Unity Performance's Street & Track FK8 Build Thread

[AngryLettuce]

As I understood, DOT5 is for braided brake lines only. You should change your braided lines annually too as they are more prone to cracks/splits, so these tend to live in track-only cars.

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[hobby-man]

As I understood, DOT5 is for braided brake lines only. You should change your braided lines annually too as they are more prone to cracks/splits, so these tend to live in track-only cars.

There's a big difference between DOT 5 and DOT 5.1.

Also I've never heard of people replacing stainless lines annually. They're supposed to outlast basic rubber hoses.

 

[AngryLettuce]

Don't the braided steel lines get stiff, hence the requirement for replacing? I think I read this in the MSA handbook when prepping a car for a sprint series.

 

[Unity Performance]

Don't the braided steel lines get stiff, hence the requirement for replacing? I think I read this in the MSA handbook when prepping a car for a sprint series.

Have been testing Goodridge SS Braided Brake Lines on our Blue Si for over 2 years, still performing as advertised. They'll go on the CTR as soon as we're stocked up again

 

[AngryLettuce]

Have been testing Goodridge SS Braided Brake Lines on our Blue Si for over 2 years, still performing as advertised. They'll go on the CTR as soon as we're stocked up again

Delicious.
I think the concern brought to my attention when last at a track-meet was that the braided lines must be coated/sleeved as otherwise grit can get behind the steel and rub enough that a line may fracture. The advice must have been to avoid cheapnese ebay specials and get coated lines.
I may end up with a decent set if I feel these are needed.....

 

[Jwolf]

Delicious.
I think the concern brought to my attention when last at a track-meet was that the braided lines must be coated/sleeved as otherwise grit can get behind the steel and rub enough that a line may fracture. The advice must have been to avoid cheapnese ebay specials and get coated lines.
I may end up with a decent set if I feel these are needed.....

I think steel lines just require more maintenance and/or inspection. Personally, I'd get them as long as I'm willing to keep up with inspecting them, but if you see track at all, you should already be doing that with ALL braking components.

 

[Unity Performance]

Got really busy here the last couple of weeks, here's a few updates

Added the AFE Intake w/ Dry Filter. No issues with fitment, no codes, no tuning required. We'll have a go with different intake kits over time, AFE is first on the list after speaking with multiple users and hearing that experiences are positive.

Induction sound in the cabin is more pronounced, but not as loud as the PRL HVI if one is wondering. I like how the factory rubber seal and intake opening is re-utilized with this Intake kit.

Link to Purchase: https://unity-performance.com/products/afe-intake-type-r

While we were in there, got the Acuity Shift Linkage Bushings in. These really help with reducing the feeling of crunch between gears. As good as the 2020+ shifter is, the spherical bushings really help reduce vagueness and resistance slotting into each gear.

Link to Purchase: https://unity-performance.com/products/acuity-shifter-cable-bushings-all-mt-civic

 

[Unity Performance]

Above was last Friday, this past Wednesday we knocked out a bunch more items!

AWE Track with Triple Black Tips. AWE certainly did their homework with this exhaust to make it sound deep not raspy with only a middle resonator. If you add an aftermarket DP it will add rasp to the system, especially if Catless, but I knew that and will be keeping the stock DP for some time so that's not an issue. There is a certain amount of cabin resonance, but less than my Blue Si that has a Catted DP with the AWE Touring.

No issues with the fitment, no rubbing on the heat shield(s), and no rattling. Over time this exhaust will be converted to Touring, then when adding a DP we will also add the mid-pipe.

Overall, an exhaust system is NEEDED on the FK8 to give it much needed character for the performance it delivers. Great job, @Dave/AWE and @Josh/AWE

Link to purchase: https://unity-performance.com/products/awe-tuning-exhaust-suite-2017-civic-type-r

 

[Unity Performance]

To install the AWE Front Pipe, it's recommended to remove the Rear Motor Mount (RMM). We took the opportunity to add the Perrin Inserts in at the same time. Super simple install, just remove the factory insert (pic 1: inside the Perrin box), and insert Perrin's Inserts. These are 2x 70 durometer bushings that slide in with ease; grease is included in each box, but you can choose to use any grease you have as we did.

I'm glad to report there are no interior panel rattles, even with the AC on. You do feel some added vibration in the seat but not much more. I'm personally not big on launching cars from a dig so I cannot report on wheel hop improvement. To me it was more about improving shifts with less engine and transmission movement, and this paired with the Acuity Stage 2 Shift Kit that we'll add in the next post feels great!

