Honda Civic Type R (EP3), very strong shell with full weld in cage, X diagonals, X door bars, belt bars and forward triangulation to the strut tops. Japanese spec Group N engine with JAS programmable ECU, Omex shift light, Japanese flywheel, paddle clutch, Japanese exhaust manifold, Mugen downpipe, competition exhaust. Japanese Group N 6 speed gearbox with 5.4 final drive and Mugen LSD unit, heavy duty engine mounts. Proflex 3 way adjustable suspension, Group N brakes with twin Group N bias valves & alloy vertical hydraulic hand brake with twin cylinders, aeroquip brake lines throughout. Alloy sump, Sparco Pro 2000 seats, Sabelt FIA approved belts, OMP 4.25 litre plumbed in extinguisher, 2 x hand held extinguishers, Sparco suede steering wheel, carbon effect door panels & floor trays, 10off 17 inch alloys, lamp pod.

My thoughts on this car:

This is very nicely prepared car with the higher performance Japanese spec engine with the closer ratio Japanese spec gearbox.

Competition photo of Graeme Schoneville & Martin Forrest on their way to 20th overall on the 2009 McRae Stages courtesy of Calum Fraser at www.fraserrallypix.co.nr .