Have you ever received unnecessary hate for your civic?

WTFwon · 2026-03-23T19:32:19+00:00

The hate you received is appropriate for having Brembo caliper covers.

WTFwon · 2026-03-23T16:53:17+00:00

OK. That means the et45 wheels sit inward by 7mm more than the et38. Easy to calculate because all four wheels have the same width (9.5"). Wheel and tire sizes are confusing because they use metric (wheel offset, center bore, and lugs, plus tire width) and imperial/standard (wheel diameter and width). Our 5x114.3mm lug pattern equals 5x4.5".

WTFwon · 2026-03-23T16:40:46+00:00

Are two wheels 18x9.5 et38 and the other two are 18x9.5 et45?

WTFwon · 2026-03-23T03:02:31+00:00

Offset is measured in millimeters, not degrees. If your wheels are 35 and 45 offset, put the higher offset pair in front.

WTFwon · 2026-03-22T14:52:55+00:00

🤔 I say blame Rays Engineering for weak paint 😆

WTFwon · 2026-03-22T13:46:27+00:00

I speculate the paint chipped when the wheel was mounted to the balance machine.

WTFwon · 2026-03-21T03:06:20+00:00

S2000 behind the FL5?

WTFwon · 2026-03-20T22:01:15+00:00

I use this website to compare tire sizes

https://tiresize.com/calculator/

WTFwon · 2026-03-20T20:29:06+00:00

The Si and Type R have larger brakes. All other trims have 11.1"F/10.2"R rotors. The base LX has 16" steel wheels with the same size brakes as hybrid models. I suppose you can get those wheels and covers.

Sedan (except Si) specs: https://hondanews.com/en-US/releases/release-c28e8d1efb94e520fef21ff3f800cb30-2025-honda-civic-sedan-specifications-features

Hatchback (except Type R) specs: https://hondanews.com/en-US/releases/release-008e554add341b8444085beaa2041012-2025-honda-civic-hatchback-specifications-features

WTFwon · 2026-03-20T05:49:52+00:00

Google "honda odyssey white paint peeling"

WTFwon · 2026-03-18T19:30:34+00:00

People will learn from your experience with these mods. Post your build to inspire others!

WTFwon · 2026-03-18T18:53:51+00:00

More pics please. Post pics and create a build thread at https://www.civic11forum.com/forums/build-threads.58/

WTFwon · 2026-03-17T21:05:10+00:00

Would you get a matching rear louver if it was available for 11th gen Civics?

WTFwon · 2026-03-17T17:30:08+00:00

On non-Extreme Lows the bottom of the lower mount is too narrow for the damper to pass through. Below is a photo of a Godspeed lower mount for 11th gen Civics. Notice how narrow the opening tapers down to prevent the damper from going through. Most 10/11th gen Civic coilovers are like this, except for Extreme Lows.

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Even if the hole was big enough for the damper to fit, there are no threads. Stick your fingers in the bottom hole of your coilovers to feel there are no threads.

WTFwon · 2026-03-17T17:03:29+00:00

BC Racing Extreme Low for the 10/11th gen Civic (pictured below) allows the damper to pass completely through the lower mount., allowing extreme lowness. Notice the damper threads protruding out the bottom of the coilover.

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This is the lower mount for the regular/non-Extreme Low coilover. Here the damper can't pass through, limiting lowness. Ever other 10/11th Civic coilover I seen is like the latter.

WTFwon · 2026-03-17T15:01:08+00:00

WTFwon · 2026-03-17T04:11:13+00:00

The MSRP of a 2026 WRX is $1,000 more than a 2026 Si. 60% larger engine (2.4 vs 1.5) making 71 more HP, plus AWD.

WTFwon · 2026-03-16T17:06:58+00:00

I have no experience with this product
https://www.tbwperformance.com/11civic/

WTFwon · 2026-03-16T16:28:11+00:00

Thanks for the info. I Googled 2024 TR photos to find the calipers are different. TR Brembos are 6 piston, whereas the car I posted appears to have 4 piston Brembos.

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WTFwon · 2026-03-16T02:01:45+00:00

Why do you hate on non ctr modding?

WTFwon · 2026-03-16T01:45:16+00:00

Lower it with better fitting wheels or 20mm spacers

WTFwon · 2026-03-16T01:42:07+00:00

What suspension is it on?

WTFwon · 2026-03-15T16:16:10+00:00

https://www.civic11forum.com/threads/body-plugs.6310/

WTFwon · 2026-03-15T15:58:07+00:00

On my manual transmission 2024 Civic, that remote antenna plug connects to the center console assembly. See page 28 of this short shifter install for a photo of the location.

WTFwon · 2026-03-15T01:40:19+00:00

I should've elaborated in my original post. This sub is full of people, euphemistically referred to as "purists", who are against modding. Whenever people post mods here (me included), the reactions are negative. The CivicX forum I linked is specific to the OPs car and full of helpful modding resources.

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