Club-Version FL5 Civic Type R Build Thread

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Hot Summer Track Day!
Had a blast this past weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway! The HPT cooling plate really helped keep my water temps under control in the 90+ degree heat!! Also, I cant say this enough but having the extra front camber has transformed my car. I finally have some real front end bite on mid-corner, although I still get a bit of push on exit but that's when my tires and diff are overheated.

I put together a quick clip of one my sessions were I brought along my student driver for a quick couple of laps so he can get a better feel on smoother driving inputs. However, little did I know he was gonna experience an amazing track battle with a Cayman GT4 and a CRX Race Car.

Enjoy!!

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[Amm5890]

Hell yeah dude . Were you clutch kicking in third mid corner or just setting the pads?

 

[Club Version]

Hell yeah dude . Were you clutch kicking in third mid corner or just setting the pads?

Clutch kicking so I can hang with them. I have a habit of doing that from my drifting days. I need to stop.

 

[jtlctr]

Hot Summer Track Day!
Had a blast this past weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway! The HPT cooling plate really helped keep my water temps under control in the 90+ degree heat!! Also, I cant say this enough but having the extra front camber has transformed my car. I finally have some real front end bite on mid-corner, although I still get a bit of push on exit but that's when my tires are overheated.

I put together a quick clip of one my sessions were I brought along my student driver for a quick couple of laps so he can get a better feel on smoother driving inputs. However, little did I know he was gonna experience an amazing track battle with a Cayman GT4 and a CRX Race Car.

Enjoy!!

That was a fun watch! Excellent driving, man!

 

[Club Version]

That was a fun watch! Excellent driving, man!

Thank you!

 

[B16B]

I like this thread. Is there anything special about the OEM Accord Rear End Links (52320-TLB-A00) compared to the original type-r?

 

[Club Version]

I like this thread. Is there anything special about the OEM Accord Rear End Links (52320-TLB-A00) compared to the original type-r?

The Accord end links are more robust and made out of aluminum. It helps keep the twisting forces of the heavier rear bar more consistent. You can just go with aftermarket end links but I like the OEM option.

 

[B16B]

The Accord end links are more robust and made out of aluminum. It helps keep the twisting forces of the heavier rear bar more consistent. You can just go with aftermarket end links but I like the OEM option.

This is good to know. I ordered the Spoon rear sway bar and I will get these end links when the time comes.

Do you ever plan on running any sort of drop springs or you're sticking to the oem setup?

 

[Club Version]

This is good to know. I ordered the Spoon rear sway bar and I will get these end links when the time comes.

Do you ever plan on running any sort of drop springs or you're sticking to the oem setup?

I still have not decided what I want to do next. I love how the car drives on comfort mode and it’s amazing on track when I use +R. I’ll see how the car sits and drives on track once I get my new wheels mounted. If I were to swap out the OE suspension I will go with a coil over setup (Ohlins R&T or KW’s) rather than using lowering springs.

 

[Club Version]

Dream Wheels Achieved
After about six-months of waiting I finally received my dream wheel setup from Matt at ICB. Ever since the re-release of the Regamaster EVO II came out for the FK8 I've always wanted a set. I ordered the lesser known size of 18x10 +50 so that the A052 265 35 R18 tires will have a tight fitment on the rim and provide the best possible turn-in feel.

After a few highway on-way ramp pulls (up to the speed limit of course) I can confidently say these wheels make a huge difference in overall feel. The car feels much more direct and responsive to my inputs and with the taller side wall it helps smooths out the small imperfections on the road. In addition, per my rough estimates the wheels are saving me about 40lbs of unsprung mass. Hopefully the weight savings and more direct feel will lead to lower lap-times once the temps are more favorable.

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[jtlctr]

These are my favorite wheels, hands down. Love the color too.

 

[PNEUMA]

Will you tell me about your rear view mirror please? Does it clip on or full replacement? Where to buy?

 

[Club Version]

These are my favorite wheels, hands down. Love the color too.

I’m super happy I went with Gloss Silver!!

 

[Club Version]

Will you tell me about your rear view mirror please? Does it clip on or full replacement? Where to buy?

It a 270mm broadway convex mirror, it clips on, and can be found in Amazon. I’ve had mine for over 18 years and put it in every car I own.

 

[Amm5890]

Dammit man! That is my dream wheel and I would love to find them in the Bright II color. Are you going to throw the stickers on them?

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