Redtop Conversion or Type r Civic?

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Chris212
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Redtop Conversion or Type r Civic?

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Ok, i have thought about this for a while now but still havent made up my mind. The full conversion kit is around 600. Thats engine, loom, gearbox etc...everything you need. A mate to fit it that costs 300 i think he said. The type r is 5 grand with some mods like exhaust, tinted windows. Any thoughts?
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Re: Redtop Conversion or Type r Civic?

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which type r?
if its a EK9 no they r horrible (altho very fast)
if its a EP3 then get that!
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Re: Redtop Conversion or Type r Civic?

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if u love corsa then keeep it and drop a redtop lump in.. but then if u want more comfort then type r lool.. ur choice at the end of the day.. but the type R is pricey.. why not have both and be greedy :P
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Depends really, the Type R you'll have comfort and great handling, but you need to work it hard because the VTEC is all the way up at 5800RPM, but apart from that they are a very good drive, but if you like the corsa the conversion, and you can easily tune, the horsepower with out needing a turbo because its there already, also its lighter and will be cheaper and most likely faster if its tuned right so... your choice
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Re: Redtop Conversion or Type r Civic?

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woo perfect convo for me to join...get a ek9 type r..one of the most awesome cars there is,and i WILL someday own one lol.the ep3s are nice,but personally i like the ek9.or go for a b18 fitted ek,will eat a redtop for breaky lol
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redtop anyday...modded properly can be quicker thn type r's and for comfort iv gotsome leather calibre seats in my corsa...proper cushdy lol
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