2008 ACCORD - It's HERE (with pics)

[EuroBro]

nice, mate, any plan for its future? do u want attach some goodies on it? like bluetooth kit or sth like that, i installed the bluetooth kit, it worths every cent.

Yep, I have the bt kit installed.

I just took it for a drive 2nite and noticed the HID are yellowish compared with the Euro's whitish HID's.

[dyljoy]

ya, the HID not bright enough compare to aftermarket one, but it does its job well, and I won't change it in near future, coz i don't want my ride too notiable.:thumbsup:

Yep, I have the bt kit installed.

I just took it for a drive 2nite and noticed the HID are yellowish compared with the Euro's whitish HID's.

[normanchun]

notiable ?

Your ride is sexy enough to be noticed

[dyljoy]

thx for ur comment mate:D

notiable ?

Your ride is sexy enough to be noticed

[EuroBro]

Just been cruising around and using the Nav. It is sooooooo much better than the Euro Nav by miles!! I really, really mean it! The best part is the AI improvement and voice directions. You only get told once about the next turn, not over and over like the euro. I has a much smarter interface. There is a hard key for adjusting the monitor backlight and map colours (day, night, or off). In the euro it was very easy to miss a turn because of inacuracy - now it zooms in with countdown progress bar as you approach the corner. I am still discovering it - will post some more feedback soon.

Mate, I am the happiest bloke in the world! THIS CAR IS SIMPLY THE BEST!!!! People judge it by it's appearance - but when you get in and drive for an hour or so.. WOW!!!!!!! I never believe it would be this good. My wife now wants it as her car! She didn't like it a first and thought Euro looked better. She told the neighbours it was her car.. and that I am going to get a sports car soon (a 2009 S2000 clubby please God!). LOL!!!

[EuroBro]

btw.. Should I apply for a job on Top Gear?? haha!

[normanchun]

thx for ur comment mate:D

So are u gonna add extra things on it except the kit ?

[dyljoy]

haha, agree with u, mate, this car just simply the best. enjoy!!
PS: u will get S2k in 09? woo, so envy! can u take me a ride when u get it? haha!

[dyljoy]

ya, mugen visor, Advan AVS T7 18' rim in gold with brand new short rays nuts as well. The nuts is ready, just wait for his mate(RIM),haha. These are what i want to attach on my car so far...
http://www.yokohamatire.jp/yrc/japan/wheel/brand/avs_modelT7/image/wheel_01.jpg

So are u gonna add extra things on it except the kit ?

[EuroBro]

ya, mugen visor, Advan AVS T7 18' rim in gold with brand new short rays nuts as well. The nuts is ready, just wait for his mate(RIM),haha. These are what i want to attach on my car so far...
http://www.yokohamatire.jp/yrc/japan/wheel/brand/avs_modelT7/image/wheel_01.jpg

Oh man these are wicked rims, and will look sizzlin on your ride. What are they worth?

[normanchun]

Oh man these are wicked rims, and will look sizzlin on your ride. What are they worth?

I am interested in as well

[dyljoy]

I got it from Japan Yahoo auction site, one of trader in ozhonda can bid for us after deposit taken. I paid for around AUD$2100 for them with tyres, they are 2nd hand but still good value as brand new set(rim only) cost over 2500 from Advan's offical site.

[dyljoy]

Hi, everyone. Just top up my 2nd tank of my V6L. My first tank done 490km by 63L fuel but not light on yet. It achieve 12.8L/100km. The result is alright due to it still remain brand new condition. I may keep record it to see how much it can improve the fuel ecom by VCM engine later.

[aaronng]

Hi, everyone. Just top up my 2nd tank of my V6L. My first tank done 490km by 63L fuel but not light on yet. It achieve 12.8L/100km. The result is alright due to it still remain brand new condition. I may keep record it to see how much it can improve the fuel ecom by VCM engine later.

Let us know how the 2nd tank goes. I don't trust the 1st tank.

[dyljoy]

haha. i don't trust the 1st tank too. but my 2nd tank is 98 not 91, see how's going...

Let us know how the 2nd tank goes. I don't trust the 1st tank.

[EuroDude]

btw, i will get the reverse parking sensor soon and fitted when i do the first 1k service later.

from honda? how much did you pay for them?

u can get them on ebay for $50 and install them yourself (or get an autoelectrician to install them for say $150)

[dyljoy]

u have pm!:thumbsup:

from honda? how much did you pay for them?

u can get them on ebay for $50 and install them yourself (or get an autoelectrician to install them for say $150)

[SPQR]

The reversing camera isn't enough by itself (Standard on V6 Luxury). Lots of people rely on it too much and end up damaging the rear corners of their cars. So, the parking sensors are a good idea. They're fitted standard on the CRV Luxury.

Why doesn't Honda fit them standard to at least the V6 Luxury? Probably the dealers pressuring Honda to throw them some aftermarket crumbs like the non-integrated Bluetooth.

[dyljoy]

no idea, maybe this is one of the way for dealer earn more profit from us.

