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If you continue to track your car you will eventually wear away all that plastic and then you can technically say it doesn't rub... -
johnloov replied to the thread Any issues with 275/35 R19 Tires?.Here are the results after 2 heavy track days at COTA in the Advanced group on 275/35 19 Pirelli PZero Corsa Track tires. Positives...
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johnloov reacted to BLU RRR's post in the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis with
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first oil change at 1000 miles and second at 3200. Copper and Iron significantly lower, Aluminum up but was double the miles... -
Oem Forged Bridgestone Potenza RE71RS 275/35/19 Stock suspension with front pins pulled 1.9 degree front camber No rubbing
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I haven't tracked it yet, no. I have only driven it hard on poorly surfaced tarmac with heavy compressions etc. So far so good. I have...
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johnloov replied to the thread Any issues with 275/35 R19 Tires?.Can anyone else confirm this 275/35/19 works on track during cornering loads and maximum forces? Here is why I'm concerned, you can see...
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johnloov replied to the thread Any issues with 275/35 R19 Tires?.Thanks for the feedback. I've only run the stock tire size on track both the 4s and Cup 2 --Curious have you tracked the tire on this...
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With stock ride height and that camber you will be more than OK. Even with stock camber at - 1.4 degrees you will be fine with that spec...
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johnloov replied to the thread Any issues with 275/35 R19 Tires?.Has any one tracked tires in this size, without any rub. I'm racing COTA next week, and have to be 1000% sure. I'm on stock...
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I completed a layer of the Amazon Basics mat in the trunk that is visible by pulling up the floor mat and tire fixit stuff only. That...
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I laughed at this thread when you first made it, but after 2 years with the car...I'm doing at least the rear seats and trunk. Highway...
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johnloov replied to the thread Sound Deadening Project.The sound deadening was necessary for me - now it's a pleasure to roadtrip to track - drive home
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The tinnitus is real, and earplugs are your friend. I keep a pack of disposable foamies in my center console for local trips, and a...
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johnloov replied to the thread Sound Deadening Project.I rode in the back of a brand new Honda Civic sport 2026 and it was gosh-awful road noise and it made me realize how badly insulated...
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johnloov reacted to zumbooruk's post in the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis with Like.
I did not research damage to turbos, I stumbled upon it while searching for replacements to First Brands oil filters. several mentions...
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johnloov replied to the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis.This is great information especially for those running 5k-10k miles between oil changes. All this data and conversations are coming to...
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johnloov reacted to zumbooruk's post in the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis with Like.
updated results, this time using independent testing over manufacturer claims seems Royal Purple might be the best, yet seems out of...
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johnloov reacted to zumbooruk's post in the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis with Like.
did more research, turbochargers need finest filtration since they spin so fast. I found one more source from 2021 by Ascent...
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johnloov reacted to zumbooruk's post in the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis with Like.
Amsoil seems best. followed by Purolator Boss and Mobil 1 Filter Filtering Efficiency (ISO 4548-12) Effective Micron Rating (99%...
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johnloov replied to the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis.I did have a small honda Dallas dealership somehow install the honda filter and break the oil filter, or maybe it was faulty, and it...
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johnloov replied to the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis.Another interesting video regarding GM trying many types of engine oils and viscosities. The engine temperature was exponentially the...
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johnloov replied to the thread Correcting the record on manual transmission fluid disinfo.I agree - I have no reference or baseline for other oils and viscosities - to understand feel. I am initially sticking with OEM until I...
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johnloov reacted to Spart's post in the thread Correcting the record on manual transmission fluid disinfo with Like.
Perhaps, but I've heard more than once (including from folks with FK8's) that changing the factory fluid for Honda OEM made things feel...
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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.This is why it’s critical to change your motor oil and transmission oil frequently in breaking in both. Removing contaminants until you...
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johnloov replied to the thread Correcting the record on manual transmission fluid disinfo.This is why it’s critical to change your motor oil and transmission oil frequently in breaking in both. Removing contaminants until you...
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johnloov replied to the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis.This is why it’s critical to change your motor oil and transmission oil frequently in breaking in both. Removing contaminants until you...
