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About Me:
Real Name: Denny Lalime (Denise, yes I'm a girl)
Location: Freezing in NH #shirelife
Occupation: Human Resources by day, freelance illustrator by night.
Interests: Big geek here, Batman, Star Trek, etc, love Patriots football, and throwing a huge annual Halloween party :) Music addict, coffee addict, and learning about cars ......addict :)

About My Car
Model: 2003 Coupe EX Navi 4cyl
Color: NHBP
Tranny: Auto-tragic
Status: Alive (mods are stagnant, only doing routine maintenance while hoarding parts)


History:
I am the fourth owner of this car. Which was treated like crap before I got it. There was a rotten apple under the passenger seat, cigarette burns in the ceiling and floor, broken glass all over the inside, melted crayons, etc etc.. When I went to look at the car, it was covered in dust, barely running on a crappy battery. (it had to be jumped every time I wanted to start it) I spend 4980.00 to get it, and I've put almost 30k back into it ... and still counting.. I just love this car and I've got a ways to go... :rofl:

Drove car without power steering fluid to the garage, where it immediately got the following done:

-Left rear caliper
-right rear caliper
-both rear brake rotors
-air filter
-new battery
-right rear tail light assembly
-oil filter
-upstream oxygen sensor
-transmission cleaner and conditioner
-transmission fluid
-brake fluid
-power steering flush
-new tires
-alignment
-new catalytic converter
-2nd oxygen sensor
-gasket and converter gasket
-new AC compressor
-new door actuator
-new iridium spark plugs
-new brake switch


Current Mods:
03 HFP Front Lip
03 HFP Side Skirts
06 HFP Rear Lip
Function & Form Type 1 coilovers
Aluminum Pedals
Momo AT shift knob and Leather Boot
LED Interior Lights
Wicked Rear camber kit.
24% tint on back window and sides.
Quad Retros (TSX projectors in the lower beam area, Morimoto H1 bi-xenon projectors in the high beam area. 6000k bulbs all around)
TSX side mirrors
Painted roof spoiler
2006 Rear conversion
2006 Front bumper and grill
Polk speakers
Varrstoen ES1 18x9.5 +30 (Traded for TL-S waffles in August 2015)
Falken Ziex 225/40/18 (Gone with Es1's)
Work bronze Cr-kai
Neochrome lug nuts (retired)
MOOG front lower ball joints
Formfit bug guard
Custom 7.5 decklid spoiler
Oem v6 coupe exhaust
Hydrodipped "rootbeer" valve cover
Hydrodipped "rootbeer" radiator cover and fender garnish
Dynamat on the roof
RL Calipers
350z Track rotors
SS brake lines
Black feathered headliner and pillars

Parts waiting for install:
Carbon Fiber door trim
Whiteline Sway Bar
Heated mirror controls
TSX IM


Future plans:
TSX dash components
S2k exhaust tips
Illuminated door sills
Engine build??? Swap????
MT???

August 2015: Purchased a winter warrior now that the Accord has no body damage. 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i special edition in Newport Blue Pearl.

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Pictures:

In the beginning...



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Here's a visual history of my body damage/misalignments:
 
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This is why I need new fenders :( (replaced with somewhat better one)

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Damaged Deck Lid Spoiler. (gone as of 7-14-12)

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As she sits, winter 2013.

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06-12-13:

 
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Summer 2013

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Update: 9/8/13 quad retro install:

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Oct 20th: Mirror install.

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May 16, 2014 Picked up from the body shop...

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2014

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2015

All the damage on the car has been fixed, and the whole car has been repainted. Added v6 coupe dual exhaust, rear lip and custom decklid spoiler.

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/dieselphle/IMG_20150824_080707_zpsbxrcboqf.jpg) (http://s117.photobucket.com/user/dieselphle/media/IMG_20150824_080707_zpsbxrcboqf.jpg.html)

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 http://m.facebook.com/denny.lalime (http://m.facebook.com/denny.lalime)

Welcome!

Welcome! You should get lower springs first before new shoes  :)

Welcome! There are very few females here, so that's always refreshing.

On a side note, one of the mods might say something about the double signature.

^What he said.

Welcome to the elite.

Welcome to ECM glad to see another semi local member....

Welcome to ECM! Glad to see another grillcraft. :)

Thanks for all the positive responses! I'm liking it in here already ;)

Welcome and hope to meet you at some local meets

I like your sketching skills.

Oh shit, just what we need, another Pats fan.   :mad:

 :flip:


Oh and welcome  ;D

Welcome.  :)   More pix of your illustrator works?

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Here ya go ;)

You and the wifey will get along well. She's the artist in my family. I'm the grease monkey, obviously.

You're just a monkey, Z.

At times.

Drawings are sick... One talent I wish I had that I don't...

Thanks ;) I'll put more illustrations up later :)

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Mike, Semi local? Where are you from?  :)

Woonsocket.  :D

He'll never hang out though.  He's always busy.  In all the time I lived in New England, I only hung out with the guy maybe 4 or 5 times. 

Welcome to the Elite. Glad to see another NHBLP even if it's not a j-series ;)...and yeah, you'll probably meet me before Mike. He doesn't get out much jk jk.

Like your sketches btw.

This is where my dumb starts showing...lol what makes something a J-series? And this is sought after I take it?

The 6 cylinder accord has a J -series engine. The 4 cylinder has a k-series engine.

All J-series 03-07 accords are J30's (3.0 liter V6) but depending on the year of the car it could be a J30A4 or J30A5.

All K- series 03-present accords are K24's (2.4 liter inline 4's).

Those two series of engines basically make up most of honda's current engine lineup. All though the j's do have different engine displacements. I'm pretty sure the k only comes in one size and I believe the civic have R's and Fits have L series engines. (I could be wrong there)

Hope that helps.

Edit: made some corrections.

Yessum! Thank you so much :) I get it now...I love learning about this stuff!

I believe there are quite a few variations of the K-series as well. I'm sure Tim can enlighten you since he's a master of the K-series. The models, if I am not mistaken, are K24A2 through K24A8. I don't know much about them since I have the J-series but just some FYI  :)

Most of what he said and yes this site is an eye opener when it comes to gen7 accords and even Hondas in general because, for some us, this is not our first Honda

I'm not too enlightened when it comes to the K's.  Tim is the most knowledgable person I know when it comes to those engines.

Technically this is my second car, I had an 02 Sonata for 3 months and then someone hit me..i've only been driving for 2 years...got some catching up to do...i've learned more in the past few days than in weeks in other forums...  :)

I'm from RI. My parents have a summer home in the Alton/Barnsted NH area that I tend to spend some time at. Where in NH are you?

I'm in Hudson, which is extremely close to the Mass border..I have relatives in New Boston, Nashua, and we spent as much time as possible in Meredith during the summer :)

to be exact, there are k24a1,a2,a3,a4,a8 and those are just the 2.4. the k20 also has many variations as well. there are some of us, like tim and myself that have franked motors where we use different block-head combinations that of course are not stock.

yup I know very little about the K-series, just knew that there was more than just a K24A2.  :D

I know where Hudson is... Unfortunately Tim is right about me always being busy but, when I have time I'm down to meet new members.

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Probably can't tell which variation I have from this photo....I'll have to check it out when I get home...

You have a K24a4.

Lol, let's give that engine bay a little wipe down, huh? Just messing with you!

Hey thanks! I know :( I haven't done anything to my engine...I have to grow a set..i'm afraid i'll screw something up lol..

What I do is use some quick detailer and an old rag.  Can't really screw anything up by going that route. Some people actually use a hose, that's a little scary for me,

Oh cool, I have a few quick detailers....all set with the hose, that scares me a little too...thank you :)

You're a woman, please don't.

Don't worry about cleaning your engine. I would use engine degreaser and a wheel brush on mine to clean everything. you just want to make sure to cover your alternator with a plastic bag and maybe your battery terminals. When you rinse everything off, just use a low stream of water, not high pressure.

If you want a good "how to" on engine detailing, there's a lot of good info on auto geek.net.

I mean work up the nerve lol...

ROR. I was trying to make a funny.

:) i figured as much..still trying to figure out everyone's sense of humor...

Dry and sarcastic. The lot of us.

Good! I do enjoy my daily dose of sarcasm! Muahahahahah!
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Simpsons references  for the win

Hellz yeah!

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Headlight work today! Found some damage behind the driver's side light, so the housing couldn't be painted, and the LED strip will have to wait. In the meantime, I have to look for replacement OEM headlights (I love setbacks) and I did have an HID kit put in...  the saga continues....

I know this guy in RI (Me) that has a set in his basement. They need polishing but, for the right price he would probably even do the work...

That is very convenient, what would be this magical price? :) Amazon seems to be my cheapest option as of right now...

Whats the price on Amazon. These are OEM by the way. The def need some work but, they could be made to look good. You want black housed?

Amazon's cheapest was about 87 with shipping...I have already paid to have someone paint the housings and etc..I just need new OEM lights without a big crack down the back of it, filled in with some goopy black epoxy of some sort...that was a surprise lol...

I have a set. Let me get some supplies and polish them up maybe like $80? 50 for the lights and 30 to clean em up

Sounds good to me :) thank you for this :) I was definitely bummed today...do you have a paypal account? I don't need these asap, I don't think i'll be able to have them worked on again until early August...is that too soon?

I should be able to make that work. I do have paypal let me clean them up then send you some pics so that you can see the condition. We can work out payment if you like the look of them after.

Looks like Mike gets to finally clear some parts out of his garage/basement.

I bought these lights a lonnnnnng time ago... Brings me down to one spare set rofl...

Sounds like you got a few things lying around ; )   lol....

I have more!  :D

Updated...pic of HID's ;)

you don't count. :p

Welcome! HIDs look good and Inspire Foglights are only for Sedans:)

<----- on knees, throwing hands up towards the sky in a dramatic manner screaming..."BUT WHY?????!!!"     Lol..  well that's unacceptable :(

Hahahah! :D Yeah it does suck for Coupes but Coupes are still nice.

