Nope I did not go to Honda SC. I made sure my mechanic used new flywheel and original parts.. Came down to 1k all in.. include labor and all. Quite a tedious process. need to take out the whole transmission and all.. left the car at the workshop for 2 days..

Wow thats cheap! Honda SC said fly wheel will cost about 2k including labour. pain.
Can recommend me your workshop?