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I’m pretty positive it was. But Honda only had to make like 10(?) for the Euro market, for it to be called a “production car” for the ICE, FWD, production car, N-ring record. I could’ve sworn at least one person chimed in here who got one of them or saw where someone got one.

@madbikes Thanks for the added info. Such a strange circumstance all around. There has to be a logical explanation. Hopefully when you get your tires properly balanced something conclusive will be revealed.

I’m glad you got things figured out. However, my brain is having a hard time accepting the idea that a wheel or wheels became out of balance just from removal and replacement. This just doesn’t make sense. What I am hypothesize is that the lug nuts weren’t properly torqued to 94 ft lbs (pretty...

The red in the OE carbon wing is very subtle. You really can’t see it unless you’re looking at it up close. It’s ?

I appreciate the technical background. So often, people just comment and poo-poo on how expensive things are without remotely understanding the skill and difficulty involved with making it. It’s called craftsmanship. If you appreciate craftsmanship, then the price is the price. It isn’t...

Looks great, dude. Keep doing your thing. I appreciate your enthusiasm and fandom for kickass JDM stuff.

I went from an FA5 (owned for nearly 14 yrs) to my FL5 in early 2023. The FL5 is a significantly larger car inside and out. It took me a little while to get used to it. You’ll see what I mean when you get yours. Good luck with the search! ?

Was confused by your title and thought Honda made a new/different shift knob I didn’t know about. The material is leather, not Alcantara.?

@Clark_Kent has them on his car and I know he’s pretty good at finding OEM parts at good prices. Just be aware that it may take a little bit of legwork on your end, meaning, you may need to search different dealerships, email them, and compare quotes. I’m not sure you’ll find a “go-to...

Haha! Hey, at least it’s still a relevant thread!?

6-8 week delay is not really odd considering US governmental changes, holidays (including Lunar New Year), and bad weather all around the same time.

They didn’t sell well, definitely not at first. But they became more popular especially once they stopped making them. Funny how that works. Good luck finding a limited Type-S version! Those are especially desirable. Honda built a badass car. It just wasn’t what Honda heads thought it would be...

It’s there. Looks like a small indentation about the size of a thumb near the middle of the curved section of the pipe. Scroll thru the pics and you can see how the light reflects a little differently on it. It’s especially visible on the last 2 pics.

You’re sort of on track here regarding injection molding. I’ll explain : The texture is less prominent where there is a steeper draft angle in the mold. This is to help release the part and prevent it from sticking (in the mold). The primary, esthetic, face of the panel will have the best...

I can tell! Your work looks great! Most ceramic coatings need a periodic refresh. My Xpel ceramic just requires a spray that you wipe on. It’s similar to a spray wax. It’s super quick and easy. How often you refresh the ceramic depends on how much the car is exposed to the elements (of course)...

With how skilled you appear to be with paint correction and polishing, you can probably ceramic coat the car yourself. I love it because it makes washing SO MUCH easier and faster. It really boils down to how much time you have and how much you enjoy washing your car. In my younger days I had a...

Agree with that. I understand aluminum is lighter…but if you’re scrutinizing a few ounces per wheel while potentially sacrificing safety, it may be time to step back.

Agree with @Clark_Kent. Just follow the guidance in the manual. It’s rather vague because there’s really no reason to be more specific about it. Simple as that!? Regarding oil temps : Mine hover in the low/mid 190’s under normal conditions while driving (of course ambient temps will affect it a...

Yep. Same here. The longest my car sat last year was 3 weeks…and it probably wouldn’t have even sat that long if there wasn’t salt on the roads. This winter is a different story, for sure.

Yeah, I think the Dakotas are setup similarly. I’m not sure if the liquor stores are state owned or owned by the municipalities, but it’s along those lines. It’s definitely weird the first time you encounter it. Oh…and CARB sucks. California is too expensive and has too many natural disasters...