Spoon Sports Rigid Collars Installation on FL5

[Acropora]

SPOON FRONT SUBFRAME RIGID COLLAR FOR HONDA CIVIC TYPE R FL5 2WD 50261-FL1-000
$135.00 USD
https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/products/spoon-50261-fl1-000-3

SPOON REAR SUBFRAME RIGID COLLAR FOR HONDA CIVIC TYPE R FL5 2WD 50300-FL1-000
$135.00 USD
https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/products/spoon-50300-fl1-000-3

Am I crazy or is this not that much more expensive than prl?

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[WeudS]

Am I crazy or is this not that much more expensive than prl?

https://prlmotorsports.com/products...7G5vFmYUQMjpPl3DEkW4L5vhpHKYtdy2Riwi_JkpayO8-

It is about a $30 delta, but I was just providing the user with the info they asked for. Granted if spoon is preferred Blackhawk Japan is a cheaper alternative to buying from US sellers.

 

[Acropora]

It is but I was just providing the user with the info they asked for. Granted if spoon is preferred Blackhawk Japan is a cheaper alternative to buying from US sellers.

For sure. And the links are much appreciated. This seems like a no brainer mod if it makes the car drive better while reducing NVH. I was considering the PRL RMM as one of my first mods but this seems better.

 

[elusiveaura]

Wow, that's insane they're that much cheaper through there than Spoon lol. Thanks for the information and links.

SPOON FRONT SUBFRAME RIGID COLLAR FOR HONDA CIVIC TYPE R FL5 2WD 50261-FL1-000
$135.00 USD
https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/products/spoon-50261-fl1-000-3

SPOON REAR SUBFRAME RIGID COLLAR FOR HONDA CIVIC TYPE R FL5 2WD 50300-FL1-000
$135.00 USD
https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/products/spoon-50300-fl1-000-3

 

[elusiveaura]

**Update - ordered** lol

Think I am about to order these. I just hope it makes the type of noticeable difference you and some others are saying. I've been researching online and I'm coming across multiple varying opinions. Some say it did nothing to their cars (these were other car manufacturers, not type r) and others say they did make a difference. Just didn't wanna spend the money if I'm trying to talk myself into them actually making a difference (placebo).

I mean the type r already feels like a go cart on rails, does it REALLY improve the car enough to justify the cost lol I will be getting an alignment, wheels balanced (needs it) and the labor to install on top of cost of collars so I'm looking at around 600 total.

I recommend it to every Type R and Si owner I discuss mods with. They make them for other brands too, GTRs, Evos, Lexus F cars, etc

 

[Bigfx]

For those who installed these by themselves how hard was it?

 

[rBobby]

I did it in my garage. Took my time and it was pretty straight forward. I just made sure I matched up the right collars to each bolt and greased the crap out of them.

 

[elusiveaura]

What’s your opinion on them.

I did it in my garage. Took my time and it was pretty straight forward. I just made sure I matched up the right collars to each bolt and greased the crap out of them.

 

[rBobby]

Would 100% do them again and plan to do them on any future car I get.

 

[svvitch]

SPOON FRONT SUBFRAME RIGID COLLAR FOR HONDA CIVIC TYPE R FL5 2WD 50261-FL1-000
$135.00 USD
https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/products/spoon-50261-fl1-000-3

SPOON REAR SUBFRAME RIGID COLLAR FOR HONDA CIVIC TYPE R FL5 2WD 50300-FL1-000
$135.00 USD
https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/products/spoon-50300-fl1-000-3

Appreciate the links. I know it seems simple but there are so many retailers it helps sometimes to have someone point this stuff out

 

[elusiveaura]

So I got these installed Last friday, along with an alignment and wheel rotation/balance to top it all off. These things are fantastic! We have some rough roads here in TN in places and these collars make the car feel that much more tightened down, and planted to the road. Its a weird feeling to describe but everything just feels a little less jarring if that makes sense. Steering still feels immediate because "type r" but everything just feels more buttoned up. I was skeptical before but I am now a believer. Between the RMM and these collars, I'm thinking these are 2 must have mods for this car. Thanks for the info on them.

Yes they’re recommended for every civic type r, regardless of use case. Yup better MVh, better ride, better handling. The PRLs are a good alternative to the Spoon, they do the same thing, so you don’t lose anything by going with either brand. Most go with Spion because of the brand and the fact that they came up with them ages ago for Honda chassis’. At least with PRLs you avoid the Spoon tax.

 

[WeudS]

So I got these installed Last friday, along with an alignment and wheel rotation/balance to top it all off. These things are fantastic! We have some rough roads here in TN in places and these collars make the car feel that much more tightened down, and planted to the road. Its a weird feeling to describe but everything just feels a little less jarring if that makes sense. Steering still feels immediate because "type r" but everything just feels more buttoned up. I was skeptical before but I am now a believer. Between the RMM and these collars, I'm thinking these are 2 must have mods for this car. Thanks for the info on them.

Funny enough I also installed a set Friday and your 100% percent right.

 

[Acropora]

@elusiveaura @WeudS Did you guys purchase from Blackhawk? I'm thinking about getting a set. Presumably that's the best place to buy?

 

[WeudS]

@elusiveaura @WeudS Did you guys purchase from Blackhawk? I'm thinking about getting a set. Presumably that's the best place to buy?

I did.

 

[svvitch]

Ok fine I'll stop being lazy and install mine as well. How long did the install take for front and rear sets? I thankfully have a quick jack I presume that is important when needing to slightly lower the subframes.

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