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Kam's 2000 Honda Civic - The "Un-shitbox" Era

From the time I was knee-high to a grasshopper, my fascination with cars was already in full gear. Picture a fourth-grader, wide-eyed and excited, collecting Hot Wheels like they were precious gems. But, my true automotive odyssey began when the school bell rang, and I would race to my friend's house to play Gran Turismo 4 and Midnight Club: Los Angeles on the PlayStation 2. 

As the pixels danced on the screen, I found myself captivated by watching the race replays and attempting to capture the "perfect" photo – the kind that you’d find in the glossy pages of car magazines. And so, my journey into the realm of automotive photography ignited.

Around that time, my older brothers were like modern-day mechanics, forever bringing home various models of Toyotas: an '80s MR2, a trio of Z20 Soarers, and a rare Toyota Aerocabin; our driveway resembled a makeshift garage. My adventure into car ownership was marked by an AE92 Corolla, but my teenage stubbornness veered me toward a 2006 Ford Focus hatch, courtesy of an aversion to the Corolla's short shifter gearbox. Hindsight whispers that I should've stuck with the Corolla, yet the die was cast, and the Ford Focus introduced me to the world of compact cars, eventually paving the way for my 2000 Honda Civic.

I got the Civic in November 2021 during a tough time in my life. It was bone-stock, except for a few upgrades from the previous owner, like an Integra DC5 steering wheel and a set of GSR Blades. At first, I had big plans. I wanted to wrap it in baby blue, get smoked headlights and taillights, a Type R Wing, and Enkei RPF1s. The definition of being a really immature car enthusiast, more interested in making it look cool rather than making it drive better; then again. what else would you expect from a 21-year-old with limited mechanical knowledge.

My interest in the EK Civic came from a family friend named Simon, aka Joydrive. He made a video series documenting his Racewars build, and later buying the now infamous, yellow "ClichEK." I liked the way these cars were designed and having driven a Ford Focus for most of my time on the road, it made sense to get something similar in size. 

My Civic remained untouched for a while, other than the addition of EK9 cup holders, a concession to my partner's beverage-holding fatigue during gear changes. This was a subtle upgrade but one that would prove hugely appreciated in the future. Life was good. I had my dream car which was in good condition for its age and reasonably priced (something that is hard to find in the post-covid car market), then came the transformative phase. I bought a new front bumper, front lip, and Type R grille, as well as "angel eye" headlights, and rear lip, which is still in my garage waiting to be put on as I write this.

The plot thickened on a fateful commute home from work when I had a run-in with a BMW X5 on the highway. The envisioned “RICE” build took a backseat as smashed headlights and a misaligned engine bay/ bonnet demanded attention. Salvaging replacement parts from the wreckers, I resurrected my Civic, mechanically intact but aesthetically bruised. It was demotivating to spend time and money making it look a certain way, only to have it go back to how it was before. Time passed and it simply existed as just another car, until Simon made a video revealing the upgrades he made to his build. 

Fast forward to today, other than hitting a tow ball at the end of 2023, the car remains the same since I fixed it after the accident. I found my dream wheels on Facebook Marketplace, which was a feel-good moment, and after speaking to a couple of people, the road ahead is clear. Cut and polish, installation of the front and rear lip, coilovers so I can put the RPF1s on, and install the replacement number plates which are on its way. The trajectory now leans towards a clean, OEM plus build; a different path from what I first envisioned. For those who are interested in infrequent Civic updates, I often post progress photos on my car Instagram (@EK1WA), until next time; welcome to the “Un-shitbox” chapter.

