My BRAND NEW Tafetta White FA5!!

***david3558*** · 02-17-2008, 02:19 AM

edit: all updates will go here:

Documenting the 2008 TW FA5.

First of all I really want to thank those of you who helped me, you know who you are! I really appreciate this forum being so welcoming to a total newb like me, but over this time I've learned alot from many threads as well as users.

I decided to settle on a Tafetta White FA5 instead of the FG2 because the FG2 felt really cramped for me; having long legs and being tall isn't always an advantage in smaller cars. I had been looking for either a FG2 or FA5 for quite a while and Costa Mesa had just gotten in a GG FG2 and a TW FA5. I went there and bought the car, I am so happy! This technically isn't my first car, but it is my first new car!

I wasn't able to fully appreciate the capabilities and features of my FA5 until I got home, where I found little things such as increasing the brightness of the speedometer, etc that really set the car apart from its competitors (if there are any heheh). I had my dad sit in the car and rev it a little bit up to around 3k, and I heard the beautiful sound of the stock exhaust!

I can't wait to get the lip kit and CAI, which will definitely be my first mods. I spoke to Evasive about the Injen CAI, and will probably try to get it ASAP.

Sorry for the really bad pictures, I'll take some better pictures but its too dark outside right now. These were taken with my phone at the dealership.

EDIT (some few better pictures before I call it a day):

**Izzy** · 02-17-2008, 02:22 AM

Where is Power Honda anyway? Nice purchase though.

What part of D-Bar you from?

***david3558*** · 02-17-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

Where is Power Honda anyway? Nice purchase though.

What part of D-Bar you from?

I'm located about 3 minutes away (driving at granny speed ahah) from Diamond Bar High School; right by the 57 South.

Power Honda is in Costa Mesa, those guys really gave a good price $23,000 out the door! Do you know of any good motorsports stores in these parts?

**Izzy** · 02-17-2008, 02:27 AM

Evasive Motorsports.

Sweet, so by D-Bar Blvd, huh? Only asking cuz Walnut/D-Bar is where I'm from. I go to Walnut/D-Bar every week for buddies and go to Sac for school, actually. ROFL.

***david3558*** · 02-17-2008, 02:29 AM

Haha alot of my friends are either going to or already go to Sac, but they're freshmen I think.

DTNguyen107 · 02-17-2008, 02:33 AM

Congrats!

TW SI FTW!

1chin3s3_b0i · 02-17-2008, 02:36 AM

congrats and welcome to the site

***david3558*** · 02-17-2008, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTNguyen107

Congrats!

TW SI FTW!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1chin3s3_b0i

congrats and welcome to the site

Thanks!

HONDuke! · 02-17-2008, 03:03 AM

I shoulda took the extra mile and bought a TW FA5.. lol

***bigdaddy*** · 02-17-2008, 03:12 AM

woo hoo! Another TW FA5! Welcome brother... I'm located on the otherside of LA County... But can get some decent prices on the HFP kit... PM me when you're ready to get one... gotta a buddy at a Honda dealership...

I Vtec, do you? · 02-17-2008, 03:16 AM

Very nice man! TW FA5 is by far the best looking 8th gen civic made imo

***david3558*** · 02-17-2008, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdaddy

woo hoo! Another TW FA5! Welcome brother... I'm located on the otherside of LA County... But can get some decent prices on the HFP kit... PM me when you're ready to get one... gotta a buddy at a Honda dealership...

haha thanks!

cambodianricer · 02-17-2008, 03:33 AM

ha! i think that was the one that i could of got! good job!

***0720Steve*** · 02-17-2008, 03:43 AM

***0720Steve*** · 02-17-2008, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Vtec, do you?

Very nice man! TW FA5 is by far the best looking 8th gen civic made imo

that is correct

***david3558*** · 02-17-2008, 03:47 AM

Could not resist busting out my DSLR for some quick shots before I call it a night. Pictures up in a few minutes!

TopSecretSI · 02-17-2008, 03:48 AM

Congrats!! enjoy that new car smell mmmmmmmm.....new...cccaaaarrrr

I Vtec, do you? · 02-17-2008, 03:54 AM

^^ New car smell in my SI was gone within 3 days, I was so bummed

Lasted for like 2 months in my first civic

***david3558*** · 02-17-2008, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopSecretSI

Congrats!! enjoy that new car smell mmmmmmmm.....new...cccaaaarrrr

I love that smell!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Vtec, do you?

