Type R and VTEC owners

Matt-Page · 21 Jul 2014 at 14:36

I've heard the best induction kit to buy is the Tegiwa. Apparently there is another which is the same but it is more expensive.

Where is the best place to buy one? I've seen it here: http://tegiwaeuro.co.uk/tegiwa-civic-type-r-ep3-carbon-fibre-intake-airbox-kit-521/

But wondered if there was a cheaper supplier?

DJ_Bucho · 21 Jul 2014 at 14:41

Matt-Page said:
I've heard the best induction kit to buy is the Tegiwa. Apparently there is another which is the same but it is more expensive.

Where is the best place to buy one? I've seen it here: http://tegiwaeuro.co.uk/tegiwa-civic-type-r-ep3-carbon-fibre-intake-airbox-kit-521/

But wondered if there was a cheaper supplier?

Have you tried looking for one 2nd hand on the likes of Civinfo? I guess it depends how quickly you want one, but there's always some good quality parts up for sale on there

Soul.Survivor · 21 Jul 2014 at 14:47

DJ_Bucho said:
Have you tried looking for one 2nd hand on the likes of Civinfo? I guess it depends how quickly you want one, but there's always some good quality parts up for sale on there

He'd be better off looking at ctro for Ep3 stuff, civinfo is mostly for fn2's

Stormster · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:00

I didn't mean any harm by it guys

Although I thought I read his car did have a dodgy decat and ropey induction kit chucked on, what else?

I'm only messing and I never scrimped with my EP3 in my mind either, I don't think I'd ever find one as nice without spending about 8 grand! Shame I had to sell.

I'll always like what I like, to me the exhaust helped to benefit the car and I didn't pay for it any way, the last guy did, it was the only mod.

Matt-Page · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:01

Soul.Survivor said:
He'd be better off looking at ctro for Ep3 stuff, civinfo is mostly for fn2's

Just had a look on CTRO. There is one on there for £320 but, that isn't much cheaper than a brand new one from Tegiwa....

Soul.Survivor · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:05

Matt-Page said:
Just had a look on CTRO. There is one on there for £320 but, that isn't much cheaper than a brand new one from Tegiwa....

Tegiwa is a copy of the Groupe M, both equally as good as each other but if you've got £350 to spend, you might aswell get yourself a genuine second hand groupe m induction kit

rjk · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:43

NathWraith said:
I fitted my rotas as they are wider than stock to account for my AD08's.

They look better than stock. Lighter too apparantly.

But they are not volks. Nor are they £2000.

dat rota justification.

NathWraith · 21 Jul 2014 at 16:32

rjkoneill said:
dat rota justification.

shhh weekend boi

Leeum · 21 Jul 2014 at 17:06

EnzoSmithers said:
This is really worrying to read, I've got a dc5 somewhere in the middle of the bengal sea via JM Imports at the moment, not good to read at all. Leeum, was it Andy you did all your dealings with or Jurgen?

Another DC5 in Newcastle?! They'll be as common as EP3s round here soon.

Jurgen was the one I was dealing with. My advice would be to go over it with a fine tooth comb before you settle the balance and drive it away. Don't be fobbed off like I was if they've cut corners like not having the tracking done after changing track rod ends etc.

DJ_Bucho · 21 Jul 2014 at 17:20

Leeum said:
Another DC5 in Newcastle?! They'll be as common as EP3s round here soon.

Jurgen was the one I was dealing with. My advice would be to go over it with a fine tooth comb before you settle the balance and drive it away. Don't be fobbed off like I was if they've cut corners like not having the tracking done after changing track rod ends etc.

You in Newcastle mate, I'm just outside Durham and work in Sunderland. I own a red FN2

loltim · 21 Jul 2014 at 20:40

Stormster said:
I didn't mean any harm by it guys Although I thought I read his car did have a dodgy decat and ropey induction kit chucked on, what else? I'm only messing and I never scrimped with my EP3 in my mind either, I don't think I'd ever find one as nice without spending about 8 grand! Shame I had to sell.

I'll always like what I like, to me the exhaust helped to benefit the car and I didn't pay for it any way, the last guy did, it was the only mod.

Are you still butthurt that I don't like your Vauxhall Astra? haha.

dodgy decat and ropey induction kit? Neither were mods to my taste but there was nothing wrong with them. Certainly no evidence of skimping on the previous owners part. Standard airbox and Berk highflow cat were fitted within a few weeks of me owning it.

Alloys are also powder coated to a high standard. Problem is, the colour is horrific

They're booked in for 7th aug.

Rybo89 · 21 Jul 2014 at 21:53

Guys how much would a hard top set me back roughly? Is it a simple on/off jobby?

Scottland · 21 Jul 2014 at 22:01

Hard tops go from £400 upwards roughly. You also need the fitting kit which is the same again! You can get a cheaper non Honda version of the fitting kit for around £100 I think, but don't know much about them.

loltim · 21 Jul 2014 at 22:05

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-s20...140122125356&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=181453602073&rt=nc

tempted to sell mine

very simple but it's a two man job to lift it over the car. release both front strikers, release two rear handles, unplug rear screen heater, lift up.

TheDome · 21 Jul 2014 at 22:08

loltim said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-s20...140122125356&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=181453602073&rt=nc

tempted to sell mine

very simple but it's a two man job to lift it over the car. release both front strikers, release two rear handles, unplug rear screen heater, lift up.

You can do it youself if you take it slow and careful. since the hardtop itself is quite light. I do mine myself most of the time!

Scottland · 21 Jul 2014 at 22:12

Its nice to have the option, but I'm not sure id pick one up if I didn't have one. I'd rather spend the money on a banger for the winter months

Rybo89 · 21 Jul 2014 at 22:23

Soft top looks dank though.... Looks so much better with a hard top on.

£1.2k though... I could buy a decent car with that, 2 decent-ish cars infact

loltim · 21 Jul 2014 at 22:26

I thought the same Rybo, but not having the roof down in summer is criminal.

TheDome said:
You can do it youself if you take it slow and careful. since the hardtop itself is quite light. I do mine myself most of the time!

Sounds like I need to visit the gym. I nearly broke my back when I tried lifting it over the back of the car.

edit: are you sure yours is OEM? it's widely known as a two man job, but mainly for the awkwardness of it rather than the weight. I love this guys hoist

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/931...-take-off-top/page__p__21446914#entry21446914

rjk · 21 Jul 2014 at 22:42

£1.2k for a hardtop.
Dreamland.

I made having a hardtop a thing as I love the way they look, and I thought I would keep it on most of the time.

I was wrong.

TheDome · 21 Jul 2014 at 23:01

loltim said:
Sounds like I need to visit the gym. I nearly broke my back when I tried lifting it over the back of the car.

No its OEM alright but like you said its awkward more than anything else.

But like said above the idea of the hardtop is really better than the reality. I had to have one with hardtop, If I was to buy again I really wouldn't care.