I like your strategy on the wood trim shaping tool as a side by side comparison of how the inner fender is dented. Will you attempt to pull it out? May have to get a shop to do this on a frame rack.
Not bad at all really. Someone could fix this and still have a decent FL5 for under $35k. Whats the odometer reading? Extremely lucky with no airbag deployments as those get costly especially with the dash and sending off the SRS module for a reset.
When you have an opportunity, could you provide some pics of the Black Shadow TE37s in face 2 for the 19x9.5 +36 similar to how you photographed the other TE37s above?
Interesting story, but I still don't believe your opinion. The FL5 will follow in the FK8 footsteps - remain in production for as long as that generation base Civic goes. The final year will see an LE edition which will include the iconic Phoenix Yellow paint scheme. A black interior package...
This is how misinformation gets spread. A simple noise regulation will requite an additional noise baffle within the exhaust to meet such a regulation. Honda is not going to lose millions of dollars in lost sales along with the extensive R&D and factory tooling for the FL5.
The alcantara dash and door panels are nice on this black package, but personally enjoy the red carpet and seats in the "regular" Type-Rs. For those that opt for that Black package, they better get some ceramic window tint on that windshield as I can see the UV rays just eating away at that...
Honda will just engineer another baffle within the exhaust. I'm still adamant that the FL5 is here to stay until all 11th gen Civics cease production just like the FK8 and its corresponding 10th gen Civics.
Honda will simply engineer another baffle within the exhaust to meet requirements. The Prelude is a complete turd compared to the FL5, but that's a whole different conversation.
Until I see an LE FL5 become available with the Phoenix Yellow paint, then I'll know its on the way out. This black edition with black seats, carpet and other misc. tidbits will not be a sendoff model. The FL5 will follow in the FK8 LE's footsteps for when production is coming to an end.
Dealers can claim all they want with whatever BS they spew out just to create a sense of urgency with customers. With the amount of money for R&D, engineering, marketing and production line tooling - the FL5 is here to stay within production for as long as the LX/Sport/Sport Touring 11th gen...
Not bad of an option. I got lucky and scored a never used Acura RL spare and jack kit from a wrecked RL. Best $45 I've ever spent at the pick a part. You have to use a hood prop rod to reach in the backseat opening and flip the switch to get the trunk open though as they are electonic and...