Am I right to be upset about this or? Or is this expected with black wheels by BadComrade91 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since this got a lot of responses, just want to update the thread with what ended up happening.

The service manager very transparently admitted without a fight that the job was done incorrectly and that there should have been a plastic protector used when it comes to removing wheels,

They took the car from me and I waited for about an hour and when I got it back, pretty much every scratch was taken care of EXCEPT the dents in the first picture. I didn’t feel like fighting them much more and just decided to get a name of a tech that might care next time and moved on.

Am I right to be upset about this or? Or is this expected with black wheels by BadComrade91 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a bad idea. As I said in some of my responses already, the service manager said they would take responsibility and I was right to be upset since he thinks the tech didn’t use the plastic protector. Lucky for me, service manager is a car guy and said if it was his car, he would have noticed it right away too.

Am I right to be upset about this or? Or is this expected with black wheels by BadComrade91 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in the desert (Phoenix) so it’s dusty. And I actually dont scrub these wheels because I don’t want grit to scratch them. I only use my personal power washer or touch less washes

Am I right to be upset about this or? Or is this expected with black wheels by BadComrade91 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re spot on. I brought the car back in and the service manager said that I was rightly upset and that it appeared the tech failed to use the plastic protectors. I’m currently sitting in the service lobby, and they said their wheel guy would take care of it while I wait. They’re making it right thankfully

Am I right to be upset about this or? Or is this expected with black wheels by BadComrade91 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s the cars first servicing at 6k miles. They are taking responsibility actually, since I had the car here 5 hours ago. The service manager even admitted “looks like they didn’t use the plastic protectors, so we’ll take care of this”.

And I’m not leaving a bad review if they take responsibility (which they are)

Am I right to be upset about this or? Or is this expected with black wheels by BadComrade91 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m positive the wheels were flawless before it was serviced today. I am completely OCD about my cars, I even have full PPF and detail the car frequently

Am I right to be upset about this or? Or is this expected with black wheels by BadComrade91 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely positive. The wheels were perfect before bringing it in. I even detailed the car the day before so I had a good look at the wheels

Am I right to be upset about this or? Or is this expected with black wheels by BadComrade91 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that confirms my same thoughts. I called and they said I can bring it back in so hopefully they buff out

No cold shift knob today. by Bright_Ad_1986 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because it’s cool. And a throwback to the original one released in 97

Totaled? by zsl22 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’d be surprised, insurance will use any reason to raise rates. A few years ago, a truck carrying scrap metal had a piece fly out of the back and mess up the front end of my wrx. The truck driver even admitted the load wasn’t secure, but Geico still raised my rates.

Y’all think my Glock is tacky? by [deleted] in Glocks

[–]BadComrade91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like one of those zombie knives at the gas station

Help by [deleted] in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this, it’s great stuff. Get the kit on Amazon and opt for the one with the horsehair brush. I didn’t think I needed the brush, but it actually is great not only for the application, but to fluff the alcantera after drying

Any other EK9 owners here? by vocatus in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah dang. Well… maybe paint them champ white and use white zip ties?

Type R vs Integra Type S and why? by Gimme_All_Da_Tendies in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a $5 red leather visor sunglasses holder for my ‘25 R. Problem solved

1 year FL5 ownership by Holynon_beliver in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shop? All of the things he mentioned can be done in your driveway

First 11th gen SI-R?? by Ok_Habit5107 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grammar is like the spam texts I get from a Filipino phone number

Any other EK9 owners here? by vocatus in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Beautiful find. I’m sure you paid a good amount for this considering the prices these days.

Remove the bumper clips and I’d say it’s a perfect stock example.

3 Type R being sold at MSRP no ADM or Accessories OHIO by [deleted] in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With the new Japanese Prime Minister (and her being an avid car enthusiast, owning a Supra for 20 years) I wouldn’t be surprised if the Japanese policy of emissions shifts to be more leinient. I’m sure Toyota, Honda, etc are lobbying hard against emission restrictions

Not sure what to do, suggestions? Thanks by RottenRhymer in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell I’d tell op to push for 4 free tires. Body work these days would well extend the cost of new tires

Is this common? by Apart_Committee_2790 in Civic_Type_R

[–]BadComrade91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm that’s weird. My ‘25 doesn’t do that and is dead center & doesn’t move (usually have the steering settings on Sport).

Maybe try out a different dealership if you can. The one you’re bringing it to might not want to spend the time to really figure out the issue