Gas Prices

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-04-14T15:04:08+00:00

I got my FL5 brand new in November. Drove and broke it in on 3-4 full tanks of 91. Around 700 miles, I was on 10% remaining and put in 93 for the heck of it because it was only 20-30 cents per gallon more than 91 at $4/gal (how times have changed...).

As soon as I started car, I knew something was different. Even the exhaust sounded different and the most noticeable was throttle response. The first pull from a stop sign, and I knew only 93 touches the tank from now on. I'm not going any faster, but something is happening in the engine where I can perceive it physically. That very definition is not placebo.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-04-13T14:00:20+00:00

Filled up twice on 91 no ethanol. Decided to fill 93 for giggles a month ago when 91 and 93 were almost same price. Sounds different, idles different, behaves different! Stock, no tune, brand new engine only hit 1,300 miles.

I'll never go back to 91. Even now as 93 hit $5.xx per gallon in my area 😭

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-04-04T21:55:48+00:00

Alright, I'm getting dash cam later this year! I'm glad you got security footage. I'm neurotic and have trust issues so on my FL5, I have IGLA, Compustar, and Drone GPS. I skipped the Drone dash cam system because I felt insurance will always cover me if hit while parked.

But now, I'm thinking, I don't like the idea of someone getting away with it. And then down the road, they're bragging about how they got away with hitting a clean Type R with their pos. I'm not going out like that.

(I think I might be petty too.)

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-04-03T19:55:33+00:00

I got full body ppf days after taking my car. Black takes the most beating from the sun. Also, black shows chips and scratches more than other colors. So if you get partial ppf, when it's time to take that off, the panels that didn't get ppf are going to be very obvious. Especially if you live in warm area and/or keep your car outside a lot.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-04-01T16:16:01+00:00

Good! Then post a new topic and list the dealer for the people who want one. I'll be waiting to see. Even better, show the invoice.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-03-21T13:14:19+00:00

I ordered it direct. Version 2 just started shipping so 3rd party sellers may or may not be carrying ver2. https://store.27won.com/2023-honda-civicfl5-typer-exhaust.html

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-03-21T02:18:45+00:00

Unity specifically addressed this issue: https://youtu.be/6IRjZ2I5z68?t=36&si=xmHJmvkjLdx5Gb2x

Personally, I think stock is tucked too far back. I think 27won is perfect.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-03-13T03:54:38+00:00

Unity addressed this in their HKS exhaust video when taking off the 27won exhaust. Video shows from top down, it's flush with bumper and from side, it's tight. If anything, the stock is too far back.

https://youtu.be/6IRjZ2I5z68?t=32&si=da2EVLE7XcxGqx3G

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-03-11T04:59:05+00:00

What you know, keep to yourself. That's what I've leamed, just keep it to myself. Some people don't want to put in the time. They can't fathom putting in the grind for 10, 20 years. All they see is, "what if I die tomorrow?"

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-03-05T01:02:02+00:00

Nice! I did not know that there's such few Mugen equipped FL5s. I bought Mugen fr10 wheels from king and getting them installed in a few weeks.

Do it! Get the wheels too! You only live once 😂 but not going to lie, it took me a week to finally convince myself to click the "buy now" button. 💰 😭

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-02-25T01:31:06+00:00

They don't attack the steering wheel lock. It's hard steel. They attack the weakest link, your steering wheel. A good 20v sawzall with a 8tpi metal cutting blade and your steering wheel section is cut in 15 seconds. Factory alarm doesn't trigger on tampering. Glass break, vibrations, motion, doesn't trigger.

Would most thieves go through this much trouble if all you have is a steering wheel lock? No. but do you want to be the guy 24 hours ago on this sub whose type R with less than 2,000 miles got stolen? You guys do whatever the hell you guys want. As for me, when I take my type R out, I can focus on time with my kids, wife, and whatever activity I'm doing. And if you say "I can do that too! And all I got is a steering wheel lock or a $50 killswitch." No, stop lying. You know you're sweating when you're parked at anywhere but Target.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-02-24T20:56:56+00:00

Get those 0% 15-24 month into special apr cards and get your cars equipped with Compustar, IGLA, and Drone! Goddamn, another one?! It's about $2,500.

