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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- No matter how much people may love their cars, there's always some things you hate. Plus sorry about the amount of times i said friggin. It must be my swear replacement word ... enjoy.
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FN2 is the best looking type R, the end.
Honorable mention is the beeping of the key/seat belt and the seat that does not go back to set position once opened up to let people in or out of the back
i live in australia in 40° heat so when i go to hop in and i touch the bloody gearknob it practically cooks my hand to medium rare
Fuck I felt that man, gotta love Aussie
Flamin gear knob 😂
Sooooo spot on! :D especially about lcd display, I thought it's just me.. And I changed a gear knob, it was unbearable.. But love the car to bits with all it's flaws.
Haha I'm glad I'm not the only one that suffers with it. Glad you liked the video. More coming soon! :)
My mechanic did a cheeky repair of the Digital display, took the soldering iron to it. Works a treat now!
hahahaha I agree with what u say. the suspension is quite hard to live with too. but when ur behing a porsche and he cant get away, it gives u a huge smile
paul beecham can't agree with you more matey.
I suffer the hard suspension, the passenger wonders why I drive making S's to avoid the holes of the road.
So true. Shit shit shit pothole, swerving clenched sphincter. Rough bit of tarmac makes you cringe. But good surface and lots of corners it's like heaven.
You'll be glad of those heavy doors in a side impact collision though. It's heavy than the EP3 but it is safer.
Ps: That's an old man type comment I know, but I am old so I'm allowed.
I have FN3 type S and I completely relate to this.. thought I was the only one having that radio problem!
Have you had much trouble with it not starting ? Mine seems to be a battery killer every winter.
Thought the Mugen wing was a bit overkill without the full kit, but that's just my opinion though. When I bought mine I asked the seller if he still had the original wing - but I completely see your point when you're looking through the rearview mirror. (Mine is black, sometimes I just wanna put a line of tape down the centre of the lower window and pretend i could afford a Sierra Cosworth!)
I also find my clock/radio display decides to work best on sunny days! As for the gearknob issue I have a couple of small wooly hats that fit over it nicely, they came off of bottles of tropicana during the winter but seriously does the trick!
Once again class video dude!
How's the ride in daily trafic? Is it really that bad? I own a 1.8 8gen Civic, and I'm considering (finally!) getting the FN2 but I'm a bit concerned about the ride quality. On my 17" alloys, I consider comfort...okayish. I would stand a little harsher but not by much.
Jean V it can be harsh but only when the roads haven't been looked after. But as long as you have patience it's worth it in the long run
Sorry to bother you...can you tell me if the passenger door handle on the type R will fit onto my type s..? Thank u..👍
Mine messes about getting in second at times and my radio display at times starts flickering random display lights for a few seconds
Had an accord type r a while ago and the description of being branded by the gear knob is so accurate haha.
I love my fn2 and you're spot on about those doors. Personally I find it harder getting in the car in those right situations as my foot always presses down the seat adjustment bar at the front of the seat causing it to move.
MrDirkles Exactly right! My problem is that my legs are too long for me to pull them in from a tight spot.
Lewis Humphrey My VW Scirocco suffers the same problem with big doors, typical Coupe problem (like BMWs). Apart, in the Scirocco, the door is veeeery thick!!! at least twice as thick as my motvers VW Polo. Cool to look at, but harder to go in and get out when you are sandwiched
Great vid bud, spot on with... if you like it so what! And I love FN2s. 👍
Dude! This is the best car review I've seen since some on top gear. You need to more car reviews! Someone please higher this guy for car shows!
Shihab Chowdhury thank you very much ☺️
Thinking of going to an fn2 after my EP3, I have no doubth that the EP3 is more fun on a B-road blast/ track day but 90% of my time spent in it is just genreal day to day driving where I imagine the fn2 will excel.
One thing that annoys me about the EP3 is the turning circle is shocking, is the FN2 the same?
Also will 3 grand get you a decent one?
