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  1. FL5 Emission and Rev-matching System Problem (P0011)

    How many miles do you have so far? Was Auto Rev-Match on when the CEL/MIL was lit?
  2. How to remove stain in Platinum White paint on Honda Civic

    It looks like some sort of a chemical stain. A good Detailer (a person who maintains auto body paint/clean cars professionally for a living) should be able to take care of it.
  3. 2023 Civic Type R FL5 - Reviews Compilation (Articles + Videos) ✍🏻 🎥

    Proof that the blue FK8 in Throttle House's video has a tune.
  4. Official SONIC GRAY PEARL FL5 Type R Photos Thread

    Went on a long cruise to get some cheesecake
  5. Has the 2nd gear grind happened to your FL5 yet?

    Double clutching is optional as transmission has synchros
  6. New Owner Observation / Stories

    There is no way I'd expect the FL5 to drive like a S2000/Miata. That would be breaking physics.
  7. New Owner Observation / Stories

    Instead of sitting through weekend afternoon traffic after today's dealer visit, I went for a drive on a different set of b-road. Turns are not long sweeps and get very tight at times, I start to feel the FL5 is a little "big" for the road. I guess I will just stick with the roads I previously...
  8. Has the 2nd gear grind happened to your FL5 yet?

    I went for a drive prior to the dealer visit. Got 1-2 shift grind for the 3rd time within 500 miles. After a morning spent at the dealer, the tech find transmission fluid level appeared to be normal. I asked the tech who worked on the car to go for a ride to demonstrate how I have issues. And I...
  9. Finished FL5 Break In

    Most performance brake pads will require you to burn-in. It's only OEM or normal pads has the "take it easy for a certain amount of miles" instruction.
  10. 11th gen Civic AC Smell

    There are products that can deodorize the A/C vent. You remove the A/C filter, turn the fan on, then spray the product from where the system draw fresh air inside the car. It is a little early for A/C odor, but check the A/C filter first.
  11. Has the 2nd gear grind happened to your FL5 yet?

    I was in a straight line both of those occasions.
  12. New Owner Observation / Stories

    Spent the last couple evenings to drive some much needed break-in miles after the car had PPF done. FL5 is very fun and near-flawless out of the box. The car will dart towards whichever direction I point it to with pretty much no body roll. The seat firmly keeps me in place comfortably...
  13. Has the 2nd gear grind happened to your FL5 yet?

    I just experienced another 2nd gear grind moments ago. This time I did not try accelerate fast. I already made an appointment with the service department of where I got mine for this Saturday. Will update my findings.
  14. Build quality

    I was wondering about the same at one point. It appears to be normal.
  15. Largest tire size on stock wheels

    Best way to do it is downsize to 18" and run 265/35R18. You can "stretch" to some degree to fit a narrower tire to have more sidewall on 19", but I doubt you want that.
  16. First FL5 oil change mileage?

    I don't know about Honda yet, but the free service from has a certain mileage window from my experience. You can't be too soon or too late from the suggested intervals. In your case, you are too early. That's why your dealer say no.
  17. New Owner Observation / Stories

    That is a perfect excuse for bathroom breaks, especially having a lead foot on road trips.
  18. New Owner Observation / Stories

    It only runs 15.4 seconds @ 91.6 per Motortrend (the 296hp 8AT version)
  19. How much would you pay for an USED FL5?

    That depends on where you are.




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