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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 1:50:10 PM
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falkore24
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Somebody would have to be retarded to take 10 mins to find a preset in the new accord. For 1 the presets are all in the thumb control on the steering wheel and arent hard to find on the radio. I think you are just quick to hate because you are one of many people who get set in there ways and dont like change. Have you ever even driven the new accord or even really sat in one with the ignition on where you could make these assumptions? You probably said the same thing about the 7th gen when it came out too. You dont have to hate on the new model just cause you have the old one and think its better. Yes the wood looks cheap. Its a feeble attempt to try and make the accord look more luxury. Kind of like how you think my cars center console looks like @$$ and puke mixed together???? The big dual exhaust on the accord looks ricey and by the way its an automatic accord not a race car. No matter what you do to it to get your extra hp you still have a crappy honda automatic tansmission. The Automatic tranny in any honda is meant to take kids to school and soccer practice. If you want performance you have to go with a manual tranny and upgrade the clutch kit.
Ok, let's look at the picture ..... the steering wheel is too cluttered also now that you mention it. Hmm ..... hate because I'm set in my ways and don't like change ..... that assumes that you know, well ..... anything about me and this is simply not true. Have I ever driven one, no; I don't like it so why would I waste my time taking one for a test drive. I have played with it's toys and I think that the controls suck. Think what you want about my wood kit, but it is not an attempt to do anything but look the way that it does. The big dual exhaust bothers you? Well it wasn't my decision to make the car have 2 mufflers, but IMO it looks better than 1. Also, the mufflers have a 105mm tip which is smaller than many others, IMO it's a good fit. I've never claimed that the tranny in a 6th gen V6 is anything but a POS, so try bashing something else. Also, I've said a few times that Accords are not fast cars ..... even the new ones. IMO if you are not doing better than 14 seconds on a quarter, you are not in a fast car. Granted that the new V6 is getting close, but then again so is everything else. We were talking about the appearance though right?
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 1:51:25 PM
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falkore24
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Im the first person to mention it because no body has the balls to tell you what they really think. I dont think it matters what i say to you because based on some of your other posts Ive read you already have everything figured out. Your one of those know it all people that nobody can tell you anything to because you think you already know everything.
Still assuming that you know me ..... go on.
And for the record, I think that Smag's White 2007 V6 manual was the best Accord made so far in the appearance category. The radio is just a PITA to upgrade.
< Message edited by falkore24 -- 1/10/2008 1:53:14 PM >
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 1:58:40 PM
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falkore24
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Im the first person to mention it because no body has the balls to tell you what they really think. I dont think it matters what i say to you because based on some of your other posts Ive read you already have everything figured out. Your one of those know it all people that nobody can tell you anything to because you think you already know everything.
I just realized ..... now you are assuming what EVERYONE thinks. Are you psychic?
Hey look!!!! I found something that we agree on!!!! My radio was cheap!!!! It came with the car ..... and for the record has gotten many compliments as well, but it wouldn't have been my first choice.
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The new Accord Coupe OWNS all other gens. Hands down. People just dont like knowing their car is now yesterday's news and have a hard time getting used to new things/styles.
So EVERYONE else's opinion is wrong.
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Wait until some aftermarket parts start comming out for the new Coupe and we see some nice modded ones.
Like mufflers??? You don't like performance exhausts, remember?
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People's Tune will change.
So you acknowlege that people don't like it.
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I personally think the 7th gen looks like a spaceship and never liked it.
So you can have opinions, but I can't?
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I get nothing but positive feedback about my 08 coupe 6 spd. Anybody who see's it in person loves it.
Doesn't this contradict the statement above that eventually people will like it?
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As soon as a decent drop kit is available it will be lowered and then its GAME OVER!
So no clutch kit now?
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I think the interior looks awesome in the car and so does everyone who has seen it.
I've seen the car and I think the parts that I mentioned look like crap.
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You cant judge this car by pictures it doesnt photograph well and only looks good in certain colors.
As we all know, cameras lie, so we should all just take your word for it. I don't think so.
Also, your prized "clutch kit" may make the clutch feel a bit tighter, but it doesn't do a whole lot for performance. If you want to make the car faster, you might want to focus a little more on the flywheel rather than the clutch.
