FL5 Civic Type R | 2000 Mile Road Trip to break it in!

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  • Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024

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  • @tyajjjjjjjjy
    @tyajjjjjjjjy 10 месяцев назад +11

    Just saw a black type r today, and I tell you what, it was beautiful. The rarity of the new type r in comparison to the old type r is what makes it special in my opinion.

    • @vangtk10
      @vangtk10 9 месяцев назад +1

      This car is not “rare”. Lol.
      It’s a rare sighting, yes probably because nobody wants to pay the $20k markup. But as in terms of being rare, no.

    • @V9Rock
      @V9Rock 8 месяцев назад

      Ya this isn’t a rare car. Maybe in 20 years

  • @sbklvr
    @sbklvr 6 месяцев назад +3

    Just hit 1500 miles on my champ white FL5. I absolutely love it. Traded my Porsche Macan in on itt. Only thing done so far is paint correction and ceramic coat. Not gonna go wild like my other civics. Such a special thing to drive.

  • @zone47
    @zone47 7 месяцев назад +1

    The red looks really good! Yeah, I agree on the tiny gas tank... I wish someone would come up with another option on that... even 14 gallons would help.

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  7 месяцев назад

      I just drove the Type R to Sebring and back, 10 hour drive total, I REALLY need a bigger gas tank

  • @goldentrucker7921
    @goldentrucker7921 10 месяцев назад +4

    Picked mine up on 12/30/2023 in jersey for msrp championship white. Love mine. Glad to see you back in the R. Wish you were up here in the Poconos still.
    My Garage
    24 Fl5 Type R
    2007 civic si
    21 Mustang Gt whipple charged. 780whp
    08 lexus gx470
    04 lexus es330
    2008 kawasaki zx10r

    • @JimmyDShea
      @JimmyDShea 10 месяцев назад

      For MSRP?! That’s amazing. I’m in MD and might have to start looking in Jersey

    • @michaeldzema4272
      @michaeldzema4272 9 месяцев назад

      What dealer in Jersey I’m looking into trading in my x3m40i asap !

  • @tristenjourdan6967
    @tristenjourdan6967 8 месяцев назад +2

    Turn off the vehicle navigation in the system settings! That will fix your lag problem. The regular cars navigation takes up to much ram and slows it down

  • @mikew6554
    @mikew6554 10 месяцев назад +2

    Love to see another Type R in the arsenal man - you're channel sold me on the 2017 Civic Hatchback way back when and I was super excited when you got an FK8. FL5 looks good on ya sir!

  • @veedee4860
    @veedee4860 7 месяцев назад

    I do agree. Being in a Honda feels like being back home.

  • @miguel_migskeyz
    @miguel_migskeyz 10 месяцев назад +1

    Red is my favorite color for that generation, congrats on your car! That crash mitigation system actually damages your brakes when it activates for no reason. I had an experience where a chunk of my brake pad broke off and started warping my rotor, so I just turn it off now.

  • @EliasGoesBoost
    @EliasGoesBoost 10 месяцев назад

    Been following you since 2017 on my personal YT account. Was finally able to purchase a CTR (fl5) in 2023. Just wanna let it be known that you’re the reason I’ve wanted one of these for so darn long!! Enjoy it brotha

  • @jianuanJLUR
    @jianuanJLUR 10 месяцев назад +3

    Glad to see you back in a type r. I enjoyed your fk8 videos

  • @Shono731
    @Shono731 10 месяцев назад +3

    Congratulations Gato! I am so happy for ya! I traded my Fk8 a year ago to the date for my FL5! I was fortunate to get my FL5 at msrp! I agree with you get the FL5 is overall a better car than the fk8! Where you and I have had the multiple years with our FK8’ I think we have a good gage at how much better the FL5 is because we have had spent many miles with both cars! I would never go back to my FK8! I have been following tour channel for years and have always enjoyed the content!! Keep up the phenomenal job! I look forward to seeing the journey you have with your FL5! Have a great weekend and God bless you good sir! 🚗👍🏼🙂👊🏼🙏🏼🩵

