I'm Lionel, from France (near Paris). I just bought an Accord Type R (Pirates black, MY 2000) that... I already own 4 years ago !
When I saw in in the adds, I couldn't let it go. Some of you may know me, I was in Silverstone some years ago. We did a picture will all Type Rs for my book Road to the red zone: the Honda Type R story.
I really like the "raw" character of the CH1. I had FN2, FK2, FD2 and DC5. The FD2 looks like the finest FWD car I had but RHD is a pain in France and its price is rising constantly.
The Accord offers a more relaxed drive, it will be perfect for me.
But I forgot how the engine felt. Compared to the K20A engine, it really feels empty below VTEC and the suspension is quite soft.
So I'm planning various optimisations. The exhaust is a little bit tired, so I may go to Solid fabrications (manifold + cat + catback).
Also, the K&N Typhoon seems a good choicefor the intake. With a remap, it will be all I guess. If I can have 230/240 bhp and a better torque curve, it will be enough.
Now the suspension. I had Ohlins coilover on the FD2 it was perfect. I'm not sure it exists for CH1. So maybe MeisterR ? Did anyone tried them ?
After that, maybe good brake pads and it will be all. I drive +/- 15 000 a year, and maybe 1 or 2 trackdays just for fun, so it will not be a track toy.
If you guys have ideas or feedbacks on the parts I mentionned, I'd be very happy to have your opinions !
More pictures later. :-)
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This post has been edited by Accord77: 16 May 2021 - 11:52 AM