HKS 83001-AH001 Front Brace (Carbon) for HONDA Civic Type-R (FL5)

Description HKS 83001-AH001 Front Brace (Carbon) for HONDA Civic Type-R (FL5)

The HKS 83001-AH001 carbon front brace is a precision-engineered chassis reinforcement component specifically developed for the Honda Civic Type-R (FL5). This brace is the result of a collaborative effort between HKS and GRAPHITE DESIGN, a renowned manufacturer of high-performance carbon golf shafts trusted by professionals. The carbon shaft utilized in this brace is engineered to deliver significant gains in torsional rigidity while maintaining exceptional vibration damping characteristics, improving both performance and comfort.

Unlike conventional metal braces, which can introduce excessive harshness and stiffness into the chassis, the carbon construction of the HKS front brace provides the ideal balance between strength and controlled flexibility. This allows the brace to suppress unwanted body flex during high-load cornering while simultaneously absorbing micro-vibrations and road disturbances that typically degrade ride quality. As a result, the driving experience becomes more linear, predictable, and confidence-inspiring — particularly in high-performance driving scenarios.

This model marks the first time HKS has produced a brace designed exclusively for front installation. Given the front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout of the FL5 chassis, reinforcing the front alone delivers meaningful performance benefits without requiring modifications to the vehicle’s interior. Additionally, the upper plate is precision-machined from lightweight aluminum and features a hollowed-out perimeter to reduce weight while enhancing visual appeal in the engine bay.

• High-strength carbon shaft developed in partnership with GRAPHITE DESIGN, a global leader in carbon shaft technology
• Significant increase in torsional rigidity — up to 150% over factory components — for improved chassis stability
• Carbon's inherent vibration damping reduces harshness and improves ride refinement during daily driving
• Enhanced steering response and feedback for greater control on both street and circuit
• Upper plate manufactured from lightweight, hollowed CNC-machined aluminum for reduced mass and a refined look
• Exclusive front-mount design tailored for the FL5 platform with no need for interior modifications

Kit Contents:

• Carbon Front Brace Shaft manufactured by GRAPHITE DESIGN
• CNC Machined Aluminum Upper Mounting Plate
• Complete Mounting Hardware Set
• Installation Manual