There were a couple of guys that used CL/TL fog lights in their 03-05 coupes back in the day.  It looked pretty good.

Too bad i already have a new bumper...i should have gotten the one for the sedan...

The sedan bumpers are wider than the coupe. There is a small gap and the part of the bumper between the grille and headlight doesn't line up perfectly with the fenders.

So, you got an 06-07 front bumper?

I got a v6 coupe front bumper, I think the description said 03 to 05...

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Viola!

Whats the diff between a V6 and I4 bumper???

Front, nothing.

Rear for the 06-07 tail pipe cut outs.

I don't know, there may be no difference. I got it off of ebay, and the description said it was for a V6. The only difference I can see between the new bumper and mine, is that it has fog light holes...did I get screwed? Somehow?

I actually have a v6 rear bumper...the two notches one exhaust pipe kinda bugs me....

You can take the plastic inserts out of your current bumper to fill the fog holes or get fogs.

The bumper I have now is damaged, the paint is scraped off, and it doesn't line up, I can see right down through besides the headlight...if it was in great shape I would have left it :(

I get that. I don't understand why you think you got screwed?

I guess I thought I was getting a different bumper than the 4cyl bumper..I didn't realize there is no difference...lol i'm still learning...I can't wait to get it painted and put it on :)

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Here's my current bumper, taken off to do headlight work.

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Found this pic online...besides the spoiler...i think it's hot ;)

You wont do it... ;)

If I some how won the lottery I would! Lol..but in black, not yellow...

interesting, i wonder what kind of power it has?

Idk, I like they yellow.

Its just a photochop pic.

Dam...still nice though lol...

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Ok, so the front end is.....ridiculous .....and the spoiler is.....ridiculous lol but I just bought this die cast model...it's the closest thing I could find.....

Yeah, ive seen it too.  Always wanted a die cast or something of a 7th Gen coupe.  I used to have a Model of a 5th Gen sedan racecar, it was pretty sweet.

I believe Matchbox makes an 8th Gen sedan.  They also have one that I swear is called Beater or something like that and its a rusty ass Civic bubble. Lol

Im not ashamed to admit that one year while I was working at the Dollar Tree I bought the Supra, Charger, Yenko Camaro, F-150 Lightning and Eclipse from The Fast and The Furious series.  They came in and I just had to have them. Lol  Except for Hectors Civic, I didnt care for it so I didnt get it. Lol

I have a hot wheels 2012 WRX and a 1960's or 70's Hot Wheels Charger on my computer at work...lol....I may have to perform surgery on the Accord model when it comes in lol

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Nice! Those yours? Whered you get em?

They are I got them on eBay years ago.

Sweet.  I think thatd be pretty cool, to have a matchbox car of all the cars youve owned.

That would be awesome, because I know someday I will be crushed when forced to part with my car, and having a little version of it will lessen the blow lol I get so attached... 

Silver one is niiiiice :)

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My new toy came in!

Nice! How big is that?

It's 1:18 scale...box is about 9 inches long, weighs a lot more than I thought it would...lol...

Nice!  I used to have an S2000 that size, but my cousin dropped it... :(

My dad has an S2k model he's giving me the next time I see him! It's black :)

Added some detailed photo's of all the body damage on my car, to document the before and after...

Yikes! i can see why she needs a little TLC.

Holy fuck.  Someone beat the shit out of it. 

:( I know...did I also to mention that someone had put cooking oil in my windshield washer reservoir? I will get it in good shape, I don't care how long it takes!

Alot of visual damage but, non of the repairs seem like they are that bad. First step is to make a list of the body parts you need. I would suggest going aftermarket because OEM stuff is expensive. The frame is in good condition right?

The axle broke before i went to go pick it up...it was repaired...it holds an alignment ok...i assume it's solid

Don't ever assume.

I'll ask my garage to check it out on my next trip...

Only reason I ask is that some panel gaps are off.

Ok, so I called my garage today about my frame, (car was there every other week for a few months I figured they would know) Kerry said the frame is fine, it's just the body that doesn't line up. I checked my papers from NTB too (because i'm crazy and save everything lol) and it passed the safety inspection when they put new tires/alignment etc...   :D

Well that's good news

Yessum :) This is going to be expensive,...my unpainted front bumper was $107 and the cheapest i've found is $300 to paint it...

That's why you need to know somebody who owns a body shop.  I had my whole roof, removed rust from above the windshield and bumpers repainted for $300.

Hook us up Nelson. Can Denny and I get a 2 for 1 special? ;)

Yeah can we? Lol! Hook up this starving artist! :D will paint/draw/design for body work!

You should talk to Ryan at AutoFair Honda.  I'm not sure if he's doing side work or not, but it's worth asking.

Yeah you mentioned that before...i've been meaning to get down there... maybe i'll stop by Thurs after work...

Update: Scratch that...I sent him an email...couldn't hurt right?

Probably not.  I don't think he's a tough guy. 

..looks like he just moved here..he doesn't have a place to work yet, perhaps in the spring he will..he says..he told me to head down to AFH for parts...i told him he can use my warehouse discount ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu0sc76Mdv8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Cool video I found, not sure where to put it lol

We should make a cool video thread like the funny picture thread.

A quick and dirty search netted this:
http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=517.0 (http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=517.0)
http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=2934.0 (http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=2934.0)
http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=3270.0 (http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=3270.0)
http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?board=7.0 (http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?board=7.0)
http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=916.0 (http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=916.0)
http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=2615.0 (http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=2615.0)
http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=517.0 (http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=517.0)

Its a few different topics. I could merge them all together but that would mean work for me. Meh.

Merge it! Do your job. Organize!!

Hey Nelson, STFU and GTFO.

In case you don't understand, let me spell it out for you. Shut the fuck up and get the fuck out.

Long overdue but welcome!!

No.  In the words of Jer.  S the D, Z!

Another thread gone awry because of you douchebags.  Good job!

Denny, that video seems like a school video/editing project. Very cool stuff though.

Sorry Denny and Tim.

No worries, I find the derailment amusing :)

I aim to please. :thumbup:

Taking a new approach to the fog light issue...emailed Yankee Customs and New England hot Rodz....

^Why dont you go in person to these shops? :-\

I'm multi tasking..i always send a bunch of pictures and explain...i'm waiting to see if someone says "yeah sounds like we can do that" and then i'll head down...maybe your right...lol ..maybe i should suck it up and just visit in person...

Yeah lol. It always helps when you're in person because the person reading the email might not know what you're talking about but someone else is the shop knows :D, you mever know.

Does anyone elses car thump when you shift into reverse? (AT)

Mine does if I'm on a hill

Hmm...mine does it sitting flat..going from park to reverse...going into drive it doesnt do it...

Mine does that too and always has since I drove it off the lot brand new.   

Ok good..thank you! .I feel better lol...im trying to catch things before they become an issue...listening to the engine and paying attention to all the little things etc......

My work van does that when I'm parked on a hill.  :hmm2:

http://m.cars.com/mcs/projects/cars/car_photos.xdime?paId=94603229&t=used&dealer=Herb%20Chambers%20Honda%20of%20Burlington

Want!

Nah you need a 6MT! ;)

Yup don't buy an auto... Nothing but bad news. How many miles on your car Denny?

170,000 approximately

Oh I was going to say I'd trade you mine for yours but, I'd have to get cash back. I'm looking to get the gas mileage of a 4 cyl.

Yeah lots of miles, ;(  .how many on yours? I have to re-learn how to drive a stick..it's been a while...

Mines auto. 110000. Trans was rebuilt at 77k and like 86k

That's one thing i've been worried about with my car...I don't know how to tell if your transmission is going...or if mines ever been replaced...or it's condition etc....

My wife got her Fit from that dealership.  No bueno on the autos though.  I'm hesitant to get a RL or Pilot because of the AT.

Are the Autos as bad with the I4s? Or is it just the V6s?

The autos are bad on the v6s. The i4s are fine, I havent had any issues with mine.

Rebuilt + lifetime warranty is the way to go. Wish I would have do it. They say v6 after 2005 is much improved

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What in blue blazes is this thing for?

Stick your key in, turn, then lift the handle. You'll see.

Is that how you open the trunk? If so than boy am I dumb lol

That trim piece looks broken... I have on of those in my basement

@Mike - what parts do you NOT have in your basement?  :D

Well, I can't get the key all the way in, and it wont turn, and it almost got stuck lol add it to the list of broken items :( jebus...

It prevents the trunk from being opened from the inside. Pop that thing off and heck to see if the latch is catching somewhere. Happened to me once.

I should lock that again.

Oh...again...I thought my trunk was just broken lol

I think I found someone who can make custom fog lights! Finally! Waiting for another email back! Woohoo!

Could be dirt in the lock to. Might be why the key didn't go in all the way.

Ok..guy who said he could help with my fogs saw the pictures and changed his mind...gah! Going back and forth with an yet another auto light fabrication shop.....

That's it! I give up! Throwing in the towel!

^^ Don't give up!!  Use it as fuel to do some unique mod! :)

Sorry I just got discouraged....some NIN on the way home made me feel better lol.

Someone needs to clean their interior..

Yes I do, I has car vacuum in my trunk...that's the only part that gets dirty lol

"didn't go all the way in". THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!

Grow up Kev.


Wait, what?  Where the fuck did that quote come from Mike?  2008?  Srsly?

LOL  :D

I srsly don't know where that came from. I just started using tapatalk. I literally didn't quote that. I'm sort of confused.

Haha! Tapatalk has Tourettes!

Sure.......

I don't buy it. Tapatalk has never done that to me.

I don't give a Fuck if you buy it or not... Stop piling on and driving threads further off topic.... ;D

Oh the love is so thick i could cut it with a knife lol.

There is only one chat room. Keep y'alls shit in there.

Any updates to your ride Denny?

No :( ..not yet...long story short...I had $ and then I lost it. I sucked it up and contacted a local body shop. I'll give him $ every week until I croak as long as everything gets paid for, I told him I'd do any artwork or advertising they needed...haven't heard back yet..I don't want to keep the car waiting any longer...still shopping for struts, lights are pending...kinda gave up on the fog lights for now...

