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After a lot of contemplating, researching, and procrastinating, I finally decided to address the FL5ās security vulnerabilities. Iāve...
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TypeRD reacted to Xmetal's post in the thread Clutch Damage?? **Just tried to accelerate while the parking brake was on :( with
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I'm sure most of us have done it with these electronic parking brake! -
TypeRD reacted to ChangeYourOil's post in the thread Clutch Damage?? **Just tried to accelerate while the parking brake was on :( with Like.
Thanks guys for bringing me closer to sanity LOL. @TypeRD this was the owner of the shop my car was at. He was moving a couple of cars...
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TypeRD replied to the thread Clutch Damage?? **Just tried to accelerate while the parking brake was on :(.This. And keep in mind that these cars donāt have the torque nor weight of a Hemi Challenger/Charger let alone a Hellcat Redeye. While...
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TypeRD reacted to Amm5890's post in the thread Clutch Damage?? **Just tried to accelerate while the parking brake was on :( with Like.
Suspension is fine brother and if anything it just means your clutch is normal and strong
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TypeRD reacted to Cueyo's post in the thread Clutch Damage?? **Just tried to accelerate while the parking brake was on :( with Like.
Clutch damage is incredibly obvious. I've only ever driven 2 manuals in my life, but I could easily tell which one had more wear on it...
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TypeRD reacted to cryptolime's post in the thread Clutch Damage?? **Just tried to accelerate while the parking brake was on :( with Wow.
another thing, i found out the e-brake will engage at 50 mph and lock up the wheels....had a brain fart and hit the wrong switch :oops...
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TypeRD replied to the thread Clutch Damage?? **Just tried to accelerate while the parking brake was on :(.Seriously. Itās totally fine. Keep in mind that the clutch is a wear item. Even if you burned the hell out of it, it is replaceable...
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TypeRD reacted to cryptolime's post in the thread Clutch Damage?? **Just tried to accelerate while the parking brake was on :( with Like.
the clutch is a lot more durable than you think. and, Honda designed the parking brake to auto-release. it even says to keep parking...
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TypeRD reacted to Rhorn's post in the thread Clutch Damage?? **Just tried to accelerate while the parking brake was on :( with Like.
I've done this multiple times and wonder why I'm not moving. Its going to take alot more for your clutch to damage
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Did the lumbar mod the other day, was a lot quicker to do than I thought it would be. Took maybe 15 minutes. Most of the time was...
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TypeRD replied to the thread Disable Adaptive sound system on FL5.Yep. Setting Engine Sound to Comfort is the way. Comfort = Calm/quiet. However, if youāre a +R mode user, youāre stuck with the noise...
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Its not even the design that gets me. Its the lack of explanation on something so rudimentary. Arent they over at Wunderladen engineers...
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Isn't this what forums are for? Next time someone is searching for this they will get a link straight to here. Some of yall might...
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TypeRD replied to the thread Doubling down on the white!.White wheels?! Unfollowed Jkjk!:p It has to be fun to have the resources to switch things up on a whim, while the rest of us watch from...
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Honestly, just disappointed - but it's okay, I'll buy like 50 of em and punch the OEM H and L spots out and sell for $10 more. Infinite...
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Its not about stressing out about a cap full of oil. Its a measurement device that completely deviates from the factory part its...
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I was under the impression that all 1.5 engines from the 10th gen in europe (134kw / 180hp) already had vtec, at least the user manual...
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Ran some pre Motherās Day errands. Even under the crappy lights of the parking garage and needing a wash, she still looks good.
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Wiper delete. I wanted something clean and sleek OEM.
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I installed Jās racing Tailights so you donāt have to. This is a case of a fool and his money soon parted. Iām happy with the look and...
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TypeRD reacted to Unity Performance's post in the thread What did you do to your FL5 today? with Like.
Nearly stock baseline dyno on 93 octane. The only āmodsā are an MXP exhaust with the stock downpipe and front pipe, plus the TSP coupler...
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My daily is a Camry with 502k miles. It runs better and sounds better than cars 1/4 the mileage. However.. It does look like it's been...
