1” DROP springs / MITA Wheels Type R FL5

[@apricott1]

I bought the 2002 NSX Championship white Mita wheels for my NSX and had no idea they made H center caps! Thank you!!

[@LHTPerformance]

@@apricott1 Use the coupon code. Hopefully it will save you some money. 👍🏻

[@renardthefox3176]

I have to teach you some German for the next time 😂😂😂 The lowering is right on the spot. That's perfect OEM+. And the aftermarket splitter is money, fits perfect. Well done, excellent upgrades. Greetings from Germany

[@LHTPerformance]

@@renardthefox3176 Yea, always teach the rude words first ….lol Thanks, I think it’s close To OEM+ now.

[@SilentCivilian]

It is looking much better with that little bit of drop. Don't forget to enjoy your car, John!

[@D34dKRUzer]

Absolutely love this look. I probably wouldn’t even drop it. The paint matched side mirrors and wing should’ve been that way from the factory (along with white wheels of course)

[@808whitefa5]

After watching the video I ordered me a set of H&R springs. I out grew the low life, just want to remove a little wheel gap. The FL5 looks so good with the white on white.

[@LHTPerformance]

@@808whitefa5 I’m with you. I want to reduce the wheel gap but out grow the scraping and carful planning when driving around. lol. I’m happy with the springs and feel the same as stock. I think the rates are the same.

[@Dc2kenne]

@@LHTPerformance love the conservative drop. Man, guess I feel as old too. I’ll love to see the stock wheels on that drop too. Do you think you can make a video of that ?

[@LHTPerformance]

@@Dc2kenne I doubt I’ll put the stock wheels back on. I never liked the flat black and the sunk in look. White on white was the plan all along for this car.

[@fastminivan]

@@LHTPerformanceis there only one version of H&R springs for the FL5 (don’t want to grab wrong set)

[@LHTPerformance]

@@fastminivan Correct.

[@garyleonard7875]

Looks good, I’ve been driving my Type R on 421 The snake and the Dragon, breaks rotors you installed have been awesome and all the other bolt ons

[@chrisH-uv5wx]

Looks awesome John. Tasteful upgrades 🍻

[@fidelj3025]

45 to 35 offset are perfect for the FL5. 275/35-18 tires are perfect as well!

[@LHTPerformance]

I wasn’t sure if a 275 would rub, i have lots of clearance. 👍🏻

[@fidelj3025]

@@LHTPerformance I can vouch, no rubbing at all

[@jefffernandez6679]

Nice! Ready for next cruise! 🙌

[@AnJuice219]

That is a perfect drop, great choice. Still waiting on the window tint + ceramic coating vid. Thats usually your first "mod" on all the cars you buy!

[@Rodman8500]

The civici is asking for some custom LHT strut bars , i cant wait for that episode. Great work as always John and crew.

[@nYdGeo]

I get the drop being very important, but what are the rates? Ultimately, from a performance view point, the spring rates, including the front to rear rates, are the most important things. Worse, H&R doesn't even provide the rates on their web site. I don't understand how you could have purchased those without that kind of information. Believe me, I know I'm other end of the spectrum, an FK8 Type R running Swift Spec R springs with the LE ADS module and I'm happy as a clam. The Mrs. and I drove it from S. LA to Vermont, then back down the Eastern seaboard, 3200 mile trip. But, we're a bit more hardcore. We hoped to meet you folks on The Dragon last year, but life intervened. To each his own, for certain. I'm just surprised is all, you are always so complete with the info. What if the drop is good, but the rates suck? I know this is just my opinion, and it's based on over 75K miles in my FK8, and it's simple, though it kinda sucks cost-wise. If you want an improved stock ride and conservative drop, you spend the money and get the Spoons. They are either .7-.7, or .75-.75, fractions of an inch off from what you have, 10% over in rates and they are proven and just perfect. I know several FK8 owners using them and they simply could not be more satisfied. They also keep that OEM compromise, the slightly lower rear rates (ugh!) for folks slightly less interested in best performance and more interested in maintaining a more comfortable ride, especially for passengers. If you are hardcore, cannot do better (in a daily-able car) than the Swift Spec R. They are a much larger drop, about 1.2" (they claim 1", but that is not true once the set in), so you do need to maintain a certain awareness. The rates are about 40%-50% stiffer at F-6.3 kg., R-7.5 kg. (FL5 Type R), and the Front-to-Rear rates are correct for track use or hardcore Dragon-ing, with the rear being a bit stiffer for better rotation. I'm on 18"x9.5" VRs running 255/40ZR18 PS4S and I only occasionally get a little rub. Good luck in your testing the new springs. I hope the rates are good and they work out well for you. Also, going to try to see ya'll on The Dragon this year! Oh yeah, I'm 64!

[@jefffernandez6679]

H&R are progressive and well designed I have them in my Integra and Porsche. They ride like factory and absorb well normal conditions and are stiffer as they need to be under extreme conditions. I imagine being progressive is why they don’t list rate…..

[@nYdGeo]

@@jefffernandez6679 Thank you for the info!