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Found this, forgot I did it lol....

The left from shock is collapsed.

Just kidding. You've to really good skills!

You're collapsed! Lol jk....thanks Mister :)

Ah jeez.

Is there anyone here in New Hampshire?   :hmm2:

Live free or die!!!

More like "live, freeze, and die" lol

Only guy from New Hampster, MA was Steve. He moved down to Meffa a few years ago and then recently sold his car because of many problems caused by even more mishaps.

The closest active member to you would have been me, but I moved away about a year and a half ago for work.

The cheese stands alone ..I guess...

Think I might be the closest now... We need to get together this month!

It's okay though. There's only one other member out here where I live. Next closest guy is up in MI about 200 miles away.

Yes we do Mike! I'm waiting on the date for my husband's poker night....

I forgot lemon jelly sold his car.

He doesn't even come around here anymore. Steve is a cool kid.

Wo wo wo... I love poker nights lol

Lol I hit a nerve :) yeah he has them once a month at one of his buddies houses. They haven't settled on a date yet...I usually detail my car on those nights lol..with my Subi friend Kim ....

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I play at least weekly. Thinking of taking it to the next level.

Like playing for more $? Or playing more frequently?

He's going to start playing strip poker!

Cause I'm lazy what exactly are you trying to do w/ your lights?  And Jason is in MA let us not forget

You mean my fogs? I was enchanted by the fogs that the sedan has...lol the spell blinded me and kept me from reason lol...headlights, im going to have the housings painted black but my lights are damaged in the back and I need new ones...

Ohh yeah. Jason is cool as hell too.

Yeah? Where in Mass?

both

You should play bingo...I shit you not, my friend Michele went there and left with a grand!

Well, the cooking oil that some jerk put in my windshield reservoir had eaten up the nozzles :( so they're keeping it overnight and replacing the nozzles tomorrow :(

Cooking oil... What the hell has that car not been through

A tornado but judging from the damage, I'd say it has.

I'm no sissy by any means...but i've cried like a baby so many times over this car! ARG....

Did this stuff happen under your ownership?

I hope not.

Mike, you have PM.

Oh my god no...   i've been treating it like gold since i got it...

For the first time in a year my windshield wash works!  The bad news is my radio now isn't working :( guess im calling the garage again tomorrow :(

Maybe the shop purposefully sabotaged the radio so you would have to return and give them your monies?!?!?  INGENIOUS!!  LOL.  On the serious, it might be something minor that a quick investigation might find and you could simply fix it yourself.  Hope it works out Denny.

I don't know what to think about my garage, I think I'll start looking for a new one. They want to charge me 1100 for new struts and labor and some people have told me I'm getting screwed. Plus when I got my brake switch fixed, she quoted me 115 dollars...."Kerry isn't that like a 6 dollar part?" She scrambled on the phone for a second and gave me another price that was less than half....hmmmm....

Yeah. You're getting screwed at your garage. Those sound like stealership prices. Now, was that 1100 quote for all four or just a pair?

It was for all four quick struts, Monroe to be exact. Which I read somewhere aren't the best for imports..

Yeah.  For that kind of money, you can get a decent aftermarket set.  Hell, if you get an aftermarket suspension, I'll install it for you.  But you gotta come to Ohio.

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Lol for $1100, might as well buy some good coilovers.

Even funnier go to Monroes web site and look up quick struts for you car... Hmm they don't list them.

Wow ... that's interesting.    :mad:     Well I hope they appreciate the almost 5k worth of work I gave them... but it shall stop...

Now.

Honestly I see it at my part time job all the time. They quoted you a real high number before even calling on the parts. Same with the brake switch she had no clue the part was so cheap. They are not giving proper estimates they seem to shoot high and if you get the work done there they keep the difference.

Good shops are so hard to find. Denny, check the fuse first for the radio.

I fix radio! :D

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:hmm:

Not sure if joking or srs.

http://www.tokicoperformanceshocks.com/p-30-shock-kit-hts-series-tohts507.aspx


Are these for real? Seems too good to be true....

It's real.. and I love my Tokico shocks. I wish this sale was happening when I bought mine but.. oh well...haha I'd get the HTS series. Unless you need to be able to raise/lower these are as good as any aftermarket shocks with adjustable dampeners.

Im jumping on this...they have 12 left...im buying tomorrow! :D

Another dumb question! These are replacement struts right? It says shocks...this confuses me! I dont have to get new struts if i buy these right?

No, you are good. 

Shocks use springs as a separate component.
Struts have springs built in and are considered to be one unit.

We have shocks.

Ok...so i'll order these ...sorry i kept finding different answers online. Thank you!

So I stopped at a garage down the street from my house to check it out. Ed's Honnda & Accura garage. He's been there for 17 years (how did I not see this place before?) And I asked him for shits n' giggles how much he would charge to install my shocks.. $200.oo...!! So let's do some math. 1100 (quote from my garage) minus 544. (Cost of parts plus 200 to pay Ed to install) = me laughing all the way home lol Hi Ed nice to meet you! :D

200 sounds much more reasonable.

Hell no! Pay more money for crap work!

I think your sarcasm is showing ;)

It is? Where? I thought I got that taken care of.

"Love. Can know all the math in the 'verse but take a boat in the air that you don't love? She'll shake you off just as sure as a turn in the worlds. Love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down...tell you she's hurtin' 'fore she keens...makes her a home."

Couldn't have said it any better myself Mal, exactly how I feel about my car :)

Hey guys ;) I found a guy selling a fender for less than 50 bucks, but it's silver..would it be worth it to grab it and have it repainted? Or not worth it?

Fifty is cheap

Yes...cheap...i just didn't want to buy, only to spend 300 to get it painted ...

Its worth it to give to me as a gift.  ;D

Lol...do you need a new one? I contacted this man-person. I want to see it for meself.

Truth be told, I royally fucked up both my front fenders with the rolling and pulling for my old wheels. Either I can pay someone to bring them back to their stock glory, rolled of course, or I can replace them and roll.

The guy responded with "won't fit"
That's it..lol

Z, want me to see how much he wants for it?

Nah. I'm in no hurry to take care of it. There's a few other things I want to take care of at the same time. Thanks though.

No prob, I know how much of a pain in the arse it is to find prepainted body anything..at a good price.

^^ This, especially OEM panels/parts.  Although I did score a pretty inexpensive genuine OEM spoiler, pre-painted, off fleaBay.  ;D

Lol @ fleabay...yeah i think i got the same one.. :)

It is aftermarket but $230 shipped for a painted fender is a decent deal.  If you get both fenders you get 5% off. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2004-2005-Honda-Accord-Coupe-Left-Fender-Painted-/190584537042?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5fb93fd2&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2004-2005-Honda-Accord-Coupe-Left-Fender-Painted-/190584537042?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5fb93fd2&vxp=mtr)

Thanks Ike!  I'll check it out. :)

Crazy insane idea alert! I remembered my grandmother's 88 caprese classic is sitting and rotting in her garage...you think her V8 engine would fit under my hood?  Told u it was crazy lol

Sorry guys....I hate those irrational imagination attacks.....

With insane amounts of custom work it can. But why throw such an old engine under there?

Because it's sitting there and I thought I might be able to acquire it for free...feh....yeah I suppose an engine that old would have countless complications...

Denny, a quote we use a lot at work "we can do anything with enough time and money" but in reality, some things are just not worth it. I like your imagination though.

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Now let's see how long they sit in my house lol

Mike could store it in his basement maybe?   :-X

Congratz on the purchase, Denny.  I suspect dramatic improvement in ride quality

Lol poor Mike.. :)

Something will beeaving the basement and put to use tomorrow.

I call bullshit.

He speaks the truth! ;)

Looks like i'll be a co-admin for the smaller 7thgen Accord facebook fan page... *arms up in the air......not sure how it happened, or what it entails. I'll give it a go, I told the Admin that i'm no expert, but I guess he's too busy to run it.

you should only be part of the ecm page...

Aw Mike you know my heart belongs to ECM :)

ECM rocks.

Hell yeah it does! :)

U can co admin that page to we don't do anything with it

A Facebook page for an online forum. Redundant much?

Redundancy is redundant. Duh.

You guys are silly, the Facebook page has nothing to do with ECM, it's just a 7th gen accord page :)

There is an ecm Facebook page also. A member that's no longer around started it so I asked for admin just to keep the name clean.

Oh I didn't know there was one.. :)

Where's the pics at

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Sorry I hadn't uploaded them yet, here goes :)

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Your hubby looks so tiny rofl... Jesus I need to lose some weight.

You're just a massive guy Mike.  Srsly!

Cute pics Denny.

Don't be too hard on yourself, and besides, he lost a ton of muscle mass/weight not playing soccer this year. I got all of it lol

Your right I'm down 30 pounds since we last hung out Tim.

I think I've gained about 30 pounds since the last time we've hung out.  It's been a while though.  Ohh yeah.  I may be in the area in November, but I'm not sure yet.  We should all try to get together.  I'd probably be free on November 10th, which is a Saturday.

If we are in our house buy then we will have you over for dinner. If not we will figure something else out.

O rly?

Aw Tim! Keep us updated :) it would be great to meet you/ and other members :) i'll keep that day open. May have snow by then yek!

I hope we don't have snow then. It is going to be cold though.

Why would there possibly be a need for an admin (much less more than one) for a facebook page??


Nice looking accords!

I don't know...I'm a "content creator"lol Essentially I'll be able to post status' and respond to emails and change things on the page. The creator said he doesn't have time...

Got a letter from Honda yesterday, to order the 2013 nav update. 150$ if i order before Dec 31 st and free shipping...hmmmm

Don't know how well versed you are with the seedy underbelly of the internet, but if you look hard enough and in the right places you can get them for free...

PM sent ike.

I'll send you a PM so as not to clutter up the forum with talks of seedy connections.