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Hey guys! Just wanted to apologize for my absent due to doing some stuff as you may expected, but this time is that I'm getting done with my latest 👨‍👦👔Father's Day artwork from yesterday and should be ready as my next DeviantArt post by next week soon. Though it will be other stuff that I'll be encounter like I did promised to my P-Pal I can have free time for our secret art trade and I should've bring my latest E3 announcement post from Nintendo. Need least to say, it was not easy to check my listings. 😥

Nevertheless, glad to know of what I finished my Father's Day artwork from yesterday and I can have free time I wanted....for now at least. I still be busy through my P-Pal's posts to cover first and this one was really huge for him playing his favorite game ever since he got from last year's 🎅Christmas: Gran Tursimo Sport! It happened back in June 5th, 2021 where he shows his racing progress in three posts that I decided to show three links of it. Hoping my P-Pal will be okay with this reblog post that I'll be doing, but had to tell ya it worth knowing. There's so many details to explain so I wanted to take time to say my thoughts down below. Anyways, let's get started for the first one.

Part 1

I really like his recording video where he revealed his first gift car of the 🚗Honda Civic Type R. It'll be wrong that he can't enter without his starter car to earn first. It was thankful when the game have him as a gift to get started his racing career for GT Sport.

🐰🖌Maxwell: Yeah! Also it was cool to see its starter menu that really had history of cars and other famous people who been driving with it. ☺👍🏼Gonna say it was interesting; especially with its intro that was epic and the music only 🐱🎺Noteson can love.♥️

Part 2

After checking a preview for my P-Pal bring us their "Brand Central"; which is a car line up of all brands and manufacturer from all around the world was impressive one. Though knowing from comparison with Gran Tursimo 6's that it had so much than Sport's. Even so, I went to their wiki site to learn how much did GT6 have: 1, 279 cars and 111 manufacturer.

🐰👊💥May: Now compared to GT Sport after we look into another wiki site was 337 cars. We understand that GT Sport had less vehicles than from previous racing games. At least knowing also this game giving the cars fully details. 🙂👌🏼

Part 3

And now finally here's the third one that I'll stop it here, but I'm promised I'll get into more of my P-Pal's GT Sport racing progress posts later on. So stay tuned. Anyways for the third part, it was a nice easter egg reference from developers they put to remind that will never forget the past history of other Gran Tursimo games. Listening the remix version from 🏁🏎🎮Gran Tursimo 2 theme song is one example and it really does have nostalgic feelings in tunes. In which my P-Pal been playing his racing game for some long time. Now it looks like this song now available for GT Sports when my P-Pal enters the campaign mode more often. Nice! ☺👍🏼

🦊⚽️Sam: Indeed it will, A-Pal! By the way, did you forget to mention since hearing Gran Tursimo 7 will not only coming to PS5, but also the recent PS4 Consoles as well?

Yeah. It was an unexpected news for it been announced already and could be good thing since the PS5 consoles could be tricky to find in stores. Not to mention they're much expensive that cost some pretty penny, but sadly most of all was gotten hands of scalpers who's been getting those PS5 consoles quickly online. Which is unfortunate news for 🐘����🧹Jumbo was just looking forward to get one sooner this year....I'm hoping it would end soon if that happens. 😔

Anyways, here's to hoping if Gran Tursimo 7 is coming to PS4 so my P-Pal will try it out; with slightly turn down graphics from the PS5 version.

Stay tuned as I'll be bring my second related Gran Tursimo Sports reblog post in three links in one. Again, hoping my P-Pal will be okay with this.

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Renault Megane R.S. 2021 update Info

Five-door, turbocharged, auto-only Megane RS is unashamed of the new school - but don't hold that against it.

It's becoming the norm to speak of a golden era for hot hatches. Fast, practical, huge fun and inexpensive to run; the class-leading contenders let you have it all. Yet given how long this period has lasted, it might be better to consider brilliant hot hatches as mere par for the course in 2021. There simply isn't a dud in the line-up, from Fiesta ST through Toyota GR Yaris to Mercedes-AMG A45. Buyers are spoilt for choice - and the manufacturers have upped their game accordingly.

It was into a sector only marginally less competitive than 2021's that the third iteration of Renault Sport Megane arrived. The brief was tough - to keep the old guard of R.S. fans happy while bringing new buyers into the fold - but the form book spoke for itself: Renault Sport had been the standard bearers since the turn of the century.

