2 will be slightly quicker But if your looking for a noticeable difference between the two you will be disappointed. The FK2 will drop price soon as honda are releasing another type r to much their next gen civic next year

[@soapman8970]

Late for the party...My brother drive FD2R by borrow form his friend....It fun when RPM pass over 5000...The sound of V-TEC....It never getting old...

[@illewmenadeh722]

The last true Type R indeed.

[@saladbutter6772]

this is my favorite type r

[@alex11055]

I've got a Jdm Dc5 type r too, always wonder how it feels compared to a Fd2 type r, anyone driven both can tell me? really love the looks of the Fd2 type r as well, Nice vid by the way!

[@MarkSims77]

Alex Jai I've owned both. Speed wise the FD feels like it has more grunt and its handling is similar to the DC5 once it's had the FRSU done to it. I feel the seating position in the DC5 was better as I felt lower but other than that the FD is brilliant

[@TheKevzx6r]

Nice car good review from a JDM fan. 👍🏼

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Many thanks for the comment and support :) What's your favourite car?

[@TheKevzx6r]

PerformanceCars personally ep3 JDM facelift However fd2 is nuts 👍🏼

[@TheKevzx6r]

PerformanceCars lovely car man, I have not driven the fd2. Since you have driven the ep3jdm and obviously own this beauty; how do they compare? Are they similar in the sense of handling/vtec kick?

[@vtecmatt4204]

Yeah, the FD2R is a factory sports car that is as close as you can get to a modified tuner car. Sub-3000 lbs. curb weight, 11 lbs. lightweight flywheel, LSD, short final drive, 8000rpm redline, double wishbone rear suspension, lightweight pistons & crankshaft, cams, engine porting, 4-2-1 header, bucket seats, spoiler, rear strut bar, and whatever else the engineers put in.

[@vtecmatt4204]

The new FK2 and FK8 are derived from their Castrol Honda WTCC Civics, so you really get a race car or a taste of that through the factory, which makes them very unique and intentionally designed cars.

[@kevinjbreslin7111]

Another good video 👌

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Copestep]

Subbed! Channels sick, I would love an FD2

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Many thanks for the comment and support. It is a great car, quite practical too. What do you drive at the moment?

[@Copestep]

I wish we got it over here as standard, style wise it beats the FN2 hands down imo. Currently a EP2 Civic done a few bits mugen spoiler, spoon system etc all reps ofcourse haha. Im saving for a DC5 though :)

[@MuhammadAli-fj8qh]

I love those "four eyes"

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

Just LOVE it. I do hope I can own one, but who knows if I can ever call myself the owner of one....

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

I'm sure you will buddy. What country are you from?

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

The Netherlands. I organize a big, international HONDA meeting there, can I interest you to come by and maybe do a small video, or just come and say hi?

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Is it Hondafest that you organise Roy? Send me an email on [e-mail] Looking forward to your reply 😊

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

PerformanceCars mail sent

[@jaboticaba4005]

Un modèle que j'aime beaucoup cette FD2r, et la FK8

[@dvtc8u]

fun fact! jenson button helped tune the fd2r!

[@PrzemoV6]

Stock FD2R weight is 1270 kg and DC5 is 1180 kg according to Best Motoring data. Interesting that FD2 actually weighs less :) (Even with aftermarket exhaust losing 50 kg is impossible)

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Hey PrzemoV6, don't forget that Best Motoring is simply taking their data from manufacturers whereas I actually weigh the car there and then. After weighing all the cars I review, it seems that the numbers are always different to what manufacturers state.

[@HungLoo]

Nice Type R you got there.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Many thanks 😊 What car do you drive?

[@HungLoo]

Milano Red Em1 with a B16A2.

[@88laserbeam]

solid purchase

[@peerayotpumtubtim1510]

sound v-tec is very nice :)

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Many thanks!

[@paccin339]

This is my dream car!

[@zabeast2717]

Same I want one so bad

[@mj68874]

Are the gloves really necessary?

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+Kyle Caldwell Hey, I use them just to differentiate myself from other KZbinrs that's all 😊

[@asambi69]

He's on the Touge bro Lmao.

[@BrettS98]

Sweet wheels the white on white looks good lol everyone over here in the US is paying double for type r parts to turn their Si to what it should have been from the start, thought about getting some championship white type r wheels but the price for a used pair sheesh just enede up going with brand new rpf1s

[@H0LDENSUX]

Those pricks who made up Euro regulations so strict that caused the last naturally aspirated Type R to end production should be sent to jail. They should pick on makers of engine capacities greater than 5000cc instead who are the real culprits of air pollution. Yes, harsher penalties should only apply to big block V8s because they guzzle noticeably more fossil fuel and emit more toxic gases compared to their four cylinder 2 liter counter parts.

[@chrish3079]

in usa much worse trust me

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+Chris H Oh dear. Am I right in saying that some States have different emission laws?

[@chrish3079]

PerformanceCars Emission laws and also can't import a car or anything like that until 25 years old

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Oh right, thanks for letting me know. 25 years is a long wait for something JDM.

[@MD-uu5nt]

Cars over 5.0 are the real culprits? What are you on? How many cars have 5.0 engines? Fuck all in the greater scheme of things. The real culprits are humans being alive. Blaming cars is a joke. Everything humans do causes co2 emissions. Cars are a small part.

[@user-bj6yk2px6g]

😍 best type r ever made

[@keiserious]

How did the emissions regulation stop the k20? In the states, the Civic Si had it from 2006-11(197hp), 2012-16 it's was replaced with the k24(205hp) for more low end torque and now it's sadly the 1.5 earth dreams non-vtec turbo. Luckily Honda stretched the wheel base of the Euro civic type R, brought it over with the k20 Vtec Turbo!

[@nousername2932]

I had a Csx-S in Canada... the closest you could get to the type R... Had it for 4 years and loved it.

[@soto575]

can you find a ep3 or fn2 in canada ? i did some research for s2000 and i found them in many auto TRADER but i can find ep3 or fn2 or dc5? they sell only the 9 gen sivic si and i dont like them at all

[@nousername2932]

Have you tried looking on Kijiji?

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

I had to look up 'CSX-S' as I had no idea what is was lol. It looks very similar to the FD2R exterior wise. Do you still own the CSX-S?

[@nousername2932]

Just sold it 2 months ago!

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

I don't think any Civic Type R's was ever sold in Canada or the US. Hopefully 'Ctrl C Ctrl V' will be able to confirm this.

[@kikimanhk1018]

Hey how's your s2k? You get better after the accident? How about the EP3? When u gonna post it on KZbin?

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Hi, I haven't had time to open up the engine on the S2000 yet as I have a race this weekend so I've been preparing for that. I've started some filming on the EP3 so that should be out next week I would expect. I'm feeling much better after the accident too thanks 😊

[@oldassaccount9034]

Dude holy shit i see that everywhere in singapore. Most stock, some modded (some rice, some not). But every fd2 type r i see, the rims is changed.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

I know right! When I visited Singapore these were like the usual performance car people drive, I was shocked as these as rare in the UK. They love to modify cars there too! Do you live in Singapore?

[@W-2Forms]

Must be nice being able to import an FD2... ill jusy wait here until the car becomes 25 years old ;-;