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madbikes replied to the thread Paragon P3 bed-in process.Correct. Bedding is to establish proper friction surface between your brake pads onto the rotor. More emphasized on sporty brake pads...
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madbikes replied to the thread Possible Damage / Cylinder Wash down?? Cold start.This is street car, not something with a track-only engine that you need to pump hot to start. It's fine. Most people do not know you...
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madbikes replied to the thread Thoughts on the carbon fibre wing?.I wonder why did the parts manager tell you it is fake
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madbikes reacted to blueroadster's post in the thread Bluetooth CD Player: MONODEAL MD709 Works with
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madbikes replied to the thread Bluetooth CD Player: MONODEAL MD709 Works.You taught me something wonderful for CD lovers today. Thanks!
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madbikes replied to the thread Racing the FL5 Type R with all OEM spec parts on Laguna Seca.Even though the tread pattern is identical, the HO version may have a different compound layout/setup than the standard Cup2 and should...
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madbikes replied to the thread Racing the FL5 Type R with all OEM spec parts on Laguna Seca.That alignment looks like how I'd like to drive around, which would be fine on the street. I would put more front camber based on how...
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madbikes replied to the thread Would you track a Civic Si?.If your goal is to have a good time during HPDE, you are good as long as you can find easily find track pads for the Si. Please keep in...
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madbikes replied to the thread FL5 Type R - changing display units.It may not be possible. Being able to switch between metric/imperial is a USA/Canada thing. Not sure if cars in the UK have them.
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madbikes replied to the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement.The two tires in question did not feel like they were cupped. If that is the case, I should be able to hear more road noises.
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madbikes replied to the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement.I read about the wheel nut supposed to be 94 ft/lbs instead of 80 for FL5 from a different thread.
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madbikes reacted to Bazgab's post in the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement with Like.
Just a FYI - the correct wheel nut torque is 94 ft/lbs. At least that is what the consensus online is. That is the correct torque...
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madbikes reacted to TypeRD's post in the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement with Like.
@madbikes Thanks for the added info. Such a strange circumstance all around. There has to be a logical explanation. Hopefully when you...
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madbikes replied to the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement.That is exactly what did not make sense at all. I have replaced an engine once while disconnecting the steering rack on a different...
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madbikes replied to the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement.I drove the car again today and the wheel rotation seems to do the trick. I just need to decide where am I going to have two, or all of...
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madbikes reacted to FLRib's post in the thread 2023 Civic Type R FL5 - Reviews Compilation (Articles + Videos) ✍🏻 🎥 with Like.
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madbikes replied to the thread FL5 Color Matched Wing.I came across a couple people who color matched the stock wing. Looks good!
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madbikes replied to the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement.I was about to have my local America's Tire to check if the front two tires are balanced, until I noticed they were on the sketchy side...
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madbikes replied to the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement.Was your fix replacing the rack instead of the updated re-grease procedure?
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madbikes replied to the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement.The front wheels have to be removed first before disconnecting anything that will let you get to the steering rack. If it is a tire...
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madbikes reacted to Shingo Shoji's post in the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement with Like.
Interesting. I thought it was in my head but I'm also having issues after the recall. It feels like the toe is out or something. I get a...
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madbikes replied to the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement.They did not provide a printout. They assured alignment is part of the warranty procedure when the rack was replaced. I am fairly...
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madbikes posted the thread Steering Wheel intermittently Vibrate After Steering Rack Replacement in Type R: Issues | Repairs | Warranty | TSB.I am scratching my head, as I am running out of clues why this is happening. Prior to the steering rack being replaced, the front...
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madbikes replied to the thread What did you do to your FL5 today?.Took mine to the dealer today since the replacement steering rack arrived after being backordered for a month. The original one was...
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Track Details: 54-66 degF and cloudy. 1 track day with Chin Track Days. 4 30-minute sessions. First time at COTA. Mods: Falken Azenis...
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madbikes replied to the thread HKS sema fl5 !.Although I can try adjust them and see if that makes any difference, I find both high and low beam are overall on the close side. I...
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madbikes replied to the thread HKS sema fl5 !.Looking forward to see a set in person whether these will have a better beam pattern than stock headlights
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They're now available for pre-order, with mid-late February shipping :)...