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 well, unfortunately i am the type that chasing seconds in track. Not really going for kanjo/touge anymore, sudah tua
But think again, the price for FD2R increased so much already, dug a big hole in my financial if i really getting the original FD2R...

Rollcage 100% confirmed is illegal in Malaysia, but i always wonder how much is the cost for stitch weld? Heard some said if done super properly, the chassis would be almost like 95% type r.

But how do the JPJ know if we done stitch weld to our chassis? Since later the car will be covered by carpet UNLESS the owner want their car stripped naked like trackcar and daily drive it, which is super risky if you ask me...

Yeah that's the way to go... for me i'm too old for extensive mod and conversion already.
Nowadays just stick to stock.. especially for mechanical stuff.. and only remap for extra bang.