This is my unofficial analysis:
The old design spec for the return spring was too high. This can result in the grease being pushed out of the worm gear's contact interface. What's interesting to note is that all non type R 22+ Civics have one part, and the Type R another.
My guess is that the...
You guys worry too much. It’s the same process as the regular civic. Wait a few months and get it done. I don’t think there’s been a report of sticky steering on the FL5 like the 22+ regular cars anyways.
Give me month or so to report back.
Maybe they will rush it and cause my steering to be off balance. I’m thinking it can compensate for how my wheel came off centre from the factory :p
My best guess is because the car is made in Japan the windshield uses a different supply chain hence difference part number. Getting the bloody part over here from the other side of the world adds the $$$$ since it's not a high production car. I'd bet it's the same physical specs as the sport...
Agreed. I’m just about to swap to winter tires so I figured for this season a dealer alignment beats whatever my car has now post commuting the summer/fall season.
Canadians make less money than Americans do overall. So the auto makers reduce their margins to still make a sale.
Smaller profit for them is better than no profit.