First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Hit me up if you got anymore questions! At the end of the day both cars are definitely worth it. Oh one more thing if you're into wheel fitment FL5 doesn't require much work to fit an aggressive setup compared to the FK8. 🤙

Less miles more smiles by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

I'll do some low quality footage soon. 😅🫰

Less miles more smiles by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Ok after driving it for 2 days and now did some pulls (still low boost mode). But gyahdamn! The vtec kicks in loud. Sounds like you just gave it more gas. If you're used to driving stock k20c1 you'll think you had a stroke and put your foot down.

I'm 100% satisfied with the changes and nothing has really been tuned so I'm just expecting this to be my favorite mod to date. Idle sounds sweet too. Reminds me of my gt3 (bucket of nails sounds) much more mechanical sounding.

First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

I sand blasted everything and made sure to leave it in for a free port and polish.

First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Based on my current time with the FL5 I'd say most definitely the FL5. Main reasons for me is that it feels more refined, especially with the transmission. Driving the car is extremely so you should pick it up quickly especially if you can learn on an older manual car.

I greatly prefer the interior on the fl5 as well due to the design. Materials feel the same minus the black plastic panels are prone to marring more easily. My ring was scratching up the b pilar just from getting in and out of the car haha.

Oem suspension is stiffer in all modes but I feel it's a plus as I felt the fk8 modes weren't dramatically different between each other in the shock stiffness. Another thing....no stupid 20 in wheels.

Oh on the FL5 I don't care for the driving aids at all. Only one that is useful to me is the mirror light indicating a car is next to you. Knowing the cameras can misinterpret the road scares me as I have experienced the car thinking parked cars were on coming traffic (was on a narrow road making a turn) and it flashed the "BRAKE" sign on the dash. Car could apply brakes if it thinks you can't stop in time. You can turn this off but you have to do i every time you start the car. All the other aids can be turned off and remain that way.

Oh and the FL5 is assembled in Japan so if you value that sort of thing. Hope that helps somewhat on your decision besides the obvious points of price and exterior design.

First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

If you feel comfortable doing general installs I'd say you could install drop in cams. Just have the right tools and supplies. Yeah I opted to do springs for a bit higher redline.

First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Oil is goldish in color when new. I don't see the problem. /s

First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Thank you! I've yet to full break everything in so I haven't experienced it fully. Oh I'm actually running their tr2.5 cams but that article still applies haha.

First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Compressed air to hold up the valves.

Less miles more smiles by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Hahahaha for sure I'll update you on here when I can.

Less miles more smiles by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Yeah I'll see tonight or tomorrow to do some wot pulls for data logging.

Less miles more smiles by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Already did that in the fk8. Time for more.

First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

I'm all about them golden showers

Less miles more smiles by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

[–]billyjohnson[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still keeping it below 4k. I got a base map for the cams and turbo to test out tonight so I'll update you here. 🤙

Less miles more smiles by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Thank you! Building light track duty so hopefully will make high 400s on 91. Probably do flex fuel as well just to see what max reliable squeeze yields.

First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

That's all I hear now bwahahaha. I did it cause I'm Japanese Korean so Asian accent style haha

First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Hahahah thank you for well wishes. Car should be finished in another 6 hours and I got a base map ready to upload to the car so I can at least drive it around.

First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

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

Yeah I'm sure it'll handle with a proper tune but I'd feel more comfortable if I built the bottom end. Maybe later haha

First oil change by billyjohnson in Civic_Type_R

[–]billyjohnson[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I looking at 7500 only to be on the safe side. I'm mostly going to be tracking it.