Club-Version FL5 Civic Type R Build Thread

[xpystchrisx]

A mutual friend I met via IWSTI sent me over to your thread here. I've been enjoying watching your journey. I'm eager to hear how the CSF radiator works for your vehicle at stock power levels.

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[Club Version]

A mutual friend I met via IWSTI sent me over to your thread here. I've been enjoying watching your journey. I'm eager to hear how the CSF radiator works for your vehicle at stock power levels.

That’s awesome!!

Definitely will provide an update on how the radiator performs. I actually just got my shipment confirmation on the radiator hoses.

 

[gtimportfanatic]

Road Atlanta!!
My first-ever event at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta was an unforgettable one! Especially when sharing that experience with an incredible group of friends!! Videos and photos seriously do not capture just how wild the elevation changes are at this place. If you ever get the chance to drive this track, put it on your bucket list immediately.

Even with plenty of sim practice, it still took me a while to really wrap my head around the track. The sim does a great job teaching the racing line, but it cannot fully prepare you for the compression zones, blind crests, downhill sweepers, and the sheer commitment this track demands. Turn 12, especially when you drop under the bridge, is incredibly intimidating at first, but once the confidence starts building, it becomes one of the most rewarding sections on the circuit.

The event was hosted by FARA Racing, and I was competing in the SLS group, a limited Time Attack series. Huge learning experience, tons of respect for this track, and definitely a weekend I will not forget. Watch along as I take on Road Atlanta for the first time!



Also, I’m happy to report that switching to Endless RF-650 was a massive upgrade in pedal feel. After a hot session, once the car cooled down, the pedal used to feel like stepping on a marshmallow. Then it would slowly firm back up as the car got warm again, which made for a very inconsistent brake pedal experience. Now the brake pedal stays extremely consistent and inspires so much more confidence!

Car looks good out there, my guy Rick shared some on track photos he took of it. I never raced the track but i crewed for an endurance race there, no sim can really capture thr dynamics of the elevations there, the downhill on to the front straight is like s roller coaster ride. Def one of the best tracks ive been to.

 

[Club Version]

Car looks good out there, my guy Rick shared some on track photos he took of it. I never raced the track but i crewed for an endurance race there, no sim can really capture thr dynamics of the elevations there, the downhill on to the front straight is like s roller coaster ride. Def one of the best tracks ive been to.

It truly is a roller coaster ride! Hopefully I can get back up there soon.

 

[Club Version]

Zestek
With a generous discount from Zestek, I’m happy to finally have a proper racing wheel and quick release hub in my FL5! The install was pretty easy, just had some trouble removing the factory airbag. So far I’ve had the hub system installed for about two weeks and everything works as expected. However I do have to mention, if you live in a hot environment with high humidity the quick release mechanism does tend to get stuck. I have spoken to others who have the same mechanism and they have reported the same issue. Other than that I’m extremely happy with the system.

I had setup the RPM indicator which is helpful as sometimes the steering blocks the factory light indicator given I sit significantly lower then stock and I have the steering stalk as low as it can go. Another point I would like to add is that I had initially installed the hub system with a Sparco wheel that was 330MM however I did not like how it felt driving around town. It felt a bit too small given how big the car is inside. So I went and ordered a Momo Corse 2.0 in suede which is 350mm and feels better in my opinion.

Finally just this past weekend I completed a full track day with the wheel and I can say it does provide you with more feed back and more information to your hands which I really appreciate.

Enjoy the following pic and install video!

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