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You are not damaging anything by leaving rev match on. It's so good that I leave it on.

I went with Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 when downsizing. It's quiter than the OE PS4S in many scenarios. I am aware that I gained some sidewall in the process, but the tire does not feel pointy (it's not a PS4S obviously), yet it will do what you want to throw at it. At least you bring...

I am pretty sure everyone at this point, unless the VIN decodes as a 2026

Apex VS-5RS 18x9.5 +45 Anthracite 265/35R18 at stock height with Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02

Lug nuts came and put on the new wheels. 5 percent gain in sidewall (or 19 percent by actual thickness) definitely make bumpy backroads far less jarring to drive, and ride quality felt more like a normal car everywhere. I do miss the way the stock 19s drive though.

Went to a different Dealer for a second opinion. The Advisor who helped me immediately said he got a lot of the same complaint I am experiencing, and said all 11th Gen Civic has the same noise regardless of trim. I explained the noise is not a comfortable one and it would be nice of him to show...

Finally got my downsizing plan going by receiving my Apex VS-5RS and intrigued that they look like stock wheels on a diet when having the actual wheel in my hands.

I got the car back from the Dealer about a week since I dropped it off. According to them, they contacted Tech Helpline, rechecked everything and concluded that it is normal, which I'm not convinced. Looks like it'll have to wait until something takes a dive.

It's ok. That you can find out from LogR

I am taking it to the Dealer. Just asking if others are experiencing the same thing.

Is it just me or the FL5 EPS/Steering Rack is particularly noisy? I took the car to the Dealer after sending friends home on New Years Day. Upon reaching home, I get loud knocking noises whenever I move the steering wheel left and right in quick succession. It was very audible knock that you...

Some Dealers can do Smog Check because they have at least one Tech who can do Smog Check and have the equipment. However, it's not free and Dealer Labor cost more than a Smog Shop around the corner.

Passing Smog Check has little to do with miles driven. it's most likely at least one the "I/M Readiness Monitors" is not ready. Go to any local Auto Parts Store and get a basic OBD2 Code Reader, if you want one fast. Key-On, Engine-Off. Plug in the code reader. If all the "Monitors" are Ready...

Buy OE Honda (they do not sell just the rotor rings) Or you can get Rotor Rings from Paragon that works with the OE Rotor Hat. Get new hardware while you are at it

Re-balance your tires and try again. Normally, changing the steering rack does not affect the balance of your tires. My steering rack was defective shortly after the recall (USDM is re-grease only). A new updated rack was replaced, but car drove just like you described.

You are correct. The paint on the FL5 is very thin. Getting PPF will be far more effective than Ceramic Coating to prevent chips. If you are ok with getting PPF, I'd recommend at least the full front, which saved me twice.

You can buy the Touring Edition muffler from AWE. Or that is still on the loud side?

You can choose what data to display in LogR. Clutch Position is one of the options. I don't find it useful though.

Correct. Bedding is to establish proper friction surface between your brake pads onto the rotor. More emphasized on sporty brake pads, but average street pads can benefit from this too. People who swap between street and track pads for track days also do this for proper operation.

This is street car, not something with a track-only engine that you need to pump hot to start. It's fine. Most people do not know you can check Odometer Mileage by Key On without running the engine. Cold Start idle is 1500rpm or car is turned off after a certain duration (like going for lunch).