Is a Budget-Friendly Daily Driven Track Car Possible? GK5 FULL WALK AROUND! (VLOG27)

[@Humba69]

Your Rota has seen more track time than those with TE’s or expensive wheels. Salute!

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks! 😁

[@chinruiz4113]

Finally a car vlogger that's not cringe, video's organized and well made

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@typing.....................]

amen

[@Bertoventures]

Re: gas pedals: yes. I tried putting grip tape on all of the pedals once upon a time. I was surprised at how much more feedback and control I had over the the biting point and modulation of the clutch and brakes. The improvement in feel was so drastic, that I could compare it to the change in feel when you upgrade your OEM rubber hoses to braided brake lines. 10/10 will do it in all cars that will be driven for fun. BUT, I find that having a grippy gas pedal to be detrimental. For one, I use the gas with my heel down. So due to the geometry, as I put more throttle, my foot pivots down, while the pedal pivots up. So the contact point of my foot to the pedal actually slides down as I apply more throttle. With a grippy pedal, I found that the friction was binding the movement, preventing me from smooth gas pedal modulation. So in a nutshell, I get the clutch and the brake pedal as grippy as I could. Then I get a not so grippy extended pedal for the gas, just so that I can reach it easier for the heel-toe.

[@FranzGaw]

This explanation is gold. 100% A+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Thanks for going this detailed, Albert!! The viewers can now have a better understanding of the concept because of your comment. 🙏 I couldn't get myself to explain it this good. 🤣

[@arthurcruz4662]

Great content as always! It's great to hear the thought process behind the mods you did. Especially the part with the ergonomics which is not frequently discussed when modifying cars. Keep safe always. Can't wait for your next vid!

[@FranzGaw]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind words!

[@hoonetic]

I just picked up a Gk5 so you're video was helpful. It gave me some ideas for my daily driver. :)

[@OrigenisAdamantios]

Ergonomics is key!! Thank you! Im a new owner of a 2017 GK5 6MT. So excited to update ergonomics first!

[@FranzGaw]

Good luck and have fun on the build. Congrats on the new car. :)

[@lestha1photo]

im planning to build my own jazz next year, and i find this video really helpful! thanks for sharing franz!

[@gregblau8082]

I love cars that look like they could have been made that way from the factory and you did that well. You’re right about the cvt too. I’ve seen a few that failed at pretty low mileage

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks 👍

[@arysgiancarlosanvicente8291]

Great content!! Thank you for sharing sir! Cant wait for your next video! Ingat sir!

[@FranzGaw]

Thank you for the support. :)

[@sixspeedtv4207]

Form and function as always ❤🙌🏼

[@FranzGaw]

You already know!

[@outl1t]

it sounds so cool!

[@docfmf8404]

It's perfect for PI. If anything it has more power for the congested roads

[@paulroque7820]

Solid! Dami napick up!

[@FranzGaw]

Thank you 🙏

[@menardquinto9516]

Nice content bro. Very well explained. More vids soon!

[@FranzGaw]

thank you!

[@IzBunta]

very nice build bro in indonesia we uasually go for engine mods first but yours is so well modded. Very clean 👍

[@FranzGaw]

thank you

[@justingerardvillanueva984]

Great Content! We need more vlogs like this especially for our type of driving conditions in Manila/the Philippines! I would just like to ask if where did you purchase your coilovers and air duct? :) Can't wait for the next adventures of your GK5! Big Ups!

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it. I bought the coilovers 2nd hand from a GE8 owner, and the air duct from Sumole on Facebook.

[@dhuhajefery144]

Nice video bro. Anyway whats your length for your front and rear spring?

[@justinbuzzhype]

So clean! 💯

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks bro!

[@raiden8812]

After watching this. I kinda wanna get a Jazz too haha. Really nice video :)

[@FranzGaw]

You should!

[@JG-nw3ub]

Nice build! Is the Savanini rigid collar a “complete” set as in front and rear for the Honda fit?

