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  1. Magic Collar Subframe Collars

    I installed them myself using a QuickJack lift in my garage. I work slow and OCD careful. The rear set took maybe an hour, with everything easily accessible. The front took all afternoon, mostly because of everything that has to be removed for access and replaced afterwards. The difference is...
  2. Loudest Exhaust? Need help choosing

    Here's a little-known fact, apparently. The AWE Street Suite, without the additional resonator up front, is reasonably quiet with the OEM DP. However, with a hi-flow cat (what I have) and especially with a catless, it is rowdy! Like not too bad just cruising (except for LOUD drone from about...
  3. FK8 Inlet Pipes

    Just an FYI...the two characteristics of titanium that make it desirable for an inlet pipe are 1) the light weight, and 2) the rather unique thermal properties. Titanium has extremely poor thermal conductivity, as in it is very poor and absorbing or transferring heat energy. This is why the...
  4. Need to get rid of this wheel hop

    Currently, the OEM rims with 245/30ZR20 PS4S for daily, and VR 18x9.5 with 285/35 Nankang NS2R for misbehaving.
  5. Need to get rid of this wheel hop

    I'm at 382 whp with the mount inserts and anti-lift kit. All things considered, I have zero complaints. I'll be moving to 500+ whp soon, so that may change. I'll update when I have more info.
  6. Best mod for steering/handling?

    I have both installed and the only potentially negative effect for me was a bit more low frequency vibration or shake at lower rpms from the mount inserts, like when leaving from a stop. It doesn't bother me at all. Other than that, it feels the more or less the same to me. They also provide a...
  7. Best Lowering Springs for fk8?

    Those look excellent for those wanting a closer to stock ride, while also having the much needed, slightly stiffer rear rate. Thank you for posting the link. If the data is correct, IMHO, this makes these a better 'near stock comfort' option than the Spoon springs. I've had excellent results...
  8. Best Lowering Springs for fk8?

    One more here for the Swift Spec R. They are a 1" drop which in my opinion doesn't look quite as balanced as the more common .7"-.75" drop, but they are the max spring you can use with the factory shocks, and work well they do. They do have a compliance section so they are in fact reasonably...
  9. Head Unit

    Is that a head unit from like a 2022?
  10. What this dealer wanted for an FL5!

    Sad to say, but I hope they don't sell at all. Even if it ultimately screws the model line over, Honda needs to know that it's their dealers that screwed them, just like their dealers are trying to screw their customers. You'd think enough is enough, but obviously, we're not that smart. Some...
  11. The Tuned CivicX Experience & Reliability Thread (for all models)

    Nice job on your vehicle. How is the FX400 clutch to live with on a daily basis? Also, did you find an obvious difference when you installed the lightweight flywheel? I'm looking into clutch/flywheel packages right now and would appreciate learning from your experience. Thank you!
  12. BEST LOWERING SPRINGS FOR TYPE R WITH OEM DAMPERS

    I have the Swift Spec R (1" drop) and I just removed the top, smallest section. I'll be disassembling the front again soon to press in the Zero Bump Steer kit. When I do, I'll see if they are getting beaten up badly. If so, I'll remove the middle section as well. Regardless as to what I find...
  13. BEST LOWERING SPRINGS FOR TYPE R WITH OEM DAMPERS

    Excellent suggestions! Whether Spoon springs or the Swift Spec R that I have installed, add the Whiteline anti-lift kit (front low compliance mounts) to the items you listed and you have a world-class front end on an extremely tight car! Mine is right there, except I forgot the Zero Bump Steer...
  14. BEST LOWERING SPRINGS FOR TYPE R WITH OEM DAMPERS

    I have not. Most of the FK8's I've driven or ridden in have had Spoon springs, or one of the two Swift springs. Though I went with the hard core option, I must say that for an improved OEM ride/handling package, the Spoon springs are simply amazing. I hope the Tein S. Tech's serve you well...
  15. BEST LOWERING SPRINGS FOR TYPE R WITH OEM DAMPERS

    I had the K-Tuned spring and liked them a great deal at first. Perfect, even .75" drop, a little firmer than stock, but seriously close to OEM ride. I don't know if the heat treating on that batch was botched or what, but the compliance (soft) sections were completely collapsed on all four...
  16. Calling all K Tuned lowering spring owners!

    That's a thing that math helped me with. For my street set, I went with 265/40's because they have a slightly larger circumference for a slightly lower numerical ration, or slightly less RPM per MPH than the OEM setup. But, it's only a fractional change. This slightly hurts acceleration...
  17. The Tuned CivicX Experience & Reliability Thread (for all models)

    Better late than never. Vehicle: 2019 Civic Type R Total tuned time: approx. 3-years Tuned miles driven: approx. 44K miles Tuning device(s) used: Hondata FlashPro Tunes used: several canned tunes created in the Hondata software as the mods progressed, currently using Phearable Stage 2 Fuel...
  18. The Tuned CivicX Experience & Reliability Thread (for all models)

    Is this the preferred format? I've posted in the thread a few times going way back, but I don't believe I ever added a post such as this one. Thank you!
  19. The Tuned CivicX Experience & Reliability Thread (for all models)

    Wow! The OEM stability used to wear the rear brakes at an incredibly high rate but did not experience that phenomenon. Damn. Since I was tuned almost immediately, I set up the traction/stability control in Hondata and began disabling the OEM system in R+ Mode. That did wonders to mitigate the...
  20. The Tuned CivicX Experience & Reliability Thread (for all models)

    Way to go! I've had my Type R out on the NOLA Motorsports track a few times and am happy to report that though I've passed a few, I've yet to have to allow another vehicle to pass. Well, except when heat-soaked and running a cool-down lap, something I hope the 1.5 doesn't have to deal with.


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