What did you do to your FL5 today?

[blueroadster]

Keep on Dreaming

Haha...As a byproduct, IATs have consistently been reduced after installing all of the the Reflect-A-Gold tape yesterday. I ran the J's Racing Hyper Intercooler (very efficient and effective) for a few weeks before installing the HKS Charge Pipes. IAT's actually increased in low airflow conditions after installing the HKS Charge Pipes which makes sense as the factory rubber hoses were replaced with aluminum tubing that had no thermal protection. Installing thermal tape onto the charge pipes resulted in a noticeable improvement in reducing IATs.

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[Tougefl5]

My FL5 is a daily driver. No down time from my end on any of the modifications installed to date. The thermal wrap may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it is very effective and easy to install.

Your build has had more down time than mine. Maybe take a step back and consider other build approaches. One thing that we have in common is no vendor brand loyalty while dumping a ton of money on upgrades to fit our unique build goals and expectations. On the other hand, why did you decide to keep the billboard painted on the front of your Intercooler?

I didn't have any time to remove the spray paint. I'm gone 3-4 weeks at a time working. My car is never down in truth. If I don't have the time or a helping hand. I leave it with the world’s best honda tech and pick it up when I get back.
I'm rather envious of people who have free time for projects and get to DD their cars.
I'm planning on retiring very early so more work then play nowadays

 

[BuntaTypeR]

Night Run at the track

 

[blueroadster]

I didn't have any time to remove the spray paint. I'm gone 3-4 weeks at a time working. My car is never down in truth. If I don't have the time or a helping hand. I leave it with the world’s best honda tech and pick it up when I get back.
I'm rather envious of people who have free time for projects and get to DD their cars.
I'm planning on retiring very early so more work then play nowadays

Understandable...Tinkering and working on cars has been a long time interest and hobby for me. I try to engage with fellow enthusiasts as a means learn what is out there to leverage and share experiences. As for others working on my car, I have been burned by every trust chance given particularly to dealerships.

After purchasing the FL5, I brought my car to the dealership for the first time to fix the the steering rack recall. They said that I could also have an oil change and tire rotation done for no additional cost where I agreed. I thought everything was good even after inspecting but later learned of other crap. When the dealer rotated the tires, they scratched the inside of one wheel in several areas.

 

[Tougefl5]

Understandable...Tinkering and working on cars has been a long time interest and hobby for me. I try to engage with fellow enthusiasts as a means learn what is out there to leverage and share experiences. As for others working on my car, I have been burned by every trust chance given particularly to dealerships.

After purchasing the FL5, I brought my car to the dealership for the first time to fix the the steering rack recall. They said that I could also have an oil change and tire rotation done for no additional cost where I agreed. I thought everything was good even after inspecting but later learned of other crap. When the dealer rotated the tires, they scratched the inside of one wheel in several areas.

There's still good people out there. I lucked up and got to know PointByPatrol who helped me install a bunch of parts. He then hooked me up with Jester04 and my now friend tim who is a master honda tech who helped him put his new motor in the car. I'm fortunate that I can say my car was built by friends.

 

[blueroadster]

There's still good people out there. I lucked up and got to know PointByPatrol who helped me install a bunch of parts. He then hooked me up with Jester04 and my now friend tim who is a master honda tech who helped him put his new motor in the car. I'm fortunate that I can say my car was built by friends.

Without a doubt...One just has to find friends that share a common goal/interest. For the FL5, @PointByPatrol and @Jester04 are true gems. I would also add @siwelnosaj into the fold. Enthusiasts simply helping others.

~20 years ago, I founded the Chesapeake Area Roadsters (CAR) Miata club in MD. It was a technically oriented club with monthly meets where enthusiasts helped others do engine swaps, roll cage installs, suspension modifications, etc. The club is unfortunately defunct because of our current litigious society. Prior to and including that experience, I remain a true rotary junkie.

 

[Unity Performance]

Sounds really good and love the tips. Sounds very similar to my Remark SS Dual tip it has that same deep tone at idle and ripping through the RPMs

We've been wanting to get some locals on the Remark to make another video! Have supplied several, but all Shipped out.

Did you pair yours up with an aftermarket DP and/or FP?

 

[Unity Performance]

Superspeed Wheels just launched their lightest ever flow formed wheel, the new 76RR. This is a Type R spec wheel in 5x120 and 64.1. Black finish is in stock, Satin Bronze will be ready in late July - August.

We picked up a set for our FK8, and for testing purposed swapped it onto our FL5 as well. Look at all that MEAT!

Superspeed 76RR | 18 x 10.5 +47 - 18.6lbs each
Conti DWS06+ | 285/35ZR18 - 24.1lbs each
Total weight = 42.7lbs

Link to Wheels

I don't recall a lighter wheel in this size, and for this price of sub $1k USD before shipping. North of the border, 1 in 4 Type R's run SS because the value just can't be beat. This is now my 6th set...each time I say to myself I'm ready to try another brand, these guys ring me up and say, "Hey Humza, we've got something new that you're going to like ". Forever trapped to good value and not paying JDM tax!

