It's so hard in America for people to grasp that there's more to a car than just going straight. Being able to handle turns is way more fun than just going in a straight line.

@kotarojujo2737

Жыл бұрын

Can't blame them, most of their roads are straight line.

@tumsfestival8027

Жыл бұрын

I mean sorta? America is huge. I actually think non-Americans highly underestimate how giant and diverse the US is. it depends on where you live. If you are on the west coast (California, Oregon, Washington) we have mountains so we like turns. But if you live in the south or the middle of the country, there are literally no mountains and hills. It’s just flat.

@kjwong4730

8 ай бұрын

Welcome to America…

The new Type R is truly built in Japan. 100% JDM yo

@TheFK8Life

2 жыл бұрын

Fastest Hondas in the world are in the United States yo lol Honda gives you a good base but Americans take them to the max

@we-drive

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFK8Life is it the acura?

@TheFK8Life

2 жыл бұрын

@@we-drive Is what the Acura?

@tkmwong020480

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFK8Life Acura is the Premium Brand of Honda for Western Markets. Just like Lexus is the Premium Brand for Toyota for Western Markets.

@TheFK8Life

2 жыл бұрын

@@tkmwong020480 They are rebadged Hondas - pop the hood - says Honda lol Doesnt matter where they are assembled ' the fastest Hondas in the world are in America. They are making 2000hp and running 6 sec quartermiles here. Hell my tuner just made 626whp on a stock bottom end K20C1 Type R aka 712bhp We push the limits of what Honda gives us - further than any other place on earth lol

I agree with you 100% that this model looks much better the new look is terribly soft compared to this one

@AngelValdovinos

Жыл бұрын

New looks better more classy 🤡🤡🤡

100% agree. I´m owner of FK8 too and the car is pretty impressive. Love it and will forever :)

Honda writing its own story if the Type R, the crazy fk2 and fk8 will be a lovely chapter to look back on in history.

Dude, you hit the nail straight on when you spoke about what car enthusiasts really look for. The driver experience is what it's about. Teslas really are boring and great cars. But I really enjoy most feeling all the hard work that the engineers have put in together to give a fantastic driving experience. That's my joy :). Well said and great video!

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s what it’s really all about for us! Preciate it a lot! :)

@SaabStory636

2 жыл бұрын

Something non-car people will never understand. I drive a modified R50 mini, I get made fun of a lot for it but it’s because I enjoy NA cars and Mini’s history. I have tuned the car so to rotate like the type r does and it’s the most fun 180hp I’ve ever felt. Car is glued to the tarmac with r comp tires and is a pure classic driving experience. I am wanting the new 11th gen or even a 10th gen if the prices come down enough at some point because the type r is the epitome of fwd driving experience.

@Pokka676

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabStory636 you can also k- series swap the mini

@SaabStory636

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pokka676 I have looked into it, main thing that would hold me back is exuberant cost

@Pokka676

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabStory636 use the k24 it puts more torque than the expensive k20

This car looks really good in black. I've only seen them in red, yellow, or blue. And I'm sure it's a lot more fun to drive than my LX.

It is an amazing track car - makes me forward to spring, summer, and fall track days! all it needs from the factory is upgraded wheels and tires

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! I agree with all of that

Just picked up a 2017 fk8 with 3,900 miles in black. Really wanted a championship white one but after watching this made me happy I ended up with a black one.

FK8 def Honda stepping out comfort zone design and I like it

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah definitely

I know how you feel because we used to own and live with Integra GSR and Type R and normal 4 door version from 93-97. It is the balance of the car when toss around the corners. When i saw the front suspension, and brakes, i could already feel how fun it is to drive them.

sometimes its not about the next best thing but there will only ever be an fk8 .25 years from now people will still know exactly what it is .

@peacefulhearth4330

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly true 😂

Fk8 forever!!!

The fk8 really does look the part in black! 👌

Your reviews are great cause I have FK8 and it's freaking awesome

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Preciate it bro haha fk8 gang

What a car, I don't think anyone will fully understand and appreciate the sophisticated dual axis setup at the front.. its unbelievable.. and being English, it was the last type R to be built in Swindon England..

@Sleepygarage

Жыл бұрын

The Dual Axis Front Suspension is underrated for sure!

Great vid. All valid points.

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank u :)

9:01 'This car is timeless...' perfectly said.

I really enjoyed this! Keep it up!

@Sleepygarage

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Holy shii I enjoyed the outta dis video

Great video!

@Sleepygarage

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I love the FK8 and I want the FL5! Both in my garage is my dream!

