Here in Canada it retails for roughly 39K (before freight/PDI & taxes) and when you compare it to the 46K 2021 Type R, there's some value there. The exhaust note is incredible, N mode and the ability to change all the settings is a much needed option that the Type R will surely get in the new one hopefully. FL5 smokes FK8 from a dig. FK8 smokes FL5 from a roll (like 4x, with James and Thomas each driving both cars) FL5 smokes FK8 on the hot lap. The FL5 did better on the track, which is a plus, but it got walked in a straight line from a roll by the FK8. Considering how the Type R is going to get used by 99% of drivers, that doesn't sound fabulous. We reviewed the brand new 2023 Honda Civic Type R vs the VCD sponsored FK8. You be judge is the new FL5 worth it. Check out @CTR27322 's newest video on what First Name Dominic Joined Oct 3, 2017 Threads 11 Messages 61 Reaction score 34 Location Montréal Website www.octanefix.com Vehicle(s) FK8 Civic Type R 2020, 96 Jetta VR6, 71' Corvette LS6, 72 240Z, 97 Supercharged Maxima A32 Bose stereo in FL5 is better than crap in the FK8. Seats are similar, FL5 has a slight edge - both are just excellent seats! Braking feel (for street driving at least) is similar, again slightly better on FL5. Steering on both is delightful, FL5 feels slightly less talkative in normal driving, but once you load up the steering a bit through The spreadsheet can be viewed here (Google Sheets). From what I can see the wheel speed of the FL5 is about 4.65% faster than the FK8 across the board. With some guessing that Honda did some torque remapping in 1st and 2nd gear it could explain how it can easily beat the FK8 off the line. I do not know enough to figure out why the FK8 is Takes a little more effort where as the FK8 felt “clicky”. As I was transferring personal belongings from the FK8 to the FL5, I noticed that there is less interior storage space than the FK8. For example the glove compartment in the FK8 is cavernous but the FL5 felt like an afterthought. A full version of the first comparison on the north half circuit at Honda Malaysia's Type-R Track Night! More videos on the full circuit next! Check #zthctr Tunggu lama sangat nak dapat Honda Civic?, nak pakai cepat, tunjuk kat orang kampung? Nak convert jadi Type R FL5. Ya. tak payah tunggu lagi..Abag Japar d Completely STOCK 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type-R (FK8) or bolt-ons such as inlet pipe, intake, intercooler, downpipe, front pipe and exhaust. *Must use the stock turbo & fuel system. MAF housing must be one we support (listed on each product page). Requirements to use the Phearable Stage 2 Tune with Hondata: 1. WlBpWxo.