03" Accord 5sp auto 0-60 in 6.57 secs!
08-02-2002, 02:01 PM
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This is getting ridiculous. If I had known that Honda was going to build Accords that match or out-class my CL-S is such a short period of time, I wouldnt have bought one.......
F---k this...... Maybe I'll trade-in for a used NSX.
Unless Honda upgrades the Accord to that too
F---k this...... Maybe I'll trade-in for a used NSX.
Unless Honda upgrades the Accord to that too
08-02-2002, 02:14 PM
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I dont understand this; at the same time, Honda is also undercutting the sales of the RSX-S as well, wtf?
Who would want an Acura that would be stomped on by an Accord?
And what purpose would this serve for such a mainstream segment of their sedan/coupe lineup--where the drivers tend to be normal, everyday commuters, not performance oriented racers.
Makes no sense.
Who would want an Acura that would be stomped on by an Accord?
And what purpose would this serve for such a mainstream segment of their sedan/coupe lineup--where the drivers tend to be normal, everyday commuters, not performance oriented racers.
Makes no sense.
08-02-2002, 02:53 PM
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Originally posted by KavexTrax
I dont understand this; at the same time, Honda is also undercutting the sales of the RSX-S as well, wtf?
Who would want an Acura that would be stomped on by an Accord?
And what purpose would this serve for such a mainstream segment of their sedan/coupe lineup--where the drivers tend to be normal, everyday commuters, not performance oriented racers.
Makes no sense.
I dont understand this; at the same time, Honda is also undercutting the sales of the RSX-S as well, wtf?
Who would want an Acura that would be stomped on by an Accord?
And what purpose would this serve for such a mainstream segment of their sedan/coupe lineup--where the drivers tend to be normal, everyday commuters, not performance oriented racers.
Makes no sense.
Besides, Honda did not do this to piss off Acura owners. They did it to protect their LARGEST market share which is being "attacked" by other manufacturers like Nissan (with the 3.5L Altima). I am sure the next generation TL/CL will match the G35/330i performance. Meanwhile, the CLS 6spd is the only way to reach that magic 6 sec 0-60.
08-03-2002, 11:04 PM
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Originally posted by GOOSE
I consider the TL-S a sports sedan, and the Accord a family sedan. The extra money spent on a TL-S over an Accord is worth it based on looks alone.
I consider the TL-S a sports sedan, and the Accord a family sedan. The extra money spent on a TL-S over an Accord is worth it based on looks alone.
08-04-2002, 02:39 AM
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Originally posted by stickman
Remember that the Altima is not a coupe! If you look at the Altima and the G35 sedan, there are plenty of resemblances - especially the 3.5L engine which is as close in performance as the the new Accord and CLS engines (only 20hp difference). Even on the track we are talking about .5sec diff in 0-60 acceleration for both manufacturers.
But you are right about the G35 coupe - it is beautiful and as far as style is concerned, it is in a class of its own - for now.
Remember that the Altima is not a coupe! If you look at the Altima and the G35 sedan, there are plenty of resemblances - especially the 3.5L engine which is as close in performance as the the new Accord and CLS engines (only 20hp difference). Even on the track we are talking about .5sec diff in 0-60 acceleration for both manufacturers.
But you are right about the G35 coupe - it is beautiful and as far as style is concerned, it is in a class of its own - for now.
The Accord and Acura tl/cl have the same chassis and share a huge number of components. They are much closer in relationship than the G35 and Altima.
And I wouldn't sweat it guys. I'm pretty sure the Accord is not as fast as the CLS. Plus i bet the new accord engine is so heavily tweaked that mods won't put out nearly the same gains as the 3.2L
08-04-2002, 05:21 AM
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i dont see why most of you are so mad. be cool to our accord brothers. we can't be ontop for more than 3 years, neither for any other car. time for acura to blast these mofo's with 3.5 dohc vtec 305hp+
08-04-2002, 09:48 AM
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I dont give a shit how fast the NEW ACCORD is ....IT IS UGLY!.....
You can keep that and the new Altima..i will take my lil' ol' "SLOW" CL-S, thank you very much.
You can keep that and the new Altima..i will take my lil' ol' "SLOW" CL-S, thank you very much.
08-04-2002, 09:52 AM
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Originally posted by DeLucCL-S
I dont give a shit how fast the NEW ACCORD is ....IT IS UGLY!.....
You can keep that and the new Altima..i will take my lil' ol' "SLOW" CL-S, thank you very much.
I dont give a shit how fast the NEW ACCORD is ....IT IS UGLY!.....
You can keep that and the new Altima..i will take my lil' ol' "SLOW" CL-S, thank you very much.
08-05-2002, 05:18 PM
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the new coupe looks too good.............I think the Voice Activated GPS system is awesome.
i think the 3rd stage VTEC system really help the timing on 1/4 miles.
just hoping the chasis and suspension system are similar then we can transfer the mods........hehe
i think the 3rd stage VTEC system really help the timing on 1/4 miles.
just hoping the chasis and suspension system are similar then we can transfer the mods........hehe
08-05-2002, 05:47 PM
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hmmmmm, I seem to remember posting quite a few months ago that a friend at the local stealership said "240 bhp and a 6 speed" - then everyone here quickly called BS on it. Heheh :P The sedan is butt ugly IMHO, the coupe looks a little better - especially in whatever Honda is calling the blue - "Eterna"???
08-05-2002, 05:54 PM
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Originally posted by Black CL-S 4-Life
I find those times hard to believe. Remember Motor Trend also got low 6s and low 14s for the RSX as well. Everyone knows that the RSX is a low 15 second car stock.
I find those times hard to believe.
Remember Motor Trend also got low 6s and low 14s for the RSX as well. Everyone knows that the RSX is a low 15 second car stock.
http://www.autosite.com/new/grabbag/perform/2629.asp
15.32 and 15.11 times for the 1/4 mile for the RSX-S from MT.
hmmmmmmm
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