It's moulded into the plastic arch liner, so provided you're not sandblasting your wheel wells too often, it should last for a fair while!

Just a little something for the Ranger geeks, I guess!

I don’t know why people say Honda is a “reliable”car company. Civics have had transmission issues for a long time.

Funny thing is statistically people are buying the type R and it really hard to secure one, so I don't know why you are saying it's a failure I don't think you understand what type R means. The Type R is not supposed to have a sunroof the older type R don't even have air-conditioning it was optional and a lot of the safety features and airbag for saving weight but now because of regulations all cars built new must have all those features. The type R is a race car for the road not a luxury car and it's a track-built car not straight-line speed, so horsepower is not the focus and making it Awd is adding more weight to the car. Funny thing is the type R beats all its Awd rival on track so what does that tell you Honda know what they are doing lol people that makes statements like you are not car enthusiast just go buy a BMW or Mercedes than you get speed and luxury lol.

By who, Tesla, Ford, or the soulless shopping centre where this charger is located? For all of them, the answer is "zero".

I've got a lot of time for the Megane RS, the 275 is a peach and yeah, like you say, it's a total performance bargain that is being slept on. However... Civic Type R just has that much more bandwidth and flexibility, plus better packaging. If the extra cost is no factor, it's an easy choice for sure.

Definitely a fair point! Chargers really suck when there's nothing to do nearby, like this particular one.

In Europe they re 60k 😂

That's a shame to hear. Here in Australia Honda dealers literally cannot mark up the price on anything, including the Type R, and the price is fixed at AU$73,600 (US$48,300)

For a technology flagship, it's a bit of an oversight!

Believe me, I initially thought I was putting it in wrong, but there's no other orientation that would allow it to fit - the console box is remarkably short! My phone is on the large side (Samsung S20 Ultra) but we tried it with my colleague's regular iPhone and it still would only fit in this orientation.

@@Instamatic898try it like this? kzbin.infoL3boWM8V09Q?si=64Dbh4TserCxPfas

There are 2 usb-c ports inside that compartment

Thanks mate, I do try!

Ja ,Go Kart für die Straße

It really is 992 good on twisty roads. Insane achievement.

I dropped my FL5 down to 18" wheels with 255/40 tires. Highly recommended for those that daily the car (I don't know why else you'd buy a 4 door hatchback). The 7.x lb per corner weight loss was much appreciated, as well. The stock wheels are porky (26 lb).

Of course it does. It means less road impact bc more tire. Assuming the profile increases.

A Cadillac?! I just want a little more ride comfort, not to fall asleep at the wheel :p

@@Instamatic898 255/40R18 is the answer.

Haha, it'd be an autocross demon if it did.

100%, missing my 86 and skidpan days. Though I do use the auto hold here and there..

Insecure about your sensuality lol

Jk I hate it too

Thanks mate!

dont think so seems your might even like s2000 just honda put dowm bro

@@reonbarrett5546 s2000 is 50/50 weight ratio from factory with double wish bone suspension, adding a supercharger will demolish a type r, all you would need is a driver mod and it’ll kill a type r.

@@bige7186 and a civic eg with a swap will kill the s2000 your point?

@@abcwarrior91 lol S2k still looks better then a civic tho (;

​@@bige7186 That's your preference as for me s2000 is at the bottom of my favorite list of Hondas even below the Accord (I'm only referring to the Accord Type R and older models not the newer boring models) lol idk why just never like s2000 (maybe cause I'm not a fan of convertibles) I'm kinda like Eric the car guy.

Glad to hear it, but I'm also interested in whether there's anything your old cars did that you wish the FL5 did?

@@Instamatic898 Well, of course. Focus RS: Very active rear diff that made for excellent turn-in. That car was hard to break loose. But, the high seating position and the interior left much to be desired. It also weighed quite a bit. Golf R : lovely car to live with daily. Great seating position, ease of entry/exit, traction all the time. After some shifter and chassis improvements, it was a great and satisfying daily for almost 5 years for me. FL5: It feels special. The engine pulls hard and revs quicker than the other 2 (factory flywheel is light), the shifter is excellent out of the box (that hasn't kept me from improving some aspects), the chassis is amazing. Despite the size, it's the lightest of the bunch and feels it. The back seat and trunk space is great for daily duty (I have two young kids). FWD = easy to lose traction, especially mid-corner. AWD isn't a "made up niceity" as some will insist. I've modified the items that needed modifying to suit my preferences and I'm still in love with the car. I also own an ND2 Miata (RF Club) that's been nicely modified for a proper "Jekyll & Hyde" garage.

SRT-4, EVO X, Focus RS, FL5 was my route. No brand loyalty, just fun.

Agreed! Love my 24 FL5 👍🏻

My sentiments exactly. It's way more mature as a producy, and it's difficult to pick an angle where it doesn't excel. Maybe passenger space, given it's a four-seater in Aus, but who buys these things to carry heaps of people?

It’s ugly and bland looking car now

Makes sense though. The highest powered version of one of the most sold cars in the US.

@@EMed9423 yess.

This type R yes, the old one Hell naw

@@EMed9423huh? The Golf R and CTR have the same horsepower and torque is only 15ft/lb more in the CTR. But the Golf R is a ton faster on the street. The CTR is better in the track. Who cares. It’s going to come down to the driver between the two cars. But the Golf R absolutely destroys the CTR on the street, which is where both cars will be spending the majority of its time, if not all.

Cheers! It's good to be back.

Yeah, life and work got busy and motivation to produce vids evaporated, but I'm keener than ever to make something of this channel - maybe not so heavy on the reviews, too much competition there, but I'll be doing something unique (I hope!).

Thanks mate!