[@paolopenalba5206]

Good content! Very informative! Wala syang fender rub? Planing to change my tires sa GE ko ng 205/55 din. Pero lowering springs lang i lalagay ko . Thanks . Keepit up bro

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks! May fender rub kung 0 camber.

[@jerichotanglao8008]

Nice vlog! 🙌🏼

[@FranzGaw]

thanks!

[@General_Aladeen]

Hi sir Franz, thank you for this video, really informative, just want to ask where did you buy or got the hybrid RS tail light?

[@FranzGaw]

Ordered directly from Japan 😁

[@ChristopherSmikle]

Nice vid! How much did you lower the car? And would lowering springs and the roll center adjuster work well?

[@FranzGaw]

around 1inch. Yes roll center adjusters will work well with lowering springs too

[@musicjunkie00]

nice one, franz. any idea of the part number of the rear disc handbrake cable for gk5?

[@Pinoy_runner_and_hooper]

Hi Franz. New to GK platform here. Where did you get the acre formula 700c? If in case those pads aren't avail locally, what would you reco that's available in the Ph market? Use case will be on streets and 2-3x a month on track. Thanks!

[@sergiostockfleth823]

Really great and informative video! :-) I'm daily driving a white 2018 Honda Jazz Dynamic (130HP) and am really happy with it. I'm looking for new tires and really like your wheel/tire combo. Im also running Rota wheels in 16x7 et 40, though they are the Slipstream model. I'm on non-lowered stock suspension. Do you think that I would have issues with rubbing if I also buy the Michelin PS4 in 205/55r16? I'm currently running Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R in 205/50r16 and have no issues at all, but I really wanna try the PS4's next time around, if they fit :-) Sorry about the pun...

[@FranzGaw]

you'll have rubbing issues if you dont add negative camber

[@quilla.b]

I dont know much about car builds but nakaka tuwa itong video mo. The jazz indeed is the most practical choice for locals who want a daily driver and upgradability. The mazda 2 is just too cramped

[@FranzGaw]

The Mazda 2 is an awesome car. I think I would have chosen a Mazda2 over the Jazz if they offered it with a manual transmission. 😁 But in terms of practicality, nothing beats the Jazz in its segment hehe

[@PickHachu63]

boss maitanong ko lang sa 2nd gen ba na HONDA JAZZ GE wala po bang nilabas na 1.5 manual? kasi madalas po kundi 1.3 lang na manual yung 1.5 matic na, thank you.

[@theo_alvrado]

Well, I think alam ko na magiging approach ko sa car ko. I really wanna go race din, eto na sagot dun haha

[@FranzGaw]

Glad I was able to help. See you on our local racetracks? 🙂

[@theo_alvrado]

@@FranzGaw A few fixes and adjustments pa are needed kasi old car na sya, though I'll definitely make sure I hit the tracks too 😊

[@pcptraymondmasongsong8314]

Fk8 walkaround next! 😁

[@FranzGaw]

Hmmm 🤔

[@boooost98]

Nice car and nice vid! 😍 Btw, what are the wider tracks at the front for? (the 5mm spacers) And if you were to choose from the GT Champiro SX2 (I think you've had these before on the Type R afaik) and the Potenza RE003, which one would you get? :D

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks! For front wheel drive cars in general, a wider front track width will make the car have better front end stability. You want the rear to rotate on a fwd car so you give it less width at the back. The RE003 is superior compared to the SX2 in my opinion. But if you are gonna go for the RE003, you should consider the PS4 as well (if available in your size) because they are in the same price range.

[@boooost98]

@@FranzGaw Thank you! Yeah the re003 is in the same price range of the PS4 but it's now on a 3+1 until December sooo it's pretty much in the same range as the sx2 now 😄

[@tomasmarionfalconitin2997]

Hi Sir Franz. I like your vlog a lot. I also have a honda jazz gk5. May I ask regarding your tire size 205/55/ r16. Does it have rubbing issues on the fender? How's the riding comfort and the fuel economy? Thank you so much and more power to your channel.

[@FranzGaw]

Yes it does. You'll need more negative camber to prevent it from rubbing.

