chrex
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Registered: 26th Aug 07
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Well, i've been pretty quiet on here lately...and thats because i've been sorting out my new'un.
Wanted a reliably quick car...and i decided i wasnt gonna get closer than a Honda, and having enjoyed being out in my mates civic a few weeks ago...decided i was right.
So...i went scouting about and after moving from Integra Type-R's, to Civics...they were all a little too expensive. I then remembered a mate of mine who was at japfest last year (and i was looking at DC2's at the time) and text me saying that there were Accord Type-R's running rings around various cars there.
Anyways...they were all pretty reasonably priced...but mostly a long way away. I found this one on the trader...80 miles away and with a reasonable description.
So, here it is, now mine.
1999 Honda Accord Type-R.
2.2 vtec engine - 212bhp@7200rpm.
119k miles (however has only done 7k in last 2 years).
Full honda stamped service history up to 93k, and then two more since.
Standard fit HID's.
All in all am very happy with it...although it needs a service as lack of milage hasnt done it any good tbh, so will get that done monday. All in all though, its in reasonable condition. Engine is strong up to 8k (not found limiter yet) and it sounds lovely.
They all have short-throw shifters too, which feels great and even on standard, if a little tired, suspension it feels planted and stable. Helped by the factory fit LSD in the box. All in all, alot of car for the money tbh.
There was a Japfest 'best in show' one for sale, and thats going for about £5k, so they are a bargain tbh.
Will keep the updates rolling...but atm im gonna service it, get some harnesses from tweeks and then see if i've got enuf left for a set of BC Coilovers. 
here's some pics of it anyhow:
they are just the sale pics so nothing special...but i am certainly going to be getting some pics of this beauty. The paint is a pearlescant black/purple...and is gorgeous in the sun. So a wash, polish and wax and it'll be fooking stunning.
Feel free to drop opinions. 
[Edited on 19-02-2010 by chrex]
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Jambo
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nice nice.
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Gareth F
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Looks good 
I like these quite alot but their a bit big for the parking around my area.
Im after a CTR in the next few years when my corsa gives up, just worried about the gear stick position 
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SportBoy
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Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire
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cool cars!
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Gareth F
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Take some helpful modding tips from this 
Lush Honda
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Mike
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I know you can't see it in the pics but that's a stonking colour
I know a guy round here with an Accord Coupe in that colour, looks boss.
I've always liked the Accord Type-Rs
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mark_gsi
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love these, my mate had one had a viper induction kit or somthing on, and it just sounded mental. great cars though.
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marklawton
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glad you got it mate. will pop round soon and have a good look.
did you call into my brothers bodyshop today like you said you would?
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chrex
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i didnt mark no, didnt have the chance. am hoping to go down monday. need it sorting asap really...it is a priority.
Is going to honda next week for a 'healthcheck'...
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Corsa_Sport21
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Awesome choice.Love these cars.Alot of car for the money and Pirates Black is by far the best colour for them.
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Marc
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I've always like the seats in these.
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chrex
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yea, i love the seats...really comfy. hoping to get harnesses on monday for it from tweeks, so they should make a difference too.
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A2H GO
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Do you run a taxi company?
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by chrex
yea, i love the seats...really comfy. hoping to get harnesses on monday for it from tweeks, so they should make a difference too.
Please tell me your joking 
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chrex
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
quote:
Originally posted by chrex
yea, i love the seats...really comfy. hoping to get harnesses on monday for it from tweeks, so they should make a difference too.
Please tell me your joking
well i intend to enjoy driving it...and when you are driving properly, they make a massive difference. I'm getting 4 point clip-in ones so they can be put in and out as and when i like. Its not a problem...and thats down to me wanting to feel safe and comfortble when im driving hard...which a seatbelt doesnt provide, i hate the things!
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Adam-D
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its not that clean now i can tell you....
harnesess all the way. bmw will be gettin a pair.... possibly today
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gavin18787
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Looks good, only heard good things about them too
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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andy1868
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nice car, its a lovely colour too
out of interest, which honda garage are you taking it to?
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RS6
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great cars these are!
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chrex
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quote:
Originally posted by andy1868
nice car, its a lovely colour too
out of interest, which honda garage are you taking it to?
two mills in queensferry
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andy1868
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ahhhhh goodo, my advice would be to steer clear of lookers (thought you may be taking it to Liverpool) i've had bad experiences with the southport branch the previous owner had taken the teg to the liverpool branch for its entire life so may be alright. i was just gonna warn you but i suppose it doesn't matter now 
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chrex
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ah thanks for the heads up. Na i've got the Two Mills Honda dealer down the road...so its going there.
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CORSA NUT
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Chrex you live in Pensby?? So do i Were bouts mate?
Give me a go in your car! i may want one
[Edited on 21-02-2010 by CORSA NUT]
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corsa1416v
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not a fan of black tbh
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Tom
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My brother had a pirates black accord type r, he sold it to our mate for £1500 as it needed a new box (it's 3rd one), my mate is now selling it but not sure how much for. I hope you've got one with a good box, I think it's the syncro mesh something to do with 5th gear that breaks and they aren't cheap to fix.
Lovely car, lots of grip, great engine, great seats, enjoy!
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