The Last JDM Honda Civic Type R - FD2 | in-depth technical details | Masa’s ride |JDM Masters
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- Here is the review of the last true JDM Civic Type R. Called the FD2 ‘Spec R’ the base was using the 4 door sedan which was bigger and heavier than the DC5. Despite that, Honda has went through every single bit of the car to remove weight, yet increasing body rigidity, circuit tuned chassis mated to an improved K20A engine to make it arguably the best performing NA Civic.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Masa's Introduction
00:19 Intro
01:11 Welcome
01:42 Concept
03:08 Design
09:45 Base vs Type R
11:31 +50HP
12:00 Wheels/Brakes
17:02 Suspensions
19:52 On the track
20:26 Engine
26:31 Interior
34:29 Utility
37:43 Owner's Thoughts
39:31 Closing
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The best looking Civic & Type R that Honda has released.
DC5 the best 👍👍👍
CL1 and CL7R ftw 😁
9th gen wins that, this wins most hardcore si and type r and second cutest
I like the ek9 more
I like turtles 🐢
Mine has been with me for 13 years. Still rocking it. It's simply one of the best mechanical cars.
has it given you any problems ? thanks!
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 😅
@@shauntan2266 dude...I have to pay COE lol. You are next door. You know my pain lol
@@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.
@@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.
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.
It’s just an still is a Honda calm down
@@butdaddy8361 I don't see it as a negative being a Honda
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!
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 👍
@@jimmyyking Thanks! The project is quite expensive indeed, but it will be worth it!
There’s something about the quality of these videos that make them feel authentic. Not all this fancy editing, it’s direct, raw content.
exactly
THE BEST LOOKING COMPACT SEDAN OF ALL TIMES. The best looking CIVIC of all time.
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.
Too bad all cars here in Malaysia are too overpriced...
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
did NZ get them?
@@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.
@@preshandpereira4035 Tax brooooo, encourage us to buy local made lol
couldnt stop laughing at masa doing the intro
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.
My heart's broken!
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.
I own an FK8 right now, but the FD2 is one of my favorite Type Rs ever.
FK8 is not made in Japan.. FD2R is the real JDM
@@shawn2071 he never said it was
@@shawn2071 too much weed
Literally just commented this
What a beauty, and it has everything on my list
😁
- NA engine
👍🏻
- 200hp
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- 4/5 doors
👍🏻
- boot
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Brilliant, brilliant car 🤗
well tbh it's 222HP
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!
I’ve never fallen in love with a Honda more than this one
This is like the Japanese version of the Engineering Explained guy.
Or Japanese Doug Demuro?
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.
yeah but this guy actually breathes between sentences
@@FreakoRico999 d. dpvd
@@zeeks4338 vy
Nice. The condition of this car is unreal. Still driving mine since 2007. It is a keeper.
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.
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.
Yea. After a decade some still remain 50% of its value vs new
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
Request to do a MUGEN RR
Agree,request Mugen RR Fd2R
Yes M-TEC version pls
2020, this car still sporty and good looking. I love this Type R FD2
People underestimate this car for some reason
this car will age like the ek civic
Yes!!! i've been waiting for this one! loved the intro sequence!
Still driving it for 8 years now! Still loving and enjoying it!! FD2R ftw!!
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 TH-cam channel!
I absolutely love this car. One day I hope to own one. That K20A is the holy grail of Honda naturally asperatied engines.
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.
@JDM Masters thanks for another great video. You guys are the car reviewers for the enthusiasts, a true JDM encyclopedia!
I own a fn2 - I'm from UK, I really like it, wished it had more love 😯
Not from UK , but I own a FN2. It’s a pretty decent car still.
Will always be a good car I own a 60 plate still turns heads with a mugen style spoiler 😊😊
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..
@@smudger6461 mine revs to 8600 with Ecutec mapped in 225bhp
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
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!
As much as car manufacturers wants to bring them back, emission regulations wouldn't allow that anymore..
True
@@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.
