New Owner Observation / Stories

[mbaapk]

So this is a thread on new owner observation. Here are mine - please add yours..

its been a few weeks since Ive taken delivery and had literally 7 people take pictures and two film with their phones from their cars while im driving. Several people and groups go nuts in their cars and two people compliment me directly. An insane amount of attention.

Secondly, Ive been finding excuses to drive and am blown away by the power delivery and handling, its quickly becoming an addiction. Tophers dopamine comment is not far off.

Third - this shit is dangerous- quickly up to triple digits and can get one into trouble fast.

Fourth - my dad (who is not easily impressed) could not believe that a civic could do this and was so smitten he immediately called the dealer as hes next on the list.

Last but more to come - the car is fking 10x more beautiful in person.

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[madbikes]

Fourth - my dad (who is not easily impressed) could not believe that a civic could do this and was so smitten he immediately called the dealer as hes next on the list.

Last but more to come - the car is fking 10x more beautiful in person.

This is Gold! Now you always have someone to cruise with. The FL5 is a very beautiful 4-door car at its price class.


One Saturday I decided to quickly go ask a detailer/high-end used car shop for a paint correction quote before the last wave of the recent atmospheric river. It was my first time driving it since I picked mine up and I was in the middle of clearing my driveway. Then a random person walking his dog stopped me to ask about my FL5. He owns a Integra GSR and turned out to be my neighbor on the other end of the street. We ended up talked for a while that I knew I couldn't beat the rain. The guys at the detailing place loved it because one of the guys who work there daily his Aegan Blue FK8 and had never seen a FL5 in person.

Until there's more FL5 on the street, I will probably get a lot of questions when I'm getting gas lol.

 

[Kfo_cpa]

So this is a thread on new owner observation. Here are mine - please add yours..

its been a few weeks since Ive taken delivery and had literally 7 people take pictures and two film with their phones from their cars while im driving. Several people and groups go nuts in their cars and two people compliment me directly. An insane amount of attention.

Secondly, Ive been finding excuses to drive and am blown away by the power delivery and handling, its quickly becoming an addiction. Tophers dopamine comment is not far off.

Third - this shit is dangerous- quickly up to triple digits and can get one into trouble fast.

Fourth - my dad (who is not easily impressed) could not believe that a civic could do this and was so smitten he immediately called the dealer as hes next on the list.

Last but more to come - the car is fking 10x more beautiful in person.

Nice review. I’m pumped to get mine next month. How is it daily driving in MN? I’m hoping it’s not that bumpy of a ride here in IL. Some of the videos online make it look bouncy even in comfort mode.

 

[mbaapk]

Nice review. I’m pumped to get mine next month. How is it daily driving in MN? I’m hoping it’s not that bumpy of a ride here in IL. Some of the videos online make it look bouncy even in comfort mode.

Comfort setting on suspension calms it nice. Still have to be aware of potholes!

 

[Robert.C]

Hoping to pick one up in spring or summer. After the initial sticker shock, I settled down and realized that there’s no other car I’d rather have at this price point (my other options were used P-cars but the ones I *actually* want are a fair bit more expensive). Fingers crossed.

 

[mbaapk]

Here is more….what I have noticed as I go along (now at 700 miles) is that even basic driving is incredible. You can feel everything in in all the right ways (the unbalanced engine through the pedals and floor, the steering and the body of the car. Its crazy good. My favorite right now is just being at about 3k rpm in fourth. I have not gone above 4.5k rpm yet and I am so happy I made the purchase- so worth it. To the point where I no longer access traumatic memories of shitty honda logistics. Its driving ecstasy.

 

[CTR]

Maybe the Admin can change the thread title to FL5 observations?

I noticed today that you can "feel" the engine through the pedal a lot more in Sport/+R mode at low RPM. When I experienced some vibration at a certain RPM I immediately switched to Comfort to see if it made a difference and it made a drastic change. Pretty cool to have the mode changes make it a completely different experience in the various modes. I thought the days of feeling an engine through the pedal on DBW cars were gone.

 

[mbaapk]

Maybe the Admin can change the thread title to FL5 observations?

I noticed today that you can "feel" the engine through the pedal a lot more in Sport/+R mode at low RPM. When I experienced some vibration at a certain RPM I immediately switched to Comfort to see if it made a difference and it made a drastic change. Pretty cool to have the mode changes make it a completely different experience in the various modes. I thought the days of feeling an engine through the pedal on DBW cars were gone.

Same experience.

 

[Kfo_cpa]

Here is more….what I have noticed as I go along (now at 700 miles) is that even basic driving is incredible. You can feel everything in in all the right ways (the unbalanced engine through the pedals and floor, the steering and the body of the car. Its crazy good. My favorite right now is just being at about 3k rpm in fourth. I have not gone above 4.5k rpm yet and I am so happy I made the purchase- so worth it. To the point where I no longer access traumatic memories of shitty honda logistics. Its driving ecstasy.

Great to hear this. I felt the same way after driving the FK8 a few years ago - it was so good. I can’t wait for the FL5.
How is your FL5 on the highway? Would it do ok on long drives as far as ride quality and seat comfort?

 

[CTR]

As long as you fit the seat the car is awesome on the freeway in Comfort mode. Getting in and out can be a challenge sometimes but once you’re in it feels amazing. Lots of adjustment in the seat to get to a proper driving position.

 

[mbaapk]

As long as you fit the seat the car is awesome on the freeway in Comfort mode. Getting in and out can be a challenge sometimes but once you’re in it feels amazing. Lots of adjustment in the seat to get to a proper driving position.

I agree. I just ordered dream automotive all black seat covers (I guess fk8 fits fl5) for general protection and I constantly hit the upright bolster when getting in. Its no big deal and is super comfortable when getting in. If the highway has a lot of bows it will be a little bouncy but with a somewhat decent surface comfort mode works really well. I was on R mode and hit a bow and felt the back end car go airborn lol.

 

[machimself]

Here is more….what I have noticed as I go along (now at 700 miles) is that even basic driving is incredible. You can feel everything in in all the right ways (the unbalanced engine through the pedals and floor, the steering and the body of the car. Its crazy good. My favorite right now is just being at about 3k rpm in fourth. I have not gone above 4.5k rpm yet and I am so happy I made the purchase- so worth it. To the point where I no longer access traumatic memories of shitty honda logistics. Its driving ecstasy.

I’m approaching 1k miles now and have barely hit 5k rpm and it feels too fast for the streets.

I’ve had a ton of compliments too and it is really fun to just stand around and bullshit with people who have questions and comments. They’re as excited as I am and I get to be the lucky one to get in and drive it away.

I’ve definitely never driven anything like this, both in performance and looks. I truly love the 11th gen designs for both sedan and hatch, but the wide hips and shoulders set this thing over the top.

 

[CTR]

All you guys with more miles shifting at like 4-5K RPM. I don’t know how you do it! I’m at 450 and waiting till 600 miles for full send but after that I’ll probably redline in multiple gears daily. It’s a Honda! It’s meant to be revved.

 

[s2kdriver80]

Let it rip after the break-in period, I waited until 1k miles for good measure. These cars are meant to be flogged and redlined. Just make sure the car is warmed up. This is how my S2000 was treated until I sold it at 315k miles, still in top mechanical condition.

 

[Village911]

Has anyone thought of getting Rigid Collars?

Some spoke this should be the very first mod that type r needs and it does opposite of what you all thinking, which is stiffen the ride, but rather it makes it more smoother/damper.

My concern is, should I get both front and rear? Or just fronts?

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