< Message edited by falkore24 -- 1/10/2008 2:45:32 PM >
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 2:19:06 PM
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AxCxCxOxRxD
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I second on falklores car. I used to own a 1999 ex-l v-6 sedan and it was a great car to own. The reason u say its ugly, cheesy or whatever is bc its style is outdated. Regardless I still think its a nice looking car. The only reason I no longer have one is bc hurricane katrina destroyed it. I now own a silver 07 accord coupe and I'll tell u now the 7th and probaly 6th gen accords r more than likely faster than their counter parts. The sad thing is the 8th gens r no faster if not slower. I read that the 08 v6 only gets 205 off the dyno which is only 10 more than the 07 v6 gets. No word on the 6 mt yet but the 0-60 time is slower than the 07 mt. No offense though. The 08 looks good but theyre not as fast as good as they look. I think they look too sporty for their speed. Again don't get me wrong. I like the new 08 but its not my style. I'm gonna be ready to leave my bro in the dust when he gets his 08 coupe :p
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 2:31:59 PM
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Yeah the exhaust is really similar to the majority of the aftermarket exhausts we all use.. such as my Greddy SP2....
If you don't like it, then there's something broken in your brain as they're the best performing cat-backs for our cars, regardless of generation. They're not too big, but not dinky looking like stock exhausts... I'm not a fan of the dual tips, but don't mind the dual muffler. I still prefer a single though...
I like the 8th gen exterior, but the interior as stated is too mashed up. Too many buttons!! If anything, the nav screen could also be a touchscreen menu system so that you have a simplified and very navigable menu system. Being 2008, we'd expect to see a dramatic improvement in UI, and being a geek I expect to see more and more electronics assisting with the menial tasks...
The whole nav button section at the bottom of the center console could be removed, and made as part of the nav screen.....
Also, this is just me.. i've always hated cars with those little VFD sections that do nothing more than state the time and possibly temperature.. especially when they're a large as they are on that pic posted.. it just looks tacky...
Just curious about your statement earlier, you mentioned "Once they are lowered and have a body kit/spoiler they look nice."... Then later you mention the exhaust looks ricey... How is a body kit and spoiler NOT ricey? At least the exhaust gives some performance gain...
And the wood trim, yeah does look a bit dark in the pictures; but that's how it goes in pictures... I can imagine it'd look much better in person.. And because of that, I also do think that it does increase the "luxury" look for the car... But isn't that why we do mods to our cars? To make them cooler, the way we want them? You can't hate because of that, especially just because you think it looks like crap... It's not a functional piece, it's visual, and personally I am jealous of it!
I don't think the personal attacks are going to really help you win any arguments... All he (and myself) are saying is that the dash is crowded... if there were an alternate dash you could get, I'd love the 8th gen in an instant (already kinda do regardless)..
to each his own
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 2:40:39 PM
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AxCxCxOxRxD
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my point was that the new gens don't make that much more power and with that extra fat definitely won't be faster. I have a greddy sp2 and I'll tell u now its not ricy at all. My car doesn't even cook rice. It makes a deep sound at high rpms and is quiet at low rpms. It all depends. I see too many ppl nowadays destroy the look of 6th gens with oversized body kits, spoilers and big mufflers. Not to offend anyone. I'm jus not a fan of that style. I'd rather have a sleeper than a souped up car that is no faster than it was stock.
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 2:48:27 PM
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falkore24
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jblaust: How old are you? Your failure in consistancy and use of logic leads me to believe that you are a teenager or early 20's and your parents bought you this car for graduation or something.
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 5:00:26 PM
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jblaust
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Falkore bottom line is your car is ugly! Im not trying to make my car fast like you are. What kind of looser puts a Apexi and a big ugly dual exhaust in an automatic accord. All you can do is make that car look good (which you have failed to do) Is that an 8 track head unit in your car? LOL. All im gonna do to mine is lower it and maybe put different 20 inch rims. Then Im done and happy. Your POS would get left in the dust by the new accord v6 sedan or coupe take your pick. Im not an accord hater I have owned 4 different years in my time. I just wouldnt waste my time trying to make one fast or bragging about it. You would need an engine swap to make that happen. I prefer my accord slow and low.
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 5:01:03 PM
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jblaust
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FAIL!!!
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 5:06:51 PM
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jblaust
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jblaust: How old are you? Your failure in consistancy and use of logic leads me to believe that you are a teenager or early 20's and your parents bought you this car for graduation or something.
FAIL! I make my own car payment on this and my wifes car. I also have a Turbo Toyota project. I just get annoyed when I see people like you running your mouth with too many opinion's and you have a POS yourself. No offense to anyone else on this site. I have seen plenty of nice cars here. His just isnt one of them. If he didnt have anything nice to say then he shouldn't have said anything. Thats usually the way I would do it but I couldnt bite my tounge this time. He seems like the main cheerleader here.
