AWD JDM Accord - HOT!!!!!

[toreno]

for all you ignorant Honda Basher Bastards, no need to view this since you guys are ignorant and make stupid remards. You know who you are.

Heres a New JDM Technology for the 2004 Accod , I think its Sick...

http://www.honda.co.jp/HDTV/news/200...01a/index.html

[nightwalker]

That AWD system looks crazy. There were rumors of Honda releasing an AWD car, and having it being front biased, but this is beyond.
What can I say, Honda is the leader in automotive technology. Can't wait to see it in the US.

I'll take an AWD civic.

[boro240]

Originally Posted by nightwalker

I'll take an AWD civic.

your wish has been granted. no need to thank me...

[element240]

Originally Posted by boro240

your wish has been granted. no need to thank me...

haha neato

[jsr20det]

so whats next? turbo for the accord?

btw, doesnt the G35 and GTR already have this? or something similiar?

[po1z5che__]

if its jdm and its in japanese...why is the driver on the left side.

[Drift101]

I can see it now, WRC Accord! Sweeeet....

[SilviaDriver]

Originally Posted by nightwalker

That AWD system looks crazy. There were rumors of Honda releasing an AWD car

they have an AWD car already

Honda Integra Xi 4WD

personaly i rather take an AWD Type R

[D1drifter]

hmm, that AWD system looks pretty interesting. Seems like the system has a torsen diff per wheel. Very nice.

[gosuS14]

The G35 and Skyline have the altessa transmission, which is a rwd + awd system, based on the way you're driving. The SH-AWD systems seems different. It seems to be more advanced, although i didn't understand a word they were saying, I think it's better than the altessa. It gives like more power, or less, to individual tires by the way the car shifts it's weight. I would like to test drive one of these on a track or something. Pretty awesome!

[FastBack 240]

The G's is based on driving like said before. If you need awd for snow or rain the system will engage. Pretty nifty system.

[G_Fish240]

would you pick this accord over other awd drive cars in japan? Not bashing, just wondering

[boro240]

Originally Posted by G_Fish240

would you pick this accord over other awd drive cars in japan? Not bashing, just wondering

i dont think theyre trying to compete with other AWD cars, but add another feature so youd pick an accord over the competition it already has.

[matlock]

I believe it's Atessa, and this system sounds a bit different. I don't know if I would want an Accord AWD, it depends on the power it was making and stuff I guess.

[toreno]

Originally Posted by G_Fish240

would you pick this accord over other awd drive cars in japan? Not bashing, just wondering

NO haha.... But I would pick a S2000 over most cars in the $30-35K range

[old_s13]

i was talking with a friend the other day, isnt it interesting how honda/acura is one of the ONLY car companies that RARELY (or can I say NEVER) released a production car with a turbo?

I cannot think of ONE honda that comes stock, turbo.

NISSAN, has released Z31, Z32, R32, R33, R34, S13, S14, S15, and even more that I dont care to list.. all available in turbo.

Toyota? MR2, Supra.

Mazda? FC, FD, even certain model Miatas. Protege.

Mitsubishi? Starion, 3000GT, Eclipse

Dont get me started on Porsche.

But Honda? Nothing comes to mind.

Interesting... interesting.

- Mike

[D1drifter]

Originally Posted by old_s13

i was talking with a friend the other day, isnt it interesting how honda/acura is one of the ONLY car companies that RARELY (or can I say NEVER) released a production car with a turbo?

I cannot think of ONE honda that comes stock, turbo.

NISSAN, has released Z31, Z32, R32, R33, R34, S13, S14, S15, and even more that I dont care to list.. all available in turbo.

Toyota? MR2, Supra.

Mazda? FC, FD, even certain model Miatas. Protege.

Mitsubishi? Starion, 3000GT, Eclipse

Dont get me started on Porsche.

But Honda? Nothing comes to mind.

Interesting... interesting.

- Mike

Hmm, yes i find that intersesting as well. I guess forced induction isnt really their thing. Their niche in the car industry is more like inovation(VTEC etc.) and incredibly affordable cars. Torbocharging there car would only inflate the price.

