Recent content by TimeRacer

  1. Spoon Sports Springs Installed on FL5 w/ 25mm R + 20mm F Spacers

    Mind measuring your new ride height? Like on level ground measure the highest point of the front wheel arch to the ground. Though probably be better to let the setup settle a bit too get the final drop. Though it's weird that you say that regarding the color of the isolators. I have a set of...
  2. ABS Bleed

    Trying to find a scan tool that supports ABS bleeding with our cars. I know it's not critically necessary to do when you bleed the brakes, but want to have the option if a normal bleed doesn't do the trick. I bought a Launch x431 Creader and it doesn't appear to support ABS bleeding on the...
  3. Is anyone doing anything extra for the security system?

    Sorry to rehash this but the factory alarm and OBD system simply is what it is. A budget solution the factory puts in to deter the most basic thiefs but to those who understand these systems, the vulnerabilities are there. It really comes down to how much interference you want to run every time...
  4. Cargo Tray Defect?

    Designed this way. Many of the international versions of the CTR don't get the subwoofer so this fills that gap in. Any of the markets that get the subwoofer just need to take an exacto or box cutter and cut it. Flip the tray upside down and get a cutting board, find the midpoint or how much you...
  5. Thoughts on Xpel Stealth PPF?

    After getting my car getting Xpel PPFed I found out the only way to maintain the warranty is if you only use Xpel coatings... This kind of thing turned me off for recommending the company if there's other options available. Item #13 https://www.xpel.com/warranty-information
  6. 2023 Civic Type R Waitlist / Deposit / Reservations List - Check in here!

    Even just looking at the CTR, look at the allocation map. You're beginning to see 2 cars at the same dealership in the major metro areas. It's just a decision of how long they want to fill the floor with CTR's, a car 90% of the public have no interest in buying (cost and manual), over a CRV or...
  7. 2023 Civic Type R Waitlist / Deposit / Reservations List - Check in here!

    Remember, ALL cars are slowing down in sales and production is only increasing. At some point the dealers will need to begin flipping cars for parking lot spaces. They can sit on cars until their lot fills which, at least in my area, is start to become a real consideration for the dealerships...
  8. New Locking Security Screws @ TSP!

    Good to see the kit isn't using generic hardware. Thanks for the clarification. Any plans to release a set with matching black hardware?
  9. New Locking Security Screws @ TSP!

    FL5 wing screws are M6x1.0 thread. There's a lot of places to source these kind of screws, the center pin torx style isn't some specific keyed pattern though, just a torx head with a center machined out unless I'm mistaken and these are actual numbered and unique keyways.
  10. How many miles is the break in?

    It's more a difference in parts being bedded in and the types of brake compounds being used. As the aftermarket is entirely opposite bedding in process. OEM is more geared toward new cars where ALL the parts within the braking system is bedding together. Everything from the MC down to the...
  11. What tire pressures are you running?

    As others have said, there's no perfect tire pressure. There's always tradeoffs and static load is only one of the considerations. Without testing on specific tires in specific sizes the construction can be entirely different with different characteristics. Plugging everything into an online...
  12. Valentine one radar hardwire

    While I haven't dug around up in the headliner yet, you can power the V1 off basically any 12v power source. It's just the conversion from the dome light to the RJ wire and a grounding bolt and I assume there's enough space up there since lower model Civics and the Integra come with the...
  13. Spoon Springs vs Eibach?

    Considering the range of the adjustable dampers on the FL5 you really have to go overboard to overload them from a shock dyno standpoint. Spoon is more of a hands on testing type of R&D company, most of their development (though shock dyno is easy) is done through practical testing. No...
  14. 2023 Civic Type R Waitlist / Deposit / Reservations List - Check in here!

    Search through this post you'll see a bunch of individuals thinking only a tiny number will make to to the US. Bunch of panic about how limited FL5 production will be relative to FK8. Even if the numbers only continue and not increase (as the reports indicate) it's right in line or higher than...
  15. 2023 Civic Type R Waitlist / Deposit / Reservations List - Check in here!

    Check whatever source you wish to use (Cox, BlackBook, youtube car market folk, quarterly reports for Carvana/Carmax or whatever) and you'll see we're in kind of a weird market spot. There's dealers desperate to hold onto the high prices of 2022 as their lot inventory grows. Once these dealers...




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