Thanks a lot for the clarification and detailed explanation, really appreciate it.
I actually searched the forum for āFerodoā before opening this thread, but surprisingly that post didnāt show up in the search results for me, otherwise it would have saved me quite a bit of investigation š
This...
Hi everyone,
Iām currently upgrading the braking system on my FL5 for mixed street/trackday use and Iāve gone down a fairly deep rabbit hole regarding brake pad compatibility between the FK8 and FL5.
So far Iāve already installed:
HEL braided brake lines (HON-4-143)
Motul RBF700 fluid
The...
Another trackday with the FL5 at Circuito de Los Arcos (Spain).
Had several fun sessions battling with Porsche and BMW track-focused cars, and the Civic kept punching above its weight all day.
The car is still street driven and very close to OEM overall, running:
Michelin Cup 2 front
Michelin...
Thanks for the detailed reply, that makes sense regarding the V-band reliability.
From a performance standpoint, Iām trying to understand how it compares to other FL5 downpipes.
Do you have any data on:
Dyno gains (before/after)
Boost vs RPM / spool characteristics
WGDC changes
Also, have you...
That actually looks like a very interesting solution, especially for street/track flexibility.
However, I do have a technical concern:
Since this design introduces an additional joint (V-band / interchangeable section) very close to the turbo, how does it handle:
Thermal expansion at high EGTs...
Hi all,
Iām currently planning a Stage 2 setup on a Honda Civic Type R FL5, and I want to approach this from a data-driven / engineering perspective, not just subjective impressions.
My goal is a 100% catless setup (no catalytic converter, no GPF) combined with Hondata, while maintaining a...
Has anyone managed to export data directly from the Log R 2.0 app on the FL5?
Update: In Europe we have some additional problems and others shared with the application... it was going to be a short text... but it got out of hand...
Can you check if the noise is more pronounced in "comfort" mode? With relaxed driving... in "Flanders" mode, after several miles, +R mode, on a hot day (almost 40°C), the noise hasn't reappeared...