Kazuo_WFC 2025 Civic Type R build

[nojeebs]

These came in unexpectedly quick!

Went with the 340mm version with hard anodized hats. I saw that Endless announced a rear kit which is pretty much just a Endless caliper extension like Paragon but at like 4x the cost. I bet it doesn't even come with stickers knowing how JDM companies be skimming for profits haha. jk jk I don't know shit about that stuff.

Color printed instructions and what has to be the world's first bullet proof ziplock bag...that shit was hard to open with my jacked up hands from doing the CAE install yesterday.

Quality stuff is all I'm seeing here. Can't wait to install them along with some other supporting mods for the rear that I've been putting off.

Cool they have a production date for the hats...

and rotors.

The machining is so clean!

Full macro treatment for these cause I thought the machining was and casting of the calipers was so good.

Should be an easy install. My backlog of parts is trauma inducing to me at this point. Gotta wrap everything up in November.

 

[Chilly613]

These came in unexpectedly quick!

Went with the 340mm version with hard anodized hats. I saw that Endless announced a rear kit which is pretty much just a Endless caliper extension like Paragon but at like 4x the cost. I bet it doesn't even come with stickers knowing how JDM companies be skimming for profits haha. jk jk I don't know shit about that stuff.

Color printed instructions and what has to be the world's first bullet proof ziplock bag...that shit was hard to open with my jacked up hands from doing the CAE install yesterday.

Quality stuff is all I'm seeing here. Can't wait to install them along with some other supporting mods for the rear that I've been putting off.

Cool they have a production date for the hats...

and rotors.

The machining is so clean!

Full macro treatment for these cause I thought the machining was and casting of the calipers was so good.

Should be an easy install. My backlog of parts is trauma inducing to me at this point. Gotta wrap everything up in November.

I have the OEM size Paragon rotors for the rear, slightly regret not getting the bigger rotors with the red bracket.

 

[jj33low]

Beautiful build! I’m @carsavant from Instagram. I really need to do a build thread on here. Wish you were closer to Ohio as we think alike when it comes to build philosophy and parts.

Anyways, great choice on the Paragon rear kit, I’m using the same and love the quality and super easy installation as well. I’m getting ready to take it back apart to coat the brackets and calipers in blue to match my front brake setup. I’m also installing the Wunderladen rear caliper bushings at the same time.

Keep up the great work!

 

[rondre3000]

@nojeebs - would you pls share what hardware you used for the EPR plates? I'm assuming it comes with none. Looks like Ti? Need to source some myself and looking for specs. TYSM!

 

[nojeebs]

@nojeebs - would you pls share what hardware you used for the EPR plates? I'm assuming it comes with none. Looks like Ti? Need to source some myself and looking for specs. TYSM!

Here you go:

https://www.chasingjs.com/product/fl5-civic-type-r-titanium-cooling-plate-and-intake-cover-hardware

Make sure to select APR as that's what they used to copy.

 

[nojeebs]

Beautiful build! I’m @carsavant from Instagram. I really need to do a build thread on here. Wish you were closer to Ohio as we think alike when it comes to build philosophy and parts.

Anyways, great choice on the Paragon rear kit, I’m using the same and love the quality and super easy installation as well. I’m getting ready to take it back apart to coat the brackets and calipers in blue to match my front brake setup. I’m also installing the Wunderladen rear caliper bushings at the same time.

Keep up the great work!

Thank you! I love the name Carsavant. That shit is totally on point for people with modification addiction.

Good idea on the blue rears. My friends said I should nickel plate the rears but I think it'll be too try hard vibes and I'd rather just run um for what I need.....for now. Trying not to inception myself into doing full replacement rears with e-parking brake.

I have the OEM size Paragon rotors for the rear, slightly regret not getting the bigger rotors with the red bracket.

I didn't realize the price difference was only $50 too! Just good incentive to run um hard and then justify the upgrade next round.

 

[nojeebs]

I had some m6x1.0 in the same length as the cae one for the knob but in titanium. I was like oh let's try and do some burnt titanium bolts!

Busted out the trusty creme brulee torch. Actually I use it most often to melt shredded cheese on my instant noodles. (Now you know one of the secrets to how I afford my addiction.)

First one actually came out the best but I wanted that lighter blue hue. I just increased the value of this bolt by 200%.

Yesss exactly what I wanted. This shit is fun.

Final one I was trying to do a splatter version using water. Also it's rad to see it go past the white hot and land on that light purple.

Installed the one I wanted and now I want to do more. Got the low gears in my head turning.

Also my opinion is really starting to solidify on how amazing this shifter is. Only thing that could replace this is a sequential gearbox. But I don't know how I'd feel living in my car after my family disowns me. I did notice there's at least 3 options available......🫠

 

[nojeebs]

Made a quick video showing the CAE in daily usage.

 

[nojeebs]

Finally got around to swapping out the OEM clutch damper for the Wunderladen delete. Also did the J's Racing stainless steel clutch line. My oem line was super tight I had to use a blowtorch to get the 2 nuts loose.

For reference of what the Wunderladen looks like. I'm going to open the OEM one and see what's up.

Only drove a couple of miles to drop my friend off back to his car (he took my Swift Springs and did a dope GT Beyond R setup). Car felt the same to me but I'm sure the delete will help this Friday at Chuckwalla as that 3-4 redline lockout was real for me in the FK8. Hated that shit.