[@tomasmarionfalconitin2997]

Thank you so much for the valuable info Sir! Really appreciated it. Godspeed!

[@jacobbernardo8845]

is there savanini collar for toyota particularly for vios/yaris gen 3(where to buy as well?)

[@samuelwolters9035]

Where did you find the anti-honda stickers? Also will a hot pipe get vtec noise?

[@FranzGaw]

Anti-honda stickers were made by our group of friends and are exclusive to our group. I dont know what hot pipe means but you probably wont get a vtec noise from that

[@rmr_gk5-010]

bro, where do you buy your Michelin PS4? I'm planning to go Rota Racing and PS4 205/50R16 once my GK5 MT is around 2 years or so. Thanks for this detailed walkaround, natetempt na din ako kumuha ng sport pedals and throttle pedal spacer hahaha

[@FranzGaw]

You can buy Michelin PS4 sa mga dealers ng Michelin. Try messaging Achievers Sales Corporation on Facebook and check if they have the PS4 in the size that you want. A+ customer support sila. :)

[@rmr_gk5-010]

@@FranzGaw thanks idol :) looking forward to your future mods for Project GK5.

[@BPlus-oz7cm]

Hey Franz, I'm considering buying a Fit but have heard the Earth Dreams engines have problems.. what do you think?

[@FranzGaw]

If you're talking about the oil dilution problems, i think that only applies to the 1.5L turbocharged earth dreams engine.

[@josephallenmapue9272]

GK5 owner here JDM NUMBAWAN!

[@FranzGaw]

You know it! Hahaha

[@trikitek3741]

Meron din ang Savanini na rigid colar for GE? Thanks

[@josemariconcepcion6504]

Bro san available castrol srf dot 4 brake fluid? Necessary ba braided brake lines pag nag dot4? Thanks

[@raulito7777]

Escape deportivo HKS para cuanto?

[@princenorea6922]

Kuya.. Pinangarap mo po bang mag ka type r? Or u can live with the jazz? Nangangarap din ksi ako, lowkey jazz or classy type r?

[@FranzGaw]

I am blessed to have both in the garage. What I can say is that the Jazz is more fun to drive at the limit because it is pure honest low cost fun. It has nothing to prove. The Type R on the other hand is a very serious weapon. It's the car to have if you're looking for something that can impress/ win track competitions. It's also the car to have if you want all the performance and practicality in one package. Yung Jazz kasi practical but will never keep up with the big boys.

[@MonkeyDLuffy-wl4xb]

nice mods sir. anong torque specification ng bolts dun sa rigid collar?

[@FranzGaw]

Nakalimutan ko na hahaha but i think its written naman sa instructions

[@russserafin8053]

Video quality looks great, bro! Can I ask what phone you're using? 😊

[@boooost98]

I think that's an S20 Plus

[@russserafin8053]

@@boooost98 thanks!!

[@FranzGaw]

S20+. :)

[@russserafin8053]

@@FranzGaw thank you!!

[@Errrdaymics]

hi sir. san mo nabili yung side skirts and how much? thanks!

[@FranzGaw]

got it 2nd hand from a GK owner hehe

[@shawnlouislocson6866]

Clean.. nice bro

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks!

[@treyevardo3770]

hello bro new subscriber here just want to ask some Qs. Im in the works of perfecting my civic FD2's suspension geometry. Currently running ksport coilovers and hardrace rear camber kit - where to buy those savanini collars and roll center adjusters -planning to run reverse staggered set up (F-17x8.5 with -2deg camber/R-17x7) will this help in enhancing grip and maneuverability?

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks for the sub! I love well built FD's. :) I'm not sure kung may roll center adjusters for the local FD platform. Kung wala, you will have to minimize your lowering so as not to ruin the geometry of the car. For subframe collars, I think marami nang brands na nagbebenta nyan for the FD. Just look for them on facebook haha going reverse staggered is a good idea especially if you prioritize performance. Make sure lang din na you got your tire sizes correct for the front and back.

[@carlospineda4427]

Clean build

[@FranzGaw]

Thank you

[@alexandermanalo7244]

May I ask where to avail the Savanini rigid collar? Btw, nice video! Thank you Franz!

