2020 Honda Varis Widebody Civic Type R/FK8 - Kenneth Graepsey Dioso

I started with a 94 Integra, Scion TC, Honda Prelude, Toyota 86, and Lexus IS250 which all I sold and now I currently own a 2015 Subaru STI and a Honda Civic Type R. I’ve been wanting to get into Type R, however, I couldn’t find the right one for my taste.

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2020 Honda Varis Widebody Civic Type R/FK8

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2020 Honda Varis Widebody Civic Type R/FK8

Kenneth Graepsey Dioso

Instagram: @_itzzkenn

Photographer: @_itzzkenn

Performance Stats: Custom-tuned by @mikethetuner and currently pushing 378 HP & 366 TRQ

My nickname is Ken, 32 years old, I was born on July 3, 1989, and raised in the Philippines until 2002 when I migrated here to San Jose USA.

I went to college for a medical program and graduated back in 2009. After working in a hospital for roughly 5 years I realized that it was not for me. I went ahead and applied at Tesla Auto Manufacturing where I currently work as an Associate Manager. I am a stay-at-home person, an individual that loves to sleep, watch anime, play video games, collect anime toys and lastly I’m into tuner cars which is an expensive hobby.

When I was a kid I was interested in cars but I had no plans nor cross my mind to modify or customise one. However, playing a lot of video games such as Need for Speed, and Gran Turismo and watching the Fast and the Furious movie series got me into customising. It's an unexplainable feeling, of excitement and satisfaction.

As stated that I am into tuner cars. I’ve owned a lot of cars on different platforms. I started with a 94 Integra, Scion TC, Honda Prelude, Toyota 86, and Lexus IS250 which all I sold and now I currently own a 2015 Subaru STI and a Honda Civic Type R. I’ve been wanting to get into Type R, however, I couldn’t find the right one for my taste. When Honda released the new type R/FK8 in 2016 with its current features and design - I already decided to get one someday when financial permits, which I did and I loved it.

I’ve driven a lot of cars as stated previously including M3 BMW and AMG cars. The FK8 gives and provides a different feeling driving the car. Yes, I agree fk8 does not have a lot of power compared to M3 and etc. but the driving experience gives its own unique feeling, even on long drives and especially on spirit driving.

To put it in perspective when I get stressed from work or any challenges I take the FK8 for a drive and it provides the smiles per gallon. Also, being the only FK8 in North California that is in Full Varis Widebody Catalog is a grateful and blessed feeling. And something that I am proud of with my achievements.

What makes my car stand out, to be honest, is hard to explain for me. But with the FWD on this vehicle has its own unique experience, steering response is on point, the chassis is pretty stiff and gives a solid feel on sharp turns, and the drive modes provide a different feeling as well. With a couple, of power mods bolt on and custom tuned, it wakes the car more and provides the next level of experience.

What do you think?

Please leave your comments in the comments section at the bottom of the page

Build List

Exterior

Gyeon Ceramic Coated Infinite,
Varis F/R Widebody Kit,
Varis Cooling Bonnet Carbon Hood,
Varis Carbon Hood Ducts,
Varis Front Bumper w/ Carbon Lip,
Varis Carbon Extension Lip,
Varis Front Carbon Double Cannards,
Varis Side Skirt w/ Carbon Underboard,
Varis Carbon Rear Diffuser,
Varis 1580 GT Carbon Widebody Wing,
Chasing Js Titanium Bolts (Varis Wing),
Mugen Window Visor,
OEM Carbon Fiber SVM,
LE Civic Black Badge,
Custom License Plate “CT RWRR”,
Nightrunner Windshield Banner,
APR Performance CF Fender Vent

Interior

Recaro Sportster GT Black/Red,
Recaro Sliders w/ Height Adjustment,
Wedge Style Seat Brackets,
Studio RSR Roll Cage in Gunmetal Finish,
Studio RSR Harness Reel,
Nightrunner x Willans Seat Harness Black,
H3R MaxOut Fire Extinguisher - Chrome,
Course Cam-Lock Extinguisher Quick Release,
DID Leather Door Strap,
DID Hondata Holder w/ Red Accent,
Mugen Push Button Start,
Mugen CF Rear View Cover,
Mugen Door Inner Protector,
Narita Dogfight Steering Wheel,
NSX Honda Horn - Red,
WB Short Hub & SRD Kit,
WB x Likewise Rapfix GTC - Purple,
Chasing Js Titanium Steering Wheel Bolts,
Chasing Js Titanium Hub Bolts,
Carbonmyride Door/Window Switch,
Sweidit Leather Shift Boot w/ Red Stripe,
Sweidit Cluster Hood Leather Black w/ Red,
Sweidit Shifter Panels Leather Red out/Black In,
Sweidit Center Rails Leather Red out/Black In,
Sweidit Arm Rest Leather Red Out/Black In,
Window Tint 20% Front | 5% Rear,
Hybrid | Raceseng Shift Collar - Red,
Seeker | Raceseng Shift Knob,
3D Max Spider Kagu Mats,
Kuda Mount Base w/ Red Stitching,
ProClip Adjustable Holder w/ Charging Mount,
OEM Rear SeatBack Protection,
Spoon Rear View Mirror

