Nice to see Matt make an appearance he's a good guy and has done a lot for car enthusiasts. Dude you looked happier than a clam at feed time. Extremely proud of you for making it this far with no limit in sight. Keep at it brother.
I like how they knew that the last one was a success. So they made small improvements everywhere instead of trying to revolutionize it again which could have possibly ruined it. This is why I love Honda
That pro driver you were chasing had perfect lines and braking points. I can tell because I learned that track hundreds of laps in Forza. Nailing that first sweeper turn early on the apex sets up the second right turn over the hill just right.
Keep the grind going my dude! Such an inspiration. The humbleness u have and the fact u race the cars u build is what makes this channel so great. Keep being u bro! #LegendsGang
I just found your Blue Mugen Si video earlier and its sick to see how much has changed in 3 years. Now you're in a super cool machine and going to Japan often. Awesome 💪.
This new Type R could be a perfect car for touge runs and track days as well. Even in today's modern era, the raw authentic vibe is still there on that car and you can still enjoy it as the same as the old Type Rs like the EK9s before!! The connectivity between the driver and the machine is still there!! And also, I'm really glad that they've addressed the previous Type R's issues including the fake vents and the interiors as well and made the new ones simpler and minimalist!! It really attracts people including us enthusiast to drive this car with confidence and pure joy on the roads. It's a pure driving experience on this one!! I'm really looking forward on this new Type R platform especially on its potentials!!! Can't wait what Spoon Sports and Mugen will do once they've got their hands on this thing (including the other aftermarket and tuning shops ofc especially in Japan like Seeker, and etc.) Well done, Dustin!! Keep on doing this!! And always drive with passion and pure joy!!! You'll inspire many people on this in the future so yeah, best of wishes my man!! Have a great day ahead!!
Spoon Type One already have their hands on one with revised suspension and exhaust. They are developing intercooler and new cooling device. Should be exactly the same with Mugen, they already started doing tests and developing mods on the car.
I'm 3 minutes deep and I'm lmao because Dut, bro, you own and drive an R35 and you're still excited about a Honda lol only a true car enthusiast would act so giddy lol
It's not so much the spring stiffness as opposed to the actual shock. The manual adjustment modes for the suspension change the shock valving so a better shock in there is probably all you need
Type r is sa dream car to have sitting next to my s2000 one day it will happen! much love dut you have been putting in mad work and it shows! much love
It’s a beautiful car and I have had American made cars for the past 7 years (Focus St and Mustang PP2). I think this might be my first step back in to the Japanese auto market! Great video I love the detail and I love that you are truly honest about it!
That was one for the bucket list, glad you found more inspiration and experience from these track days. This model also seems to solve allot of problems you had like cooling, it's large so more options for your wheel base and tires. I hope you could get the sn 0000000 but we keep on praying.
You know better there is a Spoon x KW collaboration. If I were you, I would go completely crazy, getting a KW 5-way racing suspension. Please, make sure to report every little detail of the race car. Epic.
I really want an FL5 but there is no way I’m spend the prices they are going for right now…. Also I like Honda Dut content and can’t wait to see what you do with your FL5
now that was a really awesome day not only getting to drive the new FL5 but gettin to ride shotgun with the chief engineer ... thats pretty dope... honda is the real OG!!! 🙌🏽
Did you ask the guy, "Chief Engineer Dude, I get the stiff springs, but why did you make the damping so bouncy, even in Comfort mode? We're on a major track, and we still can't use +R mode, it's so stiff and bouncy. Mellow out on that a bit, and the thing is perfect!"
So cool to see you having a blast at Sonoma Raceway! I wish it was a public event I would've loved to meet you Dustin! Been watching for a few years now. Keep up the great work!
trying not to be biased, but obviously was all for the FL5. 🤣 FK8 looks nicer still, and has a better looking interior, and I don't even have any😢 glad you had a great experience!
Man what a blessing you’ve came a long way congrats on your journey and keep it up brotha when will you throw a meet and greet I drive to sd to visit the fam every weekend but yet to see you on the road haha
I like the FL5. I never driven a FK8 and probably never will since I don't know too many people who own one but yeah. I always wanted to drive at Sonoma. I've been there once to spectate but never drove on there yet. Watching the pro driver, I can see the fluid in his cornering. It seemed as if he didn't have to fight too much w/ the steering and took nice lines. Congrats on making it this far in life. Keep up the great content and hope to see you one day at a track =)
I love the car but not that dealership mark ups they are doing these days. Makes them a unicorn for us “common folks”. I’m going with a Civic Si for the bang of the Buck and just add a lip and side skirts. Haha. 😂 ❤
One think that’s weird to me is that it’s not a flat bottom steering wheel? It’s super accord looking I feel like they should put flat bottoms on the SI’s and type R’s other than that these cars are perfect. Love the new FL5 because it’s a blank canvas that’s always fun cause they’re be more unique
Awesome video man it’s good to get perspective from someone who owns an FK8 CTR for a proper comparison. I can’t wait to catch you this weekend in Greenville 💪🏽
Man, if you took like 3% off your entry speed you'd gain 10% on the exit. I do love your mad aggressive style though; like Alonso when he was winning world championships!