An ep will definitely be more capable but I wouldn't say an FN is far off the mark. I would say it's a bit better. 3-4 I'd say would be a cheap decent one.
What about the seatbelt? When you release it it gets folded therefore it doesn't retract. Gets pissed off when leaving the car.
George Rigakis I hate that too!
THIS IS SO GOOD! I'VE JUST BOUGHT THE SAME CAR AND IT'S SO GOOD TO SEE WHAT IM GETTING MYSELF INTO :P
Daniel Evans thank you man. Hope you like the car! I've also done a full car review on it too.
Hi Lewis, nice video mate 👍🏻. I two own a milano red Fn2 07. Love it. Im also in the process of doing some test films and coming up with plans for making my own TH-cam videos. Good luck buddy! I've subscribed for the next ones. ❤️️🚗💨🚀
ATLimit Thanks mate glad you love the car as much as I do. Hopefully see some cool videos from yourself soon then. I'll subscribe to keep an eye out 😉
Hi thanks for the video love this car thinking getting it and installing a sunroof what do you think is it possible and feasible? Lastly what is this cruise control for a manual car looked up every youtube video but there is no demonstration of it.
Teo Zhili right then. If you really want a sun roof and don't mind losing a bit of power then look at the type s Gt. It has panoramic sunroof built in and is one step down from the type r. I wouldn't try putting one in a type r. The cruse control is a button on the steering wheel. You drive at your desired speed then press it and the car will sit there. You can speed up and en let off and the car will go back to the speed you set. If you press the clutch, break or the cancel button, then the car will go back to normal functionality.
Hi Lewis thanks for the reply. Didnt know about the S GT model thanks for sharing, unfortunately in Singapore we do not have it only the type R. Best regards!!
What about the horrendous beeping when you open the door without taking the key out
Nice Video man. Myself and the wifey buying 1, checked it out already and we love it! hopefully getting it this weekend!! cant wait!!! Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa!! 🙋
illie 33 Ooo exiting stuff hope you like it! 🙋
Lewis Humphrey We got it and its totally amazing!! 😃 it is quite thirsty though if u put ur foot down all the time, So as much as i wana hit that Vtec i cant. Otherwise im going 2 have 2 throw petrol in all the time😁😭
illie 33 that's the thing. If you save it for special occasions, it's that much better don't worry 😁
Hi, you can polish your gear knob and it will be like new
Really clean car, nice video!
So is this supposed to be the equivalent of the fg4/fb6 si in the states? Hope not cuz im sorry this one looks so awkward and ugly
I own an ep3 and I really do love the look the of the fn2.
I had the same problem with my radio to a point where it will switch stations on its own or switch from aux to radio continously on its own or just get a high pitch static sound..In the end I replaced it with a touch screen one because the whole radio panel was apparently the problem but it was worth it and it fixed it. never had no problem after
What gets on my nerves a bit is the top of the steering wheel covers my speedo! I've tried changing my driving position and moving the wheel up and down but I'm just not comfortable! Other than that cracking motor!!!
Kurt I know what you mean. Because I'm tall it covers my Revs. For some reason you have to be this perfect hight haha
Ok. Thanks for the reply mate 👍 loving the car just glad my ride to works only 10 min haha. U had any trouble with the starter button? I have :(
No worries 👍🏻 haha same here. Some times it takes a second push but if I give it a few seconds after the ignitions turned on then it's usually fine.
Just bought this car and the clutch is pretty heavy. Are they all on the heavy side or is it just mine???
Yes unfortunately they are.
Perfect video !!
Maxime Gerling thank you 😊
Good video. I used to own a Honda Civic Type R FN2 as well (I now own a 2011 VW Golf GTI), I loved the FN2 over my buddies EP3, I still took it to track days with them and had tons of fun, but me and even my EP3 buddies admited that it was just nicer to be inside the FN2 when off the track - It is a much more modern daily car that doesn't make you look so 'JDM RAC3R BOY'.
Big Mike I couldn't put it better myself.