As it transpired, the old 280 and 300 Trophy (all models now have 300hp, and the manual option has gone) achieved as many hits as they did misses. There was a lot to like in isolation, the Renault Megane being exciting and engaging in its own way, but the fact remained that it wasn't as fun to drive as its predecessor nor as nice to use every day as a Golf GTI. Of course, it escaped no one that the former was hard to achieve while pursuing the latter.

Now, three years later, we have a facelift. And, more importantly than that, a Renault Sport facelift. Which, for whatever reason, often feel like more than the sum of their parts. A tinker of this and a tweak of that often seem to have significant influence - think Clio 197 to 200 and Megane 225 to 300. Furthermore, the Megane tested here might just be the best option in the range: the Sport chassis with that now-compulsory EDC dual-clutch gearbox. Few will mourn the demise of the obdurate manual or the stiffness of a Trophy chassis, which can be wearing on the road. If the Megane is really going to be up with the class best - the i30 N now has a DCT option as well, plus there's the Focus ST automatic - then it's most probably in this configuration.

INTERIOR

It's funny how quickly and substantially quality perceptions alter. Back in 2018 the Mk7 Golf GTI was still being lauded for the cohesion of its cabin, against which the old Megane R.S. could only offer an unresponsive touchscreen, cheap ventilation controls and awkward integration of the manual gearbox. It was far from brilliant.

How times have changed. Not only has the latest Golf seemingly dropped the ball as far as ease of use goes, but Renault’s new EasyLink system has also moved the Megane's interior on leaps and bounds. Still a portrait layout and now with a 9.3-inch display, it rights the wrongs of before: specifically, the screen responds promptly to every command and maintains the consistent smartphone connection it couldn't manage before. With more vibrant displays and user-friendly menus, in addition, EasyLink is a big step forward for the Megane.

That's not the only thing, either. Those scratchy, unsatisfying controls for the air-con have been upgraded to weightier, higher-quality knurled dials, again a noticeable improvement and vastly preferable to the weird VW sliding scale. The R.S.-branded 'Multi-Sense' drive mode button - cycling through Comfort, Normal, Sport, Race and MySense - has been enlarged and repositioned from the dash to the transmission tunnel. Again, it's another small point that improves usability - it's far easier for your left hand to reach now, and no longer means the hazards might be pressed by accident.

Though Renault offers Recaro seats (and, it says, a 20mm lower driving position as a result) as an option on the Trophy, there's precious little cause for complaint in the standard ones. They don't look as racy, sure, but are well-sited, decently supportive and plenty comfortable enough. Perhaps the driving position isn't beyond improvement - the pedals are a little offset, and more reach adjustment would benefit the taller driver - but it is extremely competitive in a way its predecessor was not.

ENGINE & GEARBOX

The Megane is unique in its segment for using just 1.8-litres to make 300hp. Most rivals deploy 2.0-litre engines, and the Focus ST offers fully another half a litre of swept capacity from its 2.3-litre Ecoboost. For the Renault, a bore of 79.7mm and a stroke of 90.1mm means 1,798cc in total, with 300hp at 6,000rpm and 399.97Nm at 2,400rpm - as per the previous model, and competitive in its class. The closest rival on paper would be Hyundai's i30 N DCT, with 280hp and 391.83Nm.

Interestingly, given the hot hatch trend, the Megane only uses six gears for its dual-clutch automatic - all other rivals have seven, and the Hyundai goes with eight. The seven-speed is used in the Alpine A110 with the same engine isn't rated for the additional torque. It makes the R.S. a tad busier on the motorway than might be expected, cruising at little less than 3,000rpm, and can't aid fuel economy either - the official combined is 33, which is the same as Honda's more powerful, manual-geared Civic Type R.

