Dave Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Ok, as most of you know, I've been debating which Honda to sell as I can't keep ip with trying to work on all 3 of them. The deck was always going to stay, so she's safe. So I had to decide between Ruby (Civic VTi MB6) and Lexy (Civic TypeS FN1), which one do I sell. The one which stayed was going to have to become my daily driver. But I couldn't decide, because I loved the thrill of driving Ruby (the fun and the power) but couldnt go back to driving her every day. And I loved the creature comforts, the safety, and the solidness of Lexy............But she just didn't have the fun factor having no power! What to do!!!? After a month of sleepless nights (seriously!), Gayle came up with the perfect solution! Sell em both and buy a TypeR! It made perfect sense, because with that I can have the best of both the MB6 and the TypeS all rolled into one! So, with Lexy traded in, it's time to introduce the new TypeR in my life, Roxy! one thing i was stuck on was what do we call her?? Then again, Gayle came up trumps! She's replacing Ruby and Lexy, so a combination of those two names would be perfect! Ruxy sounded a bit daft, so after more thought.....................Roxy was born! Ok, now the car. Shes a 2008 Honda Civic TypeR GT in Alabaster silver, bought from our Civic5 Official Traders Western Honda @ the Fort, Edinburgh. She's already got the optional 19" polished alloys, which really make her stand out. And although I wouldn't normally go out and buy a silver car (had a few before though), she looked stunning and a bit different to the usual red or black TypeR's. Ideally I wanted white, but silvers as close as I could get so yeah, well, chuffed. She also has the TypeR decal pack from Honda, so has the TypeR grill badge and quarter panel decals. Then the modding started!!! Oooops! Um, think I've broke her! First thing I had to do was install my double din touch screen Pioneer head unit I had in the TypeS. To fir this into these civics is a major task, as you need to dismantle pretty much everything, including the full centre console from front to back, and a lot of the dashboard too. And for some reason, i couldnt get the gear lever gator to let go of the gearstick, so had to cut it But this was always going to be changed for the nice new red Suede one I have coming for it. So, after much caffufle, the head unit along with the Sat Nav unit all fitted and looking pukka! Much nicer! So whats next? Well, first of all I need to get Ruby sold! I'm buys prepping her and detailing her ready for sale. Got a new front bumper sitting waiting to go on as her original one has scuffs on it from before I bought her, and thinking about just taking her MeisterR suspension off (the Deck has been eyeing these up!) and selling her for £1300 with standard suspension back on. Oh and meant to add, Roxy is going back into Western Honda for brand new rear brakes as they were an advisory on the MOT, and also to have her alloys fully refurbished. Steve at western agreed to have all this done as part of the deal, so alls good! Should be going in soon Future plans for Roxy are: Wind deflectors Red Suede gear gator Some wee minor imperfections on the bodywork fixed (stone chips etc) Tinted windows Possible induction kit for a bit more noise! Stainless steel Powerflow exhaust when the time comes to replace the standard one. Mudflaps (possibly) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSA9K Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Looks awesome Silver does look good in these change from the black and red options 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Sweet! Rexy could have been another possibility but I'd always think of Toy Story (Rex) You'd love her with an induction kit on! K series sound epic for it! Did they give you 15% off as well for being traders here? Like it though dude! I hope she serves you well! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSA9K Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Shame the Tegiwa group M reps wont fit these they sound beastly - Could maybe mod one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Yeah, might look into it! LMAO I actually said that to Steve at Western about the club discount, think he almost fell off his chair! lmao 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerofdreams Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Welcome along roxy lol Awesome mate . New Sig req'd now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Nice one Dave, glad you like it ! My best mate bought one of these (on my advise of course) and i drove it quite a bit .. Was good, no extras except a HKS intake .. The box is nice, i do like the short ratios between the gears being a 6spd .. Head unit looks top ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Will start making a new sig soon! lol Oh, and forgot to mention, her reg plate matches her perfect too........................Her Royal Roxiness! lmao She's a bit of a princess! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 That's it now, Dave's smitten, @Gayle doesn't stand a chance 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Haha Dave has a new baby!! Oh and just spotted, get those calipers painted too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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