No car is worth the markups. Its just shit dealerships price gouging these cars because they know there will always someone that has too much money with no brain and is too impatient because they gotta be the first one to have it.
Dustin what is your take on the bigger brakes. I heard you said when you press the brakes the car really stops. These is a UA-cam channel driving 4 answers who says that big brakes won't stop you faster but wider tires will
I’ll speak from personal experience with my wilwood brakes, big brakes definitely make a big difference in stopping distance, BUT you need proper tires to compensate for the extra forces that the tire is going through, think about it the same as accelerating, you need a nice width tire with good compound to get the most out of your brakes, big brakes and small all seasonal tires will have lockup issues (for example)
@@dante_lsx so in other words big brakes do make you stop faster and better but you must have the proper tires. But this guy is saying well fromy understanding is big brake kits don't improve your stopping distance but having wide tires will.
@@purplehills56 yessir they do, and they can take a lot more heat because of the size too, and that is false. Yes wider tires will help you stop better, but if you take 2 identical cars with identical width tires just one car has a BBK, the car with the BBK WILL stop in a shorter distance, and the biggest benefit in my opinion is the amount of times you can brake hard before you experience brake fade, it boosts your confidence and in Motorsport that’s the most important thing
I wish Honda would offer the Type R in a Auto DCT package. I'm a paraplegic for those wondering why I would want such a thing. They could easily swap in the Trans out of the Accord 2.0T. I even emailed Honda and they said " Hell Nah dawg, get robot legs or something " . :(
Not really 5~10 more horsepower than FK8. In Japan they Officially states that it puts out 330hp, even in the Brochure and Launch reports. Someone already put it on a Dyno run in the states and it already puts out 330hp on the wheels. Honda USA has undervalued the HP at 310~315hp because of the Quality of the Fuel and detuning ...etc. But seems like it's not the case. Check out the CivicXI forum for the dyno post.
The rear wing is what kills it for me. Granted, it is functional, but if Porsche can perform with a much more subtle rear wing/spoiler, surely Honda can. It looks like an after thought that was suggested by your 7yr old son.
Ayyyee Dustin, I am an fk8 owner but love the stock wheels of the FL5. Would you be willing to sell me yours if/when you get aftermarket ones? I think they’d look fresh on my fk8 - keep up the great work and repping the Honda scene
The fact it was so obviously bigger to you relly lets it down for me. Coming from the UK and Hot Hatches being so popular a smaller car like the Type R FN2 is perfect for me as a daily/ripper. I actually prefer to agressive/sci-fi styling of the FK8 but this is a stunning car. But both just seem too big to be a fun civic for our tiny roads here. I may change y mnd because I want one of the 2 but the prices are also insane in europe... Hopefully the FL5 launch will stop used FK8s selling for more than honda listed MSRP
@@A4ANT I mean the FK2 is nice, it was the first turbo type r which is cool and has a proper hand brake. I just didn’t mention it because it’s styling and size is similar to the fn2 it was a fair evolution not an entire switch like the fl5 is. Thing looks more like a 3 series than a civic
Yes they do. The box thing that looks like a carbon fiber piece with Type R written on it, that thing is creating the fake engine/exhaust sound and pumping it through the speakers. It was mentioned by the Japanese engineer who developed the car, he said he wanted to have real exhaust sound but couldn't do it because it was out of their budget.
Nice to see Matt make an appearance he's a good guy and has done a lot for car enthusiasts. Dude you looked happier than a clam at feed time. Extremely proud of you for making it this far with no limit in sight. Keep at it brother.
I like how they knew that the last one was a success. So they made small improvements everywhere instead of trying to revolutionize it again which could have possibly ruined it. This is why I love Honda
This is why the gti/R always do so well.
That pro driver you were chasing had perfect lines and braking points. I can tell because I learned that track hundreds of laps in Forza. Nailing that first sweeper turn early on the apex sets up the second right turn over the hill just right.
I always just floor it and slam off of walls or other cars. 😝
@@roger3958 😙
Keep the grind going my dude! Such an inspiration. The humbleness u have and the fact u race the cars u build is what makes this channel so great. Keep being u bro!
