Euro performs better

**Euro76** · 11-06-2007 09:46 PM

I've done 6000kms on the odo, I've felt the Euro's engine perform better than I thought. It's easy to rev to the redline...it's responsive. I did not mod anything so far. What really impress me even further is the fuel consumption...where I used to get half of the fuel tank when I've done about 240-250km, now I can easily reach 300-320km. I know Honda's engines were built for fuel efficiency, but at the same time it loves to be revved. I believe the engine will even more responsive after I reach 10,000 on the odo. I think there has been discussions here but I just wanna share my experience with Euro. I'm extremely happy of what my decision to buy and own a Euro. Anyone wanna share with your Euro experience?

**misteR_bilzz** · 11-06-2007 09:57 PM

its probably just a case of u wearing in your engine.. glad to hear ur loving it!

**BiLL|z0r** · 12-06-2007 07:19 AM

I get more from a tank now (40,000km's on the clock) then when new. Also consider now though you get better milage in winter because it's colder and the air is denser. You also use your air con less in winter (generally) so that can be a huge saving.
I sometimes think it revs to redline too easily. Because it's a generally quiet car I hit redline too easily unless I'm looking at the tacho (instead of the road).

**tony1234** · 12-06-2007 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by Euro76

I've done 6000kms on the odo, I've felt the Euro's engine perform better than I thought. It's easy to rev to the redline...it's responsive. I did not mod anything so far. What really impress me even further is the fuel consumption...where I used to get half of the fuel tank when I've done about 240-250km, now I can easily reach 300-320km. I know Honda's engines were built for fuel efficiency, but at the same time it loves to be revved. I believe the engine will even more responsive after I reach 10,000 on the odo. I think there has been discussions here but I just wanna share my experience with Euro. I'm extremely happy of what my decision to buy and own a Euro. Anyone wanna share with your Euro experience?

Yeah,i agree.I'm on 19k,no mods and the engine really loves to rev but it's also responsive.I'm also happy with my Euro.

**Silver-Arrowz** · 12-06-2007 10:42 AM

Love my Euro. Economical, can park anywhere and not worry about theft and don't have hero's lining up at the traffic light saying "race ya bro".

**EuroDude** · 12-06-2007 11:57 AM

Yeh it takes around 10000-15000km to wear it in properly. Same for the gearbox. Shifting is now smoother ftw

**aaronng** · 12-06-2007 02:03 PM

Yup, it only gets better. Remember to change your manual trans fluid after 1.5 years. There will be heaps of gunk in it from the running in of your gearbox.

**tron07** · 12-06-2007 04:25 PM

Since you say 1.5 years, do you rekon I should get the MT fluid change at 10K? almost 7 mth already....

**aaronng** · 12-06-2007 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by tron07

Since you say 1.5 years, do you rekon I should get the MT fluid change at 10K? almost 7 mth already....

Nah, wait longer. I'd say 20k. But if you have the money to spend or if you DIY, there is nothing stopping you from changing your MTF now.

**Euro76** · 12-06-2007 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by BiLL|z0r

I get more from a tank now (40,000km's on the clock) then when new. Also consider now though you get better milage in winter because it's colder and the air is denser. You also use your air con less in winter (generally) so that can be a huge saving.
I sometimes think it revs to redline too easily. Because it's a generally quiet car I hit redline too easily unless I'm looking at the tacho (instead of the road).

Yes I notice that too...the cold winter not only good for Euro but it's also best for any high performance turbo cars

**tron07** · 13-06-2007 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Nah, wait longer. I'd say 20k. But if you have the money to spend or if you DIY, there is nothing stopping you from changing your MTF now.

I did gave it some thought, and decided to leave it as the service manual's recomendation... cause I dont track the car, thus no point to waste money to change the fluids. Havent heard of any manual gearbox failing anyway...