Type-S RPh

Does anyone know what kind of AWD system the JDM Accord has? Is it similar to the system on the Pilot (fwd until a slip is detected) or is it more like the systems on the A4 or a Subaru (permanent AWD)? Any info is appreciated.

sauceman

My guess would be the same system as the AWD Pilot and CR-V has.

Certainly not SH-AWD..

cruzingsilver

JDM accord???

Dan Martin

The CL7 or CL9. I think the one with AWD is a CL7 but don't quote me on that.

Fibonacci

cruz... JDM = Japan Domestic Market, in other words not for sale in North America.

xizor

its a CL9, CL7 is only the Euro-R no, options on that.

Honda calls it 4-wheel drive, sounds more like it transfers power only when slipping

Tsex on 19s

damn awd accord.. sounds fun

Type-S RPh

We need someone who can read Japanese to visit the Japan Honda web site to tell us what it says about the AWD system. I doubt its a very complex system. Nothing like SH-AWD. My question is if it would bolt into the TSX since they are very similar cars. They even list AWD with the 2.4L.

xizor

get real guys, why would AWD be worth the cost to source a transmission, install and void your warranty, add weight to the TSX and do you really need AWD for 200hp?

Type-S RPh

No, but you might want it for use with a supercharger and higher horsepower
applications where torque steer might become a problem. Seriously though, I'm just curious what kind of system it is. My guess is similar to the Real Time 4-wheel drive on the CRV & Element.

omelette

It's the same RealTime 4WD system

dzuy

i didnt' even know the jdm accord came w/ all wheel drive?!?

i'm confused. but dont really care. i agree. awd for 200hp? not worth it.

sipark

That would be my guess, too...
But, didn't they test SH-AWS on JDM Inspire (US Accord)? I saw a video clip somewhere where they were using Inspire for a testbed... If they used the same platform for Inspire and JDM Accord, then I guess it could be possible..

But (another but), I doubt they'll put SH-AWD (or any AWD) on JDM Accord or TSX, especially with 200 hp engine.. That will make 0-60 time for 5AT really 3.5 minutes..

MemRheins

The Euro R dosent even push out 200 hp i think, however its got torque like crazy....and as Caroll Shelby said: "Horsepower Sells cars....But torque wins races".....

And AWD would be good in the TSX...with a boost of HP...lets say 260 HP....210 ftlbs...and an AWD system to a 6 speed manual....oooh....that would be nice

Dan Martin

Actually you've got that backwards. The Euro-R puts out less torque than the TSX but more HP at higher RPM.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7971

MemRheins

oops...sorry...was thinking of some earlier specs I had read, and forgot they were in Different Units...

Type-S RPh

You're pretty sure about that? In that case, most of the components could come from a CRV except things like the drive shaft due to length.

supraken

iTrader: (1)

Isn't the K20A in the EuroR just the same K20A in the DC5R??

Dan Martin

omelette

Looking through the honda.co.jp website. They only had general descriptions for the RealTime 4WD and the SH-AWD. The Accord page lists the Accord as 4WD, I didnt find any other type of 4WD system, except this article (link) about Honda's 4WD debuting in 1983 ...I didn't bother reading it though.

MSZ

well guys, the JDM AWD Accord is for the option for the base model only.(160hp K24 with ugly 15" wheel covers).

matelot

what's the big deal , if any, with RL's SH-AWD ?
How is it different from the other makers ?

Dan Martin

There's quite a lot of difference really. The biggest change is the magnetic couples that transfer the exact amount of torque to the appropriate wheel. http://world.honda.com/HDTV/news/2004-4040401a/

vwong

That's not true.

Here's the breakdown on the chassis codes for JDM Accords.

Sedans:
CL7 - All 2.0L FWD Accords, that's including the Euro-R
CL8 - All 2.0L AWD Accords
CL9 - All 2.4L Accords (FWD only, not available with AWD)

Wagons:
CM1 - 2.0L Accords (FWD only)
CM2 - 2.4L Accords (FWD only)

omelette

There's also a CM3 chassis for the Wagon which is 2.4L and 4WD

http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/a...index.html#4wd