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zumbooruk replied to the thread First oil change using a Fluid Extractor.For no mess oil change I use ValvoMax. not a drop of oil leaked out. I have it on all my cars. yet changing the oil filter is always... -
zumbooruk replied to the thread What should be my first “Power Mods” for my FL5.I'll chime in with Cobb intake and Cobb AccessPort with an unlimited custom tune by @JST Performance Cobb intake is fairly unique in...
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If you're not convinced on the G80, just pickup up an FL5 and invest the difference. Enjoy the FL5 now while your investment grows. If...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread New Type R (FL5) Owner!.I did a lot of research about oil and filter. For the oil ended up getting Mobil 1 ESP Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-30... -
zumbooruk replied to the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek.No need to apologize, I love learning and gaining knowledge, so I can be aware and proactive if needed.
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zumbooruk reacted to Testa_Rossa_'s post in the thread Starguard - worth keeping? Or just a draw on the battery? with
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Lmao! My dude! Thanks for keeping up with my journey. YES, I recently swapped my CW for this new 2026 RR. Long story short I knew in my... -
Took the day off because power was supposed to be out today so the power company could upgrade equipment in my area. They ended up...
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zumbooruk reacted to champ_white_FL5's post in the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek with Like.
Yeah the reusable oiled cotton filters suck in terms of filtration compared to paper. But as I said above my UOA's have been excellent...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek.Quick research shows that disposable paper air filters (similar to OEM) will catch smaller particles, so that those that go through will...
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Great thread. I didn't need convincing, but here it is.... My opinion stands, 30 series is NOT the right size tire for this car. I don't...
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Also one other massive benefit of installing 265-275/35/19 on the stock rims is - there is way more - a massive selection of discounted...
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Actually you make an excellent point, on track in Type R mode with the 35's zero issues, and tire wear is very even also. When I was on...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek.Thanks, I did not consider air intake as affecting oil cleanliness, darn, one more thing for me to worry about... How would dust/sand...
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zumbooruk reacted to qingcong's post in the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek with Like.
Sometime ago I reached out to Purolator and Mobil 1 to get the spec sheets on their efficiency data. To my surprise they sent them right...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread DSC Sport Controller Suspension Module.Oh, I see, I thought you meant that the suspension/springs/shocks bottomed out. Sorry. Should have read more carefully. I hit the front...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread New Type R (FL5) Owner!.I am a software guy. Yet I found out that taking my time, reading instructions and looking at videos makes installation of "stuff"...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread New Type R (FL5) Owner!.I have the COBB intake with OEM BPV. much louder intake and woosh sound. but I do intentend to also replace the Honda OEM BPV since its...
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The main thing that makes those look legit (besides coming from a Honda dealership) is that the lot number or date code (the number...
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Walmart the brick and mortar store or Walmart the website? Walmart the website is just another marketplace where scammers run amok, no...
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They are not the best or the worst. You can guarantee you’ll get the worst with a counterfeit though. Even the cheapest filter you’ll...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread DSC Sport Controller Suspension Module.I have the suspension set to comfort (steering to sport, engine +R) I have not noticed any bottoming out with the DCS. But that does...
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zumbooruk reacted to BLU RRR's post in the thread What is Your Favorite Quality of Life Mod and Why? with Like.
my car is a daily so for me, these lessen the anxiety of damage or stains etc.... in no particular order: Dream seatcovers so i dont...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek.No, but I like to be proactive and prevent any possible issues Agree, I do worry too much. But I want to keep my FL5 for a long time...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread Just how well do the 255/35R19 tires work with the FL5 with stock rims?.My understanding from several previous posts here is that 265/35R19 fit fine, and even 275/35R19 will not rub with OEM suspension. I am...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek.also asked AI about current Fram made by PGI and the new H01 made in China filter: The current FRAM Ultra Synthetic XG7317 under...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek.I asked AI [don't trust and verify] about flow rates and filtration efficiency The K20C1 oil pump has no widely published exact...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek.Donaldson filter seem to be for commercial/diesel applications, but I believe that the conclusion also applies to our cars, esp with the...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek.I am a recovering perfectionist, with a touch of OCD, but I keep falling off the wagon...
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zumbooruk reacted to zymmer4's post in the thread Who here has their R as an everyday driver? with Like.
I bought the FK8 spare kit from my Honda stealership last week..I lost maybe 2 inches of vertical space. I can't really tell the...
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I wanted to share my experience and overall feedback running Nitron R1s on the FL5. TL;DR: I am extremely satisfied with this setup for...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread New Type R (FL5) Owner!.
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zumbooruk replied to the thread New Type R (FL5) Owner!.I buy tires at America's/Discount Tire. I did not have to fill in or submit anything to Michelin, though I believe that America's Tire...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread Beware 15400-RTA-003.I do not believe that the Honda OEM oil filters are the best Honda has no interest in keeping our K20C1 engines and turbochargers...
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I've stopped buying mission critical automotive parts from Amazon a long long time ago. I would rather pick something up from a local...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek.I've reached the same conclusion years ago, and have been using Fram Ultra Synthetic, which used to be the best most efficient at...
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zumbooruk posted the thread Stop Worrying about OIL BRAND... This Matters MORE -The Motor Oil Geek in Type R: Maintenance & Servicing: Break-In / Oils & Fluids / Consumables.Dirty oil is bad oil. It doesn’t matter if the oil is synthetic or conventional, when your oil is dirty, wear is higher. As an oil...
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zumbooruk reacted to AZCWTypeR's post in the thread Best advice for factory size all season tires? with Like.
I don't recommend buying performance tires from a weird 3rd world brand. Stick with name brands. How much is your life worth?
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zumbooruk replied to the thread New Type R (FL5) Owner!.One more advantage, if the tire does not last 50k miles, you get prorated miles on the new set. The last set of Michelin PS A/S 4...
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Just a heads up. Your speedometer will not be as accurate with 275/35s. Will likely be off by about 3 to 4 mph due to the size increase...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread New Type R (FL5) Owner!.Research before you lower. Lowering changes the geometry Honda dialed in. Similarly with wheel offset and changing the scrub radius...
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I can assure you that the DWS 06+ is a little more quiet than the OE tire. I have the OE size on mine265/30. I didn’t want to be jumping...
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Good info thank you so much for sharing. Now I know what I'm not looking forward to when the time comes.
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zumbooruk replied to the thread New Type R (FL5) Owner!.Michelin Pilot Sport All Season but I believe that it is more expensive Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season won 2026 Tire Rack test about the...
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nothing major, but the MAF sensor extension harness should not be routed over top of the airbox itself. The wire loom will rattle...
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zumbooruk replied to the thread New Type R (FL5) Owner!.275/35R19 will fit per several reports here. I am planning to get this size when OEM tires wear out. Probably DWS 06+
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zumbooruk replied to the thread Best advice for factory size all season tires?.The last set on my FA5 (07 Si) lasted about 14k miles. Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 which has a 45K mile warranty. I rotated every...
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zumbooruk reacted to Blindeye_03's post in the thread Best advice for factory size all season tires? with Like.
Well my dws06 on my fk8 lasted something terrible like 18k miles before they were down to 2/32 where as the michelins lasted close to...
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zumbooruk reacted to NamD's post in the thread Best advice for factory size all season tires? with Like.
I’m up north in Fayetteville and will be trying out the Goodyear f1 all seasons since they rated well on tire racks testing. Going to...
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zumbooruk reacted to SBX Performance's post in the thread SBX Bumper concept- Input needed from community with Like.
goal is removable splitter/lip on the final production run so maybe it will. but i will never guarantee fitment on another brand or try...
