The Civic Type R you didn’t know about | FK2R

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Middle Twix

Middle Twix

Күн бұрын

Some people say it doesn't exist... People in the UK say otherwise.
This FK2R, although not released in the Australian or US market, was the driving force that steered Honda to redesign the Civic Type R formula to what it is today.
Would you say this is the father of the FK8?
Thank you kindly to Lee for giving me the time to film your FK2R and for the additional footage.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - History of the Civic
01:05 - The FK2R
03:38 - Interior
04:55 - Lee's Drive
07:56 - Twix's First Drive
13:55 - Conclusion
Songs:
Cincinnati - Loving Caliber
Slap Act - White Bones
Act Like You Know - Matt Large
I Got Love - Ed Mills
Bad Friends - Mimi Bangoura
Time Of Our Lives - Layn
(Music from Epidemic Sounds: www.epidemicsound.com/)
Thank you so much for watching! Until next time 💜

Пікірлер: 230
@brakefastmedia
@brakefastmedia Жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a great vid @middletwix. What a fantastic video and big thanks to @japap's 🥜
@MiddleTwixAU
@MiddleTwixAU Жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure! 😊🙏🥜
@illiminate
@illiminate Жыл бұрын
I can tell you put so much work into this vlog! It’s my favorite one yet! Can’t wait for the next one Twix!
@MiddleTwixAU
@MiddleTwixAU Жыл бұрын
Thank you! After hours upon hours editing, i'm glad the effort pays off!🥰
@LdDiscGolf
@LdDiscGolf Жыл бұрын
The next date should be in America
@zxcdarel
@zxcdarel Жыл бұрын
@@MiddleTwixAU its time for a date in japan jdm cars
@geralddeguzman9496
@geralddeguzman9496 Жыл бұрын
Next date should be in North Korea
@Turtlemilk
@Turtlemilk Жыл бұрын
Relax, simp; she won’t date you.
@kaceydillin7367
@kaceydillin7367 Жыл бұрын
As an American, I really appreciate seeing the Honda culture and love of other countries. I enjoy your blogs. Keep up the fantastic work!
@ClayWong
@ClayWong Жыл бұрын
Safe to say this Type R will never be forgotten now😍
@allylude1672
@allylude1672 Жыл бұрын
You're better bro, don't let randy take her from you🤣
@GR-bt2jn
@GR-bt2jn Жыл бұрын
Nice content . I’m a owner CTR FK2 from Malaysia 🇲🇾
@Chris12211
@Chris12211 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video. I’ve got A Blue FK2 R here in the UK.
@kajinari
@kajinari Жыл бұрын
I was so jealous of the FK2 when they came out but being from the US it made me sad we never got it, such a beautiful car
@jdmzs2000
@jdmzs2000 Жыл бұрын
omg Twix u gotta make more of these
@MiddleTwixAU
@MiddleTwixAU Жыл бұрын
On the way 🏃🏻‍♀️💨
@1998lemuel
@1998lemuel Жыл бұрын
This Type R was the first Type R I actually fell in love with. I like the look of the front and the continuous curve from the front bumper to the roof. It's sad that It didn't make it over to the NA market
@droptopp3479
@droptopp3479 Жыл бұрын
you dont like the fd2 typeR? thats prob one of the best built and best looking typeR made from japan
@1998lemuel
@1998lemuel Жыл бұрын
@@droptopp3479 Never said I didn't. I simply discovered the FK2 before the FD2. Also, I like the front of FD2 a lot but the rear end especially with the tail lights just look off to me. I prefer the tail lights of the FA1's
@GRIZZDOGG01
@GRIZZDOGG01 Жыл бұрын
Loving these videos, the editing at 3:03 was hilarious. Looking forward to seeing more and thanks Lee for sharing your car with us. 🔥🔥❤
@MiddleTwixAU
@MiddleTwixAU Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊 Thank YOU for watching 🙏
@saigoneze4465
@saigoneze4465 7 ай бұрын
​@@MiddleTwixAUtwix whats the song at 4:35 pleaseeeeee fam
@_TrueDesire_
@_TrueDesire_ Жыл бұрын
FK2 Type R is still pretty popular in Sweden 😊 I however saved about 60% buying my FN2 Type R that has that awesome growling Type R soundtrack 😍
@tommykaira8775
@tommykaira8775 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never forgotten, in fact it’s my aim to get the FK2.
