Showing some love to the sub!
Been in this sub for the past 5 years. Was previously a proud owner of a 1.5T for about 5 years. Purchased prior to there being any issues with the 1.5T. Did some research and decided to start looking for a 2.0T. The 1.5T I got with 30k miles on it, ended up trading it in with 90k miles on it. Fuel pump, and radiator were both replaced. At 60k the valve cover gasket needed to be resealed. Regular fluids were changed, coolant, transmission and oil were always done on time. No issues. I needed to get rid of it to ease my mind.
Last year, I found the 1 I was looking for, wasn’t my favorite color though. 2018 Accord 2.0T Touring (9k miles). An older gentleman had this before, purchased brand new, and rarely drove since he was like 80. He passed away and his family sold it back to the dealer. I paid too much for it imo, but I plan on keeping this even if the engine goes, transmission goes, anything. I love how this drives, feels, and looks.
Currently it’s sitting at 15k miles. Oil changes done at 4-5k miles, transmission fluid and coolant changed twice already(once done by the previous owner) and brake fluid changed once (gotta do it again soon). Also I only use 93 (no turbo’d vehicle should be running 87..smh, even if the manual says to, don’t!! Recently had it towed from the NorthEast to Texas, as I moved back. I’ve had a few things cosmetically done to it, as well as some other things. Here’s a small list of what has been done thus far.
Upgrades;
PRL HVI
PRL Titanium Inlet pipe
Mishimoto Intercooler
Mishimoto Oil Catch Can (Must for Direct Injected cars)
Ultra Racing 2 point front strut tower brace (yes, it’s more responsive l)
Upgrades coming soon/want;
Upgraded oil, aka changing it to 5W30, and I’ve seen some have done so, but I’m nervous that I’ll fuck something up…please voice opinions on this. I’m trying to focus on reliability/cooling but still get a little pick me up if you know what I’m saying.
Type R style Hood
Downpipe
Front pipe
Exhaust system (probably HRS)
Phearable stage 3 tune (93?)
NEW RIMS, Black (Old guy got some curb rash)
Bigger turbo, when this fails (P700)
Eibach swaybar kit
6MT engine mount (prevent wheel hop, as I get a lot coming out of a dig)(maybe 1-2 times a week I’ll open it up).
Better head studs
And some other cosmetic changes, nothing crazy, but want to focus on this last.
Not the flashiest accord, because it is a H, but it does get moving!!