Free? I found cheaper, but not free. I hunt later :) i love when my nav tells me to turn left into oncoming traffic on the highway lol

Let's keep the seedy talks for PMs rather than clutter up wide open threads. I modified posts accordingly.

Sorry :(

You're alright. I originally was in the wrong and edited accordingly. I didn't mess with your post.

Oh ok..i want to appease the forum gods. Lol

Fuck Z. He doesn't even follow the rules.

Damn.

Well, I do what I want. I'm THAT guy.
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I just change the rules to suit my needs.

Anyway Denny. If there is snow, I may not bring the Accord. Then again, I kind of have to finish building my Accord first before I plan on driving it anywhere. If I'm in New England, I will be making it up to New Hampster for at least an afternoon.

The link I had bookmarked appears to no longer work.  Sorry guys.   :(

It's ok Ike ..no worries. Well my shocks are in my livingroom..and i wont have the $ to have them put in until the 2nd week of October. :(  Come on phone ring! With someone offering a jobie!

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Leather chair i'm working on :)

easy to do when you own the place..

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Real quick envelope I made so I can drop off my key :)

Son of a....my key won't fit into the little hole he's carved into the bottom of the door! This man needs a drop box! Dropping her off first thing in the a.m. it's a good thing i'm off tomorrow.

The valet key is smaller than the regular key if you have one.

I don't :( I have 2 keys, my original which is falling apart, and the new master I had made at Autofair a few months ago...

Finally got the car dropped off.. opting for a stiffer ride. Ed already called me "how do you get into your trunk?" Off to a good start lol.. he says someone screwed up the wiring for the trunk, that's why it didn't open from the inside, he's going to fix it! :D

There should be a cable from the trunk release lever to the trunk lock.  Wiring would only affect the key fob opening your trunk.

There's also the emergency "Shit! I'm locked in the trunk!" handle under the rear deck.

Yeah I guess he had to go through the back seat, going to pick her up now :)

Hahaha...I thought my car was fun to drive before...I guess I still need front sway bar links, bushings, and compliance bushings...

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And my trunk opens from the inside! I feel so spoiled! Lol

How do those new tokicos feel Denny? Much better than blown shocks huh?

Feels like a different car...    :)     i feel so much better that they're replaced before winter..still need some parts though...

Don't worry. The parts will slowly trickle in. At least you got your shocks in before winter. I'm hoping my replacement shock (under warranty) comes in soon. Its getting fucking chilly.

Car must ride like a dream now.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EQATU6/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

Hmmm ...I think this is what I need..

I can get those so much cheaper. If you need them my store sells them.

Get a TL-S rear sway bar first.

While its a nice upgrade I fear her car may be unsafe to drive. Is probably replace the parts before upgrading.

I love my pretty death trap lol jk :)

Listen to him.

I am :)

Wait, whats wrong with your car Denny? Lmao :o

Also, post drawing of said proposed tattoo, so we can suggest whether top side or bottom of arm.

Looks like I have some more parts I need, according to the guy who put in my shocks..he implied some people would consider it unsafe...first time I went to this shop though...he was going on about how metal parts aren't what they used to be..

My tattoo is a quote about caffeine lol I left the pic at work I can post it tomorrow, I think i'm leaning toward the inside of my forearm.

I'm with Nelson. Post pic of tattoo.

If its words, then yes, inside of arm.

I'm assuming the current sway bar is just kind of floating there.

Ooooooh! A floating sway bar? Is that some kind of feature I missed out on?

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 as promised :)

Definitely bottom side.

Question. Does coffee mean that much to you that you are going to permanently ink that sentence on your arm?

Well..it is a big part of my life..and has been since junior year of high school...hmmm....maybe i'll do some quote hunting ...

It was just a question, Denny.  It's okay to say yes it does mean that much to me. I'm not judging.

I know lol...i have been a certified caffeine addict for many moons

Definitely inner arm. Word of advice, check with hubby to make sure he's cool with it because you aren't the only one that's going to see it everyday and don't just go ahead and do it after you've been drinking. Ask me how I know that.

Denny is the only person I know that loves coffee as much as I do.

When it comes to tattoos, I always try to consider when it's going to be seen too.  Z has a great point, but you want to make sure that it doesn't hurt any future employment opportunities.  That's one reason why I haven't got the tattoos I want.

My husband has like 10+ tattoos and always wants me to get more...lol

So glad i'm not the only coffee lovah lol

Z Don't drink n ink! Lol

Rib cage area tattoos are hot.

Yeah. I was deployed when that happened. Didn't have wifey to give me shit except over skype when I did it. I did get a sweet cover up tattoo which made her happier but she doesn't want me to finish my arm. We'll see about that one.

I agree...my little sis has the prayer from Boondock Saints on her rib cage...

That's sick.

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Keep in mind she's had 2 kids since this...you can't read the words anymore..

Yeah. Funny how kids mess something like that up.

Lol. That sucks.

I just spent 20 min of my lunch fighting to get my gas door open...he fixed my trunk but screwed up my gas door..i managed to wedge the lever with a small stack of quarters and pried the door open carefully with a pen cap...*sigh...going to get an oil change in a few weeks..i'll have it looked at then..in other news ...getting some prices on retrofitting my lights ;)

I'll offer you what I offered Mike's ghost ass. Order the MH1 retro kit from TRS, come over to my place, I'll charge you a case of beer and hanging out. Obviously, bring the old man and my wife can hang out and shoot the shit with everyone. I'll even show you how to do it. It'll take me all of a day to do the whole job.

Seriously? The guy was going to charge 125... and 125 for angel eyes...i've been toying with the whole angel eye thing since my friend Kim got them for her WRX...i'm still unsure about it...

I'm pretty sure theres a release cable in the inside of the trunk, underneath the carpet stuff. Basically, behind the gas door.

Does that offer extend to me as well?

Yeah i assumed there was a release..i took the screws out and looked under the carpet but didn't see one...i'm going to look again later...

Don't take my word for granted. There might not be. Every other car I've owned has had one, so I assume this one wouldn't be different. I could be wrong though.

I forgot about this..

The offer applies to whoever is willing to drive to my house on a weekend and chill for the day.

Bon! I may take you up on that! ;D

Here's the link to the "kit" I'm referring to: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=227 (http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=227)
If you need any help in your options, let me know.

For anyone else reading, I posted this very same thing in the NECM thread.

Hmmm some of these things are pricey...i'll have a chat with santa lol

Like I said, if you need help, let me know. I also edited my above post to reflect what I posted in the NECM squad thread.

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Guy in my town is selling these, i can't find a pic of them in the car online...anyone have these? Are they ricey? Lol

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Looks like this ...

Ricey.

Yeah pretty ricey... There are some all red led tails that are decent

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Mask is coming along...the things i do for Halloween..Thanks for the input on the lights guys...my gut was right lol

Ricey as f#ck

I got swept away by the price... and once again. I remind myself that you get what you pay for lol

Added eyebrows to my mask, starting to look BA now lol

That's a creepy ass mask.

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Getting there...picked up some granite spray paint today and black paint to make cracks in the "metal"

Predator??

Yup :)

I like it.  Good stuff, Denny.

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Tomorrow I paint it stone color! Almost done!

Looking creepy. I like it.

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And the finished product...which I might reinforce later..  :)

Mask looks sick Denny!! I say good job.

Thanks ! It was challenging lol :)

Now you need to make me one. Or not.

That mask looks fantastic, Denny.  Nice side-build :D

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Boring conference call...at least i got this sketch out if it lol

Very nice!  I just cheat and use apps... lol

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Cool! Nice pic! I like doing things the hard way though....the pencil is more meticulous :)

True that.  I used to be pretty good at sketching and stuff.  Had a sketchbook and everything, just kinda stopped.  Not sure why.

You stopped because its not in ginger nature to sketch when your primary purpose is to steal souls.

No. He stopped because every time he sketched somebody, they disappeared.

Your words are hurtful... they cut like a knife.  Keep it up Nelson and you won't get Halo...  >:D

So it's like the opposite of Simon and the land of chalk drawings? Lol

Where's the fucking like button at?!
Pussy.
Completely.

What do you think this is?  V6p??? ;)

So i'm bringing her in this weekend for an oil change..and i may have some extra cash to fix something else while it's there. It's unlikely that i'll be able to get the suspension parts i need in time.. so i'm not sure what to fix? My display in the top of my dash doesn't work..or the park, reverse,  drive lights in my cluster don't light up either...or i could fix my gas door..but i have a system of opening it now so i'm not concerned about that. Is there any fluids i should change out? It's been a year...or should i just save the $ and bring it back for the suspension parts?

What suspension parts? The shocks? If that's what you're waiting on, do those in conjunction with that other thing we talked about.

Shocks are in...and awesome! But i need sway bar links and compliance bushings...

Ah yes. Those things. I was talking about the other things.

So my car might not even need said parts...i'll find out on Sat...

That's not what I meant. You'll find out Saturday though.

I knew what you meant ;) I wish i could find a good reliable mechanic who doesn't try to give me the shaft! 


 (Besides...that's my husband's job! Hahaha! )

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30 min waiting on hold sketch..

...and some good news from the shop.. (a foreign and strange concept lol) my suspension is fine. I don't need sway bar links, the bushings in the front are cracked but not needed immediately.  He said everything was "pretty tight" :) going to pick her up now! :)

Awesome!

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Alright, this is my stupid question for the week, what is the technical name for this "nightrider" thing, (that's what I call it) and how do I go about making it stay lit up constantly? Is it as easy as changing the fuse? It seems to react to my foot on the gas, which is weird.

I always thought that's called the upper display unit but I can't find the part number on the Honda parts website. As to why it dims, that sounds like a wiring issue not a fuse issue. If it were the fuse, I'm pretty sure it would light up at all.

My car has dimming every now and then I've been chasing it so long I gave up

Denny, the light dimming may be related to faulty solder joints on the circuit board of that display, at least, that was what mine was. Check out this thread:
http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=3959.0 (http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=3959.0)

Nelson, Clemente posted the part# in there also.