Link to purchase: https://unity-performance.com/products/perrin-rmm-insert-2017-civic-type-r

 

[Doc_Mello]

To install the AWE Front Pipe, it's recommended to remove the Rear Motor Mount (RMM). We took the opportunity to add the Perrin Inserts in at the same time. Super simple install, just remove the factory insert (pic 1: inside the Perrin box), and insert Perrin's Inserts. These are 2x 70 durometer bushings that slide in with ease; grease is included in each box, but you can choose to use any grease you have as we did.

I'm glad to report there are no interior panel rattles, even with the AC on. You do feel some added vibration in the seat but not much more. I'm personally not big on launching cars from a dig so I cannot report on wheel hop improvement. To me it was more about improving shifts with less engine and transmission movement, and this paired with the Acuity Stage 2 Shift Kit that we'll add in the next post feels great!

Link to purchase: https://unity-performance.com/products/perrin-rmm-insert-2017-civic-type-r

Purple gooey-goodness! I think this might be my next upgrade… ?

 

[AngryLettuce]

Keep up the good work and sharing

 

[NapalmEnema]

To install the AWE Front Pipe, it's recommended to remove the Rear Motor Mount (RMM). We took the opportunity to add the Perrin Inserts in at the same time. Super simple install, just remove the factory insert (pic 1: inside the Perrin box), and insert Perrin's Inserts. These are 2x 70 durometer bushings that slide in with ease; grease is included in each box, but you can choose to use any grease you have as we did.

I'm glad to report there are no interior panel rattles, even with the AC on. You do feel some added vibration in the seat but not much more. I'm personally not big on launching cars from a dig so I cannot report on wheel hop improvement. To me it was more about improving shifts with less engine and transmission movement, and this paired with the Acuity Stage 2 Shift Kit that we'll add in the next post feels great!

Link to purchase: https://unity-performance.com/products/perrin-rmm-insert-2017-civic-type-r

GJ with install putting a ton of shit in there - really helps with the NVH imo and you can attest to with the minimal vibration you introduced. Love my Perrin insert!

How hard was the Acuity shifter cable bushings to install?

 

[RepyT]

Above was last Friday, this past Wednesday we knocked out a bunch more items!

AWE Track with Triple Black Tips. AWE certainly did their homework with this exhaust to make it sound deep not raspy with only a middle resonator. If you add an aftermarket DP it will add rasp to the system, especially if Catless, but I knew that and will be keeping the stock DP for some time so that's not an issue. There is a certain amount of cabin resonance, but less than my Blue Si that has a Catted DP with the AWE Touring.

No issues with the fitment, no rubbing on the heat shield(s), and no rattling. Over time this exhaust will be converted to Touring, then when adding a DP we will also add the mid-pipe.

Overall, an exhaust system is NEEDED on the FK8 to give it much needed character for the performance it delivers. Great job, @Dave/AWE and @Josh/AWE

Link to purchase: https://unity-performance.com/products/awe-tuning-exhaust-suite-2017-civic-type-r

Thanks for posting.

I’m going from Touring I like over past year but want more sound to Track. Look should better match sound.

I’m probably staying stock DP or maybe PRL catted.

Wary of drone but after 20/25 years mil on flight line...

“Huh? What drone? I don’t see one, where is it?”

Bummer is, conversion Touring to Track piece (ordered today) takes 40-45 biz days.

 

[Unity Performance]

Acuity Stage 2 Shift Kit! Having experienced this on a few customer cars, we decided to run this on our CTR as well rather than jumping right over to the fully adjustable Acuity Short Shifter as we did for our two Si builds. The 2020+ Shifters are nearly an inch shorter than previous years so that's already a bonus.

Adding the three upgrades in our opinion gives you easily 75% of the thrills of having the fully adjustable shifter by Acuity. This setup will satisfy the want for a great short shifter on a budget, no complaints whatsoever if that's what you're seeking / can budget for at this time.

Does this render splurging on the Acuity Short Shifter less desirable? Going back and forth between my Si and CTR the last week I have to say No. The Acuity is an engineering masterpiece, and you really can tailor it your way. If you have your mind set on that, then you can't be swayed

Link to purchase 2020+ Shifter w/Acuity Upgrades: https://unity-performance.com/products/2020-civic-type-r-shifter-w-acuity-upgrades-all-6mt-civic

Link to purchase Acuity Fully Adjustable Short Shifter: https://unity-performance.com/products/acuity-adjustable-short-shifter-all-mt-civic

 

[Unity Performance]

GJ with install putting a ton of shit in there - really helps with the NVH imo and you can attest to with the minimal vibration you introduced. Love my Perrin insert!

How hard was the Acuity shifter cable bushings to install?

Yessir, can't overdo it with the grease! We've experienced quite a few RMM upgrades on our Si so I had a really good idea for how it would feel in the CTR. No complaints for a daily setup, over time as the build evolves we'll try other ones as well.

Shifter Cable Bushings are pretty easy; should take you about an hour to install. Acuity has shared a great install video of the process:

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