should i go to acura or honda dealership
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should i go to acura or honda dealership
ok guys i know many people will think this is a stupid post as do i, but im just so sceptical when other work on my car. but anyway you can see my set up in my signature, but i need to get a valve adjustment. do you guys think it matter what dealership i go to. also about hopw much does a valveadjustment cost?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SleepnCiViC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeh i ve heard is simple but i dont wanna mess w/ something ive never done be4. ive heard the dealer is only about 70-80 bucks</TD></TR></TABLE>
In Canada, it's about $150 USD. Do it yourself there are alot of webpages documenting step by step instructions
In Canada, it's about $150 USD. Do it yourself there are alot of webpages documenting step by step instructions
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Re: should i go to acura or honda dealership (SleepnCiViC)
I recommend taking it to an Acura dealer, not a Honda dealer. I could give you a bunch of reasons, but I'll leave it at that.
Maybe someone who lives nearby can recommend which dealer in your area is best for ITR service.
Maybe someone who lives nearby can recommend which dealer in your area is best for ITR service.
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Re: should i go to acura or honda dealership (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I recommend taking it to an Acura dealer, not a Honda dealer. I could give you a bunch of reasons, but I'll leave it at that.
Maybe someone who lives nearby can recommend which dealer in your area is best for ITR service.
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Maybe someone who lives nearby can recommend which dealer in your area is best for ITR service.
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that will work on your car hoo did your swap thay should b able to do a valve job 
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Re: should i go to acura or honda dealership (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I recommend taking it to an Acura dealer, not a Honda dealer. I could give you a bunch of reasons, but I'll leave it at that.
Maybe someone who lives nearby can recommend which dealer in your area is best for ITR service.
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I agree. At least at the Acura stealership the techs will know what they are working on.
Maybe someone who lives nearby can recommend which dealer in your area is best for ITR service.
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I agree. At least at the Acura stealership the techs will know what they are working on.
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Re: should i go to acura or honda dealership (Stock97ITR#50)
I took my Honda Civic with LS motor into a Honda dealer and they told me they could not service the car 
. I got mad and started playing dumb by saying "it says Honda motor company on the engine!" They still would not help me so I had to take it to Acura.
. I got mad and started playing dumb by saying "it says Honda motor company on the engine!" They still would not help me so I had to take it to Acura.
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Re: should i go to acura or honda dealership (arizsun21)
what kinda of tool do i need to do this?? how often are we supposed to do the valve adjust ment. the last time i had it done was by acura at about 35k and i'm at 53k.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SleepnCiViC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well no id like it if you gave me those reasons why, kinda of the point of my thread haa</TD></TR></TABLE>
Okay, here are a few of the reasons why I would take it to an Acura dealership and not a Honda dealership:
1. A lot of Honda dealerships refuse to work on any Acuras. Others will do so but only grudgingly.
2. If you have any problem with the repair, that dealership (as well as others) will be less likely to provide any kind of warranty for it.
3. An Acura dealership should have the most commonly used parts in stock. A Honda dealership won't.
4. Experience. You're a lot more likely to find techs who have worked on an ITR at an Acura dealership. And they will be more familiar with differences (and there are many) between the ITR and other Integras; a Honda dealership won't.
Those are just a few of the reasons.
If you lived in a small market area with a local Honda dealership, but where the nearest Acura dealership was a hundred miles away - there are plenty such places - then I would understand why you would want to consider the Honda dealership, despite these disadvantages. But you don't.
(Incidentally, I've tried getting service in such areas from Honda dealers, and they have actually turned down the work, which I find quite surprising.)
Okay, here are a few of the reasons why I would take it to an Acura dealership and not a Honda dealership:
1. A lot of Honda dealerships refuse to work on any Acuras. Others will do so but only grudgingly.
2. If you have any problem with the repair, that dealership (as well as others) will be less likely to provide any kind of warranty for it.
3. An Acura dealership should have the most commonly used parts in stock. A Honda dealership won't.
4. Experience. You're a lot more likely to find techs who have worked on an ITR at an Acura dealership. And they will be more familiar with differences (and there are many) between the ITR and other Integras; a Honda dealership won't.
Those are just a few of the reasons.
If you lived in a small market area with a local Honda dealership, but where the nearest Acura dealership was a hundred miles away - there are plenty such places - then I would understand why you would want to consider the Honda dealership, despite these disadvantages. But you don't.
(Incidentally, I've tried getting service in such areas from Honda dealers, and they have actually turned down the work, which I find quite surprising.)
