possible TEIN Flex recall
not sure if this is new news, but i only just came across it... don't think it's TOO old as it's on the main page of their engrish site.
the BL is definitely affected.
http://www.tein.co.jp/e/owner/kaisyu2008.html
"Voluntary Lower Bracket Exchange Information
(For selected vehicles compatible with full-length adjustable shock absorbers)
Thank you very much for using our product. It has been discovered that a small part of the full-length adjustable shock absorber lineup may possibly become damaged if used under certain conditions as mentioned below. As of 16th May 2008, the products in the chart below are subject to voluntary exchange."
the BL is definitely affected.
http://www.tein.co.jp/e/owner/kaisyu2008.html
"Voluntary Lower Bracket Exchange Information
(For selected vehicles compatible with full-length adjustable shock absorbers)
Thank you very much for using our product. It has been discovered that a small part of the full-length adjustable shock absorber lineup may possibly become damaged if used under certain conditions as mentioned below. As of 16th May 2008, the products in the chart below are subject to voluntary exchange."