#LegendsGang
Thanks for watching dude!
Watched since the SUBARU WRX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRING IT BACK BRO
The type R fl5 is awesome would love to have one in my driveway.
Thats awesome.. I'm proud of you for getting this far. As a new UA-camr, you inspire me to keep going. Thank you Dustin!
Thanks for watching man!!
Exhaust sound coming from the speaker like in FK8. LOL. Good video. :)
How good is this track ! Wow, very cool coming off the top and flowing down that right hand corner and gassing it , nice
the best type r civic ever made!! the exterior with the solid splitters etc and the interior looks beautiful its a true masterpiece
I just found your Blue Mugen Si video earlier and its sick to see how much has changed in 3 years. Now you're in a super cool machine and going to Japan often. Awesome 💪.
Soooooo sick!! Thanks for taking us along. I drove this car last night and absolutely loved it.
Congrats dustin the new civic looks amazing cant wait for future content with it!
I love how your geeking out so bad it's cool
This new Type R could be a perfect car for touge runs and track days as well. Even in today's modern era, the raw authentic vibe is still there on that car and you can still enjoy it as the same as the old Type Rs like the EK9s before!! The connectivity between the driver and the machine is still there!! And also, I'm really glad that they've addressed the previous Type R's issues including the fake vents and the interiors as well and made the new ones simpler and minimalist!! It really attracts people including us enthusiast to drive this car with confidence and pure joy on the roads. It's a pure driving experience on this one!! I'm really looking forward on this new Type R platform especially on its potentials!!! Can't wait what Spoon Sports and Mugen will do once they've got their hands on this thing (including the other aftermarket and tuning shops ofc especially in Japan like Seeker, and etc.) Well done, Dustin!! Keep on doing this!! And always drive with passion and pure joy!!! You'll inspire many people on this in the future so yeah, best of wishes my man!! Have a great day ahead!!
Spoon Type One already have their hands on one with revised suspension and exhaust. They are developing intercooler and new cooling device. Should be exactly the same with Mugen, they already started doing tests and developing mods on the car.
@@tkmwong020480 good to hear about that!!
Owners have been complaining about the ride stiffness and some have found they forgot to remove the shipping blocks from the suspension.
Thats a lot of sawing at the wheel. I'm guessing the front end doesn't have much feel on track. Looks like a great time. Just wish it had more power.
Awesome Dustin you meet Chief Engineer Honda. U give him sign your helmet bro
Having had few Hondas in the past...the TYPE R is definitely on the bucket list someday.
I'm 3 minutes deep and I'm lmao because Dut, bro, you own and drive an R35 and you're still excited about a Honda lol only a true car enthusiast would act so giddy lol
It's not so much the spring stiffness as opposed to the actual shock. The manual adjustment modes for the suspension change the shock valving so a better shock in there is probably all you need
Throttlehouse did a comparison with the FK8 and it was wayy faster than the FL5 in a straight line. Not on the track, but still thats a bummer tbh
That’s awesome you know mat Farrah you guys should do a podcast
I like how the internal has the EG style with modern look
Type r is sa dream car to have sitting next to my s2000 one day it will happen! much love dut you have been putting in mad work and it shows! much love
It’s a beautiful car and I have had American made cars for the past 7 years (Focus St and Mustang PP2). I think this might be my first step back in to the Japanese auto market! Great video I love the detail and I love that you are truly honest about it!
That was one for the bucket list, glad you found more inspiration and experience from these track days. This model also seems to solve allot of problems you had like cooling, it's large so more options for your wheel base and tires. I hope you could get the sn 0000000 but we keep on praying.
Looks really fun on the track.
You’ve get the red one dude 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Lets goooo
Best thing ever to start my day with Dustin new videos keep up dut💪
You know better there is a Spoon x KW collaboration. If I were you, I would go completely crazy, getting a KW 5-way racing suspension. Please, make sure to report every little detail of the race car. Epic.
My only thing is the FK8 just looks way better imo more aggressive , The FL5 just looks like a "Sporty Sedan"
engine pulls and revs so quick
It’s great!
@@dustiinw ❤️
So awesome Dustin, what a blessing to be invited by Honda for some track time in the new Type R!
I really want an FL5 but there is no way I’m spend the prices they are going for right now…. Also I like Honda Dut content and can’t wait to see what you do with your FL5
love that he did the commercial barefoot!! lol!
Went to the dealer to purchase I quickly change my mine. They wanted for a Type r $76000 in New York. Retail price was $45679 crazy.
