Updated 2027 Civic Type R Gains Sharper Performance, New Meteorite Gray Color, Heated Seats, More Standard Tech; Arriving Soon

[tezzasaurusrex]

How did they achieve better thermal management? with mostly the same hardware?

Is it something we can replicate on our stock FL5s?

And how much better can it be?

The lower lip that leads up the intercooler inlet ducting has a larger top surface area leading to a smoother transition to the intercooler itself. Which in theory should force a greater volume of air through the heat exchangers vs rolling around the bottom side of the lip and under the vehicle or off to the sides.
There are large gaps under the OEM intercooler and above the lower bumper support that air can actually escape through that may be closed up by the new lower facia design which would further help cooling performance.
From the parts catalogue images, I am encouraged to believe that the part can be installed on pre facelift bumpers. However, because of the changes in shape and profile, exiting lip kits will not fit, and facelift lip kits will need to be developed.

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[nomtimesthree]

is #40 the new 2027 part? If so I’m surprised to see it in the system already.

 

[Adam123]

is #40 the new 2027 part?

so I was thinking of getting a new front lip in general as I have scraped my front lip quite a bit on curbs. Can we assume this is the same piece?

 

[Cueyo]

The lower lip that leads up the intercooler inlet ducting has a larger top surface area leading to a smoother transition to the intercooler itself. Which in theory should force a greater volume of air through the heat exchangers vs rolling around the bottom side of the lip and under the vehicle or off to the sides.
There are large gaps under the OEM intercooler and above the lower bumper support that air can actually escape through that may be closed up by the new lower facia design which would further help cooling performance.
From the parts catalogue images, I am encouraged to believe that the part can be installed on pre facelift bumpers. However, because of the changes in shape and profile, exiting lip kits will not fit, and facelift lip kits will need to be developed.

Do you have any idea of when these will be available for purchase? I'm gonna wait for the whole HRC catalogue, but if the lower grille insert is the only change, then it might be worth it to get a headstart on the full HRC kit

 

[VarmintCong]

Yellow or Green would have been awesome. Dark gray that looks almost black? Meh.

 

[Mawfuqqa]

With the new Google based infotainment system, I would hope that the TCU can still be easily removed without effecting functionality. It would suck if Honda changed the configuration to move the TCU before the new infotainment system.

Rumor has it these new cars dealer/insurance would be alerted unlike our older ones

 

[blueroadster]

Can you elaborate on the rumor? I am having visions of this previous post with the "vehicle telling a story about its owners and its journey" thanks to marketing by LexisNexis...Carfax to be damned as old school.

 

[1970B302]

red and black where the two colors i liked best. guess will look for leftovers

 

[johnloov]

The lower lip that leads up the intercooler inlet ducting has a larger top surface area leading to a smoother transition to the intercooler itself. Which in theory should force a greater volume of air through the heat exchangers vs rolling around the bottom side of the lip and under the vehicle or off to the sides.
There are large gaps under the OEM intercooler and above the lower bumper support that air can actually escape through that may be closed up by the new lower facia design which would further help cooling performance.
From the parts catalogue images, I am encouraged to believe that the part can be installed on pre facelift bumpers. However, because of the changes in shape and profile, exiting lip kits will not fit, and facelift lip kits will need to be developed.

It's exactly like you described

 

[Mrjustin81]

How did you get the hex pattern shift plate?

Upholstery shops likely can "heat" your seats for a price....in my world, cloth seats don't really need heating....leather and vinyl do. But, if you wanted it...it is doable without trading a car and losing equity. Weight is probably 1 or 2 lbs...not a big deal...if that. They can fail/break. Have had seat heating elements "break" in two prior cars...dealer cost to fix is crazy ....

It is great to know they are still making the car! Too bad they did not put a navy, yellow, green, orange, or some other fun color.... I think the CW is "the" best one to have based on history, but second for me is the red...guess it did not sell well.

I like the lighter chrome and standard dash frankly better.

Note my red usb A to usb C adapters...I think about 3 dollars on Amazon. Work great! And they are RED.

And knob....prefer recycled skate boards from Tokyo.

 

[jcb]

How did you get the hex pattern shift plate?

Had the idea, designed it with JDC Customs iteratively....and then had JDC Customs make it for me....search here for the thread. It is ti and very much worth it imho. They are "good people" and the quality of the piece is amazing. Fit is perfect.
They will sell you one...and you can get different colors, e.g. black, etc.

 

[cyirush]

All I want is a better security system! You can break the glass and the damn alarm doesn’t go off!

 

[Mawfuqqa]

Can you elaborate on the rumor? I am having visions of this previous post with the "vehicle telling a story about its owners and its journey" thanks to marketing by LexisNexis...Carfax to be damned as old school.

I could just be farting about and mentioning this rumor unnecessarily. A buddy was interested in going for the upcoming Q50 and did some reading about. Told me that some cars telematics are more intrusive and tied to abs and other systems. If removed/fuse pulled etc. the dealer/insurance may contact to inquire about it or raise your rates. It seems unlikely as these are lawsuits waiting to happen. Didn't stop GM and other manufacturers in the past until they got sued.

 

[ChadoSan]

If someone can get the part number to the new inner bumper piece I’ll buy one and see if it retrofits

 

[TypeRD]

I guess 98% of the people will not be able to tell them apart.

Agree. It’s so subtle, just like the FK8 facelift. I can understand liking one better than the other, but folks are making a mountain out of a mole hill.

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