V6 Power - My Honda Accord. EDIT - New Pics on page 37!

Akshay1234 · 24th February 2010, 20:59

seems like what fuel used does make a huge difference on this car. when i filled normal unleaded from ioc and speed from a slightly smaller pump the car is not even giving me 5kmpl. but when i filled xtrapremium from a big pump it goes over 5kmpl. i really didnt think slightly better fuel would make such a big difference on the fuel economy. but heck, theres a v6 under the hood, who cares about fe.

one thing ive noticed about this is that it seems to be much better put together than any other hondas like the city or the civic. even after quite a bit of hard driving on the terrible mumbai roads, not even one squeak or rattle. but one slightly irritating thing is that the suspension is a little noisy, you wont feel the bump but you sure as hell will know you went over one. on smooth roads its a different story altogether. i guess thats due to the larger rims.

prateekm · 24th February 2010, 21:03

Akshay, how about trying 97 octane fuel for your beast?

Jaggu · 24th February 2010, 21:53

Buy regular IOC from the big/reputed pump and see if it helps.

Akshay1234 · 24th February 2010, 22:28

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Originally Posted by prateekm

Akshay, how about trying 97 octane fuel for your beast?

will give that a shot maybe tomorrow. if not then next time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Buy regular IOC from the big/reputed pump and see if it helps.

i did do that and the mileage was still below 5kmpl. but now im just starting to think it wont give over 5 in mumbai traffic.

also can you give me your opinion on the brake pads ive posted on the earlier page.

Akshay1234 · 25th February 2010, 11:02

had a word with peter from pete's this morning. they have bilstein b6 shocks for the accord which cost 54k. hmm, added to cart. will definitely get those sometime in the future.

Akshay1234 · 1st March 2010, 13:02

Update -
im thinking about ordering some ows synthetic oil for the car. is ows worth the extra money or should i just stick to mobil 1? also thinking about getting the ows vitamins for the car.

another thought was that i should change the transmission oil since its 2.5 years old. its probably just a better thing to do than to risk any transmission damage.

also i think the battery should be changed.

any opinions on the above?

Jaggu · 1st March 2010, 14:20

I haven't tried OWS oil but reviews are great. Vitamins i would definitely recommend, since i have used em.

GTO · 2nd March 2010, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

Update -
im thinking about ordering some ows synthetic oil for the car. is ows worth the extra money or should i just stick to mobil 1? also thinking about getting the ows vitamins for the car.

Mobil 1 is A+ grade. After 73,000 kms of hard-driving on my Vtec, the engine has retained each and every one of those horses. Hold on for a full dyno run thread.

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another thought was that i should change the transmission oil since its 2.5 years old. its probably just a better thing to do than to risk any transmission damage.

On an AT, you bet. Go ahead with the tranny flush + fluid regime.

Akshay1234 · 2nd March 2010, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Mobil 1 is A+ grade. After 73,000 kms of hard-driving on my Vtec, the engine has retained each and every one of those horses. Hold on for a full dyno run thread.

On an AT, you bet. Go ahead with the tranny flush + fluid regime.

i saw your vtec dyno thread. absolutely crazy is all i can say.

i will get the tranny fluid changed next time the car goes for a checkup.

Akshay1234 · 3rd March 2010, 19:42

heres a video showing the capability of the v6. mine is a bit slower due to the indian engine being detuned a few horses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Z5Z...rom=PL&index=7

Akshay1234 · 3rd March 2010, 20:31

also forgot to mention, how much we in india get ripped off for performance parts.

got a quote today for a magnaflow catback and for hawk hps brake pads.

the magnaflow catback exhaust quote said 54000 whereas its available in the us for $630 + at most $200 for shipping maybe a bit more for customs. still works out about 12-14k cheaper.

also for the pads, for all 4 brakes the quote was 15000 whereas they are available for $200 for front and rear. huge difference if you ask me.

iraghava · 4th March 2010, 02:58

HID's without projectors? Shame on you man, you'll be blinding everyone coming from the opposite side without even wanting to!