^^ New car smell in my SI was gone within 3 days, I was so bummed

Lasted for like 2 months in my first civic

I think the smell is actually going away already

***Zeuceone*** · 02-17-2008, 04:07 AM

welcome to the site. cali ftw. post those pics already.

02-17-2008, 02:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
*david3558* TW FA5 <3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 1,256 David iTrader: 8 / 100%	My BRAND NEW Tafetta White FA5!! edit: all updates will go here: Documenting the 2008 TW FA5. First of all I really want to thank those of you who helped me, you know who you are! I really appreciate this forum being so welcoming to a total newb like me, but over this time I've learned alot from many threads as well as users. I decided to settle on a Tafetta White FA5 instead of the FG2 because the FG2 felt really cramped for me; having long legs and being tall isn't always an advantage in smaller cars. I had been looking for either a FG2 or FA5 for quite a while and Costa Mesa had just gotten in a GG FG2 and a TW FA5. I went there and bought the car, I am so happy! This technically isn't my first car, but it is my first new car! I wasn't able to fully appreciate the capabilities and features of my FA5 until I got home, where I found little things such as increasing the brightness of the speedometer, etc that really set the car apart from its competitors (if there are any heheh). I had my dad sit in the car and rev it a little bit up to around 3k, and I heard the beautiful sound of the stock exhaust! I can't wait to get the lip kit and CAI, which will definitely be my first mods. I spoke to Evasive about the Injen CAI, and will probably try to get it ASAP. Sorry for the really bad pictures, I'll take some better pictures but its too dark outside right now. These were taken with my phone at the dealership. EDIT (some few better pictures before I call it a day): Last edited by david3558; 02-21-2008 at 10:48 PM.

02-17-2008, 02:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Where is Power Honda anyway? Nice purchase though. What part of D-Bar you from? __________________

02-17-2008, 02:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Evasive Motorsports. Sweet, so by D-Bar Blvd, huh? Only asking cuz Walnut/D-Bar is where I'm from. I go to Walnut/D-Bar every week for buddies and go to Sac for school, actually. ROFL. __________________

02-17-2008, 03:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
*0720Steve* TWFA5FTMFW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 25 Posts: 23,973 Resident Si Sedan Hater Hater iTrader: 9 / 100%	__________________ The OFFICIAL TWFA5 Crew 0720Steve's Mini City

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02-17-2008, 02:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
*david3558* TW FA5 <3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 1,256 David iTrader: 8 / 100%	Haha alot of my friends are either going to or already go to Sac, but they're freshmen I think.

02-17-2008, 02:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
DTNguyen107 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,329 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats! TW SI FTW!

02-17-2008, 02:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
1chin3s3_b0i Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Vancouver Age: 22 Posts: 9,378 Michael iTrader: 2 / 100%	congrats and welcome to the site

02-17-2008, 03:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
HONDuke! Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal Age: 17 Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I shoulda took the extra mile and bought a TW FA5.. lol

02-17-2008, 03:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
*bigdaddy* VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa CLarita, CA Posts: 146 iTrader: 2 / 100%	woo hoo! Another TW FA5! Welcome brother... I'm located on the otherside of LA County... But can get some decent prices on the HFP kit... PM me when you're ready to get one... gotta a buddy at a Honda dealership...

02-17-2008, 03:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 7,296 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Very nice man! TW FA5 is by far the best looking 8th gen civic made imo

02-17-2008, 03:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
cambodianricer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Corona, Cali Posts: 2,248 Jason iTrader: 0 / 0%	ha! i think that was the one that i could of got! good job!

02-17-2008, 03:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
*david3558* TW FA5 <3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 1,256 David iTrader: 8 / 100%	Could not resist busting out my DSLR for some quick shots before I call it a night. Pictures up in a few minutes!

02-17-2008, 03:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
TopSecretSI Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 387 Scott iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats!! enjoy that new car smell mmmmmmmm.....new...cccaaaarrrr

02-17-2008, 03:54 AM	#18 (permalink)
I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 7,296 iTrader: 7 / 100%	^^ New car smell in my SI was gone within 3 days, I was so bummed Lasted for like 2 months in my first civic

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