I swap back and forth between both sets of wheels and tires often. The factory tires are technically rated a lower tier, but are probably slightly higher perfomance than the ones on my aftermarket wheels.
The setup I'm on now are 18x9.5 +45 TE37 Saga with 255/40 Bridgestone S007A. Given the option, I won't get these tires again. They're just okay.

 

dude post pics!

good to know about the S007A's, I've been curious about them

 

After a few years, are there any new developments to the Civic Type R power mods ? I know we are on a new model now, but it seems as if the old model had some potential based on this site.

https://fk8.wiki/Tuning#Estimated_horsepower_output

Not sure about reliability and whether the added power caused torque steer, ruined the driving dynamics, etc.

Also, curious how the CTR does on road courses, especially the new model with better cooling.

 

Whoa, necro bump!

Appropriate timing, though. I moved to an FL5 in April. Only mod at this time is a Hondata.

 

The Golf R didn't last long congratulations

 

Made it just under a year with the Golf. 🎉

 

Sexy!!

 

I'll wait for the comparison to the FK8 and the Golf R since they seem to be in the same category.

 

Here’s my thread over there. Compares vs. FK8 and Mk8 R

https://www.civicxi.com/forum/thread...journal.52038/

 

Solid. I really like the styling on the FL5. A lot of the Wunderladen 10th gen parts fit 11th gens

https://www.wunderladenracing.com

 

How is the FL5 verses the Evo? Can you build say a 450 WHP to 500 WHP car and keep those great driving dynamics (i.e. little to no torque steer)?

 

The laws of physics still apply. If you want 450whp-500whp, you probably should pick something other than FWD.

To answer your first question, it feels like a car with fifteen years of technological advancement, because it is. The FL5 is 350 lbs lighter, has 20mm wider tires stock, tons more lateral grip, superior gearing, fuel economy, lighting, and tech. Only you can prioritize what you want and need a car to do. For me, I'm tired of keeping old performance cars roadworthy, and believe they are better relegated to occasional duty only.

 

I haven't actually moved posts to another thread on here in about a decade, and had forgotten how.
Moved all the Supra relevant stuff to the Supra thread.

 

Got my youngest a 330i ZHP manual. He gets his permit soon, guess I get to drive it for a year!

 

I remember finally affording my first car at the age of 19. 1985 Chevy cavalier. No passenger mirror option, no AC. Thing was a heap. Sure did teach me a lot, though. A BMW sure would have been nice
he's gonna dig it.