Sporky SideGrades Texas FL5 Type R

[Sporky McGeuschky]

Preparing for install.

Just before I got to the 4th and final spacer and wheel, we got a bit of a sprinky dink.
That's why it looks all wet.

Honda Pilot Matte Bronze HPD wheels installed.

This setup is basically the equivalent of 18X8.0 , offset ET +30.

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

The 20mm spacer gives the thiccc Pilot wheel just enough clearance around the front Brembo caliper.

It is tough to tell from photos, but it is about 5 to 6mm clearance with 20mm spacers.

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

A better look at the Sottozero 3 tires.

 

[NeRO_CTR]

Awkwardly I dig it. That color combo flows w/ what you got going on. If those lips weren't machined, those could actually be a thing.

Add this to your list of Xmas gifts to self ideas.
https://risingtuning.com/lift-kits/...7zu2Z_5Gd0yeu9vNxeH5tTS5verqMTXsZTqYKHXVlATMc

update: even more cost effective
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2052724453...6e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c

the all-inclusive
https://hrgoffroad.com/product/1-5-...MN9y0_4aYXS7KznPpAnjO09__klxai9UuUTB0hmmx6zrw

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

Awkwardly I dig it. That color combo flows w/ what you got going on. If those lips weren't machined, those could actually be a thing.

Thanks.
Yeah, at first, I was avoiding the whole 1999 Subaru Impreza WRX coupe (one of my Dream Cars!) Gold on Blue look...
But I just couldn't help myself! ... So eventually I just let the inevitable take its course.

Also, what do you mean by "those could actually be a thing"?
You don't like the machined lip?

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

Add this to your list of Xmas gifts to self ideas.
https://risingtuning.com/lift-kits/...7zu2Z_5Gd0yeu9vNxeH5tTS5verqMTXsZTqYKHXVlATMc

Dude, is this a meme? Made in Afghanistan? Out of Polyurethane?
Not to sound wayciss or anything... but uhhh...

 

[NeRO_CTR]

HAHA, I knew I liked you. I'm a Subaru guy myself. The blue and gold is a classic combo. I see it now.

I'm not a fan of machined lips as they've designed it. It still looks good, dont get me wrong. I think the color break up is too harsh of a split, IMO.

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

Awkwardly I dig it. That color combo flows w/ what you got going on. If those lips weren't machined, those could actually be a thing.

Add this to your list of Xmas gifts to self ideas.

update: even more cost effective
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2052724453...6e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c

the all-inclusive
https://hrgoffroad.com/product/1-5-...MN9y0_4aYXS7KznPpAnjO09__klxai9UuUTB0hmmx6zrw

Man, that eBay option looks a bit sketch AF as well.

Also, ALL of the options presented so far are, believe it or not, taller than I actually want, nor do they address fixing the FL5's natural reverse rake, which gets on my nerves.
I've heard that some FL5s "settle" in the front after a few months from the weight of the engine, but I've had my car a whole year now and my front end still sits higher than the rear.

I actually emailed HRG and filled out a form a couple months ago... and still haven't received a reply.
Before I filled out the request form for a custom fitting, they had nothing for 11th Gen Civics.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention!
I guess HRG was so busy fabricating this kit, they forgot to respond to me.

I'll have to remind those guys that I still want to go into their shop for a custom fit.

Ideally, I'd like about a half inch (14 to 15mm) lift in the front, and about an inch (25 to 28mm) in the rear.
That would fix the reverse rake AND allow a bit of extra clearance for rear seat passegers + cargo in the trunk without ending up pants saggin'.

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