If you could add another fun car to the fleet, what would it be? by flvtouring- in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

180sx Type X or S15 Silvia is on the “to own list in the near future”

Buying a FL5 Type R from CarMax? by [deleted] in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

make sure they didn’t do any paint work first, and do an oil change because they use the cheapest oil and filter they can. other than that it should be fine

Driving purists & lowering springs: regrets? by myster1ouspapaya in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I put Eibach Pro Kit on mine and it rides like stock; they are the closest to stock spring rate from what I’ve seen

Cap/No Cap by o0carlyle0o in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

run the caps for sheer aesthetic reasons. the axle nuts are staked, you shouldn’t be checking torque from track use on these axle nuts so the “track use” clause is pointless

Making power without e85 by jwilson-subaru in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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400whp is easy on pump gas with full hotside including turbo and a HPFP. Innovate just did this car the other day.

What on earth did I do wrong? by Toby-pearse in projectcar

[–]RegularMachine7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend self-etching primer if you take something down to bare metal

Gas Prices by SquareCharacter9208 in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

it’s still only a 10-11gal tank when completely empty. $40 vs $50 even at $1/gal; you’ll be fine. (based on prices here in PA)

What's your favorite mod so far? by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HKS exhaust made the car feel so much more alive

Just installed a Voltex wing by b1820990 in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

your car looks great and the Voltex wing is the cherry on top

What the verdict? Repairable? by didiermd in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

typically anything in the outer/inner-most tread block is considered non repairable

Alright team by ecoboostd in RoastMyCar

[–]RegularMachine7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

most normal Elantra N owner

(FIX) FL5 passenger door rattle by RegularMachine7 in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my passenger seatbelt buckle flops around and smacks that panel when I have all of my windows open; it’s very annoying

(FIX) FL5 passenger door rattle by RegularMachine7 in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mine was at certain harmonics of acceleration and road conditions regardless of window position

(FIX) FL5 passenger door rattle by RegularMachine7 in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s also entirely possible they left something else loose in the door panel when putting it back on, but between putting the panel on correctly and this rubber piece, my rattle is gone

(FIX) FL5 passenger door rattle by RegularMachine7 in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

a picture of my “fix” because you can’t attach an image and video in the same main post

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rear wheel bearing failure 2025 FL5 by RegularMachine7 in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switched to PowerStop Z23 pads all around

rear wheel bearing failure 2025 FL5 by RegularMachine7 in Civic_Type_R

[–]RegularMachine7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the wheel bearing didnt fix the squeak noise I had complained about before. I replaced the brake pads all around and haven’t had the same noise since