{"product_id":"hks-carbon-brace-for-2022-honda-civic-type-r-fl5","title":"HKS Carbon Brace for 2022+ Honda Civic Type R (FL5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHKS Carbon Brace for the 2022+ Honda Civic Type R (FL5) is a Japanese-made carbon fiber strut tower brace co-developed with Graphite Design — the same carbon-shaft engineering firm behind premium golf shafts. The Carbon Brace replaces the factory strut tower bar on the Honda Civic Type R (front in the engine bay, rear in the cabin\/trunk area) to increase torsional rigidity, sharpen steering response, and deliver a more planted feel on turn-in and at corner exit — without the brittle, over-stiff ride that aluminum or steel braces can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trick is Graphite Design's \"Flex\" carbon layup — it adds measurable stiffness to the chassis where it matters (lateral twist) while retaining enough controlled give to preserve OEM ride quality. Aluminum end brackets are CNC-machined and clear-anodized, and every piece is laser-engraved with HKS branding. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-made carbon fiber construction — co-developed with Graphite Design (premium carbon shaft manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Flex\" carbon layup for torsional rigidity without losing OEM ride compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharper steering response, more planted cornering, improved transient handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined aluminum end brackets with clear-anodized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-engraved HKS branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for the factory strut tower bar — bolts to OEM mounting points, no drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible \"dress-up\" effect — carbon fiber finish in the engine bay and rear cabin\/trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-fit for each listed application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-primary\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83001-AH001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHKS Carbon Brace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022+ Honda Civic Type R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFL5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Fiber (Graphite Design \"Flex\") with CNC aluminum end brackets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory strut tower mounting points (front engine bay, rear cabin) — no drilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2022 Honda Civic Type R (FL5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Honda Civic Type R (FL5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Honda Civic Type R (FL5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2025 Honda Civic Type R (FL5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026 Honda Civic Type R (FL5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"HKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213327953980,"sku":"83001-AH001","price":1790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0000\/2183\/files\/hks-carbon-brace-for-2022-honda-civic-type-r-fl5-83001-ah001-1234422689.png?v=1777275314","url":"https:\/\/www.springrates.com\/products\/hks-carbon-brace-for-2022-honda-civic-type-r-fl5","provider":"SPRINGRATES®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}