[OptionZero]

Didn't the president of honda or mugen (they're related, so whatever) say they'd never turbo a car?

The main reason being their F1 involvement and making high revving N/A engines?

They do have a turbo car, dont they? Its one of those tiny ass Japanese-only city cars with like a 1.3L turbo...dont quote me on that, i don't remember the name or details

[Strider]

A little more info.

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=217602

[driftjunky]

yes they did have a factory turbo-charged car its on sport compact i belive feb issue

[Strider]

yah, they had the City Turbo & and the City Turbo II. My bro told me it ran from 83 - 87. To lazy to look it up.

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=667879

1983 Honda City turbo
1238cc ohc turbo
5spd 110hp@5500
130lb-ft@3500 (redline 6500)
0-100 7 sec
1/4 mile 15.5
weight: 1500 pounds

[oojpeeoo]

i still respect hondas cuzz their the OG's of import tuning

[old_s13]

i still respect hondas cuzz their the OG's of import tuning

suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuure -- thats wisdom right thurrrr buddy.

[AutoDestruct]

Sorry man but I don't think honda is anywhere near the OG status. I don't know who could really be the "True" OG of sport compart. Maybe the Mini or the VW aircooled bugs, maybe the first gen GTI. I don't know, MGB's? Pinto turbos, . ha? You know what I'm saying Old s13? Right? No way Honda :ghey:

[old_s13]

hehe internet sarcasm is amazing...

the way I see it, honda sells well-engineered economy cars that have brought attention to the "automotive scene" because of the masses of "boy racers" who basically fix up something OTHER than a domestic car.

amazing how in the 90s, if you are into cars.. you have to be into muscle cars. then the honda scene got hyped up and all of a sudden idiots started saying stuff like "oh you're into rice grinders huh?" -- its like yeah, whatever.

what's even more funny is how these same FWD honda's are considered "handling machines" -- who wants a FWD handling machine? hmmm.. not me.

its nice that nowadays people are appreciating our cars more, but i still prefer the old days when NISSANs werent acknowledged.. it was nice owning something that was overlooked by the majority.

- mike

[old_s13]

i mean, thats not to say that cars like the s2000 and nsx arent amazing. when i speak of honda, i speak of the majority of civics and accords that are built up. not that they cant be fixed up nicely, but i just never understand FWD.. its just not for me i guess.

[deedeedum]

honda seems to do everything half way when it comes to making sports cars. the whole FWD thing pisses me off. they don't come with turbos on their cars, but they advertise their VTEC engines, making the typical everyday car idiot think it's the shit when it's not a big deal.

[D1drifter]

FF cars are the SUXOR!! hehe. Well i guessing their reason for building affordable cars is, while being fairly cheap compared to the competitors, is their view on safety. I mean, although they may not be "handling machines" on dry roads, they can hold their own, on lets say wet of snow drenched roads. Think of it, who wouldnt love to own an FF car if one lived in the Arctic(haha). FR cars would be crying for traction and spining out in every corner(unless driven properly). Not cool, and VERY dangerous. BUT since i live in Cali, I dont worry about that ish.

[old_s13]

honda seems to do everything half way when it comes to making sports cars. the whole FWD thing pisses me off. they don't come with turbos on their cars, but they advertise their VTEC engines, making the typical everyday car idiot think it's the shit when it's not a big deal.

BS. Honda cars have always been well-engineered and very much suite their purpose or design. Civics and Accords are budget commuter cars. The Civic SI is a performance 4-cylinder budget car, for what you pay its an excellent value and well built. Anyone stupid enough to knock Honda's should own a Ford, then realize the difference in quality. When VTEC was initially developed, there was NO manufacturer that could compete. NA Honda V-tec motors were WAY ahead of their time.

- Mike

[zenki03]

Hondas really dont need turbo from the factory...they have some of the highest output engines without turbo on the market if you think about it. and im comparing NA to NA