The reason why I said raw was referring to how hard VTEC kicks in. Forgive me if you did not understand, it's just my way of describing things. Compared to CL9 I've driven my friend's Civic EK9 VTiR and its VTEC kicks harder than CL9. I guess CL9 only kicks in way softer.
Thanks for the exterior shots! Have to say, looks hot in that colour . But isn't it called Volcano Grey? Or do they call it Volcanic Ash over west side?
The stock grill looks quite nice, especially in person. I'm glad we didn't end up with the Acura one, and it also looks better than the sport grill, in my opinion anyway.
Thanks for the exterior shots! Have to say, looks hot in that colour . But isn't it called Volcano Grey? Or do they call it Volcanic Ash over west side?
The stock grill looks quite nice, especially in person. I'm glad we didn't end up with the Acura one, and it also looks better than the sport grill, in my opinion anyway.
Lets see what Mugen come up with!
Haha, just checked the brochure and yes, Volcano Grey.
All the dealers over here seem to call it volcanic ash! I must change it...
I can feel the VTEC change over but I've not really paid much attention at what revs this happens. In terms of the engine note, I can only hear it revving at a faster rate.
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I happened to test the manual new euro this morning. What a cracking drive! Very impressed. I especially loved the gearbox - the shifter is in a nicer position and it is such a sweet sweet gear change.
The engine also feels completely different. It revs so much more freely it has to be seen to be believed how different it is - it just spins and spins through the rev range FAST. I wonder whether they have lightened the flywheel in addition to the shorter gear ratios.
Power is actually pretty good (a compliment considering my last car was a 6litre v8) - the car moves along very nicely indeed. I can see how some people would say the new model is faster because it revs so much more freely and the accelerator is more responsive to input. HOWEVER - looking at the speedo carefully I am not convinced it accelerates faster. Very similar to the old model actually - maybe slower. The short gear ratios confused my sense of pace. It is probably like the new Civic type R - people test drive one and think it is a rocket because it revs so easily - but put it against the clock and it is 0-100 in 7.5 seconds.
The car is quieter and more compliant over bumps and pot holes. Great improvement in ride and cabin noise.
The HUGE leap forward is in the steering feel and the handling. This new euro changes direction and corners similar to a CL9 with coilovers and sway bars. It is flatter around corners and just loves to change direction. Stock for stock there is no comparison between the old and new in the handling department.
Overall Honda is on to a real winner here. Value for money is outstanding and I really enjoyed how the new model drives. The manual is a real drivers car. If it had 30kw more power it would be outstanding. Notwithstanding that, would I consider buying one? Hell yeah, this is a great car.
Although you did not hear a change in engine note but I can hear that the engine rev quite faster than normal on high rpm. I think that's when VTEC kicks.
2006 CL9 Accord Euro 6MT - Nighthawk Black Pearl
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Originally Posted by Euro76
. But isn't it called Volcano Grey? Or do they call it Volcanic Ash over west side? 
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