THIS 505BHP FK2 TYPE R LEFT ME FRUSTRATED!!

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[@hjrr612]

As car fans you should all be able to respect others' choices around styling/build. Some of you are really bitter and negative and putting a downer on this guy. Big up Billy!

[@johannsmith5697]

surely the guys who worked on the vehicle for him were very conservative, and thought 500bhp on a fwd needed the really aggressive traction control> it's not his fault lol, the car is sick

[@dagnut]

@@johannsmith5697 Its just kids and keyboard warriors. It a passion maxing out your car. Yes he could have sent and bought an AWD german for that money and spanked this but that's not the point

[@PapaTroll86]

Agreed. It's a unique build and I always liked the FK2's and their more compact/coupe-like look over the FK8. I think it's really just the red accent pieces on the exterior that make it look a little cheap, and I would not have done YellowSpeed coilovers, especially spending that kind of money on a build. That machine deserves a good set of 2 or 3-way coilovers. Then again, I'm a suspension nerd, and that's something that can be changed in the future. Overall, it's a gnarly machine and I commend the owner!

[@daveyb89]

Billy looks like hes just realised hes 60k deep and he would be better off in the 2.5k corsa c turbo from a few weeks back, thats the face you make before the tears come

[@sr6633]

🤣 bloke looks well pissed off as he slags his car.

[@missilemick]

massively held back that car, needs setting up better.

[@billyfox4609]

Does romain at racecal held back a hell of alot unfortunately

[@mattvaughan180]

@@billyfox4609 you not happy with racecals mapping? I was going to send my car to them 🤔

[@mattvaughan180]

@@billyfox4609 I know how you feel on the mapping side to be dissatisfied I had a car built up by garage whifbitz and the mapping was shocking it went back 4 times to be amended, but what shocks me with yours is romain is supposed to be the best in the business, I’m sorry you’ve spent all that money and not got what you wanted and what should be but surely racecal should have the car back and sort it for free after seeing this video

[@Rocky-hh3yg]

@@billyfox4609 I remember Romain when he was at Eurospec2000 in Guildford. His CR-X was on a different level. Between him and Ben they were two of the best tuners in the country.

[@beardolutionltd1437]

@@billyfox4609 take it to Paul West, thank me later 👍

[@michaelyounes29]

Not sure if it's the audio compression but the exhaust note is grating.

[@jonnylaris]

that's just TC kicking in all the time that's making that noise

[@horyzengaming3935]

I grew up in the days when traction control was not on cars so have my own traction control installed in my brain. This would drive me nuts, that TC is like the wife is saying slow down all the time.

[@CJ-fu2pn]

Some people can be a little mean in the comments! I personally think he should be proud of his build so far, it’s awesome! The problems Ricky addressed are fixable so I don’t think he should take them personal but more constructive criticism to unleash his beast even further. And then who knows maybe Ricky can get him back on!

[@sairabshah]

I salute you Squire

[@JDMz]

Unfortunately every grows a back bone on the Internet. Until its come down to face to face. Then it's a different story👍😎

[@escos0410]

@@JDMz couldn’t agree more My mk8 CS was reviewed back in may last year on y tube by a awesome lad, I was just happy to have the car on it It’s completely std, wheels the lot The amount of hate esp from soon to be mk8 R owners and R owners towards the car was unbelievable Best thing though one of them only live 20miles away from me. never had the reply to offer I gave him to prove the shit he said on here mate

[@JC-du3gw]

That thumbnail tho *FULLT BUILT*

[@Pirosbor]

Seems quite apt.....when a "fully built" car goes wrong! Lol

[@The_journeyy]

The type R's look like a whole different build of motors so aggressive 🔥

[@nahnatsnotme937]

Always loved how these & the FK8’s look🔥

[@328irossi]

Unfortunately think this is a clear example that putting over 500hp through the fronts on a motor that ain’t totally setup for it just ain’t gonna work, I feel a well set up NA motor would probably do damage to this on the twisties. Blinding content as always though Ricky 👌🏻

[@thatpersiandude7386]

