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IMO, stick with the OEM wheels if you can. They will bolt right on, fit correctly, and even look like they belong on the car.
They are probably way overpirced from the dealer, so see if you can find a set of take-offs from soemone that bought a new car and upgraded. You can save a ton of money that way.
If you don't want to go all the way up to a 17" (from the coupe or V6), the 16" EX wheels will work nicely, and are probably easier (and cheaper) to find.
Also remember that they will probably come with the tires on them. If you buy aftermarket, you also have to get new tires.
And, keep your original steelies. If you live in snow country, they will work nicely with snow tires, especially if you end up with 17" wheels.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The other twist is that people claim that OEM products may not be the same quality as the item you can buy aftermarket, even though the part or the tire has the same number. So you may hate or love the tires that came on the new car but replacement tires of the same brand and model may not perform the same.
Some people think it's better to buy OEM replacement parts for things like shocks, since they figure that the car engineers specified specific qualities for the shocks while the franchise outfits or auto parts companies may make a generic shock to fit lots of cars.
More than you asked about...and I'm sure there's lots of other twists to the definition!
Dan
I have a 97 LX 5sp Man, and I want to get some more power, so I can accelerate faster. At this point I cannot afford a whole lot, maybe $300. If I went with a new intake system, what would one suggest? I have looked at the AEM systems, and I would like to know the difference between the regular AEM cold air intake vs. the short ram vs. the V2.
thanks for your help.
ND
I can tell you that a CAI takes in air from outside the car (hence cold air) while a short ram take air from inside the engine bay (this being hot air and far less desirable). I don't think I can tell you the difference between the V2 and CAI.
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Exactly. Manufacturers love to make all kinds of marketing claims to sell products. That's advertising for you.
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Also get cat-back exhaust and headers.
Well, here's the thing. One sample of dyno charts don't always tell the whole story.
I don't want to say this particular manufacturer is lying or anything, but lemme put it this way ... if I had an intake I wanted to sell, I would run a hot car in a hot garage with a well-used paper filter in a stock intake ... then compare that to a car running in a nice chilly garage with a fan blowing into the front grille and running a brand new free-flowing filter on my intake. Will you see a difference? Absolutely. Is it a comparison that's totally on the up-and-up? Nope. But who is gonna know unless I opt to post the exact conditions I run each car in?
And this isn't just about intakes, but this is kinda one example of how manufacturers of any product can skew their data to put them in the best possible light.
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The dyno results are bunk though. Who knows what other modifications were added to get that gain.
Sure, it had an intake that played a part in the gains. To gain 15whp, it had to have other assistance mods.
However, it you don't think the tests are legitimate, then don't buy a cold air intake. Why argue it to death.
All I know is I put one in my 1995 Integra GSR and it significantly improrved the performance. Alos, puton a cat-back exhuast and different tires.
As a side, the air conditioner before was always slow to cool. After the CAI it reached cooling temperature much quicker.
Okay on my one Honda now, just have K & N filter and Borla exhuast and on the Honda other only voodoo shifter knob and Invidia exhaust. LOL They both feel fast!
YMMV,
MidCow
P.S.- Do a S2000 or TSX engine swap.
*shrug*
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Next, since when does the engine's intake have anything to do with air conditioning?
Finally, unless the original poster has deep pockets, both the TSX and S2000 swaps aren't happening.
Since you asked, the orginal engine bay was completley filled. With the cold air intake coming from just under the fender well, the engine bay opened up and there was a lot more air flow I guess. Anyway, an unexpected side benefit in the case of a 1995 Acura Intergra was instead of being a medicore A/C it became pretty fast cooling A/C.
LOL I know the swaps would be costly, but the guy wants HP and you are saying CAI, headers, an exhaust don't really add that much Hp. I guess he could look at a turbo or SC.
Cheers,
MidCow
i've always missed the throw on my old integra!
thanx!
Rick's Voodoo is best about $35-40. See web URL: http://www.ricks2k.com/products/shiftknob.php
The way they lower the shift is that the knob is almost drilled clear through the top of the shift knob , so it sits lower on your existing shifter threads.
Cheers,
MidCow
i was actually referring to the do-hickey such as this one at:
http://www.neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=53|AC&type=3<ype=ns_i- mport&p_id=1047
i guess it adjusts the throw of the arm itself(?)
any experience?
thanx again...
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Haven't had any direct experience with the true short shifter, but I have talked to some friends who say they work very well.
Shift -ON,
MidCow
I only have it on the S2K. But it is just a threaded ball and should work on the Accord as well.
Cheers,
MidCow
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You might be right, but more than likely it will work. Just contact Rick's VooDoo and ask them for sure. If you want I will contact them.
Good Luck,
MidCow
i gotta wait a few weeks before my wife will let me make any kind of purchase though. so when i call i want to be able to make a purchase on the spot if they have the right answers.
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Already contacted them and the answer is:
Yes, it fits all Hondas with manual transmissions.
Rick
Richard A Hesel
Rick's Signature Accessories
www.ricks2k.com
by the way, which finish do you have?
hmmm... the drop-down price list doesn't have the titanium. And i wonder what the black ones are made of. also aluminum?
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I am new to this forum. I want to know has anyone done retrofiting the headlight. I m thinking of using TSX HID set and retrofit in my Accord OEM headlight. Anyone know the place that can do it in LA area. I found some forum showing detail how to retrofit yourself. But i want to do with professionals. The reason I am using TSX set is It is DOT approved.
I have 06 Accord EX 2.4L I4 engine. What will be the cost effective way to boost the power? What are the options i can do to get more power from this engine.
Thanks...
Prior to buying the TSX suspension parts, I had purchased a set of Eibach (Pro-Kit) Springs. Now, I'm not sure how to proceed. I don't know which springs to use, as I'm not sure how the Eibach's measure against the stock TSX springs. I'm also curious how the Accord shocks compare against the TSX ones, as I will be switching over to the TSX shocks. I'm also wondering if anybody knows how much the car would be lowered, if any, using just the TSX components. I just want to close the wheel gap a bit, and am not looking to drop the vehicle too much. I'm conservative.
Any insight/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Can it be installed on the '06-'07 models, and can it go on the sedan as well as the coupe?
I just found that the Koni Yellows are listed for the '06 V6 on TireRack.com, so that's an option too--and a lot cheaper than the Honda suspension upgrade package that I saw. I've been told that the Koni Yellows work well with the OEM springs. What do you think?
1) Close to (improved?) OEM ride & noise comfort, with
2) Moderately improved handling & steering response
3) Look, drop, &/or rake angle a secondary factor to the above
Options I'm considering:
1) Pretty well sold on the Koni Yellows for struts
2) Springs? This is where the confusion sets in: Tein H-Tech vs. Tein S-Tech vs. H&R OE Sport vs. H&R Sport vs. Eibach ProKit. Any experience out there with how these springs do on the V6 (with the Konis)?
3) Not sure how to evaluate the HFP suspension package compared to the Koni + springs option (it would be cheaper)
4) Probably will not try adding a rear sway bar because I don't need the understeer help it gives, and don't want the additional road chatter it gives
Right now I'm leaning towards either the H&R OE Sport or the Tein H-Tech because they have the least drop and are slightly above OEM spring rates (as best as I can tell). I'm figuring my new tires will get me most of the way I want to go, so I don't want to overdo the >handling/>harshness thing. I'll be using Kumho SPTs for non-winter driving. Comments on the HFP package welcome too. Thanks!