New 08 subtleties.
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New 08 subtleties.
I dropped off some Toys for Tots today at the local Honda Dealer and had to gaze at the new 08 on the showroom floor. It was a NFR without any body mods (ie spoiler, front lip, strakes, etc) and looked real nice. I am absolutely in love with the 08' wheels and cannot wait till prices come down on them so I can snag a set. The interior was nice and I really also like the new seats with the red stitching on them as well. Other than that, I cant say Im too happy about the gauge cluster as I really prefer the Ap1's in that respect. But all in all, a nice car even though it really hasnt changed much from mine at all. But yea, I love the wheels. 
The only thing I know I would loathe is the drive by wire system, but thats just me. Thoughts on the 08's?
-Matt
The only thing I know I would loathe is the drive by wire system, but thats just me. Thoughts on the 08's?-Matt
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Loathe the DBW?? Have you driven one with the DBW?? Everybody hates on that system, but it's awesome. I was once an AP1 owner, and can't imagine owning an S without it. It's an unbelievably forgiving system that allows for a ton of fun without interference, but keeps you in check with you hang it out a little too far...
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Don't knock it till you try it
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Originally Posted by S2KBDub,Dec 15 2007, 03:52 PM
Loathe the DBW?? Have you driven one with the DBW?? Everybody hates on that system, but it's awesome. I was once an AP1 owner, and can't imagine owning an S without it. It's an unbelievably forgiving system that allows for a ton of fun without interference, but keeps you in check with you hang it out a little too far...
Don't knock it till you try it
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Matt is talking about DBW (electronic throttle)
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"It's an unbelievably forgiving system that allows for a ton of fun without interference"
LOL, I was thinking... huh?
The only thing I can think off when it comes to DBW is quicker throttle reponse, but most people say there's a lag in the system.
Jason
LOL, I was thinking... huh?
The only thing I can think off when it comes to DBW is quicker throttle reponse, but most people say there's a lag in the system.
Jason
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I do think the red stitching in the seats is cool. However, the new design to the headrests looks like it came out of a miata. The new wheels are 'ok' looking, but the CR versions are definitley awesome looking. I do like the idea of TPMS though.
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I have not driven a DBW car, but I suspect that any difference in feel or any lag may be more subjective than real. Done properly there is no reason for DBW to be slower than a steel cable.
Now I have *seen* DBW, and it looks UGLY to me, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As a part of VSA it's a nice additon to the car (IMO).
Now I have *seen* DBW, and it looks UGLY to me, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As a part of VSA it's a nice additon to the car (IMO).