I think they are totally worth it! See post:
https://www.civicxi.com/forum/threads/spoon-rigid-collars-installed-on-fl5.51579/
To answer your question, I haven't lowered it. The gap was filled up with meaty tires (265/40/18).
I can confirm that this was the right part number and it was exact same product as OEM filter. These were assembled in Japan by Roki.
Anyway, I grabbed plenty of them for 37 bucks each but some dealerships here in SoCal didn't have them in stock and was charging $67 each to order them.
This...
Hey guys, Im trying to buy 3-4 OEM air filters and just realized they are Roki’s, made in Japan.
I tried Sprint’s but definitely need some OEMs for dusty road trips to protect my engine a little better. Im at 6000 miles and it is starting to look very bad. In fact, OEM filters are really solid...
Damn I'm so sorry hear that.
My mechanic dented/scratched my side skirt the other day while lifting the car and I just let that one slide and forgot about it. I hope things work out as you expect and settle with reasonable result! Love your optimism :)
Are there any covers that look bad enough so no one would care/find them interesting?
Weird question but I'm even thinking of buying an used SUV cover that has been beaten to death lol