New CU2 Accord Euro - My car, my review!

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Originally Posted by Blitzen

nice write up, but all things need run in, and your already vtecing it?!...

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Motors are already run in.....
My car has done about 700kms now, BTW....

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Originally Posted by yfin

forgot to mention that the floor mats in the euro are soooo ugly ! They have these wavy lines on them that look very 80s......

Looking at the accessory brochure i see that there are some "packs" available (pricing not set yet):

Sports Pack: Sports grille, aero bumper front and rear, skirts, spoiler, 10 spoke alloys

Elegance Pack: inerior panel 9 piece set, shift knob, sports steering wheel, door garnish...

I am sure the aero bumpers are going to be pricey as they are a complete bumper replacement.

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I am very interested in the elegance pack. I think it would spice up the interior just that bit more. The silver trim that I paid heaps for in the CL9 comes stock now in the CU2. I am going to ask my dealers it I can get it at cost price. I don't need/want the steering wheel though. They still owe me a boot liner too.

Sports pack would cost some big bucks I'd imagine. I'm going to wait for some other kits to come out like Mugen's. This car has got some great potential.

The floor mats were very nice in the CL9, I still have them sitting around in my shed somewhere. The CU2 mats are good, I think the colour is to break up the (very) black interior. I am waiting for a dash mat too, I think the interior would be that much nicer with one.

The stock CU2 gear knob sucks! Haha, need to get another one for sure.

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Originally Posted by aaronng

It was taken on a dyno using full throttle.

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Ahh I see :)

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Originally Posted by Type R Positive

The floor mats were very nice in the CL9, I still have them sitting around in my shed somewhere. The CU2 mats are good, I think the colour is to break up the (very) black interior. I am waiting for a dash mat too, I think the interior would be that much nicer with one.

The stock CU2 gear knob sucks! Haha, need to get another one for sure.

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Could not agree more. When I bought CL9 I've asked the salesperson to throw genuine Honda Accord Euro mat with Accord Euro written on it. He gave one and I can tell this mat is absolutely high in quality and it's made in Japan. I'm happy with it :)

As for the gear knob, the standard CL9 gear knob is leather covered. I don't think it's available on standard CU2.

Hey Type R +ve, please dont forget to post some shots of the different displays for the trip computer functions. Thx.

Nice review. I was interested to hear how the increased weight vs increased engine power would measure out.

How is the build quality (I think the new Euro is no longer built in Japan), especially the interior?

Lastly, what happens if you 'don't' run the gearbox in properly?

Still built in Japan.

Any chance that front strut brace would fit on the old CL9?

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Originally Posted by ShAwNeX

Any chance that front strut brace would fit on the old CL9?

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unlikely to fit - just get the cusco one

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Originally Posted by aaronng

Still built in Japan.

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How about the normal Accord? That is the Inspire... Is it built in Japan too? Or Thailand... Thanks.

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Originally Posted by skyflyer

How about the normal Accord? That is the Inspire... Is it built in Japan too? Or Thailand... Thanks.

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Thailand

The following Russian video of the new Accord CU2 shows that they get remote control of the windows and moonroof for both opening and closing! (It's right at the end of the clip.) My local H Dealer told me the new model didn't do this party trick anymore.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4sTGZGkvys&NR=1

Russia must be a hugely important market for Honda.