The Official Honda Accord Thread
04-29-2011, 12:52 AM
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I guess I'm just looking for something new and different. I'm trying to work with a guy on a MS6. It's in the early stages, but it might happen. Otherwise I seriously might go back and see about the Volvo. I did like the car.
04-29-2011, 12:15 PM
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Pics? Interested in doing this
04-29-2011, 09:06 PM
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EFFFF.
Happened this morning .. the crack grew 4 inches in an hour
04-29-2011, 09:18 PM
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Holy shit. Sorry to see.
04-30-2011, 08:34 PM
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You know, I've never really considered VWs before because I've always been scared of the reliablity issues of them, but lately I've read a bunch about the GTIs and GLIs and they seem to be pretty damn reliable compared to previous gens. I really like the DSG tranny too, so that would even be an option. Hell I almost (well did) purchase a Volvo, so I guess reliability is subjective at this point.
I'm still in contact with a guy in Mass. that has an '07 Mazdaspeed6 for sale. We've been trying to work something out and it seems like it might happen, just not as fast as I had hoped. It is 2,700 miles away after all. The dynamics of coordinating everything is a giant PITA, but if it can work, the MS6 is a car that seems to fit all my requirements.
I'm still in contact with a guy in Mass. that has an '07 Mazdaspeed6 for sale. We've been trying to work something out and it seems like it might happen, just not as fast as I had hoped. It is 2,700 miles away after all. The dynamics of coordinating everything is a giant PITA, but if it can work, the MS6 is a car that seems to fit all my requirements.
05-01-2011, 12:58 AM
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Holy fug. Hope you have insurance, man.I had a smaller nick right in front of my eyes back in January. After a week of highway driving, it was still able to be drilled out and filled.
In other news:
Missed it. But still, 
200,000 kms. Or 125,000 miles in Yankee terms. Still a milestone!
Truly could not be more satisfied with this car. Still needs a valve adjustment, but that doesn't stop it from running like a top, just as well as when I bought it.
It even pulled on a GMC Jimmy earlier tonight.
And the growl it made under WOT made me And it still gets compliments from friends and family.
05-01-2011, 11:21 PM
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Holy fug. Hope you have insurance, man.I had a smaller nick right in front of my eyes back in January. After a week of highway driving, it was still able to be drilled out and filled.
In other news:
Missed it. But still, 200,000 kms. Or 125,000 miles in Yankee terms. Still a milestone!
Truly could not be more satisfied with this car. Still needs a valve adjustment, but that doesn't stop it from running like a top, just as well as when I bought it.
It even pulled on a GMC Jimmy earlier tonight.
And the growl it made under WOT made me And it still gets compliments from friends and family.
congrats!
05-01-2011, 11:24 PM
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You know, I've never really considered VWs before because I've always been scared of the reliablity issues of them, but lately I've read a bunch about the GTIs and GLIs and they seem to be pretty damn reliable compared to previous gens. I really like the DSG tranny too, so that would even be an option. Hell I almost (well did) purchase a Volvo, so I guess reliability is subjective at this point.
I'm still in contact with a guy in Mass. that has an '07 Mazdaspeed6 for sale. We've been trying to work something out and it seems like it might happen, just not as fast as I had hoped. It is 2,700 miles away after all. The dynamics of coordinating everything is a giant PITA, but if it can work, the MS6 is a car that seems to fit all my requirements.
I'm still in contact with a guy in Mass. that has an '07 Mazdaspeed6 for sale. We've been trying to work something out and it seems like it might happen, just not as fast as I had hoped. It is 2,700 miles away after all. The dynamics of coordinating everything is a giant PITA, but if it can work, the MS6 is a car that seems to fit all my requirements.
have you considered a 3rd Gen TL?
05-01-2011, 11:56 PM
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I was driving my Accord around today and noticed my electronics acting weird. My dashboard was turning on and off...the engine sounded like it was dying
I had no idea what was wrong then my car just died. First thing that popped into my head was the alternator.