If only FK8 were designed in Japan and it would be true last JDM Civic
Ok, this is officially my new favourite car channel, so much more detail than other channels!!
This channel is simply amazing. I really love your content, format and presenter’s personality and charisma!
The most comprehensive overview of the FD2R I have seen, well done!
Your reviews are so relaxing and entertaining for me. Keep going, man. Greetings from Argentina.
This is simply the best all motor CTR ever built by Honda hands down.
FINALLY!!! I've been asking for this one for the longest time. 👍🏼
best deep car review ever! this channel deserve more subs and likes:(
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.
FN is so ugly and inferior. FD2 hold their value better so more expensive initially but will balance out
Instant liked.. thanks capt. for doing the review.. been waiting a looong time 👍🏻👍🏻
Best video on TH-cam 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 ❤️
I like how the scenes transition after the wiper blades go down. Nice little touch!
I wonder how many people owned this car and didn’t know the lid of the armrest actually slides forward! Excellent vid as always!!
All JDM FD civic armrest do slide forward
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!)
They will be fucking happy with giveaway IF is 100miilion subs. 🤣🤣🤣
Absolutely love your channel. Keep up the great work!
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!
Top notch precise review.
Big love from 🇮🇪
Congratulations Masa!
I agree, this car is a have to have.
I love how detailed the review is
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👌
nice review bro , i'll be waiting for the DC2 review now
Great video and FANTASTIC explanation! Well done! Subscribed!
Perfectly executed as always💯
I love this in depth explanation, nicely done
love it! keep it up!
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.
Thank you so much for this comprehensive overview.
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
Another great review 👍
Any chance of a cl7 euro r review? 😃
Best intro yet for the Honda Civic Type-R subsection imho
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!
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!.
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!
when you look at it up close is so amazing
Really loved this video minute details and so much information!
I'm looking forward to the 4WS Honda Prelude Episode !
Good review guys kinda wanted to see it in action but still good keep up👍
I love how thorough the explanation gets.... Superb.!! Early into this video made me clicked Subscribe easily.... Great job.! 👌👍🤟
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.
if your doing research on a FD2r, this may be the best video out there. Very KNowledgeable.
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.
A personal favorite. Such a classic.
I would in time love to hear your thoughts and knowledge on the 300ZX. I look forward to all the videos you upload.
Indeed.
The best review of the FD2 that I ever seen... please review the FN2 Euro (with LSD).
Most disgusting car ever made
@@theonlyguvs1750 lol ok
nice!!! i've always wanted to watch car reviews in Japan!
Best 8th gen Type R coverage ever
Great Review thanks a bunch !!
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.
Switching up the into. Love to see it :)
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..
Sick car! Congrats Masa! 👌
Very cool with the video dividors, for the different sections of suspension, exterior, interior, etc.. Very nice touch.
Superb rig, Joji!
Outstanding review may God bless you.
Thanks bro for good English, now we can understand more about JDM
This car was actually faster than a 34GTR around the track?!
PS: If you guys could review a EuroR, that would be awesome!
Perfect CarSpec CL7R, yesss
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
Rik Powell Tsukuba probably. It doesn’t have long straits to make the power difference matter that much.
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.
@@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.
Really Well made Episode.
Wonderful profile, a true classic. And that's just the shape.
The ending always makes me feel like I'm watching Redbulls WRC Rally series 👌
nice detailed review like it :D
Lovely Explanation
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
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.
This is my all-time favorite Civic Type R
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
Watching this is reaffirming my love for my fa5
Great nice video! Thank you. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Always enjoy your in-depth videos. And a very good looking Civic. I don't like how the new ones look
Wicked review. Subscribed and I'm only 8:46 into the explanation of the shape! Must say I really like this car.
Great review
The intro is so wholesome
Absolutely brilliant and beautiful.
Sammit's good friend getting in the mix with a excellent intro hehe.
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
Always liked those. Nice ride completely stock. Lots of interior noise, wind and tire.