It would be nice if you can do a quick interview with your friend who designed the instrument cluster of the FL5. I recently got mine and love the retro ques when the dash is in comfort mode. It has the bright yellow needles from the original Type R and it imitates the effect of the old school halogen light shining down from the top. It’s so nice I love driving again!!
Awesome video as always Albo. Hey Albo do you have any plans to do any collaborations with Aio-san? She hasn't posted on her TH-cam channel in a while hope she doing ok?
I absolutely love what Spoon is doing with the FL5. Happen to know what suspension their shop FL5 has in your video? I'm assuming the FL5 specific springs? Would love to know as I just purchased a set for mine :)
6:05 if I can’t go to spoon atleast albo can thanks buddy! 8:04 I don’t mind reps, not everyone can afford the real thing. For my nice integra i like buying the real thing. The thing about it is I wouldn’t ever bother modifying my daily with aftermarket parts simply due to wear and tear. 10:41 if you can get an older Honda that’s in good shape go for it but you won’t be able to enjoy it since if you break something you may not be able to repair it. That makes the new cars more attractive. Even generations like the FD2 are hard to get parts now.
I run reps on my daily driven AP1 on rims and lips. Lips due to road hazards and animals and rep rims for the past 10yrs no problems. It’s not a show car so I don’t need status symbol or bragging rights just to be functional for a daily driven car
Always love me some Spoon content😍 that FL5 is stunning! FK8 looks wicked too, though I'm not a fan of that grille and centre portion of the front bumper tbh
new car vs old car? your dream car, dude.. For those really classic and famous car one still can find parts around. and if not - then maybe replacements. But if you are dreaming about FL5 or GT86 - cool! as long as you, as owner, are happy. That's most important after all. + you get benefit of new platform that will be around for next 20 years or so.
I think Honda should really look into have a vintage parts program just like Nissan and Toyota, as JDM cars get older, we need support to restore them just like in the US with year one who makes replica parts for GM cars
Such a cool place! I tell ya a vid alot of peeps would lo e to see. You learning to drift with someone like sammit! Bit of cross channel colab!! Even better if u drifted the s2000! U would have to be pretty brave there though 😄 would be 🔥 though!
I’m ok with Reps if you say it’s a rep or “similar styling” as the original….good option to have the look without the high prices, but you do get the quality of what you pay for
REP PARTS: Albo it's easy for you to say no to rep parts when you live in the country that manufactures them. The shipping costs, second hand part price gouging, selling reps as "real" parts is rife in UK so I'd rather save a considerable amount of money knowing I'm buying a rep than take the risk. I think "rep" wheels is different too. As long as they're forged, lightweight then I would consider. There's too much shenanigans trying to get "real" jdm parts to UK and it's hard to pass up on reps or inspirations when there are enthusiast garages manufacturing parts "inspired by" mugen and spoon here in the UK
The lip does look nice. I would probably forego that in the name of practicality and too much lows just not fitting my life, especially for 'wagons,' though. (These vehicles would not fit the slot I would consider putting a 'Civic' in , but they'd be a solid possibility for a 'wagon' slot.) As for 'rep' parts, I don't care much for branding or 'authenticity,' especially given my *real* budget, but there seems to be an increasing necessity for the buyer to beware, quality and fitmentwise.
No to reps, while I greatly appreciate the old school cars, I would like to look for more of these “final” generation cars to garage like the new Z, Supra, FL5, GR86 and such. The only “older” car I’d really get would be a v1 nismo 370z as that’s the car that got me into cars
As much as possible, I too would stick away from reps (knowingly, anyway), but I am a function over form type of person as well. I tried the replica mazdaspeed wing on my RX8... It got the job done, but the fitment was terrible, and asymmetric. So I dropped the grand and got a used authentic wing from Japan. Alternatively, I got the Seibon hood and trunk for my RX8. The hood fitment is trash, the carbon molding was bowed, so my fender gaps are huge... Even legitimate parts come with flaws.
who cares if people have reps or not, its their car if it looks the same and theyre happy with it then why should anyone care if its an authentic or rep. bonus points since theyre smart and saving money on whats more important in life > happyness
reps are fine as long as they don't endanger the riders and those around them. it's like the sneakers, i often say that reps actually are not too far off from the actual quality of the official wheels or sneakers. if it looks cool and works as intended and doesn't hurt people, all good from me.