Mike exactly why the fn2 is better, doesn't look boy racer like the ep3. Tbh ep3 is not that bad
Haha spot on!! I leave a left glove in the car for summer and winter for the gear knob issue....feel like a nob driving with 1 glove on like!
+Chris Cac haha it's a good idea half of the the time 😉
How many miles??
The thing I hate the most is the seats that dont go back to the position they were in after they fold and go back. Other then that the car is really a little rocket. If ya need a few extra hp just go for the reflash vtec from 4500 rpm and got 14 hp. Nice video btw
Can you remap without any mods? or should I wait until i've added induction, exhaust etc
You can remap but you'll get more power gains with supporting mods with it.
You should be presenting Top Gear; funny likeable guy 👍🏻 Great vid! I still can’t make my mind up? Type R / Golf GTI or Seat Leon FR? 🤔
Thank you so much ☺️ I was like that at first but I sat in one and it made my mind up haha.
Jobe B o
👍 lol same. K&n panel filter next. Bit of grumble (hopefully) ha. Good vids btw. Subed 😂
Nice one and thank you 😊
I hate that i dont see anything behind and I hate the air blowers configuration. You cant make the blowers blowing on the front window only. They blow on the front window and on your legs... Also if you blow in your body you cant adjust the center blowers like you want... Also one thing is wiper fluid refill. It takes a lot of time to refill wiper fluid because its funneled somewhere...
Hey buddy nice fn2 jus wanted to know wot they like on fuel .... thanks
Thanks mate. 26-27 mpg In town and traffic. 35 or so on motorway.
How did you fit the spoiler?Tiger Sealed/ bolts?
The standard spoiler or the mugen one?
@@FNLEW Both.
@@ionutroman5486 standard came on the car with two mounting brackets. Mugen you reuse the same brackets and use some bathroom sealant around the holes. To stop leaks. None type R models you have to drill holes into the perspex lip to mount it.
I know its 6 years later but looking at possibly getting one of these after my JDM CR-Z (GT86 and S660 from Japan are also in the conversation), thanks! Still better visibility than my CR-Z and my CR-Z also has massive heavy doors.
i also was looking for fn2' s and gt86. bought a cw fn2. the car is brilliant so far. the toyota is more fun though it just feels less refined and the engine is not as aggressive as the k20.
Hey mate, i had the radio issue on my fn1, got it sorted with the soldering. It's perfect now!
Nice one mate 👍🏻
Does this car have connection for an iPhone? I.e an aux port or USB?
Nicholas May it only has the connection for an old iPhone or ipod. (not lightning) I've tried using an adaptor lead but it doesn't work because it finds the track files and doesn't just play your audio through a jack like an Aux speaker would.
El Fantastico 2009 models onwards have those under the armrest, facelift models with headlight washers, like mine 😀
Really good video thanks 👍
does the fn2 have aux or was that an option
Leon Palmer no I don't think so in my year anyway. Only ipod connection.
No. Was not part of the model.
I've bought a £10 bluetooth FM transmitter off Ebay that does the job.
Nice video man your hates are my hates too lol, but im in love with mine too what a sexy rocket
I4NI Sounds couldn't agree with you more mate. 👍🏻
I have this car and live in Australia.... with our Australian summer heat... and i have to park outside in the sun for work. I literally cant shift for like 10 mins until it cools down hahaha
Dylan Vuille. Wow I've heard it's bad. Bet you could fry an egg on the bonnet haha 😂
Dylan Vuille Racing gloves, mate ;)
Dylan Vuille mate i know how you feel i’m also from australia and it’s horrid
my mate has a 2.2 diesel of that shape, one thing i hate about it is that although it has a button to start the engine, you still need the key in the ignition 🤦♂️
this is crazy to see someone who understands all the problems of this car great video
Thank you 😊
Did u ever try to change the front signals bulbs? 😅
I haven't unfortunately mate 😂
FNLEW might become the no. 1 on your list ! Just have to start by taking off the wheel 🤣
I love my fn2 type R , so much fun, its like a go cart to drive , very reliable for a performance car and cheap to buy , picked up a decent one for 2.5k was a good deal, only thing takes getting used to for me is the stiff suspension, took s few months to get used to it but now it seems normal , lol nice review very comical.
