r/Civic_Type_R

After driving 90’s Honda’s for close to 17 years, it was finally time to live in the present. My first NEW car ever!

So the towing company sent out by triple an attempted to hook my car from underneath. When he realized it was too low he told me and started to winch the hooks back up. I looked away for a split second to talk to the mechanic(guy in hoodie) and when I looked back a piece of my bumper was being dragged away by the winch. I thought that it just ripped off the piece but upon further inspection there is a gash in the the back part and also a gash through the white part as well. There are also a bunch of clip parts that are ripped open so the piece won’t mount back to the bumper properly. Also because they are all linked together parts of the black pieces on the left and right corners was also ripped out of place. In one picture you can see that it was not just popped out of place, part of the clip area is completely ripped

What are my options right now? I filed a damage claim with triple a but they barely gave me any information and basically said we will call you back. I looked online and many people ended up waiting for months to get any sort of conclusion. What if I just use my insurance? I just want to get everything fixed on their dime. What’s the best way to handle this?

The whole intercooler is now exposed. Can I even drive it or will I end up ruining the intercooler since there is nothing covering it. And winter is going to be here soon.. this really sucks.

Just sharing a photo of my car!

Photos for attention. 😎

For those who drive in the winter and aren't driving another vehicle, how do you deal with rust? I'm being told by someone I talk to out there that it is really bad. Only takes weeks to start getting rust. So with how the Type R is underneath with the plastic coverings, I was curious if anyone's undercarriage has gotten bad over 1 winter.

After 9 years and 4 months, my FK8 is still almost new-looking underneath. It's washed regularly...underneath too. But i feel like PA winters will freeze the hoses and I can't wash underneath like I normally do. So like I said, I'm curious if anyone here (if you're in PA and drive in the winter) has rust issues on their Type R.

Driving home from dinner late last night and clipped a big raccoon. Only cosmetic damage.

As an automatic driver since getting my license 7 years ago I am so glad to have made the jump to a mt honda car. Hondas are all I’ve owned. This feels right and is such a treat/privilege a to be able to daily.

I can see why people like coming here (very fun drive)

This car was cursed. It was my favorite vehicle to date, but it is what it is and these are the consequences of having this as a daily in the city with the worst drivers. I doubt I’d buy one again tho and will probably just get into some sort of truck. Feel blessed that the car did its job and all I got was a Honda emblem embedded into my hand from the airbag deployment and ridiculous neck pain. 2 accidents with this one and the second one is the one that killed it

After a little over a year of ownership I paid it off with my reenlistment bonus.

At least it's easy to find in a parking lot.

Classic: TransAm
Family: Escalade
Epic Adventure: Raptor
Daily: Civic Type R

Cleaned out the garage today. Decided to finally line em all up for a photo opp.
Between these, got just about every box checked.

Got my new 26' SGP FL5 a week ago.

What a car. I knew it was a good driver but it exceeded my expectations. I traded in my 23' GR86. Not new to Honda as I've owned 4 Si's of various generations and currently have a 2nd gen Fit as my beater. I've almost bought a R twice in the past but bought 86 platforms instead. Recently had a baby and although a car seat fit in the 86, it got old quick. Now the whole family can go in the fun car. Glad to finally be in one and got it at MSRP.

Just got my own 2026 Type R!!!
Ready to be over with this break in period and put it in R mode…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd0FHhlRweA

Nitron R3 Suspension + RV6, Wanderlust, Spoon, Whiteline /Alignment + Various other items done here at Pit Garage.

Swapped the factory clutch damper for the wunderladen damper delete. Another quality piece from wunderladen. Slight bit of feedback in the clutch pedal is nice and the bite point feels better for sure, not too bad for a $60 part and about an hours worth of work. Definitely would recommend