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

Imo Honda is going back to roots with 11th gen with the mindset of if you want a more race car look, there will be enough aftermarket parts for people to do as they please

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@AndyMartin92

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I thought since I first saw it. Going back to the clean sleek look of the 90s that was the best Honda

Ya believe me both 10&11 will be homologated in some ways. I’m loving the Japanese sharp edgy look of the 10, I remember the 2017 reveal with the carbon fibre wrap. That was awesome - now for the 11th they introduced the #ChampionshipWhite #RalleyRed and 11Gen with CHP/WHT is Proper!!! All I want now is Plaque #?13 😱 🤔😊😄👍🏿

if you got the money to buy the new one then get it over the old one just because it has been more refined, but the old one will always still be a great choice too. I just wished these turbo 4 sounded better with exhaust, thts the only thing holding me back getting one, plus prices are pretty high right now for new and used sports cars

@donmarriano

7 ай бұрын

I changed OEM exhaust for Milltek and finally This car sound like IT should from factory 😊❤️

Honestly this is my favourite type r my dream car one day i will buy this subscriber from Philippines

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you end up getting one! 🤞

Great job 👏

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank u :)

@speedisf

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage your welcome 🙏 I got a 17 type r since new and still loving it

I got my 2021 boost blue on November (2020) and still haven really broken it down. It has only 3500 miles.. I just love it so much that I am trying to minimize the daily mileage. Will keep it till the day I die. Peace people

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Boost blue is my favorite! Wish I could do the same I’m racking up miles too quickly :(

@javieraguilar6964

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage reason why I have 2 extra daily cars and a motorcycle.. only take the type r out when I'm feeling down bored..

Well done.

I just bought my '18 FK8 yesterday. Love it! Not digging the new body style personally, although it looks good as an Si and normal Civic.

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Oh sick congrats man! U def gonna enjoy it, the honeymoon phase on this car is indefinite!

@matthoward598

2 жыл бұрын

Bought my 18 brand new Oct 18. I never get tired of the looks, the feel, fun factor. Its 10/10 for me. I hate the fake vents on the back and how quiet it is. But other than that. I just, absolutely love it. Have fun brotha!

@droptopp3479

2 жыл бұрын

samee, the new typeR looks too plain. The hatches already look like that, it needed a bit more flare

@MBsr5

2 жыл бұрын

not digging it because you cant have one? 2018 fk8 lol proves that

@polloi84

2 жыл бұрын

@@MBsr5 where's your FL5 Type R?

Used fk8’s are going for almost 40k around me so I might as well just go for the new one if I get the chance

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah I would too if I could get my hands on one

I own a 2018 CTR in black as well, sitting on 285/30/19 Works wheels, otherwise bone stock. Awesome daily driver, and weekend track day car.

@no1washere89

Жыл бұрын

Stop lying . You don't take tour ctr to the track especially if you spent thousands on expensive wheels

@christheguy5554

Жыл бұрын

@@no1washere89 sucks to be poor buddy lol.

@christheguy5554

Жыл бұрын

@@no1washere89 I’d gladly send you some track pictures anytime, you need to find a better job

I totally agree with you that 10th Gen is timeless and I miss mine after going Acura TLX Type-S. But when Honda decided to mass produce a numbered vehicle the Type-R lost its uniqueness. I'd rather have one of 330 made (per year) Type-S (allegedly) without being numbered. Just my thought.

@reverbandchill3425

Жыл бұрын

At the end of the day, one of the main selling points of the Type R is the relative accessibility in terms of price (and obviously, the bang-for-buck value). If they limited them to say, 330 a year, they’d have to price them quite a bit higher to justify doing so, purely from the perspective of business. Moreover, dealerships would gouge them even harder than they did when they were mass-produced. The Type R was always meant to be mass produced; it just didn’t have the worldwide audience/reception that it’s now fortunate enough to have.

alot better looking than the new type r. no comparison

driving experience is phenomenal, i cant justify spending that on pure driving experience alone because i PERSONALLY hate the sound of the engine

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao it could sound better 🤣

8 looks sicker

Name of the first song? I need it to flex my FK8 when I buy it ;) nice video

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not on Spotify or KZread I think but DM me and I can send u a copy

I have 3 honda car in different segment 1.ek9 hatchback 2.fd2 type r 3.CRV....damn i love it and i only drive in weekend at night..!!