Aw cool. It goes dim, and then black..and then comes on bright. Sometimes if I tap the dash above it, it comes on... circuit boards are a little beyond my DIY level...i'll check out the thread :) thanks!

Yeah, i use to push on mine to see when changing tracks lol. When you guys decide to have Z do your retros I can come by and check it out or if you can get it out, you can ship it and i'll check it out and send it back.

Wow, it's on my list of things to fix :) my husband and I are in this "don't buy anything for yourself because xmas is coming" phase. :( he won't let me buy any toys :( I had my finger on the buy button for a black leather MOMO shifter knob today, but he wouldn't let me get it! Next year,.. retros are one of my goals :) i'll let you know :)

That problem you're having sounds akin to a problem I had with my old truck. Fucking cold solder joints. Denny, you gotta get things on the DL. Don't be showing him what you're getting.

Gotcha... lol

So now my gas door won't open at all. There's some lose wires and electrical tape keeping the Y split together...what a half ass job. My regular shop wants to charge me 200 to replace the whole cable. I'm at a half a tank, so I have a few more days to decide......grrrr

That sucks Denny. I wonder how much the part costs. I'd help ya with if you were closer.

The chord is 40 bucks. The dealership wanted 400 dollars..to install. .i was trying not to laugh...i found a DIY online..i think my friend Jason is going to check it out friday..

I have a feeling the cord is probably a PITA to replace but $400 is ridiculous. 

Yeah it looks like a PITA...whats that clear plastic tube that's just hanging behind the fabric over the gas door inside? It just ends...doesn't that belong somewhere? Lol

It's actually not that bad in the sedan.  It's a slightly bigger pain in the coupe because of the rear interior panels.  Not sure about the clear plastic tube.  Pics?

During my "fisting session" in the car, I found a black rubber insert, attached to the side, and the tube fit right in.... i'm guessing that's it's home. I'm giving it another go with my friend Jason tomorrow, I'll take some pics of said random tube and the cruddy wire repair lol

 :wut:

How is it that you have a dirtier mind than me?

I can't help it lol

Its a New England female thing Tim. They all have a dirty mind.

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Here's the mysterious tube, dirty yek!

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And the shitty wire job, ...i'm hoping the problem is where it's been taped...if so, Jason can fix it just by looking at it lol

That tube may be intended to vent gas fumes.

Well I re-connected it lol....wonder how long it was just hanging

That's awesome.  When I lived in New England, I thought most of the girls were a bit frigid.


Yeah, that's the vent tube from the tank for when you fill up. 

So, with the wiring, are you having problems with your lights or anything electrical in the back end of the car?

Everything in the back of the car seems to be operating like normal....

Well one beer lead to another and a million stories lol. Rob has poker tomorrow..so I have all day to try and figure this stubborn gas door out.

let him know I'm angry with him... Never got an invite.

Hit me up if you need help.  I have a service manual, so I can look things up for you.

Thanks Tim :) i'll see how it goes...

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And this is the most beautiful sight i've seen all day! I fixed it! (Hyperventilating ...) I fixed it myself! Omg :D

Congrats! I knew you had it in you.

I took the electrical tape off, one side of the connection was cracked, and it doesn't stay together on it's own. I held it together and re-taped it. Obviously a temporary fix...when I pulled the lever the door popped, I couldn't believe it ....I was like "that's it?" Lol.

So the last shop that "fixed" it just did a ghetto half ass job?

Either one of the two shops I brought it to could have done it.. ugh finding a good mechanic is most difficult.

@ Mike.....

I told him you love the Poker ! They rotate houses, next time it's at our house i'll hold his Ironman action figures hostage until he invites you!  Lol

He's probably scared

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My friend Shawn at work and my car....

You friend Shawn has a 6-speed manual V6? What color is that?

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Not sure....but its very nice :)

It looks like a dark blue or dark gray. Hard to tell.

Our cars are rare.

It's def a dark grey, kind of a dark picture. I want his car....I told him about ECM, he seemed interested but I don't think he's on here yet...

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I can get more pics of it tomorrow in the day light.... :)

Woop, another Graphite Pearl sedan...lucky he's got the 6-6 though

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Shawn's car in the daylight....

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Yay!

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So here is the page that I co-admin :)  This is the first page I've helped manage and I try to keep it interesting. I try to give credit to the photographers and people who own the cars, but it's getting hard as I'm running out of pics I haven't posted before.  And the page is tech deficient, since I don't know enough to dive into a lot of things... But I have 43 Likes! Not bad :)

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I won this! Woohoo! I never win anything!

An adjustable RSB? Who makes it? Specs?

Made by Whiteline part # BHR61.  Unsure if it's a good company or not...

Here's the link to the actual part:
http://www.whitelinesuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BHR61 (http://www.whitelinesuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BHR61)

As for their reputation, I couldn't tell you. How much did you pay for it if you don't mind my asking? Considering its a 20mm RSB, you could have gotten the OEM TLS RSB. Personally, I've never messed with an adjustable RSB so I couldn't tell you much about them.

I won it in a parts giveaway.

Should i have picked the CAI?

Nah. You'll be fine. I've heard mention of Whiteline but like I said, I don't know too much about them. Anyway, after looking through the install PDF, if you're looking for near stock TLS feel, the middle hole on the tangs would probably be the best bet to put the endlinks on. In your case, I would start off with the outer opening for the softer feel then see how it goes from there. This would be your first lowered and modified car right? I can't remember.

This is my first anything car...I've only had my license for 2 years..

Edit: Before anyone asks me how I "lost" my license....I never had it...yes i'm the tard that's worked at 3 or 4 different dealerships and went to car shows with my dad and I was afraid to drive...terrified even...what a dummy...I wanna slap past me in the face, with a brick lol

In that case, definitely go with the softest setting on that RSB. Anything tighter than that and you can most definitely slap yourself across the face with a brick. Being an automotive noob and all.

My shocks are on stiff setting right now..it's a pretty rough ride (i love it) still put the RSB on soft? Do i have to adjust the shocks to soft?

To start, yes. Its already a considerably thicker bar than stock so the chances of oversteer are greater. Your car has a natural tendency to understeer (most cars do thanks to manufacturers designing their cars for the masses). The stiffer and thicker the rear bar is, the easier it is for the ass end of your car to swing out when you don't want it to.

When I had my tein's on softest setting, they would be too bouncy for my tastes.  Reminded me of Dot in Finding Nemo, when she's bouncing on top of the jelly fish going bouncy bouncy bouncy bouncy......

I love Nemo! Well the bar isn't probably going to be installed until next spring....i'll get to add it to my collection in the basement lol Mike i'm catching up! :D

Mike doesn't have stuff in his basement anymore. The new basement is kinda empty.

its in my parents basement right up the road though...

Lol

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I know this is a silly little part, but does anyone have any upper anchor bolt caps hanging around? I can't find any on Ebay, i'm missing my passenger side...

You can probably pick the bolt from the dealer for only a few bucks.

As for the RSB, in all honesty you will probably never feel the difference between the three different settings.    When I upgraded my oem to the TL-S ones, I never really felt a difference.  I was already on stiff coilovers at that point so that might have been why. 

Ike, she's looking for the cap that covers the bolt.

Anyway, like Ike said Denny, you could probably pick it up at AFH for cheap. They're close to you aren't they?

Less than a few miles  away...i'll stop there after work.. ;)

Dot? You mean Dory? :D

Sry for thread jackin' Denny 8-)

Lol I don't mind :)

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Ugh....i found love in Bedford!

Another 6 speed V6.

Nice find.

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Totally broke 175,000 driving around today!

At 70mph and still going strong. Gotta love Hondas!!

Oops....lol didn't even notice my speed..

And this is why people have accidents. Taking pictures while driving. Tsk tsk.

Sorry :( I knew better, and should have pulled over..

We all have lapses. No worries.

Good job resetting your trip meter when you filled up!

Lol I guess you're supposed to? I'll do it from now on ....can I get a second noob prize? Lol

Maybe I'm just anal but I like to calculate my MPGs for every tank. 

Not anal...smart. :)

there's an app for that

That requires one of those fancy smancy smart phones.  I prefer to waste my money on other indulgences. 

I always reset my trip meter as well, I make sure I'm gettin a certain amt every time.

What's up with all this anal talk?  ???

What's wrong with anal talk?

Ugh..I'd love to snag those TSX retros on V6P! If they're still there after xmas...

Denny, why did you delete the previous reply? I thought it was funny.

I thought it was funny too....but because husband...

Lame.

Twas his request... I complied to be a good wife.

Then I told him to fuck off and make me a sandwich.. lol

It was funny. I agree.  It wasn't a bad comment.

Too bad I missed the post.  Busy working on my car.  :okay:


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Yeah. You and the wife will get along just fine. lol

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Sway bar is here!

Yay!!!

Someone is a wino! 

good eye

That's funny.

Actually those bottles are all empty, old. And one of them is filled with rose petals and has a sappy love poem on the front.

But I do have 3 bottles of wine in the fridge lol I've been drinking more beer...

Maintenance required light is on, great :( I just had an oil change! :(

Edit: Found an old thread on here, i'll reset it tomorrow lol

Lol I'm glad you searched it.

As am I. Grasshopper is learning. I feel like a proud father or something.

I just saw this post! ^ dad can I borrow a 20$ for pizza at the mall? Lol jk

A month away from inspection time, i'm going to replace the front brakes, the high pitched squeal is getting under my skin. Also, tomorrow I will have paid off a NHBP front lip! There are no words for my excitement.. :)

Congrats Denny!

Congrats on the lip!

What Nelson and Ariel said.  Congrats Denny!!

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Started drawing Becky on lunch today...work in progress obviously :)

Meh.. There are nicer Accords.

Dat fitment.  ;D

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This thing was bright orange, with yellow flames...i took a sharpie to it on lunch lol

Or several sharpies? Looks like the surface would consume a lot of ink. Cool nonetheless.

Lol thanks! I only used part of 1 sharpie..it took to it better than i thought it would...

