Thinking about getting in to Accord 2011 or 2012

[Djstorm100]

I've been a mechanic for about 10 years and no stranger to Honda's. I was actually one of the first ones to turbo a base 5 speed Rsx. Later has Type-s (06')


Anyway, I'm thinking about trading in my Jeep Wrangler that is about 9 months old. I don't drive it often (has 4,000miles) I don't drive it to the beach or the mountains like I though we would (only been once). With 17mph hwy it's killing me in the pocket.

I see that alot of member have coupes vs sedans. I like a sedan and could get more use out of it I'm sure but is there a equal aftermarket parts out there as there is for the coupes. I like the HFP body kit and suspension


How are the real world MPG figures in the 4 vs 6 cylinder with auto transmission. I've had manual all my life and honest kinda of tired of it.

What options are you guys and gals getting.

Thanks
Everyone.

[lysol]

I'm getting right at 20/city 30/highway in my v6

[Artema]

Coupe and Sedan use all of the same suspension parts. Completely interchangeable. A lot of parts are more dependent on the trim level than how many doors. For instance the LX (sedan or coupe) has smaller front brakes, and lower level I4 engine than the EX I4. HFP shocks, coilvers, strut bars, all can be mixed and matched between all of the same generation Accords.

I drove to LA this past weekend for the CaliAccord Meet, 340 miles round trip. I drove hard, not taking it easy; a lot of acceleration. I got 28.3 MPG in my highly modified V6 AT. I've gone over 31 when I was going steady speed with the family. A few easy mods and the AT can scream.

I have a wife and 8 year old daughter, and the coupe works great for me.

If you like the HFP lip, and you end up with a Sedan, check out the Modulo kit. It is nearly the same looking thing. Let us know if you have more questions!

[Djstorm100]

Thanks!

The main reason going back to Honda is 1) I use to work for honda and I can do all my work my self but the reliability and MPG.

I dunno but 30miles a gallon doesn't seem that great to me from some odd reason

Trying to put a little money down as I possibly can. Trying to get something I can pay off in 3-4 years. If the payment stay around my payments now (412) even though I'll pay 450-500 I'm fine with that. Just trying to be debt free asap (I'm 24).

[2010accordv6]

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=54464
Check this link out for ideas
the next gens also come out in 2013.
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=26759
This link has more coupes
Artema I wasn't aware the coupe came with an auto transmission v6? When I purchased my sedan they said it was only available in mt. Unless he meant it was just sold out?

[Djstorm100]

Originally Posted by Artema

Coupe and Sedan use all of the same suspension parts. Completely interchangeable. A lot of parts are more dependent on the trim level than how many doors. For instance the LX (sedan or coupe) has smaller front brakes, and lower level I4 engine than the EX I4. HFP shocks, coilvers, strut bars, all can be mixed and matched between all of the same generation Accords.

I drove to LA this past weekend for the CaliAccord Meet, 340 miles round trip. I drove hard, not taking it easy; a lot of acceleration. I got 28.3 MPG in my highly modified V6 AT. I've gone over 31 when I was going steady speed with the family. A few easy mods and the AT can scream.

I have a wife and 8 year old daughter, and the coupe works great for me.

If you like the HFP lip, and you end up with a Sedan, check out the Modulo kit. It is nearly the same looking thing. Let us know if you have more questions!

What mods really wakes up the v6? Wonder if hondata is going to crack the ecu or attempt to.

[Artema]

Originally Posted by Djstorm100

What mods really wakes up the v6? Wonder if hondata is going to crack the ecu or attempt to.

The biggest is always good tires and light wheels, but I'll list the rest in order of effectiveness.

P2R ported intake runners, big HP and torque boost
J-pipe/deleted 3rd cat, big power boost
Riser from the Acura MDX, pulls torque to lower RPM
Unorthodox aluminum crank pulley

You could get all 4 for a little over a grand, and it wouldn't feel like the same car. There are many more, but those are the ones I'm using and feel made the biggest difference. You can get deletes for the "pre-cats", which come straight out of the engine. They make a huge difference, but make the car drone loudly I've been told.

[Djstorm100]

Originally Posted by Artema

The biggest is always good tires and light wheels, but I'll list the rest in order of effectiveness.

P2R ported intake runners, big HP and torque boost
J-pipe/deleted 3rd cat, big power boost
Riser from the Acura MDX, pulls torque to lower RPM
Unorthodox aluminum crank pulley

You could get all 4 for a little over a grand, and it wouldn't feel like the same car. There are many more, but those are the ones I'm using and feel made the biggest difference. You can get deletes for the "pre-cats", which come straight out of the engine. They make a huge difference, but make the car drone loudly I've been told.

The only thing I would be caution about is the crank pulley if it is larger or smaller as it changes the RPM of accessories. I'm honestly leaning toward the i4 because of price and MPG. I have a gsxr 750 for speed and performance but the devil on my shoulder is saying go with v6.

how many miles are you getting out of a tank

[Artema]

Originally Posted by Djstorm100

The only thing I would be caution about is the crank pulley if it is larger or smaller as it changes the RPM of accessories. I'm honestly leaning toward the i4 because of price and MPG. I have a gsxr 750 for speed and performance but the devil on my shoulder is saying go with v6.

how many miles are you getting out of a tank

The pulley stuff is known. They carry stock diameter (what I run) and two levels of underdrive.

The I4 honestly doesn't get much better milage. I get 350-475 per tank, depending on if I'm traveling (larger number for coasting in ECO).

[Djstorm100]

Originally Posted by Artema

The pulley stuff is known. They carry stock diameter (what I run) and two levels of underdrive.

The I4 honestly doesn't get much better milage. I get 350-475 per tank, depending on if I'm traveling (larger number for coasting in ECO).

Cool, some people just don't know. I could tell you some stories, like all of us probably could, that would make you go "wtf.."

With anything it comes down to price point. Does the i4 have clyinder shutdown or just the v6 (transmission matter?)

[Artema]

Only the V6 AT has Variable Cylinder Management.

[Djstorm100]

Originally Posted by Artema

Only the V6 AT has Variable Cylinder Management.

which is only available in coupe

[Artema]

Originally Posted by Djstorm100

which is only available in coupe

The sedan and coupe have V6, but the sedan is only AT. MT is only available in the coupe alone, and doesn't have VCM.

V6 Sedan: AT-VCM
V6 Coupe: AT-VCM or MT

[Djstorm100]

Originally Posted by Artema

The sedan and coupe have V6, but the sedan is only AT. MT is only available in the coupe alone, and doesn't have VCM.

ah sorry got it backwards. I was reading thread on the 6-6 vs auto.

[8thsedan]

why don't u wait just a few more months and see what the 9th gen offers?