    • @Chappers.Gaming
      @Chappers.Gaming 8 месяцев назад

      Why wouldn't you go back to fk8 Im looking at getting an FK8 is it worth it? What's wrong with it or what's good is it bad?? I can't afford the FL5 sadly so not an option

    • @Noodlehustle
      @Noodlehustle 7 месяцев назад

      seconde that

  • @Carfanatic916
    @Carfanatic916 10 месяцев назад +2

    I agree comfort mode is really comfortable on the highways and it takes the bumps on the road pretty well. Of course that is @until you lower the car on springs and that goes out the door with comfort mode. But for me it’s still pretty good compared to my other daily which is a 2020 subaru sti.

    • @ROVA00
      @ROVA00 10 месяцев назад

      That’s good to know! I had a 2006 STI and I thought it was fairly comfortable considering how raw that car was , so it sounds like this one has an even better ride

  • @officialsticky5884
    @officialsticky5884 10 месяцев назад +2

    Glad to see you’re still at it bro!

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +1

      thanks man!

  • @1996ikey
    @1996ikey 10 месяцев назад +1

    LETS GO THE REAL GATO IS BACK ALL HE REALLY NEEDS IS S2k and type r he said it 6 years ago that his ❤️❤️ LFGGG

  • @mtshark7
    @mtshark7 9 месяцев назад

    I was disappointed not seeing this car at the car show in Philadelphia this year.
    Nice review!

  • @vngelo21
    @vngelo21 10 месяцев назад

    Congratulations Elias!! Nice to see you back in a Type R again after all these years

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад

      More to come!

  • @pcmechanic14
    @pcmechanic14 9 месяцев назад

    Just got mine for sticker $45k in Tarrytown 60 miles away from dealership you got yours. Beautiful blue. Very happy.

  • @rdiras
    @rdiras 8 месяцев назад

    A little late but Congrats on the fl5.... i love your fk8 videos.... going to start binging your vids again.

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks man, welcome back!

  • @adamgatt719
    @adamgatt719 10 месяцев назад

    Nice one, Gato! Glad to see you back in a type r!!! I started watching you back in the day which lead to me getting my red 2017 FK8. :)

  • @psewgobind
    @psewgobind 10 месяцев назад

    My Elantra N gets about 32mpg to 36mpg on the highway (depending on conditions). I'm on all-weather Kumho and the car is well broken in. With daily tires and more break-in mileage, your Type-R should get better.

  • @louisdesignsandrides1215
    @louisdesignsandrides1215 10 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Gato!! I love the red on the FL5. I couldn't find one. I picked up the White and love it. Sorry but you have more miles than me already. Hopefully that will change in the spring.

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +2

      gotta get those miles up! After seeing the red one in videos, I knew I needed to get it. Less than 200 red Type R's in the US for 2023 made it tough, but I'm happy I held on

    • @louisdesignsandrides1215
      @louisdesignsandrides1215 10 месяцев назад

      @@FlyinGatoI messaged you on IG

    • @Chappers.Gaming
      @Chappers.Gaming 8 месяцев назад

      I know you probably won't care I can't afford FL5 :((..... But looking at the FK8 is that still good? Also what FK8 colour to go for i like boost blue.. is the FK8 red or white better looking?

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  8 месяцев назад +1

      @Chappers.Gaming fk8 is still an excellent car and platform, highly recommend in red or white+ the dark blue is my favorite color though.

