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Hi all, This thread will serve as the build journal for my FL5. The car will be moderately modified with the aim to upset higher hp cars on track (namely BMW's) however also serve as a road registered vehicle that I can drive daily. The build philosophy is OEM+, I generally try to maintain the...

Hi all, Has anyone found an ideal tow hook/tow strap location for the front of our FL5's preferably similar to the FK8 Hardrace kit as pictured. The standard strap down points on the front subframe cannot be used if the car is stuck in a gravel trap on track. Cheers,

Hi all, So I've noticed a knocking/tapping type noise thats emitted from what I assume to be the engine when it is held at around 1500-2000rpm. It almost sounds like a diesel type oscillation/knock. Can nearly even liken it to piston slap. It seems to smoothen out and disappear above 2000rpm...

Just sharing some data points on the front camber of our FL5's. With the strut pin removed (use some 13mm ID washers and the adjacent strut top nut) you can achieve an extra - 0.3° of camber. This brings the front camber to around - 1.8° (my driveway is on a 0.1° slant). To compensate for the...

Hi all, I just took delivery of my FL5 yesterday and I've noticed a vibration coming through the cabin during acceleration in 1st gear with moderate throttle (30-50%). It seems to happen in 2 waves as it goes through the rev range and feels as though the cars got bad engine mounts. It also seems...