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I've seen some camrys smoke in my area š
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TypeRD replied to the thread Aftermarket Dipstick for K20C1?.That makes 2 of us. Guess weāll never experience the āluxuryā of a German car always being in the shop. Oh wellā¦:thumbsup:
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It was a high mileage camry and extreme oil consumption was a known issue with them. I'm not fancy enough for a German car
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TypeRD reacted to Two Step Performance's post in the thread Aftermarket Dipstick for K20C1? with Like.
Something to also keep in mind... many FL5 owners have installed aftermarket oil coolers. Anyone that fits that description needs to...
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My recommendations: 1. Only use premium fuel. 2. Avoid tuning. 3. Change coolant as recommended by Honda. Honda chickened out and no...
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TypeRD replied to the thread Aftermarket Dipstick for K20C1?.All cars will consume a little oil especially with age/miles. Turbo engines tend to do it a bit moreso. What was your last car? A qt...
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TypeRD reacted to Two Step Performance's post in the thread Aftermarket Dipstick for K20C1? with Like.
I've gotta be honest, we never saw a full on pitchfork riot coming after such a well engineered solution that was years in the making...
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Respectfully Imma need you guys to keep the back and forth going, the oil weight threads have been dead lately. This will do until...
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TypeRD replied to the thread Aftermarket Dipstick for K20C1?.This is exactly the problem. Their website is not exactly clear and comprehensive when it comes to the important details that we...
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I admit I havent gone onto their site directly in a while so I dont know if this is a new update to the description (likely it was, uses...
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Why is this not part of the product description? The pitchfork riot is that end users and shops (like myself) alike should be aware of...
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Havent struggled with the OEM dipstick, but a metal dipstick is definitely easier to read when the oil is first changed/clean oil.
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TypeRD replied to the thread Aftermarket Dipstick for K20C1?.Yeah, I understand the reasoning from an ease of manufacturing perspective. That said, I agree with you. Someone had the great idea to...
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I was aggravated enough with the last customer that came in for an oil change and the factory orange dipstick was pissing me off for the...
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Got the same answer as Two Step Performance posted. I am sorry but this is laughable " we have the low mark set a bit lower so you...
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Can do what Iāve done in the past with the OEM dipsticks. I took 400 grit sand paper to the orange tip until there was no more gloss...
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TypeRD replied to the thread Aftermarket Dipstick for K20C1?.Maybe the better question is : How much more oil does that H line equate to? If itās 1/2 qt or less, then I wouldnāt worry too much...
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This is the response i had from Austin. And my dipstick compared to the OE dipstick. It should have been matched to fsctory.
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I would say to tag Austin for clarification regarding the dip stick level and hope he responds, but I don't think I've ever seen him...
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TypeRD replied to the thread Roof lining coming off.Thatās what it looks like to me. The fabric isnāt properly wrapping the headliner. Stretching the weather strip over it might help hide...
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TypeRD replied to the thread Aftermarket Dipstick for K20C1?.I have to agree with you. Thereās something funny about that sentence, āā¦the markings are different, but still accurateā¦ā That doesnāt...
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Weather has been pretty crappy so havenāt been able to clean it up to take some pictures yet! But here are some bad phone pictures from...
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Buddy of mine gave me these lug nuts from his FK8 he sold, apparently they are lug nuts for Porsches. They are obviously 14x1.5 with a...
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TypeRD replied to the thread Official CHAMPIONSHIP WHITE FL5 Type R Photos Thread.Some bronze wheels look more like brown-ze to me. These, on the other hand, look awesome! They appear to have a little more gold in the... -
TypeRD reacted to J35W2's post in the thread Official CHAMPIONSHIP WHITE FL5 Type R Photos Thread with Like.
TY. Yuuuuup on the stock suspension. Donāt want to run neg camber & I think the wheel gap looks fine. Iāve done drops before & not...
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TypeRD reacted to J35W2's post in the thread Official CHAMPIONSHIP WHITE FL5 Type R Photos Thread with Like.
Thanks boss! 19x9.5 +45 Apex wheels, satin bronze. 275-30 Falken Azenis 660+. Stock suspension. Rays forged aluminum lugs.
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TypeRD reacted to MC BumSlap's post in the thread Official CHAMPIONSHIP WHITE FL5 Type R Photos Thread with Haha.