Furthermore, although the six-speed auto is broadly speaking a decent gearbox - and comes with nice shift paddles - it isn't without fault. In the sportier drive modes, it's too keen to both hold a gear and kick down, making what might just be a spirited drive feel a lot more frenetic than it needs to. It's prone to indecision, too, and can change at inopportune moments. There are fewer issues in normal conditions, so it's often preferable to take manual control with the paddles for driving a bit quicker - their size and travel make them satisfying to use and the gearbox is responsive to fingertip requests. In the Sport and Race modes, kick down and the automatic upchanges are disabled, too. It's another welcome touch for enthusiasts that aren’t replicated everywhere.

The Megane's engine remains as likeable as ever, performance belying its relatively modest stature. While there isn't the ultimate zeal of something like the Civic's 2.0-litre unit, the R.S. is more than willing to rev; peak torque at higher engine speeds makes it a tad less accessible than some rivals, the flipside being a more thrilling, boostier nature. An augmented induction gurgle isn't unpleasant, especially when complemented by a very vocal set of exhaust pipes. Many have tried (and most have failed) to get the right mixture of civility and silliness from hot hatch exhausts in recent years - none have done it better than Renault.

In terms of raw performance, the numbers are again competitive: the Megane will reach 100km/h in less than six seconds, and reach beyond 257.5km/h. There's never any desire for more, truth be told.

CHASSIS

In a world of increasing chassis configurability - optional dampers on an Octavia vRS bring 15 different settings - it's refreshing to see Renault Sport's confidence in a passive suspension set up. Buy a Sport and you get that chassis; buy a Trophy and you get the Cup chassis - 10 per cent stiffer overall with tweaks to springs, dampers, anti-roll bars and bump stops. There's no chopping and changing. You'll get 19-inch wheels as standard, too; the Sport comes with 18s, though this test car had larger rims optioned on - as most buyers will.

Now, a good passive chassis can be great - superior even, if its compromise is neatly struck. Trouble is a bad one can be a pain in the... well, everywhere really. Which was the old Trophy's issue, really, and it would be a surprise to find it any different this time around - inspirational in the right surroundings and doubtless a boon on circuit, but pretty tough the rest of the time.

For road use, it's hard to argue against the Sport chassis. If not as supple as the good old days, but neither is the Megane punishing, it blends comfort and control really well. Even on the optional, larger wheels you'll not curse it on a motorway journey, nor bemoan its lack of composure on a B-road.

In fact, the R.S. 300 Sport is, broadly speaking, a lot of fun when the road goes from major to minor. The oft-criticised 4Control rear-wheel steer remains standard fitment and, though still not the most intuitive, the system does seem to work better in conjunction with the slightly more accommodating Sport chassis. It's still sharp off centre, albeit not quite as darty and unnerving as previous Trophys. It helps no end that the rest of the car radiates poise - hydraulic bump stops really are handy on a craggy country lane - in the finest French tradition.

What a shame, then, that so much of the hard work is almost undone by the lack of a locking differential. No doubt the Megane was more exposed than usual in miserable January conditions, but to offer a 300hp, front-wheel drive car of any kind with only an open diff (the Trophy's Torsen isn't available on the Sport) seems like madness. Where rivals would dig in and redeploy torque somewhere useful, the Sport pushes wide with one tyre messily spinning up. The Perfohub front suspension, chunky 245-section Bridgestones (on the 19-inch wheel, otherwise 235) and well-sorted traction control do a good job, with far better purchase than might be expected - but ultimately they're fighting a losing battle. This means at those points where the Megane looks set to go from very good to even better, the hardware (or lack thereof) lets the side down.

For those eyeing up the Megane as a Golf GTI alternative, perhaps a traction deficit at the handling limit isn't the end of the world. On the other hand, a limited-slip differential could be on the options list for keen drivers that would make a precious little difference in everyday driving - certainly not in a way that stiffer suspension or a louder exhaust might - while unlocking the best from the chassis. There's little to complain about in the braking department, with 355mm discs up front, and 290mm behind, the former being clamped by Brembo callipers. In that typical Renault Sport fashion, the initial pedal feel is a little soft, but there's decent feel and performance once into the meat of the travel.