You have to come to Germany to the Nürburgring the best,longest and dangerous race track on the world
Speaking of type r . Still nothing new on the NSX R in Japan? Also I hope you spoke to the chief engineer a out the stiff suspension in the fl5
Honda need to bring back S2000
I'm so hyped with the FL5 type R, awesomeee awesome video dut
Great driving my guy. Definitely more experienced.
now that was a really awesome day not only getting to drive the new FL5 but gettin to ride shotgun with the chief engineer ... thats pretty dope... honda is the real OG!!! 🙌🏽
they need to bring back a true hatchback like an EK9
Nice comments! And very very good youtuber
Did you ask the guy, "Chief Engineer Dude, I get the stiff springs, but why did you make the damping so bouncy, even in Comfort mode? We're on a major track, and we still can't use +R mode, it's so stiff and bouncy. Mellow out on that a bit, and the thing is perfect!"
So cool to see you having a blast at Sonoma Raceway! I wish it was a public event I would've loved to meet you Dustin! Been watching for a few years now. Keep up the great work!
Sonoma is such a cool track, you’re gonna have to go back with some of your cars. New type R looks nice 👌🏻👌🏻
Another vid out there has the fl5 and fk8 do a roll race - fk8 took it twice, both stock. Interesting to find out why
Nice video. Looked like a fun day. I dont know about upgrading from the FK8. For FL money you could get an M3. I just want the FL floor mats.
Another banger 👌🏻👍🏻🔥🔥
trying not to be biased, but obviously was all for the FL5. 🤣 FK8 looks nicer still, and has a better looking interior, and I don't even have any😢 glad you had a great experience!
its so cool ur driving the beryessa “touge” very popular cruise spot in the bay area. glad your out here dut !
It is a great road!
Man what a blessing you’ve came a long way congrats on your journey and keep it up brotha when will you throw a meet and greet I drive to sd to visit the fam every weekend but yet to see you on the road haha
I can’t be the only one who loves how much interest Tiana shows 🤣😂
I like the FL5. I never driven a FK8 and probably never will since I don't know too many people who own one but yeah. I always wanted to drive at Sonoma. I've been there once to spectate but never drove on there yet. Watching the pro driver, I can see the fluid in his cornering. It seemed as if he didn't have to fight too much w/ the steering and took nice lines. Congrats on making it this far in life. Keep up the great content and hope to see you one day at a track =)
Such an awesome experience, but those markups on this car is just ridiculous
I've been sitting and waiting since last week for this update😅😅😅😅congrats on the new car bro🔥🔥🔥🔥
I need to get me a type r too.... sick ass ride
The last one was nuts, this one looks better, less boisterous. You'll never get one of these for a fair price though.
I'm glad you had such an awesome day. It's a shame it happened so early in life because now it's all down hill. You've peaked already.
I love the car but not that dealership mark ups they are doing these days. Makes them a unicorn for us “common folks”. I’m going with a Civic Si for the bang of the Buck and just add a lip and side skirts. Haha. 😂 ❤
LEGENDS GANNNGGGGGG TYPE R LETS GOOOO
Fanboy = Dustin lol Thanks for the ride along and review...or love fest lol
Dut needs to be on the The Smoking Tire podcast
The new Honda Civic type R looks amazing already
Wasn’t expecting to see Matt Farrah lol!
Yoo shout out Farah!
One think that’s weird to me is that it’s not a flat bottom steering wheel? It’s super accord looking I feel like they should put flat bottoms on the SI’s and type R’s other than that these cars are perfect. Love the new FL5 because it’s a blank canvas that’s always fun cause they’re be more unique
omaygad this car 💯🔥
Awesome video man it’s good to get perspective from someone who owns an FK8 CTR for a proper comparison. I can’t wait to catch you this weekend in Greenville 💪🏽
Man, if you took like 3% off your entry speed you'd gain 10% on the exit. I do love your mad aggressive style though; like Alonso when he was winning world championships!
I am very aggressive 😂 need to work on that
In my opinion the fk8 has a nicer and more aggressive looking dash
So do you think it's worth the 20k$ markup? I thought 40k was a good price but idk about spending 60k.
He won't touch the subject because of course it is not worth it, and he doesn't want to jeopardize he's relationship with Honda.
No car is worth the markups. Its just shit dealerships price gouging these cars because they know there will always someone that has too much money with no brain and is too impatient because they gotta be the first one to have it.
Yeah I won't be one of them bc I can't justify spending 20k over market value for a honda. Sad but ill wait.
When the new Integra type s comes out are you going to get it?
nice dustin! keep at it looks like fun driving the civic type r
What an experience!!
