Thoughts on FL5 vs FK8 (by savagegeese)

[sackofcheese]

Impressive. Jump in an FK8 (or FL5) and I bet you’d throw down way faster times.

Oh for sure, I'd rather have one too ?

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[zeroptzero]

They are 100% right on the price and dealer mark-up matter, but they report this car is more fun to drive than the GR Corolla, and it puts down faster lap times than the Golf R, no small feats when retaining FWD structure. Whether you like or hate the car you have to respect how they can achieve that level of performance and drive characteristics with a FWD setup.

 

[BoostedDreams]

I wasn't being confrontational, just saying we never heard him say that, in fact even with translation issues that guy would hates understeer.

Well, that’s interesting. It would make more sense though. Who would want understeer? lol.
Either way this new FL5 has got me all hot and bothered, Mark. Can’t wait to see the mechanical extravaganza.
(Love your channel)

 

[savagegeese]

Well, that’s interesting. It would make more sense though. Who would want understeer? lol.
Either way this new FL5 has got me all hot and bothered, Mark. Can’t wait to see the mechanical extravaganza.
(Love your channel)

I'm excited for when the car shows up. Probably will be in a blizzard.

 

[WeudS]

I'm excited for when the car shows up. Probably will be in a blizzard.

Interesting. Session with Chicago Auto Pros coming up for PPF and or Ceramic?

 

[savagegeese]

Interesting. Session with Chicago Auto Pros coming up for PPF and or Ceramic?

Front PPF and ceramic. Idk how I feel about running it in winter though.

 

[mbaapk]

If the Elantra N wasn't those most hideous looking vehicle manufactured in the last 30 years, I'd probably consider the same. It's complete dogshit from every angle. The performance is there but If you don't turn around and grin after parking and walking away, why bother? It'd be like getting married to an ugly person who's great in bed but your forced to keep the lights off.

Brutal take….

Hyundai engines have been lackluster in recent years and maybe add that you dont want your motor grenading after 100k as well.

 

[mbaapk]

Front PPF and ceramic. Idk how I feel about running it in winter though.

Right on. Full PPF for me then sits in the garage under the car cover until mid March fingers crossed. I dont know how i feel about stuffing it with fuel stabilizer right out of the gate but don’t really have a choice.

 

[savagegeese]

Right on. Full PPF for me then sits in the garage under the car cover until mid March fingers crossed. I dont know how i feel about stuffing it with fuel stabilizer right out of the gate but don’t really have a choice.

Maybe I wrong but feel like every fun Civic was released in winter.

 

[mbaapk]

Maybe I wrong but feel like every fun Civic was released in winter.

The irony…

I do remember my FG2 came out im Octoberish so had a couple good months to relearn the manual before the winter grind.

 

[Village911]

@savagegeese, My FL5's Active Exhaust Valve doesn't seem to open in Comfort mode at around 4000rpm (All in comfort). On Individual setting, does Engine or Engine Sound part need to be in Sports or +R for Exhaust Valve to open? Any input would be much appreciated

 

[Boostlag]

@savagegeese, My FL5's Active Exhaust Valve doesn't seem to open in Comfort mode at around 4000rpm (All in comfort). On Individual setting, does Engine or Engine Sound part need to be in Sports or +R for Exhaust Valve to open? Any input would be much appreciated

It should be tied to the engine noise. Just undo the vacuum line to the flap.

 

[Village911]

It should be tied to the engine noise. Just undo the vacuum line to the flap.

Will there be any mechanical problems if I let the valve open all the time? I've done it to Audi and had no problem. Thinking to actually do it on fl5.

 

[Boostlag]

Will there be any mechanical problems if I let the valve open all the time? I've done it to Audi and had no problem. Thinking to actually do it on fl5.

Nah no issues, it just for the flap. I did it on my old r32, plugged and ziptied it. Can you actually tell the sound different, all the vidoes so far sound about the same as fk8.

 

[mbaapk]

Why not just hold tight for aftermarket instead of jacking around with it.

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