Re: 2003 Accord Further Experiences
 

In article <bed1ft$ss$1@sun-news.laserlink.net>, "RM" <richmak@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have an '03 EX-v6. I know Accords are no sports cars. But I find the
> suspension way too soft for 240hp. The car really leans when exiting highway
> a bit too fast. I use to have an '86 SAAB w/ only 125hp and it handled much
> better. (Of course, the saab was also way under powered and really noisy.)
> RM
>
I seem to recall reading in a car magazine that car companies tend to put
poor quality tires on new cars to keep the price down. They tested the
cornering abilites of several new cars with the factory tires and later
tested the same cars with the best quality (most expensive) tires they
could find for each model. The oornering abilities and overall "ride"
inproved tremendiously. I don't recall whether the new Honda Accord was
part of that group. I suggest that you install the most expensive and best
tires that you can find once the factory tires wear out.








> "TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:bf5jgvcp7sa79l2mamh9tltghf5n4lsrr6@4ax.com...
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > I've been critical of some elements of my new Accord EX-L, most
> > notably ride quality and quietness. Thought I'd relate my weekend
> > experiences on a 600 mile round trip ... i was very pleased with the
> > car.
> >
> > Four passengers with luggage. Nearly all freeway driving. The car is
> > only a couple of months old and since I've been busy, still has only
> > about 1,500 miles.
> >
> > The car is settling in. Ride quality is better, I think. The
> > suspension is still firm, of course, but I no longer feel like I'm
> > feeling every stone on the freeway. Quite comfortable for the 4+ hour
> > trips down and back. The two women of the four slept in the back seat
> > most of the way back and pronounced the car comfortable and certainly
> > quiet and smooth enough to sleep the whole way. The four cylinder
> > with the full load was peppy and I never felt any lack of power. We
> > curised at around 80.
> >
> > Tire noise is still a bit more than my Passat, but I think the
> > Michelins are wearing in a bit as well. We chatted easily throughout
> > the drive. Still a little drifting to the left; I'm going to have the
> > dealer check the alignment et al.
> >
> > I like the car better and better each day. Unfortunately there was a
> > huge windstorm in Madison, WI, on Sunday and a limb fell on the car
> > leaving a few small dents in the hood and right fender. Missed all the
> > older cars!
> >
> >