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Honda fam 🤞

As an FK8 owner I LOVE the way it drives. Especially with FBO 426whp and WIDE 275 tires.... But I do think while the car is aggressive its not the prettiest car but the driving dynamics make up for any shortcomings it has in the looks department. The FK8 basically reminds me of a 1980s homologation special. It has a very 80s look to me, angular and sharp.. Not many smooth lines and curves like 90s sports cars. The interior is good in the FK8 but the FL5... the interior is INCREDIBLE. Im also an audiophile and the FL5 has a Bose stereo that I would LOVE to have. I want the FL5 to be my daily and the FK8 to be my weekend car.. I want BOTH lol.

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Lmaooo i agree i want both 😭😭

326HP 309TQ is the rumor, but Honda has time to change that and tune for more less emissions mpg etc.

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah and that’s Japanese spec numbers so US figures might be lower

@tkmwong020480

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage From what I know is 243 Kilowatts, an increase of 8 Kilowatts from Previous Gen. If You convert that to Horsepower, it's an increase of 10 hp from Previous Gen.

where is the parking lot location in your intro? i assume youre from toronto

FK8 is “special” because of exciting design

I would push most guys to buy the new FL5 as it will be a collectors car and I owm an Fk8 However - on a budget the FK8 is cheaper if you can pony up for a new FL5. The FK8 itself is a god tier hothatch Im making 620hp on stock motor, about to step up to 305s in front from 265s which already provide grip you have to expeience to understand. You wont be sorry if you end up with one - i guarantee it. The new FL5 just takes this potential and raises it which blows my mind knowing how good my FK8 already is. Cant go wromg either way really

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I own an FK8 and put in order for the FL5 before it came out, definitely worth it if u can get your hands on one, but you’re right can’t go wrong with either cuz the FK8 is still great!

@TheFK8Life

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage Amazing potential - 10.80s@130 on stock motor lol - Quite the daily for most.

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFK8Life haha that’s crazy fast for a ‘daily’ 🤣

@TheFK8Life

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage built motor going in soon im at 547/436 now 750/600 8200rpm on built motor goals

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFK8Life sickkk

I’m thinking of getting FL5 or FK8 LE, FK8 LE costs USD 11K more, which one to go for?

@Sleepygarage

Ай бұрын

FL5 imo

Short Answer: YES!

Yep, black fk8 is the best colour

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

For real

@Carlos.Rivera

2 жыл бұрын

problem will be keeping it clean

@SlowFk8

2 жыл бұрын

I agree so much I had to get me a black one 😂

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@Carlos.Rivera Lmaooo pain in the ass

@user-cd3hd1ob5m

2 жыл бұрын

So why is the cw the most expensive ?

What road are you using? Would love to go for a drive there.

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Forks of credit

I got mine in March 2025 and it’s been worth it… so yeah get one😂

@Sleepygarage

3 ай бұрын

lmaoo

I love the mature look of the new one but at the same time it kinda feels more civic si than type r too

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

yeah it doesnt scream type r like the fk8 for sure but its still clean

@WhitMX-5

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody here must be older than 20 lol. The NSX R, EK9, FN2, DC2, DC5 were all about muted styling with track ready performance. It was only once the FK8 and the FK2 overseas before it, came along, that this idea was started, that to be a Type R you needed wacky Gundam styling. Almost the entire history of the Type R was about subtle styling. And to anyone who says it looks like just an Si. Yes it does because they’re both Civics, but the Type R has custom front and rear bumpers, widened fenders, center exit exhaust, custom suspension, 265 square stance, and of course the power train…

@emansfield2017

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhitMX-5 was just about to say this. Idk why people are saying the fk8 "screams" type r when it tried to change the whole philosophy of type r. Like you said, muted styling with track ready performance. Fk8 had useless fake styling choices that did not help track performance and actually resulted in heating problems.

@rrs1520

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhitMX-5 facts 100% sir! a lot of people needs to check old ones before they say "it doesn't scream type r" smh... i mean cmon..

@matthernandez210

2 жыл бұрын

@@rrs1520 both of you know what’s up!!

I actually prefer the FK8 looks over the FL5. However, the FL5 is also a great looking car and I would be more than happy to own one. Unfortunately l, due to the still on going markups, personally I would still buy FK8 over the FL5

Nice video 👌. I own a type R FK2. Running at 394bhp with 385lbs of torque. A truly raw experience and so much fun to drive!

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

I betttt wish we had that over in North America

@stealthwarriorgaming8993

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage yeah there was only 2500 built in Europe. Owned it for the last 3 years and during that time i can count on one hand how many others I've seen on the road. Quite an exclusive machine nowadays

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@stealthwarriorgaming8993 thanks pretty sick u got one!

