Can 2011/2012 Accord clutch be modified in a fairly straightforward manner ?
Hi,
I'm in the market for a new car to replace my Altima SE that has 5-speed stick, and sport tuned suspension and a heavy duty clutch. After driving the 2012's Kia-Optima, Subaru-Legacy, Subaru-WRX, Mazda-6 and VW-Passat, I seem to be gravitating towards the Accord EX with 5-speed stickshift. Mostly for price point and horsepower and gas mileage. The problem is... that all these cars, and the honda-accord have hydraulic clutches that are so too easy to press, that its like pressing into air (no feeling). The only car I've testdriven so far with a proper feel in the clutch has been the Subaru WRX. The only problem is that I really do not need 280 Hp with 20/mpg. So my main question is... Are there any common mods that could be applied to a 2011 or 2012 Honda Accord EX clutch that would bring back the right 'feel' that an 'assertive' driver like me can use ? Maybe to attenuate the hydraulic component of the pedal, or to replace the stock clutch plates with heavier ones ? Thanks for your help. Buzzbee.. |
Short answer - NO.
I've had a WRX (Saab 9.2x actually) and I like that stiffer clutch too. You'd have to get a "sportier" clutch installed into the Accord. That should get you a stiffer pedal, and also a more abrupt engagement of the clutch (like the Subie). I haven't done that with an Accord, so I won't be much help choosing a make/model of aftermarket clutch. |
I am pretty sure the Accord has a 6 speed gearbox not a 5 speed.
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It might be 6-spd on the coupe & 5-spd on the sedan??? (actually I'm not sure)
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Originally Posted by crispin
(Post 280650)
I am pretty sure the Accord has a 6 speed gearbox not a 5 speed.
As far as the better feel, TAS auto parts.com or even summit racing may be a good source for stage 2 or stage 3 clutches. This may be the route you want to take. |
If you are looking for the 6 speed on the sedan, the 2006 was the last year that it was available. I was curious about this too because I am a stick person and a family man. I saw a few of them recently on eBay.
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Another thing to consider, the 4 cylinder engines Honda offers after 2004 are now available with timing chains. The 3.5 V6 has a timing belt that needs replacing EVERY 105k miles. DO NOT go over this or you risk blowing the engine.
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The K-series 4-cyl (with timing chain) started in 2003. We had a 2003 (manual trans) & I thought it was a really nice engine.
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Jim I stand corrected. I did some more research and found that the timing chains were indeed started in 2003 instead of 2004. I didn't want to mislead anyone on this. My fault.
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No problem. Hey, just for grins, I grew up in South Milwaukee; lived about 1.5 blocks away from Grant Park.
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You were very close to me. I live by Carrolton Elementary School. Why did you move away?
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South Milwaukee is way better than regular Milwaukee. There is something about it that keeps me here. I grew up in regular Milwaukee but it's dying. Taxes are too high forcing businesses out. Summerfest and State Fair keep the city somewhat alive but thats only in the summer.
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I graduated & got a job in Ohio; got married & had kids, etc. My parents aren't alive any more, but my brother lives off Oakwood near Pennsylvania. I visit out there once or twice a year.
My grandparents house was right on hwy.32 (actually the little service road) about 4 houses south of Bonnie Drive. That's your neighborhood, I think. |
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