Wanna thank everyone for the support on the FB 7th gen page I co-admin.. there's 100+ likes now! :D ...

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I finished this today, and I stared at it for a good hour, seems off to me, but I can't figure out what it is.. maybe I'm being too picky.. not sure.

For an honest critique, the profile of the LHD headlight and fender seems a bit slimmer than the RHD side; the Honda badge looks off center, and the RHD foglight seems out of perspective.

But that's me being nitpicky, and I would also take it with a grain of salt, because I may not know what I'm talking about either.  Overall, I like it; good work!

Yeah I knew it was in that fender/light area, and the H could be moved a little to the left.. I started this on copy paper so I can only erase so many times.. I'll use better paper next time! Fo Shame! lol

Looks good in my book.

Mine to. I cant comment because then extent of my art is stick figures.

The drawing reminds me of Becky. Denny, was Becky the inspiration for this?

It is Becky! So glad you picked up on that! ;)

Woot! What do I win?

Bragging rights?

Or an old christmas cookie...lol

What's a Becky??

It's the car's name. She has her own FB page.

Damn you FB!! Damn youuuu

Hey Nelson: Becky Accord. (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=becky+accord)

Hey cocksman, how am I supposed to infer that you mean Becky Accord by just saying Becky? You know what happens when you assume.

You make an ass out of u and me! Lol

I like it, Denny.  The imperfections make it Picasso-esque :thumbsup:...  I particularly like reflection on the wheel lip at the front driver's side wheel.

I could do without the hellaflush wheels but it looks pretty good overall.   :twocents:

I figured you would've been able to put two and two together based on the sketch and us referring to Becky. Fail on your part sir for not making the match.

I didn't know that Becky was that car.  I figured it was someone's Accord, but didn't care enough to investigate.

I'm also busting Nelson's balls as he should know better.

Trip to the garage today! Oil change, inspection, front brakes...debating on whether i should suck it up and pay to have my passenger window fixed...

I encourage you to pursue Diy. I'll teach you to do brakes and oil. It's easy and you end up with better parts for less money.

I heard the window is a PITA

That depends on what you consider to be a PITA.

You like-eh my balls??

I don't have the time to do  my own oil changes anymore.  I miss doing that. I want a garage, bad!

I don't have time for anything right now..i hate it.

The window is sealed shut to prevent leaks..i don't know if the motor is off track or if the whole thing needs to be replaced...truth is i'm afraid to do it myself.

Late much?

Sigh...i'm gonna try it this summer...i gotta push myself.

Its the only way to learn.

^^ This.  I love DIY.  I have no garage either, although the weather is more accomodating here.

We could have done your brakes in my drive way.

Denny, you're in a very fortunate position now being a new employee at AutoFair Honda. I'm positive that if you get to know Rich, Ryan and Colin, and express a desire to learn, they will be more than glad to help you out. They're all good people over there.

I know i can't wait to start!

Car passed inspection today with flying colors! Jay at the shop said the car looked amazing for it's age/mileage. He said it was refreshing ;)

I sent and email to the seller I bought the lip from, I sent an email on FB also, and I told him he had PM in the for sale thread. I hope he sees one of those! I'm getting nervous at this point, I hope I hear back from him..I don't want to ask for the $ back because I really want this lip...but it might have to come down to that....

Frustrated.

You sent payment through paypal? If you did, I'd suggest give him another day or two to reply. If he does not, fike a claim, you'll find another lip, don't worry.

I did use paypal.. I didn't want to go down this road. He seems like a nice guy, just busy, traveling. I'll wait a few more days and then i'll check out how to file a claim.

:(

Anyone can be nice but they have to get things done. You have 45 days to make a claim from the day you sent the payment. Goodluck :)

and because somebody asked...

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Took my spare set of lights out of the back seat today also, I have a back seat again! :)

I like the decal. You're working at AutoFair? I love those guys. I also call or PM Ryan (on K20a) and he hooks me up as best he can.

Congrats on the new job! Looking at the signature, Where's your front grille?

I have a grillcraft grill, like Ryan's. (Accordguy04) It's like a mesh. :)      Yes! I'll be working at Autofair in 2 weeks! Everyone I've met from Autofair has been really nice so far.  ;D

:( Sorry Mike, with the new house and the new job, and Rob's surgery I thought I would just get it taken care of. I probably spent more than I should have, it's all good.

You wait! After we move and I'm settled I'll have much more time to travel and do some DIY stuff :) Which I can't wait for!

it wasn't meant to criticize. Just letting you know I / we are around to help.

^Troof.

You guys are awesome, I hope I can help as much in return someday, or in another way :) 

I know we are. We're all awesome!!

You included!

Cough employee discounts cough cough  ;)

If i can...i will! :D

MY LIP IS HERE! I'M PICKING IT UP TODAY!

Woohoo!

I fit the lip in my car....not sure how...should be a fun ride home lol

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I am building sex in my basement :D

Now if I could only get that stupid bumper painted....

You're doing it wrong!! That's not how to build it!

Pretty sure I'm doing it right hahah!  ;)

Disregard the crap in the basement...

Nelson, what do you know about building cars? :D

Or sex... From what you've told us.

Zing!

I know plenty about the horizontal tango!!

Not saying it like that you don't.

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Got a crazy idea, will this engine cover fit my cah? :)

Yah.

Well...something bent on the right front side, and both front bushings are torn. Having all replaced.

Sounds like fun time was had.

Not by me lol.

So long as fun times were had (doesn't matter by who), its okay.

I don't want to pay 350 for someone else's fun time. I don't even know the fockers lol

What got bent exactly?

I'll let you know as soon as i pick up the paperwork. Something around my right front brake area.

Alright.."Test-drove confirmed noise from LF found backing plate bent in touching rotor - repositioned. Recommend front control arm bushings (LF torn) Recommend both. Control arm shaft and bushing remove and replace. "   and it drives like a new car! :)

Thats not too bad Denny. Hope they didn't charge you much for that diagnostics. I had a rock stuck in mine a few winters back

Good thing it was a relatively simple job. The labor is the killer though.

Yup 336 worth of it. Can't wait til I'm an official Autofairian and I can use my discount!

You'll definitely learn a lot from those guys too.  Good group with a lot of knowledge there at AFH parts.

Seat belt buckle getting replaced free of charge :) also, the car had a P1298 code hiding in the background. Something about high voltage and the electronic load detector. No check engine light right now, but the silly fuse box is like 500 + bucks! Pray the light stays off! Lol

Yeah. The seat belt issue that a lot of Accords have is a warranty replacement since the restraint system has a lifetime warranty.

Sucks about the fuse box. If you need one, look up Beaver's in North or South Carolina. They're a Honda/Acura specific salvage yard. I got the $600 Accord Hybrid EPS harness from them for about $200.

I could go somewhere with that but I won't.

Thanks Tim! I don't need one right now...and hopefully i won't in the future. :)

So I couldn't deal with my stockness anymore and I put my front lip on. Only now it's raining lol and i'm trying to find a way to secure it better, currently there's one screw in each side, I don't feel good about this. Any suggestions? My lip didn't come with hardware. I was going to wait until the body work was fixed and everything was perfect, well it probably won't ever be perfect so i've decided I'd rather just enjoy it :)

There should be four or five bolts that go underneath the car. I think they're 10 mm bolts.

Yup, that's what I need... i'm going to visit the parts dept tomorrow, and avoid the highway on the way to work lol...

Two screws go on each side by the bumper edge. If that makes any sense.

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Far from perfect, will fit better tomorrow :)

Looks good Denny! A front lip makes any Accord look so much better.

 :like:

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Portrait I did of my grandmother :)

That looks great, Denny.  I'm sure she would've loved it.  She looks like a wonderful person.

That portrait is awesome!  ... And what Brian said. :)

Nice portrait. Love it

So I picked up my car today, and I feel like a giant asshole, because I guess someone had welded a bunch of the bolts/screws/whatever. So it really gave them a hard time. (Does it ever not give anyone a hard time?) Good news is i'll never have to pray my gas door opens again. I feel bad for causing service a headache though. :(

Huh....run that by me one more time?

I had AFH fix my gas door cable, when they got inside some turd nugget had welded the bolts or whatever on the inside. He said it gave them a real hard time, I just felt bad because they were helping me out.

Giant asshole huh? Wouldn't a small asshole be better? Just sayin'.

I never feel bad because I pay them cash. It's their job. Nobody feels bad when I do my job.

Can I compromise and be a medium sized assholio? Lol

No. It's go big or go home time.

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That'll do.

Glad you got your fuel filler door fixed though. Next item on the list is....?

Double retros.....

And now i have a leak inside coming from the roof...discouraged!

I.am.not.giving.up!

Sunroof drain tube is probably clogged.

Is that easy to get to?

Open the sunroof and I think it's in one of the two front corners.

^This. Probably both front corners tbh.

Cool. I'll check after work.. thanks guys! :)

It drains out from your front wheel wells. If you don't see anything physically stuck in the hole, try pouring some water down it and check to see if it is draining out from the wheel well or not. 

Denny, passenger side drain tube is in the front and the drivers side is towards the rear.

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/attachment.php?s=617b12bf279fe5ae26d9f215f0902df0&attachmentid=19199&d=1237836405

See here

I found the driver's side tube, and I blew some air through it, then poured some water. It came out right behind my wheel, hopefully I unclogged the clog. I'll find out the next time it rains...

Thanks for the link i'm going to check it out now...

Also, I was really amazed at how easily the interior pillar came off...

I had no idea the sunroof had drain tubes. This might be why my sunroof drips occasionally. I'm going to have to try this as well...

You could always get Rob to sit inside the car and then you run the hose over your roof.

^^ That's a win win.  Either you prove the clog is gone or he gets soaked.   :D

Great meeting both you and rob today!!

Likewise! Was nice to meet you too :)

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The body shop is a scary place. ^^ this is just to fix my front end. Granted it's before the discount but still......

Ouch, that's a lot. What work is the quote for?

To figure out why everything is misaligned, and to have everything repainted. One fender is just a lost cause, and the other might be covered by Honda because of all the cracks in it. But they're not sure exactly what the issue is until they take it apart..

