Active Dampers too stiff on FL5. Disabled with Damping Cancellation Kit

[s2kdriver80]

It's *DAMPING* folks, not "dampening."

English is funny like that. Classical rules have no rhyme or reason at times. Verb "dampen" is related to wetness; "damp" is to mitigate or diminish. "Damp" in our context since we're talking about dissipating spring oscillation and energy. However, "damp" can be used in wet context as well, as an adjective. ? Even the "pros" and consultant SMEs get it wrong sometimes - they mistakenly refer to inertial dampers as inertial dampeners in Star Trek. ?

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[momo3605]

On a different note, does anyone here know why there is such a lengthy backorder on parts for a 2024 Acura model? We're well past the Covid issue, so what's the holdup? If I had a crashed ITS or a malfunctioning ITS module and I needed this part to get my car back on the road, what would be Acura's excuse to me? They're supposed to stock parts for at least ten years on all models.

Maybe it's all the CTR owners overwhelming the actual demand for the ITS module lol

 

[VLJ]

Maybe it's all the CTR owners overwhelming the actual demand for the ITS module lol

I wonder what the total number of ITS module-seeking FL5 owners actually is. A few hundred, maybe? A thousand or so, tops? Whatever it is, including ITS owners who might require one for their crashed cars/failed modules, Acura should be able to keep up with such a small number.

How many FL5 CTRs are there in North America, anyway? My plaque on the chicken wire screen reads R-21938. There are at least 21,938 2024 FL5s out there, for what's supposed to be a very limited model?

That doesn't seem correct to me. There must be a different meaning to that number.

 

[momo3605]

I wonder what the total number of ITS module-seeking FL5 owners actually is. A few hundred, maybe? A thousand or so, tops? Whatever it is, including ITS owners who might require one for their crashed cars/failed modules, Acura should be able to keep up with such a small number.

How many FL5 CTRs are there in North America, anyway? My plaque on the chicken wire screen reads R-21938. There are at least 21,938 2024 FL5s out there, for what's supposed to be a very limited model?

That doesn't seem correct to me. There must be a different meaning to that number.

I read somewhere that number might be WW not NA. North America from my understanding is < 10k.

But to your point, say there are a few hundred or a thousand ITS module-seeking FL5 owners, how many modules do you think Acura expected to need for crashed cars/failed modules. If anything maybe only 1-2 cars might need a replacement due to accidents every month.

 

[VLJ]

Now you really have me curious. There are upwards of 10,000 2024 FL5s allocated to North America?

I thought our FL5s were much more limited in numbers than that. Perhaps I was wrong.

A quick Google search tells me there are currently 1,073 Honda dealers in the United States, 131 of which are in California. So, on average, each dealer receives ten FL5s this year, give or take? I'm certain that many cold weather/low-volume dealerships will not receive ten FL5s, and I'm not certain that some of our higher-volume dealers will pick up that slack by receiving many more than ten.

Again, perhaps I'm completely misinformed.

Edit...

There are an additional 236 Honda dealers in Canada, if those count towards that total number. I can't seem to find a reliable source for the number of Honda dealers in Mexico. Not sure how many more FL5s would be allocated to the frozen Great White North, never mind Mexico.

 

[Dream3r]

Just got this today

 

[VLJ]

That's better than my online vendor gave me. When I called and asked for any sort of an ETA after receiving my backorder notice, the guy answered, "Could be a week, could be a month, could be a year or more. We have no idea."

 

[Dream3r]

I ordered my ITS module about 2 months ago and my ETA is April 11th.

Keep us posted if you get your on April 11th. My ETA is 5/13

edit: @Brittania Did you get your ADS today?

 

[Dream3r]

Did anyone in this thread order from AllDiscountParts get theirs? If they're in stock right now I'm thinking about canceling from AcuraPartsForLess if they are lol

 

[menikmati]

Did anyone in this thread order from AllDiscountParts get theirs? If they're in stock right now I'm thinking about canceling from AcuraPartsForLess if they are lol

I placed an order with All Discount Parts on 4/9 and received an ETA of 5/8.

 

[Brittania]

Keep us posted if you get your on April 11th. My ETA is 5/13

edit: @Brittania Did you get your ADS today?

Nope. Just sent them a email asking for an updated ETA

 

[Shingo Shoji]

Has anyone bought the ITS ADS module from outside the US?

I really want one but with the reported delays and the need to use a frieght forwarding service it sounds risky.

 

[Clark_Kent]

Has anyone bought the ITS ADS module from outside the US?

I really want one but with the reported delays and the need to use a frieght forwarding service it sounds risky.

It might sound like a lot of work but a member in the U.S. may be willing to ship it to you. Just a thought if this is proving difficult to secure.

 

[Dream3r]

Nope. Just sent them a email asking for an updated ETA

Damn really hoping we get ours by May then

 

[Shingo Shoji]

It might sound like a lot of work but a member in the U.S. may be willing to ship it to you. Just a thought if this is proving difficult to secure.

Thanks. It looks like there are freight forwarding services that will buy it on my behalf (the sites are blocking my payment from a non US credit card).

I really hope all the comments about the ITS ADS unit being a worthy upgrade are accurate. At least for those of us without a track nearby.

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