Greetings car taiko2

So i came across a few civic FD almost fully converted to FD2R, should i said salin ckd halfcut FD2R plus the interior also. Really interested about these converted FD since they are way cheaper than the original FD2R even for the fully converted FD.

Since i am a pit crew, a lot of FD2 in MCS are not real FD2R, the chassis are from FD1/2. They only stripped the interior, installed rollcage, full bucketseat, modified K20 and gearbox with ratio plus full lock LSD etc. Then i look at the timing, a lot of them clocked an amazing time like 2:3x.

Question is, how does it really feels like driving the original FD2R vs the converted FD2R? I mean like really pushing the car instead of chill driving. And is it really worth it if i just buy a converted FD2R instead of the original FD2R?

Oh man...that is the thing, you were right about those MCS car with rollcage. Can you tell how huge is the difference for the chassis rigidity?

So for the brake side, i need better pads, fluids and disc? Lol I didn’t have any plan for brake upgrades yet, i saw few FD2R with alcon, ap racing, spoon, j’s racing brake kit, man these brake kits aren’t cheap though…
What do you think for daily? I get a few advices about i will spend more on fuel especially if i often VTEC KICK IN YO, and also need to check engine oil too.
And for daily use tire, are those re004, advan fleva sufficient enough?
Lol i not really active in karak or genting or ulu yam like few years back, guess it’s because me getting old

Servicing is just about the same as normal FD. It's damn bomb proof unless one doesn't look after it. The new owner who bought my Pre-FL dropped to wrong gear and kaboom 

SIC Track Day
Fluid change to better brand/quality, engine and gear oil before the track day.
Camber adjustments before and after. You don't want aggressive camber for street drive.
You can opt to have aggressive tires/wheels  for track days specific like A050, or get good tires for street like AD08R or Hankooks. Even the stock Bridgestone RE070 was excellent for track days. Just bear in mind, just faster tire change, that's all.
Fluids temp gauge to know when you need to get back to pit. But typically, no issue.

I had mine upgraded to JS Racing 6 and 4 pots and made helluva difference. Stock brakes are not good enough for many hot laps especially if one is chasing lap times. At the very least, get better pads and brake fluids to allow you to brake later. My subsequent 2015 WRX STI with stock Brembos basically melted after lap 3 and had no brakes at turn 9 and ate grass but lucky didn't hit barriers. I changed to DBA rotors and pads and woot, no more brake fade during next track day.

Torco SR1 is more than sufficient. Got budget can opt for Motul or Millers.