Haltamer's Civic Type R FK8
Discussion
Can't remember if I've done one of these in the past, but at least I can get everything into one place.
I've had the car since January 2020 - Having put my previous 1.4 9th Gen Civic into an Armco barrier in a very silly talent overestimation event, I decided that the time was ripe to get something that could go around corners even quicker!
Lockdown free time, and the US release of the car giving very healthy aftermarket support, in addition to mechanical abilities gained from work tinkering on my old 9th Gen means the car has been subject to a fair amount of (Sensible? Tell me in the comments
) fettling over the past couple of years and ~40,000 miles of enjoyment.
I've got a couple of older threads elsewhere, but I've yet to present myself to PH For grand judgement:
https://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/index.php?threa...
https://www.civinfo.com/threads/haltamers-new-civi...
Those go through some of the finer details of my fettling, but I'll keep it to the car as it stands here.
The vision and objective of my changes is to better the extremes of the car, without harming it's perfect versatility - That is, making it better at grand touring, and simultaneously better for track usage and country road enjoyment. - All work carried out by yours truly, barring the exhaust fitting and subframe collars - A driveway isn't the place for that :P
(Pardon the Ad-nauseum details, if I don't remind myself once in a while I forget what I've done so far!)
In no particular order:
Interior
Factory fitted rattles and road noise were the target with most of these... (I've a very sensitive ear)
Thankfully the car was driven through halfords on my behalf; I did at one point have the accessory roof wing but removed it to benefit from clean airflow over the real wing.
(Slightly deposity after a trackday...)
No complaints with the standard suspension here! - Just some refinements..
If there's any questions about the mods, fitting, results or the car in general I'd take great delight in boring you with miniscule details - Fantastic car overall, and for anyone who doubts the appearence I'll happily argue you!
I've had the car since January 2020 - Having put my previous 1.4 9th Gen Civic into an Armco barrier in a very silly talent overestimation event, I decided that the time was ripe to get something that could go around corners even quicker!
Lockdown free time, and the US release of the car giving very healthy aftermarket support, in addition to mechanical abilities gained from work tinkering on my old 9th Gen means the car has been subject to a fair amount of (Sensible? Tell me in the comments
) fettling over the past couple of years and ~40,000 miles of enjoyment.I've got a couple of older threads elsewhere, but I've yet to present myself to PH For grand judgement:
https://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/index.php?threa...
https://www.civinfo.com/threads/haltamers-new-civi...
Those go through some of the finer details of my fettling, but I'll keep it to the car as it stands here.
The vision and objective of my changes is to better the extremes of the car, without harming it's perfect versatility - That is, making it better at grand touring, and simultaneously better for track usage and country road enjoyment. - All work carried out by yours truly, barring the exhaust fitting and subframe collars - A driveway isn't the place for that :P
(Pardon the Ad-nauseum details, if I don't remind myself once in a while I forget what I've done so far!)
In no particular order:
Interior
Factory fitted rattles and road noise were the target with most of these... (I've a very sensitive ear)
- JL Audio speakers
- Pheonix Gold underseat subwoofer
- Targeted sound deadening
- Additional door sealing
- Alcantara wrapped A, B & C Pillars, Gauge visor, Gear gaiter, "Hockey sticks"
- Substantial rattle isolation! (Lockdown spare time )
- Skunk2 Gear Knob
- Kickplates
- LED Lighting throughout
- Acuity Throttle relocation bracket
- Dream seat cover
- Kapp Industries fire extinguisher bracket
- Aluminium Dead Pedal
Thankfully the car was driven through halfords on my behalf; I did at one point have the accessory roof wing but removed it to benefit from clean airflow over the real wing.
- Archguards "mudflaps"
- APR Carbon bonnet scoop
- 2020 Radiator - Extra airflow!
- Carbon side-vent stick on bits
- Hella supertone horns
- Zunsport lower grille cover
- Unity LED Sidemarkers
- Red-Rocket valve caps
- LED Bulb replacements
- LED rear-reflectors
(Slightly deposity after a trackday...)
No complaints with the standard suspension here! - Just some refinements..
- Rigid subframe collars front & rear
- Rear engine mount insert
- Bola FLB 18" Wheels, 245/40/18 PS4 (Cheap & Light! - 26Kg total reduction!)
- 2020 2-Piece Discs
- Acuity adjustable short shifter
- Acuity transmission bushings
- Braided clutch line
- Hondata Tuner / Datalogger
- PRL HVI Intake
- PRL Titanium Inlet Pipe
- PRL Intercooler
- Injen aluminium charge pipes
- Forge Turbo Blanket
- Custom cut & ceracoted downpipe heat shield
- Spoon Radiator cap
- Koyorad upgraded radiator
- Remus 3" Frontpipe
- Remus valved exhaust
- Gold tape, insulation and heat management galore!
If there's any questions about the mods, fitting, results or the car in general I'd take great delight in boring you with miniscule details - Fantastic car overall, and for anyone who doubts the appearence I'll happily argue you!
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