Honda-Acura.net http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/ An unofficial Honda and Acura discussion forum powered by vBulletin. en Sat, 18 May 2013 17:56:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/images/misc/rss.png Honda-Acura.net http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/ New user, new Ridgeline owner http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/minivan-suv-and-truck/1050443-new-user-new-ridgeline-owner-new-post.html Sat, 18 May 2013 03:22:34 GMT Hey, everyone. I just joined HAN because I bought a nice used Ridgeline (2006 RTL).
I was a member of HAN a LONG time ago when I had an 89 Prelude and I decided to come back because everyone here is cool and there aren't many pissing contests like on other forums. Hope to make some friends in my area and hang out with some sweet cars. ]]> iceman350 http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/minivan-suv-and-truck/1050443-new-user-new-ridgeline-owner.html Report: High schooler electrifies Honda S2000 http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/hybrids/1050411-report-high-schooler-electrifies-honda-s2000-new-post.html Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:06 GMT Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Honda


Any old codger wondering if our future's in good hands should check out what Juan Ehringeras is doing with his Honda S2000. The high school senior is rebuilding the two-seater as an all-electric vehicle, and seems to be having fun with the process, according to Motor Authority.

Ehringeras, who chose the car because it was cheap (hey, it was damaged) and lightweight, has built his own battery packs and has gone genius on a bunch of other little features for his new ride. Ehringeras didn't talk single-charge range but did say the electric motor will be able to deliver about 780 horsepower. You read that right. For a kid in a two-seater.

The student appears to be continuing a tradition of young gearheads putting their own spin on the modern EV. West Philadelphia High School made news a couple of years back with its entrees in the Automotive X-Prize alt-fuel vehicle competition. And way back in early 2008, we reported on then-high schooler Andrew Angellotti turning his 1988 Mazda B2200 pickup truck into an all-electric green machine. Check out a short video of the S2000's test drive below. Yes, youth is served.Continue reading High schooler electrifies Honda S2000
High schooler electrifies Honda S2000 originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 17 May 2013 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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More... ]]> Hybrids TheOtherDave™ http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/hybrids/1050411-report-high-schooler-electrifies-honda-s2000.html Fisker Karma prices plummeting - report http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1050410-fisker-karma-prices-plummeting-report-new-post.html Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:06 GMT Image: http://content.worldcarfans.co/2013/5/17/thumbnails/272122367128222.tn.jpg (http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051757799/fisker-karma-prices-plummeting---report) As Fisker inches closer to the financial abyss, prices for used Karmas have tumbled to less than $50,000 which is nearly half of what... As Fisker inches closer to the financial abyss, prices for used Karmas have tumbled to less than $50,000 which is nearly half of what they originally sold for.

More... ]]> TheOtherDave™ http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1050410-fisker-karma-prices-plummeting-report.html WCF Community: More 2014 Mercedes S-Class Interior and AMG photos http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1050409-wcf-community-more-2014-mercedes-s-class-interior-and-amg-photos-new-post.html Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:06 GMT Image: http://content.worldcarfans.co/2013/5/16/thumbnails/68241956921532.tn.jpg (http://www.worldcarfans.com/413051657706/more-2014-mercedes-s-class-interior-and-amg-photos) More... (http://www.worldcarfans.com/413051657706/more-2014-mercedes-s-class-interior-and-amg-photos)

More... ]]> TheOtherDave™ http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1050409-wcf-community-more-2014-mercedes-s-class-interior-and-amg-photos.html <![CDATA[Hyundai developing a new compact crossover & MPV - report]]> http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1050408-hyundai-developing-a-new-compact-crossover-and-mpv-report-new-post.html Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:06 GMT Image: http://content.worldcarfans.co/2013/5/17/thumbnails/21015231222369.tn.jpg (http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051757803/hyundai-developing-a-new-compact-crossover--mpv---report) According to a recent report, Hyundai is developing a new compact crossover and a MPV. They could be launched in... According to a recent report, Hyundai is developing a new compact crossover and a MPV. They could be launched in 2015.

More... ]]> TheOtherDave™ http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1050408-hyundai-developing-a-new-compact-crossover-and-mpv-report.html 2014 Lexus IS gets tuned by TRD http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1050407-2014-lexus-is-gets-tuned-by-trd-new-post.html Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:06 GMT Image: http://content.worldcarfans.co/2013/5/17/thumbnails/47311567320441.tn.jpg (http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051757801/2014-lexus-is-gets-tuned-by-trd) Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has quietly introduced a new range of accessories for the 2014 Lexus IS. More...... Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has quietly introduced a new range of accessories for the 2014 Lexus IS.

