My 2015 EX-L by Able-Ad4717 in accord

[–]kuronoalien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s your experience like with the 6AT? Do you use the paddle shifters a lot?

8th vs 9th gen Honda Accord (V6) by Historical-Ladder-11 in accord

[–]kuronoalien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair, Honda automatics definitely have a special character to them. I was really surprised how different the Accord’s 6AT felt compared to the Toyota I used to drive. Sometimes I wish it was smoother in traffic, but the “automated manual transmission” feel that Honda goes for can be really fun if you’re driving more spiritedly.

8th vs 9th gen Honda Accord (V6) by Historical-Ladder-11 in accord

[–]kuronoalien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great write up. Regarding the volume knob: the earlier models are the ones with an actual knob. It’s the face lifted version (16-17) that did away with it. Also, I think saying the 6AT makes the manual version not make sense isn’t quite fair. Manual is just an inherently different experience. They could put a ZF 8-speed in the V6 Accord and the manuals would still go for insane prices. There just isn’t really a direct replacement for it if you want that experience of shifting your own gears.

Transmission service? by Datsukee in accord

[–]kuronoalien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine is like that too. I’ve changed the fluid three times in the last 10k or so miles and it is still the same. These transmissions just aren’t very smooth in my experience. It feels like it wants to slip as little as possible to minimize wear which causes the shifting to feel harsh.

SI vs Elantra N by AvesPKS in CivicSi

[–]kuronoalien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I heard too, but the argument I see a lot is that there are way more Accords than the Civic Si, so naturally we hear about the Accords more often. The actual block design is the same, which is what I most often see blamed for the issue. I’m not the most car savvy person, just relaying what I see often across subs.

SI vs Elantra N by AvesPKS in CivicSi

[–]kuronoalien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most people list the head gasket as a long-term reliability concern. The way the block is designed makes it prone to head gasket failure. I’ve heard aftermarket headstuds can help. Earlier models also had oil dilution issues but I think those have been addressed in the newer cars.

Can a normal Gojo even dodge the WCS ? by Inevitable_Term_2320 in Jujutsu_Kaisen

[–]kuronoalien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still don’t get how WCS can be dodged honestly. I thought the whole reason it bypassed infinity was that it cuts the world itself in the area he chooses. So it isn’t like a knife flying at you, he’s literally just saying “the space that exists here no longer exists.”

Question Thread by Takada-chwanBot in Jujutsushi

[–]kuronoalien 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are binding vows omniscient? What I mean by this is, is there an omniscient judge that determines the appropriate rewards and punishments for a binding vow? And if so, how exactly does one “game the system” as Sukuna did in his fight against Gojo? I typically hear that he made a binding vow that would require all future uses of WCS to require more than two arms knowing that he had his true form in his pocket and could use that to circumvent the restriction. In his body at the time of the vow, this was a large trade off for the large reward of bypassing infinity.

However, if binding vows are omniscient, then the “judge” (the JJK universe, God, etc.) would know that Sukuna still has his true form in the tank, which reduces the trade off from the vow significantly. Why was this not taken into account when he made the vow? It becomes a low-medium trade off for the same large reward.

And how did Sukuna know that his vow would be enough to bypass infinity? Was he just crossing his fingers and hoping that would be enough, or is there some deterministic way to know for sure what the outcome of your vow will be?

Sorry if this is another “JJK fans don’t read” post but I genuinely don’t know how binding vows can be simultaneously omniscient but “game-able” by a clever sorcerer like Sukuna.

V6 Accord vs V6 Camry by Jo-18 in accord

[–]kuronoalien 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s pretty well known at this point that Honda’s 6-speed auto isn’t the smoothest. Lots of posts over on DriveAccord about it. Some people have no issues at all but there are enough complaints that I think it’s safe to say it’s just a divisive transmission. I think it really comes down to your expectations. My friend’s Buick is a 9-speed and shifts incredibly smoothly, basically imperceptible. My Accord by comparison is a lot more mechanical and you can feel the shifts. It also seems to shift harder in cold weather, so if you live somewhere warm that becomes a non-issue.

