This is fantastic insight! I loved the video examples. Before the first gate, I was either short-shifting or roasting the tires in first gear and then slamming into second. Whatever I did seemed to make the car unhappy, leaving me feeling like I wasted a lot of time. I need to find a good spot...
What’s up guys. Had my first Autocross in the FL5. Launching was not the smoothest for me for some reason or another. Probably because it’s my first event with a manual and I’m still just a noob at driving it harder than my daily commute. All of my runs were mostly in second gear but I feel...
I love auto rev match. When my car threw a P0011 code and rev matched stopped working I was hella sad. but yeah basically just blip the throttle. I also love the brake hold feature on hills. I use it and turn it off and on the same way you would do a hand brake start.
Also, like others...
Amazon for the head rest and arm pad. Black hawk japan for the “bride fashion protectors” aka seat belt guards. The arm pad is awesome and much more comfy than stock.
Arm rest pad- BRIDE GRADATION HYPER RACING... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083H3RD61?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
pillow - Kei...
Went a little overboard with the bride stuff. The seatbelt protectors are genuine from Japan. The arm rest pad and neck support pillows are knock offs but they make traffic a lot more comfy.
Yeah auto rev match holds the rpm a little bit on upshifts too. You still gotta wait for the rpm’s to drop a bit to match the upshift but it lets you take your time with the shift.
Oh man I was in your shoes a little while ago. The CTR is my first manual too. At first, I had a bit of buyer's remorse and was discouraged that I wasn't an IMSA pro right off the bat. But after a while now...I get it, the connection with the car is next level. It's awesome and makes every...
when I was rocking my spoon shift knob I used the hybrid shift collar. I would highly suggest getting the Hybrid one vs Acuity. Fits much better with no risk of putting folds in the shift boot.
Hey man, I think I had a similar situation as you. Mine would feel kind of "clicky" going into second gear from 1st or 3rd, some may call it notchiness but it was a little more pronounced. Almost like the gear stick was getting dragged through light gravel. It also felt like it took more...
How do you like the hybrid detent springs? I have them sitting in my house waiting to be installed but I am on the fence as I don't want it to be too stiff. I already have the acuity stiff centering spring installed and the shifter is now nearly perfect.
Mods
Acuity stage 1 - $120
Used Spoon...
Misha just did another video with a basically stock FL5. Only upgrades being pads, fluid, lines, and wheel/tire. In the video it seems to be roughly 50f ambient which kept the temps within normal ranges. Seems promising!