  • @nYdGeo
    @nYdGeo 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this, I've been waiting for something like this video. As an FK8 owner who has his eyes open, I believe that the FL5 is a slightly better car, with a much nicer interior, infotainment system, etc. I'm so disappointed with the looks...I like your description, but it's been just visually tuned down far to much. One of the things that FK8 owners bought was the slightly over-the-top looks. I know quite a few a FK8 owners and only one of them has plans on purchasing an FL5. In ever case, the "No" was based on the pedestrian appearance of the FL5.
    Very sorry to learn of the Apple/Android Auto issues. I've not experienced that at all in the FK8.
    I've not found the FK8 to be in any way not an excellent road trip car. Not only do I make several trips per year to the NC/TN border area to drive The Dragon and other amazing roads, but my wife and I drove the FK8 from N.O., LA, to Brattleboro, VT, then back down the Eastern seaboard to home. I don't understand the discomfort you spoke of, and understanding that we are in a Civic, I'm not going to compare it to some huge tanked behemoth; I don't have an issue with range or more fill-ups.
    My FK8 now has Swift Spec-R springs on it, about 40% stiffer than stock with less travel, along with 18" rims running 255/40 PS4S's on them, and I've made that same 4-5 day round trip to the border area multiple times and I'm still not uncomfortable during the 11-hour drive (with stops). I'm also 63 and more sensitive to some discomforts than younger folks, so I truly don't understand the complaints.
    Well, another very complete review and I thank you for it. My wife's car turns 10 next year, so we may end up getting her an FL5, though at this time, she'd prefer a used 2021 FK8 as she likes the looks and thinks the FL5 is 'ugly and boring'. Maybe the fact that the FL5 is in fact a slightly better car will sway her.

  • @rjhick1
    @rjhick1 10 месяцев назад

    Oh shit. You finally got one! Can't wait to see what you'll do with it. Im in Florida too so I hope to see you at the track 😎

  • @splice247
    @splice247 10 месяцев назад

    Preach it brother, I find the ride perfect, any softer and it would hurt the track performance, my 60yr old father agrees. And the thimble is terrible, I can do 2 20min sessions on track and it needs gas, below 1/3 the fuel warning flicks on and off.

    • @splice247
      @splice247 10 месяцев назад

      For context, I took mine from Ohio to barber 10hrs, to ViR, the dragon, and back to Ohio, over 2000miles in 4 days, no faults, other than baby gas tank. I have android, and used Google maps. And had very few issues, just a glitch here and there, never tried ways

  • @apolloandratti7922
    @apolloandratti7922 10 месяцев назад

    Nice to see you back in a Type R Elias. Congrats! Red is my favorite FL5 color.

  • @amexpendragon9329
    @amexpendragon9329 10 месяцев назад +2

    Red. Nice. Rare color. Not many made in red.

  • @Weuds
    @Weuds 9 месяцев назад

    Got the best color too.

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_ch 10 месяцев назад +2

    In my FK8, I got the European GT version, it has all those gimmicks in it. Lane assist, automatic braking and Auto On/Off. Turned off lane assist and auto on/off most of the time anyways. I use Android Auto, no issues. Am not an Apple person.
    Also fun fact, to set the cruise control at over 220 kph, that doesn't work 🙂
    The small gas tank is a bummer for sure, I get less than 500 km per tank but that's fine.
    Are the seats even better than your old FK8?

    • @rjung_ch
      @rjung_ch 10 месяцев назад

      Mine also has automatic high beams, didn't like them initially, like them a lot now.

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +1

      I would say the seats are very slightly better, but the FK8 seats are already so good, these are probably the best seats in the car market. I'm thinking of turning off all the lane keep assist stuff, though it was really nice on a long highway trip.

  • @hutzman7664
    @hutzman7664 10 месяцев назад

    I owned a ‘22 Civic sport touring hatch. Great car but a little too small for me. Bought an Accord 2.0t Touring and it’s perfect. Would have loved the 2.0t and 10 speed in the Civic if they made it.

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_ch 10 месяцев назад

    Ah, a red version, also very nice in red. The Championship White you had was also a very nice color, will listen to the video now to hear your take!
    Thanks Elias! 👍💪✌

  • @timkono5645
    @timkono5645 10 месяцев назад

    Agree with the shifter. I like the S2k type/old school type r teardrop type shifters. I have it on the refreshed FK8. From the videos, the sightlines from the FL5 look way better than the FK8 as well.
    Did you consider the Integra Type S?

