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mind sharing places where the workmanship and prices of stream parts(body kits,fog lights,strut bars,anti-roll bars) are good and reasonable?..thnx i am currently driving a 2.0 stream.

Hot & Spicy VEN SREENIVASAN, who was in Ayutthaya, Thailand to sample the new Accord, says Honda has a winning recipe THERE are three certainties in life: death, taxes and the reliability of a Honda. A good sport: the new Honda Accord has a sleek, low-slung body and muscular ""legs'', giving it a sporty, aggressive silhouette That was, until a new Honda Accord here recently exhibited combustible properties. But the car that came to grief due to electrical malfunction was a Japanese domestic model brought in by a parallel importer. And that particular line is being recalled by the manufacturer. On the other hand, the Accord that Kah Motor will unveil next month is a slightly different car. For one thing, it is bigger than its predecessor: 2.5 cm wider at the wheelbase and 2 cm longer tip to tip. And it's made in Thailand. Yes, Thailand. For the first time, Kah Motor will import its Accord model from Honda's plant at Ayutthaya - about an hour's drive north of Bangkok. While the prospect of buying a Honda City (made at the same plant) was no big issue for most motorists in Singapore, the idea of buying a Thai-made Accord could be a problem for some prospective buyers. After all, the Accord is a premium model in the Honda stable. But Honda has decided to build all Accords meant for the Asian market at Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co. So unless you want to go for the variant brought in by parallel importers, you have little choice. The new Accord will be offered with two engines: a 3-litre V6 and a 2.4-litre - both with a new generation of variable valve-timing and lift for efficiency and performance. What struck me immediately on first seeing the new Accord was its styling. The seventh generation in the line has a sleek, low-slung body and muscular 'legs', giving it a sporty and aggressive silhouette. It's all part of Honda's deliberate strategy to position the car as a sporty, premium sedan to rival the likes of the successful Mazda 6. The message also comes through in the Accord's performance and sophisticated finish. The car comes with several luxury features, too. These include turning lights built into the wing mirrors (a la Mercedes-Benz) and a walnut combination steering column for the 3-litre car. Made in Thailand it may be, but there has been no compromise on the car's build quality. In fact, the Thai plant boasts more comprehensive quality-control procedures than its parent in Japan. The car is stronger and safer than its predecessor, with stronger joints and a 27 per cent increase in torsional rigidity. It also features multiple air-bags and reinforced bumpers. The 2.4-litre boasts 160 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and a peak torque of 218 newton metre at 4,500rpm, while the 3-litre has an output of 220 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and maximum torque of 288 newton metre at 5,000 rpm. Ride comfort has been improved with double wishbone suspension, while vibration and cabin noise has been reduced further by a 'double dampener' system that isolates the engine from the chassis. Generous use of lightweight acoustic materials contributes too. Noise and drag have been reduced by repositioning the wipers, redesigning the wing mirrors and angling the A-pillars. The drag coefficient of the new model is just 0.3, down from 0.33 for the previous model. The interior of the car is designed to engage the senses. The high-tech black-face instrumentation cluster, the integrated audio/air-con cluster and the steering-mounted audio/cruise control buttons help create an exclusive aura. Comfort has been raised a notch, with wider seats providing better support all round. The steering wheel has been made more upright for better feel and control. Then there are the little touches like a bigger sunglasses holder, integrated arm rests, larger side-door pockets and a compartment to hold 12 CD cases. And you can operate the windows via the remote key. It's a great-looking car with nice features. But what about the drive? Two words describe the experience: refined and responsive. The car exhibits excellent low-end torque and high-speed control. In fact, its feels downright European in ride and road-holding. Pushed hard through the hairpin turns of the Bridgestone test circuit here, the Accord stuck to the road like glue, with no hint of either over or under-steer. While the 2.4-litre has adequate juice to satisfy most drivers, the V6 exhibits significantly more muscle. The cars are due to arrive here in April, with the 2.4-litre expected to be priced just under $110,000 and the bigger car about $15,000 higher. If the response in Thailand is any indication - more than 1,000 units were snapped up within two weeks of the launch - it should be well received here. Honda Accord 2.4-litre 4-in-line 16-valve DOHC VTEC; 5spd auto; 160hp/5,500rpm; 218nm/4,500rpm. 3.0-litre V6 24-valve SOHC VTEC; 5spd auto; 220hp/5,500rpm; 288nm/5,000rpm.

