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PURCHASED 2009 COUPE 6MT V6 - HAVE A PROBLEM
by 3432
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May 15, 2009 (7:20 am)
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I recently purchased a 2009 coupe and have found after driving it for a while that it is not comfortable. I am researching gas pedal modifications, perhaps looking to see if an Acura pedal can be installed? Anyone else have comfort issues with this car? I am 170 lbs, 5'11", am open to any suggestions -
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Re: PURCHASED 2009 COUPE 6MT V6 - HAVE A PROBLEM [3432]
by thegraduate
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May 15, 2009 (3:51 pm)
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Replying to: 3432 (May 15, 2009 7:20 am)
You didn't tell us what the problem was other than "not comfortable." Could you be a little more specific about why you want to trade pedals?
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love my 08 Accord so far
by benjaminh
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May 15, 2009 (6:04 pm)
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I was just reading about some problems in the Hyundai Sonata forums. I was tempted by the low price of the Sonata a year and a half ago when we bought our car, but boy am I glad I got the 08 Accord instead. I love this car. Glad we splurged and special ordered the EXL navi 5 mt. It's great. Haven't had a single problem yet. The transmission is butter smooth. Best manual I've ever had. That Navi and bluetooth are fab. The voice recognition works surprisingly well. It's so comfortable. And it has such a solid feel to it. Nice handling for a rather large car, I think. Honda quality is to be commended. I was worried about buying the first year of an all-new model, but it really worked out for us.
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Re: PURCHASED 2009 COUPE 6MT V6 - HAVE A PROBLEM [3432]
by mitchflorida
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May 15, 2009 (6:45 pm)
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Replying to: 3432 (May 15, 2009 7:20 am)
I can't imagine car pedals would make you more comfortable in your coupe. I would experiment with different seating positions, sitting upright with your knees above your hips, or adding sheepskin seat covers if you think the seat is too hard.
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Re: PURCHASED 2009 COUPE 6MT V6 - HAVE A PROBLEM [mitchflorida]
by 3432
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May 16, 2009 (1:18 pm)
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Replying to: mitchflorida (May 15, 2009 6:45 pm)
I have played around with the seating positions a lot and feel like I am over-working my knee a lot, perhaps messing around with pedals is not the way to go, I am thinking about putting in some more supportive seats, perhaps some Recaro seats that have an extendable front cushion. It just feels like there is not a lot of support, and after driving, my knee hurts, or something else hurts, and it is a result of the driving position. I love the car, just think the comfort level really needs an upgrade. I'll need to get rid of it otherwise. Thanks for the input or any other input.
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- #251 of 275
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2009 accord airbag failed to deploy
by clippership
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May 25, 2009 (7:40 pm)
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lady ran a red light at 40 mph and slammed into the driver side of my 2009 accord ex. neither the side airbags nor the front deployed. I slammed into the side and broke two ribs. has this happened to anyone? I would think the side airbags would deploy in such a situation.
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Re: 2009 accord airbag failed to deploy [clippership]
by bvdj84
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May 26, 2009 (5:18 am)
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Replying to: clippership (May 25, 2009 7:40 pm)
Yes, I would have thought they would go off. I am pretty sure their are side air bags. Something does not seem right with them not going off. I would look more into this.
Perhaps Honda needs to eat your medical bills. 40mph is still fast.
I am glad your okay though. It could be worse! People are just to wound up, and drive too fast. Even this weekend.. people following me close, passing me... Is it worth it? Please, take a step back, relax, you'll get there when you get there. Why rush all the time..Slow down, enjoy the ride. Its amazing to see.... I saw one run a red light, only to pull into their drive way down the street. Or pull into the grocery store after the passing me violently earlier..... what? are you that hungry? See, I forgot, your more important than me, just honk next time and I will pull over to let you pass me.
Anyway, people, slow down, enjoy life a bit okay?
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Port of entry
by drhuntr
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May 26, 2009 (7:26 am)
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I just bought a 2009 Honda Accord Sedan EXL-V6 and noticed the port of entry was San-Diego but the final assembly point was Marysville OH, what part or was the whole car made in Japan and brought in to San Diego?
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Re: Port of entry [drhuntr]
by tallman1
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May 26, 2009 (12:07 pm)
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Replying to: drhuntr (May 26, 2009 7:26 am)
Parts are made all over but essentially your car was made at the Honda plant in Ohio. It was shipped to San Diego... I'm guessing that you live nearby.
You can tell in what country your car was manufactured by looking at the first digit in the VIN. J = Japan, 1 or 4 = US.
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Re: Port of entry [tallman1]
by drhuntr
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May 27, 2009 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: tallman1 (May 26, 2009 12:07 pm)
This is the part I don't understand, this car was shipped to my dealer in Central KY and the Ohio plant is a little over two hundred miles away. I just wonder what part of the car would have come in to port at San Diego than shipped to Ohio for final assembly. Not all of the accord in my area are like that, most come 100 percent from Ohio.
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