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Saturday, July 3, 2010
Honda Odyssey Road Tests
At the time most pe-ople movers were based upon commercial variants in a manufacturers range and the vehicle from a distance looked more like a delivery van with windows. Move forward to the present time and look at the new Honda Odyssey. A purpose built vehicle that since its initial release in 1996 has been constantly improved and refined. DISLIKES Centre sash only seat belt for second row seats Slightly awkward to use auto shifter Low height of rear hatch COMFORT The front seats are soft and comfortable although support falls away somewhat under hard cornering especially in the shoulder area.
The second rows are similarly comfortable with adequate legroom. The third row has a more upright seating position, not ideal for longer trips but still comfortable enough for adults. ERGONOMICS The driving position is closer to a normal passenger car or wagon in that it is lower than the previous high perched positions of the older generation people movers. Smaller drivers will notice the front of the Odyssey drops away quite sharply making parking slightly more difficult. The instrument binnacle has some of the most modern in design gauges going around, lit in Honda’s blue hues.
Audio controls on the steering wheel are simple to use as are the large, easy to identify controls for heating and radio centrally located on the dash. The Odyssey has a under dash foot operated handbrake, it is simple to operate and increases space around the drivers seat. The centre console is hinged and can be swung out of the way to make access to the second row of seats easier. Smaller items rattle around inside the console when flipped down, which is somewhat distracting.
SAFETY The new Odyssey benefits from the latest thinking on occupant safety by providing a crash compatible body that can withstand collisions from any direction, reducing occupant injury and providing a passenger survival space. Honda’s safety strategy is not limited to the occupants inside the Odyssey . Engineers have designed the vehicle to minimise aggressive impact to other vehicles.
The front row seats have three point, load limiter equipped, pre-tensioner seat belts. The centre seat in the second row has only a sash type seatbelt; Honda falls behind its competitors in this important area.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE
Type Inline four cylinder Capacity in litres 2354 Induction Programmed fuel injection. Fuel recommendation ULP Claimed max. power 118kW@ 5,500rpm Claimed max. torque 218 Nm@4,500rpm TRANSMISSION Type Five speed automatic Driving wheels Front WHEELS Steel Tyres 215/60R16 Spare Space saver
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MSD Enhancer Ignition for the Honda TRX400EX
This increased spark energy allows the use of richer fuel mixtures or even exotic fuel such as alcohol. The MSD Ignition will put out approximately 30,000 volts to the spark plug.
MSD Enhancer Ignition for the Honda TRX400EX~TECHNICAL INFORMATION Spark Output: The Enhancer Ignition System for the Honda 400EX produces a high output spark that is approximately double the stock spark output.
Spark Plugs: With the MSD Enhancer, it is recommended to use as cold a spark plug as possible while still being able to start the engine easily. The spark plug gap will largely depend on the compression of the engine. The higher the compression the smaller the plug gap you must run. A good rule of thumb for the spark plug gap is between .032” and .036”. Taking the time to test with different gaps will give you the best gap for your application.
MSD Coil and Spark Plug Wires: The MSD Coil features low resistance (0.2 Ohms Primary, 2K Ohms Secondary) with a turns ratio of 70:1 for maximum spark voltage and energy. The 8.5mm Super Conductor Spark Plug Wires are very low resistance (less than 50 Ohms per foot) for maximum voltage carrying capabilites. Even with this low resistance, the wire still suppresses EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) from disrupting the electronics of the ignition. This is the only wire recommended to be used with the MSD Enhancer Ignition System.
Adjustable Ignition Timing Curve: The MSD Enhancer Ignition system allows you to program an ignition timing curve. Changes in altitude, compression, fuel octane or a number of other variables requires that the ignition timing be compensated. The Enhancer allows you to advance or retard the initial timing as well as designate a different timing curve to increase overall power and performance.
Holeshot Feature: The MSD Enhancer Ignition has a special built-in circuit that sets a low rpm limit. This rpm limit produces consistent and quick starts. This allows you to concentrate on the start of the race instead of throttle position.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
CamGears Honda Installation Guide~This installation guide should be used in conjunction with a authorized Honda / Acura factory service manual and the installation should be performed by a trained automotive technician.
Supplied Hardware:
Timing Gear Pulley - 2
Camshaft Key (OEM Honda) - 2
SS 1/4-28 SHCS-12
Tools Required:
Automotive Tool Set (Metric) -1
Allen Wrench Set (Standard) -1
1. Carefully removed stock timing belt according to instructions in factory manual. Rotate crankshaft to TDC position and remove stock timing gears and camshaft keys. Completely remove stock timing gear dust guard behind the gears (do not reinstall).
2. Install new factory OEM keys on to the camshafts. Slide the timing gear disc in alignment with the camshaft keys, completely on to shafts, install and torque the pulley bolt aid washer to the end of the shaft, to factory specifications. See Assembly Clawing.
3. Race timing gear pulleys on to timing gear disc and align the key way center mark on the timing gear disc with the zero mark on the timing gear pulley. Fas- ten the gear pulley to the gear disc with the 12 -1/4 SHCS and washers (six on each timing gear). Torque the SHCS evenly. See Figure 1.0
4. Align the TDC marks between the exhaust and intake timing gears and insure the “UP” arrow is faring upwards. See Figure 1.0
5. Install the timing belt tightly in the sequence shown in Figure 2.0. (1)-timing belt drive pulley (crankshaft) to (2) - Adjustment pulley to (3) - Water pump pulley to (4) - Intake camshaft pulley to (5) - Exhaust camshaft pulley.
