big_ham

My car has been SERIOUSLY neglected since my dash cracked 2 years ago. It got me so mad that I just haven't wanted to fix anything.

So here I am with 120k miles and the following items need to be done soon if not now:

Clutch (started slipping this week - just a little)
Rear Brakes (pads and rotors ... Brembo OEM)
Struts (probably springs too)
CV Joints
Steering leak (apparently this is common? I had the recall done)
Headlight out (could be ballast, who knows - not looking forward to it)
Both side markers are out (how to even replace these??)
Dashboard (going to fight tooth and nail with Acura, this is the bullshit issue of all issues)

Then my front bumper needs help/paint and my roof will need to be repainted too from sun damage and wax neglect.

I don't generally do my own labor, but I always buy my own parts. I would love to know the best place(s) to get parts. Also, any guesstimates on the parts+labor costs for each of these would be helpful. I'm willing to go aftermarket on everything but the clutch and brake parts.

Thanks in advance

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

you're going to have to shop around.

these two online dealers have great prices!
www.acuraoemparts.com
www.oemacuraparts.com

for the sidemarkers, check ebay.com

joubit

Ebay might be your best bet fr most of them, I think. Sorry about your dashboard; that sounds really frustrating..

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

If you need any aftermarket parts let us know. We offer an Exedy OEM clutch kit, premium brakes, and replacement shocks/struts.

big_ham

Frustrating doesn't begin to describe it. They actually expect you to PAY for some of the repair. It's a JOKE. My car is completely devalued even if I bought a new everything-on-the-list-above, who the hell wants a car with a cracked dash?

Quickurt

Have you priced the dash replacement?
I bought a beautiful '05 MT6 in April and my dash has simply exploded!
I am an old customer of the local Acura dealer and am really good buds with the assistant service manager, but I haven't priced the repair. I wanted something to compare against before questioning him. THey have been the best dealer I've ever dealt with - Duval Acura - Jacksonville, FL.

TLDude876

iTrader: (7)

sedona suede dash topper is the way to go.

Quickurt

The upper dash is 210.00 at www.acuraoemparts.com

Quickurt

TLdude where do you get them?

truonghthe

I hope you know that dealer want $1200 with install right? and if you can DIY it still require you to rip the whole dash apart in order for you to remove the old dash.

Quickurt

I saw that on the 23 page thread about cracked 04 dash!! Holy crap!! I did a short shift update on my 06 Boxster S and put it up on the diy at the Boxster forum and it was NOTHING compared to that pic of the dash taken apart!! I think it's like the evaporator on my old CX7 - they put it in first and the car was built around it!
In any case, Thanks to Rockstar 143 and TLDude, I have a sedona suede cover on the way from autoaccessoriesgarage.com - $47.65, including shipping.

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