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#291 of 330 Re: Inexpensive power gains? [elroy5] by paisan Oct 15, 2007 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Oct 15, 2007 5:32 pm) Absolutely. I have been working on Subies doing mods over the years and it's amazing how many kids throw on a catback and CAI and claim they feel the power. I laugh at them. We've thrown em on for them and I've actually felt the drop in power due to the mods! Amazing   -mike Replies to this message: elroy5 (Oct 15, 2007 5:44 pm)
#292 of 330 Re: Inexpensive power gains? [paisan] by elroy5 Oct 15, 2007 (5:44 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Oct 15, 2007 5:36 pm) Then they add 50 pounds of ground affects and a giant wing, to top it off.
#293 of 330 Aftermarket for 08 Accord . . . by bug4 Oct 26, 2007 (1:36 pm)
I know this is not a performance modification -- but you guys/gals would be the ones most likely to know . . . . how soon might we expect to see after-market accessories for the newly designed 08 Honda Accord? I would be very interested in replacing the front grill in my new Accord, but there are none available at this point. Any idea how long it might take? (I wish the mesh grill from the coupes would fit on the sedans -- I think they are WAY better looking!) Replies to this message: paisan (Oct 28, 2007 7:10 am) elroy5 (Oct 28, 2007 8:10 am)
#294 of 330 Re: Aftermarket for 08 Accord . . . [bug4] by paisan Oct 28, 2007 (7:10 am)
Replying to: bug4 (Oct 26, 2007 1:36 pm) I'd say 2-4 months, depending on demand. Unfortunately on family sedans it sometimes takes longer than a "tuner" car to get the aftermarket stuff.   -mike
#295 of 330 Re: Aftermarket for 08 Accord . . . [bug4] by elroy5 Oct 28, 2007 (8:10 am)
Replying to: bug4 (Oct 26, 2007 1:36 pm) If you modify your car in any way, I suggest saving the original parts, so you can re-install them if and when you decide to sell the car. Modifications lower the value of the car. Not that the car is actually worth any less, it's just that many people assume modified cars have been abused.
#296 of 330 thanks! by bug4 Oct 29, 2007 (7:12 am)
Thanks for the advice - makes sense!
#297 of 330 Accord 2004 tire size ?? by fuzzuy Nov 18, 2007 (9:07 pm)
Hello, I like to ask a question here hope some one can answer that please and thank you in advance that I have 2004 accord v6 and orignal tire size is 205/60/R16 and now i want to install 235/60/R16 snow tires on it can i do it and if yes that will it effect on performance or not let me know please as i am getting these tires pretty cheap compare to new ones so that's why thanks in advance Replies to this message: kingsfan11 (Nov 18, 2007 9:30 pm) fuzzuy (Nov 19, 2007 8:44 pm) lilengineerboy (Nov 19, 2007 6:43 am) paisan (Nov 19, 2007 4:29 pm)
#298 of 330 Re: Accord 2004 tire size ?? [fuzzuy] by kingsfan11 Nov 18, 2007 (9:30 pm)
Replying to: fuzzuy (Nov 18, 2007 9:07 pm) This would not be advisable, as it would increase your overall tire diameter more than 5%. Check out www.1010tires.com and then click on "Tire Size Calculator". You then select the original/stock tire size (205/60/16) and then compare it to the tires you are comparing it to (in this case 235/60/16). You will note that a pop-up "warning" states that anything that is more than 3% diameter change could result in brake failure. Replies to this message: fuzzuy (Nov 19, 2007 8:44 pm)
#299 of 330 Re: Accord 2004 tire size ?? [fuzzuy] by lilengineerboy Nov 19, 2007 (6:43 am)
Replying to: fuzzuy (Nov 18, 2007 9:07 pm) I like to ask a question here hope some one can answer that please and thank you in advance that I have 2004 accord v6 and orignal tire size is 205/60/R16 and now i want to install 235/60/R16 snow tires on it can i do it and if yes that will it effect on performance or not let me know please as i am getting these tires pretty cheap compare to new ones so that's why thanks in advance   I don't think there is enough clearance in the wheel well for a 235mm wide tire, especially when using a rim that has the stock offset. Also, I think the 235 is too wide for the stock rim so you would be looking at aftermarket wheels.   Lastly, typically people go narrower with snow tires for improved traction, not wider. Wider tires can hamper performance in snow conditions. Replies to this message: paisan (Nov 19, 2007 4:29 pm)
#300 of 330 Re: Accord 2004 tire size ?? [lilengineerboy] by paisan Nov 19, 2007 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: lilengineerboy (Nov 19, 2007 6:43 am) Yup exactly what the other folks have said.   You want to go narrower on snow tires. Your rims will likely not fit those tires. Your wheel wells and struts won't clear them.   So you'll spend more to get the "cheap" tires to fit properly than just buying the correct size.   -mike

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