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Ok, this is getting a bit frustrating. Nov 2012 I bought a foglight kit (2d) from Amazon. I didn't open the box. My bad I know! Last weekend I finally got around to having someone help me install them. I talked to the AFH parts dept and the kit is discontinued, but some parts are available. Not the bracket. I emailed the seller and I got the "oh well it's past 90 days too bad" answer. Does anyone know where I might be able to get this bracket(s) without buying a whole new kit? I'm not sure if I should be mad at myself or not...probably..

Buy new kit on amazon if available then return kit with missing parts.

:like:

But that's lying! I can't do it :(

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Headlight update, here's a progress pic :)

I want to replace my fogs soon,  only need the lens tho.  Wanna go half when I'm ready?

I'm still trying to email the seller. If nothing becomes of it, sure i'll go half with you :) Were you going to get OEM fogs?

Idk, maybe.

I cheaped out and got the 40 dollar fogs lol but I know the OEM ones are like 275.00...   D:

Yeah I have the eBay ones and they have been on since '07-'08. I may go with them again.

Is this one of those zip ties are my friend instances? I'm itchin to go out there and try to finish the job. Lol

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Some progress pics I got today.. next week some more work, then the week after that maybe installation! :D

Nice!

Looking Good nice sharp cut off

Who is doing your retros denny?

A kid named Chris who lives up by the lakes in Alton Bay NH. :) He's "the lighting guru" :)

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Me next to one of the techs at work, Pros.  Say hi if you see him at Honda Day!

Nice clean civic, you don't see too many of those!

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Progress pic! Is it done yet? Huh huh? Shootin for the 25th for the install.

Nice!

Looks good Denny. What bezels are being used for the low beams?

The low beams have E55 shrouds painted black. At first I thought it was too much black, but the more i look at it the more i like it. I really won't know how i feel about it until it's in the car.

Nice progress on the retro, Denny.  Can't wait for the install and output pictures :thumbsup:

I like it

I pull up to the service bay at Honda and I can't get my key out of the ignition. It's totally stuck. Great! Lol at least it happened in the Honda service dept! Lol

Da fuq? It doesn't turn back all the way or its stuck in the lock?

It turns, engine starts and shuts off. Just can't pull the key out after it's off. So weird!

I've seen that before. Usually happens if your shifter isn't all the way seated in the park position.

God i hope it's something simple.

It was your car trying to tell you not to let the dealer service it!

Lol. You were right, it was my shifter not registering that it was in park. Changed the transmission fluid too! All is well...whew...

Now where's my money for diagnosing correctly?  ;D

Uh..check is in the mail lol

..i guess i have cracked motor mounts too.. next purchase i guess!

I need some of that Internet money too!!

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Tyler's VW and me, .. makes me look like i went back to stock height lol.

First page updated mod list and pics with retros. Friday I pick up some black TSX mirrors, and then I'm on to hunt down some motor mounts.  :droid: I'm starting to think I should do something with my grill, I've had a few people say it looks like it's missing something.  :hmm:

Car wouldn't start this morning. I think it's a power issue. Hit the battery connections like Z suggested and it slowly came back to life. It was sitting in the grass all weekend. I moved it off the grass and let it run for a bit. I ended up getting a ride to work just to be safe. I'll look at it when i get home,  hopefully it'll be ok.

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Finally had the chance to take some more pics.

The headlights look awesome Denny! Is the second picture with both projectors on?

No :( i'm not operating at full power, I had a ballast that randomly stopped working, waiting for a new one - and then I will be able to get the TSX's up and running.

QUADS!! :thumbsup:

Looking good Denny

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Full power! Finally, one ballast is still behaving a little funny but TRS said it was fine. Oh well, i'll replace somewhere down the line i'm sure.

Full cutoff shots!

Btw, you get that alignment yet?

Lol I will take pics :)

Nope, will schedule alignment after Oct 11th. ....Actually, I have to check my NTB package that I got, and see if I get a free one.

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That's all I got for now, sorry for the crappy phone pic!

The car is coming along nicely Denny. :thumbsup:

That retro looks good, Denny.  More pix of the cutoff please? :)

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Cell phone pic of the cutoff.

Looks good. Are you enjoying it so far?

Yes ;) the reflection in cars in front of me throws me off. I'm like. Oh, it's me lol.

I love how it picks up road signs so well, even at a distance. Visibility is great.

Mod list updated, and a new pic. Still have to change my fog light bulbs.

Update: picking up a NHBP undamaged 07 trunk this upcoming Monday. So the only thing I need is the rear bumper, and some parts for wiring up my tails. As soon as the weather is clear of the awful white stuff I'm off to the body shop to get all the dents fixed and the front end as well. :)

Edit: In an effort to better understand my engine, or any internal combustion engine, I purchased a plastic kit from Smithsonian. Lots of little plastic parts, and probably not the best representation of the heavy greasy engine. But half way through it now, I can understand how important a timing belt is, and an oil pan. I'm still building and i've had to take it apart twice already. It's frustrating and fun lol.

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I had such a great day at the garage.  It was very enlightening. I guess all this happened since my inspection a month ago #suspiscious

Second opinion perhaps?

If that's true, how is it drive able? I would also get a second opinion.

Yup. The service advisor I was working with left. I believe the cv boot and sway bar links. My steering has felt a little off. But I'm getting a second opinion on the rest.

OK update: I have collected all the parts I need to finish the 7.5 rear conversion. I got a black trunk lid and bumper from Brown's Salvage yard in Winchendon MA (highly recommend this place) and I got the tails from a member in V6P. I'll have my friend Jason help with the wiring and some rusty bolts.

Also...May 11th I'm dropping the car off at a local body shop. They're keeping it most of the week. They're going to fix all the dents on the car and find out what's up with my front end. Replacing the front with an 06 bumper and grill. I know I'll have to mod my lip to fit. ;) I can't friggin wait!

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Finished the 7.5 conversion last weekend with Rob's help. ;) it looks weird I know. It took less than 4 hours with the two of us working on it. The tail lights were fairly straighforward, the new bumper attached the same as the old, and the trunk was only 4 bolts and some wires. I think we blew a fuse while messing with the trunk. I'll know more tomorrow. The new trunk opens and closes a lot smoother than my old one.

Looking good Denny!  Once it hits the body shop, it is going to look great. 

Nice work Denny. It'll be ready for next month, right?

Body work will be done, might still be running around on stock wheels though lol

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Picked the car up today! They couldn't get to every dent, I'll have to go back some other time. They said it was a wiring nightmare. Warren said to give him a break from my car and call him in a few months. They fixed a bunch of things they didn't need to. So I def appreciate it. My next thing is OEM fog lights and the elusive 7.5 rear lip!

Nice!

Dope !

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I can't stop taking pics. A little headlight resurfacing soon. Hoping to get tires the first week of June if life doesn't get in the way ROFL. We all know how that goes lol

I thought you got that rear panel dent fixed?

Well...they couldn't get to all of it. He said to bring it back in a few months to give him a break from it Lol #oldmanproblems

A few months?!  Is it a family member or something doing it on the side?

That's what happens when you buy a car that the previous owner had beaten with a bat. I don't blame the old man for wanting a break.

No not a family member. Just a retired 70+ year old guy with a body shop. Lol. I guess I don't blame him either..

Looks really good, denny

So update time. In a mad dash to get my summer wheels on before this past Saturday, i dropped the car off in Manchester and picked it up Friday. Tires mounted, and installed. To be honest the wheels are wider than I expected. This whole thing has been a very much learn as I go lol.. I'm higher than I was when I dropped the car off. I really like the flush look, and I'm not sure what I'm going to do at this point. What have we learned from this children? 9.5 is too wide. 8 is better ROFL. Here's some pics..

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Then I drove the car home.... ROFL. So then this happened..

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Many thanks to F-Auto in Whitman MA!!! Sam is such a nice guy, and saved my butt!! I was really nervous to do this on my own. Don't hate lol..

Here's a few pics from this weekend!!!! :D

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So yeah, I'm thinking I have a few options. I can either take it as a learning experience, and just work towards getting new wheels, go a bit lower to close the gap, OR get some small fender flares and go lower. I'm checking out each option. I love the view from the side, although i think it's a little high.  Honest Thoughts?? It's ok, I can take it... ROFL..  On a positive note, the car drives a lot smoother and quieter, and new fog lights should be here this week.

I like the new wheels.  Maybe go a bit lower.  I'd skip the fender flares though. 

I can't believe that guy didn't put the car on jack stands to roll the fenders...

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Updates and etc.. Got everything ready to work on my fog lights with my friend Jason. Come to find out the 03 fog harness in my car is pinned differently than the 06 harness from the new set. The old switch was melted and was betting stuck:

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Behold the warpage Lol. Ended up using a lighter and pliers and bent it back into shape. We get the switch working and go to install the lights only to find that the boxes for my headlights are so close to my fog light holes that the lights won't fit. :/
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My front bumper was riveted on by the body shop. So there was no taking off of the bumper to relocate the boxes. Fog light install stops there Lol

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On another note, these ended up in my trunk this weekend ;) Z rocks! I have some driveway patching to do before these are installed. #lower

Love it

#lower!! Nice Denny!

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Photo by #danmack at Import Faceoff in Epping NH this past Sunday. ;)

Looks much better at that height. ;)

Just needs a rear wing now Denny, looks good. That car has come a long way.

Sweet!!! TCC on the rise  :flip:

...awesome kodak as I said before  ;)

I agree Z! Rear wing is in the works! Have to wait for them to be made

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Some pics from this past weekend in NY :) Finally met Striking and a few other people. Already can't wait til next year :)

nice accord..I have one like it, minus the navi.

I am curious though..why did you spend so much money on wheels and body stuff, when you could've spent the same or a bit more to get the horrible dents out of the side panel..?

I am not calling you out or anything..I once had a prelude which had a giant, deep dent in the rear quarter panel. It always bugged me till the day i got rid of the car...
It is an expensive job, but you'll love your car way more after the job.