6. Loosen and retighten the adjusting bolt to tension the belt. Rotate the crank-shaft about 3 to 5 turns counterclockwise so that the belt positions on the pulleys.
7. Check the crankshaft pulley and the camshaft pulleys are at TDC position (See Figures 1.0 & 3.0)
8. If a camshaft pulley is not positioned at TDC, remove the timing belt and adjust the positoning. Insure TDC positioning of camshaft and crank pulleys and reinstall the timing belt. Adjust the timing belt tension according to factory specifications.
9.0 Torque the SHCS securing the timing gear pulley to the timing gear disc evenly. (SHCS must be torqued equally to insure non-slip operation)
10.0 Start vehicle in stock timing adjustment mode (zero adjustment) to insure proper operation of vehicle. To adjust power curve, be sure to baseline the vehicle at no adjustment. Loosen SHCS and make adjustment- Re-torque SHCS. Test vehicle at different timing mark adjustments at a proper vehicle testing facility.
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Monday, June 28, 2010
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Multi-link rear suspension• 17-inch alloy wheels• 4-wheel disc brakes• Six airbags• Advanced Compatibility Engineering™(ACE™) body structure• Driver’s and front passenger’s active head restraints• ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)• Vehicle Stability Assist™(VSA®)• Brake Assist• Tire Pressure Monitoring System 1
civic Si Sedan • 197-hp, 2.0-liter, DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine • Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission • Helical limited-slip differential • MacPherson strut front suspension …
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Honda Accord EX (PDF Manual)
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COMPLETE REPORT SECTION 2: Capsule Review Honda Accord EX (Manual) Completely made over for 2003, the Accord coupe shares no sheetmetal with the Accord sedan and presents a distinctly sportier appearance. It’s also sportier on the road, with firmer suspension tuning and a six-speed manual transmission available with V-6 models. The base engine is a 160-hp, 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve aluminum four, with i-VTEC variable valve timing. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, and a five-speed automatic is optional. The upgrade engine is a 3.0-liter SOHC 24-valve aluminum Honda Accord EX (Manual)V-6 making a whopping 240 hp. The front suspension is a control-arm setup, and the rear suspension is a multilink system bolted to a stiff subframe. Changes for 2004 are minimal, with XM satellite radio becoming standard on some EX models and side airbags becoming available as an EX option. And there are two new exterior colors. … 2006 Honda Accord EX V-6 First Place, Mid-Size Four-Door Sedans December 2005 The tweaked-up Accord for 2006 does what Accords always do—charm us with eager responses and superb control on the road. What we didn’t expect was the newly developed muscle, as in muscle car. First, the tweaks. The styling has been freshened with a new grille and bumper in front and a profoundly different look in back as the taillights, instead of spreading onto the decklid, now occupy the upper corners of the rear fenders, much as they do on Accord coupes. The center stoplight is carved most tidily into the top edge of the decklid. When the brakes are on, the Accord’s tail glows red with LEDs, the latest fashion in rear lighting. As face lifts go, this one is a resounding success. Daylight running lights are now standard equipment, as is a stability-control system on V-6 models. Honda claims a mild 4-hp increase in engine output, to 244 at 6250 rpm. We’ve never thought the Accord was underpowered; Honda apparently thought otherwise. The 2006 Accord ripped through the acceleration test to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, a tie with the Sonata, then strongly broke to the front to clear the quarter-mile in 15.1 seconds at 95 mph. For the record, the old Accord needed 7.0 seconds to hit 60 and was 3 mph slower in the quarter. In other categories of athletics, the Accord was always in the top half of the class—second best in stopping distance, tied for second best with the Hyundai in roadholding—and was the top performer in the emergency-lane-change test.
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2010 CIVIC 4-DOOR SPORTS SUSPENSION Installation Manual
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED 10 mm and 12 mm Combination wrenches 17 mm and 19 mm Sockets Ratchet Torque wrench KTC trim tool set (SOJATP2014) Floor jack INSTALLATION NOTE: •Inflate the tires to the specified air pressure. •The dampers for the left and right sides are different. The damper marked R goes on the right side; the damper marked L goes on the left side. •These dampers are designed to be used exclusively with this model and should not be used with other models. •These instructions show the left damper assembly being installed; the same procedure applies to installing the right damper assembly. Removing the Front Damper 1.
2010 CIVIC 4-DOOR SPORTS SUSPENSION
With the vehicle on a rack, remove all four wheels. 2. Remove the wheel sensor harness clip and the brake hose bracket from the damper. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector. 3. Remove the damper pinch bolts and self-locking nuts from the damper. Do not allow the knuckle to rotate too far outward. This may allow the inner CV joint bearing to unseat. WHEEL SENSOR HARNESS BRAKE HOSE BRACKET…. 37. Raise the rear suspension with the floor jack to load the vehicle weight. 38. Torque the trailing arm bolts to 108 N·m (79.6 lb-ft). 39. Torque the flange bolt to 59 N·m (79.6 lb-ft). 40. Torque the damper flange bolt to 59 N·m (43 lb-ft). 41. Torque the stabilizer link to 39 N·m (29 lb-ft). 42. Repeat steps 17 thru 41 to install the right damper and spring. 43. Reinstall the trunk side trim panel. 44. Install the brake hose mounting bracket and torque to 22 N·m (16 lb-ft). Reinstall the wheel sensor, and torque the bolt to 9.8 N·m (7.2 lb-ft). 45. Reinstall the wheels, and torque the wheel nuts to 108 N·m (80 lb-ft). HEX WRENCH DAMPER SHAFT DAMPER TRAILING ARM FLANGE BOLT
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