Seam sealer cracking on strut tower

[toomanyhondas]

Anyone else noticing this in their engine bay?
Car is stock. 3,800 miles. 1 track day @ big willow

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[toomanyhondas]

 

[Mobias]

My 2024 is also getting cracks on the seam sealing. Not sure if it's actually a concern though.

 

[HKSpeed]

The rubber sealer at a jack point fell off today. I wonder if it's the same material.

 

[toomanyhondas]

Bummer to see lower quality materials being used. My 91 crx with 130k miles (tracked multiple times) doesn't have any of these issues. Not too concerned about it, just disappointed. I guess it highlights the rigidity of car in some areas and flex in others.

 

[TheFactor]

Maybe a strut tower brace can help ?
Just added a PRL Throwback brace on mine . Beautiful functional brace and fits Perfectly

 

[blueroadster]

The rubber sealer at a jack point fell off today. I wonder if it's the same material.

Different materials. Jack point area is undercoating whereas PICs in this thread are seam sealer.

 

[toomanyhondas]

Maybe a strut tower brace can help ?
Just added a PRL Throwback brace on mine . Beautiful functional brace and fits Perfectly

Clean! Might have to pick one up.

 

[TheFactor]

Clean! Might have to pick one up.

Cool ! Nice fun mod to install to just 6 bolts and slap it on that’s it . Then torque them down to honda specs and your good to go. Just took mine for a quick drive first time since the install and feels good definitely stiffer but in a good way .

 

[PNEUMA]

Cusco since day 2 on my car.
Had Cusco bars on my 01 WRX wagon 24 years ago, so knew this was a must buy.
with the strut mounts practically part of the firewall on the FL5, I wonder if there is much benefit though?

 

[TypeRD]

Cusco since day 2 on my car.
Had Cusco bars on my 01 WRX wagon 24 years ago, so knew this was a must buy.
with the strut mounts practically part of the firewall on the FL5, I wonder if there is much benefit though?

Probably not a huge benefit, but it’s a relatively inexpensive part and it dresses up the engine bay a bit.

 

[TheFactor]

Probably not a huge benefit, but it’s a relatively inexpensive part and it dresses up the engine bay a bit.

Definitely stiffens it up it’s a night a day difference. I’d also be willing to bet it takes some stress off the addressed areas .
Observation from someone that just installed one and drove it before and after .
Bonus yes it dresses it up nicely

 

[TypeRD]

Definitely stiffens it up it’s a night a day difference. I’d also be willing to bet it takes the the stress off the addressed areas .
Observation from someone that just installed one and drove it before and after .
Bonus yes it dresses it up nicely

I’ve read mixed things, which is understandable given people’s differing suspension and wheel/tire setups. I’ve considered getting one. I’m just not sure which I’d go with.

 

[TheFactor]

I’ve read mixed things, which is understandable given people’s differing suspension and wheel/tire setups.

Yes I also heard many different opinions l. Really didn’t know what to expect and really just bought it for looks and a throwback to the Acura type R . I was very surprised from the results and again wasn’t expecting much since some have said there wasn’t any difference or very little. I haven’t had it on the twisties yet and the car was so good before I doubt I’ll notice a difference on the street . For me it feels more stable and it was stable before and absolutely stiffer now . I like it a lot it gives this FL5 a different feel for sure . PRL Did a great job !
EDIT: As far as recommendations there are some nice looking ones out there so it’s just a matter of taste. I liked the old school look so went with the PRL Throwback and it fit like a glove. It felt like the suspension stiffened up but in a good way I really like the feel . I noticed right when I drove it off the driveway .

 

[Nothing]

Seam sealer shouldn't crack, it is supposed to form a moisture barrier at welded panel interfaces, where paint would definitely crack. Crack means moisture will eventually seep into unpainted areas and rust.

See if your dealer can file a warranty claim, but don't mention track day...

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