So what do you do when something goes wrong?

I Vtec, do you? · 05-23-2007, 02:34 PM

I've been entertaining the idea of a comptech S/C on low boost for a bit now that they're coming back. The reliability of it plus the extra power down low that I realllllly want in the SI is making it seem worth while.

The only problem I have really (besides it nearly breaking the bank right now) is what do I do if something goes wrong?

I live in a place where there really is no car tuning or anything of that sort. The closest I have to a car enthusiast shop is a guy who works out of his house who buys you performance parts and helps you pick them out, but doesn't do installations/dynos/etc.

If something were to go wrong, what do you do? Obviously I coudln't just take it to the honda dealer, so I'm really not sure what I'd do in the event that the S/C crapped out on me or something to that effect.

Anyone else in this same situation?

LoverOfCivics · 05-23-2007, 02:41 PM

If i were you i would google search your area for performance shops for imports and just order your own parts and drive it to them or you can order it through the shop and pay them the installation and tuning, and then you have the drive back to test it and everything, thats what i would do. And if its installed correctly especialy at LOW boost there shouldnt be any problems that just creep up on you they should be noticeable the first drive

Edit: Even if its a far drive you see some other 8thcivic members driving all the way to AJP which i think is just soo freakin awesome

***SiliconX*** · 05-23-2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Vtec, do you?

Obviously I coudln't just take it to the honda dealer,

Why not?

***Zeuceone*** · 05-23-2007, 02:44 PM

some honda dealers warranty comptec parts if installed by them.

LoverOfCivics · 05-23-2007, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiliconX

Why not?

Oh silly me i forgot i could go to any honda dealer and get my performance needs

LoverOfCivics · 05-23-2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeuceone

some honda dealers warranty comptec parts if installed by them.

Woa awesome, what else can they warranty anything? or what?

vetkiller · 05-23-2007, 02:48 PM

If you live anywhere near the cities, you have plenty of options.

LoverOfCivics · 05-23-2007, 02:52 PM

i google it for you if you pm where you live, its not that hard, id be willing to drive the distance to get sometihng like a s/c or turbo installed , Of course im lucky because my shop is down the street and when my turbo comes in i get my call to go down there and get it installed and dyno tuned

***Zeuceone*** · 05-23-2007, 02:53 PM

comptec and honda have pretty close relations with each other.

I Vtec, do you? · 05-23-2007, 04:39 PM

Hah I WISH I could take it to my dealership!

I'm not sure if the techs are this dumb (they seem like an alright bunch of guys), but the woman who sold us the car is a complete moron.

First she tried telling me the entire engine warranty would be shot if I through on an exhaust because I was messing with the exaust flow.. which COULD potentially be true, but she neglected to agree that they had to prove it was the problem with the MMA.

Then.. when I took it in to get my plates on it, she noticed my shift boot and said "Oh my.. you know if you have a problem with your shifter now, we can't warranty it?" I was like "Oh yeah.. because I disassembled the whole shifter and whatnot, right?"

ender · 05-23-2007, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Vtec, do you?

Then.. when I took it in to get my plates on it, she noticed my shift boot and said "Oh my.. you know if you have a problem with your shifter now, we can't warranty it?" I was like "Oh yeah.. because I disassembled the whole shifter and whatnot, right?"

lol

Type X · 05-23-2007, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Vtec, do you?

Hah I WISH I could take it to my dealership!

I'm not sure if the techs are this dumb (they seem like an alright bunch of guys), but the woman who sold us the car is a complete moron.

First she tried telling me the entire engine warranty would be shot if I through on an exhaust because I was messing with the exaust flow.. which COULD potentially be true, but she neglected to agree that they had to prove it was the problem with the MMA.

Then.. when I took it in to get my plates on it, she noticed my shift boot and said "Oh my.. you know if you have a problem with your shifter now, we can't warranty it?" I was like "Oh yeah.. because I disassembled the whole shifter and whatnot, right?"

call your saleswoman and tell her that her mother should have swallowed her.
Because she is a waste of life.

DetachmentBravo · 05-23-2007, 07:02 PM

To answer to original question:

1. Lower your head.
2. Place head between legs.
3. Pucker lips.
4. Kiss you a** goodbye.

Unless of course you have a sympathetic dealer nearby as everyone has pointed out.

vetkiller · 05-24-2007, 04:51 PM

That's all bunk. All you need to do is get tough with them and shove the MMA in their face. They know they can't do a damn thing unless they prove the part you put in caused the problem. My dealer started shit with me and I got tough and guess what....no charge.

Will06SI · 05-24-2007, 05:21 PM

Have the dealer install it there for it would be warrantied !

