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 steve954
Seasoned Pro  Location: norwich Registered: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 2,213 Status: Offline |
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ok i may be taking a civic type r in as part ex for my mondeo st what do i need to be looking for? i have driven plenty but i have just realised i know nothing about them!!! so any advice grateful i can't be arsed to join a civic forum and trawl through.________________________________________ stevie09 308 gt140 cc 03 octavia vrs IF IT AIN'T BROKE, IT AIN'T A GTI6 |
 Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 08:23
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owain
Seasoned Pro  Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Make sure you take it for a test drive, apparently a few of them accidentally had some torque, which made them almost a bit interesting to drive but scared Honda owners  ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 08:26
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cappy01
Regular  Location: appleby Registered: 16 Feb 2011 Posts: 236 Status: Offline |
Post #3
just check the rear suspension mounts mate. i have seen couple that have ripped the bushes but other than that just general check. and make sure it pulls onto vtec smoothly |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 10:20
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steve954
Seasoned Pro Location: norwich Registered: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 2,213 Status: Offline |
Post #4
thankswhen are the cambelt intervals on these? ________________________________________ stevie09 308 gt140 cc 03 octavia vrs IF IT AIN'T BROKE, IT AIN'T A GTI6 |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 10:24
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106lad
Seasoned Pro  Location: Northern Ireland Registered: 12 Feb 2007 Posts: 3,977 Status: Offline |
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crunching through gears when changing spirtedlyMate had one, it crunched into 3rd inevitabley it ended up in a new box ________________________________________ E36 M3 Imola Individual GT2 Team: 321bhp 07/11/08 - Pete Sims, gone but not forgotten, RIP |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 10:31
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
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its a chain.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 10:36
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steve954
Seasoned Pro Location: norwich Registered: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 2,213 Status: Offline |
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welshpug! wrote: its a chain. nice even better thanks mei. ________________________________________ stevie09 308 gt140 cc 03 octavia vrs IF IT AIN'T BROKE, IT AIN'T A GTI6 |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 10:39
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billyboy99
Seasoned Pro  Location: London Registered: 12 Nov 2010 Posts: 1,658 Status: Offline |
Post #8
steve954 wrote: thanks when are the cambelt intervals on these? for the last year i consistently told my cousin to get his type r's cambelt changed cos he said had never changed it since ownership in 2004...needless to say he looked like a right mug when he got to the garage...haha |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 14:16
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steve954
Seasoned Pro Location: norwich Registered: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 2,213 Status: Offline |
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cappy01 wrote: just check the rear suspension mounts mate. i have seen couple that have ripped the bushes but other than that just general check. and make sure it pulls onto vtec smoothly when should the vtec kick in? yo! ________________________________________ stevie09 308 gt140 cc 03 octavia vrs IF IT AIN'T BROKE, IT AIN'T A GTI6 |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 19:41
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mabgti
NV motors  Location: Bham tunnel @7400rpm Registered: 28 Aug 2003 Posts: 9,127 Status: Offline |
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Theryre not as reliable as the old b16s, oil pump failure, timing chains snapping, head gasket failures.Most of these are due to poor maintenance, so a FSH is mandatory. Chassis wise, tie rods bend easiky, wishbones at front esp the n/s prone to wearing too quick due to poor geometry. Apart from that just make sure all lights on dash go on and off. Then bring it to me for some supercharged power courtesy of TTS. ________________________________________ Team Supercharged Gti-6NV Motorsport Automotive Performance Tuning 0121 448 7515 ECU Remapping/ DPF removal VAG/BMW Diag and Option Coding Peugeot Planet ECU coding/transponder programming etc www.nvmotorsport.com Facebook Page Project S6 |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 20:55
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steve954
Seasoned Pro Location: norwich Registered: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 2,213 Status: Offline |
Post #11
no supercharger for me mate it will be kept standard i would probably only have it 6 months.________________________________________ stevie09 308 gt140 cc 03 octavia vrs IF IT AIN'T BROKE, IT AIN'T A GTI6 |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 21:21
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ry
Seasoned Pro  Location: Burton / Derby Registered: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 1,415 Status: Offline |
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mabgti wrote: a FSH is mandatory. Chassis wise, tie rods bend easiky, wishbones at front esp the n/s prone to wearing too quick due to poor geometry.. Quite solid cars overall. I'd have one as a runaround if I wanted something a little more social. You'll probably end up keeping it. Especially if you rock out some more induction noise.Jdm/dc5 gearboxes are a great mod as well. Ry ________________________________________ Turbocharged Honda Integra Type R DC2 |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 22:21
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MCH_GTi6
formerly mch  Location: Hayle Registered: 09 Sep 2005 Posts: 2,456 Status: Offline |
Post #13
HPI check? a lot ended up in hedges and things... or at least they did in cornwall... they were always in the scrappy for a period... still occasionally the odd one...________________________________________ Team Moonstone� Ph3 GTI6Team Rallye |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 22:49
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steve954
Seasoned Pro Location: norwich Registered: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 2,213 Status: Offline |
Post #14
MCH_GTi6 wrote: will always be hpi'd.HPI check? a lot ended up in hedges and things... or at least they did in cornwall... they were always in the scrappy for a period... still occasionally the odd one... ________________________________________ stevie09 308 gt140 cc 03 octavia vrs IF IT AIN'T BROKE, IT AIN'T A GTI6 |
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Posted 9th Sep 2011 at 22:57
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cappy01
Regular Location: appleby Registered: 16 Feb 2011 Posts: 236 Status: Offline |