COSTS

The current crop of hot hatches is hard enough to separate on the road - and it's much the same on paper. The new Megane RS range begins at R633,900, which will likely lead some to throw up their hands. But consider this: the first Trophy launched in 2005 at R397,000 allowing for inflation that's R596,000 today - that’s not a big difference. Compared to the Renault Megane price, which starts at R325,900 at Group 1 Renault, it seems excessive, but consider all the ‘extras’ you’ll get.

This particular Megane R.S. 300 Sport was R716,360 with extras like the Flame Red paint, 19-inch wheel upgrade, Alcantara upholstery and heated seats. For reference, the last Golf GTI we tested was optioned toR768,793, and the Civic R738,314. Beyond a panoramic sunroof, there isn't anything more to add to the Renault. Smartphone mirroring with the big screen, a 10-inch TFT driver display, BOSE stereo, LED lights, reversing camera and a suite of active safety technology is all standard. That the latter never saw fit to intervene speaks to how well it's integrated.

The older design of dual-clutch means the Megane might be a little more expensive to run than some rivals. A less powerful Golf GTI is officially 5mpg and 25g/km better off, and a Focus ST automatic is said to be capable of 40mpg. Furthermore, as the Megane nudges over 190g/km - depending on wheel size it's 191 or 192g/km.

VERDICT

By and large, this latest Renault Sport Megane update achieves what you'd like every facelift to do: address weaknesses while leaving what was good untouched. So it's still the best looking car in the class, plenty fast enough and apparently built in a way that will dispel all your old French quality myths. In addition, a markedly improved interior makes it more appealing both in the showroom and in day-to-day use - to look at and to sit in, the Megane does feel good as well (if not better than) anything else in its class. You'd be very happy to see this parked on your drive, and that counts for a lot. A Civic Type R might not sit so well in suburbia.

Your priorities will ultimately dictate where the Megane lands in the final pecking order. Those after the best hot hatch to drive are still better served by the Honda, which is more capable overall and just as engaging in its own way. It shouldn't be forgotten, either, that the rear seats and boot are also more accommodating. 

Nevertheless, this latest R.S. 300 remains a deeply impressive and - perhaps just as importantly - exceptionally likeable car. It's a richer, more rewarding experience than anything currently built on the MQB platform, a nicer place to sit than a Focus ST and a real pleasure to drive briskly. This feels like the most successful iteration of the Megane IV R.S. formula yet, with great usability evident alongside an appreciable Renault Sport edge, and deserves wider recognition as a result. It comes highly recommended. But would be even more so with a limited-slip diff.

SPECIFICATION | RENAULT SPORT MEGANE 300 

Engine: 1,798cc 4-cyl, turbo

Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch auto, front-wheel drive

Power (hp): 300@6,000rpm

Torque (Nm): 399.97 @ 2,400rpm

0-100km/h: 5.7 seconds

Top speed: 260km/h

Weight: 1,447kg ('kerbweight without options')

MPG: 33.6 (WLTP)

CO2: 191g/km (WLTP)

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2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition's sharper chops don't come with daily-driving tradeoffs

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2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition's sharper chops don't come with daily-driving tradeoffs

Every Limited Edition is painted Phoenix Yellow.

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The Civic Type R Limited Edition is a screamin’ little hot hatch that’s a serious track weapon. Lighter and sharper than a standard Type R, this small-batch Honda can outrun sports cars costing twice as much, and best of all, none of this added performance comes at the expense of daily-driving comfort.