@antonymunn8386
@antonymunn8386 Жыл бұрын
Had a crystal black pearl FK2, then FK8, now waiting for the FL5. Loved the FK2, really nice homage 👍
@liambenno
@liambenno Жыл бұрын
Love the editing of this vid!
@afiqazhar3725
@afiqazhar3725 Жыл бұрын
Your voice over is so calming! Keep up the great work!
@Horizon2170
@Horizon2170 Жыл бұрын
Forgotten!? this is 100% my favorite gen of Civic, love FK2!
@tseesinnep3r
@tseesinnep3r Жыл бұрын
Do you know the history of where you started from at 0:14 ? That was the entry to one of Sydney's lost racing circuits! (Amaroo Park) You would have only been a toddler when it closed lol. I have seen this car at Benzin so awesome to see you review it. Your videos are getting better every post. It was great to meet you at Cars and Coffee last weekend, my daughter was so happy to sit in your car but now she's bugging me to get a set of Recaros :(
@MiddleTwixAU
@MiddleTwixAU Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that little piece of history! It was lovely meeting you and your daughter the other week 😊 The recaros are definitely an investment...
@anthonyw8320
@anthonyw8320 Жыл бұрын
Ahh, the seats 😅 great vlog Twix!
@NateTypeR
@NateTypeR Жыл бұрын
Good stuff twix
@legacy2b
@legacy2b Жыл бұрын
Great content Twix! waiting for the next drop, will it be RB life?
@youngmin47
@youngmin47 Жыл бұрын
first time seeing your video, very quality!
@KingZuluKing
@KingZuluKing 3 ай бұрын
the best edit about the legendary Type R FK2 Civic! the girl is amazing! love you guys ;:) you both made a excellent film. please make more
@paulstabin6233
@paulstabin6233 Жыл бұрын
Great job on this! Fascinating to learn more about the model that preceded my FK8. Wish Honda had kept an actual hand brake instead of the e-brake button I have in thexFK8. Although it does make a cool sound when you use it, sort of like landing gear being deployed. Clearly the turning circle was a lot better too.
@GMoney_213
@GMoney_213 Жыл бұрын
Great vid! Subbed✊🏽
@ChrisDjoo
@ChrisDjoo Жыл бұрын
One of my neighbours has one of these. Sounds amazing, goes like total hell off the freeway.
@minh427
@minh427 Жыл бұрын
Indicate right to go left after hitting the wiper stalk lol.🤣
@monkespi6916
@monkespi6916 Жыл бұрын
Props to Lee for being a family man with this car. I have an FG4 and it can be a lil hard with a kid but it’s so worth it!
@nboyd99
@nboyd99 Жыл бұрын
awesome video, awesome car, great work!
@-A2ath0th-
@-A2ath0th- Жыл бұрын
Hey great video here 😜 I got my blue FK2 since 2016 and it's always great, I love her 🥰 and you're right she's impossible to forget 🤘
@flat_over_crest
@flat_over_crest 4 ай бұрын
Nice video and it's nice to see some love for the FK2 🙂 I'm an owner, it's worth mentioning that the FK2 had the lowest production number of all Civic Type R's (as well as lower than Integra Type R's). About 7500 produced. It's also quite different than the FK8 (stiffer suspension, more nervous at the rear, no comfort mode, magic seats), overall it's more "raw", which I prefer (but I know people who changed to a Ford Focus RS because the Civic as "too stiff"). Both are really nice and fun on the track (as well as quick) - I have some POV videos from track days and time attacks on my channel, if anyone's interested 🙂 BTW the GT version simply had some extra things like parking sensors, a bit better audio, satnav etc (as well as the red strip on the splitter part of the front bumper). In the UK you could buy the basic and GT versions (here in Poland only the GT one was sold). BTW2 the handbrake leaver is placed closer to the passenger side in both LHD and RHD cars 🙂
@jamescalalo
@jamescalalo Жыл бұрын
thanks for posting FK2 its really my favorite civic
@bm2085
@bm2085 Жыл бұрын
This was really good, thank you! As a European it's strange for me, from 2006 to 2016 a Civic meant a hatchback here. (Although there was a sedan version too from 2004(?) to 2009 but only with a 1.3 or 1.4 hybrid petrol engine. But it was quite rare.)