How did you find one for 2.5k? everyone I've seen is in the ballpark of 4/5k
I found mine on gumtree. Was up for 3k. I haggle it down to 2.5k.
The breaks and clutch was worn so needed some work. Had them changed when i got it. Now its a sweet little motor.
@@tobywarrington7463 nice how many miles it got on the clockm
@@shmuel4510 It had 107k
Point 3 is hilarious. I thought it was only my car!
whats the Fn2 like on petrol ive got a Subaru Forester S turbo get 20 mpg max , im considering a 2010-2011 lsd model only 5 years later on this video longshot 😂
I'd say in a similar ball park mate. Less than that in traffic. Better than that on the motorway.
@@FNLEW ahh okay thats why im trying too find a 1999 Honda Civic vti MB6 or an em1 there fast and good on fuel having 2 2 litres will be a nightmare 😂
@@andrewjohnson7960 haha fair play mate
@@FNLEW my first og Honda was a 2000 MB6 150,000 miles it burned oil like fuck never buy a car with no service history whoops.😂 need another Honda but ill need too sell the Subaru put £110 in in 7 days theres a fn2 in my end and a prem ep3 there mint both brothers had ek4 Vti before moving too k20
great video I love your car
What are you bent down for?
I only had a small tripod at the time.
Nice video matey, looking to buy my first Type R (FN2) in the next few weeks. Hope you upload more videos of that beauty, keep it up!
Saeed H hi pal thanks for the comment. Trust me it's a special car hope you enjoy it and I'll try and keep filming mine ☺️
ha..the radio lcd is infuriating, i recommend re-soldering the pins - i had it replaced under warranty and still it went wrong, so rather than the £750 honda fix i just re soldered one single pin ( far left one for me )
Nick Green glad to know it works. It is a job I'm wanting to do in future.
What about the most important fault and that's the mpg???
Chris Gallighan I wouldn't really class it as a fault. You kinda know what your getting into mpg wise when you get this type of car.
Lewis Humphrey lol it's a civic type r not a super car so how do u work that out a have a 322bhp Leon that's miles better than a 197bhp civic on fuel don't get me wrong a loved my ep3 but mpg is mental
Hahaha class man, ok:
1 & 2 - yeah spoiler took a bit of gettting used to, came from having an EP3 Type R before the FN2. Wasn't really sold on the Mugen spolier however the FK2 / FK8 spoiler looks pretty good on the FN2 (I imagine either offer a great improvement on rear visibility though)
3 - Radio, yup!! Seems to work best on sunny days and the rest of the time its in Predator language!
4 - Gearknob - agreed, i shoved a small wooly hat on mine!
5 - Doors - yeah same on EP3, heavier on FN2. but 3 for 3 civics later though I can't leave my windows down on nice days without the slightest gust of wind setting off the damn alarm!
Good vid man, keep em coming!
I'm such a dick this video was in my feed and i thought it was a new one! I've just found my original comment :P
@@johncanavan4060 haha I appreciate the comment either way mate 😁👍🏻
What is your insurance quote and how old are you?
Present day I'm 24, £850
Amazing car..my champ white with lsd is a great car. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I've had an ep3 and dc2 and as much as I liked those I do this one equally. Don't let the top gear tv review put you off. If you check the top gear magazine review it's good.
More power babyyyy
How much did you Pay for your Type R in UK?
4.3k
Dam, that is Cheap as fuck, and how many Km??!!, I have The Honda Type S 2.2 2009 190k km for 7k € Haha
@@ALV2345FS cheap ones go for £2k!
I agree with the gear knob freezing in winter hehehe you make me laugh. most important thing its extremely reliable.
