CTECH Auto Customer Highlight - @getRIGHT

[Chilly613]

I'm really curious about the Spoon Stiff Plate. I've seen people install it, but haven't really given feedback on it. I have one just sitting that I originally purchased for my FL1 Sport Touring, ended up saving it for the FL5.

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[ctechauto]

I'm really curious about the Spoon Stiff Plate. I've seen people install it, but haven't really given feedback on it. I have one just sitting that I originally purchased for my FL1 Sport Touring, ended up saving it for the FL5.

In combination with all the other stuff like subframe collars, mugen lateral tie bars, the chassis feels night and day. Even compared to my shop car on ohlins and sticky AD09s. I was thorougly impressed and want all of it for the shop FL5

 

[Chilly613]

In combination with all the other stuff like subframe collars, mugen lateral tie bars, the chassis feels night and day. Even compared to my shop car on ohlins and sticky AD09s. I was thorougly impressed and want all of it for the shop FL5

That sounds great! I have a set of Rigid Collars on the way, love those and will probably be the one thing I put on just about any car.

I was definitely interested when I saw Mugen released those tie bars, and Spoon has their own now too, but I saw Two Step Performance has a set that I have my eye on that won't break the bank. This is all definitely giving me some ideas.

https://www.twostepperformance.com/...bilizer-links-for-2023-honda-civic-type-r-fl5

 

[getRIGHT]

Thanks Kalvin!


I originally found CTechAuto here on this forum. Originally started going through its online parts store after finding a thread in the sponsor section while shopping for various exhaust options. I ended up reading all through the website blogs on
https://ctechautomotive.com/
and realized they also had a shop space that does mods, repair and maintenance.

After reaching out we agreed on a meet time and I went to CTech. What I discovered when I got there was one of the cleanest and tidiest shops you can possibly imagine. I was definitely impressed by the entire shop space. Not to mention the 3 coolest shop cars you will ever see sitting inside.

Every thing was done correctly and right on time with fantastic communication at every step of the way. Everyone in North, East and Central Texas should definitely drop them a line with any Honda/Acura or Porsche needs and if you are reading this check out their site.

I wont hesitate to recommend or use them again in the future for any thing from routine maintenance to adding more mods. I only wish I lived closer for next time!

 

[ctechauto]

Thanks Kalvin!


I originally found CTechAuto here on this forum. Originally started going through its online parts store after finding a thread in the sponsor section while shopping for various exhaust options. I ended up reading all through the website blogs on
https://ctechautomotive.com/
and realized they also had a shop space that does mods, repair and maintenance.

After reaching out we agreed on a meet time and I went to CTech. What I discovered when I got there was one of the cleanest and tidiest shops you can possibly imagine. I was definitely impressed by the entire shop space. Not to mention the 3 coolest shop cars you will ever see sitting inside.

Every thing was done correctly and right on time with fantastic communication at every step of the way. Everyone in North, East and Central Texas should definitely drop them a line with any Honda/Acura or Porsche needs and if you are reading this check out their site.

I wont hesitate to recommend or use them again in the future for any thing from routine maintenance to adding more mods. I only wish I lived closer for next time!

Thanks Shawn for the opportunity and kind review. I hope we get to keep doing business together!

 

[ctechauto]

That sounds great! I have a set of Rigid Collars on the way, love those and will probably be the one thing I put on just about any car.

I was definitely interested when I saw Mugen released those tie bars, and Spoon has their own now too, but I saw Two Step Performance has a set that I have my eye on that won't break the bank. This is all definitely giving me some ideas.

https://www.twostepperformance.com/...bilizer-links-for-2023-honda-civic-type-r-fl5

This is a great option for more budget minded folks. And they look (at least by design) to be the same as the original Mugen ones

 

[HondaHoon]

If you were installing an aftermarket turbo and DP at the same time, is it possible to remove the OEM turbo and DP while they are still connected?

Yes. I just did this, I was successful in removing all connected components of the turbo minus the downpipe and remove the entire assembly without harming anything. The reason was because I was installing a Kuro+ and Innovatig catless DP, ridding myself of both OEM components. But I thought, somebody might want/need this, and I did not want the pain of dissembly in the car anyway. Besides, I hate breaking stuff that is still in perfect shape.

 

[Mrjustin81]

Yes. I just did this, I was successful in removing all connected components of the turbo minus the downpipe and remove the entire assembly without harming anything. The reason was because I was installing a Kuro+ and Innovatig catless DP, ridding myself of both OEM components. But I thought, somebody might want/need this, and I did not want the pain of dissembly in the car anyway. Besides, I hate breaking stuff that is still in perfect shape.

Oh excellent, I’ll remember this when I get all the $$$ saved for go fast parts haha

 

[ctechauto]

Oh excellent, I’ll remember this when I get all the $$$ saved for go fast parts haha

I mean as I mentioned before, if you want to try to frustratingly finagle it out you can. Sometimes (in this case), removing the parts separately and individually actually saves the time/effort. It may feel counter intuitive at times but thats what experience is. You also have to think about the potential buyer if you're going to try to sell it as a whole unit; its actually going to be a major headache trying to put it all back in as one unit and they may not want to buy it because of that.

What I'm saying is, sometimes more work is actually less work.

 

[HondaHoon]

Not trying to argue, but it was not frustrating at all—just my opinion. It would sell cheap enough; I am sure someone would take it. LMFAO!

 

[ctechauto]

Not trying to argue, but it was not frustrating at all—just my opinion. It would sell cheap enough; I am sure someone would take it. LMFAO!

I get it - different ways to skin a cat.

In my shop, experience takes you to the route of "more work is actually less work".

Perfect example is doing suspension on these cars, many people have a hard time especially with the driver side front strut and they either end up accidentally pulling the axle out on the transmission side and/or ripping the axle seal. The way I do it is technically 'more' work up front but never had an issue with damaging an axle seal or popping out the axle accidentally, which is 'less' work than having to fight those things and then repairing it because you didn't want to take something off or do something beforehand, or not have the experience to tell you otherwise.

I've had to repair another forum member's FL5 a couple months ago just for those reasons and they had to have their car towed to my shop and I ended up repairing stuff and installing their lowering springs (along with other stuff) after their attempt.

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