@ProfessorNoobius
@ProfessorNoobius Жыл бұрын
Respect to Lee from another member of team dad. I'm not saying it can't work, but he'll need his chiro/masseuse on speed dial.
@MiddleTwixAU
@MiddleTwixAU Жыл бұрын
I'll forward the number of my massage lady to him... Dad's are heroes!
@wilerd2032
@wilerd2032 Жыл бұрын
Great vid Twix! A review of the cl7 from go garage in Sydney would be cool as well.
@itsjireh
@itsjireh Жыл бұрын
I only see these type Rs by picture but dont really know about them and not a lot of people i follow has this content! Love the video and gave me knowledge with these Type Rs! Keep up the great work! 🙌
@ericcoombs
@ericcoombs Жыл бұрын
Great video! ✌️
@sammyboppy
@sammyboppy Жыл бұрын
Love FK2R, we got one here in Vic hoping to create video review like yours 👍🏼
@Ezero8
@Ezero8 Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite Civic Type R. Thanks for making a video on this forgotten car. Too bad we don't get it here in the states.
@bartsanchez4737
@bartsanchez4737 Жыл бұрын
love the vid 👌👌🔥🔥
@RobustArid379
@RobustArid379 Жыл бұрын
i love middle twix how she drives and interviews.
@ae613400
@ae613400 Жыл бұрын
This is famous for the first turbo Type-R and the first non-Japan oriented Type-R. Honda stopped to mention about Tsukuba, Suzuka and Motegi. Nürburgring only.
@machichuan
@machichuan Жыл бұрын
really want the fk2 even though I own the fk8.
@marckdanielsevilla8224
@marckdanielsevilla8224 Жыл бұрын
How come that Twix has lesser subscribers and views, she deserves more subscribers. Overall Twix vlogs are on a topnotch! Keep it up! And ya'll please do subscribe!
@MiddleTwixAU
@MiddleTwixAU Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words! 😊 I make these videos as a diary of my life and hobbies, so if i can brighten people's day even just the slightest; that makes the happiest person
@darky7497
@darky7497 Жыл бұрын
I haven’t forgotten about this masterpiece
@knightsportsfc3s
@knightsportsfc3s Жыл бұрын
My dad was the sales manager at Honda in the 80s/90s so I was lucky enough to be there when they introduced the 4WS Prelude, CRX, Accord, Civic and Legend from that era. I even got to sit in an F1 car. Still prefer my FD though over the H. That's cool he owns the first registered FX2. I own the last registered FD RX-7 sold in Australia 🌏🐨
@spacetrains30
@spacetrains30 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff
@alexaccent
@alexaccent Жыл бұрын
Love it! I guess it right on the Insta story eh!! Now Do it an FK88!
@MiddleTwixAU
@MiddleTwixAU Жыл бұрын
You are one of the few that actually guessed it right! An FK8... Hmmm...
@GarrySugabo
@GarrySugabo Жыл бұрын
This one’s amazing!
@hellfireclub86
@hellfireclub86 7 ай бұрын
Fun fact - The LHD eudm version has the handbrake on the opposite side from the cupholders as well. Not sure why they did that XD
@geralt36
@geralt36 Жыл бұрын
Wow this Type R looks absolutely stunning especially in that blue color with red accents 😍
@WENSANSUI
@WENSANSUI Жыл бұрын
Hey Twix could you do a video about the Honda Civic FD2 TypeR ? I would love to learn more knowledge about my dream car 🥺❤️
@EliPerlman
@EliPerlman 5 күн бұрын
This is my favorite type r!!!
@BionicTenshi96
@BionicTenshi96 Жыл бұрын
The FK2 was really gorgeous, is a shame it was so underlooked.
