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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Aug 26, 2005 2:25 pm) Just for clarification, they are not meant to be "headrests". In fact they are an integral part of the car's suite of safety features. They should be referred-to as "head restraints". They are meant to reduce whiplash in a crash. For the driver, resting and driving don't mix. All your friend has to do, is tilt her seatback an inch or two rearward if she wants more space behind her head. However, the less head travel in an accident, the better and safer she will be. |
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Replying to: lx_steal (Aug 17, 2005 10:31 am) Thanks R |
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Hi, hope i'm posting in the right sub-forum. Well as of tonight, I am not a Mazda driver anymore... It was so hard to decide to pick between the 2 best mid-size cars out there! I've been reading the owner reviews and noticed that some mentioned blind spots, are they that bad? Now its making me concerned; its also my fault for not checking Everything during the test drive! My other questions (please don't laugh but I always wanted to know about this) is why do the say not to drive over 65 mph during the first 1500 (?) miles During the break-in period? Last question is, that I found online sites that sell OEM accessiroes for much lower than the dealership. I have no clue on how to install so where could I go to have them done? Perhaps my dealership? Thanks in advance!
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Replying to: mazdrvr (Aug 27, 2005 12:16 am) Congratulations. You'll love your great new Accord. Every car on the road has had blind spots, since the early 1900's when the first closed-top vehicles were manufactured. Your Protege had them too. It's just a matter of the driver adjusting to how best to work around them. I.e., properly adjusting mirrors, properly positioning seats, turning your head for a brief moment before changing lanes, etc. You should drive moderately, varying your speeds and avoiding maximum acelleration, for the first 600 miles with a new engine. This allows your engine's metallic parts to wear-in properly so that your engine will last for the life of the car if you follow the maintenance schedules in your Owner's Manual. Any capable mechanic or friend should be able to install most aftermarket parts for you. If you go here, you will find installation instructions for many of the accessories that may interest you: http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord03.html |
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Replying to: arawamis (Aug 25, 2005 7:56 am) In Europe cell phone use in planes has been loosened - you can use one right after touch down (whereas before it used to be after parking at the gate). No where in Europe is there a requirement to turn off the cell phone in a car - only on its use during driving. |
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i've read about people saying they notice less power when the AC is running in the 4cyl. Can anyone confirm? Any other downsides to a 4cyl car??
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Replying to: rbevz67 (Aug 28, 2005 10:55 am) ..my V-6 coupe (6M) is getting about 27.5 (70/30 fwy/city), with the I-4, again IMHO, about 20% better fuel numbers can reasonably be expected. ..either way, you can't go wrong: it's your call, your priorities, your choice........ ...but that 240 horse VTEC V-6 thru 6M has better numbers all around than my Gen III turbocharged Supra.......... all the best in your search for the truth................. ez |
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The 4 cylinder's AC drain is not noticeable while the car is at speed (torque/HP will overcome the load) but will cause a little idle shake, especially with the steering wheel at an angle (all drive belts are loaded). In the V6, a very slight steering wheel tingle and the low noise of the radiator/condenser fan will tell you the AC is on but essentially the Accord V6 is Toyota-quiet here. In case you're wondering, we have the two 03s to be able to tell. The more serious downside of the 4 cyl. is its weak acceleration from about 15 mph when, say, creeping from a side street / ramp to merge into fast-moving traffic - the pick up is agonizingly slow. Better to stop completely to engage 1st. Given the small fuel economy penalty, I'd go with the V6. The 2006 LX-V6 is a especially good deal; it's an EX without the leather and the dual-zone HVAC but has the alloys, moonroof, etc. |
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Replying to: enchilada (Aug 24, 2005 1:35 pm) MidCow |
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