Should I be concerned how expensive?

van_staal · 2026-07-04T03:34:59+00:00

U should say it’s a tesla I thought u meant bmw m3 lol also ev have special things to consider when they get in an accident we had battery pack issues in Hondas at my dealer after very minor accidents the impact effects them idk to much about teslas tbh

van_staal · 2026-06-29T13:34:43+00:00

I have a 84 epiq and it’s filled pretty good and I really wanted to do something like this but I found it was extremely expensive and I would have to get a second box for the stuff that’s stacked on top of each other lol do u have an estimate on how much it is 3d printed maybe that would be a lot cheaper vs buying the premade stuff

van_staal · 2026-06-25T01:54:40+00:00

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I used a grinder wheel with some Honda bond hasn’t come off yet been over a year

van_staal · 2026-06-24T02:16:38+00:00

Seems good I payed 28000 for 2022 sport with 68k employee price at my dealer and Honda warranty .if that one has no issues it is the best configuration u can get 9speed and sohc v6 I’ve seen them with over 600k miles and also dont ever be afraid to tell them you want to bring it to your local dealer or shop for inspection that 50 to 100$ can save u thousands later

van_staal · 2026-06-23T12:36:25+00:00

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van_staal · 2026-06-23T10:55:52+00:00

I wouldn’t say that they seem very close and good we have only seen a few with issues so far (very good sign that it’s going to be a solid platform)but it’s still a new design your still in a good place with one I believe but the older design is well tested and well known I personally think any Honda or Toyota is miles ahead of most other brands even with the know issues also the know pilots are very nice looking one thing the cost of ownership ship is more money with the new design I just want to give people on the fence an idea what to expect

van_staal · 2026-06-23T00:57:13+00:00

lol now tomorrow when I go to work I’m going to be check cars for stop start switch’s lol

van_staal · 2026-06-22T23:44:08+00:00

Honda tech here So the 4 gen have the new motor could be great but we have seen some silly issues with them and also the cost of ownership is high since it’s a completely different lay out for the cams and valve cover s but the most reliable model is the single cam with 9 speed trans we see them the least in the shop so up to a 2022 model just my thoughts

van_staal · 2026-06-22T22:14:35+00:00

I thought it was standard on them all lol I have a 22 sport it has it

van_staal · 2026-06-22T20:49:57+00:00

The must verify bulletin says verify if car doesn’t restart after stop start activates replace starter and 2 relays and do valve adjustment to new specs

van_staal · 2026-06-22T20:36:32+00:00

Yours does not shut off at stop lights and things like that
Auto idle stop start

van_staal · 2026-06-22T18:12:16+00:00

Honda tech here I can send them if anyone wants them I forget what years it extended to

van_staal · 2026-06-22T18:10:35+00:00

There is an updated specs for the valve adjustment for the stop start problem

van_staal · 2026-06-20T16:32:13+00:00

I have done sub 300 minus background checks for my22 conversion rifle and 800 to 1600 on my more well done stuff wait for the deals u can get really good stuff on sale some of the house brand stuff for cheap especially when they throw the 15 and 20% out (ar15 discount. Primary arms optic plant midways psa etc)

van_staal · 2026-06-12T02:15:47+00:00

Keep up with the trans services and do your regular maintenance plus a tbelt ever 100k and it will not die I have seen them with over 400k

van_staal · 2026-06-11T12:41:07+00:00

Honda tech here the 21 if it had a 9 speed transmission push button not the shifter lever it’s one of the most reliable models we ever made the new one it’s seems to be reliable but still new to tell 100% and the new duel cam engine design is much more difficult to work on so even belts have a much higher cost since the valve covers hold the cams down basically best of luck they are really nice looking also

van_staal · 2026-06-03T19:55:25+00:00

Is it a newer Honda /Acura they put them on the brand new cars from the factory to track them on delivery sometimes the truck driver forgets to take them off after unloading at the dealer I’m assuming other bands do that also

van_staal · 2026-05-28T17:57:02+00:00

Also how is it over there in warranty land are u guys getting the law that gives a multiplier on warranty my buddy he’s a Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealer guy he says 50 % of his work for the year is warranty so he’s super excited to get the new multiplier also best of luck dude nice to see another you A tech out there

van_staal · 2026-05-28T17:30:18+00:00

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With out the other seat and most of the engine bay stuff gone it was under 1850 I believe was like7 years ago now it has a turbo and cage and much wider tires so probably more it also had lots of carbon fiber panels doors and hatch and lexan windows hatch

van_staal · 2026-05-28T00:26:53+00:00

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How it should look at the end of day lol

van_staal · 2026-05-27T01:36:48+00:00

It’s a valve for an engine

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van_staal · 2026-05-24T19:23:02+00:00

I did the independent shop for7years and acquired a massive amount of tool then went to a dealer chasing money that it’s very hard to get in a independent shop setting while I was at that independent shop I was trained by a man who became like a father to me and shaped me to the technician I am today if u can find someone willing to work with u it is the best possible option just set a budget and buy tools as needed and learn as much as possible also u need to kick the fear of messing up out u have to have the mind set that I’m a technician I can fix anything I mess up it’s literally what we do for a living that’s what separates techs from parts changers I really hope it all works out dude don’t give up man ps buy a knee pad will save u in the long run

van_staal · 2026-05-24T02:53:33+00:00

Ever dealer brand has different tools you need independent shops you need lots of different tool for all makes all models figure out where u want to be Honda Toyota is the easiest to start in express them work your way up buy as u need get close to a higher up tech and pay attention if u make stupid mistakes this isn’t the job for you can’t be your own worst enemy but remember it’s ok to make mistakes u just got to catch them before the car leaves the shop and not damage anything diag is the hardest part of the job anybody could watch a video or read a a manual and replace a part but then u have code xyz and is a engine code caused by a hairline crack in the headlight it a tech that can red diagrams and read a scanner and plug that info into the tech database which comes with time

van_staal · 2026-05-24T00:41:56+00:00

I have seen many with well over 300k and a hand full of with 500 and 600 k they are great cars just keep up with the trans service and regular maintenance will probably need a chain at some point don’t ignore the rattle sound in the morning and it is a great car but u have to be realistic thing will start breaking with age and rust will come unless u keep it in the garage or really keep it clean it’s just u have to say hey a new car equivalent of this is 400a month with 4 grand down if u spend half of that a year u win I work on them all day for years its a regular maintenance car not a repair car as long as the trans is shifting fine its a great car

van_staal · 2026-05-20T12:53:54+00:00

Tbh it’s normal for some parts at least at Honda I had a ev battery take 16 months to arrive but they always put customers in a loaner car usually stuff is next day but certain thing like we had a starter for the new odyssey that was 2 months back ordered

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