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What is the best forum for Accord Coupe owners? I just picked up a new Coupe and I can't seem to find a community that's as active as Acurazine. So far, DriveAccord is the only one that seems to be quasi-active. Thanks guys
I just stumbled across this video I had my wife shoot of my Accord Coupe back in the day. I still love that exhaust note for a V6. That was such a great all around car. I wonder where she is now.
Anyone else really digging the 10th generation Accords, especially with the 2.0t, like I am? Every review I've seen raves about it's build quality and fun to drive factor. The performance for value is hard to beat. I had a little Photoshop fun with what my ultimate Accord would look like.
I really liked both the 2.0T Touring & 6MT 2.0T Sport that I test drove. Cars definitely don't drive like their size suggests. Back seat had nearly the space my F150 had.
They look good / have good power potential with that 2.0T - with the right turbo & tune, it's sleeper status for sure.
Yeah for sure. I've seen quite a few videos of upgraded turbos running in the high 12s.
Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
I really liked both the 2.0T Touring & 6MT 2.0T Sport that I test drove. Cars definitely don't drive like their size suggests. Back seat had nearly the space my F150 had.
Yeah the handling is what I'd be after, too. My Charger is way too heavy. It's fun to swing the backend out, but when I'm on a back road I miss my previous cars that were lighter weight.
I don't like the 10G styling. It just looks so bloated and that huge low nose is not appealing.
I still really like the 9G Sport styling. It's just so clean. I wish they would have just updated the look with modern materials like the LED lights instead of this radical styling.
When the 10G came out I said Toyota did a better job with their styling on the Camry.
The K5 would definitely be in the running, just for how good it looks, for an econobox.
Jumping up a bit, the G70 & Stinger would be worth a look too, though smaller interior than the Accord X.
I really liked both the 2.0T Touring & 6MT 2.0T Sport that I test drove. Cars definitely don't drive like their size suggests. Back seat had nearly the space my F150 had.
This. The manual 2.0T is fantastic. Almost bought one over the Golf R.
I don't like the 10G styling. It just looks so bloated and that huge low nose is not appealing.
I still really like the 9G Sport styling. It's just so clean. I wish they would have just updated the look with modern materials like the LED lights instead of this radical styling.
When the 10G came out I said Toyota did a better job with their styling on the Camry.
I really like the rear 3/4 angle, almost Audi A7ish, but some of the other angles are a little meh. It definitely grew on me from the first time I saw it. I wasn't a fan of the last gen, so different strokes for different folks I guess.
The K5 would definitely be in the running, just for how good it looks, for an econobox.
Jumping up a bit, the G70 & Stinger would be worth a look too, though smaller interior than the Accord X.
I really like the G70 and Stinger, but part of getting an Accord would be the improved MPG. The G70 and Stinger are rated the same MPG as my 2009 Charger lol. It wouldn't be much of an improvement. The Accord with the 10spd is rated at 36 MPG on the highway. I'm lucky to see 20 MPG now a days.
I really like the G70 and Stinger, but part of getting an Accord would be the improved MPG. The G70 and Stinger are rated the same MPG as my 2009 Charger lol. It wouldn't be much of an improvement. The Accord with the 10spd is rated at 36 MPG on the highway. I'm lucky to see 20 MPG now a days.
I didn't realize they were rated that low. I guess I was looking at the 2.0T numbers when I was shopping the Stinger back in 2018.
Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
They don't make the manual anymore unfortunately, but the 10 speed auto is supposed to be excellent.
I had no complaints with the 10AT when I drove a 2.0T Touring. Much less hunting for a gear than the 10AT in the F150s I had as loaners, especially at low speeds.
They don't make the manual anymore unfortunately, but the 10 speed auto is supposed to be excellent.
I know. Of all the cars in that segment, it's still the best one IMO. Even without the manual. For ME though, if I was going to go with something automatic, I'd go elsewhere like the G70 or the Stinger or a 3 series. I know all those are more expensive but again, that would be my take on it.
I didn't realize they were rated that low. I guess I was looking at the 2.0T numbers when I was shopping the Stinger back in 2018.
Yep, I didn't either until I started poking around a few months back. Twin turbsky V6 is the fast one.
Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
I had no complaints with the 10AT when I drove a 2.0T Touring. Much less hunting for a gear than the 10AT in the F150s I had as loaners, especially at low speeds.
That's what I've heard. Always in the right gear I'm sure helps the turbo keep in boost.
I know. Of all the cars in that segment, it's still the best one IMO. Even without the manual. For ME though, if I was going to go with something automatic, I'd go elsewhere like the G70 or the Stinger or a 3 series. I know all those are more expensive but again, that would be my take on it.
It's not so much about the cost as it is the efficiency. The bad MPG of the Charger is starting to get to me (along with some other small annoyances) so I'll probably be looking for a 4 banger for the next vehicle.
There's a 2.0T I4 option on both the G70 & Stinger
Go test drive everything, see what tugs the heartstrings. I doubt any of the I4T options are going to have the torque of the Charger, outside something like an AMG. But, if I can use my C300 as a baseline, I wasn't complaining about lack of power.
The back of the 10G is a bit drag-assy, but I do like the car quite a lot. The lease deal at the moment is pretty attractive too.
The 10AT is pretty good, and the engine makes good power. The 6MT was a bit more fun to drive but the shifter and clutch were vague
@veggiemonster has a 2.0T sport with the auto and he's running mid-12s.
gosh I have not been to AZ in a hot minute!!!! but thanks to the tag here I am.
And yeah for a handful of hardware (physical mods) my 2.0 10at is running mid 12s on stock turbo with more to go if I could lower some 60ft times. Nice part, is the car still behaves in a stock manner and avg 25+ mpg around town even on e30.
