View Poll Results: What do you like Better?
Accord Concept Rims and Bodykit
54
73.97%
2004 Acura TL A-Spec Bodykit and Rims
19
26.03%
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Honda: Accord News
#2321
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
I like the new accord a little better when I see it looking like this.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Mugen Tweaks The 2008 Honda Accord / Inspire
As usual, Mugen didn’t waste its time at all and as soon as Honda introduced the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) version of the Accord called Inspire -see details and pics here, it came out with a full range of accessories. For those looking to upgrade the Inspire’s exterior looks, Mugen’s aerokit consists of a front sports grille, side skirts, front and rear aprons, an exhaust system with 4 outlets and a large rear wing. In terms of wheels, Mugen offers a set of 18-inch 10-spoke alloy-wheels available in four different shades. -Continued after the jump
For the time being, Mugen’s list for the interior consists only of a set of aluminium pedals, but we gather that the Japanese tuner will offer more accessories later on. In terms of mechanical upgrades, there’s a new sport suspension kit and new brake rotors and pads.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Mugen Tweaks The 2008 Honda Accord / Inspire
As usual, Mugen didn’t waste its time at all and as soon as Honda introduced the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) version of the Accord called Inspire -see details and pics here, it came out with a full range of accessories. For those looking to upgrade the Inspire’s exterior looks, Mugen’s aerokit consists of a front sports grille, side skirts, front and rear aprons, an exhaust system with 4 outlets and a large rear wing. In terms of wheels, Mugen offers a set of 18-inch 10-spoke alloy-wheels available in four different shades. -Continued after the jump
For the time being, Mugen’s list for the interior consists only of a set of aluminium pedals, but we gather that the Japanese tuner will offer more accessories later on. In terms of mechanical upgrades, there’s a new sport suspension kit and new brake rotors and pads.
#2322
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#2323
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WHAT the FSCK is that? I ordinarily like Mugen, but their designers were definitely on crack with that design.
I must go look at the Mugen Legend to cleanse myself.
I must go look at the Mugen Legend to cleanse myself.
#2324
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slammed and front wheel gap taken away.
#2326
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
slammed and front wheel gap taken away.
still doesn't help...there's tooooo much going on with that kit
#2327
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
slammed and front wheel gap taken away.
#2328
Senior Moderator
^^ +1
#2330
Senior Moderator
2008 Honda Factory Performance Accord Coupe
#2331
Senior Moderator
From Honda...
As a dealer-installed accessory, Honda's in-house HFP products carry the same 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty as the rest of the vehicle, when installed at the time of new vehicle purchase, and are engineered to be fully compatible with the vehicle. The Accord HFP package includes a wide range of performance- and style-enhancing products. The Sports Suspension package (available Spring 2008) reduces ride height by about 25 mm, lowering the vehicle's center of gravity, and enhancing the Accord Coupe's sporty road-handling characteristics. Larger wheels and tires include 19-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels designed for high-performance 245/40R-19 tires (sold separately). A full aerodynamic body kit (front, sides and rear) further elevates the style quotient of the entire vehicle. Interior and exterior HFP emblems complement the package. All of the Accord Coupe HFP components except suspension can currently be purchased individually, and the full HFP package including suspension will go on sale in the spring of 2008. American Honda launched its performance accessory program in 2002 with the introduction of a Honda Factory Performance package for the Civic EX Coupe, and currently offers HFP products for the Civic, Accord and Fit.
#2332
Senior Moderator
A-Spec for Hondas. Who'd-a-thunk it. Never heard of it. Looks OK.
#2333
Senior Moderator
So, is the HFP Accord now the first FWD car OEM equipped with 19" wheels?
#2334
GEEZER
I am done with Honda until they come up with an AWD/RWD coupe.
#2338
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by neuronbob
A-Spec for Hondas. Who'd-a-thunk it. Never heard of it. Looks OK.
say what? HFP has been around since 03.... aspec/hfp same deal, started around the same time.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....article_id=452
#2339
Originally Posted by 1killercls
I am done with Honda until they come up with an AWD/RWD coupe.
#2341
fap fap fap
Originally Posted by afici0nad0
i like the wheels, but at 19", they're too big for me.
the car is freakin huge. the standard 18" wheels barely look big enough to fill the wheel wells. 19's are good.
#2342
The sizzle in the Steak
#2345
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
awd will never happen on the Accord unless the Camry and Altima also offer awd.
#2346
Senior Moderator
#2347
Senior Moderator
Press release...
The all-new 2008 Honda Accord moves the world of mainstream transportation in a refined, dynamic and sophisticated direction with an expanded range of innovative technologies designed for more power, greater efficiency and enhanced safety across the entire lineup of sedans and coupes.
