amirza786
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One thing I am a bit curious about...why they did not include an LSD and slightly stiffer suspension (adjustable dampers) on the Accord Sport 2.0T Manual version. It in no way competes with either the Si or the CTR. In other words, Si drivers would not pick the Accord Sport over the Si and their upgrade path would most likely be a CTR. The Accord Sport is more for people hitting their 40's and my age (52) that needs a bigger more comfortable car with a bit of a performance edgeTo be fair, roadholding is a small component of the total handling equation. As I mentioned earlier, the LSD provides better overall grip/traction during corner exit (most notably). And the results begin to show in more extreme comparisons such as C&D's Lightning Lap:
https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a23319884/lightning-lap-times-historical-data/
Even on All-Seasons, the Si's mannerisms under extreme cornering are more predictable - thanks in part to its enhanced AHA in Sport Mode, tighter steering ratio, beefier jounce bumpers, and more heavily weighted feedback.
I suspect the Accord's ability to stop faster has more to do with the pad material chosen by Honda. Great for initial bite - not so much for fade resistance. For example, C&D went through a full set of front pads after a mere 10 laps at VIS.
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