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[m1ke]

I left it in an FN2 after a test drive.

[DANCTRs-o-t]

Is the FN2 simply a catalogue of compromises..... discuss

Yes.

Discussion over

[xdcx]

The design of Type R models was originally focused on race conditions, with an emphasis on minimizing weight, and maximizing performance potential (e.g. engine tuning, suspension set-up). Thus, Type R models were first conceived for racetracks. However, due to Honda's increased focus on their highly regarded VTEC engines, the Type R was eventually designed for a much wider market.

Basically when Honda wanted more pennies from a main stream audience, they changed the goal posts on what would be released in a Type R variant.

It's only got worse and worse with each model through the years, and the FN2 is the pinnacle of how worthless the Type R badge has really become.

[RoBMX]

I'm going to go with a classic variant on the much repeated argument:

FN2's are gay. :ymca:

[sn:afu]

True Type R's are made in Japan and then imported to the UK :salut:

None of this made in the UK nonsense, and especially none of this made in the UK, shipped to Japan and then imported back crap either :bad-words:

[DEZIBOY]

Referring to the original question. Does that mean you all agree then!!!

[sn:afu]

Referring to the original question. Does that mean you all agree then!!!

See my above post

[bornlucky1]

Pretty sure it was the fn2 that has rusting issues tbh.

Your Ep3 looks like postman pats little red van :thumbup:

Probably, but at least it doesnt look like the guy who designed it was tripping on acid while watching a horror movie when he drew the first sketch.

[DANCTRs-o-t]

True Type R's are made in Japan and then imported to the UK :salut:

None of this made in the UK nonsense, and especially none of this made in the UK, shipped to Japan and then imported back crap either :bad-words:

:salut: :thumbup:

These mere mortals will always fail to understand this until they become true to the JDM way.....

[xdcx]

True Type R's are made in Japan and then imported to the UK :salut:

None of this made in the UK nonsense, and especially none of this made in the UK, shipped to Japan and then imported back crap either :bad-words:

That worm you just put in here has a hook in it. I ain't daft.

[Superbully]

I left it in an FN2 after a test drive.

If you can't beat em, join em huh Mike

[Superbully]

You're talking about the FN2 Type S yeah?

Even if he is trolling, a Type S thats every bit as quick as your EP3........how embarrassing for you.

I thought you would have spotted my obvious troll post in an obvious troll thread.
Seems you've now gifted me a complimentary sprung taRp :roflmao:

As Iv'e said before an obvious troll is obvious and I just wanted to see who'd bite. And you did.

A trying to wriggle out of it fail

[dave84]

car design has moved on since the Ep3 dated bread van,the fn2 is just as fast and if you wrap it you probably will have a better change of surviving. All the same thrills wraped in a much better package :thumbup:

[rooster84]

The design of Type R models was originally focused on race conditions, with an emphasis on minimizing weight, and maximizing performance potential (e.g. engine tuning, suspension set-up). Thus, Type R models were first conceived for racetracks. However, due to Honda's increased focus on their highly regarded VTEC engines, the Type R was eventually designed for a much wider market.

Basically when Honda wanted more pennies from a main stream audience, they changed the goal posts on what would be released in a Type R variant.

It's only got worse and worse with each model through the years, and the FN2 is the pinnacle of how worthless the Type R badge has really become.

Spot on :bigthumb:

[DEZIBOY]

Now moving on to the next question. Why is the FN2 quicker than the DC5 & EP3???

[gringosteve]

Because it has footwell lights and a vtec indicator

[tomhighton]

Now moving on to the next question. Why is the FN2 quicker than the DC5 & EP3???

Because there so ugly you have to drive fast so no one sees you in one :badrazz:

[DEZIBOY]

[Mart]

FD2 > All but the NSX-R. Fact.

[sn:afu]

FD2 > All but the NSX-R. Fact.

Apart from a DC5 of course