Yep. High hp fwd just isn't the most ideal setup

[@MrWhitePerson]

car guys always make questionable investments but this one is definitely big oof energy

[@Bilbobaggins82242]

A k24 Frank eg/ek would have it, keep your 200 more bhp see how much it helps you 😉

[@honda.spares.man1]

​@KleamBrapison I chew them in my genuine 500 bhp FK2 and it drives 100000% better then this 😂

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Syvecs traction strategies are so clever unless you have a long time on the dyno room or road tuning you’ll may end up with a car that’s being more help than good. Slip percentages could be changed to be a bit more wild or get a button and have it on a switch and have it switchable. Weirdly this car although it would scramble it would likely feel faster all the way off. Non the less it’s an epic build and there is super simple room for improvements only there. Racecal and Romain are second to non so I’m sure that can be looks at. That being said between YAW control and clamping I’m not sure how much control you have on a SYVECS on an FK2? Skys the limit if you have the inputs left and add the right sensors though. Great vid none the less Ricky and nice owner too 👍🙌👌😎

[@Shadow-bs1iu]

Always did like this model, looks great in white! Wish Honda had stuck with this model and the quad pipes instead of the three pipes and the current shape

[@paulmichael3844]

Nice car I love that shape type R but it’s had allot of work done to gain that power are these engines very restrictive?

[@E63s_Scott]

Traction was cutting in like crazy even at higher speeds, can the syvecs tc be turned off ? Looks very stiff too. Amazing build possible needs a few tweaks to be more enjoyable, maybe 50 whp less and tc full off ?

[@ChrisModen]

Quality car would like to see Ricky revisit this if Billy can get the little niggles with the traction control sorted 👌🏻

[@danielgreen4213]

Looks really slow and sounds just wrong. Get that traction turned off asap or you may as well of kept it standard if not

[@namonpanton2426]

Love the content Ricky 👌🏽

[@jaywu117]

Looks sick! Love fk2s

[@antonymunn8386]

Respect to the fella, build obsession! Cool cars the type r’s.

[@Android-vk8yh]

Stunning looking car, needs to go to somewhere like Dynodaze or the same people the last guy on here set it up with. Not keen on the exhaust note I have a martelius on my old type R sounds beautiful this seems to be like the cats rattling or something? Man like Rick got the skills to drive it.

[@DannoAviation]

Yeah yeah he could’ve bought a “_____”, but the fact is… he ain’t you, you ain’t him, and the geezer can buy/build what he wants… bore off with the “I wouldn’t spend 50k+ on a Civic” comments, you lot probs ain’t even got 50k+ to spend on a motor so your criticism is irrelevant👍🏼

[@andy00grant]

Can't help but feel a well driven standard one would show this thing a clean pair of heels along these roads it looks to be just a bit to stiff for B-roads and traction looks to be a big issue.

[@jordo9367]

Agree i think id smoke this guy in a standard fk2 😂😂😂💯

[@markwalton8644]

He needs to back the rebound of and soften it slightly to get the better traction. Also get his tuner to put variable traction system in place!

[@stephenpeacock8592]

Exactly my thoughts - an S2K with a third of this budget would absolutely flatten it

[@MrCarpking71]

Car looks awesome!! Great colour!! But can't help feeling a bit less would of been more with the power. I've bought a few bolt ons for my fk8 and looking to get a Paul West remap to about 400bhp which I feel is about right for fk civics. Can't work out if Billy was pissed off or bored shitless when Ricky was slating it??

[@DlZZEE]

Love the blogs chris

[@MrCarpking71]

@@DlZZEE thankyou 👍🏼👍🏼

[@gymbruh1824]

Ricky broke his heart

[@samshek8637]

Big time 😂

[@vasracing1703]

well played to the lad living his dream :)

[@joelwoolley7063]

I bet he's horrifically in debt though

[@billyfox4609]

@@joelwoolley7063 nah not in debt at all

[@sairabshah]

I love this car. how much road is actually available to put down the performance you negative nutters. This man his own art piece, I salute you Squire.

[@0117NUMBER1]

The YEH!! man and his civic 🤣

[@CHUKDEPHATTE]

Absolute beast of a build and looks amazing. love it all day.

