Which mod next?

02civicsi · 07-16-2007, 10:11 PM

I just installed my BCRH & now I'm @ a loss on which mod to do next on my FA5. Later this week I'll be installing a K&N drop in.

My mods:
Back seats & trunk gutted
17x8 Motegi Traklites w/OEM 215/45's
Comptech SS w/Skunk2 knob
BCRH

Next mod choices:
1. Catback - Which one?
2. HFP suspension
3. Hondata reflash

SCSi · 07-16-2007, 10:13 PM

I would go with the Hondata reflash to help the powerband out a little.

iomatic · 07-16-2007, 10:13 PM

Tell us how the TB spacer does to your powerband.

02civicsi · 07-16-2007, 10:15 PM

That's kind of what I'm leaning towards. I'm liking how quiet my FA5 still is with the BCRH.

k20beast · 07-17-2007, 12:36 AM

reflash FTW...im jw ab this, but is this your only car? just noticed u have it gutted...around how much weight did u loss?

TampaSi07 · 07-17-2007, 01:16 AM

I have the BCRE and the BC Pro Spec along with the reflash. I would go with the reflash next as it makes the most noticeable difference in terms of drivability.

freakvision03 · 07-17-2007, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by k20beast

reflash FTW...im jw ab this, but is this your only car? just noticed u have it gutted...around how much weight did u loss?

well i would guess around 40lbs, and that would be including the backseats, the spare tire, and the jack with all of the components.

02civicsi · 07-17-2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k20beast

is this your only car? just noticed u have it gutted...around how much weight did u loss?

This is my DD & let's just say that the 60 lb weght difference between the FA5 & FG2 has been eliminated. The spare tire & tools weigh close to 40lbs.

inyong1988 · 07-17-2007, 04:31 PM

get some real intake.

02civicsi · 07-17-2007, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TampaSi07

I would go with the reflash next as it makes the most noticeable difference in terms of drivability.

I've read the reflash kind of wakens up the K20Z3 after you do a couple of bolt-ons. The only thing that's holding me back from buying an aftermarket catback is the ones I like will be really loud with my BCRH. The two I like are the BC Pro Spec & the 70mm Skunk2 but I'm liking the stealty nature of my FA5 with the stock exhaust. Even if I did buy an aftermarket catback I was going to paint it flat black to make it alittle less gaudy.

02civicsi · 07-17-2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inyong1988

get some real intake.

Not until all issues are resolved with the Injen CAI. I had an Injen CAI on my EP3 with no issues EVER. Until then I'll proably smooth out the stock airbox & remove the resonator.

StLVtec · 07-17-2007, 05:20 PM

what issues? also u got any pics of the tracklites on a sedan i was thinking of getting them for my fa5

02civicsi · 07-17-2007, 05:43 PM

There is an issue with it causing a CEL from something having to do with the MAF sensor. Then there's the 90 degree bend touching the radiator pipe causing the intake to get very hot.

I don't know if I have any pics yet but I need to check my other computer. What color is your FA5? On my TW FA5 I love them because they are flat black & siginificantly lighter than the stock wheels.

iomatic · 07-17-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 02civicsi

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17x8 Motegi Traklites w/OEM 215/45's

...

Do the Traklite bolt patterns fit our cars? Which ones?

Thx.

02civicsi · 07-17-2007, 07:00 PM

5X114.3 bolt pattern

glustic · 07-17-2007, 07:02 PM

Go with a reflash. Theres nothing like getting an intake, and getting tuned for it. It really brings your mods out :)

1stk20z3 · 07-17-2007, 07:05 PM

reflash!

and drop springs for looks!
BTW how much was ur BCRH im planing on getting one and where did u get it from!

02civicsi · 07-17-2007, 07:14 PM

I bought my BCRH during the GB on FGcoupe & I think I was the only one who took advantage from Truehonda or TH motorsports.

Nope no drop springs for looks because it will be only a matter of time before the struts are worn out faster then they should be. That's why I listed the HFP suspension as an option. I had Neuspeed "race" springs on my EP3 & the whole will I scrape my CF front lip on everything got kind of old before I sold the car.

PeterC. · 07-27-2008, 09:03 PM

HFP. Gotta have a car that handles!

***xslick*** · 07-27-2008, 09:07 PM

if you were going to gut the interrior on a fa5 why not just get the fg2 and then get the back out...?

07-16-2007, 10:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lonnngwoooood, FL Posts: 7,482 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 18 / 100%	Which mod next? I just installed my BCRH & now I'm @ a loss on which mod to do next on my FA5. Later this week I'll be installing a K&N drop in. My mods: Back seats & trunk gutted 17x8 Motegi Traklites w/OEM 215/45's Comptech SS w/Skunk2 knob BCRH Next mod choices: 1. Catback - Which one? 2. HFP suspension 3. Hondata reflash

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07-16-2007, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
SCSi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I would go with the Hondata reflash to help the powerband out a little.

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iomatic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 37 Posts: 1,586 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Tell us how the TB spacer does to your powerband.

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02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lonnngwoooood, FL Posts: 7,482 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 18 / 100%	That's kind of what I'm leaning towards. I'm liking how quiet my FA5 still is with the BCRH.

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k20beast Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: clemson SC Age: 18 Posts: 1,158 zack iTrader: 2 / 100%	reflash FTW...im jw ab this, but is this your only car? just noticed u have it gutted...around how much weight did u loss?

07-17-2007, 01:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
TampaSi07 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 564 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have the BCRE and the BC Pro Spec along with the reflash. I would go with the reflash next as it makes the most noticeable difference in terms of drivability.

07-17-2007, 04:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
inyong1988 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA Posts: 17,898 BIPPU iTrader: 40 / 98%	get some real intake.

07-17-2007, 05:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
StLVtec Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: st.louis Posts: 958 iTrader: 7 / 100%	what issues? also u got any pics of the tracklites on a sedan i was thinking of getting them for my fa5

07-17-2007, 05:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lonnngwoooood, FL Posts: 7,482 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 18 / 100%	There is an issue with it causing a CEL from something having to do with the MAF sensor. Then there's the 90 degree bend touching the radiator pipe causing the intake to get very hot. I don't know if I have any pics yet but I need to check my other computer. What color is your FA5? On my TW FA5 I love them because they are flat black & siginificantly lighter than the stock wheels.

07-17-2007, 07:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lonnngwoooood, FL Posts: 7,482 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 18 / 100%	5X114.3 bolt pattern

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glustic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saint Geroge, Utah Posts: 193 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Go with a reflash. Theres nothing like getting an intake, and getting tuned for it. It really brings your mods out :)

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1stk20z3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hawaii Age: 20 Posts: 1,804 Casey iTrader: 0 / 0%	reflash! and drop springs for looks! BTW how much was ur BCRH im planing on getting one and where did u get it from!

07-17-2007, 07:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lonnngwoooood, FL Posts: 7,482 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 18 / 100%	I bought my BCRH during the GB on FGcoupe & I think I was the only one who took advantage from Truehonda or TH motorsports. Nope no drop springs for looks because it will be only a matter of time before the struts are worn out faster then they should be. That's why I listed the HFP suspension as an option. I had Neuspeed "race" springs on my EP3 & the whole will I scrape my CF front lip on everything got kind of old before I sold the car.

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PeterC. Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Age: 23 Posts: 361 iTrader: 0 / 0%	HFP. Gotta have a car that handles!

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*xslick* VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte Posts: 270 Ian iTrader: 0 / 0%	if you were going to gut the interrior on a fa5 why not just get the fg2 and then get the back out...?