[@FranzGaw]

AliExpress!

[@alexandermanalo7244]

@@FranzGaw thank you!

[@RowynDaily]

Gusto kong palitan yong bumper ng 2014 GK5 to a 2018 model ng bumper. Parehas lang kaya sila ng holes and clips bro, any idea? I'm also building my GK5 here in Australia, napaka hirap makahanap ng parts dito, buti pa sa Pinas bumabaha ng parts. One more thing anung gamit mong vlogging cam bro?

[@FranzGaw]

Dapat parehas lang yung clips. Dati cellphone lang gamit ko, now Sony ZV1

[@RowynDaily]

@@FranzGaw salamat sa reply bro 🍻

[@ddiesel1836]

Mew subsriber. We bought the same gk5. MANUAL and taffeta white! Na ka mags ka na ba habang na ka warranty pa? What did the dealership say?

[@FranzGaw]

yup! Dealership didnt really mind it hahaha

[@chase14000]

nice jazz bro, also you spoke english and another language that im guessing tagalog??

[@FranzGaw]

yes tagalog

[@robertdemko8907]

Good video, what engine do you have 1.3 or 1.5 ? thanks

[@FranzGaw]

1,5L

[@mikel_gerard]

Curious lang, why the jazz rather than a MT Swift? Famous naman yung swift in UK ata pang track. 😅 Btw, you are such an inspiration. I'm actually planning to follow your build for the GK5.

[@FranzGaw]

The Swift is actually a car that I really like!! Lalo na yung bagong ZC33S Swift Sport to be specific, with the 1.4L Boosterjet engine. Sadly, we will never get that here. 1.2L lang yung meron natin dito kasi ASEAN models ng Swift yung binebenta ng Suzuki Philippines, which is disappointing in my opinion. The Jazz is far better than the outgoing local Swift here in our country.

[@mikel_gerard]

Sad. Engine kasi naging final factor ko for my next car and practicality (actually space) na din. I guess yung Jazz na talaga nagwagi. Thanks and more power to you! 🙏

[@makarovic1]

Sir is the 5mm spacer is safe to use? I mean even in high speeds and cornering? I actually also want to put some spacers to my car. Can you enlighten me? Hahaha. Thank you more power! Great videos! Keep it up!

[@FranzGaw]

For my car yes it is safe. For spacers in general, you want at least 7 lugnut rotations when tightening hanggang sumikip. Kung hindi ka umabot ng 7 rotations, then that means your spacer is too thick and its not safe to run those anymore.

[@makarovic1]

Thank you! Very helpful ang mga videos mo Sir. Keep it up!

[@brader_luweee2008]

idol sa Ksport coilover nyo po ba kapag puno ang sakay sa likod or mabigat ang load sa trunk, maintain pa din po ba ang stance nya or bumababa pa din? gusto ko po kasi sana is kahit mabigat ang sakay eh maintain pa din ang stance para pogi sa labas hehe

[@FranzGaw]

nako mahabang discussion yan hehe. Pero to put it simply, lahat naman ng oto pag nilagyan mo ng madaming weight, bababa yung ride height. Nag dedepend nalang sa spring rate mo tsaka how you set up the coilover kung gaano kalaki yung ibaba nya.

[@joloacero9889]

Good day! San po kayo nakabili ng side skirt and spoiler? Thanks

[@FranzGaw]

side skirt, I got it 2nd hand from another GK5 owner. Yung spoiler galing sa Honda mismo.

[@brakinglate8828]

Where did you get those pedals? Amazing video tho

[@FranzGaw]

honda access pedals!

[@jedbacani9452]

bro, magkano from factory yung rota racing? malaki kaya difference niya from mga resellers? mas ok kaya kung 205/50/16 ang gamitin ko instead of 45? as you've said, metro manila is not a good place for low profile tires kasi eh. hahahaha!

[@FranzGaw]

brand new rota racing is around 21k. 205/50/16 is good for all around use. 205/45/16 for pure performance

[@jedbacani9452]

@@FranzGaw Thanks papi!

