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ORIGINAL: falkore24

hmmm ..... well, I agree that the new sedan doesn't look good in Red, but I think the coupe is ok.  I don't really like white on either version, but it's not that bad.  I like silver the best on the sedan and black on the coupe.

jblaust:  Can you post a pic of the non-nav interior?  All I can find on the net & of the 4 I've seen in person, all had navigation.


As for my car, it really doesn't bother me that you don't like it.  You are free to have your opinion as I am.  I never claimed that my car is a racecar or anything, I just like to do mods as my hobby and coincidentally the car has become noticably faster.  If you don't think that dropping a full second on the car's 0-60 time is worth anything, great.  It was worth it to me, and I had fun working on this car ..... for the most part, corroded & rusted bolts always suck.  The transmission has always been the reason that I haven't made any real power upgrades to this car .... the engine can handle about 600 HP with some tweaking ..... aka micropolishing the crank, forged pistons and rods, upgraded valves, springs, lifters and rockers.   If I had a 6MT, I likely would have built this motor to put out about 450HP making about 350 at the wheels.

Regarding your comments about me thinking that I know everything ..... ummm, no.  I readily admit that there are people here and elsewhere that know more about any kind of topic.  You said that you read a few of my posts; in those you should notice that I talk about the likelyhood of something being caused by whatever faulty part.  I take great care to not talk in absolutes or definates because first of all, I cannot inspect the car first hand and also because anomalies are always a possibility.  I feel that anyone that focuses on a primary topic as their job/career is more of an expert on their topic than anyone less focused on that topic.  Does that make them always right?  Of course not, but I'd expect that person to be right more often than a non-expert.  I am not an auto expert.  On the other hand, I have done a ton of reading on cars, repairs, common problems, etc. and expect that I've read more than most people.  In addition, I have been working on cars for the past 13 years, have studied and designed engines in college and have done some active fuel control work on the Joint Strike Fighter's engine (10 stage compression, 3 stage turbine jet with augmenter/after-burner).  As a Mechanical Engineer, I have a general knowlege of most of physics with a more indepth knowlege of machine design, parts design, stress/fatigue, part production and metalurgy.  As an HVAC designer, I am considered an expert in airflow and heat transfer.  I try to offer help and advice on mechanical issues and sometimes electrical as well.  I try to stay away from appearance discussions because I really am not concerned with other people's opinions on looks and also don't often share my opinions on the topic. 

One thing that I thought of in the shower this morning -- You think my intent is was to make a family sedan into a racecar, but did you notice the name of the car is Grandma's Grocery Getter ..... 3G?

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ORIGINAL: jblaust



Falkore I apologize to you for talking so much crap. I was just annoyed because I felt like you were bashing the new accord. I really dont dislike your car that much. It doesnt look bad. I apologize for getting so off topic. You are very informative and seem to be intelligent too.

"Cant we all just get along?"

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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. Wait until some aftermarket parts start comming out for the new Coupe and we see some nice modded ones. People's Tune will change. I personally think the 7th gen looks like a spaceship and never liked it. I am not a big fan of the new Sedan but it is growing on me in certain colors. I get nothing but positive feedback about my 08 coupe 6 spd. Anybody who see's it in person loves it. Only thing partially negative I have heard is that it needs a drop bad, which i already knew. As soon as a decent drop kit is available it will be lowered and then its GAME OVER! I think the interior looks awesome in the car and so does everyone who has seen it. My car is black/black with leather. You cant judge this car by pictures it doesnt photograph well and only looks good in certain colors.