Owner
Richard Pardon (Dynax)
Time owned
December 2008 to Present
Why did you choose a Type R?
I’ve always had an avid interest in cars growing up. Motorsport is a big passion of mine, competing in different forms such as Formula TKM and Formula Rotax Max. With a background like this, I wanted to own a brand which not only made great cars, but also had a history/interest in motorsport.
Naturally the ‘Type R’ variant sprung to mind with it’s racing pedigree. However being young at the time, insurance was high and not the most sensible of options. This lead me to my first car, a Honda Civic EP1 which later turned into a full trackday project (Featured in Max Power and Japanese ‘Option’ Magazine).
Still aspiring to own one, upon turning 20 the EP1 was sold and made way for an immaculate 2004 Cosmic Grey Civic Type-R.
Here starts a long story with the transformation of what I once told myself would be a ‘standard’ car. The car is now engineered towards a track-focused setup and the full build up from Day 1 of purchase can be seen here on my blogsite:
http://dynax.trackshot.co.uk
Tell us about your modifications?
My first car has a lot to answer for here. With a lot of trial and error, it has given me the knowledge of what’s good and what’s not. This meant I wanted to the fit the best modifications possible first time around. Every individual part enhances the cars handling/performance/stopping/stability characteristics in some way. The overall goal is to make it quicker around a track.
It’s a great learning curve, and it has given me many hours of enjoyment, both driving and working on.
Do you have any future plans for the car?
The car is always evolving with a lot of plans having been made for this year. As usual everything will be documented on my blogsite as and when it happens so keep an eye out.
I attend almost every UK car show and track the car when possible. No doubt you’ll see it around so feel free to say hello!
Spec list
Engine & Transmission -
• Hondata K-Pro ECU
• RBC Inlet Manifold and Karcepts Throttle Body Adaptor
• GruppeM Carbon Fibre Ram Air Intake
• Mocal Blue Silicon Breather Hose
• Hondata Inlet Manifold Gasket
• SFS Blue Silicon Inlet Hose
• Energy Suspension Engine Mount Inserts
• J’s Racing Oil Sump Magnetic Drain Bolt
• 3 Stage Pearl White/Blue Rocker Cover
• Denso Laser Iridium Spark Plugs
• Carbon Fibre Spark Plug Cover
• Aluminium Shifter Bushings
• Aluminium Cable Bushings
• Spoon Reseviour Covers
• Silkolene Pro-s 5w40
• HAMP Oil Filter
Chassis –
• Eibach Pro Street S Coilovers
• J’s Racing Rear Strut Brace
• JDM 22mm Front Anti-Roll Bar
• JDM 22mm Rear Anti-Roll Bar
• SPC Camber Arms
• SPC Camber Bolts
• Custom Track Geometry Setup
Brakes -
• Rotora 4 Pot Billet Aluminum Alloy Racing Calipers
• Rotora 330mm Cross Drilled and Slotted Discs
• AEM Powerslot 330mm Floating Rear Discs
• HEL Braided Orange Brake Hose Lines
• Pagid RS4-2 ‘Blue’ Track Pads
• Brake Master Cylinder Stopper
• Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid
Exhaust -
• DC5 4-2 Manifold
• J’s Racing 2-1 Downpipe
• Toda High Power Exhaust System
• Polyurethane Exhaust Mounts
Exterior –
• Mugen ‘Seibon’ Carbon Fibre Adjustable Wing
• Mugen ‘Seibon’ Carbon Fibre Vented Bonnet
• Mugen Facelift Front Lower Lip Spoiler
• JDM Wind Deflectors
• 6000k HID Headlights
• LED Sidelight Bulbs
• LED Numberplate Bulbs
Interior -
• Bride Gias Low Max Seats
• Bride Type RO Seat Rails
• Takata MPH-341 4 Point Harnesses
• Skunk2 Racing Billet Aluminium Shift Knob
• Richbrook Carbon Fibre Tax Disc Holder
• DC5 Aluminum Foot Rest
• S2000 Starter Button
• JDM Red Carpet
• JDM Red Mats
Wheels & Tyres
• Takata Green Powdercoated OEM Wheels
• Road – Yokohama Parada Spec 2 Tyres
• Track – Toyo R888 Semi Slick Tyres
I.C.E.
• JVC AVX820 Headunit
• JVC KS-U30 Ipod Adaptor
• Alpine Type-R 12″ Subwoofer
• Rockford Fosgate 2 CH Amplifier
• Rockford Fosgate Component Speakers
• Custom Built Fibreglass Subwoofer Enclosure
