AWE Touring Exhaust - Drive and Talk Review, FL5 Civic Type R

Part 1 of 2: The AWE exhaust system is here for the FL5 Civic Type R. Did some local touge and now I'm sharing with you what I think. Stay tuned for part 2 where I'll show you the install process and go on a few Super Drives.
Thanks to the following who have helped support these videos:
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[@bm717252]

Clean Type R and you gained a subscriber 🏎️🔥🔥🔥

[@FreshFL5]

Thanks for the sub! Definitely looking to show you guys more of the FL5, the mods, and the drives.

[@BoostBlueFL5]

Very nice.

[@FreshFL5]

Thank you!

[@douglaskrueger357]

Thank you for the video and made the purchase for my FL5.
Could you share your suspension and wheel setup as well? Thanks!

[@FreshFL5]

Wheels are te37sl 18x9.5 +38. I’m on fk8 eibach prokit springs for now.

[@leoli8674]

hey thanks for the video. just wondering how much louder this exhaust is in cabin when cruising compared to the stock one. afraid that it might be too loud for talking/calling when driving.

[@FreshFL5]

It is louder in cabin, but at cruising speeds I am able to take calls just fine.

[@toast-1984]

Clean! Subbed!
Did you go with polished tip or the black tips? I couldn't tell in the video.

[@FreshFL5]

Thanks! I went with the black tips. I like how they aren’t flat black. The black diamond tips give it some elegance to go with the aggressiveness.

[@everymangamer1608]

Nice video. Hmmmn this or miltek. Hard choice. How much stiffer is the suspension with those springs? Thanks

[@FreshFL5]

Thanks! I haven’t personally had experience w/ miltek, so I can’t comment on that. The springs help the car feel more planted, but not much harsher than stock if at all. From what I’ve seen on the forums, these roughly are the spring rates:
Oem- 4.7k front / 4.2 k rear
Eibach (fk8) - 5.2k front / 4.9k rear

[@Dc5jordeezy]

Hey man Ik this is a bit of an old video but is there any drone at highway speeds?? That would be a huge deal breaker for me

[@FreshFL5]

@@Dc5jordeezy I’d say the drone is minimal. You do have to watch your throttle though.

[@Zingerstackerxx]

Thanks to the video❤ does it make cracks and pops sound every down shifting?

[@FreshFL5]

Stock downpipe and factory tune, the AWE touring has some mild burbles when downshifting. If you want it to pop and crackle, you’ll need Hondata.

[@Zingerstackerxx]

@@FreshFL5 cheers man thx for the reply, I’m just thinking will track edition can get some pops eventually without Hondata?

[@FreshFL5]

@@Zingerstackerxx the track will likely pop a bit more than the touring version, without Hondata

[@Ebelon]

Question: What do you think are the chances of being pulled over in Chicago for loud exhaust. I think Chicago might be worst than California when it comes to loudness. 76db is legal limit under 35mph. 😂

[@FreshFL5]

@@Ebelon honestly I think it’s all luck, and there’s no way to predict. I know people that have never had problems, and others that get pulled over left and right.

[@gustavo-su8wz]

What window visors are you using

[@FreshFL5]

Mugen

[@allen2879]

Fly by at 40mph lmao

[@user-pm1fs1dk5j]

Berryessa?

[@FreshFL5]

Yeah ✌🏼

[@user-pm1fs1dk5j]

Nice! I have a white fl5 too… near to Plumas lake. Could do a drive one weekend

[@FreshFL5]

Awesome! A lot of good roads in the area and a bunch of groups that organize drives too