I rolled and parked the car. It would not start at all. As I inspected the engine bay I was praying it was not the alternator. Luckily for me it was something minor...the ground cable that was hooked unto the battery ripped out. The cable itself was too short (and the battery moved quite a bit)
As a temporary fix, I uninstalled my 4 gauge ground cable from my amplifier and hooked up the terminal to it. I went to AutoZone and got the proper cable/terminals. Now I need to buy a new battery tie down
I had no idea what was wrong then my car just died. First thing that popped into my head was the alternator.
I rolled and parked the car. It would not start at all. As I inspected the engine bay I was praying it was not the alternator. Luckily for me it was something minor...the ground cable that was hooked unto the battery ripped out. The cable itself was too short (and the battery moved quite a bit)
As a temporary fix, I uninstalled my 4 gauge ground cable from my amplifier and hooked up the terminal to it. I went to AutoZone and got the proper cable/terminals. Now I need to buy a new battery tie down
05-02-2011, 12:11 AM
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05-02-2011, 01:54 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3srrc-ZsCP8
Love the ms6 although I haven't driven one... Only thing I'd want to see for myself, is the clutch engagement that the video is speaking of ^
Love the ms6 although I haven't driven one... Only thing I'd want to see for myself, is the clutch engagement that the video is speaking of ^
05-02-2011, 02:03 AM
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I've seen that video. I'm not sure about the clutch take up, but considering the Accord 6mt clutch pedal was by far the most difficult pedal action to get used to, I'm sure I'll get used to it.
05-02-2011, 02:26 AM
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What was the difficult part with the Accord for you? The friction point?
05-02-2011, 08:25 AM
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I really want to remove the check valve, I hear it makes a huge difference with the engagement.
And yeah, it isn't worth it going through insurance on a $180 windshield .. I'll go ahead and rock the cracked windshield for awhile, I'll post another pic .. it's double the size of the first picture I posted on Friday.
Congrats Aman! That car will keep going ... and going ... and going!
And yeah, it isn't worth it going through insurance on a $180 windshield .. I'll go ahead and rock the cracked windshield for awhile, I'll post another pic .. it's double the size of the first picture I posted on Friday
.Congrats Aman! That car will keep going ... and going ... and going!
05-02-2011, 07:53 PM
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I take that back .. 3x bigger than it was on Friday.
It is kind of interesting which direction the crack is heading, it's going to be doing circles soon
It is kind of interesting which direction the crack is heading, it's going to be doing circles soon
05-02-2011, 08:14 PM
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Holy shit
05-02-2011, 09:26 PM
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My car needs the timing belt done before the window, I'm moving out of my place in 3 weeks and I'll have a lot of extra cash to spend on a windshield next month.
Until then, I'll have to watch this crack grow lol.
This thread is lonely without Todd's 6MT
Until then, I'll have to watch this crack grow lol.
This thread is lonely without Todd's 6MT
05-02-2011, 09:33 PM
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Thanks, guys. Absolutely zero problems. *knock on wood* 300k here I come 
Imageless, what front brakes are you running? TL Brembos? RL?
Imageless, what front brakes are you running? TL Brembos? RL?
05-03-2011, 12:13 AM
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ST, please go for the one with as less mileage as possible!
05-03-2011, 08:37 AM
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"Come drive some fun!!! Oh yeah!!! Yeah baby!!!"
Sorry, just had to at this. Are all MS6s MT?
Sorry, just had to
at this. Are all MS6s MT?
05-03-2011, 09:37 AM
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MS6 6MT 
05-03-2011, 11:58 AM
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Yes. 6MT only for all MS3 and MS6.
05-05-2011, 06:37 PM
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Why is it so low.. 
05-05-2011, 07:20 PM
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05-05-2011, 07:27 PM
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That's pretty cool I guess. 
05-05-2011, 11:12 PM
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Hey, at least your can't get towed. 
So, passenger door speaker decided it didn't feel like being a speaker anymore. It literally stopped working with no warning.
Anybody know mow much an EX replacement speaker is? I think they came with an upgraded audio system. I know speakers for DX and LX are only $9, hoping these aren't that much more expensive.
So, passenger door speaker decided it didn't feel like being a speaker anymore.
It literally stopped working with no warning. Anybody know mow much an EX replacement speaker is? I think they came with an upgraded audio system. I know speakers for DX and LX are only $9
, hoping these aren't that much more expensive.