TSP x PRL: SRS Front & Rear Collar Kits

[a c i d.f l y]

They've arrived! My FL5 never felt square from the factory, and after only 400 miles, it's gotten a lot worse. There is a significant toe out on the front passenger wheel (lots of left turns). Bravo to PRL on the swift packing and shipping. It took barely three days to reach my doorstep. I will also say their customer service is superb. I'm looking to schedule their installation for next week. I will post updates after that.

https://www.twostepperformance.com/products/prl-srs-collar-kit-front-for-2022-honda-civic

 

[pinhead66]

I like how they are labeled for ease of installation and to avoid errors

 

[evlsmurf]

Unfortunately, there is only a Word document of instructions. Pictures aren't out yet.

 

[Djseto]

I assume you can use the video of the spoon collar installs?

 

[a c i d.f l y]

PRL's support mentioned they were expecting a full writeup with instructions and pictures to be ready this week. I'll have the car jacked up this weekend for my exhaust, so should be good timing.

 

[svvitch]

I assume you can use the video of the spoon collar installs?

They are not labeled the same so there would still be some guesswork.

 

[a c i d.f l y]

Well, here's to hoping we get instructions today!

 

[Bigfx]

Quick question what are the Spoon rigid collars made of? Is the prl setup made of a softer metal too?

 

[a c i d.f l y]

Quick question what are the Spoon rigid collars made of? Is the prl setup made of a softer metal too?

I'm pretty sure they're all made of aluminum.

 

[evlsmurf]

Edited this. They are out!

https://prlmotorsports.com/products...ic-type-r?_pos=3&_psq=Collar+kit&_ss=e&_v=1.0

 

[a c i d.f l y]

I attempted to have the local Honda dealership install the PRL collars today. One of their two capable mechanics straight up declined the work, and the other was basing their time on the Honda Network's suggested rate for the removal of the front subframe, which was 2.9 hours, not including the back, so double that, at $200/hour, was asking $1200+ to do the work. And they wouldn't be able to get to it until next Tuesday... I dropped the car off at 9 AM and got a call back at 4 PM with this information. I've declined their offer and will seek an alternate installer or take it to a DIY shop with a lift to do it myself when it's not 5,000 degrees outside.

They also noticed the "4-5 hours" on the instructions, which scared them. For 24 bolts. Sigh.

The instructions are fantastic, by the way.

 

[Chilly613]

I attempted to have the local Honda dealership install the PRL collars today. One of their two capable mechanics straight up declined the work, and the other was basing their time on the Honda Network's suggested rate for the removal of the front subframe, which was 2.9 hours, not including the back, so double that, at $200/hour, was asking $1200+ to do the work. And they wouldn't be able to get to it until next Tuesday... I dropped the car off at 9 AM and got a call back at 4 PM with this information. I've declined their offer and will seek an alternate installer or take it to a DIY shop with a lift to do it myself when it's not 5,000 degrees outside.

They also noticed the "4-5 hours" on the instructions, which scared them. For 24 bolts. Sigh.

The instructions are fantastic, by the way.

Most Honda dealers will not install aftermarket parts. Find a reputable shop that can do the install, preferably one that also does aftermarket and performance upgrades. I had Spoon Rigid Collars installed by a shop and they charged me around $320 + 80 for an alignment. If you're in the Austin area, maybe checkout SoulSpeed Performance.

 

[Robo7]

I attempted to have the local Honda dealership install the PRL collars today. One of their two capable mechanics straight up declined the work, and the other was basing their time on the Honda Network's suggested rate for the removal of the front subframe, which was 2.9 hours, not including the back, so double that, at $200/hour, was asking $1200+ to do the work. And they wouldn't be able to get to it until next Tuesday... I dropped the car off at 9 AM and got a call back at 4 PM with this information. I've declined their offer and will seek an alternate installer or take it to a DIY shop with a lift to do it myself when it's not 5,000 degrees outside.

They also noticed the "4-5 hours" on the instructions, which scared them. For 24 bolts. Sigh.

The instructions are fantastic, by the way.

I'm also in Austin, got a quote from SoulSpeed - they said 3.5 hours of work (includes alignment) @ $200/hr to install collars. If you find a better deal let me know.

 

[Tougefl5]

Those rates are crazy $200 per hour.

 

[Chilly613]

I'm also in Austin, got a quote from SoulSpeed - they said 3.5 hours of work (includes alignment) @ $200/hr to install collars. If you find a better deal let me know.

Oof, never mind my suggestion on SoulSpeed. Didn't know they were charging dealer pricing for work.

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