@furians4167
@furians4167 11 ай бұрын
Love it, I got a gray version of this car 2016 model only 8k miles on the clock
@ilya1131
@ilya1131 Жыл бұрын
I have the eu version of the fk2, the hand brake is also on the opposite side here- aka the right side, near the passenger seat :/
@kekethetoad
@kekethetoad Жыл бұрын
Just imagine this thing with EK9 suspension design + FK8 front knuckle & diff, as well as aluminium roof + doors + fenders + bonnet. 🤤 Dreams are free lol
@KiNOSTi
@KiNOSTi Жыл бұрын
cool channel👍🏻🔥🔥🔥
@SPF9000
@SPF9000 Жыл бұрын
The actual first Vtec civic was the SiR EF Hatchback in 1989 lol. B16a 1st and 2nd Gen
@dazuko8839
@dazuko8839 Жыл бұрын
interesting how different this type r is compared to the base model of that generation. Usually its been based on the regular civic but this is so different.
@EvoBeard
@EvoBeard Жыл бұрын
Regarding the handbrake positioning being closer to the passenger, it's actually nothing to do with it favouring LHD vehicles at all. The Mazda 3 MPS has exactly the same awkwardly placed handbrake, I was under the same assumption regarding it being made for LHD models, however the LHD models actually still have it on the passenger side for some bizarre reason. Same was the for S2K, Lexus IS200/Altezza, Nissan Quashqai etc. Plenty of mixed reasons, nothing concrete that I found when wondering why lol. Regardless, I love the FK2R, great vid. 😀
@MiddleTwixAU
@MiddleTwixAU Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the insight! Very awkward positioning - but i suppose it’s fine if you don’t use the cupholders for cups 😂
@EvoBeard
@EvoBeard Жыл бұрын
@@MiddleTwixAU Basically haha. One of my friends has an FD RX-7 and a bunch of other cars, the first time he got in my MPS, he actually lowered the handbrake as I was about to drive off. Guess he doesn't like his leg being touched. 😂
@saigoneze4465
@saigoneze4465 7 ай бұрын
sucks so much that Australia missed out on so many civic Type R varients ! Id buy one today if we had more stock available. The 2 door Type Rs are my fav
@feyergaetan
@feyergaetan Жыл бұрын
Got the same in white :) love it , so much nicer than the fk8
@fx8726
@fx8726 Жыл бұрын
Such an underrated car that i wish came to the US
@ericcoombs
@ericcoombs Жыл бұрын
@middle Twix would you do a review of the Toyota 86?
@yuuki656
@yuuki656 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get mugen power merch?
@J88HNT
@J88HNT Жыл бұрын
I have an FK2 in the UK and am fortunate to be able to keep it garaged. I will not live anywhere without a garage.
@BanhChui1968swe
@BanhChui1968swe Жыл бұрын
Dream car which I hopefully will own in the future !!!
@hello2024iamcoming
@hello2024iamcoming Жыл бұрын
still my fav gen of type-R ! fn2r still looks the best !!
@guriink
@guriink Жыл бұрын
Well done
@elaxel1469
@elaxel1469 Жыл бұрын
I have an EP3 and Id like to upgrade to the FK2, but I read everywhere that the suspension is so hard and not regulable that is unbearable for a daily drive. :(
@agurung03
@agurung03 Жыл бұрын
Will still be better then ep3
@statementleaver8095
@statementleaver8095 Жыл бұрын
Final edition FK2 17plate owner....... Turbo the EP3 and have VTEC scream and Turbo flutter 👍👍
@awhitt1044
@awhitt1044 Жыл бұрын
This girl is awesome.
@marios.24life58
@marios.24life58 11 ай бұрын
Never Forgotten !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jaredbos7
@jaredbos7 Жыл бұрын
Great review I like odd ball cars nobody wants and great KZfaq name lol made me laugh
@jimmynguyen8347
@jimmynguyen8347 Жыл бұрын
The production and audio quality is something off the TV show.
@berniejaw6552
@berniejaw6552 Жыл бұрын
2:19 First turbocharged Honda engine dates back to Honda City Turbo in the early 80's.