XSRCivic · 05-24-2007, 05:34 PM

Learn to work on your car by yourself. Its a really steep learning curve but you'll learn so much that you won't need a shop to help you. By installing everything yourself, you get a grasp on how everything works and if there is a problem, you can pinpoint it yourself. If the engine throws a rod or cracks a piston, pull the kit off, put it back to stock and make a warranty claim.

gsrsiguy · 05-25-2007, 01:01 PM

I would like to say that sc are very reliable. More reliable than turbos. I have a 95 gsr with a jr sc and it runs great. The important thing here is to make sure the person who puts it on and tunes it knows what he is doing. A good tune is the best thing so if you cant get that good tune, dont waste the money to have the sc. Good luck to you.

DetachmentBravo · 05-25-2007, 03:05 PM

In my experience reliability is very relative. Any system, be it turbo or super, that is properly installed, tuned, and maintained can last the life of your car.

05-23-2007, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 7,942 iTrader: 9 / 100%	So what do you do when something goes wrong? I've been entertaining the idea of a comptech S/C on low boost for a bit now that they're coming back. The reliability of it plus the extra power down low that I realllllly want in the SI is making it seem worth while. The only problem I have really (besides it nearly breaking the bank right now) is what do I do if something goes wrong? I live in a place where there really is no car tuning or anything of that sort. The closest I have to a car enthusiast shop is a guy who works out of his house who buys you performance parts and helps you pick them out, but doesn't do installations/dynos/etc. If something were to go wrong, what do you do? Obviously I coudln't just take it to the honda dealer, so I'm really not sure what I'd do in the event that the S/C crapped out on me or something to that effect. Anyone else in this same situation?

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05-23-2007, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
LoverOfCivics Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas Texas Age: 19 Posts: 1,229 Javier iTrader: 0 / 0%	If i were you i would google search your area for performance shops for imports and just order your own parts and drive it to them or you can order it through the shop and pay them the installation and tuning, and then you have the drive back to test it and everything, thats what i would do. And if its installed correctly especialy at LOW boost there shouldnt be any problems that just creep up on you they should be noticeable the first drive Edit: Even if its a far drive you see some other 8thcivic members driving all the way to AJP which i think is just soo freakin awesome

05-23-2007, 02:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
vetkiller Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 528 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you live anywhere near the cities, you have plenty of options.

05-23-2007, 02:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
LoverOfCivics Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas Texas Age: 19 Posts: 1,229 Javier iTrader: 0 / 0%	i google it for you if you pm where you live, its not that hard, id be willing to drive the distance to get sometihng like a s/c or turbo installed , Of course im lucky because my shop is down the street and when my turbo comes in i get my call to go down there and get it installed and dyno tuned

05-23-2007, 04:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 7,942 iTrader: 9 / 100%	Hah I WISH I could take it to my dealership! I'm not sure if the techs are this dumb (they seem like an alright bunch of guys), but the woman who sold us the car is a complete moron. First she tried telling me the entire engine warranty would be shot if I through on an exhaust because I was messing with the exaust flow.. which COULD potentially be true, but she neglected to agree that they had to prove it was the problem with the MMA. Then.. when I took it in to get my plates on it, she noticed my shift boot and said "Oh my.. you know if you have a problem with your shifter now, we can't warranty it?" I was like "Oh yeah.. because I disassembled the whole shifter and whatnot, right?"

05-23-2007, 07:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
DetachmentBravo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 275 William iTrader: 0 / 0%	To answer to original question: 1. Lower your head. 2. Place head between legs. 3. Pucker lips. 4. Kiss you a** goodbye. Unless of course you have a sympathetic dealer nearby as everyone has pointed out.

05-24-2007, 04:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
vetkiller Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 528 iTrader: 0 / 0%	That's all bunk. All you need to do is get tough with them and shove the MMA in their face. They know they can't do a damn thing unless they prove the part you put in caused the problem. My dealer started shit with me and I got tough and guess what....no charge.

05-24-2007, 05:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Will06SI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "Most likey in VTAK" Age: 24 Posts: 9,535 Will iTrader: 3 / 100%	Have the dealer install it there for it would be warrantied !

05-24-2007, 05:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
XSRCivic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 608 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Learn to work on your car by yourself. Its a really steep learning curve but you'll learn so much that you won't need a shop to help you. By installing everything yourself, you get a grasp on how everything works and if there is a problem, you can pinpoint it yourself. If the engine throws a rod or cracks a piston, pull the kit off, put it back to stock and make a warranty claim.

05-25-2007, 01:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
gsrsiguy Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 74 Dave iTrader: 0 / 0%	I would like to say that sc are very reliable. More reliable than turbos. I have a 95 gsr with a jr sc and it runs great. The important thing here is to make sure the person who puts it on and tunes it knows what he is doing. A good tune is the best thing so if you cant get that good tune, dont waste the money to have the sc. Good luck to you.

05-25-2007, 03:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
DetachmentBravo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 275 William iTrader: 0 / 0%	In my experience reliability is very relative. Any system, be it turbo or super, that is properly installed, tuned, and maintained can last the life of your car.