We have been eagerly anticipating and listing new products for the Honda Civic Type R FL5 since we took delivery of our car earlier this year. The first products of which were the different Genuine Honda accessories from the UK, US and Japanese market. We have cherry picked and installed various accessories on our own FL5, and we are excited to share some of our top Honda upgrades with you.
When we specced our FL5, we only chose a couple of optional extras. These were the cargo net for the boot and the red front foot and under seat lighting.
Let’s take a look at some of the Honda upgrades we went for:
Carbon Pack
One of the most exciting accessories that UKDM Honda have to offer is the carbon pack. This consists of a revised rear wing, centre console and door sill trims. With a subtle red tint running through the carbon, these upgrades provide a sleek and sophisticated aesthetic for your FL5. This isn’t a cheap option at just over £3,000, but one that certainly makes the most difference!
The rear wing weighs half as much as the OEM gloss black blade and is also wider and deeper too. This helps gives the rear of the FL5 a much more aggressive look, especially with the integrated gurney flap and the vortex generators that feature underneath.
Meanwhile in the interior of the Type R, the carbon centre console simply sticks over the existing unit and offers a perfect fit. This gets rid of the boring silver trim and makes the inside look a lot more sporty.
The carbon trims along the door sills, adorned with the Type R logo, adds a refined yet impactful detail when you open your car door.
Individual components from the carbon pack are also available for separate purchase.
JDM Shift Knob
As you will have seen from the interior shots, we swapped out the OEM shift knob for the red leather JDM option. It’s manufactured from aluminium and has lovely black anodised finish. Being weighted, it helps make those gear shifts that bit nicer and helps to improve the driving experience too.
Rear Strap Handle
For those adrenaline-filled track days, we recommend installing the JDM rear strap handle. Also known at Tegiwa as the “Jesus handle.” Perfect for nervous passengers, this handle provides extra security and stability during spirited driving sessions in your FL5.
Protective Film
Over in Japan, they offered protective film as an optional extra with their FL5’s. We decided to go for this on our rear bumper, door edges and handles. This cost-effective solution shields your car from potential damage, without the need for full paint protection film. Once installed, the protective film becomes virtually invisible, preserving the appearance of your FL5.
Wind Deflectors
One of the most useful accessories that we installed are the JDM wind deflectors. These enable you to crack your window open when it’s raining to let fresh air in. Supplied as a set of 4, they fit snugly in the recess and are secured in using a series of screws.
Car Cover
Although we use the FK8 cover for our FL5, we decided to try the JDM cover too. Constructed with durable materials, this cover provides superior protection against the elements and features a prominent Honda logo on the front.
Valve Caps
Finally, we installed a set of USDM valve caps for the wheels. Whilst not a major addition, they certainly help finish our new Motegi MR145 wheels off nicely!
In addition to the aforementioned upgrades, we offer a wide range of accessories for the Honda Civic FL5, including the forged Modulo wheels available as an extra in the US. Visit our website to explore all the available options and find the perfect additions to personalise and enhance your FL5.
