JDMxDB8

Hey everyone,

Here's my new daily driver! It's a 2012 Honda Civic LX Coupe (FG3). The lease on my GE8 was coming up so I decided to trade her in early to pick up a new car so I wouldn't have to pay the penalty charges for overage on the mileage. My first and second choice was to get an Si or CR-Z, but it was just out of my budget. So I ended up with an FG3. Overall, I'm really happy with my choice. It's a well built machine from what I've experienced so far. It looks great, the chassis is extremely rigid, and it has more power than my GE8, which also a plus. Can't forget to mention that it's a 5-Speed. (Damn I missed driving stick...) I have a few plans lined up for the future. Already have a set of wheels waiting to get installed, but I won't put them on until I get some coilovers.

Engine/Drivetrain:
R18Z1
5-Speed manual transmission
Spoon Sports magnetic drain plug set
Spoon Sports radiator cap

Suspension:
Eibach Pro-Kit lowerings springs
SPC Performance EZ Cam XR front camber bolts
SPC Performance rear camber arms

Brakes:

Wheels/Tires:
Work Emotion 11R Matte Black (17x8 +35) - Front/Left
Work Emotion 11R Matte Black (17x8 +35) - Rear/Left
Work Emotion 11R Matte Bronze (17x8 +35) - Front/Right
Work Emotion 11R Matte Bronze (17x8 +35) - Rear/Right
General G-Max AS-03 (245/45/17) - Front
General G-Max AS-03 (225/45/17) - Rear
Muteki Super Tuner Black lug nut set

Exterior:
AVS door visors

Interior:
Spoon Sports Duracon 5-Speed shift ****

Electronics:

Here are a couple of pictures. I'll post more later. :thumbs up

JDMxDB8

Last night, I stopped by iJDMToy to pick up some LED rear license plate bulbs and a pair of yellow headlight bulbs for the DRL/high beams. They sell quality bulbs and have excellent customer service.

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I got a chance to install the iJDMToy LED rear license plate bulb last night. Looks way better!

mitch6

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so new!

I love the front end on these 2012 civics!

JDMxDB8

Thanks! Same here! I like how aggressive they look.

JDMxDB8

Just ordered a Spoon Duracon 5-Speed shift ****.

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vtecing

Looks nice

JDMxDB8

Thanks man!

mattyfo0z

Plans for wheels/suspension in the future? Looks like a nice DD

JDMxDB8

Thanks. I already have a set of Work Emotion 11Rs in Matte Black (17x8 +35). Just waiting for coilovers to come out so I can drop her.

jeffhondaek96

looks good! Just saw this over on clubcivic I believe

WhiteSlips

I don't know if the new Civic will ever grow on me.

I can't wait to see what some suspension and wheels look like on it though.

DTPSI

Looks like a Toyota IMO........

JDMxDB8

Thanks! Yeah, I'm on ClubCivic too.

I didn't like the 9th Gen at first too, but it grew on me.

JDMxDB8

Last month, I took the day off work to hang out with my cousin who was visiting from San Diego. We decided to go to Newcomb's Ranch up in Angeles Crest to grab a bite. Even though it was raining, we didn't care. We love driving in the rain! :thumbs up



Warming up the cars before our departure.



We stopped at a turn-out after my cousin (FG1) ran over some black ice and understeered into a wall of rock and snow. Luckily, he didn't get hurt and the car seemed to be okay mechanically and visually. After we pulled over and got out of our cars, we started laughing hysterically. It was one of those moments like on Top Gear when one of the presenters messes up while driving and says, "Oh that's not gone well!". Lol! After doing some inspections, we proceeded up the mountain towards Newcomb's Ranch.





As we gained altitude, the snow started coming down more and harder. Before we knew it, we were driving on a couple of inches of snow on our mediocre all-season tires. I didn't have much trouble with traction due to my tires being fairly new and VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist). Traction was a bit of an issue with my cousin's FG1 which was using Falken Ziex ZE-912 tires. If they were new, he wouldn't have any trouble, but unfortunately they had only about 50% of treadlife. Seeing the danger of having extremely limited traction, we decided to head back down and just head to Denny's.

Later on in the day, we discovered that the FG1's rear-driver side tire had a leak and had it plugged. It might have been why he lost control. It's a possible factor.

Overall, we had a blast even though we were forced to stop and turn back around. For being 100% stock and driving in wet/freezing conditions, the FG3 performed tremendously. I see a lot of potential in his 9th Generation Civic chassis. I can't wait to see how she does with a wider wheel/tire setup and some coilovers to lower the center of gravity and increase the valving/spring rates.

jdmkid1989

good start! goodluck with your build

JDMxDB8

Thanks!

JDMxDB8

I tracked my FG3 this past Sunday at the Raceline USA Round 2 Open Track Event at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. My transponder didn't work, but I'd have to say that I clocked somewhere around 2:25.xxx. Not bad for a bone stock Civic with 15" steelies and 500 treadwear all-season tires.

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Here's a video I recently found from the Raceline USA Open Track Day at Buttonwillow on Easter Sunday. You can see my FG3 starting from 5:50. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVqNcMnG85s

JDMxDB8

Just ordered Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs. I'm going to pick them up and install them next week.

Scott.

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can you track a leased car?!

other then that

JDMxDB8

Of course you can. Haha! Thanks.