[Atjo]

The reversing camera isn't enough by itself (Standard on V6 Luxury). Lots of people rely on it too much and end up damaging the rear corners of their cars. So, the parking sensors are a good idea. They're fitted standard on the CRV Luxury.

Why doesn't Honda fit them standard to at least the V6 Luxury? Probably the dealers pressuring Honda to throw them some aftermarket crumbs like the non-integrated Bluetooth.
I use both parking sensor & reverse camera on my euro :)

[dyljoy]

ya, feature with them can be more confidence do the parking, haha

[oz_accord]

Still on my 1st tank with my Vti2.4. It's done about 550km now and still got 1/4 tank left. Might try fill it up next week and find out.

[dyljoy]

it seems pretty good result from 2.4L version, I hope mine can achieve better later!

[EuroBro]

Hi, everyone. Just top up my 2nd tank of my V6L. My first tank done 490km by 63L fuel but not light on yet. It achieve 12.8L/100km. The result is alright due to it still remain brand new condition. I may keep record it to see how much it can improve the fuel ecom by VCM engine later.

Just did my first tank @ 12.2 but it involved 1/3 freeway.

[dyljoy]

I did around 1/2 freeway. it seems ur tank achieve better result than mine, haha.

[EuroBro]

Does any know how to activate the rear fog lights on the boot lid? There is no "4 position" switch as described in the Manual - only on/off.

Wtf am I missing here??? :confused:

[dyljoy]

EuroBro, this is few parts which our version differnece with oversea version, such as side mirror foldable, 40G harddisc and so on.

[oz_accord]

Just filled up my first tank, 67L covers 650km, about 1/3 freeway drive.
not quite like 8.4L/100km as claimed but it's not too bad.

[dyljoy]

ya, not too bad coz just first tank. Just wonder after how many km will be run-in...

[Sonk1E]

Hello guys..

I just Bought my Vti accord 08 with reverse parking sensor as an accessories, just notice there is no on/off switch for the parking sensor in my car, which according to manual there supposed to be a switch near the VSA button for original Honda acces.

Does anyone have the same issue?

Thanks

[dyljoy]

hi, the manual is base on oversea model, some functions don't exist in our Aus model. Sad!

[ACE888]

Some good fuel consumption figures for both engines for relatively large cars....but with petrol close to the $1.50 per litre mark :eek:, Guess for me I'll have to wait for the all new Jazz to come out :p

[dyljoy]

ya, just get the one u prefer!

[oz_accord]

Hello guys..

I just Bought my Vti accord 08 with reverse parking sensor as an accessories, just notice there is no on/off switch for the parking sensor in my car, which according to manual there supposed to be a switch near the VSA button for original Honda acces.

Does anyone have the same issue?

Thanks

yeah, mine also has reverse parking sensor fitted but no on/off button.
My guess would be 1. it's dealer fitted accessory so it depends on the type of parking sensor they use. or 2. on/ff button only applies to front bumper sensor, as when you place gear on reverse R it automatically switch it on so no need for a switch.

It doesnt really bother me. Love the parking sensor, especially I have to reverse out of drive way every day. Only problem is when you reverse down the slope it beeps even if there is nothing there.

[UNLS1]

there is NO on/off button for genuine honda parking sensors.

only if u get front ones and have back ones

[dyljoy]

Don't know Honda even offer front parking sensor, anyone know how much it cost?

there is NO on/off button for genuine honda parking sensors.

only if u get front ones and have back ones

[Rudy]

Hey guys, new here...just thought id put up a couple pics of my new v6 polished metal. take care, Mike





http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff61/raspberrypie/IMG_2390.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff61/raspberrypie/IMG_2376.jpg

[dyljoy]

Looks great, mate! I got the same colour as u! how much km done so far? point out ur fuel consumption will be good!

[Rudy]

Thanx! Great colour... Ive done about 1350 km.. how bout u? Not to sure about fuel consumption... i dont have the luxury model so no trip comp. But Ive read on some US boards of people getting progressively better fuel consumption with higher kms. (since theyve had the model longer) matching close to predicted. I will start monitoring it now though more closely. What kind of figures are you getting? Also what kit are you getting?
cheers,
Mike

[dyljoy]

hi, I done almost 900km so far. and i didn't get good fuel consumption yet, i think due to i always drove it around city. My first tank done 490kms but light not on yet. and running my second tank which done 400kms so far and trip computer show still get 200kms to go. I getting mugen kit except the big rear wing. I hope they can come around end of this mth.

[Atjo]

Someone in indonesia already put a sound system on the accord.

http://autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20080430152309&Filename=152484.jpg

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http://autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20080430152309&Filename=152486.jpg

http://autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20080430152309&Filename=152487.jpg

http://autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20080430152309&Filename=152488.jpg

[dyljoy]

thanks for the info!

[ledsmd]

looks v. nice lol

[Tai]

You mustbe very bored bumping up a 3+ year old thread