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quote: when should the vtec kick in? yo! dont quote me on this but think its around 4.5-5k supercharger is the way. a mate of mine is running the fastest supercharged civic in europe and is leading the hks drag series in his class. absolute weapon. |
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Posted 10th Sep 2011 at 08:53
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steve954
Seasoned Pro Location: norwich Registered: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 2,213 Status: Offline |
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cappy01 wrote: wouldn't mind it but can't afford it!! i only want it to get me to work and back and do a few track days, i want something newer but i don't want to track something that has fiance on it!quote: when should the vtec kick in? yo! dont quote me on this but think its around 4.5-5k supercharger is the way. a mate of mine is running the fastest supercharged civic in europe and is leading the hks drag series in his class. absolute weapon. ________________________________________ stevie09 308 gt140 cc 03 octavia vrs IF IT AIN'T BROKE, IT AIN'T A GTI6 |
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Posted 10th Sep 2011 at 08:59
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mattgti6phase2
Seasoned Pro  Location: inside my 6 abusing the tarmac!! Registered: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 2,371 Status: Offline |
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cappy01 wrote: quote: when should the vtec kick in? yo! dont quote me on this but think its around 4.5-5k Around 6k iirc. ________________________________________ Team Nile 6 Team: 40.2 MPG  5 x a 306 owner! currently abusing type r's in a town near you ™  I truely live for the 306 ® Build date: 29th October 1997 Wednesday's car midweek madness  |
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Posted 11th Sep 2011 at 10:39
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walker_texasranger
Seasoned Pro  Location: Sunny Retford Registered: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 2,502 Status: Offline |
Post #18
Mate of mine used to have one of these, not really much quicker than my first 6 and you had to rev the balls out of it to make it go anywhere..... so it was thirsty  He never had any issues with it though, very reliable car as I remember and it was well abused for 3 years. ________________________________________ Almost standard 1999 Bianca RallyeHilux InvincibleX daily 306 No.13  Carp and specialist Anglers Click here |
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Posted 11th Sep 2011 at 10:48
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scib4
Senior User  Location: East Kilbride Registered: 28 Jul 2007 Posts: 770 Status: Offline |
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steve954 wrote: when should the vtec kick in? yo! It comes in at 5800rpm. Had 2 would have another, really cant beat it for bang per buck IMO ________________________________________ Mike08 BMW 320d M-Sport touring (Superchipped Spec) 11 VW Transporter Kombi T5.1GP LWB (Bi-Turbo spec) Yeti DJ (Jump spec) Specialized SX Trail (DH spec) Specialized Pitch (XC spec) |
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Posted 11th Sep 2011 at 14:48
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c.a.r.
Seasoned Pro  Location: Stevenage Registered: 27 Jun 2008 Posts: 2,211 Status: Offline |
Post #20
Don't buy a modified one! A friends not-so-well-educated friend of a friend bought one and it cost him £1500 in the first 6 weeks, (new clutch, new shocks, other repairs). Not really much advice if you're not a complete mong! I almost bought one, I was very close to doing so. I just found that the insurance was too high for what they were, every bugger has one and the image they have is not good, you do look and feel like a chav driving one. (I bought a Celica190 instead so can't really talk) ________________________________________ '99 1.8 XS - Sold'00 GTi6 - Killed by armco '01 Cabriolet 1.8 - Sold '96 Eunos Roadster 1.8 Import |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 13:08
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans!  Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,282 Status: Offline |
Post #21
Hang on whats a brean van?  |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 17:26
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antn1.b
Seasoned Pro  Location: chichester Registered: 31 Mar 2007 Posts: 1,413 Status: Offline |
Post #22
Been looking at these myself have been driving a 1.4 59 plate grande punto since I sold my gti6. Looking for something with a bit more go and these seem a slight step up from a 6 performance wise and a leap forward reliability wise lol. It needs to be used as a daily for the mrs for the next two years doing 60 odd miles a day don't think I would trust a 6 doing that which is why I sold mine in the first place. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2011 at 16:29
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davewagon
Senior User  Location: Corby / Northampton Registered: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 889 Status: Offline |
Post #23
Hmm, I've shoved 23,000 miles on my '6 in the past 18 months and the car hasn't skipped a beat (with a decent service annually). When something eventually does pop, it'll cost a shit lot less to fix than the Honda.My mate has one and it is very good, and we always argue over our preferred choice of car. I can insure, tax and service mine for less than his insurance premium, and don't look like a chav! But it is a great hot hatch ________________________________________ Team: Moonstone GTI-6™Team: ian7675 wrote: Remember....a 6 isn't just a car, it's a part time job |
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Posted 18th Sep 2011 at 16:50
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antn1.b
Seasoned Pro Location: chichester Registered: 31 Mar 2007 Posts: 1,413 Status: Offline |
Post #24
lol i got lucky with my last one i think. i owned it for 3 years and it only broke on me twice once being a clutch cable and the other being a bad earth. just would feel a lot happier knowing she was in something a bit newer commuting to uni and back. modern cars are of no real interest to me at the moment anyway I've got a mk3 escort, a scirocco gt and a classic 1200 beetle to bum around in. its just going to be a daily hack thats a bit more fun! insurance comes out very cheap for me on a type R although i havnt had a recent quote for a gti6. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2011 at 20:57
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jimmyrallye
Seasoned Pro  Location: portsmouth Registered: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 3,144 Status: Offline |
Post #25
Had mine 2 years and wos faultless only thing that went on it wos 2 sets of coilovers  , just get one with full honda service history and also test drive drive and check for 2nd and 3rd gear as the cynchros go on them ! Thought mine wos going but after a gear box oil change and some slick 50 had a nice tight box again ________________________________________ "Police arrested two kids yesterday, one was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off." |
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Posted 19th Sep 2011 at 19:46
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