Accord JDM(CL7A) reviews

[Zero]

Hi Bros,

 

need advise on Accord JDM:

1) reviews (performance,weakness)

2) recommended PI

3) FC

4) Reliability

 

 

Hope bros out there can help me out... Thanks in advance!

[Zoner]

Best to answer your question is SHC :

 

http://www.shc-forum.com/index.php?sid=683...9bacf730add8c73

 

BTW you asking older model or the 2008 accord which is launching soon...

[Sickscientist]

Not referring to the Euro R right??

[Zoner]

Anyway here's a few:

 

Old accord:

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asian_Make...E_2.0L_P1035634

 

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asian_Make...cars..._P711665

 

 

The new 2008 accord:

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Asian_Make...led%21_P2017030

[Zoner]

Should be the normal one. TS mentioned CL7A...

 

Euro R should be CL7R

[Zero]

Hi Bros,

 

I meant Honda Accord Euro R model. the one with K20A engine 2.0Lit. i think he right model is Honda Accord Euro-R 2.0M I-VTEC.

 

any one has any comments on this ride? like any pros/cons?

Edited December 16, 2007 by Zero

[Sickscientist]

I'm driving this... But can't advise much cos I use this for weekend getaways and its fully "stocked"..

 

Pros(+)/ cons(-)

 

Performance:

 

+ Engine is Perky

+ Minimal sluggishness when moving off from standstill

+ Once the VTEC sets in, driving is really exciting

+ Gear ratio well ratio-ed

 

- Engine tends to get a bit noisy when pushed hard

- Clutch is quite heavy

 

 

Handling

 

+ Steering response is good

 

 

- Dampers are quite on the soft side

 

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FC:

 

I was getting 9-11km/l with spirited driving( 70% highway/30% city)

 

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With a lil bit of tweaking, add-ons and some "enhancements", u are good to go... Sorry cant advise much cos was on Stock setup for 5k before it is fully stocked...

Edited December 16, 2007 by Sickscientist

[Vblaster_w211]

Goto SHC Accord forum - very active members there. Will be good to attend their gatherings to know more about the CL7R.

[Ml2spin]

Yes, please do register at SHC forum and check in the Accord folder for more details -- read the FAQ first before asking basic stuff.

 

If not, in a nutshell, it's a decent performance non-turbo manual sedan -- my only regret is that it's not a true Type R like the newer JDM Civic Type R.

 

If you want performance and 4 doors and non-turbo and a Honda, go for the CTR -- consider the Euro R as the heavier, less powerful but more comfortable, more executive-looking and cheaper option from Honda.

[Zero]

Thanks Sickscientist,

 

when u say the dampers are on the soft side, is that comfortable or floaty?

[Sickscientist]

Depends on wat u want too... Its floaty for me...