[@hornchurcheagle843]

Savage car Bill. Shame its up for sale. Whys he calling you Jimmy though? 😂 Essex Honda massive LOL

[@gorillafacegwen9247]

Was just gonna say lol

[@rjwemyss]

Are the tyres scrubbing really badly or is that the exhaust note?

[@davidmorris1735]

It's a sweet built and looks awesome too. It's a shame about the traction control issue. Hopefully he got it sorted. Only thing I didn't like was the exhaust note

[@TroyHR123]

Fine example of the importance to plan a build with well defined purpose from the start.

[@rodneywilliams5526]

Jimmy, is not play about with the monster. Lovely build

[@k1ortia]

that turbo flutter reminds of the oldschool Corvette Sledghammer

[@d.wmotorsport5274]

Another one🔥✊

[@Simonsmith336]

Cool video rik

[@ChrisBeevor0511]

The traction control is either just set up too sensitive or the builder/tuner is trying to save its driveshafts and gearbox

[@clarke89]

Ricky search mk2 focus rs with syveks lol the sound they make with the traction cut is mental!

[@fastlane2914]

Poor billy thought he was gonna get gassed up by Ricky but after the traction speech from Ricky he looked as if he just wanted to go home and cry. His big moment on llf didn’t go the way he wanted. Respect to billy for chucking all that money on his build not many people can, they spent it how he wanted it so no one can chat shit despite what my or anyones else opinions are on the car

[@50shadesmixrace]

People who know about Honda know the new Honda aren't raw as the old skool ones. Car still looks cool!

[@detailingshorts885]

I think none Honda people will know this lol. Well I do

[@karledwards3718]

You driven the fk2? It’s a lot more raw when tuned than the ep3 🙈

[@detailingshorts885]

@@karledwards3718 yeah mate I have one

[@50shadesmixrace]

@@karledwards3718 I haven't personal choice not kneen on the looks unfortunately. Latest gen was the ep3 but at heart I'm more of a eg & ek guy

[@karledwards3718]

@@50shadesmixrace I’ve got an eg myself with a B18c turbo that was mapped by romain. Epic bit of kit, my mates fk2 at 430 is a beast though and would destroy it round a track

[@Fordfocusstmk3250]

Love the carwow t-shirt Ricky lol 😉😏

[@ocani0435]

Wao I have the fk8 but the fk2 is something really special. And this one is crazy.

[@neilstewart2036]

Can you not turn traction control off on these?

[@Oxygen_Thief]

It's a clean build but I kinda feel bad for the guy,you can tell he's disappointed especially sinking in all that cash...

[@MrWhitePerson]

i could get one of my dream builds done with like 20 k, hell you can get a full on race car with the kind of money he's spending, and from what he said he doesn't even track this, really questionable investment even for a car guy

[@keklol6968]

Sort the Syvecs & tune the suspension setup a bit and it would be an absolute weapon.

[@johndoe3162]

Another great vid!

[@staggy9257]

Nice build really like it :) just need to get that traction control sorted and the rep wheels off . Other than that it’s a mega car

[@spoonageDC2]

What's wrong with rep wheels?

[@staggy9257]

@@spoonageDC2 there cheaply made and prone to breaking . Why have a 50k plus build with cheap rep wheels that are the only thing keeping you to the road ?

[@spoonageDC2]

@@staggy9257 some oem alloys break especially lightweight alloys so no different

[@davidmorris1735]

@@spoonageDC2you have no clue what you're talking about

[@spoonageDC2]

@@davidmorris1735 yea of course I've just owned really expensive alloys from spoon sw3888s, BMW csl alloys and worked in the tyre trade. I know nothing even though I'm an engineer. Go and check about OEM alloys cracking before you bark in public

[@joobie1000]

Just dropped on this video bro that's some car 👌👌👌👌

[@stichupman]

Sounds very similar to an ea888 with this set up.

