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  1. Scored a new Motocompacto today!

    Type R badge šŸ§šŸ¤£ https://www.motor1.com/features/710479/honda-motocompacto-type-r-drive/
  2. Trans Fluid - when to replace?

    With performance cars, changing the trans fluid is something you kind of do based on feel, mileage, and driving habits (track days etc). If you feel like it needs to be changed, then just do it. It wonā€™t hurt anything and it can definitely make your shifts better/smoother. Iā€™m a HUGE proponent...
  3. "The Search".. not what i expected.

    Yes, I get that Iā€™m not exactly comparing apples to apples. Thatā€™s why I explained that the NSX was his dream car and that he will never sell it. That kind of changes the game a bit. I have no idea if the FL5 is a dream car for the OP or anyone else here. It could be. Note my buddy got his NSX...
  4. FL5 Best Hidden Mod

    Iā€™m as big of a skeptic as anyone here, but it seems like you were expecting a fancy grounding system to fix a misdiagnosed problem? I gotta ask : I assume the car was, at one point, idling fine without the hyper grounding system. Soā€¦why would you expect a rough idle to be fixed by it? I donā€™t...
  5. "The Search".. not what i expected.

    I feel this and if I were to get another new car anytime soon, Iā€™d definitely be less willing to ā€œpay-to-play.ā€ I paid a reasonable markup (Feb 2023 when I got mine) because I really wanted the car AND the last time I bought a car that was just for me (not a vehicle for my wife/family) was 2009...
  6. "The Search".. not what i expected.

    A friend of mine bought his 2004 NSX in FL and drove it home to CA. It was his dream car and the drive home was all part of the experience. To each their own, but putting ā€œrestrictionsā€ on a deal could also cause you to miss out on a fun experience with the car and memories. But if you think...
  7. FL5 Best Hidden Mod

    šŸ’Æ This exactly! Someone else posted a link to a complete upgraded HKS grounding system. I can certainly understand why something like that can improve electrical system functionality/consistency. But just changing 1 ground cable to a better one is not going to do much except look nicer under the...
  8. "The Search".. not what i expected.

    Sorry if I wasnā€™t clear. Iā€™m definitely not trying to dissuade. Iā€™m just saying it can be VERY hit or miss. All dealerships will have different ā€œpoliciesā€ as well as circumstances about selling cars non-locally. Thatā€™s why it boils down to just doing your homework. Calling a couple of...
  9. "The Search".. not what i expected.

    Yeah some dealerships donā€™t want to sell to non-locals because they lose all potential to continue to make money from servicing the car. This might be more important to smaller dealerships than the big ones, but you never know. Some of the small town dealerships may be sitting on a car because...
  10. Interior noises - rattles, creaks, squeaks!

    @Zone47 It is a little frustrating especially as it is so unexpected. I went straight from an 8th gen Si (owned for 13+ years) to the FL5. The old Si had some rattles here and there, sure. But these FL5ā€™s have more rattles in multiple places than they should (brand new). I agree with you on...
  11. FL5 Best Hidden Mod

    Thicker wires cost more. You only need a certain gauge of wire that is safe/effective for the given job. Anything beyond that is extra and unnecessary (from the factory). Aftermarket stuff can benefit from thicker/better wires as @pigfacedalarm pointed out.
  12. FL5 Best Hidden Mod

    Itā€™s called Expectation Bias. You should perform a blind test. Have a friend swap the cable in and out randomly and see if you can still perceive the difference with any consistency. Even if you donā€™t perceive any difference with any consistency in your test, it appears to at least be a...
  13. FL5 Best Hidden Mod

    Impressions and proof are 2 different things. Iā€™m not saying your impressions are invalid, but in a blind test I guarantee there would be no conclusive evidence of a difference in performance.
  14. FL5 Best Hidden Mod

    Changing just the ground wire, even to a thicker gauge, should not result in anythingā€¦unless the original wire is of insufficient gauge. The new wire looks nicer, and not having the conductors exposed to air/moisture is a good thing. I can understand buying it on just those merits.
  15. Washington FS: Sweidit Alcantara Steering Wheel, ACUITY Titanium Shift Knob

    Bump for @sashimi I bought something from him several months ago. Trustworthy seller. Buy with confidence.
  16. Honda’s Position Statement on Additives, Fluids, and Flushes

    @Tickle I donā€™t think additives are ā€œbad.ā€ Honda just doesnā€™t condone the practice of upselling stuff like that as they donā€™t believe it is necessary. Iā€™m certain there are great additives out there. Some are very clear cut about what they do and how they work when used in specific scenarios...
  17. Honda’s Position Statement on Additives, Fluids, and Flushes

    At least itā€™s just a fuel pump. Our 2020 MDX is on a recall list for (potentially) an entire engine, due to crank shaft failures.šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ Thankfully our MDX has been entirely trouble free, but I am awaiting the 2nd letter in the mail that says parts are now available and to take our vehicle in for an...
  18. +R Mode vs Individual with "aggressive" options selected?

    Wellā€¦if the sound is significantly reduced so much to the point you canā€™t hear it, this is basically the same as ā€œoffā€ right? Thatā€™s the thing no one has yet verified, but I entirely understand your logic. Itā€™s a valid point! Boy, it sure would be nice if Honda would, you know, simply explain...
  19. What does your individual mode look like for daily driving?

    @Cornercarver My comment about the FK8 was very tongue in cheek, hence the ā€œjkjkā€¦.Funny business aside.ā€ The FK8 has actually grown on me a bit over the years and Iā€™ve said multiple times (in other threads) that I like both cars for varying reasons and theyā€™re both GREAT. Butā€¦OK, I guess even...
  20. Question about jacking/lifting FL5

    Our ownerā€™s manuals leave a lot to be desired. They donā€™t even list the break-in procedure, while EU manuals do. I wouldnā€™t trust whatā€™s shown here for use with the FL5, but thatā€™s just me. Itā€™s in a section called ā€œHandling the Unexpectedā€ and is citing the use of specific tools (including the...


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