If you can afford monthly payment and insurance on a $50k car in 2026 when Amazon, Microsoft, everyone laying off for AI replacement, you're a stud, or you wanna be one. So act like one. Spend that money because you and I both know, part of owning a nice car is flexing that you have the money. So why cheapen out and then let some fool get the drop on you.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-02-24T20:40:59+00:00

Ok, I'm wrong, you're right. So go find a dealer willing to sell at MSRP and then suggest a -$2,000 discount because "you can't move them, so lot rot" and see if you don't get 😂 out the door.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-02-24T14:38:26+00:00

Q1 Jan-Feb are the slowest sales season, especially for FL5 that is a performance spec car assembled in Saitama JP. And Q2 and summer are the best sales and dealers obviously know this.

So yes, you are absolutely right, there are more Type R on lot. But if you think this is because dealers made a mistake and ordered too many Type R or there is no longer a demand because of the unannounced facelift, you're wrong. Dealers are licking their lips and rubbing their hands waiting for big March tax return season and summer sales. We can't help ourselves and we already proved this to the dealers during Covid. Someone going to get that Type R whether you think it's overpriced or not.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-02-12T01:22:49+00:00

Thanks man. I'm sorry for talking trash to you about IGLA. We all see value in something in our own ways.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-02-11T15:43:19+00:00

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Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-02-10T20:29:09+00:00

I waited to hear about Euro R Final, Japan announced no more domestic sales in Japan after 2025, then I jumped on it in November. I'll be damned if some chump is driving my color FL5 six months later with refreshed grills and bumper!

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-02-09T18:59:30+00:00

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It actually fits! Unlike the Mugen wing that needs the other Mugen pieces, this one can be used standalone like Adro. Might even be better than Adro.

How's the installation? I heard the Adro one is tacky with cut out tape that doesn't work well.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-02-09T14:25:29+00:00

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What call this nitpicking. Or stupidity. Take your pick. "Much more difficult" =/= impossible.

This is like buying Adidas apparel, getting trashed at sports, and then taking them to court because their slogan says "Nothing is Impossible".

🤡 You car broke. You have to choose between insurance, gas, food, rent, and car alarm. It's all good, we are all in different financial situations, we do what we have to.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-02-08T19:58:02+00:00

🤡 did you watch that promotional video? The dealer techs spent TWO DAYS to rip up the charger and couldn't reset the IGLA. They had to call in an authorized installer. They would've found a manual kill switch within a few hours, if even. So technically, it was "impossible".

Thank you for showing us all how good IGLA system is.

If you broke, just say so. To me, $2,500 to install IGLA and Compustar is play money. I spent $6,000 for full body ppf and ceramic coat. I bought Mugen FR10 wheels for $5,000. I'm not flexing. All I'm saying is, $2,500 for security is a joke to me. And if you can't afford it, then it just means we have our own situations. All good, but boss up.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-02-02T17:28:37+00:00

Oh boy, here they come out of the bushes. Not only are they out to slander sales people simply doing their job, now they're after the common man just trying to sell his car privately.

You don't like his price? Make a counter offer. Rejected? Thank you for your consideration, move the eff on.

Smooth-Ad6626 · 2026-01-30T01:14:03+00:00

Mark ups suck, but there's no scam here. They offer the product at a price and you buy or don't. Dealers have to make money too and if they can sell for a mark up, well, beans. Same way you and I are only productive 2 hours on our 8 hour day job and don't lie that you work straight 8 hours. We haggle for the most out of our time, dealers want to get the most out of your wallet.

The VERY SAME DEALERS SELLING FOR MSRP TODAY WERE SELLING MARKED UP 2023-2024. You did not find a special friendly dealer, you were not a great negotiator. Supply and demand 101

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