My K24Z2

This is my latest, most expensive toy to date - meet the K24Z2! Donned in a beautiful Alabaster Silver Metallic, this gigantic beast is a technological marvel.

The engine bay is devoid of huge gaps/empty space - it is filled with goodies!

The 2.4-litre i-VTEC (codenamed K24Z2), a straight-4, 16-valve DOHC powerhouse produces a max power of 180PS (~177BHP/133kW) @ 6,500rpm. Max torque of 222Nm is achieved @ 4,300rpm. The K24Z2 provides silky smooth power for all driving condition; floor the pedal and the i-VTEC roars once the rpm passes 3,500. Exhilarating!

It comes with a cold-air intake inlet as standard...

... and a strut bar, two of the many items not seen in the lower specced 2.0 VTi.

Interior is all-black, which is sporty unlike the bright-beige + woodgrain garnishing in the 2.4 Camry. Centre dashboard is dotted with buttons which gives it a plane cockpit feel.

I dunno bout you guys, but I prefer the conventional analog meter over the Civic's futuristic digital odometers. The guys at Honda claimed the K24Z2 remains stable and planted at speed in excess of 200km/h, a speed which yours truly had not tested during this breaking-in period.

Spirited driving can be achieved thanks to the "S" mode coupled with the F1-styled paddle shifts. Bring the rpm into the iVTEC zone and the K24Z2 roars.

The headlights themselves are a work of wonder, it is HUGE. Comes with HID as stock, the colour temperature might be around 3,000-4,000. It is bright daylight-white when first turned on, and gradually turns into a yellowish hue. The only mod I did for the headlight was to replace the small light bulbs to superwhite LED bulbs, which costs RM60 per pair.

I liked the above angle the most, which reminisce the 5-Series' sexy arse. Notice the rear boot spoiler a.k.a. "ducktail" from Honda's Modulo, which costs me RM920. It actually did a liposuction effect on the K24Z2's massive J-Lo arse.

The rollers are 17", wrapped in Goodyear's 225/50 R17 94V rubbers. Tire noise can be intrusive with this particular brand, am thinking of switching to Conti rubbers for a quieter ride and grippier feel. It is nonetheless handsome in stock condition.

Germany's Hüper Optik® tinting films wrapped the windows all around, with non-legal blackness covering the side windows. Catch me if you can!

Make no mistake, it is a 2.4 iVTEC (pre-ECU reflash @177BHP)!
More horses to join the stable real soon!