  • @joshjohnp
    @joshjohnp 10 месяцев назад +1

    Congrats on getting the FL5. Luck you, I would say. I have 2 questions for you.
    1) Did you pay above MSRP and if so, how much.
    2) What gas are you using? Reg or Prem. Car is labeled for Reg, but seems like everyone is using Prem.

    • @EliasGoesBoost
      @EliasGoesBoost 10 месяцев назад

      Only use premium 93 if possible.

    • @joshjohnp
      @joshjohnp 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@EliasGoesBoostAnd what about the pricing?

  • @Tousif24
    @Tousif24 10 месяцев назад +1

    Bro finally did it!

  • @mgdr4066
    @mgdr4066 10 месяцев назад

    FLYING GATO BACK IN A R!! LETS GOOOOO!

  • @mustachemulligans9846
    @mustachemulligans9846 6 месяцев назад

    Sorry to ask about your previous car but I'm looking at buying a 2017 Type R with only 35k miles on it. How does the interior hold up? Scratches/wears easily? I have a 2023 GR86 and I feel like the interior plastics all scratch up super easily. Every day I get in it I notice more lol.

  • @huzzle101
    @huzzle101 10 месяцев назад

    Best Colour too

  • @dwightbennett1392
    @dwightbennett1392 10 месяцев назад

    Great video love your car bro that's my dream ride thanks for sharing

  • @saulherrera5270
    @saulherrera5270 10 месяцев назад

    The rear camera is one thing I wish was fixed, my old 2020 brz has a way better camera and the tech isn’t even that good lol. And haven’t really had any trouble with car play whenever I run Apple Maps haven’t tried Waze or google though. Have noticed every now and again the song will stay stuck on the dash even if you change songs, and will only reset after turning of the ignition and turning it back on

  • @philochristos
    @philochristos 10 месяцев назад

    That's a pretty car. I wish I had one.

  • @1996ikey
    @1996ikey 10 месяцев назад

    POV VIDEOS COMIN SOON THE GOAT IS BAC

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_ch 10 месяцев назад

    I'd be happy with the FK8 or FL5 and the S2000, that would be more than enough for me, especially since I don't have the space for cars...

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +1

      That's the beauty of the FK8 and FL5, they are do it all cars, so you can have an S2000 as your second car.

  • @nomumashisomoshiso
    @nomumashisomoshiso 10 месяцев назад

    I agree about the fuel tank size! that annoyed the f out of me with the FK8

  • @V2Movement
    @V2Movement 10 месяцев назад

    Welcome back bro ❤

  • @xXYellowFlashXx
    @xXYellowFlashXx 10 месяцев назад

    Doesn’t the gear number in main screen disappear if you change it to comfort mode? Or no? Idk i don’t have one but want one lol

  • @easyalpha1
    @easyalpha1 9 месяцев назад

    The type R are can hold its own with the GT3 in just the reliability and practically alone...

  • @bennychan723able
    @bennychan723able 10 месяцев назад

    Congrats!!!!

  • @lionary
    @lionary 10 месяцев назад

    Wow, such a nice video! (Got the Integra S myself.)

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад

      Good choice!

    • @lionary
      @lionary 10 месяцев назад

      @@FlyinGato thank you, enjoy your car in good health, with your family.

    • @lionary
      @lionary 10 месяцев назад

      @@FlyinGato by the way, love your color combination. My first car was a 1983 Toyota Celica GTS, also in red and black.

  • @starv1nmarv1n88
    @starv1nmarv1n88 10 месяцев назад

    FL5 looks best in red in my opinion

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +1

      I think the FK8 looks best in champ white, the FL5 is best in red (I may be biased)

  • @didiermejia780
    @didiermejia780 10 месяцев назад

    Did you get rock chips?

  • @pcmechanic14
    @pcmechanic14 10 месяцев назад

    I wonder what you paid for it?
    I know the dealership for 20 years never bought a car from them. Never ever a good deal. They wanted $15k over msrp for your car. They always have cars because of the price. Never understood who would buy it from them.

