Thanks for the info... its very helpful.
I am visiting with my parents out west this weekend. They just bought a TL-S, and I got to drive it. I love the power, but prefer manual transmissions. As far as the handling is concerned, the car holds to the corners (mountain driving at 70+mph) quite well... not stiff though. I would like my Accord to handle a little better. It sounds like this is achievable with progressive springs such as the H&R sports and a TL-S swaybar upgrade (I already have a upper strut brace). I am going to order the parts as soon as get back home. Looking forward to the improvements.
Do you know of any ways in which I can increase the power output from my engine while manintaining its logevity and reliability? ...The ability to overtake a Boxter on a moutain road has been very appealing in the TL-S.

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