2005 YM Honda Accord Euro Spec Changes

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Originally Posted by Kenny-C

Anyone got pics of the new 17inch alloys on the new 05's luxury accord?

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The look exactly like this:

http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/a...insilver-m.jpg

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/...24DSC06026.JPG

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/...24DSC06029.JPG

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/...24DSC06031.JPG

ok there they are, i finally figured out how to do it.

Ride height seems identical.

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Originally Posted by gundam

Confirmed suspension tweak because of the new tyre size and profile.

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Gundam - exISeuro has just posted picks of the 05 euro - where is the confirmed suspension tweak? The ride height looks exactly like the 04 euro.

Those new rims look so much better than the originals. More sporty and goes with the bodykit real well

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Originally Posted by yfin

Gundam - exISeuro has just posted picks of the 05 euro - where is the confirmed suspension tweak? The ride height looks exactly like the 04 euro.

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From what I can gather, the tweak is to accommodate the change in camber angle of the lower profile tyres, not to lower ride height.

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Originally Posted by Type R Positive

Nah man, 04 models don't have this.

This is a cool, handy feature but you get to know where the buttons are and what they do anyway.

I guess they had to change something - it is hard to improve on perfection! :D

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I wonder if we get these illuminated buttons installed on the o4 model?

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Originally Posted by exISeuro

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/...24DSC06026.JPG

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/...24DSC06029.JPG

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/...24DSC06031.JPG

ok there they are, i finally figured out how to do it.

Ride height seems identical.

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Very nice! :thumbsup: Is that silver one missing a rear lip skirt? How much is Honda charging for those rims?

I dont know what the attraction is with the illuminated steering wheel controls.

You'd think a person would know exactly which button does what, and where exactly that button is whether in light of day or darkness of night.

People who think lit up controls are useful must look for the indicator stalks / windscreen wiper stalks everytime they use them

No offence anyone :)

LOC-888: Yes that car is missing the rear skirt, IMO your car looks superior.

Mano.

They look like Euro R wheels to me......
Which sucks because they look like mine......

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Originally Posted by gundam

Confirmed suspension tweak because of the new tyre size and profile.

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I had a close look at the new rims and Euro today. The ride height between the 05 and 04 Euro is exactly the same.

what's the tyre size and load rating?

225/45/R17 91V or smaller?

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Originally Posted by baboo

what's the tyre size and load rating?

225/45/R17 91V or smaller?

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You got it exactly and they are Bridgestone Potenzas. The rims and the tyres look good. Not as nice to look at as my Prodrives but hey - they still look good. I imagine they are not too heavy either - my guess is around 9.5kg. The extras on the Luxury now make it too good a value proposition to refuse over the standard model. If I purchased a Euro now I would find the extra $6000 to get the lux.