Chilly's 2023 Civic FL1 Sport Touring 6MT Build

[Chilly613]

My vinyl chrome delete wrap only lasted about 7 months before it started wrinkling. Ended up buying the black trim for the Civic Sport Hatchback.

Didn't do the rear chrome since that wrap is still looking pretty decent and it actually requires replacing the entire rear quarter windows and seals.

Really easy to replace the ones on the doors.

Peel back the weather strip seal on the corner of the doors. There's 1 screw each for the front doors. On the rear doors you will need to peel back the weather strip on each side as there are 2 screws for the rear door's trim.

I also removed the black triangle trim piece on the window by the side mirrors, you can remove the one on the inside and behind that there is one screw holding the outer piece.

Pull off the chrome pieces, you'll probably end up bending them as they're on there pretty good with the 3M tape. The hard part is getting off any remaining 3M tape left on the door from the old trim. Throw them all away as almost no one likes the chrome trim and its all bent up at this point.

After the 3M tape is removed or as much as you can remove, clean the area with an alcohol wipe.

Peel the 3M tape from the new trim and attach them. Its pretty easy to not mess this up as you can put the ends with the screws first and just press down along the trim for the 3M tape to stick, you should feel it when its seated all the way.

Put back the screws and make sure to put back in the weather strip seals the same way they were or else your door won't close with the same thud it should have. I'd recommend having micro squeegees for vinyl wrap to help tuck the seal back in. Put back the trim pieces by the mirror if you removed them. And that should be it.

Sorry I didn't take pictures along the installation process, but hopefully this write up helps.

These are the micro squeegees I used. https://a.co/d/2iwjJQo

Part numbers for the trim.

Part No.: 72925-T43-J11 MOLDING, R- RR
Part No.: 72965-T43-J11 MOLDING, L- RR
Part No.: 72465-T20-A11 MLDG ASSY-, L- FR
Part No.: 72425-T20-A11 MLDG ASSY-, R- FR

Rear passenger door with the black Sport Hatchback trim and the rear quarter glass with the vinyl chrome delete wrap. Can't really tell the difference, but now I don't have to worry about any issues of peeling or wrinkling on the doors, just the 2 rears.

 

[Chilly613]

I normally don't buy things off of AliExpress, but I saw these sequential LED turn signals for the mirrors and thought "why the heck not". Really easy install and brighter than the stock LED indicators.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803394953418.html

 

[Chilly613]

Just added the PRL Rear Motor Mount and the Eibach 22mm Rear Sway Bar with Accord end links.

Both make significant differences in driving. Shifting feels more direct than before and smoother, car feels more planted with less body roll.

There is an increase in NVH with the PRL RMM, but its not unbearable. At idle with the A/C on it's definitely more noticeable. Will keep driving and see if there is a break in period like some say, maybe it'll lessen.

I forgot to take pictures along the way and buttoned everything up before remembering, so here's a box of all the stuff.

 

[Shrapnel]

Nice! I love the PRL RMM, it's as close as you can get to the best of both worlds

 

[Chilly613]

Nice! I love the PRL RMM, it's as close as you can get to the best of both worlds

Definitely, increased performance while still maintaining a decent level of comfort.

 

[Chilly613]

Just received and put on the Berlina Black Type R mirror caps. I think they look really good with the Platinum White Pearl.

L - 76251-T20-A31ZM
R - 76201-T20-A31ZM

 

[Chilly613]

UPS came today with a delivery from Black Hawk Japan.

Got some Spoon goodies that'll be installed soon; Spoon Clutch Slave Hose and a Spoon Thermostat.

Also ordered the Honda Access LED Room Lamp for the cargo area just to try out. Definitely skip it, its alot smaller than I expected and not as bright as I thought it'd be. I'll get a night picture of it later.

Also installed my Mishimoto Catch Can that I had from my 10th Gen Civic, give me that small peace of mind

 

[TypeRD]

Looking good, dude. All your mods are tasteful and clean. Hope it all comes together exactly the way you want it to.

 

[Chilly613]

Looking good, dude. All your mods are tasteful and clean. Hope it all comes together exactly the way you want it to.

Thanks. Trying to stick to an OEM+/Spoon build.

 

[ivancook]

Took some time out today to install the Honda Euro Horn and a set of Suma Performance side mirrors.

Honda Euro Horn

Suma Mirrors

The bottom horn was super easy to install, literally took minutes. The front horn was a bit of a pain, but I managed to install it without taking the bumper off.

I used this video to help me with accessing the horn from the top.



The mirrors on the 11th Gen are so much easier to install than the 10th Gen. Literally took like 5 minutes each, including testing that everything was functioning, I think it took more time to clean the grease off that I got on my hands.

Definitely really good upgrades. No more *meep meep* horn and I love that I can see an even wider view now from my side mirrors, better upgrade than the Spoon mirrors that just stick on to your stock mirrors with 3M tape.

Love your build. I'm thinking about the same horn for my 2024 Si. I'm guessing that it would be the same connectors. Was this totally plug and play? No adaptors or cutting/bending brackets?

 

[Chilly613]

Love your build. I'm thinking about the same horn for my 2024 Si. I'm guessing that it would be the same connectors. Was this totally plug and play? No adaptors or cutting/bending brackets?

It’s all plug and play. The kit comes with harness extensions and replacement brackets that are a little more heavy duty than the ones currently on your car. I didn’t install the brackets before and could feel one of the horns rattling when starting and turning off the car since they are heavier than the stock ones. Installed the brackets and no more ratting.

 

[Chilly613]

Got the shifter assembly in with all the new Acuity pieces, now I pretty much have their Stage 2 Shift kit installed; Short Throw Adapter, Shifter Rocker Upgrade, Shifter Centering Spring, Shifter Base Bushings, and Shifter Cable Bushings.

Getting a 2nd OEM lever assembly was the way to go; just replace the parts and just swap out for the existing OEM assembly.

Its super notchy and the throw is much shorter. Very good engagement and the shifting is very smooth. I really like it, but definitely something to get used to since its been awhile since I've used a short shifter.

 

[Chilly613]

Took off the OEM splash guards and added the RokBlokz splash guards.

I really like these a lot better than the OEM ones. There was also a ton of dirt under the OEM splash guards. Had to use a clay bar and AD polisher to get out a lot of the dirt that got embedded into the paint.

Splash Guards

 

[Chilly613]

Installed the Spoon Thermostat tonight along with the Acuity Reverse-Flow Silicone Radiator Hoses.

Took forever for the radiator fans to kick on after refilling and trying to bleed the coolant.

 

[TheFactor]

Nice build looking good ????
I read you put a PRL Throwback Strut tower brace on and glad to see you like it. Did you torque it down to the factory specs of I believe 51 LB FT ? I’ve got one on the way and looking forward to it .

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