[@upperwall1]

pre, ano position pinile mo sa pedal spacer? A B C? thanks

[@FranzGaw]

A

[@princealbertpenaverde3826]

Sir tanong ko lang naka 16x7 +40 din with 205/50/R16 ung saken labas ung gulong paano ginawa nyo para pumasok? Allstock jazz ko sir.salamat

[@FranzGaw]

Negative camber

[@princealbertpenaverde3826]

@@FranzGaw newbie ako sir first car po to anong dapat kung gawin para magka negative camber?

[@FranzGaw]

@@princealbertpenaverde3826 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnWlm3ujoal9has

[@airlinetech5689]

Interested on spoiler. Where did you get? Tnx

[@FranzGaw]

OEM from Honda

[@firdausbhara1005]

Where can I get HPF floor mats like that?

[@FranzGaw]

Ordered from US

[@mckenflores]

Which shop would you recommend to buy a set of Rota wheels?

[@FranzGaw]

any shop that is an official dealer of Rota. :)

[@mordaniabbas1583]

sir pa link naman mod mo sa intake yung "simole" , Roller adjusters and rear sway bar or strut

[@FranzGaw]

Google niyo nalang. Hehe. - Sumole air intake scoop Gk5 (sa facebook) - 16mm cusco rear sway bar gk5 - megan racing roll center adjusters gk5

[@shanks_gk5198]

Hi sir! Can you give me a lead where to buy a gopro mount fit for recaro sr7 racing seats?

[@FranzGaw]

recaro sr7's dont have headrests so you might need to go for a GoPro suction mount kit on your window instead

[@rielmercadopaynor2661]

sir..ano size ng camber bolt na nilagay mo? thank you

[@FranzGaw]

SPC 81260

[@japsantos8700]

So nice👌

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks!

[@Vulcankrypto21]

What adapter did you use for yours aftermarket radio install for the harness

[@FranzGaw]

im not entirely sure. It was done for me by a local audio specialist

[@Vulcankrypto21]

@@FranzGaw all good I just traded the fit in for vw gti don’t regret it lol

[@FranzGaw]

The GTI is definitely a better car. Cant compare apples and oranges

[@Vulcankrypto21]

Yeah man don’t regret it at all lol

[@evans2035]

That shifter 👌

[@FranzGaw]

👍👍👍

[@damiellorenzegarcia90]

where did buy castrol SRF brake fluid?

[@FranzGaw]

Shipped from the States :)

[@DouglasAllen-q9f]

bro na benta mo na ang fit mo?

[@mordaniabbas1583]

bro where did you get the spoon sports side mirrors lens

[@FranzGaw]

my dad gave it to me as a gift haha. He bought it from a local shop.

[@slidesandbarrels]

boss saan ka nag palagay ng subframe collar?

[@FranzGaw]

Bridgestone Alabang

[@TheRaiRai2010]

bro where can i buy wheel spacers? got the same gk. tia!

[@FranzGaw]

Any automotive store

[@jstnspno]

Where did you buy the rigid collar bro?

[@FranzGaw]

AliExpress 🤣

[@TrackdayDaddyPH]

Hi there... is the engine L15z2?

[@FranzGaw]

yup

[@TrackdayDaddyPH]

@@FranzGaw thanks! sayang wala sa pinas L15b dohc, but this engine is also good i think :)

[@hanzheinrich]

Lods tanong lng may ganyan paba ngayon na model naka manual transmission?

[@FranzGaw]

Wala nang GK ngayon. City hatchback na manual na yung next best thing

[@christianescalona119]

Does your Honda Jazz have any oil dilution issues?

[@FranzGaw]

None that I know of for the L15z.

[@dudester526]

I do have the same car and do not have issues. As far as I know, oil dilution issue is for direct injected honda engines running in cold weather. The ASEAN spec GK5 does note have the earth dreams cylinder head from which the oil dilution issue was documented. HTH

[@jericksolis7343]

Sir. Matagtag po ba talaga jazz naten?? Gawa po sa spring naten matigas? Salamat po

[@FranzGaw]

sakto lang naman

[@karedward]

Ganda bro.