Lighting & Electronics

Morimoto Headlights,
Mugen LED Taillight,
Mugen Hydrophilic SVM,
Seeker Gauge Pod,
Defi Control Advance Unit,
Defi Advance BF Turbo Gauge,
Defi Advance BF Water Temp Gauge,
Rear Reflector Sequential Light,
Footwell Light w/ Dimmer Control,
3rd Brake Module Flashing,
DRL | High | Fog Module,
LED Brake Flashing,
LED Interior Upgrade,
Red Hella Horn w/ Adapter Harness,
BlackVue DR750x-2CH Plus w/ B-124x,
JDM Yellow Foglight w/ Harness,
JDM Mood Interior Red Light,
Meledesign Battery Tray w/ Custom Engravings,
AntiGravity ATX30 Restart Battery

Performance | Engine

Hondata Race Version,
E-Tuned by Mikethetuner,
Invidia R400 Ti-Tip Exhaust,
HKS BOV Black Edition,
PRL Intake w/ Carbon Box,
PRL x PTP Turbo Blanket,
PRL Intercooler Black,
PRL Charge Pipe Kit,
Dream Automotive Throttle Body Hose,
Rampage Titanium Turbo Inlet Pipe,
Custom Varis Titanium Fuse Box Cover,
Password JDM Carbon Fuse Box,
Password JDM Carbon Cooling Plate,
Password JDM Carbon Side Frame Shield,
Hasport LE Red Engine Mounts 62a,
Hasport Rear Motor Mount 62a,
Mishimoto Catch Can w/ Red Bracket,
Hybrid Racing Short Shifter,
Radium Coolant Expansion Tank,
Js Racing Engine Valve Cover,
Seeker Engine Oil Cap,
Chasing Js Titanium Rad ExpCap,
Chasing Js Titanium Washer Cap,
Chasing Js Titanium Oil Dipstick,
Chasing Js Titanium Engine Cover,
Chasing Js Titanium Engine Bay Bolts,
Chasing Js Titanium Strut Tower Nuts,
Chasing Js Titanium Strut Bar Shaft,
Chasing Js Titanium Valve Cover Bolts,
Carbon Fiber Hood Strut

Chassis & Suspension

CKS Suspension Coilovers,
Swift Springs Upgrade,
Chasing Js Titanium Camber Plate Bolts,
HKS Suspension Error Canceller,
SPC Rear Camber Arms,
StanceParts Air Cup Lift w/ Tank,
Beatrush Titanium Front Strut Bar,
Beatrush Titanium Rear Strut Bar,
Cusco Front Power Brace,
Cusco Rear Power Brace

Brakes

Brembo BBK Brakes,
Paragon 2 Piece Front Rotors,
Paragon Titanium Shims,
Paragon 350mm Rear Rotors,
Project Mu NS-C Pads,
Project Mu G-Four Brake Fluid,
Goodridge Phantom SS Lines

Wheels & Tires

TE37 Saga S Plus 18x10.5 +15 - Gloss Black,
TE37 Time Attack Center Caps,
Michelin Pilot Sports 4S | 295/30/18,
Project Kics T1 Monolith,
Neo w/ Red Inserts,
Project Kics Hubcentric Rings

Who did the work?

Brian’s Garage worked on my Varis Widebody Kit and performance parts, Almaden’s Collision on the paintwork & clear coats on my carbon fibre parts. HTL Motorsports on my suspension, air cup lift system and brake upgrades. Auto Innovation on my camber arms and custom alignment. WD Garage for my wheels and tire mounts. Speed Element on my Defi Gauges. Studio RSR installed my roll cage. The rest of the parts I installed them myself.

Future Plans

I would like to take a quick break from customising/modifying the FK8 and to recoup financially, but here are the future plans for the FK8:

PRL Helix AOS
PRL AOS Install Kit
PRL AOS Drain Kit
PRL Inlet Pipe
Spoon Bump Steer Kit
Spoon Front Rigid Collars
Spoon Rear Rigid Collars
Blitz Rear Garnish

There is also a plan to get into another platform for me to customize as soon as I am done with the FK8. It's still early to tell which platform I am going with in the future.

Advice/Tips

A lot of car enthusiasts wanted to speed everything up to show and the majority are getting distracted by the clout as well. And end up making bad decisions and spending more. I’ve learned that from experience. Just be patient and take your time, trust the process. Modifying a car is not a race, it's a journey. Be honest, respect another car enthusiast as well as their build and stay humble at all times.

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Aside from being grateful for your own achievements and proud to showcase them to everyone for what you accomplished. You get to meet new people that can be learned from each other, and expand your knowledge in the car scene as well in life with their own personal experiences. And seeing other car enthusiasts with their own growth and achievements is good to see and watch.

Dream Car

Nissan R34 and Mclaren

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