[@live4fishing939]

Really nice motor, I’d be going elsewhere for a remap though and scrap the traction control while your on, you can do that with your right foot

[@JDMz]

Romain is literally the go to guy for remaps for hondas. Or mk performance. Definitely not tdi North. Lol

[@danielradasanu928]

@@JDMz what about j.kal

[@cameronbrown3380]

You definitely want some form of TC with that power on a type R, just needs to be mapped better, it's acting like the stock TC on my type R, constantly cutting power and too intrusive, just needs a better setup.

[@van_der_lindeDA]

Owning an FK8 i can tell you all you need is a cooler, downpipe, intake and hondata...it wakens it up and then you not overdoing that power to the front wheels and disturbing the handling.

[@MrCarpking71]

Have to agree. I'm about to install prl hvi intake, a titanium turbo inlet pipe and a invidia R400 exhaust and prl intercooler to my fk8. After a remap I should be looking at about 400bhp which I think is about right for these cars.

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

Met this car in person and let me tell you, the sound is unreal. Can just hear it's properly built. Angry. Dream Automotive is doing their thing for sure

[@game9370x]

i would never spend that money (i'd say 40k) in a car to just have less then 500whp on a fwd. if he spent the same on an old civic with a kswap i would be looking at an awd 1000hp fully built car

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

@@game9370x People do what they want to do. Some of the ideas some friends of mine have, I just look at them and say "It's up to you" because at the end of the day, it's their hearts desire

[@spookyreaper1702]

Even comes across as deafening loud on camera 🎉

[@ManilvaRS]

Can’t you just disable the traction control 🤷🏼‍♂️ like FULLT disable it.

[@HarryG98]

its controlled by the ECU, would be undrivable if it was fully off, but defo needs it turned down

[@HarryG98]

@@MikeD-nu6uy well obviously, but 500bhp through the front wheels is getting pretty close

[@lukejenkins9341]

Wasn't this on eBay for sale a few weeks back I'm sure

[@allat5434]

Awesome looking car! Take that traction control off though 🤣

[@tomelliott9]

Yet another fk2, my attainable dream car

[@Fox8ball.]

Sweet ride

[@johannsmith5697]

the car looks awesome but yeah it would be great to modify it according to the criticisms.. but it might be better to just sell and move on with something else

[@domacica59]

Great build 🤗✌️

[@vxlgsi]

Front Suspension rebound is to slow to firm.

[@user-gu4oc9en4s]

Great looking car & fair play to the owner but that’s a lot of money for so little hp

[@mb1up189]

rahted!!!! these guys crazy

[@thatomashigo5664]

Great Build!!

[@cyrusshellard3905]

Love the wheels

[@sirfairplay9153]

That cyvex system needs to let the tyres to a bit more work

[@chrisbarlow9311]

Syvecs 😎🙌

[@escos0410]

@@chrisbarlow9311savage mate 😂 but I second that comment pal

[@chrisbarlow9311]

@@escos0410 need to make sure that Cyvex is properly controlling the Veetech 😆

[@escos0410]

@@chrisbarlow9311 😳😂😂😂✋✋

[@craiggibson3523]

Looks awful with that wrap and all the Barry bolt on bits. Love these cars and hoping to have one for my next car. There’s defo some things still to do but fair play for what he’s put into it financially. Mad man

[@jordo9367]

Each to their own I suppose when it comes to wraps and paint jobs lad

[@craiggibson3523]

@@jordo9367 💯 just look better in stock form. Even then the stock ones need some pointless red bits removing from the exterior. Proper fan of these cars tho. Few tweaks on his and my god.. animal

[@MrCarpking71]

I'm sure the wrap is to Billy's taste, don't matter if you don't like it, ITS NOT YOUR CAR!!

[@jordo9367]

@@craiggibson3523 i do agree with you lad some designers are pushing the boundaries like and going beyond expectations i think cannot beat the look of older cars compared to these new gen briefs

[@louissidnell1657]

What a Beautiful machine

[@TypicalBlue-rq8ri]

Beast of a motor but why have that power if you can't use the full potential that traction control definitely needs sorting and unleash it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@evertverelst690]

i own an fk2 with a milltek my sound dont even come close what a car realy impressive

[@Its_Trickys]

Them rusty ass bolts on the front need changing out

[@benbarrow6310]

He could of probably bought a gtr the money in this 🙈

[@one40i19]

TC kills the fun factor here 100%. What’s the 100-200?

