2024 Honda Civic Type R (FL5) // Family Sports Car // Full Review

[@douglaskrueger357]

Love the review. In regards to suspension … easy to make the FL5 compliant like the ITS. The adapter module works like a charm and can be driven in +R mode and not kill ya. Comfort mode is a dream and sport is perfect. For me, problem solved.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Thanks! I'm glad you mentioned that. I didn't learn about the plug & play suspension module until after I had filmed this unfortunately, so I wasn't able to work it into the video, but it's definitely an important note. Appreciate it! I'm gonna pin this comment.

[@KC-lg8qf]

This thing looks Amazing in red .....

[@GearboxCarReviews]

100%

[@thefactor6909]

I picked the FL5 and couldn’t be happier . Great review 👍🏻

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Thanks! And congrats! Hell of a car!

[@joek1353]

I'm not happy with mine 😢

[@thefactor6909]

@@GearboxCarReviews Thank you and I agree ! I’ve had mine going on 5 months and love it even more .

[@chrissimmons9969]

I’ve owned the FL5 for the better part of a year. Pretty bang on review. I’ve had zero reliability issues with the car. I have made a few modifications that I believe enhance the experience including installing the damper module from the ITS as well as installing rear A/C vents with USB a & c charge ports.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Thanks! I always appreciate when owners chime in. Glad to see I've represented it well. The ITS damper module seems like the first thing I'd do as well if I bought one. Never thought about the rear A/C w/USBs. That seems like a solid improvement as well. I know my kids would've appreciated those things ha. Enjoy the car!

[@movietrailerman1125]

Were your A/C vents DIY or is there a replacement kit for that?

[@chrissimmons9969]

@@movietrailerman1125 I bought it from an outfit called Mikstore. There are installation videos on KZbin and the kit comes with instructions. I chose the have mine installed by a car audio shop that I done business with.

[@jimholloway1313]

@@movietrailerman1125 I would love to know more about that too.

[@cpkay33]

i didnt think it would matter but i honestly love that my fk8 can fit a liter water bottle with the sliding compartment

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Totally underrated for sure. I got spoiled with my GTI having a spot for my Nalgene in the door. Most cars I get into don't have a spot for it. Definitely makes a difference.

[@joek1353]

Bought the car last month and had issues with the rear glass hatch with water. 1st to 2nd is clunky. Sometimes it'll grind with clutch all the way in when shifting high rpm 😢 never had issues with shifting on last gen's integra and 350z near redline

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Ooof, man, I'm sorry to hear that! I'd heard about some issues with the gearbox in the last gen Type R, but hadn't heard of the issues with the new one's or with the hatch. I didn't have any trouble in the 500 or so miles I had this one and really enjoyed it. Hopefully it's just a fluky thing and they can fix yours up or get you a new one if it's a lemon. Sounds like a pain to deal with 😢

[@boots_n_coots]

Comfort mode on mine is firm and sporty but quite tolerable for general blasting around. Sport mode is really stiff and plus R mode is oh-my-god, too stiff for the street. Nevertheless, I doubt if I’ll be swapping out the control module. Good job reviewing: you are a talented car reviewer!

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Thank you! I really appreciate it! Yeah, it definitely depends a bit on the roads around you. It was ok most of the time around here in comfort, but there were certain roads that were bad and some stretches of the highway that had these big bumps that were really rough ha. Glad yours is working out well! I love this thing

[@ethanconsolvo9104]

Is that a dealer plate? Your car looks like you live in California. Did you pay sticker on this or how much markup?

[@GearboxCarReviews]

It's a manufacturer plate. Honda provided the car as a loaner. Would love if it was mine, but unfortunately it's not.

[@andrewkazasnkiy8665]

Do they have isofix for child seat ?

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Yep!

[@cjsnylons]

What are reputable online sources for the ADS module? I see many are less than a dealer, but you never know who to trust. TIA.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

@douglaskrueger357 @chrissimmons9969 where did you guys get yours?

[@GearboxCarReviews]

The civicxi forum seems to have a lot of insight on places people are ordering from. Seems like there are a lot of places that have them on backorder, but I can't speak from personal experience for any of these places since I haven't tried to order from them.

[@Rick_4g63]

How did you get the layout in 10:22 ?

[@GearboxCarReviews]

IIRC I found that in the infotainment not in the cluster. I didn't find it until the last day I had the car, and I can't remember exactly. I think it's either in LogR -> Settings -> Meter Display. Or it might be in the INDIVIDUAL settings -> Meter Display or something like that. Sorry, I wish I could remember. I'll dig around though and see if I can find any more info. LMK if you find it...

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Actually...I think it is inside the cluster. In the right hand circle go to Gauge Display Settings -> Gauge Design -> Bar Minimal

[@Rick_4g63]

@@GearboxCarReviews I’ll check it out and get back to you! I was thinking maybe it was a ‘23 only thing because the infotainment looks different in my ‘24

[@GearboxCarReviews]

@Rick_4g63 this one was a '24 so it should be in there

[@Rick_4g63]

@@GearboxCarReviews tried both to no avail. I don’t have meter display via LogR. Meter display also doesn’t come up on Individual. On the right control gauge design only shows +R

[@Mx5pro]

Family sport car?!

[@GearboxCarReviews]

I explain that like 2 minutes into the video...

[@raymondleung6]

Why do u sit so close?....toes are all that's needed....ijs.....airbags pop out at over 200mph.....that will break your face....😢

[@GearboxCarReviews]

That's just my comfortable pedal position 🤷‍♂️ also, most people sit way further back than you're supposed to.

[@luketorrey1694]

@@GearboxCarReviews dude is just trolling 😂. I sit where I am holding the wheel with arms bent at 90-110 degrees. Something a former professional race car driver taught me. Reduces fatigue and better control.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Same! I always sat kind of close, but it was solidified when a track instructor told me that same thing.

[@raymondleung6]

@@GearboxCarReviews that's fine and all, but I'm sure that track instructor never got hit with an airbag! Airbag-burn itself is bad without it breaking your jaw.....ijs