The FD2 is a truly special car from Honda. But do I still feel the same way about it after 1 year and several issues? I brought my car to a road trip to Nan province with some friends to answer the question. #fd2
Close to that bike at 13:47 !!! Great comentary actually, your driving with the story line was very captivating. Good luck with your journey buddy, those Are great numbers for just a compression upgrade ! "It doesn't need more tw, you just need to rev it higher" YES. 😎
No you don't want it to be RWD. The most magical part of driving a Honda everyday is that it's more simple than other cars, NA, light, FWD, fast n fun enough, easier to maintain, etc. Think about it.
sounds like it was first caused by a novice driver, then bad engine rebuild or a lemon k20a. Stock k20 is best imo, im 330k kms into my k20z3. No issues over 10 years of ownership
because im curious for my own K20, This engine set up seems very basic as far as I understand. "stock" K20A aside from higher comp and valve springs & valves? stock manifolds? less is more to me with my FA5. Trying to keep the car simple like yourself. My GE fit is what got me here after being an STI lifer. This generation of civic has more character than its given credit.
I never even thought about the difference a smaller steering wheel would make? Just changing that standard steering wheel with a good, smaller aftermarket/tuner wheel to nicely weight up the steering is a great and easy solution to this problem.
Greetings from Australia, thanks for the update on your ride... glad you still enjoying it. Would you consider getting cams and a header in the future? Before I touch the block, I intend to get performance cams and upgraded headers for my FD2R. The goal is 300hp. With all these newer cars like Hyundais i30n faster out of the box, I feel like more power is a must. Type R for the win!!!
yea I think the next mod I will do will be header and exhaust the current setup is not ideal for the power it is making but I also want to avoid turning this car into an un-dailyable car. because part of the charm of this car is in its versatility.
Totally agree. The fd2 drives like a gem with around 250-260. Anything over this range will turn the car into something else since you will need quite a lot of enhancement mods in order to put the power down to the wheels without wheel spin such as 265 tyres as well as full race bushing replacement and reinforce drive shaft etc. If looking for pure power, may as well go for another car since the overall balance will be out of place to make anything over 270 on wheel. What makes this car fun is being able to pedal on the floor while maintaining the control of it (pro driver is another story of course)
The stock Honda steering is always the first thing I would swap. The stock wheel feels hollow and where else nowadays can you swap aftermarket steering wheels without worrying about the extra buttons?
By the way, which type of petrol you pump for your FD2R? I've tried PTT Iuubu yellow colour benzene in 2019, I felt power lost. In 2022 & 2023 I use PTT gasohol95 orange colour. It was better. I do use octane booster too
Hi From the UK. I'm thinking of buying a 2009 FD2. What do you think of the car? Is it amazing. Why did you have to rebuild the engine as this really scares me and would it happen to me? Is the car easily to live with? Too stiff? Thanks Richard
The K20 engines these cars came with are pretty bulletproof and can easily see over 300,000km with basic (but regular) maintenance. A lot of them do like burning oil so definitely keep an eye on that. His engine was blown up due to his friend misshifting, causing the engine to hit 12,000rpm, but that sort of error can just about kill any engine. Suspension-wise, Type R's are quite stiff but everyone has different tolerances - I'd say take one for a drive first.
in this specific civic no other steering wheel looks good than factory in my opinion obv. it may feel good for track :) already written before you start to say about how it changes the driving feel.
Yea factory wheel is nice But mine was rattley and the leather was getting worn. So i decided to go for a change. You also save quite a bit of weight it. About 2kg lol
@@FizzyMotors alcantara wheel cover would be nice option but overall 2kg reduction is worthy i guess :) because the factory feel is already faded. so fun part is just begins.
@@jovindahschannel actually i hate alcantara wheels. They are so hard to maintain and i dont like the texture on my hands because i get sweaty hands when i drive fast. I much prefer leather. I think alcantara should only be used for racing with gloves.
Hi mate, im having the same issue as u.. i did engine overhaul twice and its still consuming engine oil.. can i check u just replace valve stem and guides and it solved the issue?
@@mooselau oh man i have so much respect for you Singaporean car guys. It takes so much money and effort to live a fun car life there. Make sure the engine oil is not leaking to somewhere before you assume it’s being burnt. My engine by and oil pan is very dry and my exhaust and bumper is very black/brown, thats how i know. I assume an engine rebuild is quite costly in Singapore. I suggest the following: Check piston compression. Identify if any piston is lower on pressure. Check spark plugs. See if the tip is oily on the piston with low(er) compression. If possible you can get a borescope to see the piston and cylinder walls. From there you will have some information as to what’s going on.
@@FizzyMotorsmy oil pan is also dry and its not leaking, im sure its being burnt. But the thing is there isnt any smoke coming out from my exhaust. Thanks for the recommendation i will get tat checked our. For your bumper and exhaust being brown could it be u de-catted? cos de-catting will result in the bumper being brown.
@mooselau yea my car is decatted. I also dont really see any smoke when driving, its hard to see from the mirror. But if youre in a car following ull probably see it
