Aftermarket bushings will definitely help with the bite, but they'll come with the downside of drying out if you go for poly bushings. Will get super super loud when that happens.
Damn man, I'm really sorry this is happening to you. I remember having the same issue with my rear sway bar on an old car where everyone told me it was normal and an independent shop finally figured out that the issue was my end links not being adjusted properly.
Hopefully driving that second...
So I was always under the impression that the two physical hatches were identical (even material wise). Haven't checked for a part number, but a quick Google search tells me there might be some minor dimensional differences.
In either case the materials would be the same from what I understand...
I think the only real way to answer your question is to drive another type r and see how it feels. The way you're describing how it was before you had the rack replaced is a lot like how mine drives now (if I were to describe it). The car has a somewhat difficult to turn wheel (I have it on the...
Electronic handling system, just using it to refer to the whole system including the EPS (electronic power steering) motor - though I don't think that's a commonplace term 😅
Oh it's not my dealer, I wouldn't trust a dealer with anything, this is something a buddy with a type r, and a coworker of mine with a crv have all experienced. We threw my FL5 and their cars up on a lift and did some inspection. The steering column has play naturally that's amplified by the...
I haven't had the recall done and I have a 2025 (so I don't think mine is on the list). I've seen your post over on another thread, and I have that slight play with the knocking sound when I turn the wheel quickly while stationary. As far as I understand, this is purely "cosmetic", the play is...
How did they fuck up a drain bolt on a cars first oil change? That's when it's torqued from factory and isn't hard to get off.
Either they're talking about the crush washer or they stripped it. You should ask more questions.