Dustin what is your take on the bigger brakes. I heard you said when you press the brakes the car really stops. These is a UA-cam channel driving 4 answers who says that big brakes won't stop you faster but wider tires will
I’ll speak from personal experience with my wilwood brakes, big brakes definitely make a big difference in stopping distance, BUT you need proper tires to compensate for the extra forces that the tire is going through, think about it the same as accelerating, you need a nice width tire with good compound to get the most out of your brakes, big brakes and small all seasonal tires will have lockup issues (for example)
@@dante_lsx so in other words big brakes do make you stop faster and better but you must have the proper tires. But this guy is saying well fromy understanding is big brake kits don't improve your stopping distance but having wide tires will.
@@purplehills56 yessir they do, and they can take a lot more heat because of the size too, and that is false. Yes wider tires will help you stop better, but if you take 2 identical cars with identical width tires just one car has a BBK, the car with the BBK WILL stop in a shorter distance, and the biggest benefit in my opinion is the amount of times you can brake hard before you experience brake fade, it boosts your confidence and in Motorsport that’s the most important thing
Been thinking about upgrading fl5 saw one at local Honda dealer they only wanted 74,000$ for the car….30,000 dealer mark up seemed fair haha
How many times does Dut say the word " Track" 😅😅
Was there overheating issues during in between sessions? Nice review. Thanks!
I wish Honda would offer the Type R in a Auto DCT package. I'm a paraplegic for those wondering why I would want such a thing. They could easily swap in the Trans out of the Accord 2.0T. I even emailed Honda and they said " Hell Nah dawg, get robot legs or something " . :(
Damn I should have driven around Napa/Vallejo and try to find the cars lol
Dustin are you still in Northern California? Would love to meet you if you are going to be at any car events up here. Sonoma Raceway.
Not really 5~10 more horsepower than FK8. In Japan they Officially states that it puts out 330hp, even in the Brochure and Launch reports. Someone already put it on a Dyno run in the states and it already puts out 330hp on the wheels. Honda USA has undervalued the HP at 310~315hp because of the Quality of the Fuel and detuning ...etc. But seems like it's not the case. Check out the CivicXI forum for the dyno post.
A wild Matt Farrah appeared!
Is that the actual exhaust sound or is it fake exhaust sounds coming from the cabin?
It definately looks better, I wouldn't be embarrassed driving one...
Mad love bruvv⚡️🔥
A Honda Dut is a Happy Dut
The rear wing is what kills it for me. Granted, it is functional, but if Porsche can perform with a much more subtle rear wing/spoiler, surely Honda can. It looks like an after thought that was suggested by your 7yr old son.
Looks like a Kia Stinger from the back...
Sonoma raceway is not that scary when they take out turn 8a, 9 & 10 at full speed 😢
Nissan need to bring out the s16
Ayyyee Dustin, I am an fk8 owner but love the stock wheels of the FL5. Would you be willing to sell me yours if/when you get aftermarket ones? I think they’d look fresh on my fk8 - keep up the great work and repping the Honda scene
Great job congrats 👏 🙌 👍 😀 👌 ✨️
Make sure it doesn’t overheat like the fk8 😅
Was that the FL5’s stock exhaust? they did the FK8 dirty😂
Yeah it is, it’s nice!!
Does it still overheat?
not to be weird by pointing this out but ya'll sleep in separate beds ? >.> Edit: awesome video though & full dive into the new type R
The fact it was so obviously bigger to you relly lets it down for me. Coming from the UK and Hot Hatches being so popular a smaller car like the Type R FN2 is perfect for me as a daily/ripper. I actually prefer to agressive/sci-fi styling of the FK8 but this is a stunning car. But both just seem too big to be a fun civic for our tiny roads here. I may change y mnd because I want one of the 2 but the prices are also insane in europe... Hopefully the FL5 launch will stop used FK8s selling for more than honda listed MSRP
You’ve left out the FK2 Type R
Ahhh just saw that you didn’t like it. It’s More raw feeling than an FK8 i test drove 1st
@@A4ANT I mean the FK2 is nice, it was the first turbo type r which is cool and has a proper hand brake. I just didn’t mention it because it’s styling and size is similar to the fn2 it was a fair evolution not an entire switch like the fl5 is. Thing looks more like a 3 series than a civic
does honda do the thing where they put exhaust sounds through the speakers ?
I think so
Yes they do. The box thing that looks like a carbon fiber piece with Type R written on it, that thing is creating the fake engine/exhaust sound and pumping it through the speakers. It was mentioned by the Japanese engineer who developed the car, he said he wanted to have real exhaust sound but couldn't do it because it was out of their budget.