Recently got this NRG Carbon Fiber weighted shift knob (SK-301BC-2-W) ~$35 on ebay to complement my upgraded shifter (CTR shifter + Acuity bits). Found out about this on another thread, and mainly got it cause I wanted a heavier knob that wasn't metal.
Recently reinstalled the stock shifter and bushings plus a weighted shift knob, and actually preferred it for daily driving. Definitely less feel/engagement but easier to shift/flick, and personally feel its more suited with the light clutch and rev hang... Might reinstall this CTR shifter +...
SOLD!
Just took it off of my Si after ~2 months of use. Vibration during idle <1k RPM is a little too much for me when the A/C is on (which is all the time for me now ?) .
You will need to supply your own grease when installing it. The grease that came with it that I applied seems to have...
I agree with everything above! Also:
- Accord end links if you upgrade the RSB (~$30 for the pair)
- Window chrome delete kit + window visors (~$60 on ebay for both)
- Reverse and interior LED bulbs ($ varies)
Since mine doesen't come with a spare wheel, I saw a video on how to do a tire rotation (non-directional) using a jack and 2 jack stands only. Im gonna use this method for my next tire rotation:
1. Put the two jack stands on the left side (on the two jack points on the side of the vehicle)
2...
How many miles do you usually drive per day? I get around your average mpg when im driving in the city (no tune). Also, the 8th gen has a 13.2 gal fuel tank vs our 12.4 gal on the 10th (but gets better mpg).
What'd you do to check the condition of the battery? Did you buy it at a dealership or privately?
Edit: Either way, you should probably take it in to Honda since its still under warranty
I wonder if the battery is bad/ just need to be charged if it hasn’t been driven much before you got it. Did you get it from a dealership? If so I’d bring it back to get it checked