Assistance Please... I f*cked up hard...

[MYDC5R]

Guys im almost in tears... knew i should of taken it to a shop to get it fixed up






If you can't tell... i snapped the OEM Strut thread whilst trying to put the OEM Strut back on after i couldn't get the 3 bolts over my shockers (The 3 gold nuts).. Turns out the thread on them is fucked.... Great....

So i have two problems from one part...

Are these replaceable... the thread i snapped (it's not welded to the frame so im assuming it can be but i aint sure...)...
What about the 3 gold threads of the shocker??

Thanks guys

[ChargeR]

So the three gold coloured studs are damaged as well as the snapped stud? The one you snapped could be easily drilled out and just replaced with a bolt, you can access the other side easily from the wheel well.

The three studs on the strut top might be able to be knocked out and replaced, but I doubt that Honda will sell them separately so you would have to find something suitable from a fasteners supplier. This will necessitate disassembly of the strut also. You might be best to just get another top mount either second hand or from Honda (I would expect a cost of around $50-100 new though).

Don't feel bad, I nearly snapped some of those studs on my car, and I have been meaning to drill them out and replace them for some time.

[MYDC5R]

Well i rang honda.. They said the Top Mounts (the 3 gold threads) can be replaced seperately.. Just that top part needs to be replaced...
Question.. If ive been meaning to get coilovers, would you say this is a perfect time to upgrade then as i fucked up??
The problem is that, i don't know what coilovers to go as i want to track the car from next year, the car is only a weekender so yeah...

So the Strut Bar (Red Thread I Snapped), Can be replaced yes???

[ChargeR]

Well i rang honda.. They said the Top Mounts (the 3 gold threads) can be replaced seperately.. Just that top part needs to be replaced...
Question.. If ive been meaning to get coilovers, would you say this is a perfect time to upgrade then as i fucked up??
The problem is that, i don't know what coilovers to go as i want to track the car from next year, the car is only a weekender so yeah...

So the Strut Bar (Red Thread I Snapped), Can be replaced yes???

Yes that stud for the strut bar can be replaced, just drill it out, get a bolt the same size and then either glue it or weld it in the same spot from underneath.

I would buy a new top mount and fit it, you will need the stock suspension at some point in the future, and I generally don't put off necessary spending. Particularly when it forces you to rush your decision and purchase of coilovers.

[MYDC5R]

Ahh okay... Well i currently can't drive the car at all as my shocker on my drivers said runs the risk of falling out sigh...
I know but coilovers are a point where ill be saving $$ before making a purchase so if you have a suggestion lemme know...
Would it be worth while to get my dealership to fix the problem i've caused, cause when it comes to this stuff im very bad lol.... I don't wanna make a situation like this much worse if you get me...

[freakygeek]

How bad are the threads on the strut top? Have you tried a thread file or a running a die over the damaged thread? I would imagine you would be able to repair the thread sufficiently to put the nuts back on there.

You need to buy/beg/borrow/steal one of these :-

[MYDC5R]

Well spoke to a Honda dealership... 300-400 to have the problem fixed (inc fitting and new parts)...
Possibly be cheaper if they fix the threads but highly doubt it as it's all one part i fucked up >.>

[sir.dc5]

i have coils for sale

[MYDC5R]

what sort.... price.. usage...

[MYDC5R]

Got the car towed to Honda today guys... stripped out my boot so they can fit my struts while its there LOL... less i gotta pay if it's stripped

Will let u know if it's fixable what i did..

[MYDC5R]

GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everything is getting fixed up which is something im very happy about
Costing me abit as im gettin all struts/sways etc etc fitted while at Honda but idc..
I want my car put back together

[TypeSexy]

how much?

why honda? a good mechanic could of done it as well for half the price

[MYDC5R]

Yeah well i couldn't be fucked... lol..
Im from the northern suburbs of melbourne and i would rather take it to a Honda specialist, not just a normal mechanic... surprisingly the total bill for everything (EP3R Sway, Front and rear struts, OEM Strut, a minor service, Re-gassing boot struts and fixing my drivers door)

Total = $750..
I think thats pretty good from a dealer

Plus i work hard, do alot of overtime, so im not fussed in what i pay if it's good service..
Mechanics ive been to do what they gotta do & don't give a fuck..
So will see how this dealership compares to where i bought the car from and got it serviced... So tempted to fkn shame this dealership... resisted so far

[M@lew]

Why not find a mech who specialises in Honda? Weren't you worried about your warranty and stuff anyway?

[MYDC5R]

Not worried about it because it's being fitted out at another dealership but also my warranty would NOT be voided anyway.. i don't see why it would be lol..

It's only strut and sway bars lol...

I don't think there are any honda speciliasts in the northern side of town and im not wanting to drive to springvale, clayton to have a service etc done... a TUNE yes... not servicing... hell no.. to far man.

Plus i needa get my cared towed atm as i have no license lol..