thanks for the kind welcomes everyone!
yep that's what i said to the guy - he couldn't disagree! I can live with it for now I think Although I have seen a 2013 disc on ebay for about 9 quid so might chance that..
it really is such a different experience but a lot of people have said the same about it being a common step. I have already taken it to TDi North who built my civic and they mentioned the same. They also mentioned the remap option to smooth out the response in the first 3 gears. Apparently a safety thing done on purpose to stop people spinning out when setting off with a heavy right foot...
The civic was mental fast really, especially once moving. I knew whatever I was likely to get it would not be quite as fast but I am impressed with the low down power and strong pull all the way through the revs. Also very nice having rear wheel drive traction off the line It's just such a nice place to be sat in the drivers seat of the Z, I am not disappointed one bit!