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 5:14:13 PM
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jblaust
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Your right! But he was bashing so Im bashing back. The new accord 6 speed is 268HP stock. Why do I really need more than that? If I can throw a couple of bolt on's on the motor once parts are available and get it to 300hp I would be more than extremly happy with that. At least Im not automatic and can enjoy the power a little more. His car is PARKED right now anyways what does he know! All that money on HP parts and his tranny broke! LOL! I bet that blue radiator hose you got under the hood adds an extra 10 hp doesnt it! LOL
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 5:27:23 PM
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AxCxCxOxRxD
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jblaust I think ur taking it too far. Falklore was stating his opinion on the 08 accord overall. He didnt point out any names. U act as if he called u out. Jus chill. Falklore is a really cool person.
And about ur bolt ons. It will not really give u 300. U see, u don't get 268 horses to the wheel. U probaly get about 245-255. U get 268 at the crank. The bolt ons will jus increase more power to the wheels I believe.
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RE: Accord Coupe Ranked Higher Than Sedan - 1/10/2008 5:29:16 PM
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jblaust
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ORIGINAL: falkore24
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ORIGINAL: jblaust
Im the first person to mention it because no body has the balls to tell you what they really think. I dont think it matters what i say to you because based on some of your other posts Ive read you already have everything figured out. Your one of those know it all people that nobody can tell you anything to because you think you already know everything.
I just realized ..... now you are assuming what EVERYONE thinks. Are you psychic?
Hey look!!!! I found something that we agree on!!!! My radio was cheap!!!! It came with the car ..... and for the record has gotten many compliments as well, but it wouldn't have been my first choice.
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ORIGINAL: jblaust
The new Accord Coupe OWNS all other gens. Hands down. People just dont like knowing their car is now yesterday's news and have a hard time getting used to new things/styles.
So EVERYONE else's opinion is wrong.
Ok maybe I was over stating my opinion. I was just annoyed with older gen accord owners bashing. You mainly only hear the bashing from older Honda owners who cant get used to the new look and you usually only hear it here online. In the real world people pull me over on the street to compliment the car some people dont even know its an accord.
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Wait until some aftermarket parts start comming out for the new Coupe and we see some nice modded ones.
Like mufflers??? You don't like performance exhausts, remember?
I was talking about coil overs / suspension. The 8th gen's biggest downfall is that huge gap in the wheel wells. I would def free up some of that restriction in the exhaust (eliminate the cat completly and the resonators) I just wouldnt put 2 huge chrome cans at the back of the car.
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People's Tune will change.
again talking about older gen accord owners who are bashing like you. Not people in general.
So you acknowlege that people don't like it.
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ORIGINAL: jblaust
I personally think the 7th gen looks like a spaceship and never liked it.
So you can have opinions, but I can't?
I dont like the 7th gen stock, However I do like it modded with body kit, rims, and lowered.
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I get nothing but positive feedback about my 08 coupe 6 spd. Anybody who see's it in person loves it.
Doesn't this contradict the statement above that eventually people will like it?
No....It means internet haters like you who probably have barely seen one in person. Let alone...one that is hooked up. As matter of fact a local forum Im on I got similar feedback about my original pics of the car. When I went to the local get together / BBQ and they saw it in person the car was the center of attention when i pulled up.
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ORIGINAL: jblaust
As soon as a decent drop kit is available it will be lowered and then its GAME OVER!
So no clutch kit now?
No clutch kit for me. Im not trying to be speed racer.
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I think the interior looks awesome in the car and so does everyone who has seen it.
I've seen the car and I think the parts that I mentioned look like crap.
Ive seen your cars photos and DITTO. You should be one to talk. LOL.
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You cant judge this car by pictures it doesnt photograph well and only looks good in certain colors.
As we all know, cameras lie, so we should all just take your word for it. I don't think so.
OK...well I dont like my own photos. Or any other photos of the car for that matter. I personally think it looks better in person. It looks best in Silver, White, or black. Red is ugly and that seems to be what Honda is advertising. See above statement....
Also, your prized "clutch kit" may make the clutch feel a bit tighter, but it doesn't do a whole lot for performance. If you want to make the car faster, you might want to focus a little more on the flywheel rather than the clutch.
If i was going to change the clutch a lightened flywheel and ARP Flywheel bolts would be part of the package. This will stay an everyday driver though so that is not in the plan for my car.
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