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What a great drive as always! Oh yeah new vans šš„ -
Pea-shooter aesthetic is no bueno. To be expected, the exhaust note is ok to meh but for the price I would want more. Mugen makes...
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Another day another sucker with the Chasing Jās boot delete. One of the cool kids now.
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Xmetal replied to the thread What did you do to your FL5 today?.What I meant was that I would try to avoid the dealer as much as possible, but I cannot avoid it in my instance since I needed warranty...
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Xmetal replied to the thread What did you do to your FL5 today?.I wouldn't assume they will "always" cover the seats in plastic. I been into my dealer on 3 different occasions and they've used...
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Their "Master Detailer" is probably the youth out back with the water hose that provides courtesy washes after service. This is a waste...
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Xmetal replied to the thread What did you do to your FL5 today?.Not possible to avoid the Honda dealer in my case unless I want to shell out $900+ out of pocket for a new inner door panel and DIY it!
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This is all too common. Here's the starter pack to rest easy(ier). SEWACC Prime Paper Car Mats...
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Xmetal replied to the thread What did you do to your FL5 today?.That was my fear on the first couple of times that I had to bring mine back for warranty work. So, I purchased and put on a "cheap"...
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Took my car in to Honda to get my first āfreeā oil change. Now Iām left with motor oil on my seatā¦ smh. Theyāre taking it back to detail...
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Xmetal reacted to Sporky McGeuschky's post in the thread The Importance of Carrying a Full Size Matching Spare Wheel & Tire with
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Hi Y'all, Sporky here. I'm in Houston for Memorial Day Weekend. My FL5 is still on my Winter Setup, which is Honda Pilot HPD Bronze... -
No mods and you are absolutely right, that should have been the first thing I did. Just wanted to see if it was something minor that I...
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Xmetal replied to the thread Sudden Power Loss Driving On Freeway.OP, why are you trying to diagnose it yourself if your car is still under warranty? Don't try to clear any code(s) if I were you. I...
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Yikes! That sounds scary as hell. Did everything cut out when the engine died, like the headlights and dash lights, etc? I think the...
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Installed the CF shifter panel cover.
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Bright white wheels will match perfect with some brake dust š Maybe itās in the clear plastic White Bubble š -
Xmetal reacted to Clark_Kent's post in the thread Get the steering recall done or keep on trucking? with Like.
Get the recall done. I would be less concerned about the change in steering feel and more concerned about them damaging my car while...
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Xmetal replied to the thread Get the steering recall done or keep on trucking?.Technician lottery is a concern, but you gotta pick your poison.
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Xmetal replied to the thread White on White on White CTR.Why is everyone so hung up on the wheels MUST BE matching Championship White? Who cares if it's brighter than the rest of the car? One...
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Looks naked without a wing, but a white wing would be awesome looking.
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I feel like if you had a white wing, thatād really finish the theme vs wingless
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Xmetal replied to the thread Get the steering recall done or keep on trucking?.Just because you never had an issue doesn't mean it won't show up out of no where one day. For me, if it's a safety issue, get it done...
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Xmetal replied to the thread Civic Type R FL5 HRC Concept - New Video.Even if they made black available, I would still pick red.
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Xmetal reacted to Lamotrigine's post in the thread Civic Type R FL5 HRC Concept - New Video with Like.
Very smart move. They can make a lot more money this way than selling a modded car.
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Xmetal reacted to TypeRD's post in the thread Michelin said tire rotting is caused by the Ozone with Like.
Their ozone/weather statement vs warranty sounds like just a disclaimer. Follow their instructions and have the tires inspected. If your...
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The cars first oil change should not be done by the cars maintenance minder. 600-1000 miles for the first oil change. After that you can...
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Xmetal replied to the thread What did you do to your FL5 today?.What's the oil life indicator say? If it's about to hit one year, you should be at about 15%. If so, your first oil change should be...
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Xmetal replied to the thread Michelin said tire rotting is caused by the Ozone.I'm sure the DWS06 will last forever! I had ECS on other cars, which are a "softer" compound and those will go at least 25k - 30k...
