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  1. coupe7
    03-15-2012 09:46 AM
    coupe7
    m trying to get my username changed as i put my real name for the user. Please replace with coupe7 or coupeseven or hondacoupe7 or anything will do really just not my real full name. thank you
  2. The Pope
    02-18-2009 01:13 PM
    The Pope
    For the twisty road, do a search on "Tail of the Dragon" I think is like 300-400 turns in an 11mi section.
  3. PanzerLeader
    02-17-2009 03:59 PM
    PanzerLeader
    Brace got here tonight (Tuesday) Hopefully will get on tomorrow. The brace is really light. Assume it to be an aircraft aluminum type metal. Probably old coke cans at that. Will keep you posted. OBTW, might go to D.C., a friend recommended going up through Tennessee, seems as there is a strech of road (about 14 miles) with a large number of twists and turns on it, somewhere on the NC border I think. Thanks, Chris
  4. The Pope
    02-17-2009 02:23 AM
    The Pope
    Yep, no threads near the head of the bolt.
    Hopefully UPS will deliver it to you asap!
  5. PanzerLeader
    02-16-2009 01:16 PM
    PanzerLeader
    John called your cell phone today. Quick question reference the bolts on the CUSCO BRACE. Those bolts in the picture have a built in washer and a "shoulder" (Meaning the threads do not go all the way to the top of the bolt. Correct? Thanks. UPS says brace will be delivered tomorrow. Hopefully will be installed by Wednesday. Thanks.
  6. The Pope
    02-06-2009 02:22 AM
    The Pope
    Let me know how it works out for you! Revive the DIY of the CUSCO thread with your input on the brace after you've driven with it thru some twisties.
  7. PanzerLeader
    02-05-2009 12:34 PM
    PanzerLeader
    Thanks John. Hopefully the CUSCO will be installed next week. Thanks again, YOU ARE THE MAN ! Chris
  8. The Pope
    02-05-2009 02:23 AM
    The Pope
    From what I can remember ........ I didn't notice a change in the steering wheel. I just noticed the the front suspension worked better and there was less body/frame shifting in the front end of the car. I don't think that the increased HP & Torque of the V6 will pose any problems. As this is extra bracing that Honda didn't install. It can only help.

    I really don't think that you have anything to worry about. If/when I get another Accord, I'll do all the mods that I had done to the last one. No matter which engine is in it.
  9. PanzerLeader
    02-04-2009 03:13 PM
    PanzerLeader
    We will try the Cusco II first. Not sure where the type one does its mounts but could be an alternative. At this point I do not think there will be a problem. What I notice in the car now is that the rear seems well planted and almost acts as a pivot point for the front. Think it will help with the slight side to side movement of the front end. Do feel the road surface changes and the Accord has always had a jerky ride over some road surfaces. You really notice expansion joints on bridges. The steering wheel at times has a right to left/lefyt to right movement but I attribute that to the suspension. Did you notice this being increased or decreased after the Cusco was installed? Know that the Cusco was made for the TSX but fits the Accord. Do you think that the increased HP and torque of the 6 cylinder will pose a problem? Know that the TSX was 200HP but not sure of the torque. Worried that the bolts used might shear. BTW, RacingLab is where it will be ordered from.
  10. The Pope
    02-04-2009 02:28 AM
    The Pope
    Make sure you order the Type II Cusco. Four mounting locations are better than two. :-) Here's where I got mine : http://www.racinglab.com/cuscolarm10.html but check around. You may find a better deal somewhere else.

    The speed rating IMHO has nothing to do with the sidewall stiffness. It's just the sustained speed the tire will handle without flying apart.

    I like http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/avid_h4.aspx AVID V4s

    I thought they rode well and I like the handleing.

    Just bend the hooks as needed.

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    Things that we go thru that don't kill us, makes us stronger. What we learned from these events are now tools in which we can use to help others.

    My youngest son, RIP 10/3/2004 (He was 19 at the time)
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