Buying EG6

i agree with lan u dnt know till u own one.. so much nicer. think it has traction conrtol aswell.. but overall eg6 and gathers speakers ftw :)

you would say that because you only got a eg5
but thats all you could afford at the time i dont have a problem with that
eg5's nothing special bland interior and shit motor, weaker chasis
lower spec suspension, ugly grey interior , smaller brakes, stumpy little wing and more

just like saying why would you do a conversion in a eg model like that
exactly like what the rest are saying why would you in a eg6

the buyer clearly says he is able to buy a eg6 and do a conversion

so if you have done it then please share

if you havent then your just talking through your blowhole

Interior trim, black interior,flat folding rear seats, climate control and folding side mirrors...
To some it's worth paying the premium. To others it ain't.
If OP has the money and that's what he wants. Let it be. No one should tell him it ain't worth it.
B18cr in an eg chassis is one of the best all round street setup.
Having it in a eg6 chassis is a bonus!
I rekon go for it. Won't cost u much more.

So much hate and negativity within the Honda community.
No wonder why Hondas are hated upon by other make and model car enthusiasts.

i own an 95 EG6 which is the last series they made B16A2
i now have a B18CR in the EG6
a JDM EG6 has a total different look to a normal EG

toNy

EG6 is hot IMO.

I'd personally keep the EG5 just because you've already got it, it's swapped and you know it.
But if you want you could just do what that other guy said - buy an EG6, swap your B18CR into it, put the B16A2 in your EG5 and flog off the EG5.


Then you get that sexy EG6 interior :)

i wish i can get a genuine EG6

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Originally Posted by 90LAN

did you do a engine conversion too post some pics to back up your claim

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If you are asking me this, I suppose if I was thin-skinned I would take offense since you are suggesting I am lying. Maybe. Maybe not. However, I have owned an EG6 which was imported from Japan in November 2005. I converted it into an IPRA Under 2 Litre race car, which I raced in the 2006 season using the standard B16A engine. I also purchased a CRV engine and another B16A engine with the plan to build a hybrid or 'frankenstein' engine as they call it in the US. I finished every race with the only change a OGURA racing clutch and flywheel (as well as the usual safety items required by CAMS). I finished 3rd in my class (under 1600cc) and 10th overall out of about 40 cars. I found it a very reliable car, a great engine and a fantastic experience. But you asked specifically did I do an engine change and the answer is "No" I sold the car before doing it. I did rebuild it though and I can supply hundreds of photos if you want. However I'll post a couple ...

Here's the car when it arrived in Australia:

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...IMG_0131-1.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/IMG_0145.jpg

You know your EG6s so ...

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/IMG_0147.jpg

SPOON ECU ...

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/IMG_0049.jpg

Build in progress with cage installed:

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...IMG_0003-1.jpg

So, yes, I have owned an EG6 and for comparison I also own an EG5 VTi, an EH9 VTi with a B16A conversion, two DA9s, two ED6s, and an Accord Euro.

Unfortunately you've over-reacted to my comment (and that of a few others) who are working on the basis of not only looks (if its just looks you're after, spend away) but also using your money wisely not just throwing everything on a car because it is labelled "JDM". Some people can build a car that gives adequate performance and comfort; others feel it is necessary to have the full JDM experience. So be it; each to their own.

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Originally Posted by yellows2k

i think the whole fake parts mentality isn't warranted. in the classic car scene, unless one is going "concourse" then most parts will have to be reproduction or "fake". it doesn't make them any less deserving. Same with modifying Hondas, unless an owner is trying to achieve a specific theme, then using "fake" or replica parts is fine imo. A Mugen front lip or a copy to me is neither here nor there.
As far as the eg6 being far and away better than an eg5, well if your upgrading to Recaros, doing some stereo changes, then there isn't really much more that the eg6 has over the eg5 that makes it a deal breaker

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True. Same chassis, same body shape. Interior is unique. But looking at the idea from a cost-effective point of view there is nothing to be gained from substituting one car for the other. OEM parts vs aftermarket parts is another issue. Some aftermarket parts have good quality and a good reputation; others haven't. Everyone acknowledges that many OEM parts are very expensive and I mean that for all car manufacturers not just Honda.

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Originally Posted by -B18C2-

i agree with lan. You don't know till u own one. So much nicer. Think it has traction control as well.. but overall eg6 and gathers speakers ftw :)

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See above. I've owned one. No nicer than the EG5 I have; different but not necessarily any 'better'. And the EG6 certainly doesn't have traction control.

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Originally Posted by 90LAN

EG5's nothing special bland interior and shit motor, weaker chassis, lower spec suspension, ugly grey interior , smaller brakes, stumpy little wing

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This is all opinion of course. You are entitled to your opinion but don't masquerade it as 'fact'. Unless of course you have figures to show the chassis is 'weaker' and the suspension is 'lower spec' (in what way?). Everything else is your opinion.

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Originally Posted by 90LAN

If you haven't then your just talking through your blowhole

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Lan, you need to respect people's opinions even if they are contrary to yours. Live and let live.

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Originally Posted by thaizeg

So much hate and negativity within the Honda community. No wonder why Hondas are hated upon by other make and model car enthusiasts.

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Not really. Every now and then there's a bit of aggro but generally this is a very good resource for Honda enthusiasts. There are some very knowledgeable people on here and I would count them as my friends even though I have never met them. Every person I have dealt with has been honest. There are some 'haters' but that's to be expected. People like myself offer our opinions and advice - you don't have to follow it, or even accept it. But you should never put people down just because they don't agree with your views. I will continue to offer my advice and ideas to anyone who asks.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...reek_turn9.jpg

Peter

voice of reason

well said

Lan what are the differences in the chassis? seam welds or something to that effect?

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Originally Posted by thaizeg

So much hate and negativity within the Honda community.
No wonder why Hondas are hated upon by other make and model car enthusiasts.

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so much Hate? people are just calling things how they see it.
The OP doesn't seem to put much weight behind his question, more or less asking "what's so good about an EG6?". Seems to me he has heard all the hype from EG6 owners yet has no idea what the hype is about.
A perfectly acceptable position to be in though. My opinion of such a position would be that the differences wouldn't be noticed by most people buying one because "it's an EG6" with a shadow of "so it's better than your EG5"

so you imported a race car so what
i can do that too

we are talking about a road rego car that has a conversion

you specificly brough the car to race not to be street driven and enjoyed on the streets

i must admit you werent the 99% of people on here that carry on
thanks for posting pics

peter for your info eg6 did come with traction control
there were lots of factory options available for the eg6 but if people search they would know it would make the eg5 look as good as a breeze

what if their opinion is based on bullshit
if you still respect that thens thats called being gullable