We all know the Honda FK8 Civic Type R is one of the best performance cars on the market. It’s relatively affordable and can take down much more expensive cars on the track. One area that the FK8 falls short in, is the interior.
At the end of the day the FK8 is still a Civic, which a very budget friendly car. Luckily, there are a few modifications you can install to give your Type R a much more premium look and feel. Check out our favorite FK8 Civic Type R interior mods below.
#6 Revel Kick Panel Cover
The kick panel is the section of your door which typically comes in contact with your foot when entering or exiting the vehicle. Over time, this panel can get scratched, scuffed, and damaging, ultimately reducing the value of your FK8. Luckily, Revel GT offers a cover that keeps your kick panel protected.
This cover kit includes four kick panel covers: two for the front and two for the rear. All pieces include red stitching the match the interior stitching as well as an adhesive backing to make installation easy. If you want to protect your FK8 from permanent wear and tear, the Revel GT Kick Panel Cover is a must-have interior mod!
#5 Revel Dry Carbon Shifter Panel
One of the best ways to give your FK8 a more premium look and feel is with carbon fiber. Unfortunately, replacing full interior pieces with carbon fiber can be very expensive, but a cheaper way to get the same effect is to cover existing pieces with a carbon fiber panel cover.
This Revel GT piece covers your existing shifter panel with a carbon fiber cover. The multi-layered gloss treatment gives this piece a very premium look and feel, while still keeping it very affordable.
#4 Perrin Stainless Steel Knob
The shift knob is one of the few touchpoints of the interior you regularly interact with. A low-quality shift knob can make the entire driving subpar. One of the more popular ways to improve shifter feel without a full short-shift kit is with a weighted shift knob.
By increasing the weight of the knob and lower its center of gravity, you end up with a much-improved shifter feel. Perrin’s’ shift knob is constructed from stainless steel and finished with a raw brushed finish.
#3 Perrin 2-Way Adjustable Short Shifter
While weighted shift knobs are a great and cheap way to massively improve shifter feel, they can’t decrease the length of the throws between gears. If you want to decrease the distance between gear shifts, you need a proper short shifter.
With Perrin’s short shifter kit, throws between gears are reduced by 17% to 25%. Not only does this make gear shifts more precise, but it also makes gear shifts faster! This piece is machined from a single piece of stainless steel and the kit includes everything needed for a quick and easy install!
#2 J’s Racing Floor Mat
A great way to give your FK8 a unique look is with a set of aftermarket floor mats. These are a minor piece of your interior but can top off any other interior mods you have. The specific floor mats we like for the FK8 come from J’s Racing. What makes these floor mats unique is the edge trim which one of nine available colors.
The mat itself is constructed from 100% nylon material with a shaggy 7mm thick surface. The material is designed to be long-lasting, easy to clean, and comfortable. The mats feature holes for the OEM floor hooks which help keep the mat in place.
#1 Upgraded OEM Steering Wheel
Your steering wheel is arguably the most important part of your entire interior. It’s the part you’re handling the entire time you’re driving your car. Most OEM steering wheels, including the FK8’s steering wheel, use very cheap materials that don’t provide a great feel. Unfortunately, most aftermarket steering wheels eliminate your OEM steering wheel controls.
If you want a steering wheel with a better shape and better materials, while also keeping your OEM controls, Vivid Racing’s upgraded OEM FK8 steering wheel is the perfect solution. With an updated OEM steering wheel, you can customize the materials, shape, and look of your wheel, giving you something truly unique that no one else has!
Summary
There are dozens of other great ways to modify the interior of your FK8. Let our performance specialists help you decide what’s right for you by calling 1-480-966-3040 or emailing [email protected].