With cautions. I don't care about auto parts and brands as 'status objects,' but I think they need to be trustworthy and fit for purpose. And apparently you gotta be careful about some knockoffs, especially if you intend to push them hard. I mean, there's a 'rep' wheel company I kinda plan to get some knockoff BBS meshies or something from, ...for my Volvo, cause they can do the bolt pattern and offset I prolly want and I have no intention of exceeding 250 HP for this car anyway, so, should be absolutely fine.
Love me some Type One content! Saw them doing engines in person when I was there. Amazing, clean, and professional!
Those visits at Spoon are always AMAZING.
It would be nice if you can do a quick interview with your friend who designed the instrument cluster of the FL5. I recently got mine and love the retro ques when the dash is in comfort mode. It has the bright yellow needles from the original Type R and it imitates the effect of the old school halogen light shining down from the top. It’s so nice I love driving again!!
when she asks u to spoon her
Awesome video as always Albo. Hey Albo do you have any plans to do any collaborations with Aio-san? She hasn't posted on her TH-cam channel in a while hope she doing ok?
I absolutely love what Spoon is doing with the FL5. Happen to know what suspension their shop FL5 has in your video? I'm assuming the FL5 specific springs? Would love to know as I just purchased a set for mine :)
6:05 if I can’t go to spoon atleast albo can thanks buddy! 8:04 I don’t mind reps, not everyone can afford the real thing. For my nice integra i like buying the real thing. The thing about it is I wouldn’t ever bother modifying my daily with aftermarket parts simply due to wear and tear. 10:41 if you can get an older Honda that’s in good shape go for it but you won’t be able to enjoy it since if you break something you may not be able to repair it. That makes the new cars more attractive. Even generations like the FD2 are hard to get parts now.
That car is gorgeous. Can’t wait til this weekend. I take ownership of my Championship white FL5. 😊
Love the spoon content man💪🏾❤️
February is going to be here before you know it man!! Looks dope 🎉
So hard not to SPOONify the FL5 when all their parts look good.. I need the wing
That spoon exhaust, sounds so clean and bassy
I run reps on my daily driven AP1 on rims and lips. Lips due to road hazards and animals and rep rims for the past 10yrs no problems. It’s not a show car so I don’t need status symbol or bragging rights just to be functional for a daily driven car
My FL5 is finally at the dock at my home port, should receive at dealer in 2 weeks
Always love me some Spoon content😍 that FL5 is stunning! FK8 looks wicked too, though I'm not a fan of that grille and centre portion of the front bumper tbh
They have tunes for FL5 available now, some people have made 500 with just dp, intercooler, and bigger turbo
new car vs old car?
your dream car, dude.. For those really classic and famous car one still can find parts around. and if not - then maybe replacements.
But if you are dreaming about FL5 or GT86 - cool! as long as you, as owner, are happy. That's most important after all.
+ you get benefit of new platform that will be around for next 20 years or so.
wow,fl5 is beautiful,but the spoon version looks even better. cant wait mine,which will probably reach in Sep
I think Honda should really look into have a vintage parts program just like Nissan and Toyota, as JDM cars get older, we need support to restore them just like in the US with year one who makes replica parts for GM cars
Another great video, Albo! SW388’s in 19”! Nice 👍🏻
That spoon in my neighborhood? There is a building called TYPE1 like this.
You should visit zerofighter in Nara
all that Spoon stuff on the FL5 really sets it off. making me think of dumping my FK8 for one. almost.
You should really consider getting a wider lens for your vlogs
Such a cool place!
I tell ya a vid alot of peeps would lo e to see. You learning to drift with someone like sammit! Bit of cross channel colab!! Even better if u drifted the s2000! U would have to be pretty brave there though 😄 would be 🔥 though!
hey albo love the vids! could we get another up garage video and maybe show some rare stuff for subarus if they have any there?
