Chilly's 2025 FL5 Civic Type R Build

[Chilly613]

btw,

Thank you for sharing the rexpeed mirrors. I just installed the blue heated/bsi ones this weekend. Paid $142shipped for them.

Nice!

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[Chilly613]

Haven't posted in the build thread in a while. Not too much done, new wheels and tires, and changed to Spoon Sports Mirrors.

I do have some parts waiting for me to stop being lazy and install.

HKS Intercooler
Honda FL5 JDM Euro Horns
Origin Fabrication Coolant Expansion Tank
RV6 Camber , Toe Arms, and Sway Bar (Still debating if I want to install the sway bar or not)

Have other parts on order waiting to be delivered.

Honda LED Tailgate Light
Spoon Thermostat

While out running errands today I did get a wash, clay and polish and ceramic coat. The paint and trim feels almost as smooth as glass and looks so good!

 

[Jon_To]

Question: did you not like the rexspeed mirrors? why the change if I may ask?

 

[Chilly613]

Question: did you not like the rexspeed mirrors? why the change if I may ask?

No, I still have them. Just another forum member was selling their Spoon mirrors for a really good price that I could not pass up.

 

[Chilly613]

Updating to the build thread. Installed the Carbing Radiator Reservoir Tank for the FL5, might as well get the OEM tank changed out now before it cracks and leaks later.

Pretty easy to install, took maybe 15-20 minutes, most of the time was to siphoning out the coolant in the tank. Having hose pinch off pliers definitely helps to prevent any leaks. Pressure tested it just in case, thankfully there's no leaks.

Looks pretty good under the hood.

Also added the Honda Alcantara steering wheel to the interior. Really nice upgrade, feels a lot better in the hands and adds that premium touch like some other higher end cars have.

 

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Aw I thought you were going to go origin fab for the coolant tank

 

[Chilly613]

Aw I thought you were going to go origin fab for the coolant tank

I was before, but ended up wanting a silver tank. Sold the black Origin tank, was gonna order a silver Origin tank, but orders are not opened and I missed the last window when it was. Ordered the Carbing tank instead.

 

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Got it. The bare metal does look nice on either. Origins looks better than an expansion tank ever should, also is harder to get and costs more than one ever should.

 

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Lol I looked. Carbing is more than origin??

 

[Chilly613]

Lol I looked. Carbing is more than origin??

It is more, but I bought it through RHD Japan so it was much less.

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