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No I was dead wrong. I was thinking of Fortune Auto... belay my last. https://shop-fortune-auto.com/collections/vhls-fortune-auto-variable-height-lowering-spring-kits/products/honda-civic-type-r-fl5-2023-variable-height-lowering-springs I'll shut up now.

When the engineers described the ITS suspension tuning programming, he interlocked his fingers to suggest that the modes are indeed a "half step" lower in each regard. So Sport+ on the DE5 is in between Sport and +R on the FL5. Not really a coilover IMO, more an adjustable spring. It's...

Nostalgia is fun, and I took an interesting route to my first Honda. I've been fascinated with Honda since before I ever got into the "enthusiast" category- I recall lusting after the 3rd gen prelude when it was released right after I got out of high school. And I remember the classic...

I don't think coilovers would really do what you expect to resolve comfort issues. The ITS module absolutely will. You'll find people's reports of how their car rides vary wildly. Personally, I think people routinely exhibit strong indications of confirmation bias for their purchases and will...

This is good data. One of the only anecdotes I've seen with a completely stock car. I'd still want to question whether or not the synthetic temperature readings being over a defined amount qualify as "overheating", but it's still a fair assessment. And yes, I agree that we should reasonably...

Right there with you, this is crazy talk. It's like, the first thing I thought of when I realized these things were supposed to be left on. It's good to see you're reasonable about it if asked, but the line you referenced is pretty easy to see. These parts aren't necessary, they don't really...

Bullshit. Case in point. Having to dodge something at high speed- we're not even talking about the part actually hitting anything- is irrefutably something that can lead to a crash. A crash at high speed can lead to death. AMIRITE.

So... you're saying your car overheated because you were staring at the gauge the entire time? And there's still some ambiguity around whether or not the car "overheated" before or after modifications. This overheating thing is getting out of control. Everyone's situation is apparently unique...

I learned today that these things exist, and I'm still trying to wrap my mind around all that's going on in here. First of all, is the FL5 (and by proxy I'm assuming DE5) now added to the short list of the Camaro that extra bullshit like this is required to not destroy the lift points for these...

Heel-toe is so excessively overrated now that rev-match is a thing. There's nothing "cheating" about it- it is 100% an "engagement" thing that people who have already gotten good at it are the only ones who care. There are exceedingly rare opportunities to heel-toe in autocross. Downshifting in...

This is where marketing shifts perception away from reality. It really, truly is a Civic. You have to keep that in mind when you read how some people try to call it a "FWD GT3" or what not. That's just simply not how any of this works. Just note what an FL5 costs... then compare that to what a...

The fuel cut thing is annoying, overheating on track is debatable because I still think the data is skewed because there's a strong correlation between these overheating events and aftermarket intercoolers... but sounds like OP has a lemon.

Fair enough. There's probably an alternative way to get that data- may or may not be publicly available and accessible. It doesn't really make sense that the endpoints are still live in some fashion but not as accurate as it used to be but Honda controls that narrative, and if there isn't a...

You just couldn't resist could you. Well, neither can I. Let's spend the morning being pedantic then. I've got the time. People like to justify their purchases, I get it. It's annoying that it keeps happening but I get it. I'd say similar things vs the Type R; I wanted one initially and was...

The demographics for these cars are very interesting. There are the "kids" i.e., 20- or even 30-somethings that are buying their first "nice" new car, there are seasoned enthusiasts like myself (although fortunately still a ways off from my 60s...) who've had a good number of cars and have...

I've all but given up being competitive lol. You can probably notice from the videos; I know from past experience in my 718 how much of an advantage a DCT and/or solid automatic is in autocross (I'll go ahead and be that guy- the Supras have a ZF slushbox but it doesn't matter, still a much...

It's gonna depend on how the course is laid out. The event I just tried this past weekend had a hairpin right after the start so I had to short shift into second anyway. That said, it just takes practice, and to be honest it's one of the traits that could easily separate a guy in the middle of...

Yep, it's more to protect the surrounding elements, I get that. I just also recall coking issues from the 90s, but fortunately that is one of few things that has actually improved since then ;).

This is an example where I'd rather ask forgiveness than permission. Who's going to contest a turbo blanket? Although I do recall seeing something about the heat shield... I figured that was more related to aftermarket turbos. Maybe that's where you'd get a contest, is if someone thought you...

PRL has to be, by far the most popular option for either the FL5 or the DE5. I went with Infinity Design and have no issues to report and have been extremely happy with it. It's about twice the cost of the PRL though, so definitely a "luxury" purchase...