I’m ok with Reps if you say it’s a rep or “similar styling” as the original….good option to have the look without the high prices, but you do get the quality of what you pay for
I dont like how the spoon front bumper color dont match the oem one
@albo love your content and want to support your merch but the prices…do you ever have sales? Glad to see you going full time on here too!
have you heard anything from HKS about the FL5? they have been pretty quiet.
Can anyone go here? When I fly to Japan next summer how do I go about visiting Spoon?! Any type of info helps 🙏🏾 thank you!! Love your content!!
I feel like this generation type r has a muscle car/gtr type vibe. Pretty cool wish I had one 😔
Besides the new Integra type s this car is soooo damn sexy but I don't think anything can beat the new type s js
REP PARTS: Albo it's easy for you to say no to rep parts when you live in the country that manufactures them. The shipping costs, second hand part price gouging, selling reps as "real" parts is rife in UK so I'd rather save a considerable amount of money knowing I'm buying a rep than take the risk. I think "rep" wheels is different too. As long as they're forged, lightweight then I would consider.
There's too much shenanigans trying to get "real" jdm parts to UK and it's hard to pass up on reps or inspirations when there are enthusiast garages manufacturing parts "inspired by" mugen and spoon here in the UK
Hi mate, have your FL5 arrived yet?
I think a lot of the cars from 2007 all the way to 2013 Ford mustangs GT and Honda Civic SI when these cars become classics ❤❤❤🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Oh i thought you get your FL5 in September? What happened? Did they moved it to february? What is the reason?
The lip does look nice. I would probably forego that in the name of practicality and too much lows just not fitting my life, especially for 'wagons,' though. (These vehicles would not fit the slot I would consider putting a 'Civic' in , but they'd be a solid possibility for a 'wagon' slot.)
As for 'rep' parts, I don't care much for branding or 'authenticity,' especially given my *real* budget, but there seems to be an increasing necessity for the buyer to beware, quality and fitmentwise.
No to reps, while I greatly appreciate the old school cars, I would like to look for more of these “final” generation cars to garage like the new Z, Supra, FL5, GR86 and such. The only “older” car I’d really get would be a v1 nismo 370z as that’s the car that got me into cars
Person of culture! I had a V2 nismo but love me a V1 (2013-2014)
As much as possible, I too would stick away from reps (knowingly, anyway), but I am a function over form type of person as well. I tried the replica mazdaspeed wing on my RX8... It got the job done, but the fitment was terrible, and asymmetric. So I dropped the grand and got a used authentic wing from Japan. Alternatively, I got the Seibon hood and trunk for my RX8. The hood fitment is trash, the carbon molding was bowed, so my fender gaps are huge... Even legitimate parts come with flaws.
who cares if people have reps or not, its their car if it looks the same and theyre happy with it then why should anyone care if its an authentic or rep. bonus points since theyre smart and saving money on whats more important in life > happyness
The audio levels are much lower on this video compared to the usual volume.
FK8 looks like a kid was allowed to draw it after watching Fast X
Hey man, the audio is too quiet
If you squint hard enough the Honda kinda looks like a charger on the side just a lil bit 💀
BANANA
🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
reps are fine as long as they don't endanger the riders and those around them. it's like the sneakers, i often say that reps actually are not too far off from the actual quality of the official wheels or sneakers. if it looks cool and works as intended and doesn't hurt people, all good from me.
With cautions. I don't care about auto parts and brands as 'status objects,' but I think they need to be trustworthy and fit for purpose. And apparently you gotta be careful about some knockoffs, especially if you intend to push them hard.
I mean, there's a 'rep' wheel company I kinda plan to get some knockoff BBS meshies or something from, ...for my Volvo, cause they can do the bolt pattern and offset I prolly want and I have no intention of exceeding 250 HP for this car anyway, so, should be absolutely fine.
Still think the ek9 and the ep3 were the best civic type R
FL5 over FK8 any day.
🏎️🏎️🏎️
No rep parts for me
albo plz stop this baby music , we need some crazy backround tokyo music
I honestly don’t see how people like the spoon rear on the fk8. It’s so ugly lol
No to replica parts
from the side it dont looks as nice
I'm not a fan of rep parts, overall quality from materials used fit and finish cannot be replicated. Buy once cry once lol