[@MrWhitePerson]

what's fun about a 500 hp fwd that costs about as much as a brand new m3

[@DylanHarper]

outro song?

[@elmedinii.n]

What a beast of a car

[@backwheelbob46rr]

That rover metro on MKL chanel is how this should be, says he goes out kills a couple of cars and goes home...? Are they parked at the time 🤣 get the map sorted that looked like it was making 200hp

[@trashpandaautomotive]

Nice.

[@slonky821]

that syvecs traction control needs to be adjustable on the fly

[@ernie5805]

This guy needs a couple of flashes programmed, that traction control is too much: 1) Don't break, give me a tickle 2) SEND IT

[@bombercountynick]

When you let instagram and social media build a car for you. Least he's got the dough to let somebody else build something better 😂

[@jerroldwhitfield7830]

He was better off puttin a previous K20A in it and gettin some real power💯💯💯🤦🏾‍♂️💪🏾🤣🤣, stock K20a does that power with no internals🤷🏾‍♂️🤣🤣

[@K14RTP]

Not for long tho

[@Zeus-kj7nn]

Can't keep the raw power down in powerful fwd car it's a given. Fantastic car though 👌

[@jamesbadham3872]

sent the block to california yeah? ... ... phils fav customer right here lol

[@garycoleman3005]

Take wrap off billy and sort traction control jimmy

[@leesmall795]

It’s satin metallic spray can with clashing Halfords red parts

[@andrekitching1]

Cool

[@Baqir_B2]

Madness!!

[@quick2mack74]

Gotta love a fullt built Civic.

[@louissidnell1657]

Sick

[@coupehaus]

You should add a calibration switch and then have selectable 0-100% traction

[@MrWhitePerson]

or just accept that fwd doesn't mix well with big power

[@ik6104]

Vtec Turbo, Yes !!!!

[@ungbung1]

😂 😂 Yer car is nice but could be better is what I seen and heard...... Serious money thrown at it too.

[@Joshua-nk2de]

Did you get that out of a cereal box 🤣

[@MrGarycoww]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mokay1580]

Man called him jimmy 🤣

[@DarrenpTV]

🤣🤣 Ricky out here reviewing and schooling the guy on how to drive his car….love it!

[@billyfox4609]

Thing is when editing he has took out the part where he says I can drive and only put in negs so wouldn't trust his judgement any more

[@nswgb69]

Yellow Speed? KW 2 ways at a minimum if your serious. Respect for the build though. Sending an engine to the US is serious 👍

[@masrali4696]

Yellow speed are not a bad suspension

[@daWKin548]

@@masrali4696 they’re not good either

[@masrali4696]

@@daWKin548 tried a set on an e86 and they were really quite good!

[@DR-ld4jn]

Entirely set up dependant

[@Chris12211]

The car has adaptive suspension as standard, which will be a quality setup as seen on other high powered ones on this channel. I think if you’re upgrading it then you atleast need KW’s or Nitron’s properly setup to really get the best from the car.

[@matty1597]

Remember when cars were about audio aswell it's never touched on these days gta av a good tump going on

[@johncfc6585]

That sounds like hell Reincarnated

[@Greenmould]

Fair play, his car …. But 35k+ into a civic ? 😬

[@TheJordz247]

Why not ?

[@michaellockey6414]

No way it cost 35 to build that realy easy to get that power out off them engine with rods injector and remape boostedboiz do it all the time and reliable

[@billyfox4609]

@@michaellockey6414 stock engine no chance on the c1 standard fuel pump Is maxed out at 430

[@MrWhitePerson]

@@TheJordz247 why do you want a type r with big power for highway pulls? just seems like if that's what you want there's better platforms out there for it

[@MrWhitePerson]

@@michaellockey6414 i don't think they use this gen of the k20

[@abdulrahim52]

Seems like a nice lad and he can do what ever he wants with his money I genuinely mean it when I say all the best to him but it does seem like they saw him coming 🤷‍♂️