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2010 Red Loeb THP 150 |
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hill_bill10
 
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Joined: Aug 29 2012Location: Lancashire |
Ok so I couldn't sleep so decided to make a thread for my Loeb. Since I first saw the Loeb design I had always wanted one, so when it came to wanting a new car I knew exactly what I wanted. I've now had her just under 18 months and have loved every minute of it. Not had any issues (yet) and she passed her MOT first time with no advisories. She has a nice comfortable ride - the cruise control makes life so much easier, The power to mpg ratio was just right for what I needed - Does between 40-60mpg at 60-70mph (however only does 9mpg when flat out) Not so long ago I borrow my friends G-Tech meter and attempted a few 0-60mph runs. On average I was getting around 7.2 seconds, however one run was clocked at 6.9seconds which I was mega impressed with as it beat my mate in his Type R Civic :P (but to be fair to him he couldn't get the grip, just kept spinning the wheels on launch) So far I've kept the car relatively standard. The only modifications so far has been the fitting of my personalised plates R10TVH, TVH being my initials and the fitting of a Forge Blow Off Valve. Which I love so far :P (but I'm a big kid) Next modification will hopefully be a back box and tailpipe. But saving up to go Florida atm so that may have to wait. Anyway here's a few pics for you:-      One with my friends Type R  Before Blow Off Valve  With Blow Off Valve  |
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CamM
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Joined: Apr 13 2011Location: Sydney |
Looking good! 
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FakeConcern
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Joined: Feb 05 2012Location: Bexhill on Sea |
That is really smart, one of the few cars I would consider trading mine for! | ||||
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Joined: Feb 04 2012Location: Cambridgeshire |
Excellent, thanks for posting the pics it does look great! I must say that whenever I see a Red/White Loeb it makes me miss mine...! Civic looks smart - I saw one all in white yesterday which did look nice... What number is your Loeb? |
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hill_bill10
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Member No: #27235
Joined: Aug 29 2012Location: Lancashire |
cheers guys  shes no 848
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hill_bill10
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Member No: #27235
Joined: Aug 29 2012Location: Lancashire |
Just a quick update, Car went in for her service yesterday, whilst it was there i kindly asked the nice mechanics to fit the K&N Panel filter i had bought about 6 months earlier and never got round to fitting for me, so thats now in , not really noticed any obvious difference, but the car does run smoother since the service
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hill_bill10
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Member No: #27235
Joined: Aug 29 2012Location: Lancashire |
As you all may be aware the C4 was having a few issues with the timing chain, Turns out it was the tensioner as thought. The garage I took it too were really good with me, even offered to lend me a car whilst they fixed mine Anyway they changed the tensioner and it seemed to solve the problem. total bill came to £207 tho  so that's my exhaust money gone, best start saving again.
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Member No: #24127
Joined: Feb 05 2012Location: Bexhill on Sea |
Glad you have it sorted out now, price not too terrible either. | ||||
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hill_bill10
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Member No: #27235
Joined: Aug 29 2012Location: Lancashire |
Look what arrived in the post this morning :P   |
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Member No: #24121
Joined: Feb 04 2012Location: Cambridgeshire |
Excellent! Really looking forward to seeing what they're going to look like on the Loeb when fitted. I believe they're the ones that I want to go for at some point, but at the moment I'm leaving them for the time being as I don't agree to paying my insurers a silly amount to add them as a modification... Once you've got them fitted, I'd say get some hubcentric wheel spacers as the next mod and it'll make it look even better... Looking forward to the pics... 
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wozza
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Joined: Aug 12 2006Location: Manchester |
Might be worth looking at a modified specialst Franklin. Should really cost no more than about £30 to add springs. |
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Member No: #24127
Joined: Feb 05 2012Location: Bexhill on Sea |
I'll be keeping my eye on this I'm interested to see what it will look like & whether you can still get up ramps etc. | ||||
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Member No: #27235
Joined: Aug 29 2012Location: Lancashire |
Hopefully will be fitting them on saturday so ill get pics up next week for you all. Im honestly not expecting much of a drop as they are only 30mm lower. Just want them to hell prevent the horibble lean when cornering 
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wozza
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Joined: Aug 12 2006Location: Manchester |
I would guess the thp has the same suspension setup as the 180, it will lean a little but shouldnt be that bad, treat yourself to a CG lock. Makes a nice difference if you're giving it some stick. | ||||
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Member No: #19249
Joined: Apr 13 2011Location: Sydney |
wozza wrote ... treat yourself to a CG lock. Makes a nice difference if you're giving it some stick. +1 I got one of these for track days and it does make a difference. Don't use it day to day though. |
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