Kelly glad you enjoyed the video. It is very reliable, that's one of my favorite things about it ☺️
I own the same model, although Silver. Agree the rear wing is an issue. Never any radio issues, never the gearknob issue and the door size, well, its a 2 door car. Otherwise its absolutely fantastic. Easy to drive , goes well, but no problems around town at all. My wife and I love the styling - still looks great 11 years on. All my friends think its great and keep saying - we've never seen one before - must not have sold that many around here... My main gripes would be ride is on the firm side, gearing on 6th should be taller (less revs) but otherwise great.
there is an aftermarket extented 6th gear, 4000RPM down to 3200rpm at 130KM/H
I've got the normal civic same year, actually dont have any of the issues you have except the spoiler, pain in the arse blocks out half of the view!!
cool video cool guy
thanks man :)
Ive got a type s at moment and want a type r, my 93 TTid aero is main but civic is 2nd car
My fn2 doors never bother me, spoiler yes, in the beginning, but I got use to it😎, I don't listen radio have Bluetooth parrot system so I'm listening through my phone 😁
If that wing stuck out more it would have been much better looking.
I'd add to the list...
6. Fuel consumption. Yeah, buying a sports car and complaining about that is a bit silly, but shit, this thing's nuts!
7. Stone chips. I just seems to attract them! I picked up a 49,000 miler in Milano Red, and it's covered in white dots, and the bonnet needs a total respray. Well within budget though, as I paid about £1500 under market price. Honda just sorted out the rust on the leading edge of the roof for free too, so that's all good :D
8. The clutch is weird! When you push it fully down with your hand, there's loads of travel, but when you use your foot, it feels like it's moving about two inches. Stiff as hell too!! I tried the master cylinder adjustment last week, to pull the biting point up from the floor, but I couldn't get the nut undone with an ordinary spanner...........so I spent £15 on a fancy new one with a straight head.
9. V-Tec on a really bumpy lane.........nope, just nope!!
Private Custard everything here is bang on. I keep forgetting to check for this rust line so I need to look at that. I'm planning on the clutch adjustment too as I'd like to eventually try it on a track and I've crunched a couple of gears before at high Revs. Good to know someone else is having the same problems and trying the methods I want to try 👍😀
Definitely check for the rust. I've seen some that have gone totally, right across the front of the roof. My local dealer photographed it, along with my service book (which only went as far as 2014). They called me a week later to get it booked in. It came back with a repainted roof and a new top seal along the windscreen, which appears to be hard rubber glass-side, and soft rubber to the roof edge, so no more rubbing.
I'll let you know if I manage to sort out the ultra low biting point. I'm not hopeful though, as the nut above the pedal appears to have been tightened up by Bane\Hulk\Magnús Ver Magnússon (delete as applicable!)
About the fuel consumption.. is it really that bad? I heard people saying this car is really fuel eficient 28-35mpg
I would really like to know the truth as i am looking into buying this car
OryX I have a 2009 fn2, town driving I can between 20-25, on the motorway I get about 30, I gave up trying to be fuel efficient with it because it just doesn’t happen. When I’m having fun It just drinks. Also I’ve never gotten more than 300 miles out of a tank.
bitofbeer well 25 mpg is pretty decent for a sports car and u get lots of fun.. And you know that fun is expresive
Been looking for your back seat swap vid .... where’s is gone ! Fn1 3 seater back seats in your fn2
That's not me buddy. Only done a video removing the back seats for a track day.
I like yr accent.. where is it originated from? btw, nice review with honest approach
Zahemi AZUL ISLAMI thanks very much. I'm from Yorkshire in England.
hahah you crack me up man :)
Lmao that's the same problem I have hit the nail on the head there pal 👍🏻
Hahhahaahahhhaa no.5 is the funniest! =)
It's my favourite car, just waiting for a insurance payout to get myself another diesel! My other civic got written off due to a rear end collision.
That's bad luck mate. Hope you get one sorted 👍🏻
Also when you say a fiddle into third... Please expand because I think I have the same problem
Third gear is known for having synchro problems but you can help it without having them replaced with things like changing the gearbox oil, a weighted gear knob and even engine mount inserts to keep the engine and gearbox more stable whylst at high Revs.