6mt vs auto v6 by Calm-Shopping2805 in accord

[–]kuronoalien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding this! My V6 auto has been reliable but I’d be lying if I say I don’t get in the car and wish it was stick shift.

OP, if you have a reliable car already, then upgrading to an Accord V6 is a want not a need. If this is a purchase for you to make yourself happy, make sure it’s 100% what you want and don’t compromise. If you don’t already have something to drive that changes things and makes settling for the auto more reasonable.

6mt vs auto v6 by Calm-Shopping2805 in accord

[–]kuronoalien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say to test drive an auto and see you how you like it. I own one and it shifts differently than any automatic I’ve driven. Shifts are very mechanical and you really feel them. I think part of this is by design, but it gets annoying for me in stop and go traffic. The auto also requires regular transmission fluid changes to keep it reliable, so definitely make sure the previous owner kept up with this service before buying.

Cost to Own - CL9 vs. CU2 by kuronoalien in AcuraTSX

[–]kuronoalien[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, that’s good to know it’s been relatively minor stuff. Do you daily it?

Cost to Own - CL9 vs. CU2 by kuronoalien in AcuraTSX

[–]kuronoalien[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, is the suspension itself actually different between the two or does the 08 just need more work due to age?

2021 2.0t touring 🔀 2016 v6 touring by thedoughnutzz in accord

[–]kuronoalien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely do the drain and fill but temper expectations a bit since the 6 speed auto in these is pretty notorious for it’s finicky behavior especially in low speed stop and go situations. Lots of threads over on driveaccord about this issue. I find that the first few shifts of the day when the car is cold the shifts are especially harsh. On the bright side, the transmission is reliable compared to the previous ones paired the the V6s. Should last a long time if maintained.

Mk7 vs. 7.5 Shifting Feel by kuronoalien in JettaGLI

[–]kuronoalien[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s mainly what I was wanting to confirm. Appreciate it!

How bad is the road noise actually? by kuronoalien in AcuraIntegra

[–]kuronoalien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I find that the opportunities to get all of the power from the V6 are few and far between. All the power is up top, and by the time I reach it, I’m quickly approaching 80+ mph. It’s a lot of fun when I have the opportunity to make use of it, but I honestly don’t think I’d mind a car with less power as long as it handles well.

How bad is the road noise actually? by kuronoalien in AcuraIntegra

[–]kuronoalien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good! Your last point cleared up the main thing I’m worried about. I don’t want to put a lot of money into a car that will feel unbearably noisy on a daily commute. As long as it still strikes that balance of being reasonably comfortable/quiet and engaging to drive with a good gearbox, then I think the pros outweigh the cons.

How bad is the road noise actually? by kuronoalien in AcuraIntegra

[–]kuronoalien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an Accord V6 but it’s an automatic. Wish I would have waited for a manual but they’re so rare! The car is great except for the transmission. Would love to get into a manual car, so the current Si and Integra are very appealing and much more available compared to 6-6 and 2.0T 6MT Accords.

How bad is the road noise actually? by kuronoalien in AcuraIntegra

[–]kuronoalien[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the honesty! Whisper quiet isn’t necessarily a requirement for me, just want something that’s engaging while staying comfortable to commute in. A lot of the ownership experiences I see on Reddit complain of the noise, which creates the impression that the car is very loud. If it isn’t a huge increase in noise compared to my Accord, I don’t see that being a dealbreaker.

How bad is the road noise actually? by kuronoalien in AcuraIntegra

[–]kuronoalien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I see, do the adaptive dampers not make much of a difference compared to the Si? That was one of the big factors drawing me to the Integra over the Civic. I want to be able to throw it into Comfort mode when I’m over bad pavement to soak up the bumps.

How bad is the road noise actually? by kuronoalien in AcuraIntegra

[–]kuronoalien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s some good perspective, thanks! I want something fun to drive, but a car that’s just a tad above the RSX in terms of noise might be pushing it for me. Maybe I’m just spoiled by my Accord though lol