Best First Mod for FL5

[MKC]

…without voiding your warranty: K&N Air Filter

Other contenders:

1. Catback exhaust?
2. Springs (SPOON, Swift, H&R….)

Any other engine / suspension mod that won’t void the warranty?

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[Chilly613]

They're not gonna void your warranty on the spot. Certain things that may void it, but generally its only an issue when a part or something fails and an aftermarket mod is the cause of that failure. In CA we have shitty CARB rules that we have to navigate around, but other than that, mod it how you want if you can.

Its called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Injen has a decent summary on it.

https://injen.com/ft-2436-magnuson-moss-warranty-act.html#

And if you're worried about it you can always revert it back before getting service.

 

[MKC]

If I slap a PRL inlet pipe on the car, wouldn’t they be able to claim that it affects how the engine perform in ways that’s different from stock?

They can deny any engine warranty work as a result?

 

[MKC]

And if you're worried about it you can always revert it back before getting service.

That won't work with Hondata. I believe it’s traceable even when one flashes it back to factory setting.

I want Hondata so bad….

 

[Chilly613]

If I slap a PRL inlet pipe on the car, wouldn’t they be able to claim that it affects how the engine perform in ways that’s different from stock?

They can deny any engine warranty work as a result?

No, they're not gonna just pop you hood, see that during an oil change or something and void it unless its the direct cause of damage you need warranty work for. I myself have gone in for service with a bunch of different modifications from stock and was tuned and they didn't bat an eye. I'm sure others can probably say the same.

That would work with Hondata. I believe it’s traceable even when one flashes it back to factory setting.

I want Hondata so bad….

Id say to wait for them to come out with the Hondata CARB for the FL5 or Cobb Tuning gets their Accessport for the FL5. Or don't even mod it and just enjoy it as is and wait for the warranty to be up. lol

But to answer your original question, first mods in no particular order; Suspension, wheels and tires, tint, intake/air filter, ppf, intercooler, downpipe, and exhaust.

 

[optronix]

There seems to be a lot of these types of questions about "voiding the warranty" popping up- seems only natural as more and more people with FL5s/DE5s get their cars tuned and are seeing impressive results...

There does have to be evidence that the aftermarket parts/tune contributed to the failure, but it's also fair to say that virtually any problems with the drivetrain could easily be linked to the installation of aftermarket parts. If that's a chance you're willing to take, AND you have enough cash on hand to cover a repair in the event of a catastrophic failure- then and only then should you consider a tune or installing aftermarket engine parts.

It might help to watch Gridzilla's vids when he blew his turbo on track. He does a pretty good job of capturing the fear and panic that would almost certainly set in after something like that happened. Fortunately his ordeal didn't result in the need to replace an engine, but he probably knocked a couple years off his life with the stress lol- and not all of us have a YouTube channel with tons of subs to help cover some of the cost!

All that said, this seems like a personal choice but wheels and tires feels like a pretty safe option as a first mod.

 

[hammeredsole]

Do a 27Won Rear Motor Mount or another brand RMM. If you start adding power mods, you’ll definitely be thankful the RMM is there. It’s unobtrusive, easy to install, and I highly doubt it would cause concern for the dealer.

I am in agreement with this. I used a PowerFlex yellow insert on the RMM, and it feels much better and very similar to an actual aftermarket replacement RMM. I would encourage people to try this before they buy an RMM that is 6-8x the cost. I've done everything from solid Hasport mounts back in 2001, to current Hasport 62A, WindowWeld OEM, and these Powerflex on the FL5 and the GRC. For mixed street/track use, my $ is on the inserts for bang for the buck, NVH, and performance.

Honda Civic FL5 Type-R Lower Torque Mount Insert | PowerflexUSA

 

[Fanatic]

Driver mod. HPDE.

 

[optronix]

Driver mod. HPDE.

Lol, obligatory "driver mod" post. You're that guy!

You're not wrong, but this isn't a mod.

 

[Vito.FL5]

Rear sway bar.

or just drive the hell out of it

 

[Integra23]

Downpipe, Hondata and a tune, Intercooler, Sprint air filter (sound), RSB,FSB, Titanium intake.

 

[MKC]

All that said, this seems like a personal choice but wheels and tires feels like a pretty safe option as a first mod.

Can you stand the 4x4 look without a drop?
Touching the suspension would void the suspension warranty lol
I doubt SPOON springs would do any harm to the stock suspension though

 

[NoelPR]

They're not gonna void your warranty on the spot. Certain things that may void it, but generally its only an issue when a part or something fails and an aftermarket mod is the cause of that failure. In CA we have shitty CARB rules that we have to navigate around, but other than that, mod it how you want if you can.

Its called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Injen has a decent summary on it.

https://injen.com/ft-2436-magnuson-moss-warranty-act.html#

And if you're worried about it you can always revert it back before getting service.

People love to reference this but in reality is a pain in the ass to use it and rarely changes things.
They will just laugh at you.

If you are worried about warranty issues just leave it stock.

 

[Fanatic]

Lol, obligatory "driver mod" post. You're that guy!

You're not wrong, but this isn't a mod.

Okay, fine. Brake fluid and brake pads. https://www.civicxi.com/forum/threads/faster-with-better-brakes.52713/

@PointByPatrol

 

[Chilly613]

People love to reference this but in reality is a pain in the ass to use it and rarely changes things.
They will just laugh at you.

If you are worried about warranty issues just leave it stock.

Me personally, I'm not worried about warranty at all. It is a pain in the ass to get something repaired under warranty. I very much agree that if someone is worried about the warranty to just leave it stock as well.

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