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johnloov replied to the thread Brake Pad Manufacturer/Model Compilation Thread.I'm curious about that as well - I've tried it with them and without - but have no data on actual temps - with them on the Paragon...
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johnloov reacted to mattrose4's post in the thread Brake Pad Manufacturer/Model Compilation Thread with Like.
Are the paragon titanium shims worth it on track or is it just snake oil?
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johnloov reacted to Websitesdown's post in the thread Brake Pad Manufacturer/Model Compilation Thread with Like.
I think I've made it the furthest on the forum for stock rear rotors / pads. This is a picture of mine right now at 35,300 miles. This...
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johnloov replied to the thread Sound Deadening Project.It's just easier to remove the wheel on a jack and get full access. I tried that initially - you maybe able to do it - but it could be...
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I am still debating if I want to do the front wheel wells, maybe only if I could pull back the rear half of the liner since I have no...
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johnloov reacted to nomtimesthree's post in the thread Brake Pad Manufacturer/Model Compilation Thread with Like.
Heat checking is fine. On other two piece rotors I use for track, I replace when the cracks get to the outer edge. Never been an issue...
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johnloov replied to the thread Brake Pad Manufacturer/Model Compilation Thread.It's interesting - I have never had any issues with stock rotors pulsating with Paragon R5's or the Endless cc43 - I do think that may...
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johnloov reacted to AspecR's post in the thread Brake Pad Manufacturer/Model Compilation Thread with Like.
This is normal, for the stock rotors. Even though they are 2 piece, repeated intense stops from high speeds will eventually causing...
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johnloov replied to the thread Brake Pad Manufacturer/Model Compilation Thread.Both are endless cc43 paragon R5’s lasted very very long as well in rears - stock rear pads dissolve fast on one track day
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johnloov reacted to nomtimesthree's post in the thread Brake Pad Manufacturer/Model Compilation Thread with Like.
thanks for sharing. What did you use on the rear when testing the endless front pads?
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Interesting / Funny update on my end I recently had my tinnitus flare up but I hadn't driven the R in about 2 weeks. Doc recommended...
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johnloov replied to the thread Sound Deadening Project.Floor makes a big difference and wheel wells. It solved my tinnitus issues. Now can drive 4 Hours to track drive all day, run two track...
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johnloov replied to the thread Sound Deadening Project.Did not have a problem. Takes some patience to fit everting back and snap in - check if maybe you broke any clips mine went in back easy
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johnloov replied to the thread Brake Pad Manufacturer/Model Compilation Thread.Paragon R5's vs Endless Circuit/Endurance Racing Pads ( Superior ). I've recently tested my ENDLESS CC43 (N35S) BRAKE PAD FRONT FOR...
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johnloov reacted to Spart's post in the thread Correcting the record on manual transmission fluid disinfo with Like.
Found in the wild: And: Let's address these together. The confusion here stems from the fact that there are two types of...
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johnloov reacted to Spart's post in the thread Correcting the record on manual transmission fluid disinfo with Like.
Redline MTL is what is in my ITS right now and it's been fantastic. The only thing I haven't tried it in is extreme cold. We didn't...
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johnloov reacted to Spart's post in the thread Correcting the record on manual transmission fluid disinfo with Like.
I have come across so much uninformed nonsense on this topic. It's actually worse than the uninformed nonsense regarding engine oil...
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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.This is all very very interesting and thanks everyone for those details. I think the common theme with both engine oil analysis and...
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Updated OP with info about these Liqui Moly products: Top Tec MTF 5100 75W Top Tec MTF 5200 75W-80 Top Tec MTF 5300 70W-75 Top Tec MTF...
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Here's another variant, this one appears to be sold in the EU. Part number 08267-99902 (I see 08267-99902-HE and 08267-99902-PRO...
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Note that the bottle you posted says that it's made in the USA. Here's what's listed on the Japanese Honda site (used Google Translate)...
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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.Good point, looks like they continuously improve formula and bottle designs like engine oil formulas.
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All of those bottles say "New And Improved Formula," just saying. 🤔
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johnloov replied to the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis.Here is the latest - best results so far. I'll have in a few months the PUP 0W/20 6 track days on API-SQ results in. The car did not...
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