Sporky SideGrades Texas FL5 Type R

[NeRO_CTR]

Austin doesn't even like the new Austin ... I was there for an Adobe convention in 22' IIRC.

HAHAHA Don't blame me....Iron sharpens Iron, i guess.

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[Sporky McGeuschky]

Toward the end of my wrap install, while the team was finishing up the car, I loaded up the OEM FL5 wheels and tires, in my handy dandy new Tyre Totes, into my Wrangler to take them home.

This set of wheels, with a bit of adjusting, actually fit into my 2 Door JK Wrangler, "Oscar the Hound". Just barely, but they fit.

Good thing I didn't need to get past 3rd gear in order to get home.
Who needs 5th, 6th, or Reverse, anyway?

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

The guys stayed late and finished my wrap around 8:30 p.m. on a Friday.
After we got the car outside, it was time for another SideGrade,
my new Acura DE5 Integra Type S OEM shift knob.

To me, this Type S shift knob, along with the FL5 Forged Shark Gray Metallic wheels on 275/35ZR19 tires... shoulda been OEM on FL5.

Another part filed into "OEM Shoulda".

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

This Acura DE5 Integra Type S shift knob is available at:

DC5RParts.com​

I wasn't able to source this shift knob from my local Acura dealer, so I found it here.
The part number, for anyone interested, is 54102-31M-A00ZC .

Got the "Save The Manuals" T-Shirt while I was on the site.

 

[Ph8ed4life]

To me, this Type S shift knob, along with the FL5 Forged Shark Gray Metallic wheels on 275/35ZR19 tires... shoulda been OEM on FL5.

Another part filed into "OEM Shoulda".

seeing your pics, I agree wholeheartedly. The way that stitching lines up with the boot, chef’s kiss and lights out!

To raise it a notch, I do like the matching ITS steering wheel and had thought about this combo in the R

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

seeing your pics, I agree wholeheartedly. The way that stitching lines up with the boot, chef’s kiss and lights out!

To raise it a notch, I do like the matching ITS steering wheel and had thought about this combo in the R

Hmm, now you got me wanting to check out that Type S steering wheel, just to have a look.

Got a Link for the Lazy?

 

[Ph8ed4life]

https://ebay.us/m/clpKjF

Here’s one currently listed up on the ‘bay, hopefully that link works.

Logic says the DE5 and FL5 wheels interchange, as the Alcantara wheel is the exact same part number for both.

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

https://ebay.us/m/clpKjF

Here’s one currently listed up on the ‘bay, hopefully that link works.

Logic says the DE5 and FL5 wheels interchange, as the Alcantara wheel is the exact same part number for both.

Thanks.
As of right now, the link works.
Yeah, that textured leather on the wheel would complete the look with the DE5 shift knob.

OEM DE5 Type S steering wheel in the future?
Who knows?

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

Finally, some photos of the finished wrap:

Clear PPF on top of the Black spoiler and Satin White covering the underside.

The idea for wrapping just the underside of the spoiler Satin White came from one one the team members at Platinum Auto Films.

I wanted a white roof (not Championship, sorry to disappoint) to help mitigate this Texas heat.

Might as well cap the mirrors with Satin White as well.

Sporky, front view.

Thanks to Marco, Jason, and the whole team at Platinum Auto Films for the great experience and awesome wrap!

 

[NeRO_CTR]

I must have skimmed over the satin white part. I thought that was the wraps protective layer LOL

 

[Ph8ed4life]

Looks fantastic, great choices!

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