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Leaky Strut? I just got a brand new one free @ 130000km!
Well I just got off the phone with Honda Canada, I told them that I replaced my right front strut at 80k and was upset because now the left side was leaking. Frustrated I went into the dealership to inquire about any good will coverage since SOOO many 01's strust leak, ofcourse I was only brushed off and sent to Honda Canada.
I called honda canada today, explained the situation, gave my VIN, the operator put me on hold and when he came back he said that there wasnt any formal extended warrenty, however I kept bugging him telling him sayings its real annoying to keep replacing these, and that Im just a poor university student.
He then offered me 1 free strut! *
the only catch is that I need to pay for the labour and the labour HAS to be done at a Honda dealership. Ah well I always vowed to never go to sisley again but if its for a free part why not!
I then called back and asked if I Could have a free allignment since we were messing with the suspension. He said the dealership would contact him and decide weather it should be a 4 wheel allignment or just the front but he would throw it in as long as the dealership deemed it neccasary.
Did I mention my car is at 130,000 km (80 778.255 mi for you yanks)!
Makes me glad I have a Honda and 2 Acura's in my drive way
btw Honda Canada - 416 299 3400
only on hold for like 3 minutes and total time was like 15 minutes, I wish all customer service calls went this smooth.
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just got pulled over the other day for having JDM yellow headlights, the cop told me it was illegal to have yellow lights, only white, any comments on this. i was just sittin in my slab with trunk poppin and my candy paint drippin off my doors.
I drive in the city too much and I put on a LOT of km's, I really dont want anything stiffer, Ive contemplated lowering my car but I drive all over toronto (like a maniac I might add) and theres plenty of potholes and road imprefections that and the fact that I like to take alleyways to cut tricky (and restricted) turns, so I enjoy my clearance.
Not to mention i am getting A FREE STRUT + allignment!
Last edited by AggressiveAdam; 05-11-2005 at 10:05 PM.
I drive in the city too much and I put on a LOT of km's, I really dont want anything stiffer, Ive contemplated lowering my car but I drive all over toronto (like a maniac I might add) and theres plenty of potholes and road imprefections that and the fact that I like to take alleyways to cut tricky (and restricted) turns, so I enjoy my clearance.
Not to mention i am getting A FREE STRUT + allignment!
you dont have to lower your car to get aftermarket struts. You can use them with your stock springs. Konis can be set to full stiff or full soft, you have choices. It doesnt matter wether you drive all over the city or alleys, this way you will be savings yourself trips to the dealer.
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hah yes the K series will make your car fly.
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just got pulled over the other day for having JDM yellow headlights, the cop told me it was illegal to have yellow lights, only white, any comments on this. i was just sittin in my slab with trunk poppin and my candy paint drippin off my doors.
There are no non-performance aftermarket struts at least as of 3-4 months ago. Monroe and the other big suspension companies haven't put out anything for the 7th gen civics.
I'm hoping by the time I need new struts again Monroe will have them out.
There are no non-performance aftermarket struts at least as of 3-4 months ago. Monroe and the other big suspension companies haven't put out anything for the 7th gen civics.
I'm hoping by the time I need new struts again Monroe will have them out.
Did I say they have to be non-performance, No I didnt. And yes there are aftermarket struts that are non-performance, the KYB GR-2.
just got pulled over the other day for having JDM yellow headlights, the cop told me it was illegal to have yellow lights, only white, any comments on this. i was just sittin in my slab with trunk poppin and my candy paint drippin off my doors.
Hey I have to ask now that Both of you are in the Same Thread..
What is up with Street's Sig of AA saying "the k series will make your car fly"
What the heck are you talking about? is the K series an engine code ?
The k series engine is the engine in the acura rsx's. This kid said by swapping one in the 7thgen that it will make the car fly, as in super fast.
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hah yes the K series will make your car fly.
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Originally Posted by McFLYsi
just got pulled over the other day for having JDM yellow headlights, the cop told me it was illegal to have yellow lights, only white, any comments on this. i was just sittin in my slab with trunk poppin and my candy paint drippin off my doors.
Sorry Bro... I didn't mean to get Offensive there... I'm just use to hitting the quote button, and I put in the screwy character refering to not having cheaper struts... But looking back I can see it was a bad place to put it so I apologize.
I didn't know about the KYB's, that's a good find, but it's still $120 plus shipping. I forget how much the OEM one is, but it's comparable. I swapped out both my front shocks in my truck for $40. That's the comparision I was trying to make. It would be nice if Monroe or someone put out a decent affordable shock. I'm pretty sure you can get shocks for the 6th gen civic's dirt cheap also, something to do with the design of the shock.
I always wondered why I quoted on that, but now that you said something im not in his sig no more. Ah well, fun while it lasted
mention honda included a free car wash
you are still in my sig, it just doesnt post it all the time.
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Originally Posted by AggressiveAdam
hah yes the K series will make your car fly.
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Originally Posted by McFLYsi
just got pulled over the other day for having JDM yellow headlights, the cop told me it was illegal to have yellow lights, only white, any comments on this. i was just sittin in my slab with trunk poppin and my candy paint drippin off my doors.
at least as of 3-4 months ago. Monroe and the other big suspension companies haven't put out anything for the 7th gen civics. 
