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    Fit alignment issues severe. Honda acts in a despicable fashion.

    Some people think the rear wheels may be off on 2/3 of all Fits. Same issues as Mirages with welded on axle stubs. Mexican assembly is suspected in some cases. Honda is being really slimy in this matter. Instead of fixing the problem, they sent a technician around and recalibrated the alignment testers nationwide so the faulty vehicles are now acceptable.


    http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-g...d-gen-fit.html


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    Quote Originally Posted by owl View Post
    Some people think the rear wheels may be off on 2/3 of all Fits. Same issues as Mirages with welded on axle stubs. Mexican assembly is suspected in some cases. Honda is being really slimy in this matter. Instead of fixing the problem, they sent a technician around and recalibrated the alignment testers nationwide so the faulty vehicles are now acceptable.


    http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-g...d-gen-fit.html


    A bit more information. Cheap manufacturing is costing us too much.

    http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-g...nt-issues.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by owl View Post
    Some people think the rear wheels may be off on 2/3 of all Fits. Same issues as Mirages with welded on axle stubs. Mexican assembly is suspected in some cases. Honda is being really slimy in this matter. Instead of fixing the problem, they sent a technician around and recalibrated the alignment testers nationwide so the faulty vehicles are now acceptable.


    http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-g...d-gen-fit.html

    Yikes! Hey just change the calibration so it all comes out good. No longer a problem!

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    Problem with that is it does not stop the tires from being eaten up, but their solution to that is rotate and balance every oil change.
    What BS, just get the axles right, it doesn't take much. Mine are good now with no alteration to the part if it ever gets replaced on warranty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by old mechanic View Post
    Problem with that is it does not stop the tires from being eaten up, but their solution to that is rotate and balance every oil change.
    What BS, just get the axles right, it doesn't take much. Mine are good now with no alteration to the part if it ever gets replaced on warranty.

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    Sarcasm was intended on my post


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