@respirotyper929

2 жыл бұрын

@@stealthwarriorgaming8993 the FK2 Type R it was in fact 9000 units, that’s not so rare , I see many on the road. Plus it has the same chassis as the 2006 Civic hatch… it’s basically a 5 door FN2 turbocharged … Sorry but it’s not on the same level as the FK8 and FL5.

@stealthwarriorgaming8993

2 жыл бұрын

@@respirotyper929 there was only 2000 in UK and look up how many are actually are left. And I've owned and fn2 and the fk2. They are nothing alike. The fn2 had neither a diff or adaptive dampers for a start. I've happy murked plenty of fk8 type r's on the road

Ehh I live on forks of credit - perfect road for testing the type r 🤟

@Sleepygarage

Жыл бұрын

Haha you have the perfect car and a perfect road for it!

The FK8 just screams TYPE R which the one doesn’t yet to me

@respirotyper929

2 жыл бұрын

Does it sound like one? 😅

Subscribed

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Preciate it :)

@Xdev1lG00D

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage not hating at all but I feel like the quality audio of the commentary could be better. The current aesthetic is excellent though

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xdev1lG00D haha I’m trying it gets less worse each video 🤣😭

@Xdev1lG00D

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage if you have any DAW programs, you can smoothen the vocals out through the EQ and compression . Take out the harsh S noises and remove some annoying frequencies. Also maybe level the car audio noises better. Not trying to sound like I know it all, I just wanna help

Love my FK8 but if I can get a good price on the new FL5 when it’s out I’m gonna have to trade her in.

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Would definitely be hard since there’s only so many coming 😭

I had the FK2 for over 3 years and I loved it did not buy the FK8 because the fake vents made it so ugly I loved it from the side but I could not live with the rear end but a week ago I ordered the new TYPE R so goodbye to my mustang GT will hopefully be picking it up in March 2023

@Sleepygarage

Жыл бұрын

Congrats man! What color u ordered it in? Hopefully I’ll have my FL5 around that time too! And yeah the FK8 has a lot of fake stuff going on lol

@stevewallace1387

Жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage it was between the blue and white went for white in the end my FK2 was the black edition one of only 100 I believe be sad to see the mustang go but the TYPE R is a special car I hope you get the new one as well

@Sleepygarage

Жыл бұрын

@@stevewallace1387 can never go wrong with championship white! Mustangs r cool af but your wallet will thank u with these gas prices haha. And yeah I ordered in boost blue.

@stevewallace1387

Жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage I like the blue it was a tough choice lol and your right about fuel prices here in the uk £9 a gallon

@Sleepygarage

Жыл бұрын

@@stevewallace1387 oh Jesus Christ well you’ll easily do 6.5L/100km in the type r

yes

If only they weren’t massively overpriced. I wonder what they’d cost used right now if the car market wasn’t so crazy.

Not for the price they asking which u can get a new type R for.

But tbh I said the same thing about the new M3 but it’s grown on me

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

haha I love all of em so its hard to say G80 M3 I loved day 1

I’m not digging the softer look or that tacked on wing. I appreciate the interior improvements and inevitable power bump but given the limited production and US dealer markups, it’s not a car I would buy. At MSRP after the mid cycle refresh, maybe. But these things are going to get 20k markups and there’s no chance in hell I’d fanboi it up and pay 60k for a FWD Honda. Love the brand, love their cars, but I’d run an RS3 before paying that kind of cash for a Civic.

@tkmwong020480

2 жыл бұрын

That Wing at the Back just looks more Aftermarket than the Original Wing on the FK8. The design is kinda like the Mugen Style GT Wing on FD2 and DC5.

I wasn't really into the fk8, I did always enjoy driving the veloster n as I work at the dealership and that what we would work with sometimes. But after people started selling us their fk8, I a chance to drive a type r. And boy, I was in love after that, could care less about the veloster n, they're both fun cars, but the way the R rides, feel, how the interior looks I was in love with it. I just don't like the fact that previous models of the R, the climate control was controlled via the infotainment. Other than that, fun car

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Haha that’s exactly how it works no one really cares about this and I didnt either, we have a Veloster N at home too and it’s fun but not even close to the same level just more gimmicky. And yeah pre 2020 type r climate control and volume slider is annoying as hell

@nickwong2525

Жыл бұрын

The facelifted FK8 finally included buttons to control the fan speed and a volume knob, it would say it is much better compared to pre-facelift.

