Stay away from the Acura Carbon Fiber accessories, do not recommend.
https://www.integraforums.com/forum/threads/anyone-having-issues-with-carbon-fiber-exterior-oem.52495/
You forgot no spare tire!
Agree on most of these compromises but if you want a sporty car with a Manual transmission that can carry adult passengers in the rear seat your choice is extremely limited.
CTS V soon to be discontinued
BMW M $$$ more then Type S & R
We also winter in Fla. https://www.carbag.com/ for long term storage has been working for us for a dozen + years. Upon return when we unbag we will find a pile of nuts under the bag but so far they have not chewed through.
Another heat wave here in southern New England and the Integra radar / camera cruise control is picking up the heat mirages coming off the pavement as a motorcycle. The center display will briefly display a motorcycle and cruise control will slow down or in some cases apply the emergency...
That sucks. Here in the Republic of Massachusetts road repair is way, way, way, down the list of priority below every social program ever dreamed of. When road repairs are in process they usually make the roadway much much worse with washboard patchwork, rim bending abutments and transtions, and...
Short version: Manual transmission w/ a usable rear seat.
Long story: >
https://www.integraforums.com/forum/threads/%E2%80%9824-its-a-long-story%E2%80%A6w-pics.51471/#post-841813
Yes, dealership replaced rear wing and driver side mirror cap with the stipulation it was a one time only goodwill replacement. I was not happy with that response and also opened a case with Acura for fear the new pieces will delaminate as well.
The new mirror cap fits different compared to...
I implore my other forum members to contact Acura and file a complaint about the carbon fiber trim pieces. We should not be required to clear coat prior to installation unless stated so on the sales page description. Nor should we have to hand wash only. I live in New England it gets cold here...
My email to Acura Client Relations:
I have an issue with the Acura Carbon fiber trim pieces. The clear coat is pealing. My dealer offered to replace the defective parts as a “one time only goodwill gesture”. The service representative asked if a used a car wash. Occasionally I will use a...
Update: Friday September 6th. Having not heard back from the dealer I stopped in unannounced when I was at the UPS store next door. The service representative said to bring the car around and take a seat in the lounge. The rep came out and asked me if I used an automated car wash. I said...
https://www.integraforums.com/forum/attachments/bii19600-03-pdf.223725/
^ the instructions don’t mention having to clear coat trim pieces prior to installation.
So I called the dealership on July 29th explained to service writer what was happening. He said he would need to see the damage in person as he couldn’t tell from the pictures I sent. Drove out to the dealership he took a look and said he would order the parts and get back to me. I called...