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks!

[@bigkraftsingles]

if i got those wheels and tires would i need a spacer or is that just an option?

[@FranzGaw]

just an option

[@kimwtf4449]

Are you able to adjust your rear camber?

[@FranzGaw]

I can if i buy the rear adjusting plate of Spoon/HardRace or buy shims.

[@lesterlibunao5384]

San mo idol na order ung rota mo? Ganda ❤️

[@FranzGaw]

straight from the factory!

[@zyped18]

Paps, ask q lang. Spoon side mirror's mo ba is naka dikit lang sa stock or binaklas yung stock?

[@FranzGaw]

Naka dikit

[@zyped18]

@@FranzGaw pwede kaya direct replacememt sa stock? Plan q mag upgrade side mirrors.

[@FranzGaw]

Hindi pwede, kasi yung stock mirror may clips sa likod. Yung spoon was made to stick on top of the stock mirrors talaga.

[@zyped18]

@@FranzGaw ah gnun pala. Thanks paps sa reply. Keep up your contents. 👍

[@FranzGaw]

Thanks! :)

[@alecsreyes3685]

Nice walk around!! Locally nyo po ba nabili ung tackform o international? Sana mapansin mo idol 😁

[@FranzGaw]

ordered from Amazon US hahaha

[@alecsreyes3685]

Franz Gaw thank you idol! 😁

[@enterprise912]

Sir franz may rubbing issue po ba 205/55/16 on stock height sa GK5?

[@FranzGaw]

Yes may rubbing issue yan dahil ang lambot ng stock na springs. You will also need to have negative camber para di mag rub.

[@enterprise912]

Thanks sir!

[@joshualouu]

Sir wala po rubbing 205/55/r16? Been planning to upgrade kasi 😅

[@FranzGaw]

may rubbing haha. You need to dial in some negative camber to make it stop rubbing. Pag 205/50/16, walang rubbing.

[@joshualouu]

@@FranzGaw ohh okay po hehe thanks for the reply!

[@davidkalavsky1760]

the jazz comes as 5 speed? my fit came as 6 speed

[@FranzGaw]

ASEAN countries only get the 5 speed :(

[@reywrx2075]

Boss ano gamit mo na rear camber?

[@FranzGaw]

Wala. Di naman kailangan hehe.

[@kogti]

idol whats the wheel specs of your GK5?

[@FranzGaw]

16x7 +40

[@boco-e6s]

ano po brand ng eccentric bolts? btw nice car.

[@FranzGaw]

SPC (specialty products company)

[@boco-e6s]

@@FranzGaw salamat po, pinapattern ko po ang accent hatch ko dito sa build nyo.

[@bertc542]

Sir may i know how much will it cost me for all suspension upgrade?

[@FranzGaw]

60-70k would be a good estimate if you're getting the parts brand new

[@GermanHelget-p7c]

Santa Spring

[@mattsee45]

Missing the subs but I don't remember seeing the short shifter

[@FranzGaw]

What subs? Hahaha the short shifter has been there for a couple of months hehe i have a video of it being installed

[@mattsee45]

@@FranzGaw Eng subs hahaha

[@FranzGaw]

Just click on CC

[@slidesandbarrels]

rota is not fake, yes it's local but not fake

[@FranzGaw]

Who said Rota was fake?

[@_yamcha]

came acrossed 2 Malaysian channels with their heavily modified auto transmission gk5, was starting to think those southeast Asians can't drive manuals

[@Jaesiane]

Ouch my gasgas sa rear bumber 9:51. Haha

[@FranzGaw]

can't beat the kamote riders hahaha

[@mk-yn9gg]

0:47 Is that a Japan Home center car charger? Hahahaha

[@FranzGaw]

Im actually not sure where I got it... HAHAHA

[@mitsuzquad4417]

Buti ka pa you have many mods.... my only mod is the driver mod. 🤣🤣🤣

[@FranzGaw]

driver mod is #1