Akshay1234 · 4th March 2010, 10:28

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Originally Posted by iraghava

HID's without projectors? Shame on you man, you'll be blinding everyone coming from the opposite side without even wanting to!

anyway the projectors in those taiwan lamps are of suspect quality. but let me see if i can retro fit projectors into these present headlamps. the only thing is opening up the full headlamp.

9006 9005 Bixenon projector system, complete

ishan any opinion on the brake pads?

Akshay1234 · 4th March 2010, 19:29

heres a picture of the side profile, exams will be done in a few days then i can take a full photoshoot.

suhaas307 · 4th March 2010, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

anyway the projectors in those taiwan lamps are of suspect quality. but let me see if i can retro fit projectors into these present headlamps. the only thing is opening up the full headlamp.

9006 9005 Bixenon projector system, complete

ishan any opinion on the brake pads?

Retrofitting projectors is a better idea than sourcing the entire unit from Taiwan. As you said, the quality is suspect so it's better not to go in for them and regret later. Besides, I'm told that the Accord's electricals don't take kindly to the aftermarket headlight units! The malfunction easily, apparently!

If you aren't going to retrofit the projectors, then I suggest you shelve the plan of installing HIDs altogether! It's not worth having people shout at you from the other side!

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

heres a picture of the side profile, exams will be done in a few days then i can take a full photoshoot.

Finally! She looks lovely bro! Understated, yet sexy!

24th February 2010, 20:59	#241
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	seems like what fuel used does make a huge difference on this car. when i filled normal unleaded from ioc and speed from a slightly smaller pump the car is not even giving me 5kmpl. but when i filled xtrapremium from a big pump it goes over 5kmpl. i really didnt think slightly better fuel would make such a big difference on the fuel economy. but heck, theres a v6 under the hood, who cares about fe. one thing ive noticed about this is that it seems to be much better put together than any other hondas like the city or the civic. even after quite a bit of hard driving on the terrible mumbai roads, not even one squeak or rattle. but one slightly irritating thing is that the suspension is a little noisy, you wont feel the bump but you sure as hell will know you went over one. on smooth roads its a different story altogether. i guess thats due to the larger rims.
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24th February 2010, 21:03	#242
prateekm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai & BLR Posts: 789 Thanked: 555 Times	Akshay, how about trying 97 octane fuel for your beast?
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24th February 2010, 21:53	#243
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,383 Thanked: 17,294 Times	Buy regular IOC from the big/reputed pump and see if it helps.
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25th February 2010, 11:02	#245
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	had a word with peter from pete's this morning. they have bilstein b6 shocks for the accord which cost 54k. hmm, added to cart. will definitely get those sometime in the future.
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1st March 2010, 13:02	#246
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	Update - im thinking about ordering some ows synthetic oil for the car. is ows worth the extra money or should i just stick to mobil 1? also thinking about getting the ows vitamins for the car. another thought was that i should change the transmission oil since its 2.5 years old. its probably just a better thing to do than to risk any transmission damage. also i think the battery should be changed. any opinions on the above?
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1st March 2010, 14:20	#247
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,383 Thanked: 17,294 Times	I haven't tried OWS oil but reviews are great. Vitamins i would definitely recommend, since i have used em.
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3rd March 2010, 20:31	#251
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	also forgot to mention, how much we in india get ripped off for performance parts. got a quote today for a magnaflow catback and for hawk hps brake pads. the magnaflow catback exhaust quote said 54000 whereas its available in the us for $630 + at most $200 for shipping maybe a bit more for customs. still works out about 12-14k cheaper. also for the pads, for all 4 brakes the quote was 15000 whereas they are available for $200 for front and rear. huge difference if you ask me.
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4th March 2010, 02:58	#252
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,997 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	HID's without projectors? Shame on you man, you'll be blinding everyone coming from the opposite side without even wanting to!
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4th March 2010, 19:29	#254
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	heres a picture of the side profile, exams will be done in a few days then i can take a full photoshoot. Attached Thumbnails
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