FL5 and FK8 Civic Type R Comparison Side-by-Side Look

[thecaper]

I personally think both FK8 and FL5 body styles look great and would definitely take both over a 2011 Eclipse or a 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4. That’s just me though.

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[rui]

For comparison of the pillar angle. Also, I tried to match the wheelbases up, but I guess that changed generation over generation as well? The sizing seems just a bit off...

The wheelbase is 2700 mm on FK8, 2735 mm on FL5.

 

[Toprarnen]

The wheelbase is 2700 mm on FK8, 2735 mm on FL5.

 

[Kyofu]

The wheelbase is 2700 mm on FK8, 2735 mm on FL5.

In American measurements I think that's like 1 chicken McNugget length difference

 

[ElpacoSV]

Time for the USA to joint the world...inches are sooo colonial! Hahahah

 

[TrackS]

Oh so you understand! my response is just highlighting the fact that just because someone is entitled to an opinion doesn't mean others have to respect or agree with it.

If you provide your opinion or take on something and when others respond, you cant have it both ways. Calling others "butt hurt" based on their response because we didn't agree nor care about your take circles back to your own insecurities about your opinion.

You can't have "respect my take on something" and then go out and criticize someone else's responses. That is called being hypocritical ROFL.

You struck no nerve with me btw. I was just making a point lol. You clearly want your opinion on the subject at hand to be taken seriously, while also calling out others for theirs, lol.

Yea I feel I'll step in here and say that you're sounding pretty unconstructive here. I'm sure you have a point, but honestly, based on the minimal comment the other guy originally said, and I've read both of your comments, I'll just say that you're coming across in a different way than what you probably assume. Let's stop this now yea?

 

[RoidRage]

Yea I feel I'll step in here and say that you're sounding pretty unconstructive here. I'm sure you have a point, but honestly I've read both of your comments and I'll just say that you're coming across in a different way than what you probably assume. Let's stop this now yea?

um...No?

You're literally doing the same thing. Providing feedback that no one asked for lol.

 

[TrackS]

um...No?

You're literally doing the same thing. Providing feedback that no one asked for lol.

My 'feedback' is to say you're not being on topic. He was. I'm posting to say 'keep on topic'. smh

 

[RoidRage]

My 'feedback' is to say you're not being on topic. He was. I'm posting to say 'keep on topic'. smh

........................ No fucking shit I know I wasn't on topic. I don't need captain obvious here to tell me what I know I said ROFL. Keep in your lane, and Ill do the same ok?

 

[Turbonium]

Let's just all agree to disagree. But know that fl5 is the master race.

 

[TrackS]

........................ No fucking shit I know I wasn't on topic. I don't need captain obvious here to tell me what I know I said ROFL. Keep in your lane, and Ill do the same ok?

Name checks out

 

[RoidRage]

Name checks out

Captain obvious at it again LOL. I know what my name entails ROFL. If you're going to try to insult, at least make it a bit less obvious ...

Let me guess, next comment "Sky is blue..." ROFL

 

[Shiba Speed]

For comparison of the pillar angle. Also, I tried to match the wheelbases up, but I guess that changed generation over generation as well? The sizing seems just a bit off...

When I look at this, I feel that the FK8 is angled / sloped / pointing down where as the FL5 is relatively more parallel with the ground. So it seems to give a more aggressive demeanor. Aside from the more sloped hood and what appears to be a higher ground clearance in the rear (which someone mentioned earlier) to give it that aggressive leaning forward look like a sprinter on a starting block, a few other visual elements also contribute. The FK8 has more angle to the creases in the door panel, the bottom of the windows show off a relatively more aggressive angle, and the same with the headlights.

Overall, I personally prefer the FL5 but I can appreciate the design direction of the FK8. I like the FK8's side vents behind the front wheels better. Maybe they could have done something similar, but have it a single paint matched color like on the FL5 rather than a black accent trim piece. I prefer the shorter length of the rear passenger window on the FK8 as it seems stretched a little too far on the FL5.

 

[Robert.C]

Let sleeping dogs lie, guys. Nothing to be gained.

 

[RoidRage]

Let sleeping dogs lie, guys. Nothing to be gained.

Agreed, but captain Dingo's got cha behbeh keeps trying to stir up shit lol.

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