If i made an actual salary, i would actually pay my local body shop to take each and every ding out of my cars body..I also love my cm7

anyways, welcome to the forum.
P.S. Excuse me if this subject has already been discussed..

It has already been discussed extensively. You should've seen the car when she first bought it. The previous owner's gf/ex wife/whatever beat the ever living shit out of the car with a baseball bat or something along those lines.

Oh believe me. I am more than aware of the dents and have gotten many quotes and have even looked at quarter panels in junk yards. Yes the car was hit with a baseball bat, don't worry it'll get fixed :)

Nice pictures.  You car is dying for a good polish Denny.

I've got the polishing tools if you want to learn... Also be careful when considering quarter panel replacement. Even a junk yard panel will be very expensive and the often have rust issues at the welds (like mine...)

It was just an option I was exploring. I'm trying every avenue. I've been talking with a few people about trading a large art job for the repairs. Worst case scenario it'll get fixed at tax time.

Is PDR not an option? 

PDR wanted to charge 1k just for the quarter panel. They said it was a big job

Whoa!  Screw that. 

That's what I said. :( My search for a reasonable resolution continues.

New panel will be more than 1k. Have you considered trying to pull it yourself

My friend Jason actually helped me pull out half of it. Yes it used to be worse. I have thought about trying to get behind the interior panels and push it out

Don't know if you can get it from inside. Worth a shot though

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May 4th.. it's going down, going under the knife!!! Won't see the car for a few weeks but I'll be able to drop by and take pictures. This is such a dream come true. I'm going to lose my $#!/ when I pick it up!

Finally!  That's great news Denny.

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Test fitting! Putting parts in the car to get ready for monday. Tail light, spoiler, pillars etc. This is the longest week!

#datlip

can't wait to see the final result !

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Yikes! Lol. Make sure they use some enamel or something on all those rust areas behind the bumper. GL Denny.

Looks almost like hail damage since there are so many spots. 

Someone else said gun shot holes lol.

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So are they repainting the whole car?

Yes they are :D muahahahah

Changing color?!

I thought about it. But no. Keeping it nhbp ;) i don't want to change it's "personality"

Nice, probably cheaper to stay with the stock color anyway.  I'd get one of those 3M clear films installed on that front end to keep it looking perfect.

I could have gone with a different flake color. I was thinking about gold but in a certain light it kind of looked like poop. Lol

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"After all the body work is done it'll get sealed like the dodge in the background of the picture then it should be block sanded to double check for dents then resealed base coat and clear then it should get wet sanded and buffed."

Here's an update, talking to an aquiantance who does body work, he said they're doing a good job. Seems like there's a lot of work left to do. I'm guessing they will need to keep it another week.

So happy for you!

Same here. Really happy for you Denny!!

Thanks guys! It's been sealed! Ready for paint and hopefully pickup this week! It's been super emotional lol

I bet. Don't rush it though. Let them take their time.  It'll come out better like that.

Make sure you check it real good for any paint defects, like orange peel, paint runs, dust/dirt in the paint and over spray. 

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Silver surfer! Lol It was hard but I asked if this could be my last pic from the shop. I don't want to ruin the surprise :)

What's orange peel?

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The paint has the texture of an orange peel.  It means they didn't do a very good job wet-sanding and buffing. 

It looks like they did a good job covering areas that shouldn't be painted so over-spray shouldn't be a problem. 

Thanks for the pic Ike! The visual definitely helps. I've seen that before.

Looking good!! Me likey

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I just.....I Wanna lick it. Can I just lick it??

It's your car. You can do whatever you want behind closed doors. Don't ask, don't tell.

You can even have an axel foley moment and stick a banana in the tail pipe

Denny saw all the updated Instagram post of your car. I am so happy for you ! Your car will come back looking mighty fine !

Thanks! Tomorrow could be the day! We'll see :)

Edit: I'm picking it up in a few hours!!! #gonnalosemyshit

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Some of you have already seen some pics :) but here's a few full body shots for my ECM fam :) #stfuaboutthesteelies lol Yes my priority is my wheels, and fixing my windows.

Looks amazing Denny

Congrats

Looking good.

Looks good overall, but is that a bunch of orange-peel on the trunk in the last pic?

Is it? Or is it just the picture? 

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Better shot

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Mmm but edit: the car is amazing for all the work they did in a month. I'm happy with it

Slight amount of orange peel is normal. Be easy, lady. Lol.

I get that now. Sorry I am dumb in the ways of the mystical body shop. I had no idea what to expect haha

I see a bit of orange peel on the trunk but that is about it.  Looks good overall. 

Photoshoot time?!

Yes photoshoot! I giant step forward a few steps back: Driver's window is shot. Apparently everything needs to be replaced. Track, glass and motor. Also, my NAV is gone. It's ok...I'm exploring other options. Lol

Looks great!

Looking good there Denny.

Hope your talking about the car creep?

 :laugh:

Lol.. eh the car has gotten all the attention recently, not my fitness quest haha

Car was lowered today. I think I need to lower some more in the front. Also I picked up a lense cleaning disk for the nav DVD player in the trunk. Fingers crossed that works!

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Some pics I took messing around with the Rebel behind the hubby's school.

Nice pics "Denise"

....and I am talking about your car, just in case Mike gets any ideas  ;)

Good stuff.

Looking at pics on the first page and then looking at pics on the last page, it seems like it is two completely different cars. 

Time for some side by side comparison photos.

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Tada!

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Cut off the end of those zips ties!

Stupid plate. I got pulled over for the first time ever because it was missing. I'm not happy with any of the mounting options I've found online.

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Busted NAV update: my friend Jason took the DVD player from the trunk and opened it up. The lens was cloudy, so it was cleaned wirh q-tips and rubbing alcohol. He put everything back together and we re-connected all the wires.

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The NAV was searching for satellites!  It's back! And I also have AC controls back!

But....

I still have no audio. :( (radio, voice commands etc.) Through researching today there seems to be a 5 digit anti-theft code that I need.

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I have to try the above to unlock the radio, I'm so close!!!

I got the radio serial # and went online and got the 4 digit code and the anti theft code. I tried both, they didn't work....I called Honda of America. Who basically walked me through everything I just did and nothing worked. They have opened a case with the tech department and he is supposed to call me tomorrow. There could be another code that works, or the system is not accepting any codes, and the head unit needs to be replaced :(

I remember when I got my car from a used car dealership, it didn't have the code. I took it to honda and got the navi code, but the radio code didn't work. They used the vin and serial numbers and still no luck. When I went back to where i got the car, they contacted the honda dealership that they do business with and was able to get it. Not sure how tho. Also, what anti-theft code is it asking for? I have 4 digit code that's typed into the navi and another 4 digit that you use the tune knob to enter into the radio.

It's weird Rich, I've been using the same 4 digit code to unlock my radio for the last 4 years. All of a sudden it's not taking it.

So the display lights up super bright on the way home yesterday, and it displays a "0" which looks weird, so I think what the hell, i'll try my radio code again....and the wacko car took it!?!? WTH. I have no idea, but my radio is back !!  #woohoo

I think you have a short, bad connection or flaky solder connection like I had with my display. Then of course there's always Gremlins.

^What he said.

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So this happened... haha!

Winter car!! 07 Subaru Impreza sedan :D

Welcome to the Subie family.

Thanks! I'm having a few minor issues with it. Alarm going off and I'll need to do brakes soon. But I'm really liking it :)

Subaru Oner Starter Pack
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 :D

 
Nice beater Denny!  How much did it run you?

About 5500, which I'm making payments on. It's the super base model. No bells, no extras.

Congrats on the subie.  Agree with Tim on the starter pack. Definitely need that

... found the burning smell in the Subie, it needs head gasket work. I got a 2k estimate for that and a few other things. It seems, the seller is taking care of it! Fingers crossed!

#thimbsupandfingerscrossed

Was it a private seller or a dealership?  If it was a private seller that was really lucky of you.

It was a small dealership, like maybe 3 or 4 people in the whole place, but they have an inspection station and all the same dealership paperwork.

Oh okay.  Well that's awesome

I feel like this is the Accord all over again. Same thing, it needed 2k right out of the gate.

Updated a few things on the first page. Nothing at the moment to report, I've spent a lot of January talking to people, shops etc. I have a few things that have come in the mail.

I'm having the worst time finding someone or a shop that will help with the TSX dash install. One guy quoted me 800 to 1200 (I know it's going to be a big job) he didn't want to do it at first lol
I'll keep searching for a while, waiting on emails from a few other places, but I may have to hang that project up for a while.

This project is impossible. No one wants to touch it. "Sounds like some pimp my ride shit" ok. Scrap that idea lol

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Hello all, update been parts collecting. Still haven't got the summer wheels entirely on but I'm feeling pretty good about this weekend :)

Dynamat is here and the last batch (hopefully) of feathers on the way, so I can finally get the headliner back in.

Having issues with my spoiler, I'm pretty sure the body shop kind of screwed it up by drilling holes in it.

Multiple things going on at once per usual lol

Keep up the good work.

Ju can dooeet ;)

Where did you get your radiator cover done? I've been looking for a place to hydro dip a few pieces of my car.

Maine Coast Customs! He's in Naples Maine, awesome customer service!(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160414/38c786aaace9a4a47b908ad3a9e2ed35.jpg)

I wonder how well the dip hold up on high heat parts like calipers.

Thanks Denny!

Looks hawt!

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Thanks! I love it! :)

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Absolutely gorgeous Denny. THIS is a look I like.

NICE!!!

DROOL

 :o

Car looks fantastic

Thanks guys! :)

Ugh, some of you know...i curbed my wheel driving through a local college campus and it's not fixable -__-. Luckily I have a spare. The damaged wheel will be made into a sweet end table.

I haven't done much else with the car this year. I bought a set of inspires in early spring, they're sitting, waiting. I also replaced the alternator with some help from my friend Henry and I upgraded the battery to a V6 battery. There's still time left in the year so who knows lol

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