Normal for a tracked Civic Type R? Absolutely. After the first session the temps got much better because we found an air bubble in the coolant and I accidentally had the AC on full blast the first session. So all things considered those are better than they would’ve been
Congrats Michael, I'm having some issues with my transmission as well what gear oil are you using? Also i want to know what motor oil are you running, thanks in advance and keep grinding 💪
I agree but things to note. First session I had the AC on full blast (by mistake) and there was a bubble in the coolant. Once we resolved those two things the temps were in control
I would highly reccomend avoiding Rich Farler at all costs. Previous business names: RDF tuning, VRF tuning. 5 minutes of research shows multiple horror stories. Richard has taken credit for other people's work.
It’s a bit of a moot point since Rich is probably winding down operations but having said that, unless you’ve seen things first hand I’d make sure you have all the facts before commenting.
congratulation!!!! what an emotional experience but in the end it was all worth it. im sure this experience brought so much adrenaline/emotions at the end.
I really feel for you man. I have been watching you for a long time. But, we have to be honest with ourselves, the Type R as track capable as it may be, is simply not meant to be a track car. Things are going to break constantly. I do want to say that I think you are a damn good driver and if you love tracking the type R so much, maybe its time for you to just suck it up and buy a TCR. The way those things are built it would be really hard for you to break anything on it.
My issues with the Type R have t been because things were breaking. It’s been because no one has modded the FL5 this far for track use so there were major growing pains. Yea the clutch blew but that wasn’t because Type R clutches are prone to breaking. I just put more power through it than the stock clutch can handle. The lack of rev match and inability to see speed is from the new gearset. No one has a plug in module for the FL5 to correct for that yet because no one has put Graf gears in an FL5 yet. Dozens of other examples just like that. And at the end of the day, anyone can go buy a race car. The point is to mod a street car and push it to its limits because that’s what most of us own are street cars AND I can still put my baby seats in the car and take it grocery shopping
Good shit man! Second year checking out gridlife at Laguna Seca and its been amazing! When you were saying about overheating, what temperatures does the car hit before getting any limp mode or issues?
It never hits limp mode but it will pull some power. I’d say when it’s 300F on the OEM temp reading for oil which isn’t accurate. The actual temp would be closer to 280F
@@in54ne82 most people will never see over 250F with this system. The more power you run the hotter it gets. Most people tune their cars to 360-400 whp. I’m at 470whp pushing the car to its limits and the cooling system is still performing well
Definitely car as a lot more but definitely need to get that heel toe technique down. Would shave sometime off. Need more power too. But over great experience.
Congrats Michael - that was truly an emotional roller-coaster. I respect your passion and resilience through adversity. Thanks for the content and keep pushing 💪
Not Normal but since I wasn’t around for any of the practice rounds they didn’t have a reference point laptime to grid me by. So I was in the back fighting through traffic
Good lap! Can save a bit of tire and time in the corkscrew and the lasts sector! Turn 4 looked damn near perfect! When the R is ready with the mods you have waiting, you will be faster for sure! Keep pushing and keep recording!
for improve the lap time use the aim solo led green or Red fir +- of the led are green push Is the led are Red stop the lap and maintain the car...Is the best way for have immediate performance
congrats on the podium. ive been watching your build on both your supra and FL5 since I picked up my FL5 and my mods have been based on your build thanks for detailed documentation of your build. again congrats it was well deserved. I would love to hear the details of why the clutch went out in a short or in the next video.
cheers! question, first lap on video the temps are sky rocketing ( 258F ECT 🥵) however the temps seem to be controlled the other laps on video, any particular reason for this?
You were talking about mechanical items on the car and idk if I missed it but did you break in the clutch? If not it surely is now... Congrats. Just turn in later into the corkscrew and track out all the way out of turn 10 and "you'll run nines..."
@@wilsonyang2209 yup. Fried the rich two days before the event because we couldn’t tune boost by gear like normal because the ecu could see what gear I was in
Fk8 and FL5 have water to oil transmision cooler. Soooo if you overheating you heating also oil in transmision.... Fk2 have air radiator for transmision oil.
Love the wrap, if only by decision if you decide to paint the wheels. Id say magnesium blue. Btw congratulations, as an type R owner. Thanks for making us proud. Never give up!!
So proud of you brother, love how you tell this chapter of your story. Great production value and editing. Love the emotion and gratitude. Keep on bro, -gus
SOO EPIC! 💪 Way to represent the FL5 community. I've driven that legendary track so many times in Gran Turismo, and watching you handle it like a pro in our car! 🤌 Congrats Bro! 😊
An epic watch mate - really glad it came together (as much as it could). Noticed for podium sprint you started going to 2nd gear for the final corner and it seemed to help your drive out onto the straight as well! Awesome to see - get that record and looking forward to a break down on the cooling package and if it can be retrofitted to an FK8.
Michael this was a monumental achievement given all that you had to go through to make it to Sunday. I’m so happy for you, and the success you’re finding through the cars you’re building and driving. It was also fantastic to see your family get the opportunity to witness your amazing finish! Congratulations brother, enjoy this; excited to see what’s next!
Hey bro, my little bro and I saw you this weekend at Gridlife! Love the car! What would your recommend for a track car the mk5 Supra or the newer civic type r? Currently in the market but not sure which to purchase
Really depends. If it’s your only car then Type R hands down. If you are going to spend $10k+ in the right mods, then Supra. If you’re going to mod but less than $10k then Type R. The Type R is a better track car out of the box. You have to spend about $10k on the Supra to get a solid track car
