What did you do to your FL5 today?

[neilisnext]

I assume you got the Spoon lip early? It has not released yet! Send us pictures!

Nahhh I wish! So pricey and my car is lowered haha!

I preordered a Maxton Design lip just to see if it would be ruined with my current clearance. I want to pick up the M&M lip

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[Chilly613]

Tried to install my rock guards into the lower front fender vents, went to pop off a rivet, and it instantly broke off. Can't believe how brittle these things are, albeit it was 30 degrees out...

Gave up on the whole install, not worth the hassle..

This is my luck whenever trying to do any simple car mod.

I bought these off of Amazon to replace any of the plastic retainers and rivets that I end up breaking.

Push-Type Retainer Clip Fastener Rivet

Plastic Body Rivets

 

[Yorkman1]

Messed with the rear door audio Full write up will be icehawks OEM+ shortly

 

[Bonito]

I also got the alcantara wheel and have been wondering how to keep it in like new shape. I've only had the car for about two weeks so I'll give this a try in about another two, I don't want it to flatten out.

Any tips on keeping the seats clean/protected? I was considering trying 303 fabric guard to keep it hydrophobic and protect from jean dye (I wear a lot of black denim) and then buying sonax to clean it every so often.

I wear pretty much only black denim and noticed today that my driver's seat is definitely dingy from dye transfer even though I prepped them with Gtechniq Tri-Clean and Smart Fabric the moment I got the car. Fingers crossed I can wash or steam clean the dye out.

 

[Clark_Kent]

I also got the alcantara wheel and have been wondering how to keep it in like new shape. I've only had the car for about two weeks so I'll give this a try in about another two, I don't want it to flatten out.

Any tips on keeping the seats clean/protected? I was considering trying 303 fabric guard to keep it hydrophobic and protect from jean dye (I wear a lot of black denim) and then buying sonax to clean it every so often.

Keeping the seats clean is a tough task unless you're painstakingly careful and/or don't drive the car often. From what I've gathered, most, if not all consumer grade protecants/coatings largely care for water based stains; however, they don't solve for wear or abrasion. CQuartz Fabric claims to protect against mechanical wear, but I'm skeptical. You'll notice most reviewers will comment on the hydrophobic properties and not much else. I've decided to opt out of any of the protectants for many reasons. The easiest solution is a seat cover.

 

[Dustbunni]

I hit a deer today. Thats all, move along.

 

[Trey]

I bought the Alcantara steering wheel and the Aero Flow Dynamics v2 front lip. Can’t wait to get them!

https://www.aeroflowdynamics.com/products/2023-honda-civic-type-r-s-style-v2-front-lip

 

[Testa_Rossa_]

I wear pretty much only black denim and noticed today that my driver's seat is definitely dingy from dye transfer even though I prepped them with Gtechniq Tri-Clean and Smart Fabric the moment I got the car. Fingers crossed I can wash or steam clean the dye out.

Let me know if you figure something out, I wish you luck!

 

[Icehawk]

Finally dealt with the two nails and staple in one of my tires (thanks wifey!). Fortunately, only one was an actual puncture and there are like a million used gomas shops in my neighborhood. I have a favorite one, they speak English and totally understood why I brought the wheel in myself off the car and just wanted a plug & no patch. I was like you don't want to pay for damaging the wheel right?

Every time I drive my wife's '13 Si I swear it feels broken. The gas pedal doesn't do anything, the brake pedal is frightening, and the clutch is limp. The R has totally spoiled me because there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Si.

 

[Yorkman1]

Washed

 

[Endlesspearl]

Washed

Wow! Please share your tips on how to get that level of foam on the car. I can't even tell what color the car is

 

[Yorkman1]

Wow! Please share your tips on how to get that level of foam on the car. I can't even tell what color the car is

Soap is important so is the style of foam cannon.

I use a 3200PSI gas pressure washer with the nozzle almost closed on my fan tip foam cannon Only us high sud car soap. This is what I have

 

[Endlesspearl]

Soap is important so is the style of foam cannon.

I use a 3200PSI gas pressure washer with the nozzle almost closed on my fan tip foam cannon Only us high sud car soap. This is what I have

Thanks for the info. I’ll have to check out the soap you use. What ratio of soap to water do you recommend for the foam canon?

 

[Yorkman1]

Thanks for the info. I’ll have to check out the soap you use. What ratio of soap to water do you recommend for the foam canon?

It’s is soap and the pressure washer adds. I turn it to the lowest setting. Aka water almost off/closed And that’s how it comes out for me

 

[Endlesspearl]

It’s is soap and the pressure washer adds. I turn it to the lowest setting. Aka water almost off/closed And that’s how it comes out for me

From everything I've read online, it said to dilute the soap with water. I'll try just soap next time. Happy New Year!

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