As an fn2 owner myself, you mentioned the 2nd worst (door) and some minor annoyances but you forgot the worst:
The spaceship supertruck huge turning radius and low steering angle that makes you look like an idiot whereever you park!
This is a very valid point.
The clock radio - i don't use it but it is always flaking out - according to what it says most of the time I own a "HUNDAI LIVIL"
😂 😂 😂
6:30
Sounds good to me.
But that shift knob looks so unpleasant that if I were to get one of these I'd swap it out.
Doc don't worry dude. If car throttle pull their finger out I'll have one soon 😀
Nice!
I have an FN2 Type S. I can relate to everything you say, but I love the car. 2019 and I see no reason to get a new car.
Actually, Type S is an FN3 :)
The mugen wing really sets off this car. One of the 1st buys I made for mine.
You should see the car now 😂
I have mate. Its looking sick now! I've also gone down the hks Intake and milltek exhaust route. Sounds amazing now. Loving the videos, really useful!!
@@TheSpliffMaster awesome to hear mate! Thanks for the support! 😁
could you do 5 things I love video? I love your channel
MitchGardnerVlogs that's a good idea. Thanks very much 🙂
Thing 6: beeping if the ignition key is in and the passager door is open. We know the ignition key is in! Why Honda do this...!
Jerome Bose oh the beep when you put the key in annoys me because it's the same beep when selecting reverse on my old lexus is200
ahahah i was saying that :D
:D
Add another thing to this: the car will beep every single time when the doors are open, and the ignition key is in. Like when I get back to the car just to wait a while, I open the door and want to keep it open just to chill, then I put in the ignition key to be at hand, and the car starts to beep. Seriously... Other cars in the family didn't do this crap.
Steering rack and suspension is better than the EP3. The EP3 has the better rear suspension and its a little lighter.
The FN2 like you say has other things going in it's favour. It's a much better car than Jeremy Clarkson would admit.
Due to him getting back handers from Ford down the Lodge. ;)
Not had a rear view mirror in my ford for years not an issue for me
i love them to .each to thier own I say main thing it's japan and seriously fast and vtec sounds class
ae86 irl exactly 👌
5:40 Bro a mini mouse seatbelt cover seriously :-)
David Ellis it's for the lady friend mate 🤣
that 3rd gear is a common problem ?
Thafier yes it is known but if you can live with giving it a wiggle it's not really a problem. It doesn't really do it when you're driving it in a performance way.
The fact it's an FN2?
I loved my type r fn2, but I had to get rid of it. Main reason was comfort. I had it for 3 years, and I’m sure I lost links in my spine.
@Jon yeah I agree it's very rough. I'm hoping some adjustable suspension will help smooth it out a bit.
I always say, living with a Ferrari will be hard to, so I tend to forgive the car having some inpracticalities.
I must agree on the radio tough, both the standard one and the expensive navigation system are 1) absolutely rubbish and 2) extremly hard to replace by something aftermarket...
Owning one comes close to owning an Alfa Romeo in the end. You love it, you hate the faults, but in the end you still love it. Quite unjapanees, but I would not want to change for a Nissan ;)
FrightfulAccountant you get it one hundred percent. As a place to sit, It makes you feel special. I think it's way in front of it's time.
Luv the fn2 the states never got this model I could deal with those faults the radio can be replaced
Never understood how these got hated, i absolutely adored mine, very good cars! - DC5 owner
DC5Jordan nice that someone agrees. Very jealous of your DC5 though! ☺️
I thought a dc5 was an aircraft 🤔
Was a good video
5:46 nice meenie
Just the ride quality is harsh i hate the ride quality and i had my civic for over 5 years
roggy12345 only when driving normally, when thrashing country roads the harsh ride disappears and you feel glued to the road.
bitofbeer true but i live in an urban area. Maybe if u live on an airport runway its good bump anything else it's not. It's well documented this civic has a harshe ride
Can't be that bad if you kept it for half a decade!