More... ]]> TheOtherDave™ http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1050407-2014-lexus-is-gets-tuned-by-trd.html Acceleration cutoff higher speeds. http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/accord/1050138-acceleration-cutoff-higher-speeds-new-post.html Fri, 17 May 2013 15:08:43 GMT I have a 95 Accord EX with the 2.2L Vtec engine.I ported and polished the intake and exhaust extensively without removing the valves in the head for a complete polish. This includes polishing the entire length of the lower intake runners and polishing the throttle body. The car feels like it has a... I have a 95 Accord EX with the 2.2L Vtec engine.I ported and polished the intake and exhaust extensively without removing the valves in the head for a complete polish. This includes polishing the entire length of the lower intake runners and polishing the throttle body. The car feels like it has a lot more torque and accelerates pretty good for what it is. Mods are only air intake and 2.25 inch exhaust.The stock exhaust manifold is port and polish matched to the cylinder head. It currently has the stock CAT though I've used a high-flow CAT before (just too loud).
-Before port and polish, the car had average fuel economy of 25mpg and acceleration was normal between 80mph-100mph. Afterwards about 28mpg and at about 80mph, it feels like the car is cutting off from lack of fuel or ignition cutting spark. Under normal acceleration I don't hear or feel any knock ping.
-Without hooking up a fuel pressure gauge, is there a known limit of the stock fuel pump/fuel injectors or something else that would cause this cutoff. Acceleration with an app on the phone (don't know how accurate) showed 0-60 at 6.5 seconds, 0-70 about 10 seconds. 0-80 about 15 seconds and 0-100 at 27 seconds. The car was faster at higher speeds and didn't cutout before any work was done to it.
-Also, any recommended upgrades or fuel injectors or fuel pumps I can use from another car?

Thanks ]]> Accord 95 Accord LX http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/accord/1050138-acceleration-cutoff-higher-speeds.html <![CDATA[Read This: Little car, big arguments: Honda Fit EV review divides C&D readers fo]]> http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/hybrids/1050084-read-this-little-car-big-arguments-honda-fit-ev-review-divides-c-and-d-readers-fo-new-post.html Fri, 17 May 2013 11:11:25 GMT Filed under: EV/Plug-in (http://green.autoblog.com/category/ev-plug-in/), Honda (http://green.autoblog.com/category/honda/) Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2013/05/hondafitev.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-honda-fit-ev-first-drive/) For anyone wanting to get a... Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Honda


For anyone wanting to get a clearer view of the "us vs. them" environment dividing electric-vehicle advocates and everyone else, Plug In Cars' take on Car and Driver's recent review of the Honda Fit EV is instructive.

The innocuous-looking Honda triggered some "anti-EV vitriol" Car and Driver readers. It's not a huge surprise that C&D bashed the model for its high price, tight quarters, limited (compared to the gas model) range and, of course, sub-par road performance. It's one writer's opinion, and that's that. What's more illuminating, though, are the comments from Car and Driver readers, which get into politics, elitism and, yes, Leonardo De Caprio. Oh, what fun. It's a bit of a rabbit hole, but here are a few examples:
  • "[EVs] are for self-hating RICH people who the liberals have made ASHAMED to flaunt their wealth. If I had that kind of money, I'd drive around in a Lamborghini or Veyron. Even now, when people hear my engine and ask how many miles do I get per gallon, I proudly say "10.1"."
  • "EVs are NOT improvements over gas powere vehicles. You have a very short leash on the car and have an extremely long recharge time. You can quick charge the batteries but at the cost of killing their longevity. You may not be spewing fumes outside a tail pipe but you are adding to the energy consumed by power plants. Don't even start with the ridiculous solar panel chargers since it would literally take you a week to get a full charge from the solar panels on tops of an average family home. God help you if you are in an apartment."

