What's the best money you've spent on your car that wasn't a power mod?

[Samurai1225]

Just installed the Acuity 4-way adjustable shifter and cable bushings on my FL5. The stock shifter is good, but this new shifter is a game changer. It makes each shift feel more deliberate and mechanical, more gate definition & reduced the throws without going overboard.

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[seabassi702]

Acuity short shifter for sure. I like my shifter closer to my steering wheel

 

[Bald Wonder]

OEM sunglass holder and OEM auto-dimming/homelink mirror from a Touring model.

 

[ctechauto]

Turbosmart BOV because I still giggle like a school girl at VTA BOV noises even at 40 years old

 

[Mrjustin81]

Turbosmart BOV because I still giggle like a school girl at VTA BOV noises even at 40 years old

HELL YES!

 

[joshinthecity]

Acuity shifter.

 

[seabassi702]

Turbosmart BOV because I still giggle like a school girl at VTA BOV noises even at 40 years old

Are you venting to atmosphere? Any issues? I’m also 41 and I want to giggle as well

 

[ctechauto]

Are you venting to atmosphere? Any issues? I’m also 41 and I want to giggle as well

Yes, VTA. No issues over 20 years of having many, many turbo cars over the years, including FK8 and FL5. Validated by logs and our tuners.

They are stock and ready to go if anyones interested

 

[joshinthecity]

I would also suggest the Alcantara steering wheel, if you don't get it std in your market.
#gt3vibes

 

[LogicalCC]

All of the above…plus OEM Auto Folding Mirrors.

 

[seabassi702]

Yes, VTA. No issues over 20 years of having many, many turbo cars over the years, including FK8 and FL5. Validated by logs and our tuners.

They are stock and ready to go if anyones interested

I’m asking because the consensus seems do be that VTA causes the car to run rich? What’s your take on this. Fact or myth?

 

[ctechauto]

I’m asking because the consensus seems do be that VTA causes the car to run rich? What’s your take on this. Fact or myth?

It does run rich between shifts. But that doesnt really affect anything. If anything, running rich is preferred over running [too] lean (for all intents and purposes). fuel trims (LTFT and STFT), AFRs, all unaffected and within expected ranges/targets. Now, if you had a more universal VTA BOV (that you weld a flange to on IC piping) with a customizable spring (e.g. a Tial), and you have either too soft or too stiff of a spring, it could cause issues with driveability, idling, opening/closing issues, compressor surge, etc. that is where most of the "old wives" tale comes from is people just throw on BOVs without proper adjustment of the BOV (not really applicable on our cars that the BOVs are made specifically for, including SSQV). Of course in those cases, they run horrible and can cause issues.

 

[seabassi702]

It does run rich between shifts. But that doesnt really affect anything. If anything, running rich is preferred over running [too] lean (for all intents and purposes). fuel trims (LTFT and STFT), AFRs, all unaffected and within expected ranges/targets. Now, if you had a more universal VTA BOV (that you weld a flange to on IC piping) with a customizable spring (e.g. a Tial), and you have either too soft or too stiff of a spring, it could cause issues with driveability, idling, opening/closing issues, compressor surge, etc. that is where most of the "old wives" tale comes from is people just throw on BOVs without proper adjustment of the BOV (not really applicable on our cars that the BOVs are made specifically for, including SSQV). Of course in those cases, they run horrible and can cause issues.

thanks for your response.
i already bought and have a hks ssqv bov with the recirulation kit that i bought while in japan. im just hesitant on installing it if i cant vent to atmoshphere lol. i want the vta bov noises but havent decided on if i should VTA or just install it with the recirculation kit.. sigh.. decision decisions..

 

[Samurai1225]

Acuity shifter.

I was genuinely surprised

Acuity shifter.

I was genuinely surprised how good the shifter feel is after the Acuity shifter install. Honda shifters are generally pretty good stock but this mod is a game changer. With the new shifter & bushings, changing out the MT fluid the shifts are butter smooth but with a more deliberate, mechanical feel.

 

[Bald Wonder]

All of the above…plus OEM Auto Folding Mirrors.

I would agree, but I haven't been able to pull the trigger yet!

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