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[Two Step Performance]

Just keep making the dealer fix it?

Seems like a reliability issue... So with enough evidence that's class action stuff.

To play devil's advocate here, I recently saw someone who's track day was ruined (hundreds of dollars gone and a day wasted) by a failed OEM expansion tank. No doubt that Honda/Acura should "fix it for good" - but sometimes it makes more sense to take care of things yourself.

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[Victorofhavoc]

To play devil's advocate here, I recently saw someone who's track day was ruined (hundreds of dollars gone and a day wasted) by a failed OEM expansion tank. No doubt that Honda/Acura should "fix it for good" - but sometimes it makes more sense to take care of things yourself.

This is why we carry spares when we go to the track for all common things... Abs sensors, rotors, pads, coolant, oil, etc. No car is perfect when you really start pushing it, even Porsche cars (which are much more reliable when pushed than most other vehicles).

This doesn't sound like people are replacing it for track use though... Just "I expect it to fail" which seems like a big shame. It's like water pumps on the VWs. We need a class action if they're really this fragile.

 

[Frenzal]

Just keep making the dealer fix it?

Then next time, it may happen while you are on a road trip and can't continue or come back...

Or you might ruin your engine from loosing too much coolant...

Or you might have to wait for weeks because the part is B/O...

Thought it was easier to just fix it and be sure it won't leak in the future.

But to each is own.

 

[optronix]

I'm kinda with @Victorofhavoc on this. I don't fully understand why people just assume the part will fail, WITHOUT some sort of class-action if it's been happening since the FK8.

 

[whtciv2k]

Just keep making the dealer fix it?

Seems like a reliability issue... So with enough evidence that's class action stuff.

Since the car is already in production it may be cheaper for Honda to keep replacing them rather than issue a recall would be my guess

 

[whtciv2k]

Then next time, it may happen while you are on a road trip and can't continue or come back...

Or you might ruin your engine from loosing too much coolant...

Or you might have to wait for weeks because the part is B/O...

Thought it was easier to just fix it and be sure it won't leak in the future.

But to each is own.

This is where my head is at. More for piece of mind.

 

[StingertimeNC]

That's why I grabbed a spare OEM replacement. It was cheaper than aftermarket. If it happens at the track, I have the tools, coolant, and the spare tank ready to roll.

 

[Victorofhavoc]

That's why I grabbed a spare OEM replacement. It was cheaper than aftermarket. If it happens at the track, I have the tools, coolant, and the spare tank ready to roll.

This is the way.

We're talking a coolant overflow tank, too... Not the water pump or radiator itself. Even if it leaks you'll likely get a drip for a long time from evaporative and some push loss near the seam before you have enough coolant loss to pose a problem. This is the highest point of the coolant system, and the normal purge is only an inch or so above the seam.

I find it pretty funny as a "performance car" this car doesn't have an oil temp gauge, a legitimate coolant temp gauge, nor a coolant level sensor. Ignorance = reliability... Just send it until it pops and then sell it ?

 

[SocalDE5]

Installed APR cooling plates
HR detent springs and shift bushings.
Gives a nice "notch" in gear feeling when shifting
And HR knob with boot collar.

I am definately up in HP.

I still have some small budget friendly items on the way still.
Cool photo from a honda meet too

 

[fushnica]

Installed APR cooling plates
HR detent springs and shift bushings.
Gives a nice "notch" in gear feeling when shifting
And HR knob with boot collar.

I am definately up in HP.

I still have some small budget friendly items on the way still.
Cool photo from a honda meet too

Wow that looks great!

 

[TacoShop]

I've done all of this over the last couple of months, but figured Id get caught up. Im not usually one for the murdered out look, but it just looks so good on this car. The pictures of the lights are taken with the sun directly at my back, so you can see how visible the lights still are during the day, and will be at night.

Done:
OEM window visors
OEM cargo net
OEM valve stem caps
Debadged (front, sides, rear)
Ceramic tint
Full front clear bra
Smoked rear lights
Rear rally armor mudflaps flaps

To be done:
OEM carbon lip spoiler
Rear black A mark
Front black illuminated A mark
Door panel A mark puddle projectors
Front Rally armor mudflaps

Near future:
Accord auto dimming + homelink mirror
Auto-tilting and folding mirror retrofit
New shift knob
Rear engine mount
Intake + turbo inlet
Wheels
Paint calipers

Future:
So much more

 

[UWU-mancer]

Still breaking it in. Has less than 90 miles so far. But I wanted to hear those pops and bangs so bad. So I put her in sport plus and rev’d to about 3k rpm ?

my inner child was pleased.

 

[dockleryxk]

Installed APR cooling plates
HR detent springs and shift bushings.
Gives a nice "notch" in gear feeling when shifting
And HR knob with boot collar.

I am definately up in HP.

I still have some small budget friendly items on the way still.
Cool photo from a honda meet too

looking tough! What coil pack cover is that?!

 

[SocalDE5]

looking tough! What coil pack cover is that?!

It is the chasinJs. I painted that gorgeous Ti majestic black pearl
And some sticker kit that just covers the top of the coils

 

[whtciv2k]

Installed the mishimoto coolant tank today!

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