The Official Honda Accord Thread
06-27-2011, 01:49 PM
#1402
Just picked this up about two weeks ago.....
I traded in my Tahoe for it and smile every time I go by the gas station now. I got the Tahoe after getting T-boned in my TL and was sorry to see it go, but the fuel cost was killing me.
I'm really happy with the Accord. And it feels good to not have to slow down to walking pace as I go around corners anymore. Although I do feel as though I need to pay even more attention now while driving as I can longer see everything going on around me like I could in the Tahoe.
No mods or anything planned for it, unless you all know of some "must haves" that need to be done.
I traded in my Tahoe for it and smile every time I go by the gas station now. I got the Tahoe after getting T-boned in my TL and was sorry to see it go, but the fuel cost was killing me.
I'm really happy with the Accord. And it feels good to not have to slow down to walking pace as I go around corners anymore. Although I do feel as though I need to pay even more attention now while driving as I can longer see everything going on around me like I could in the Tahoe.
No mods or anything planned for it, unless you all know of some "must haves" that need to be done.
06-27-2011, 03:16 PM
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TSX rear sway bar is pretty popular. Congrats on the pickup. 
06-27-2011, 04:10 PM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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06-28-2011, 09:38 AM
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I'm scoping out those J35 heads, intake manifold and throttlebody in the classifieds on VeSixPee, it would be a nice upgrade and easy swap when I'm doing my timing belt.
civicdrivr, thoughts?
civicdrivr, thoughts?
06-28-2011, 10:40 AM
#1406
How much thicker is it compared to what's on there now?
I installed the Comptech 22" on the TL and it made a world of a diff, until it ripped the mounts off the subframe.... That's happened to a couple of people on here.
Any reports of anything similar happening with upgrading the stock bar on the Accord? I find the handling to be pretty good now, but a little tighter is always nice .......
I installed the Comptech 22" on the TL and it made a world of a diff, until it ripped the mounts off the subframe.... That's happened to a couple of people on here.
Any reports of anything similar happening with upgrading the stock bar on the Accord? I find the handling to be pretty good now, but a little tighter is always nice .......
06-28-2011, 12:27 PM
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Back to the brake pads for a moment, I've replaced mine easily two or three times within 50k miles. Also the rear calipers have seized twice and had to be totally replaced. What a pain in the ass.
Yeah I have a TL but it's just a fancy Accord
Yeah I have a TL but it's just a fancy Accord
06-28-2011, 12:48 PM
#1408
The service records for the Accord I now have listed rear brake pads being replaced twice already. It's just turned 70k.
I haven't looked at the service manual for this yet. Can they just be pad slapped? If so, then I'm not going to worry too much about them and just chalk it up to a design flaw. Dropping new pads in every 30k or so is a pain that I'd rather not have to do, and even if the calipers have to come off it's still something that shouldn't take more than 30 min total time. Yes?
It's strange that it's the rear brakes wearing out prematurely. I don't think I've ever heard of that before.
I haven't looked at the service manual for this yet. Can they just be pad slapped? If so, then I'm not going to worry too much about them and just chalk it up to a design flaw. Dropping new pads in every 30k or so is a pain that I'd rather not have to do, and even if the calipers have to come off it's still something that shouldn't take more than 30 min total time. Yes?
It's strange that it's the rear brakes wearing out prematurely. I don't think I've ever heard of that before.
06-28-2011, 12:52 PM
#1409
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How much thicker is it compared to what's on there now?
I installed the Comptech 22" on the TL and it made a world of a diff, until it ripped the mounts off the subframe.... That's happened to a couple of people on here.
Any reports of anything similar happening with upgrading the stock bar on the Accord? I find the handling to be pretty good now, but a little tighter is always nice .......
I installed the Comptech 22" on the TL and it made a world of a diff, until it ripped the mounts off the subframe.... That's happened to a couple of people on here.
Any reports of anything similar happening with upgrading the stock bar on the Accord? I find the handling to be pretty good now, but a little tighter is always nice .......
There are some people who have put on the 22mm Progress sway bar.
I haven't heard of any issues with the mounts on the Accord.
06-29-2011, 09:08 AM
#1412
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The service records for the Accord I now have listed rear brake pads being replaced twice already. It's just turned 70k.
I haven't looked at the service manual for this yet. Can they just be pad slapped? If so, then I'm not going to worry too much about them and just chalk it up to a design flaw. Dropping new pads in every 30k or so is a pain that I'd rather not have to do, and even if the calipers have to come off it's still something that shouldn't take more than 30 min total time. Yes?
It's strange that it's the rear brakes wearing out prematurely. I don't think I've ever heard of that before.
I haven't looked at the service manual for this yet. Can they just be pad slapped? If so, then I'm not going to worry too much about them and just chalk it up to a design flaw. Dropping new pads in every 30k or so is a pain that I'd rather not have to do, and even if the calipers have to come off it's still something that shouldn't take more than 30 min total time. Yes?