 

[askyman161]

Finally got around to swapping out the OEM clutch damper for the Wunderladen delete. Also did the J's Racing stainless steel clutch line. My oem line was super tight I had to use a blowtorch to get the 2 nuts loose.

For reference of what the Wunderladen looks like. I'm going to open the OEM one and see what's up.

Only drove a couple of miles to drop my friend off back to his car (he took my Swift Springs and did a dope GT Beyond R setup). Car felt the same to me but I'm sure the delete will help this Friday at Chuckwalla as that 3-4 redline lockout was real for me in the FK8. Hated that shit.

Planning to install the damper delete this weekend, any tips? I don’t think there’s a video around on how to install this for the fl5 yet.

 

[Goji]

Such an epic build!

I think I saw you in Rowland Heights today?

Noticed your video had a customized front Honda "H" logo. Mind sharing where you got that or how you customized it?

Thanks and keep up the amazing work!

 

[nojeebs]

Planning to install the damper delete this weekend, any tips? I don’t think there’s a video around on how to install this for the fl5 yet.

Sorry for the late reply. I installed mine from the top and removed the intake and battery + tray and half the bracket that holds it. After just loosen the 2x 10mm hard lines first then the 2x 10mm holding the oem damper to the bracket. Oh make sure to put a rag or something catch the brake fluid from the hard lines. After just make sure the part is in the correct orientation and bolt everything back up in reverse. I torqued mine to 15 lb-ft and hand tighten the bracket bolts to something secure enough.

Bleed the clutch as you would w/ brakes but use the bleed valve towards the front of the engine, below where the intake would sit. If you need any other advice hit me up.

BTW I took it out on track the other day and had zero lock outs! Best under $100 mod for the engine/trans to date haha.

Such an epic build!

I think I saw you in Rowland Heights today?

Noticed your video had a customized front Honda "H" logo. Mind sharing where you got that or how you customized it?

Thanks and keep up the amazing work!

Thank you! Hmmm I was out but the car was at home crying for a wash but had to be a family man for the day.

Here's where I went through to get the custom badges made:

https://ko-fi.com/qiasistudio/shop

Great people to work with and they'll basically make whatever you can think of.

 

[gkay]

Curious how the RSR/E-Click setup felt on track. Did you get a chance to play around with the setup?

Enjoyed the recent podcast.

 

[nojeebs]

Curious how the RSR/E-Click setup felt on track. Did you get a chance to play around with the setup?

Enjoyed the recent podcast.

1st session I forgot to adjust the fronts and the rear were full hard. I was like fawk shit feels like half baked haha. 2nd session just cranked fronts to match the rears annnnd....it's still soft (compared to my AST setup on the FK8. All the chassis mods did good work though as the car pitches so smooth and tight. RSR is proving to be great for street but not so much for track use.....which make sense as they have a more track focus coilover for the FL5 that deletes the sensors. Hope that helps....granted I'm still slow af so that that for what it's worth haha.

 

[nojeebs]

Alright here's my fastest lap in the FL5 at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. 2:07.

Last visit here was in 2018 in my FK8! And that was my first track day in the FK8 and in 10 years hahahaha. Man time has really moved on and I'm still wasting all my money in Hondas. I think I dropped myself as a baby.



Sunday is for a good cleansing.... Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Pure Wash has been amazing to use since I got the car. Great value as well being only $20 or less for a 64oz.

I hit it with some Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray Coating as a drying agent. Used up the last of it and I'll be switching to Yumcars Detail Spray which is supposed to be even better overall.

You ready to see the damage from going off on turn 2. I came in too hot and then got a foot cramp! Fucken took it easy after cause my gas pedal foot was just stiff af. I think I needed to drink more water for my old age of 45 bwahaha. FML.

Most of the marks are tire rubber so it'll come off with some Mother's R3. Time to use a good touch up kit....minus the black part of the skirt being peppered. Shit is looking like my FK8 at the end of ownership haha. Fuck resale value and go out and drive your cars!

PPF helping my custom badge from Qiasi Studio looking good as day 1. I'm working on another project with them......

Swapped back to Hawk Performance Ceramic pads. Definitely can't daily the G-Lock R10s. It's non stop squealing on or off the brakes. On track though that shit is amazing. I'm going to use these up and probably try something else so I can see what's what.

ENP finish on these calipers are amazing! Cleans up really easy.

Yeah, I don't miss scraping tires. I left it on and will just pretend it'll add more life to the tire.

Looks like I bedded them properly. Gave it the beans a few times and then made sure to back up my braking points and then let the car sit for them to cool down for at least 30 minutes. No e-brake engaged.

Oof. As expected with the caster set at +8. I consider fender liners consumable with how I like to do dumb wheel setups.

Alright next track day is either in 2 week or for sure Dec 4th at Buttonwillow CW13. Hyped to beat on the car more. Oh everything ran perfectly! Weather was a nice cool 75-to low 80s. No overheating. I forgot to take note of coolant temps but oi temp didn't go past 235-240. I'm sure I wasn't pushing the car to it's limits but I was ringing it out to 7800 in every session to see if anything will pop but safe to say the engine mods and tune worked in perfect harmony. Huge thanks to everyone that's done the work to keep my budget intact.