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    Dutch Honda dealers like Accords!

    http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata&v=MJlWtzUlnO4 Would you buy an Accord from Erwin?
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    8th Gen accord 2.0L engine oil

    Fuchs is a good make and synthetic, but 5w/40 is a bit thick for the 2.4. Should be 0w30 or 0w20. Should get better fuel consumption with thinner oil. Maybe ask them why they use it, German climate maybe?
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    Fool-Proof Mods

    Brett forgot to mention the headlamps and front indicator bulbs. They are a nightmare to get access to, as they are in the front wing. Everything else is easy.
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    brake disks & brake plates replacement

    Hi Ady, Repair any Car website is UK wide, just type in your postcode, it will find garages in your area. Get a quote from our sponsor Holdcroft Honda, they do free postage, and should be able to beat the Cox motors price. Holdcroft Honda Sneyd Street Cobridge Stoke-on-Trent ST6 2PB Tel -...
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    brake disks & brake plates replacement

    Honda price for fitting disks and pads is £270. Bonus is its guaranteed and genuine parts. Found this site quite good for cheaper quotes. http://www.repairanycar.com
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    BATTERY REMOVAL CAUSING MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS?

    Surely that's what the main battery fuse protects against, spikes etc? The only way I think you could fry something is by getting the terminals the wrong way around, maybe when jump starting also, that would do it.
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    Front parking sensors random / intermittent

    Try the warranty first. You will have to replace with the same type, they are a Honda part. It is a bumper off job to change them. Front bumper is just clipped and screwed on, comes off in 20 mins.
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    New owner with some questions

    If the caliper has a cross pattern on the head, its a wind back. This site is quite good for brake parts http://brakeparts.co.uk/#!/shop/HONDA/ACCORD/08-/ACCORD%20CU3~CW3%202.2%20DIESEL%20SAL~ESTATE/Rear%20-%20Brake%20Calipers%20and%20Wheel%20cylinders Diesel saloon is model code CU3. CW is...
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    New owner with some questions

    I'm averaging about 34mpg at the moment on a slightly longer 10 mile run to work. Thats in a 2.0 petrol auto. Resisting the urge to Vtec to much.
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    New owner with some questions

    Hi and welcome Glyn, There is a fair bit of road noise in an Accord, the 7th gen was worse, the 8th gen is a big improvement. I think the Yokos are more sport orientated. Goodyear Excellence get good reviews, and are fairly reasonable in price. As Mark said rear calipers can seize and bind the...
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    8th Gen Dash/Windscreen noise

    The heater fans can be a bit noisy on the higher settings, mine can whine a bit sometimes. Lee, aircon use it or lose it mate.... Surprised you dont use it on those damp days to suck the condensation out of the car.
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    pioneer double din in 2010 model

    Lot of good DIY pics of the centre console here: http://acurazine.com/forums/second-generation-tsx-discussion-2009-143/diy-trim-removal-857830/ I dont know about getting it working with the steering wheel controls sorry. Maybe this...
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    Alloy Recommendations

    The Delta's are lovely, I have them, but they aren't durable, after 2 or 3 winters the lacquer starts bubbling, no matter how much you wax and protect them. These guys do some good package deals: http://www.mytyres.co.uk/Alloy_wheels_summer.html
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    8th Gen Dash/Windscreen noise

    Yep all under warranty. The only other thing it might be, loose wiper arm bolts after the windscreen change, or rattling wipers. But hopefully its got the original equipment Honda ones on, they are quite sleek and plastic framed items.
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    Need new tyres on my Type S, but which ones?

    Goodyear get good reviews, quiet and grippy. The true Honda fan boys would tell you to get Yokohama....but they are pricey.
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    8th Gen Dash/Windscreen noise

    Hi and welcome. Check the exterior windscreen side trims are secure. The window fitter might not have clipped them back in and just tried to glue them. They may be vibrating against the screen. There was a recall on them, but Honda won't fix it for free if they have been bodged. Generally...
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    Decat into twin pipes on iDTEC EX

    I'd want something in writing to say they would still cover the warranty with the non standard exhaust. I dont think Honda would, they would just say you had modified the car, and wouldn't cover the warranty claim.
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    8th Gen Tourer Spare Wheel

    Good write up Matt. Yes this is what I've done on my tourer, except I have a 16" steel wheel and 205/50/16 tyre off an ES model Accord. Its the same diameter as the 17" wheel and tyre so is safe for spare use. Incidentally the bolt fixing and cup are about £7 from Honda, but fair play nice bit...
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    Sat Nav Update

    Some Sat Nav disks for sale over on Honda Karma also.
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    Service reminder

    Hi Bob, Only a Honda dealer can turn off the SvRS with their computer, and revert the car to the 12 month/12500 miles service intervals. Expect a charge for their time also. They might not do it, as I understand they will only give you that choice when its new, or very low miles. Regards Rich
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