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Xmetal replied to the thread Michelin said tire rotting is caused by the Ozone.Do you park your car outside 24/7? I also purchased my car May of last year and do not have this issue.
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Iāve been a Honda fan for a long time. Iāve owned a CR-X SiR, a Civic Type R EK9, three S2000s (two AP1s and one AP2), an Integra Type R... -
Xmetal replied to the thread REVEL - TANABE USA Medallion Touring Premier Exhaust System - installed video & photos.This is exactly why I decided to just chop off a resonator and call it the day.
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Xmetal reacted to FL5HondaGuy's post in the thread REVEL - TANABE USA Medallion Touring Premier Exhaust System - installed video & photos with Like.
Sounds like an FL5. If you want more noise than stock <most do that's why we bought an exhaust> there really is very little difference...
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Xmetal replied to the thread BBS MK001 RI-A + Eibach ProKit + Conti 02 (Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02).Is it hubcentric? No hub ring adapter needed, right? Thanks.
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Xmetal reacted to mattfeet's post in the thread BBS MK001 RI-A + Eibach ProKit + Conti 02 (Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02) with Like.
BBS MK001 RI-A in Diamond Black 18x10 +40 275/35/18 Conti Sport 02 Eibach ProKit
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Installed one of the souvenirs I got from Japan Autobacs store. They only had blue but it works fine for SGP. Also installed some CF...
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Xmetal reacted to MainMind's post in the thread FL5 Keeping Up With Porsche & BMW Track Cars at Los Arcos with Like.
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Xmetal reacted to MainMind's post in the thread FL5 Keeping Up With Porsche & BMW Track Cars at Los Arcos with Like.
Another trackday with the FL5 at Circuito de Los Arcos (Spain). Had several fun sessions battling with Porsche and BMW track-focused...
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Xmetal reacted to Blindeye_03's post in the thread Clutch Damage?? **Just tried to accelerate while the parking brake was on :( with Like.
Right this whole thread is a nothing burger lol.
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Xmetal replied to the thread Clutch Damage?? **Just tried to accelerate while the parking brake was on :(.I'm sure most of us have done it with these electronic parking brake!
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Xmetal replied to the thread Exhaust valve mod.OP - Dealers won't specifically look for it even if it stored a code for the fuse pulled. I had been into the dealer 3 different time...
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Xmetal replied to the thread FL5 Fuel Pump Relay Location.Ground can go to any of the chassis bolts closest to your "gadget"
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Xmetal reacted to coolnick's post in the thread Exhaust modification code P16EB ... how to eliminate the computer from throwing the code? with Like.
FYI they can't void your warranty because you modified the exhaust. Per the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act the manufacturer would have to...
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Xmetal reacted to Clark_Kent's post in the thread Has anyone tried powder coating the OEM forged FL5 wheels? with Like.
I know this is a little off-topic from what you asked, but honestly I think the OEM forged wheels work well on all the standard FL5...
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Xmetal replied to the thread What did you do to your FL5 today?.Thanks for the review and link to the carbon console! These are on sale (27% off) right now...so naturally, I can't resist and had to...
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Xmetal replied to the thread Dual resonator delete - anyone put one back on? Too much drone....In your case, that is NOT drone that you're describing. It is the nature of the louder exhaust. You're just hearing the exhaust more...
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Xmetal reacted to roastduck's post in the thread Model Year 2026 Civic Type R FL5 shipments from Japan have begun with Like.
ā Shipment update
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While itās not for me personally, Iām a bit surprised at the hate on white on white given how supportive the type r community can be of...
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The two original Type Rs (NSX-R and EK9 Type R) is factory with white wheels. Kept the white on white on our EK9.
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Xmetal replied to the thread Doubling down on the white!.Forget about all these naysayers! White wheels on Champion White Type Rs are classic! Good luck keeping them clean and looking white...
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Xmetal replied to the thread Dual resonator delete - anyone put one back on? Too much drone...."Comfort" mode only help if the valve is active - there's no difference in sound if you pull the fuse (valve is fully open). Also...