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Re: should i go to acura or honda dealership (SleepnCiViC)
i say spend the money you would be paying a dealer to buy a Helm manual for your motor and a feeler gauge set and do it yourself.it isn't hard at all,as long as you take your time and follow the manual...not to mention the manual will help you learn oabout other parts of your car and be the most valuable tool you could have when doing almost anything to your car.75% of the questions posted on here could easily be answered by the person who posted it if they just had a shop manual 
i also have very little faith in dealership mechanics.there is both a honda and acura delaership within 10 miles of my house.i would'nt let EITHER of them touch my cars.it's amazing to me some of the peopel they hire to represent such a large corporation.i won't get into the numerous horror stories concerning dealership techs(including a few of my own),but i would say that if you do decide to take it to a dealer,wait while they do the adjustment.it shouldn't take tham long at all,and at least if they go out hauling *** in your car for a "test drive" you'll see them....
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i also have very little faith in dealership mechanics.there is both a honda and acura delaership within 10 miles of my house.i would'nt let EITHER of them touch my cars.it's amazing to me some of the peopel they hire to represent such a large corporation.i won't get into the numerous horror stories concerning dealership techs(including a few of my own),but i would say that if you do decide to take it to a dealer,wait while they do the adjustment.it shouldn't take tham long at all,and at least if they go out hauling *** in your car for a "test drive" you'll see them....
chris
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Re: should i go to acura or honda dealership (LillDragun)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LillDragun »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how often are we supposed to do the valve adjust ment.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can find the recommended maintenance schedule in your owner's manual. If you don't have one, you should buy one; you can do so here.
The schedule also appears in the service manual. If you intend to do any work on your own car, you should have one of those, too. You can buy one at the same link as the owner's manual.
You can find the recommended maintenance schedule in your owner's manual. If you don't have one, you should buy one; you can do so here.
The schedule also appears in the service manual. If you intend to do any work on your own car, you should have one of those, too. You can buy one at the same link as the owner's manual.
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Re: should i go to acura or honda dealership (SleepnCiViC)
DIY.
It really isn't that difficult. Just time consuming. And the tools alone is probably 1/3 what it'll cost for your first adjustment. But to answer your question ...
Acura dealership.
It really isn't that difficult. Just time consuming. And the tools alone is probably 1/3 what it'll cost for your first adjustment. But to answer your question ...
Acura dealership.
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Okay, here are a few of the reasons why I would take it to an Acura dealership and not a Honda dealership:
1. A lot of Honda dealerships refuse to work on any Acuras. Others will do so but only grudgingly.
2. If you have any problem with the repair, that dealership (as well as others) will be less likely to provide any kind of warranty for it.
3. An Acura dealership should have the most commonly used parts in stock. A Honda dealership won't.
4. Experience. You're a lot more likely to find techs who have worked on an ITR at an Acura dealership. And they will be more familiar with differences (and there are many) between the ITR and other Integras; a Honda dealership won't.
Those are just a few of the reasons.
If you lived in a small market area with a local Honda dealership, but where the nearest Acura dealership was a hundred miles away - there are plenty such places - then I would understand why you would want to consider the Honda dealership, despite these disadvantages. But you don't.
(Incidentally, I've tried getting service in such areas from Honda dealers, and they have actually turned down the work, which I find quite surprising.)
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the honda and acura dealer are almost directl;y across the street from one another around here. so convenience is the same, but you made some good points thanks.
Okay, here are a few of the reasons why I would take it to an Acura dealership and not a Honda dealership:
1. A lot of Honda dealerships refuse to work on any Acuras. Others will do so but only grudgingly.
2. If you have any problem with the repair, that dealership (as well as others) will be less likely to provide any kind of warranty for it.
3. An Acura dealership should have the most commonly used parts in stock. A Honda dealership won't.
4. Experience. You're a lot more likely to find techs who have worked on an ITR at an Acura dealership. And they will be more familiar with differences (and there are many) between the ITR and other Integras; a Honda dealership won't.
Those are just a few of the reasons.
If you lived in a small market area with a local Honda dealership, but where the nearest Acura dealership was a hundred miles away - there are plenty such places - then I would understand why you would want to consider the Honda dealership, despite these disadvantages. But you don't.
(Incidentally, I've tried getting service in such areas from Honda dealers, and they have actually turned down the work, which I find quite surprising.)
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the honda and acura dealer are almost directl;y across the street from one another around here. so convenience is the same, but you made some good points thanks.
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Re: should i go to acura or honda dealership (rated_r)
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best advice yet
best advice yet
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Re: should i go to acura or honda dealership (SleepnCiViC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SleepnCiViC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok guys i know many people will think this is a stupid post as do i, but im just so sceptical when other work on my car. but anyway you can see my set up in my signature, but i need to get a valve adjustment. do you guys think it matter what dealership i go to. also about hopw much does a valveadjustment cost?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can go to a local auto-mechanic. A valve adjustment can be done easily by any shop.
You can go to a local auto-mechanic. A valve adjustment can be done easily by any shop.
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lol very true. But as far as collision/body work, its the other way around...weird..
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lol very true. But as far as collision/body work, its the other way around...weird..