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    headunit iso adapter + facia replacement

    hmm that looks nice, but i get the impression its one of those shoddy chinese units cobbled together. would defintely need to test out out before potentially wasting cash on it
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    headunit iso adapter + facia replacement

    hi guys ive had enough of the standard radio, so want to put my alpine ipod unit in two steps: 1. find the correct ISO adapter for the accord gen7 2. find a wellfitting replacement facia 2 seems pretty straightforward, ive found this one...
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    accord 2.4 ex auto

    sounds like me. i only get on the bike with a favourible wind :) im trying to wangle more working from home myself. now my employers (govt arm) have got the contract for my county i hope to spend 60% of my time locally :)
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    accord 2.4 ex auto

    considered a pushbike? :) sobering thought is i just worked out i will do over 31000 miles per year just commuting from home to office :( not to even consider work mileage
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    Detachable Tow Bar with non-visible bumper cut.

    just to update this. i fitted the same towbar today onto my sport 2.2d i guess the sport has the same rear splitter as the type S, as i had to chop into it exactly as described in the original post. i took pictures throughout the process, so i guess sometime during the week i will do a little...
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    Parking sensors and Towbar fitting

    bump today i fitted the witter detachable towbar to my 2.2d saloon. i compared pictures of the witter and the official honda item and i reckon they are one and the same. either that or a very good copy ;) my car has reversing sensors too, 4 of the little ******s. i was very happy to find the...
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    dash lights

    so you know the armrest slides forward too? ;)
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    Low Idle speed

    6000 isnt idle, its revving its **** off :D however, as mentioned. check the alternator belt is tight and not worn. these are usually quite simple to replace, just slacken off the tensioning roller. your battery is probably shagged too, when was it last replaced? once youre happy the battery...
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    Headlight bulbs

    nothing wrong with my gen7 headlights. not many streetlamps in the fields where i live :)
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    whats the most youve towed (safely)?

    lol at that video. the car was being towed FAR too fast. ive seen that happen to idiotic caravan drivers too (mostly in the SW!) i tend to stick with the HGVs when im towing. im in no rush because i get to the venue a day early and stay overnight...
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    whats the most youve towed (safely)?

    thanks for the input guys. the trailer itself is fine for this, its a brian james clubman A series, twin axle and 4 wheel braked and has done many miles with my race car on the back. i think its the towcar and towbar thats the limiting issue here. lots of food for thought in this thread, cheers :)
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    whats the most youve towed (safely)?

    this is what i was counting on :D
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    whats the most youve towed (safely)?

    thanks for that steve following your advise about removables, i fancy this witter one now: http://www.pfjones.co.uk/honda-accord-saloon-2003-2008-detachable-tow-bar.html i guess if this towbar/car isnt upto towing my car/trailer combo ill borrow a works van off my brother in law for the 6...
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    whats the most youve towed (safely)?

    hi guys :) im going to have a towbar fitted soon, but not sure what type to get. i have parking sensors on the rear but i also want a fixed towbar. i just dont trust the removable type, even tho they must be safe anyway, whats the most youve towed? i plan to tow my racecar at approx 1300kgs and...
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    2.2 Diesel Accord

    52.8mpg. worked out by miles driven since i filled the tank and the litres i poured in to fill it lastnight. quite good :)
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    2.2 Diesel Accord

    ive just done 615 miles in mine until the warning light came on. i fill the tank to the top, so ill work out my MPG tomorrow. the aircon was on for quite a few miles, maybe 200 and i wasnt being particularly economical with my right foot.
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    Back in Black?

    my celica does it :) however thats a race car so it doesnt really count...
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    Back in Black?

    RX8's are rubbish, if you want some RWD rotary action a RX7 twin turbo is where its at :)
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    Back in Black?

    i was going to buy one a couple of years ago, but running costs made it a stupid purchase :(
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    Stage 2 EGR off with Honda clutch

    what are the options for upgraded clutch? i dont want a grabby paddle type clutch, something thats traffic friendly would be nice :)
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