In the end, as Plug In Cars says, "anti-EV vitriol is alive and well," and you can read the rest here. For those curious, the Car and Driver review and comments are here. Our own Fit review is here.Little car, big arguments: Honda Fit EV review divides C&D readers for our entertainment originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 16 May 2013 19:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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More... ]]> Hybrids TheOtherDave™ http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/hybrids/1050084-read-this-little-car-big-arguments-honda-fit-ev-review-divides-c-and-d-readers-fo.html BMW M235i spied virtually undisguised during a photoshoot http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1050083-bmw-m235i-spied-virtually-undisguised-during-a-photoshoot-new-post.html Fri, 17 May 2013 11:11:25 GMT Image: http://content.worldcarfans.co/2013/5/16/thumbnails/121142516320291.tn.jpg (http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051657749/bmw-m235i-spied-virtually-undisguised-during-a-photoshoot) Set to become the spiritual successor to the 1-Series M Coupe, the M235i has an evolutionary design which clearly... Set to become the spiritual successor to the 1-Series M Coupe, the M235i has an evolutionary design which clearly echoes its predecessor.

More... ]]> TheOtherDave™ http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1050083-bmw-m235i-spied-virtually-undisguised-during-a-photoshoot.html Wait for it ... (20s mark) http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/the-basement/1049978-wait-for-it-20s-mark-new-post.html Fri, 17 May 2013 03:46:27 GMT Burnout Challenge - HiitLean #11 - YouTube
Burnout Challenge - HiitLean #11 - YouTube
]]> The Basement e3NiNe http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/the-basement/1049978-wait-for-it-20s-mark.html Acura HID kits! http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/cl-tl-and-vigor/1049937-acura-hid-kits-new-post.html Fri, 17 May 2013 00:14:35 GMT Guys, are you looking to replace your HID lights? I just bought mine last week and I love my new HID kits! excellent customer service and great quality products. So I just want to share that HIDeXtra made a blog for our Acura TLs! It will save you time and money! ... Guys, are you looking to replace your HID lights? I just bought mine last week and I love my new HID kits! excellent customer service and great quality products.

So I just want to share that HIDeXtra made a blog for our Acura TLs! It will save you time and money!

http://blog.hidextra.com/tl/ ]]> dennikrosales http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/cl-tl-and-vigor/1049937-acura-hid-kits.html Mitsubishi entry-level sedan coming in 2015 - report http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1049919-mitsubishi-entry-level-sedan-coming-in-2015-report-new-post.html Thu, 16 May 2013 23:10:11 GMT Image: http://content.worldcarfans.co/2013/5/16/thumbnails/307573237326572.tn.jpg (http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051657753/mitsubishi-entry-level-sedan-coming-in-2015---report) Mitsubishi is reportedly developing an entry-level sedan that could be launched in the United States in 2015. More...... Mitsubishi is reportedly developing an entry-level sedan that could be launched in the United States in 2015.

More... ]]> TheOtherDave™ http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1049919-mitsubishi-entry-level-sedan-coming-in-2015-report.html BMW M6 GranCoupe Launch Edition announced http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1049918-bmw-m6-grancoupe-launch-edition-announced-new-post.html Thu, 16 May 2013 23:10:11 GMT Image: http://content.worldcarfans.co/2013/5/16/thumbnails/12130283124535.tn.jpg (http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051657751/bmw-m6-grancoupe-launch-edition-announced) BMW has introduced a limited edition M6 GranCoupe in Canada. It features Pure Metal Silver paint, two-tone leather upholstery and... BMW has introduced a limited edition M6 GranCoupe in Canada. It features Pure Metal Silver paint, two-tone leather upholstery and Silverstone contrast stitching.

More... ]]> TheOtherDave™ http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1049918-bmw-m6-grancoupe-launch-edition-announced.html 2015 Infiniti Q30 to have an adjustable ride height system - report http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1049917-2015-infiniti-q30-to-have-an-adjustable-ride-height-system-report-new-post.html Thu, 16 May 2013 23:10:11 GMT Image: http://content.worldcarfans.co/2013/5/16/thumbnails/11539873217465.tn.jpg (http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051657757/2015-infiniti-q30-to-have-an-adjustable-ride-height-system) Infiniti has been relatively quiet about their upcoming entry-level model but new details are starting to emerge... Infiniti has been relatively quiet about their upcoming entry-level model but new details are starting to emerge about the Q30.

More... ]]> TheOtherDave™ http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1049917-2015-infiniti-q30-to-have-an-adjustable-ride-height-system-report.html <![CDATA[Maserati Quattroporte owner destroys his car to protest bad service [video]]]> http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/automotive-news-and-rumors/1049916-maserati-quattroporte-owner-destroys-his-car-to-protest-bad-service-video-new-post.html Thu, 16 May 2013 23:10:11 GMT China's love affair with smashing Italian exotics continues as a dissatisfied Maserati Quattroporte owner has destroyed his car outside the Qingdao Auto Show.

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