@Sleepygarage

Жыл бұрын

@@nickwong2525 agreed

WTF !!! did they do to new Type R it looks Bloated and the spoiler is like ..the designers said oh Shit we forgot the rear spoiler .. here I found this on Ebay put this spoiler on

I want the new 2023 Type R!! 320 plus HP out of the box!! I also think the new Type R looks better!!

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

I agree mostly the front looks way better

@stevenpeterson7234

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage I love your videos man!! Keep them coming!! Looking for you to test drive the 12th gen Type R!!

@pedrorivera2308

2 жыл бұрын

FK8

@lbcitylacounty4982

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage the New Type R's front is the ugliest to me! No Fog Lights too! The back I like!

@lezzeppelin2222

2 жыл бұрын

@@lbcitylacounty4982 2023 civic type R Front grill copy 2016 Toyota Camry .

Constructive criticism, I stop watching the video, cause at the beginning I couldn't understand what you said. The car sounds are to lout to hear you. I don't know if it gets better, but I am sure this can get fix with some editing.

❤

Camera setup?

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

iPhone 13 and DJI mavic air 2s

@kaleidoscope8914

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage looks awesome! Thanks good content

@kill3rbyysight

2 жыл бұрын

iphone 13 for POV??

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@kill3rbyysight oh yeah that would be GoPro 10

Fk8 still looks better than the new type R.

where is this road in GTA？

@Sleepygarage

Жыл бұрын

Forks of credit

FK8 value will drop once FL5 is out

Yes it is still worth it, buy Fk8 and make it spoon.

Dream car.. just bumped the Honda NSX out my way. One day!! God one day.. crypto let's 🚀 haha

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Haha Fr 🚀🚀🚀

FK8 is and always will be the numero 1 type r, just like the old evos 5/6, cosworths and intergrale, all got slated, but car lovers/drivers want the real deal, Honda are only pleasing the sheep population with the new one, will be forgotten 1 year in.

@rz7818

2 жыл бұрын

Almost all cars are forgotten one year in. And that's not true. Honda is trying to build a fantastic car by pushing the limits of their 2L 4cylinder turbo engine as they've always been trying to do. Push the TYPE R to the limits. It's not a people pleasing because they don't mass produce enough of these. Their delivering another fantastic product in the Type R line for us as they've been doing. So relax playa, it ain't as you say.

@seansimmons5071

2 жыл бұрын

@@rz7818 only to sheeple, not car fans....

@rz7818

2 жыл бұрын

@@seansimmons5071 What's a car fan and what's a sheeple? I thought a car fan can be anybody who enjoys a particular car or cars? And what's a sheeple? Never heard of that before?

@rz7818

2 жыл бұрын

@@seansimmons5071 No reply? Just as I thought, you don't even know yourself. Enjoy your ignorance.

i don't like cars with FWD.... i always prefer AWD/RWD.

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Haha same the type r is the ONLY exception I have to fwd cars cuz it’s just too damn good

the new civic need a new designer . it look like the 89-93 accord . those car look good for it time .is it me or a lot of car manufacturers are running out of ideas on designing new cars . a lot of the new cars look plain and boring .

FK8 IS GREAT BUT I DONT LIKE THE STYLING HENCE LITTLE INTEREST. I THINK THE NEW ONE IS MORE SUBTLE LOOKING LESS ON YOUR FACE BOY RACER. THIS IS JUST MY PREFERENCE AND OFCOURSE NOT EVERYONE IS SAME.

@lbcitylacounty4982

2 жыл бұрын

The FK8 is bad ass! It's either you hate or love it and I LOVE IT!

@syedalam6363

2 жыл бұрын

@@lbcitylacounty4982 I dont Hate it for sure but I don't love it either. lol

Yes, because the 2023 model is limited.

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah which kinda sucks but at least they’ll hold value

@blackd1977

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage Yeah, the FK8 holds value too

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackd1977 yeah surprisingly well

@blackd1977

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepygarage I own the Facelift FK8, never thought it would be holding the same value as the normal one.

@HS24833

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean limited? Wasn’t FK8 also limited

Buy the new one, old one is not worth.

No. The answer is no. Hell, it wasn’t even worth getting ever. Way too expensive for what you get…

Every one needs to be honest here and admit that the 11th gen looks way better and mature rather than this one which looks like a little kid modified. Reminds me of the ricer body kits from the 90’s. Say what you will to try and justify your purchase from this model. You’ll eventually give in and trade in.. trust.

@Sleepygarage

2 жыл бұрын

I like it a lot!