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Dec 5, 2006 | 02:22 PM

int3gra07

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which is more accurate? Helms, Haynes or chilton?

What are your opinions on these manuals. I personally have the Haynes, but I noticed some of information in the Haynes is either missing or doesn't apply. So I want to know whats the best to use.

All you have to say is the manual you prefer and why is this better than the rest.

Dec 5, 2006 | 02:24 PM

gsrious

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haynes or chilton DOES NOT EVEN COMPARE to a helms manual.

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Dec 5, 2006 | 02:27 PM

int3gra07

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Re: (gsrious)

really? So does everybody you know own the Helms? Is that the real factory manual? The Haynes looks like its been created by an amauter.

Dec 5, 2006 | 02:30 PM

LordAphotic

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i had a haynes..... then i got a helms.... ill never use anything other than a helms... unless its way better but that would be hard.

Dec 5, 2006 | 02:32 PM

int3gra07

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Re: (LordAphotic)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LordAphotic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i had a haynes..... then i got a helms.... ill never use anything other than a helms... unless its way better but that would be hard.</TD></TR></TABLE>

How much is the Helms?

Dec 5, 2006 | 02:49 PM

cfwthb_94

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Re: (int3gra07)

I just ordered the helms manual and it cost $68 shipped to my door. It is the factory manual that the acura mechanics use. It's worth it's weight in gold

Dec 5, 2006 | 02:57 PM

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Yeah I wish I had gotten a Helm's. I've got the Haynes. It does the job, but from the way everyone describes the Helm's, it seems like it doesn't even compare. I have to get one of those sooner or later.

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Dec 5, 2006 | 03:21 PM

PrinceAli132

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Re: which is more accurate? Helms, Haynes or chilton? (int3gra07)

http://www.helminc.com

One of the best investments you can make.

Ali

Dec 5, 2006 | 03:39 PM

jthm

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You really shouldnt touch your car without a helms.

Dec 5, 2006 | 03:53 PM

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Black Paper Diary

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helms is a life saver. I got 2 for free and also the seperate electrical book. Best investment you can make.

Dec 5, 2006 | 04:26 PM

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Re: (Black Paper Diary)

True as the best investment you'll ever make on your car
For the helms

Dec 5, 2006 | 04:38 PM

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nate_2k5

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i bought a haynes at first then i got a helms, sooo much better and tons more info

Dec 5, 2006 | 04:44 PM

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KaBlookie

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Re: (gsrious)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsrious »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">haynes or chilton DOES NOT EVEN COMPARE to a helms manual.

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Dec 5, 2006 | 06:14 PM

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Re: (KaBlookie)

Factory repair manual is the best in my opinion. I am also a old acura tech.

Dec 5, 2006 | 06:22 PM

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Re: (nate_2k5)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nate_2k5 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i bought a haynes at first then i got a helms, sooo much better and tons more info</TD></TR></TABLE>

Same here, but the Haynes can get the job done until you get the Helms.

Dec 5, 2006 | 07:50 PM

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Re: which is more accurate? Helms, Haynes or chilton? (int3gra07)

get it free http://www.hondahookup.com/manuals

Dec 5, 2006 | 08:36 PM

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Nataku

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Re: which is more accurate? Helms, Haynes or chilton? (that one doood)

I don't see a manual for a 96 GSR on there...

Dec 5, 2006 | 08:48 PM

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iH8RICERZ

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Re: which is more accurate? Helms, Haynes or chilton? (Nataku)

Helms is like the bible of all manuals...... /thread

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:18 PM

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1DA2NV

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i would guess the Helms to be the all GOD of manuals for our cars

Dec 6, 2006 | 12:57 AM

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URBAN4

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Re: which is more accurate? Helms, Haynes or chilton? (int3gra07)

definitely helms. nothing is as detailed or extensive as that one.

edit: if you go to hondahookup, to download the manual you have to be logged in as a user, so you have to register if you're not already a member.

Dec 6, 2006 | 05:41 AM

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int3gra07

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Re: which is more accurate? Helms, Haynes or chilton? (that one doood)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by that one doood »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get it free http://www.hondahookup.com/manuals

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My PC is slow. It'll take like 3 to 4 hours to downlowd all those pages.