Well somehow I have two bent axles on my itr powered hatch.....

I'm fine with the autozone rotors and like the lifetime warranty on the axles... is the p/n the same for all 94+ abs equipped integra's?

If not, what's the difference?

 

bump

 

Little FYI I broke 3 sets within a month daily drivng my R. I honestly wouldn't even bother.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaRcB &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Little FYI I broke 3 sets within a month daily drivng my R. I honestly wouldn't even bother. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Ditto, they suck Ken. IMO, pick up either some OEM ($$$) or Raxles. Don't waste your time on the Autozones.

Jason-
who loves the rotors, but the axles just plain suck.

 

Ditto, I've heard this too - they suck. OEM or Raxles is the info I've heard many times (although I have no driect experience).

My mechanic reccomends something else also. I can get the name Monday if you want. However, his experience is on other Honda's, not on the R.

:edit: How did you bend them anyway?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jason Franza &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ditto, they suck Ken. IMO, pick up either some OEM ($$$) or Raxles. Don't waste your time on the Autozones.

Jason-
who loves the rotors, but the axles just plain suck.</TD></TR></TABLE>

FYI Pepboys/Autozone axles are rebuilt OEM axles.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blykins &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">FYI Pepboys/Autozone axles are rebuilt OEM axles.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Who gave you this info? The grease used in the rebuild process is not equivalent to the OEM/Raxles grease. If it was, I wouldn't have fried 2 of the Autozone axles in one track weekend.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jason Franza &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Who gave you this info? The grease used in the rebuild process is not equivalent to the OEM/Raxles grease. If it was, I wouldn't have fried 2 of the Autozone axles in one track weekend.</TD></TR></TABLE>

H-T gave me this info. Stock axles are fine even for high HP applications. If you are breaking axles alot then you need to look at your setup and see what is causing it besides the axles, maybe launch technique, weight of the car, slick size, etc.

 

First hand experience &gt; Word of mouth

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dan GSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">First hand experience &gt; Word of mouth</TD></TR></TABLE>

Explain. OEM axles and autozone axles have the same weaknesses b/c they are the same thing. OEM just isnt remanufactured, they are "brand new". I'm happy with either axles unless i'm doing over 400whp then i'd want to get some big beefy axles.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jason Franza &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Who gave you this info? The grease used in the rebuild process is not equivalent to the OEM/Raxles grease. If it was, I wouldn't have fried 2 of the Autozone axles in one track weekend.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Blykins is saying that when most people go to buy a set of autozone axles, they turn in a core. Lots of times these cores are broken OEM Axles.

These Axles then get remanufactured, so in turn, they are remanufactured OEM Axles. Are they OEM quality? No. You get what you pay for.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BenB &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Blykins is saying that when most people go to buy a set of autozone axles, they turn in a core. Lots of times these cores are broken OEM Axles.

These Axles then get remanufactured, so in turn, they are remanufactured OEM Axles. Are they OEM quality? No. You get what you pay for.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I understand that, as quite honestly that's what I did when I tried them. However, I was later informed by both Honda and Raxles that the grease they pack the joints with can handle much greater temperatures than the Autozones. This explained my dilemma perfectly. Like I said, just relaying a personal experience of mine.

That, and I just didn't want Kenny to have the same problem. Then again, they might work okay for street use. I've seen the way he drives though

 

Autozone/Advance/etc axles are probably remanned OEM... just like the brake parts, which is why there's a big *** core charge.

They suck because they are not re-assembled well at all and will come apart in very short order on track.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jason Franza &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I understand that, as quite honestly that's what I did when I tried them. However, I was later informed by both Honda and Raxles that the grease they pack the joints with can handle much greater temperatures than the Autozones. This explained my dilemma perfectly. Like I said, just relaying a personal experience of mine.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Raxles wants u to do business with them instead of autozone.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blykins &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Raxles wants u to do business with them instead of autozone.</TD></TR></TABLE>

An axle from Raxles wont implode in 5 laps.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">An axle from Raxles wont implode in 5 laps.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Neither will OEM. That sucks your having bad luck w/ OEM. Good thing the raxles are working better for you. BTW, how much are raxles?

 

If you buy a *new* OEM axle (not haphazzardly assembled autozone reman) you wont have any issues either.

Raxles are significantly cheaper than new OEM pieces - I think wholesale price is around $350 each.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jason Franza &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That, and I just didn't want Kenny to have the same problem. Then again, they might work okay for street use. I've seen the way he drives though </TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL

His r0lly-ball air freshener is all over the place.

 

OEM &gt; Reman OEM. Not the same thing at all. Look at what breaks - it's not the splines. You have to account for variations in driving also. Just because you have not broken a reman OEM yet does not mean it does not suck. All the labor that goes into changing them counts too. I'd reather spend a little more, than spend another day tearing down again, plus flush a track day (or a tow home) down the toilet on a failed rebuild.

 

been running a NAPA axel in my R for &gt; 30K miles - no problems at all (and it only cost like $80 or something...)

might be a viable, and cheaper alternative to a new stock axel...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Philly_NBP_R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">been running a NAPA axel in my R for &gt; 30K miles - no problems at all (and it only cost like $80 or something...)

might be a viable, and cheaper alternative to a new stock axel...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Lifetime warranty too. If it breaks, just take it back for a replacement for free.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blykins &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Lifetime warranty too. If it breaks, just take it back for a replacement for free. </TD></TR></TABLE>

If its costing you track time, or worse a race that is not a very good option to have.

 

I, too, recommend against Autozone axles. I have replaced my drivers side twice in the last 2 months, and it's ready to be replaced again. IMO, they are junk. I'll probably buy one at Bumper to Bumper (passenger side axle came from there and has held up great), and exchange the Autozone for an emergency backup.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If its costing you track time, or worse a race that is not a very good option to have.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I dont race so thats not a concern with me. Even if I was racing I dont think I could justify paying $700 for a set of axles. A local shop races at Road Atlanta all the time and their running stock axles and haven't had them break.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blykins &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Even if I was racing I dont think I could justify paying $700 for a set of axles.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you have sponsorship or contingency on the line, its a small price to pay to ensure reliability.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blykins &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> A local shop races at Road Atlanta all the time and their running stock axles and haven't had them break.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Stock (OEM) Axles != Autozone remans!!!!!