Like

Sharp steering

Excellent front-end grip

Lots of creature comforts

Don’t Like

Outdated infotainment tech

Expensive upgrade

A quick history lesson: After the Type R launched in 2017, Honda used it to set a blistering 7-minute, 43.8-second lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, making this Civic the fastest front-wheel-drive production car to run the infamous German course. But then the Renault Megane RS Trophy-R came along and trounced the Type R’s record, beating the Civic by 4 whole seconds. When the Type R Limited Edition debuted in the before-times of early 2020, a Honda executive told me it was born out of the desire to reclaim that FWD hot lap title. And following the Type R LE’s recent record lap at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan — where it beat the Megane Trophy-R, by the way — Honda’s confident the ‘Ring crown will soon belong to the Civic once again. 

In order to shed time while shredding laps, Honda opted to cut weight rather than boost power. The Limited Edition’s 2.0-liter turbo I4 carries over from the base Type R unchanged, producing 306 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 295 pound-feet of torque at 2,500 rpm. The 2021 LE’s six-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential, suspension hardware and Brembo front brakes are all identical to those on the 2020 Type R, too.

2021 Limited Edition sharpens the awesome Honda Civic Type R

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Instead, Honda cut 50 pounds out of the US-spec Civic Type R by deleting the rear wiper, removing the cargo cover, fitting lighter-weight BBS wheels and removing a whole bunch of sound-deadening material — 28 pounds worth, in fact. That “US-spec” qualification is important, by the way; Limited Edition models sold in other markets drop an additional 30 pounds thanks to the removal of the audio system and air conditioning.

Now, before you bitch about the US not getting the full Limited Edition lightweight experience, here’s another history lesson: When Honda launched the track-ready S2000 CR in 2007, the radio and air conditioning were optional, but only a super-duper-small percentage of Americans ordered the CR this way. So unless you’re planning to use your personal CTRLE to set a lap record, which you aren’t, maybe just crank some tunes and enjoy the cool breeze of your AC. Americans always think they want a stripped-out car until they actually have to live with it.

A set of forged-aluminum BBS wheels lowers the Type R’s weight by 18 pounds.

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Because it’s lighter, the Limited Edition has slightly different adaptive damping and electronic steering calibrations than a standard Type R. The dampers keep the Civic controlled while accounting for the trimmer body, and after driving a Limited Edition back to back with a Type R Touring on track, the steering tweaks are really noticeable. Turn-in is much sharper with quicker response, but there’s still tons of feel and feedback through the wheel. I’m into it.

Off the track, the changes are less obvious, but nevertheless appreciated. You’ll feel the sharper turn-in, but the retuned adaptive damper settings don’t really alter (read: ruin) the Type R’s ride quality in the city or on the highway. Honestly, the Limited Edition just helps reinforce what makes the Civic Type R so great to begin with: Lots of turbo power, a slick-shifting six-speed stick and an incredibly capable front-wheel-drive setup. This all makes for a seriously chuckable little hot hatch. The Type R has always been a giant-slayer — you can chase down Porsche 911s on mountain roads all day long — and the Limited Edition is no different.

The lack of sound-deadening material does result in a lot more cabin noise, but it’s not that big of a deal. Comfortable and nicely appointed as it may be, the standard Civic Type R isn’t exactly a serene highway cruiser, so I don’t think most people will notice the added roar from the wind and tires.

This little thing’s a riot.

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As far as creature comforts are concerned, the Limited Edition has everything you’ll find on the normal Type R Touring. The sport seats are as supportive as they are cushy and a 7-inch central touchscreen has embedded navigation as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. You get a whole mess of driver-assistance features, too, including forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. The only thing that’s missing? Heated seats. Still. Sigh.

Honda will build 1,000 examples of the Civic Type R Limited Edition for global distribution, with 600 available in the US. They’re all painted Phoenix Yellow and will have a serialized plaque on the dash.

With a $44,950 price tag (including $955 for destination), the Limited Edition costs $6,500 more than the 2021 Type R Touring. That’s likely easy enough for a serious fanboy, collector or track rat to swing, and as is the case with all Type R-badged Hondas , the 600 US-spec cars will surely be sold in short order. Thankfully, the Type R Touring offers 98% of the experience, so if you can’t snag one of the Limited Editions, there’s still plenty of hot hatch greatness to go around.