[@davidd7175]

Classic Type R look - add some Ek9 Type R decals on the rockers and replace the rear badge.

[@LHTPerformance]

I kinda thought about that too. Not sure if it’s too much or not

[@davidd7175]

@@LHTPerformance yea same. I did debadge Civic from the hatch. And now thinking of replacing the Type R with either a decal from Fk8(?) or the older Type R. I personally just don’t like badges haha.

[@TheMoffyracing]

Great video. Would like to know the spring rates on the H&R springs…?

[@LHTPerformance]

@@TheMoffyracing I will do a follow up. Been driving it quick about the springs feel pretty much identical to before. The drop is very even and gave it just the look I wanted.

[@johnbauer4367]

I missed who makes that front lip you installed.

[@LHTPerformance]

I included the details in the description.

[@findtherightbeat]

17:21 Looking good

[@alichaudhry12]

Did you mention which lip it was? I didn't catch it.

[@LHTPerformance]

@@alichaudhry12 Areo Flow Dynamics

[@TheVesterRaev]

Been waiting for this. I’ll buy ms10 for my s2k today! Thanks!

[@TheVesterRaev]

How long will this offer last? Unfortunately the page is not working on a vessel at the Baltic Sea 🌊.

[@TonyAutoWerks]

FL5 is looking perfect 👌🏽

[@LHTPerformance]

I’m likely it a lot. Thanks.

[@mariofabry5536]

Looks very OEM+ Great looking car

[@LunchmoneyH]

I love the painted wing, stands out so much better, also John, curious if your in the know, I have a full jrsc kit, everything for a H22. I'm parting the car, my listing is in Gates NC. Would love to cut a deal to a real Honda Enthusiast. Will work with the right person.

[@LHTPerformance]

@@LunchmoneyH I appreciate it. If it was a B series I’d be interested. I don’t really see my H22 stuff.

[@LunchmoneyH]

@LHTPerformance thx John, I already have my 5th gen prelude turbo charged, this was for my son but he's into.. sorry, threw up for a sec, Mustangs...

[@LHTPerformance]

@@LunchmoneyH lol. No worries.

[@Vic_2077]

Has it crossed your mind of swapping out the Type R damper module for a Type S one?

[@LHTPerformance]

@@Vic_2077 I haven’t really heard much about it.

[@Vic_2077]

@@LHTPerformance It changes the Damping settings from the Type S to the FL5. So Plus R mode would feel a bit softer and not as bouncy

[@prm5798]

Looks great John!

[@why2kmax]

did I miss it? who makes the lip

[@LHTPerformance]

Information in the description. 👍🏻

[@boots_n_coots]

Hmm, maybe a dark bronze finish on the Mitas for my black FL5? 🤔

[@chiefslief1886]

Oohh yeahh looking good❤👍🏻👍🏻

[@TommyPickIes]

Looks killer

[@derrickyi7433]

What was the brand on the lip?

[@LHTPerformance]

Information in the description.

[@rcobsesssed]

I'm so confused, I thought you had a blue one and sold it... when did this white one happen

[@LHTPerformance]

@@rcobsesssed sold the blue one last year. But this one 2 months ago.

[@rubenske091]

hello did your car freak out with aftermarket wheels? TPMS fix or work around?

[@LHTPerformance]

@@rubenske091 They don’t have TMPS anymore. You bolt the wheel and go.

[@SilentCivilian]

Thank goodness, they're getting wise and getting rid of the sensors. The ECU can detect a problem now by reading the wheel speed sensors independently. No more overpriced headache sensors. 😎

[@Patrick94GSR]

@@SilentCivilianlol that’s how the TPMS works on my 2014 Mazda CX5, using the ABS speed sensors. I love not having to worry about wheel sensors. But of course it can’t tell you the pressure on the dashboard like an in-wheel sensor can.

[@rubenske091]

@@LHTPerformance no wayyyyy (:

[@beethao920]

fix your front driver center cap so it lines up with the star…OCD

[@dgp8332]

Yeah it’s driving me nuts 😂

[@onnu2001]

Is this Type R build for a customer or does the car belong to you? I may have missed the video clarifying this. If yours, why the decision to buy another?

[@LHTPerformance]

@@onnu2001 Both. For a very good customer that we’ve been given a blank sheet.

[@o.k.219]

6:22 „VA - rechts“ means front axle right! George is wrong!😉 Greetings from Germany.🇩🇪😎👋🏻

[@LHTPerformance]

@@o.k.219 Thanks. Neither one of us and up in our German .lol. Thanks for the watching

[@yukonstriker1703]

If you didn't align the bottom of the center cap to the valve stem you might need to look up Honda's .😅

[@swankmotee]

"That is money"! 🤦‍♂🙄😆

[@LHTPerformance]

@@swankmotee sorry for sharing my enjoyment. I like it.

[@swankmotee]

@@LHTPerformance I'm just ribbing you!😁

[@LHTPerformance]

@@swankmotee It’s all good. Like I say, just sharing what I like. 👍🏻

[@seanmatthews7279]

Still not a fan of the wheels

[@LHTPerformance]

I like them even more now with the center cap. 😎