Canadian FL5/DE5 Build, Suggestions & Tips Thread

[Shichi]

Here is the car with the Enkeis on.
18x9.5 +40 with 255 35 tires.
I'll get more sidewall once these tires are done lol.

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[katch922]

So how is everyone finding their CTR after a few months of ownership, is the novelty wearing off or still feels special getting in the car every time? Gotta say, it still feels special for me and I still can’t wait to drive it. Compared to my golf r, after two months of ownership I was already planning in my head of buying a new car lmao.

I just switched to OEM rims/tyres from my 18 winters and it is no longer “comfy” in comfy suspension mode, but I’ll get used to it!

 

[Shichi]

So how is everyone finding their CTR after a few months of ownership, is the novelty wearing off or still feels special getting in the car every time? Gotta say, it still feels special for me and I still can’t wait to drive it. Compared to my golf r, after two months of ownership I was already planning in my head of buying a new car lmao.

I just switched to OEM rims/tyres from my 18 winters and it is no longer “comfy” in comfy suspension mode, but I’ll get used to it!

Still feels special for me. I can't imagine getting rid of it, it complies with everything I want it to do. I've yet to go to the track with it but it absolutely rips on backroads.

Short of a high end sports car or supercar, the Honda is probably one of the fastest ways you can (safely) go on twisty country pavement.

 

[TO_FL5_CW]

It’s an event every time I drive her, absolutely love it

 

[惹Raizzelle]

Good day everyone, it’s been a while. But here’s an update from my FL5. Still brings a smile every time I drive it.
Have a lovely weekend! ??

CURRENT SPECS:
Rays VOLK TE37 OG 18x10 +41 Gold
Eibach PRO KIT FL5 Springs
275/35 R18
Front guide pin removed
Stock rear camber

ig: _raizzelle

 

[katch922]

Anyone consider rear wiper delete? I saw one pic online someone did, kind of considering it. Any tips? Any aftermarket ways of doing it or just DIY?

I did find one on Dream automotive, wonder if anyone had experience. Don’t want to mess with it if it’s too difficult to do, last thing i want is water leaks.

 

[Clark_Kent]

Anyone consider rear wiper delete? I saw one pic online someone did, kind of considering it. Any tips? Any aftermarket ways of doing it or just DIY?

PRL sells a kit. There are also a couple of videos you YT with a step by step.

https://prlmotorsports.com/products/rear-wiper-delete-plug-kit

 

[惹Raizzelle]

Anyone consider rear wiper delete? I saw one pic online someone did, kind of considering it. Any tips? Any aftermarket ways of doing it or just DIY?

I did find one on Dream automotive, wonder if anyone had experience. Don’t want to mess with it if it’s too difficult to do, last thing i want is water leaks.

It’s on my list in the future. Here is the link of what I’m planning to use.

https://www.killallwipers.com/product/honda-civic-fc-fk-flush-wiper-delete-kit/

Cheaper and cleaner. ??

 

[katch922]

Nice ya i def don’t want any logos on it, that’s exactly what i was looking at.

https://www.dream-automotive.com/pr...it-honda-civic-type-r-fk8-fl5-2-0t-k20c1-2017

 

[katch922]

Ok ordered one, I’ll post some pics when it’s done.

 

[katch922]

Finally nice enough, switched the coolant to Mishimoto. Super easy install, now I got the mishimoto coolant and catch can. Didn’t go with red, thought it’d be too much red, but i think I made the wrong choice.

 

[katch922]

Embarrassing moment, but this makes it look a lot better without replacing the rim.

If anyone else has a moment, here is the link.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07VF9MKJF?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[onepointsix]

I hope you're not relying on that parking boot to keep the car safe....

 

[katch922]

Nah I have a few things for it.

 

[Shichi]

Embarrassing moment, but this makes it look a lot better without replacing the rim.

If anyone else has a moment, here is the link.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07VF9MKJF?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

When I got a few bangs and dents, I scrubbed it down with 80grit sandpaper for about 4 hours. Then I put wheel/body putty mix where needed and waited 24 hours before respraying it.

It turned out ok and hides most of the damage. Only noticeable under certain lighting where I screwed up the spray. I think if you go for a try, it should work out fairly easily. The bangs don't look bad at all.