I'll be honest I was a bit sceptical that this was going to work on the FK8 because it has less clearance, but it cleared because of stock height on that car. I knew the FL5 and DE5 have better clearance than FK8 so stock height wasn't a concern but we have Swifts installed on the FL5 so I was sure it would rub but they've been installed for 3 days, and we tried to see if we'd get any rub with 4 occupants and nothing! No special track alignment or camber arms, no pulling, trimming etc.

However, the DWS06+ has a rounded shoulder, so please note that it won't be as easy with a squared-shoulder 200TW. Enjoy these shots - pics #4 really illustrates how meaty it is!

 

[TheFactor]

We've been wanting to get some locals on the Remark to make another video! Have supplied several, but all Shipped out.

Did you pair yours up with an aftermarket DP and/or FP?

The Remark came with a 3” FP and I’m running it with the stock down pipe . Everything else is stock except for a PRL stage 1 . It really sounds good as is but a DP is definitely on my radar along with a PRL intake when it passes SoCal emissions

 

[TheFactor]

Superspeed Wheels just launched their lightest ever flow formed wheel, the new 76RR. This is a Type R spec wheel in 5x120 and 64.1. Black finish is in stock, Satin Bronze will be ready in late July - August.

We picked up a set for our FK8, and for testing purposed swapped it onto our FL5 as well. Look at all that MEAT!

Superspeed 76RR | 18 x 10.5 +47 - 18.6lbs each
Conti DWS06+ | 285/35ZR18 - 24.1lbs each
Total weight = 42.7lbs

Link to Wheels

I don't recall a lighter wheel in this size, and for this price of sub $1k USD before shipping. North of the border, 1 in 4 Type R's run SS because the value just can't be beat. This is now my 6th set...each time I say to myself I'm ready to try another brand, these guys ring me up and say, "Hey Humza, we've got something new that you're going to like ". Forever trapped to good value and not paying JDM tax!

I'll be honest I was a bit sceptical that this was going to work on the FK8 because it has less clearance, but it cleared because of stock height on that car. I knew the FL5 and DE5 have better clearance than FK8 so stock height wasn't a concern but we have Swifts installed on the FL5 so I was sure it would rub but they've been installed for 3 days, and we tried to see if we'd get any rub with 4 occupants and nothing! No special track alignment or camber arms, no pulling, trimming etc.

However, the DWS06+ has a rounded shoulder, so please note that it won't be as easy with a squared-shoulder 200TW. Enjoy these shots - pics #4 really illustrates how meaty it is!

Oh man does that looks good
What springs?

 

[Zpeedster M]

You shoulda gold-wrapped the wheels ...........

Understandable...Tinkering and working on cars has been a long time interest and hobby for me. I try to engage with fellow enthusiasts as a means learn what is out there to leverage and share experiences. As for others working on my car, I have been burned by every trust chance given particularly to dealerships.

After purchasing the FL5, I brought my car to the dealership for the first time to fix the the steering rack recall. They said that I could also have an oil change and tire rotation done for no additional cost where I agreed. I thought everything was good even after inspecting but later learned of other crap. When the dealer rotated the tires, they scratched the inside of one wheel in several areas.

 

[Mrjustin81]

Superspeed Wheels just launched their lightest ever flow formed wheel, the new 76RR. This is a Type R spec wheel in 5x120 and 64.1. Black finish is in stock, Satin Bronze will be ready in late July - August.

We picked up a set for our FK8, and for testing purposed swapped it onto our FL5 as well. Look at all that MEAT!

Superspeed 76RR | 18 x 10.5 +47 - 18.6lbs each
Conti DWS06+ | 285/35ZR18 - 24.1lbs each
Total weight = 42.7lbs

Link to Wheels

I don't recall a lighter wheel in this size, and for this price of sub $1k USD before shipping. North of the border, 1 in 4 Type R's run SS because the value just can't be beat. This is now my 6th set...each time I say to myself I'm ready to try another brand, these guys ring me up and say, "Hey Humza, we've got something new that you're going to like ". Forever trapped to good value and not paying JDM tax!

I'll be honest I was a bit sceptical that this was going to work on the FK8 because it has less clearance, but it cleared because of stock height on that car. I knew the FL5 and DE5 have better clearance than FK8 so stock height wasn't a concern but we have Swifts installed on the FL5 so I was sure it would rub but they've been installed for 3 days, and we tried to see if we'd get any rub with 4 occupants and nothing! No special track alignment or camber arms, no pulling, trimming etc.

However, the DWS06+ has a rounded shoulder, so please note that it won't be as easy with a squared-shoulder 200TW. Enjoy these shots - pics #4 really illustrates how meaty it is!

What lip are you using.

 

[Unity Performance]

Oh man does that looks good
What springs?

Thanks! Swifts

What lip are you using.

Mugen Lip

 

[Mrjustin81]

Mugen Lip
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Of
Course it is. My eyes always like the things my wallet can’t afford

 

[TheFactor]

Mugen Lip

Of
Course it is. My eyes always like the things my wallet can’t afford
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It’s called having Beer Breath and champagne taste
I would know

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