Wow.. Thanks for the reply Aaron. Will check it out in a few days time as currently ive only covered 183 kms on the white beast.
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Wow.. Thanks for the reply Aaron. Will check it out in a few days time as currently ive only covered 183 kms on the white beast.
No problem. If you can brake quite strongly in the morning, then you will find for the rest of the day that the brakes won't squeal.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamwyn
Nit picking... some of these are purely subjective criticisms and I wouldn't go as far to say I 'hate' them about my car.
Very little to hate about the handling of the Euro with 17" wheels. The automatic transmission isn't as sporty or torquey as I may like, but it's an automatic. And an Euro. Not a WRX :P What no turbocharger? Just joking!
Suspension perhaps a little firm. Which is great for cornering and cruising but those nasty speed bumps hurt.
The velour in the middle of the Euro Sport seats are an interesting touch - but I don't know why they didn't go the full Lux leather seats like the Type-S model. Still, I like it a lot better than the Euro std seats.
That MY06 trip computer ... hmm ... Speed limiter too finicky to adjust too.
Rear visibility in the Euro (and most new cars with a high boot) average. In my 1992 Toyota Camry, I could reverse/parallel park within 10cm of whatever and never hit it. I can't do that with an Euro (well I lie - I have the parking sensors in the Euro but I can't yet judge on visibility/instinct alone).
That 9.1L/100km - all my friends with Euro's agree that unless you do quite a bit of highway/freeway work, 10L/100km is more appropriate and if you're in peak hour traffic the BP ultimate becomes a very expensive proposition.
VSA in Honda Euro not as quick to react as it could be.
Have to lift up lid to access cigarette lighter - to plug my Belltronics RX65 in (yes it's legal in WA).
Wish they store a $10 pen-tyre pressure gauge next to the jack/full sized alloy *ooh la la* spare. Easily fixed. Surprised I'm yet to know of a car that does this.
Exhaust tends to discolour rapidly and doesn't look quite as attractive as the 'new' chrome finish.
HID not standard on all models and terribly expensive to retrofit. For the price of a HID set you may as well just buy the luxury.
New '06 chrome grill takes some adjusting to ... mind you, I love my Euro Sports Grill.
Bridgestone Potenza's could be Pirelli's or Dunlop Sport Maxx. Why do so many manufacturers use Potenza's as OEM? True, they're not the worst tyre and cheaper than what I plan to replace them with at 40000km but their road-noise and performance could definitely be better.
Euro Sport not coming in nighthawk pearl is very very curious - a lot of people looking for a sport's / aggressive image adore black.
If the Civic comes with an mp3 player, why is the MY06 model's MP3 deck a $1000 accessory? And so hard to replace the head-unit although Alpine now do a model. I'll bet my bottom dollar it'll appear in MY07.
That's about it so far!
Just picked up my euro last nite, and i deeply regret getting this car, comming from a high modded s15 200+krw to a euro power is nowere there,
Im already considering putting this car back on the market already again with only 35km
Thought it would be good when test driving but now i miss the power, comfort is the only nice think i like about, and these cars need a major make over to look nice
Weres can i get this supercharger i hear about ??
Check your tyre pressure. Should be 33-35psi.Quote:
Originally Posted by tanalasta
I think the JDM Type S comes with the same 1/2 leather 1/2 velour seats. BUT they have the option of fitting Recaros with the Type S.Quote:
Originally Posted by tanalasta
Unfortunate, as yours is an auto. My manual does 10.5L/100km in the city, and 7L/100km on the freeway. So it does average out to 9.something for me. On the bright side, you can still put in 95 octane.Quote:
Originally Posted by tanalasta
Are you getting VSA or TC? I've tried to engage VSA on the track, and what I had to do to get to the limits would be too dangerous on public streets.Quote:
Originally Posted by tanalasta
Get Meguiar's NXT All Metal Polysh. One application will clean up the chrome and will maintain it! Surprisingly, my exhaust is still chrome after almost 2 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by tanalasta
In the end, it's all about the money. I'll be changing my Dunlops to something better too.Quote:
Originally Posted by tanalasta
Yes, please sell the car as if you are complaining at 35kms there is no end in sight. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by TEMPTN
You won't get 200+kW atw even with the SC. In fact, the reflash that is needed to work with the SC probably won't be released for the Euro. So if you want power, it's back to car shopping for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by TEMPTN
According to the hondata web site they are looking at the SC (with appropriate reflash) for Australia! Price would be interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
But I agree with you - if temptn was expecting anything close to 200kw at the wheels when he picked up the Euro that was just foolish. It doesn't cost anything to test drive a car - even if you test it 10 times it still costs zero.
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Originally Posted by TEMPTN
So funny u say that.
Why the heck did u buy the car in the first place then, especially if you have given it a test drive?
My ex-S15 was around 19Xrwkw too. Although that car was faster than a Ferrari Modena 360 and handles much better than the Euro, u're comparing Apples with S15s.
The Euro Accord is better built, more luxury items, engine is smooth to rev, no cop attention. To me you should buy a 2.5L Pig-Nose WRX instead.
But the thing is, your Euro still needs to run in until 10,000km mark. The S15 never felt like it needed to run in for some reason.
yeah well i guess just got to run it in
obviously i new wat i was getting myself into when getting the car, but didnt no it was that bad in power in low end
and i no that i wont get close to 200kw and it will b dumb but extra power on take off will be good
and its not like i can go to a test drive and rip the shit outta the car redline every gear to feel the power
SO WHY ARE MOST U GUYS COMPLAING ABOUT POWER THEN?
They are two totally differnt cars - one aimed at boy racers and the other aimed at a luxury market..... I have driven s13-s15 silvias and a my05 WRX and to tell you the truth in stock form they are weak as piss and would prefer a euro over any of them any day...
I know. I was complaining it so much too initially.
4th gear in a 200rwkw S15 pulls about the same as 1st on the Euro !
But now, I'm okay with it. Just have to get used to granny driving and lack of G force anywhere.. :P