  • @BitcoinTo150K
    @BitcoinTo150K 10 месяцев назад

    You gonna get that Type S suspension module make it comfy?

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +1

      I don't think it's necessary for my uses.

  • @selespeed3
    @selespeed3 9 месяцев назад

    I am planning to buy one. How much did you pay for it if you don't mid me asking. Also, why di dyou trael so far to NYC to buy? Is it because of better deals there?

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  9 месяцев назад

      I called over 50 dealers, Atlantic Honda was the most reasonable one.

    • @selespeed3
      @selespeed3 9 месяцев назад

      Thanks will find out@@FlyinGato

  • @RideRevival_Outdoor
    @RideRevival_Outdoor 10 месяцев назад

    do you still have the prelude, or did you sell and move on? haven't seen it in a while.

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад

      I have it, but lent it to my friend, the guy I bought it from originally

  • @Tigerex966
    @Tigerex966 9 месяцев назад

    Is there a mod to add a larger gas tank maybe 18 gallons?

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  9 месяцев назад

      I wish there were an easy way to do it, I'll see if there is even space under there for a bigger tank

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  9 месяцев назад

      I wish there were an easy way to do it, I'll see if there is even space under there for a bigger tank

  • @robertmatas4192
    @robertmatas4192 5 месяцев назад

    Totally onboard until the Porsche comparisons... a base 911 Carrera 2 is a better driver's car in general. Both great cars, 100%, but they are not in the same league.

  • @davothegreat9990
    @davothegreat9990 10 месяцев назад

    Needs to be rear wheel drive. Or need to learn a thing or two from Hyundai En on how to launch decently off the line.

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад

      I have a ZL1 1LE, I actually prefer FWD, I do t drag race though

    • @davothegreat9990
      @davothegreat9990 10 месяцев назад

      @@FlyinGato coming out of corners at low speed is a nightmare. Wet, nightmare!!

  • @richardepstein3494
    @richardepstein3494 10 месяцев назад

    How many cars do you have and did you pay above MSRP?

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад

      6 cars, will be selling at least 1, maybe two, in the next few months. It's currently Camaro vs C6 Z06 Vs Type R, Type R is safe, it's the other two I need to think through

    • @richardepstein3494
      @richardepstein3494 10 месяцев назад

      You got rid of the Corvette?

    • @pete25901
      @pete25901 10 месяцев назад

      Why would you even consider selling the Corvette.... I would get rid of the Camaro before the Corvette for sure​@@FlyinGato

  • @NvSrAgE679
    @NvSrAgE679 10 месяцев назад

    What ways are you talking about? What’s ways?

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад

      Waze, it’s a map app that uses user data to show you where cops are hidden

  • @shadtography
    @shadtography 10 месяцев назад

    Congrats, Atlantic Honda are usually crooks so I hope your deal was fair

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +1

      the negotiations took about 2 weeks, and I had to get EVERYTHING in writing, and then had to keep reminding them of the deal, but in the end I was happy.

    • @shadtography
      @shadtography 10 месяцев назад

      @@FlyinGato glad to hear, I bought some cars from them in the past but ended up buying my red fl5 from hillside Honda in Queens since Atlantic wanted 20k over asking and wouldn't budge 😂

  • @Milofchg
    @Milofchg 8 месяцев назад

    Ok I appreciate the review and congrats on your Type R…. However I need to say I hope you didn’t pay much over MSRP for a Honda Civic (Type R or not). $45k plus you can get a much better car, or a decent down payment on an entry level Porsche pre-owned. You do realize you oissed away anything over MSRP ($7k? $12k? Shit dude…) So how much did you put down? How much is your car note? Do you own or rent your home? Do you have responsibilities like a family? What do you do for a living? How’s your income to debt ratio? I take it you live in California. I ask because I see many young guys (RUclipsrs) posting reviews of Type R’s yet I see them living in a town home or apartments with young children. Yes it’s fun to drive a Type R but really responsibilities should take priority over your superficial needs. I’m mean it’s your money, do as you please but living on maxed out credit and owning/financing a vehicle that takes up more than 50% of your net income is not a wise decision.

