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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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Yup, yup.






I was going to post in another forum as "My ITR Replacement" but I wouldn't want the place to have a collective heart attack.
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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so thrilled to have you in our neck of the woods! we needed some kind of experience in here! I think i speak for all when i say WELCOME!

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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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Great choice George. Hope you keep this "luxury" car a bit cleaner then the "normal".
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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Nice cah f0 sho! Those looks like the older CL/TL Type S wheels?

Wheres the EP3?
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jetydosa &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice cah f0 sho! Those looks like the older CL/TL Type S wheels?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not sure. They're unique to the six cylinder, six speed 2006 cars. They're 17"x6.5" and have 215-50-17's. They don't hold very well, but Honda's always gone for those hard Michelins on so many cars.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wheres the EP3?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Somebody got a very good buy, Mugen suspension and German CTR Xenon lights and everything.
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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[QUOTE=George Knighton]
Not sure. They're unique to the six cylinder, six speed 2006 cars. They're 17"x6.5" and have 215-50-17's. They don't hold very well, but Honda's always gone for those hard Michelins on so many cars...

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i was thinking the samething, they look just like the CL-S wheels

hey, at least it's not 195 60 17

By the way, how much did you spend on the new ride?
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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YAY! More of the CLS type rims to buy now.

Is there a optional kit for this new revamped version?
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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A car more suited to your age???
&lt;---------------(puts flamesuit on)
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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nice
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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So what tires do you think would be better? I'm thinking about Bridgestone Tauranzas. Do you know anything about them? I have an 03V6, and am not crazy about the performance of the michelins (slide easy, it seems) The Coupe really looks nice. I have to have 4 doors though, (kids). You thinking about any accessories? I got the winow visors. If you open the window just a hair, the water is comming in. (when it rains)
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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OH! no! Bridgestone Tauranzas been on my beater forever, i took it off my new car within month when i first got it back in 02.
i wouldn't buy it new consider the price/grip level.

712/spt kumho

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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 03:01 AM
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The car needs to be lowered too....a big gap at the wheel wells.....
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 03:46 AM
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How long before we have this one on track?


I am gonna be interested as to which of your cars is gonna make more power now. Corey told me told me the ITR plans last night. I knew it would nto take long.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 03:59 AM
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does not this belong in the picture threads???

I have seen members here give some people **** because they post their car pictures here or is it because it is Granpa it is ok to post here and nobody complains about it...
if that is the case that is not fair, rules should apply equally to everybody...
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 04:39 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iam7head &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
By the way, how much did you spend on the new ride? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Out the door price (taxes, title, processing fee, destination, everything) was $26,078.

I only had to walk out on the dealer once.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 04:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLKFLSH &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So what tires do you think would be better?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I haven't really thought about it yet. I'm going to wear out the OEM tyres before I bother changing.

On the EP3 in its last days I switched my all season choice to Pirelli P Zero Nero, and they seemed to do very well, and they were quiet. They are certainly not as good a buy as something like the Falken Ziex 512. The Falken Ziex are cheap and grip very well, but they also get very noisy.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> You thinking about any accessories?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Maybe HFP front lip and fog lights.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 04:45 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Legendaryyaj &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is there a optional kit for this new revamped version?</TD></TR></TABLE>
HFP parts are available. Front lip, rear deck wing, side pieces.

The HFP suspension is available, but Honda is openly warning people that with the improvements to the bushings, dampers and springs for the V6 6-speed for 2006, the HFP suspension is not going to make much of a difference.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 04:46 AM
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now for a roll bar, seats, harnesses, the the big shifter... shipping this one out to JE too ?
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 04:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by urbanlegend21 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Corey told me told me the ITR plans last night. I knew it would nto take long.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, the ITR "plans" definitely escalated. You can thank Corey and James Evans for pushing things over the edge.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 05:06 AM
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welcome (back) to the accord world george...maybe now theres a valid reason to make you a full time moderator??
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:03 AM
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Very nice George

The V6 6spd Accord was high on my list but I felt that the TL 6spd would provide the sports feel that I'm looking for, LSD, Brembo brakes & summer tires. Plus all the plush and techy gadgets. But the Accord does kick *** and is nicely appointed & affordable.

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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:54 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yes, the ITR "plans" definitely escalated. You can thank Corey and James Evans for pushing things over the edge.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh come on George you have had a thing for that motor since it came out.


How come no one is ever satisfied with any moderator? This forum does nto need another full time moderator.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:16 AM
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the v6 accord...hmmm...i like it alot....
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by urbanlegend21 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Oh come on George you have had a thing for that motor since it came out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well, I've always said that if the B18 went again, that the K was the logical alternative.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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good luck with the new ride
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