@MagiKKarpets
@MagiKKarpets Жыл бұрын
I love my FK2R👍
@chillwithcars
@chillwithcars Жыл бұрын
Well technically it IS the father of the FK8, as it is the same engine and I remember the promotion for it in Norway and Europe in general was actually pretty serious. I have driven it plenty of times and it is an amazing engine and machine to drive
@Martin_136
@Martin_136 Жыл бұрын
do more video like vlog ,keep it on Nice Type R by the way
@desirabledrives44
@desirabledrives44 Жыл бұрын
I never knew these came to Australia as a grey import. They are my favourite Civic R.
@loto7197
@loto7197 Жыл бұрын
There's two of these in my town, it's absolutely disgusting when you see it next to earlier and later civic Type-R models
@genuinelyspoken6611
@genuinelyspoken6611 Жыл бұрын
this is actually my favorite type r
@reimaste6523
@reimaste6523 Жыл бұрын
Muy genial 🙂
@marcusandginareacts5197
@marcusandginareacts5197 Жыл бұрын
You should do a vid on the FN2R
@BigSpoonWill
@BigSpoonWill Жыл бұрын
Love this R
@bmw3-er
@bmw3-er Жыл бұрын
This looks much better than the fk8.
@Kill3rk1
@Kill3rk1 Жыл бұрын
Damn I didnt know the rest of the world never got this Honda. We were lucky here in South Africa to recieve these Type R's.
@sikcivic80
@sikcivic80 Жыл бұрын
They never came to Australia because it was a bit late in the model cycle. I dont think Honda Australia could justify the compliance costs for a low volume car for a 1-2yr period.
@markmanderson
@markmanderson Жыл бұрын
it exists and a 16 plate CW GT spec is my daily grin driver.
@rdvanbilgic341
@rdvanbilgic341 Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@RobustArid379
@RobustArid379 Жыл бұрын
Middle Twix, We call you the Hot import nights model in the USA! You need to do more modeling and photoshoots.
@branimirsimicic7154
@branimirsimicic7154 Жыл бұрын
First Turbocharged Honda motor was the Honda City Turbo...
@Marko647
@Marko647 Жыл бұрын
The weirdest part of the handbrake is that in EU market it's still on the far side :D
@informecondanielones7194
@informecondanielones7194 Жыл бұрын
Hola,nice video from dominicab republic
@MiddleTwixAU
@MiddleTwixAU Жыл бұрын
Hola! 👋 Thank you for watching!
@umadkneegrow
@umadkneegrow 4 ай бұрын
personally, this is my favorite type r
@doctorouroboros
@doctorouroboros Жыл бұрын
I actually love that body type for the civic so
@milanvs6234
@milanvs6234 Жыл бұрын
My dad has a limited edition fk2 white edition
@tomelliott9
@tomelliott9 Жыл бұрын
"you forgot about" as if I haven't been watching these on autotrader every day for the past 3 years
@untameddriven
@untameddriven Жыл бұрын
Though not a bad car, it's definitely not an entirely good CTR either. Was based on the 9th-Gen Civic and came way too late. You got the feel being in an early 2010/2011 car despite buying one brand new back in 2015. It had the shortest production lifespan in history of any CTR before it was quickly replaced by the more refined FK8, which was also marketed internationally. This led to very limited R&D and off-the-shelve aftermarket parts being produced for the FK2...the aftermarket support for this specific generation of the CTR is practically non-existent. It lacked an independent rear suspension design which was a repeat in history from the FN2 Type R, another CTR that especially outside of Europe, was greatly overshadowed by the FD2 Type R, which had implemented an independent rear suspension design, which the later FK8 also would. If Honda had managed to push this car into production and debut it much earlier in 2012/2013, it might've created a bigger and longer-lasting positive impact. Unfortunately, the sad truth is...this car came out only when they were also planning to kill off the 9th-Gen Civic's production lifespan.
@yeoscore
@yeoscore Жыл бұрын
how could i forget when it's always the only modern type r in racing games
@MiddleTwixAU
@MiddleTwixAU Жыл бұрын
I find that so funny 😂 it’s like a tease for the countries that didn’t get the FK2R
@JacquesBauer89
@JacquesBauer89 Жыл бұрын
My favourite Type R. Save the £30k on an FL5 and pump it into the engine as the styling is spot on.
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