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  8 месяцев назад

      I believe if you can’t pay for it cash, don’t buy it. I’m in Florida btw

  • @TJ-Thekid
    @TJ-Thekid 10 месяцев назад

    I get 425 miles on one tank of gas …. 28 is low gas mileage for that car …. I get 33.9

  • @otistudios
    @otistudios 10 месяцев назад

    the lags can't be fixed.... sadly

  • @MrTDM09
    @MrTDM09 10 месяцев назад

    Didn’t think I’ll see you in a FL5

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +1

      Took quite a bit of thinking, but I landed on it for various reasons. Will be sharing those thoughts, as they are A LOT of thoughts.

    • @MrTDM09
      @MrTDM09 10 месяцев назад

      @@FlyinGato coo. Looking forward to seeing it. I built and tuned the first gen K so I’m comfortable doing that line of work. This is a new breed of K. I just picked my FK8 last month

  • @BlackMirror_fk8
    @BlackMirror_fk8 10 месяцев назад

    El gatitoooo meow meow

  • @1996ikey
    @1996ikey 10 месяцев назад

    He never cared for the pickups or vet or bmw all he ever wanted n needed was s2 n type r

  • @CSIG1001
    @CSIG1001 10 месяцев назад

    i dont like the new civic. get a tesla plaid or performance model y or model s. the suspension was adjust on the 2020 FK8 ,

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +1

      if you have an FK8, there's NO need for an FL5

    • @carlotlife5013
      @carlotlife5013 10 месяцев назад

      Nobody gives a shit about a boring ass straight line performance electric car. Soulless junk

  • @loucee8358
    @loucee8358 10 месяцев назад

    Don't crash it

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад

      I’ll try my best

  • @jauxed
    @jauxed 10 месяцев назад +1

    You shouldn't mention Porsche into this. 🤦‍♂️

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад

      I almost bought a 992 carrera T, after driving a few 991s, and 2 992s, I thought the type R is 95% as good at 1/3 of the price.

    • @jauxed
      @jauxed 10 месяцев назад

      Dude, I drove both on the street and on the track. You compared it on driving on the highway which most cars are good...come on.

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад

      I’ll admit, the 911 is of course better, the balance, the build quality, the performance… but, at least so far, the Type R is scratching the Porsche itch. If the FL5 doesn’t overheat too badly, I think it’ll stop me from wanting to get a 911z

  • @chuckcribbs3398
    @chuckcribbs3398 10 месяцев назад

    Why would you buy a car in NY??!! The taxes on the car are WAY more than most other States. I guess you have money to blow.

    • @victorandrade7940
      @victorandrade7940 10 месяцев назад

      You pay taxes for the state you live in. Not where you buy it. BS but it's true.

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +1

      I pay Florida sales tax, no biggie

    • @victorandrade7940
      @victorandrade7940 10 месяцев назад

      @@FlyinGato CA sales tax is bad. 😂
      I've probably paid tens of thousands in taxes for all of mine.

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +1

      CA is a tough state to live in, my condolences bro

  • @hotdognobun
    @hotdognobun 10 месяцев назад

    That is the worst choice you ever made! It's embarrassing to drive such an ugly car you should be ashamed of even having it in your driveway....Ok now I made you hate it, can you now sell it to me cause I can't find it anywhere in my area😂

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад

      haha! love it

  • @tortuga7160
    @tortuga7160 10 месяцев назад

    Thats not a type r. Its not white 😂

    • @FlyinGato
      @FlyinGato  10 месяцев назад +1

      you know I love the champ white, but the FL5 needs more flare, especially compared to the FK8, so I think red is the right color to add some zing

    • @tortuga7160
      @tortuga7160 10 месяцев назад

      @@FlyinGato Right choice for sure!