Completely redesigned for 2008 with increased dimensions for a more spacious interior, the sedan styling theme expresses a powerful presence with sharp and strong character lines. The coupe is further individualized with an aggressive stance and unique proportions that create a muscular, sporty demeanor.
“The all-new Honda Accord has become more advanced and refined with a new level of engineering sophistication,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “As the Honda brand’s flagship automobile, the Accord is designed to exceed expectations with premium technology, a more spacious interior and increased power, while retaining the fun-to-drive character and innovative feel that has always distinguished the Accord.”
An available 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine produces 268-horsepower – the most ever for any Accord – while introducing a new generation of fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology and achieving a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV1) rating. The VCM system operates in six-cylinder mode for power and 4- and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency, resulting in an EPA city/highway fuel economy rating of 19/292 miles per gallon (Accord Sedan V-6).
Also new for Accord, an Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure enhances frontal collision compatibility with vehicles of different sizes and bumper heights. Additional safety equipment standard to all Accord models includes Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), also known as Electronic Stability Control; sidecurtain airbags; dual-chamber front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), active front seat head restraints, anti-lock brakes and more.
The Accord is available in sedan and coupe body styles with 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and 3.5-liter V-6 engine choices. Available transmissions include a 5-speed manual (standard with all 4-cylinder engines), a 5-speed automatic (standard on sedan V-6 models, available with all 4-cylinder engines and V-6-powered Accord Coupes,) and a 6-speed manual transmission (exclusive to the Accord Coupe EX-L V-6 6MT).
Sedan trim levels range from the well-equipped Accord Sedan LX and plus featured LX-P (177-horsepower 4-cylinder engine), to the nicely-equipped Accord Sedan EX (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or 268-horsepower V-6 engine), to the premium and upscale Accord Sedan EX-L (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or 268-horsepower V-6 engine). Coupe trim levels range from the well-equipped Accord Coupe LX-S (190 horsepower 4-cylinder engine), to the nicely-equipped Accord Coupe EX (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine) to the premium and upscale Accord Coupe EX-L (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or 268-horsepower V-6 engine).
Completely redesigned for 2008 with increased dimensions for a more spacious interior, the sedan styling theme expresses a powerful presence with sharp and strong character lines. The coupe is further individualized with an aggressive stance and unique proportions that create a muscular, sporty demeanor.
“The all-new Honda Accord has become more advanced and refined with a new level of engineering sophistication,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “As the Honda brand’s flagship automobile, the Accord is designed to exceed expectations with premium technology, a more spacious interior and increased power, while retaining the fun-to-drive character and innovative feel that has always distinguished the Accord.”
An available 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine produces 268-horsepower – the most ever for any Accord – while introducing a new generation of fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology and achieving a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV1) rating. The VCM system operates in six-cylinder mode for power and 4- and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency, resulting in an EPA city/highway fuel economy rating of 19/292 miles per gallon (Accord Sedan V-6).
Also new for Accord, an Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure enhances frontal collision compatibility with vehicles of different sizes and bumper heights. Additional safety equipment standard to all Accord models includes Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), also known as Electronic Stability Control; sidecurtain airbags; dual-chamber front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), active front seat head restraints, anti-lock brakes and more.
The Accord is available in sedan and coupe body styles with 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and 3.5-liter V-6 engine choices. Available transmissions include a 5-speed manual (standard with all 4-cylinder engines), a 5-speed automatic (standard on sedan V-6 models, available with all 4-cylinder engines and V-6-powered Accord Coupes,) and a 6-speed manual transmission (exclusive to the Accord Coupe EX-L V-6 6MT).
Sedan trim levels range from the well-equipped Accord Sedan LX and plus featured LX-P (177-horsepower 4-cylinder engine), to the nicely-equipped Accord Sedan EX (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or 268-horsepower V-6 engine), to the premium and upscale Accord Sedan EX-L (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or 268-horsepower V-6 engine). Coupe trim levels range from the well-equipped Accord Coupe LX-S (190 horsepower 4-cylinder engine), to the nicely-equipped Accord Coupe EX (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine) to the premium and upscale Accord Coupe EX-L (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or 268-horsepower V-6 engine).
#2350
Senior Moderator
Deja news?
#2353
The sizzle in the Steak
Hey Yummy...put down the pipe.
#2355
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
fixed.
#2357
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by Yumchah
You can't smoke robots, you nimrod.
#2358
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
i wasn't talking about smoking them. i meant more in the terms of sodomizing them...
#2359
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by dom
Care to explain why you posted that, months after the Accord was released?
#2360
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
i wasn't talking about smoking them. i meant more in the terms of sodomizing them...