It's strange that it's the rear brakes wearing out prematurely. I don't think I've ever heard of that before.
I did the serpentine belt, tranny drain and fill, cabin air filter and brakes/rotors at 66-67k
brakes were very easy...but the rotors were a PITA to take off (rusted placement screws).
I upgraded my brake pads recently...took 20-30 mins to change (each wheel).
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06-29-2011, 09:28 AM
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I love this thread.
06-30-2011, 09:57 AM
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Damn you get your parts fast.
06-30-2011, 10:00 AM
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the dealer i buy from is out of texas.. usually takes 1 day to ship. (left dallas yesterday and delivered today)
it only takes longer when they have to order the part themselves.
it only takes longer when they have to order the part themselves.
06-30-2011, 11:01 AM
#1420
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^ You should install it while you're at work and take some pictures .. the boss wouldn't mind too much would he? 
06-30-2011, 11:53 AM
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I drive a Subata.
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Nice!
Have you thought of debadging!?
Have you thought of debadging!?
06-30-2011, 12:03 PM
#1423
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bumper has been repainted (badly i might add)
and the paint's rigidity worries me... otherwize it would be gone already.
when i get the rear re-done properly.. i will leave the Accord and V6 emblems off...
and the paint's rigidity worries me... otherwize it would be gone already.
when i get the rear re-done properly.. i will leave the Accord and V6 emblems off...
06-30-2011, 02:03 PM
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Car looks incredible! Makes me want fog lights, lipkit ...
and SSM
and SSM
06-30-2011, 02:47 PM
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tyler the fogs were pretty cheap and it took about 30-45 minutes for install.. (most of that was wiring.)
although i havent used them once since i installed them but i do like the way they look.
thanks for the height adjustment josh.
although i havent used them once since i installed them
but i do like the way they look.thanks for the height adjustment josh.
06-30-2011, 09:12 PM
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Update:
Ordered:
Brembo Blank Rotors
Hawk HPS Performance pads
GM Sync FM Fluid
New transmission mounts
Sapphire Blue Pearl touchup paint
and Timing belt service is being done this Saturday, got an appointment scheduled.
Next month:
Catback / test pipe / pulleys installed and cleaning up the car overall.
This will be an exciting month for my car
Ordered:
Brembo Blank Rotors
Hawk HPS Performance pads
GM Sync FM Fluid
New transmission mounts
Sapphire Blue Pearl touchup paint
and Timing belt service is being done this Saturday, got an appointment scheduled.
Next month:
Catback / test pipe / pulleys installed and cleaning up the car overall.
This will be an exciting month for my car
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06-30-2011, 09:42 PM
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Correction, Power Slot 11.8" slotted rotors*.
06-30-2011, 10:50 PM
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Noice, can't wait to see.
Nothing special over here. Still rocking plate covers and fuzzy dice.
Washed and clayed yesterday, was going to try my hand at compounding, but work called so I threw a coat of wax on it and left. Rock chips have beat up my headlights, going to clear them out tomorrow. Looking forward to having a decent-condition car again.
Nothing special over here. Still rocking plate covers and fuzzy dice.
Washed and clayed yesterday, was going to try my hand at compounding, but work called so I threw a coat of wax on it and left. Rock chips have beat up my headlights, going to clear them out tomorrow. Looking forward to having a decent-condition car again.
07-01-2011, 04:42 PM
#1431
J33 stroker
Noice, can't wait to see.
Nothing special over here. Still rocking plate covers and fuzzy dice.
Washed and clayed yesterday, was going to try my hand at compounding, but work called so I threw a coat of wax on it and left. Rock chips have beat up my headlights, going to clear them out tomorrow. Looking forward to having a decent-condition car again.
Nothing special over here. Still rocking plate covers and fuzzy dice.
Washed and clayed yesterday, was going to try my hand at compounding, but work called so I threw a coat of wax on it and left. Rock chips have beat up my headlights, going to clear them out tomorrow. Looking forward to having a decent-condition car again.
07-01-2011, 10:41 PM
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That is quite possibly the sexiest Accord ass I have ever seen.
I can take a few pics, but really it's nothing special.
It was dirty, now it's clean. 
Compounding by hand didn't really make much of an effect.
I can take a few pics, but really it's nothing special.
It was dirty, now it's clean. Compounding by hand didn't really make much of an effect.
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07-01-2011, 10:58 PM
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07-02-2011, 10:17 AM
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I've only seen a couple on the road.
Update:
I just dropped the car off for the timing belt service, going to be nice to have a fresh engine to romp on this week
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07-02-2011, 06:56 PM
#1436
J33 stroker
PM him on v 6 p (cape97) he might have more.
One more
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