I know. It's not. But I never said I was getting rid of the Charger.
Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
There's a 2.0T I4 option on both the G70 & Stinger
Go test drive everything, see what tugs the heartstrings. I doubt any of the I4T options are going to have the torque of the Charger, outside something like an AMG. But, if I can use my C300 as a baseline, I wasn't complaining about lack of power.
I'll definitely test drive before deciding on anything. The 2.0t in the G70/Stinger is not really a performer. The HP & TQ numbers are similar to the Honda 2.0t, but the performance numbers much slower than the Accord. I think Honda's underrating the 2.0t.
Originally Posted by civicdrivr
The back of the 10G is a bit drag-assy, but I do like the car quite a lot. The lease deal at the moment is pretty attractive too.
The 10AT is pretty good, and the engine makes good power. The 6MT was a bit more fun to drive but the shifter and clutch were vague
@veggiemonster has a 2.0T sport with the auto and he's running mid-12s.
Lease is out. I'd be buying pre-owned. I've heard about the vagueness of the 6mt. It's honestly not even on my radar. I've fallen victim to the ease of an automatic unless it's a weekend toy.
Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
For me, I'd be after a 1G 2.0T 6MT G70
A bit small for my needs, but probably not far off from the Snailibu.
See above. Stock the Genesis/Kia 2.0t is an underachiever. I'm not a fan of the G70 styling. The Stinger is sexy, but I'd want the 3.3tt but it gets crappy MPG.
Originally Posted by veggiemonster
gosh I have not been to AZ in a hot minute!!!! but thanks to the tag here I am.
And yeah for a handful of hardware (physical mods) my 2.0 10at is running mid 12s on stock turbo with more to go if I could lower some 60ft times. Nice part, is the car still behaves in a stock manner and avg 25+ mpg around town even on e30.
Great car, glad I got it.
Whoa do you have a thread on your 10g Accord? Mid-12s is incredible for a stock turbo! I wouldn't go crazy modding it (<-- I've said that before) but I would want to do some stuff, definitely a tune.
Whoa do you have a thread on your 10g Accord? Mid-12s is incredible for a stock turbo! I wouldn't go crazy modding it (<-- I've said that before) but I would want to do some stuff, definitely a tune.
No, I kinda moved away from forums as all the discussions on performance were in a few accord groups on Facebook.
For not doing a lot, they can be pretty quick. Ktuner unit, RV6 catless downpipe, flex fuel sensor kit and a custom tune was enough to get the car into the 12s on 265 Indy 500s. (With >2.0 60fts)
Since then I've done the other bolts ons, charge pipes, front pipe, bigger intercooler. Best on my 19s and the Indy's was 12.64 @108/109 I think.. I do spend the 20 minutes to pull the seats and spare kit out though.
I do have a bigger turbo I'll be upgrading to soon and maybe then I'll throw everything together for a thread.
Ps. I said I'd never get this far either LMAO.
^ So what car did you absolutely destroy with that time?
Oddly, it was I think a late 70s F250 (or equivalent for that time) with a lift and some knobbies for tires lol
there was a safety shut down so I didn't get to run a Camaro, that would have been a fun one
No, I kinda moved away from forums as all the discussions on performance were in a few accord groups on Facebook.
For not doing a lot, they can be pretty quick. Ktuner unit, RV6 catless downpipe, flex fuel sensor kit and a custom tune was enough to get the car into the 12s on 265 Indy 500s. (With >2.0 60fts)
Since then I've done the other bolts ons, charge pipes, front pipe, bigger intercooler. Best on my 19s and the Indy's was 12.64 @108/109 I think.. I do spend the 20 minutes to pull the seats and spare kit out though.
I do have a bigger turbo I'll be upgrading to soon and maybe then I'll throw everything together for a thread.
Ps. I said I'd never get this far either LMAO.
Wow, I'm blown away with numbers you're getting with those few mods. Very, very cool to see. And everything's hold up otherwise with the power adders, like axels and transmission? I may have to join a group or two on FB to get some more info.
Because of this thread I went to go see how much used 2.0T 6MT's were going for...hint, it's about the same or more than new car pricing lol.
Pricing has been crazy for the last year. Some people sold their 1.5 sport for more than I bought my 2.0 sport for brand new!
Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
Wow, I'm blown away with numbers you're getting with those few mods. Very, very cool to see. And everything's hold up otherwise with the power adders, like axels and transmission? I may have to join a group or two on FB to get some more info.
Hopefully not to jinx myself, no issues so far. I do have some billet mounts (oem are plastic) just to make sure I'm not getting wheel hop & that kind of damage at the track, but doing that... axles are pretty much fine. So far there's 3-4 documented 450-480whp accords on the stock 10at and axles, only 1 real trans failure. But that guy also sprays it and can't do any fancy torque dampening in that case. My car currently makes somewhere around 330/365 whp/tq, and the big turbo guys are dampening torque to about 400-415 which is about the limit where the trans will first start to slip
ETA AXF page is probably the best just to see some things, there are performance pages I can link too but they're younger and less searchable.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/320829072401583/?ref=share
Last edited by veggiemonster; 11-01-2021 at 04:48 PM.
04-21-2014, 12:13 PM
I had no complaints with the 10AT when I drove a 2.0T Touring. Much less hunting for a gear than the 10AT in the F150s I had as loaners, especially at low speeds.
Go test drive everything, see what tugs the heartstrings. I doubt any of the I4T options are going to have the torque of the Charger, outside something like an AMG. But, if I can use my C300 as a baseline, I wasn't complaining about lack of power.
