Recent content by Lust

Clutch hydraulics are completely stock right now, but a braided line does sound intriguing. I used to run a modified CMC on the FK8 and that helped a lot with shifting consistency, but the FL5 seems to have a redesigned CMC. I'll probably buy a modified slave from JSR to see if the CDV delete...

I haven't installed the calipers yet. Just waiting on brake lines from HEL. Highly recommend Paragon as I've used their products on my FK8, 718 GT4, and now the FL5. Seems like a no brainer since they're running a sale now! Not yet, the valve cover just shipped out today! I think it's gonna...

You really won't see much difference with the Koyorad. Buy once cry once has always been my motto and PWR makes exceptional cooling products.

Good to know we weren’t the only ones with this issue lol. A few other owners chimed in and said the screw on the driver said was normal for them too. Such a weird design not being symmetrical.

Vlog is up for the Eventuri, PRL, and Acuity install!

Parts are slowly starting to arrive. Today we got the Eventuri Carbon intake system, PRL charge pipes, and Acuity shifter cable bushings all installed. I wanted to get the shifter installed today but unfortunately ran out of time. The Eventuri system is extremely impressive. I ran the FK8 kit...

That OCI seems a lot more frequent than my findings and what Blackstone recommended when I ran 300v. Though I don’t see any harm in changing your oil sooner other than a lighter wallet. The only time I recommend oil staying longer is for the initial fill on these Type Rs.

People get really neurotic about engine oil lol. I follow these principles: 1. Use a high quality fully synthetic oil. I will only use Motul 300v for tracked vehicles. 2. Follow manufacture recommended OCI. I think a good sweet spot is 5-7k miles on a full synthetic. Can verify oil performance...

I think coolant got hot a few times. Mid 230s. Looking back I’ll probably change my OCI to 5k miles. Back then I was really just trying to push how far the oil could go.

I had great results with 0w-20 300v and really didn’t have a reason to switch. Great wear numbers and no pressure issues. I had confidence in 300v in that it wouldn’t shear under high load. For my FL5 I’ll be trying out 5w-30 300v though. For research purposes lol

Everything has been documented here https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/lusts-fk8-civic-type-r-track-street-build.38199/page-29 And videos of the car being pushed on track

On my old FK8 I ran strictly 0w-20 Motul 300v. Car was FBO, tuned, and had upgraded cooling. No issues with track and did numerous UOAs that came back with great results. Datalogs also showed appropriate oil pressures. I probably wouldn't feel comfortable with a lower quality oil and 0w-20 would...

Parting it out made me never want to build a car to that level again lol. Somehow here I am doing the same thing a little more than 2 years later.

Hey everyone, For those that don’t know me, my name is Michael. I picked up a 2025 FL5 a week ago and will be slowly building it up to be a high level dual duty car. The goal will be to set some really fast lap times, look good, and still have some comfort for the street. I have a bit of...

The FL5 continues to look more and more promising.