This should make our Jazziegirl happy... Tokyo, January 9, 2003 --- Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that its small car model, the Fit, achieved cumulative unit sales of 250,790 units in Japan in 2002, according to statistics from the Japan Automobile Dealers' Association. Thus, Fit became the top-selling vehicle in Japan, the first time that a Honda model has reached the No.1 spot in yearly cumulative sales. Since its launch in June 2001, the Fit has proved popular with a wide-range of customers for its trend-setting styling, good fuel economy and excellent user- friendly features. Its cumulative sales now total 355,088 units in about a year and a half since its launch. The Fit was first exported to Europe in November 2001, and is currently sold to high acclaim in about 60 countries worldwide, as of the end of December 2002. Including exports, cumulative production of the Fit, which is manufactured at the Suzuka Factory, has exceeded 400,000 units.

There are 2 types of Amsoil oil. So which Amsoil engine oil for Honda Odyssey.

11/17/2002 UPDATE: Erick's sets another new world record!!! 10.24 @ 128 mph This Civic coupe built by Erick's Racing is powered by a 2.1 liter B18C1 (GS-R) engine that uses TODA camshafts, valve springs, and campulleys to run the quarter mile in 10.59 seconds @ 127mph, the fastest time ever for a normally aspirated Honda engine. What's even more impressive is this engine uses a Hondata ECU, stock ignition system right down to the ignition wires, and a GS-R intake manifold. The engine itself retains the stock stroke and doesn't use any deck plates to increase stroke.

One of my favourite cars....... there's a turbo version called City Turbo II

Honda auto transmission (non-CVT/MMT) can use Royal Purple ATF ? Some people say must use HONDA ATF, but I think that applies to CVT/MMT only rite ?

Called Kah Motor today to asked about the "weak" brake. The technical advisor told me that this is a common "complain" from Civic and Stream owners ! He "claims" that the brake works as per normal, but due to the "softness", it makes the driver feel no confidence in braking ... however, actual braking distance is still within safety range. Can drivers of Civics and Streams comments ?

Hi, i went to the mechanic and was told my carburettor is more or less gone. The parts are hard to find. Wonder if anyone here got any lobang to scrap car yards or 2nd hand shops that i can find spares for my carburettor? Mine is a '83 4dr Honda Civic. Was told the carburettor casket(dun know if its spelt like that) could be leaking.

I have just ordered a New VTI from KM. Need some advise from the expert out there on what i can do with my new VTI! Tks

i jus went to hua yang to check out the new accord..very nice..but doesnt come wif leather seats.. what do u guys think of the car..n does anyone knoes the OMV?

Planning to buy a brand New VTI (A) from KM. Heard about the CVT problem! Need some advise whether the car is still a good buy at $80988? Or the Corolla 1.6A at $81988 What do people mean by floor the car?

Thinking of downgragind to COE renewed Civic ESi but still ...... Whats the opinion of you guys in this car? Example like maintenance, handling, fuel economy etc...?? Have tried my friends civic esi and it feels quite good in terms of power, torque and handling, but no matter what, its still an old car.... Thanks!

I heard that in Honda car, if I reset the ECU, the airbag warning light will refuse to go away ! Is this true ? If yes, then I probably wouldn't want to reset it !

Hi Any recommendation of good brake pad that can be use on Honda Stream 2L

Hi guys, Went for a test drive of the Honda Stream 1.7L today .... I realised that the engine sound very coarse ! Even with radio switched-on, it is audible ! Asked the sales girl, and she told me VTEC like that one ! How true is it ? Though it is a 2 stage VTEC engine, there's no extra surge of power even I drag to 6000rpm ... and the low end torque (<2000rpm) is quite poor ... Paiseh ... me not familar with Honda engine .. just seeking "enlightenment" :-P BTW, the 1.7L is quite weak compared to the Dion's 1.8T :-P

Was at Kah Motor today and the sales girl told me that the 1.7L VTEC engine servicing interval is as follow: - Spark Plug: 25,000km - Engine Oil/Oil Filter: 20,000km ... How true is it ?

Anyone drivine the Honda Stream iVTEC 2.0 ? I am especially concern about the overall fuel consumption of the car ... though the manufacturer's spec is 14km/L, but need some realistic figure Any other comments will be greatly appreciated. Also, any comparison against the Nissan Prairie will also be appreciated. (2.0L, full accessories, 145bhp, bodykit, for $100K only)

2.4l with 160bhps or 3.0l V6. Poll the comment!

This is my daily ride, I now have a MCF decal on the back windscreen. Give me a friendly honk if you see me (or my mom) driving on the road!

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Dun really understand the market, Integra Type-R selling $117K, but Civic Type-R selling $133K.