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Title: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on April 20, 2011, 09:44:57 PM Real Name: Ryan
Ride: 2004 Honda Accord EX-L (CM8) Color: Sapphire Blue Pearl Engine: J30A4 Tranny: KA6MT Status: Maintenance Mode (no more plans for it, just keep her on the road, shouldnt be too hard) Location: Bethlehem, PA Occupation: Advance Auto Parts, Retail Parts Pro Interests: Cruisin, workin on the car, Xbox, Listenin to music, guitar, movies, shootin pool, drinkin and just hangin out havin a good time. Awards: None to date. Mods Installed: Exterior - Blackhoused Headlights - 8000k HID kit ( VVME.com) - Yellow LED front turn signals - LED License Plate Bulbs - Oem Decklid spoiler - Oem Thule Roof Rack w/ snowboard attachment - Grillcraft upper and lower mesh inserts - Black Painted Rear Honda Emblem Black, Debadged rest of car - Summer Wheels: '09 Honda Accord coupe EX wheels wrapped in Hankook Ventus V12 Evo Tires (215/45/17) - Winter Wheels: Painted 7th Gen 6-6 Wheels Graphite Gray, wrapped in Blizzak WS-40 tires (215/55/17) - Slave cylinder mod Performance - K&N CAI - Richie's V2 PCD - Richie's V1 J pipe - Borla CBE w/ 3rd cat test pipe - Cosmo Racing Short Shifter Adapter - Torque Solutions Shifter Bushings - Smalser OEM Motor mounts (Front and Passenger Side) filled with Polyurethane Suspension - Function and Form Type 1 coilovers - 20mm/25mm (Fr/Rr) Ichiba V2 spacers - TL Front (27.2mm) Sway bar and TL-S Rear (20mm) sway bar Audio - GROM iPod Interface Mods Waiting for install: - Ingalls rear camber arms Future Mods and Plans: - Drive her and keep her running Car History: - Bought in Summer of 2009 with 55xxx miles - Oil changed every 5k (Mobil 1 5w-20 and M1 Filter) - No repairs done to car since purchased (besides normal wear items) knock on wood... - Dyno'd last fall: 232 whp, 196 wtq Pictures: (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/aap3.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/aap1.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/0913091505.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/0913091504a.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/0421001853.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/0422001917.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/0601002017.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/0612001601_0001.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/0617001118a.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-03-19_18-28-23_755.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-03-28_12-30-15_986.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-04-12_17-34-25_123.jpg) This... (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/0612000952a.jpg) Plus This... (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/0612001104.jpg) Equals This... :D (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/0612001311.jpg) My False Low... Snow rutts in the alley goin into work. (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/0210011221.jpg) Front passengerside tire up on a ramp. (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-03-27_14-31-52_385-1.jpg) Dynosheet: (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/dynojet.jpg) Winter Mode: (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/blizz4.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/7th Gen Accord/blizz2.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-03-02_12-25-40_784.jpg) And here's my first love, my 5th gen coupe. Dad bought her new in december of '93 and held onto her til I turned 16, loved that car and now she's layin in a junk yard somewhere (guy I sold her to got slammed by some old lady and they claimed it a total loss). (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/8118110051_large.jpg) Videos: AutoX Videos (http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/?action=view¤t=facebookYourVideosMyautocrossrunHQ.mp4) (http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/?action=view¤t=facebookYourVideosMyautocrossrunTake2HQ.mp4) Dyno Video (http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/?action=view¤t=facebookVideosPostedbyKennethBentonRachkosDynoHQ.mp4) Underpass Flyby (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/th_facebookVideosPostedbyKennethBentonRachkohitsVtecintunnelHQ_1.jpg) (http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/?action=view¤t=facebookVideosPostedbyKennethBentonRachkohitsVtecintunnelHQ_1.mp4) Runnin the mountains of PA in my 5th Gen (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/th_facebookVideosPostedbyKennethBentonDrivingSlowCarsFast_3.jpg) (http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/?action=view¤t=facebookVideosPostedbyKennethBentonDrivingSlowCarsFast_3.mp4) Got the exhaust all situated. Heres some vids of my '04 6-6 with Richie's V2 PCDs, V1 J pipe, Test pipe and Borla catback. LOVE IT! :D (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/th_2011-08-21_14-36-50_89.jpg) (http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/?action=view¤t=2011-08-21_14-36-50_89.mp4) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/th_2011-08-21_14-37-39_863.jpg) (http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/?action=view¤t=2011-08-21_14-37-39_863.mp4) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/th_2011-08-21_14-38-54_868.jpg) (http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/?action=view¤t=2011-08-21_14-38-54_868.mp4) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/IMG_20121107_070011.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/20121107_081101.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/20121107_081121_HDR.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/20121111_165228_HDR.jpg) Title: Re: Intro: New guy from PA Post by: Mike on April 20, 2011, 09:50:34 PM First post is a profile in my book that means props for you!!! Welcome to ECM, and enjoy your stay!
Title: Re: Intro: New guy from PA Post by: gargantula99 on April 20, 2011, 10:38:35 PM Welcome to the elite Ryan.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 Post by: CrackerTeg on April 21, 2011, 08:12:01 AM First post is a profile in my book that means props for you!!! Welcome to ECM, and enjoy your stay! I'm in complete agreement. Best way to start off with us bro. Welcome to the elite. As for the link you spotted in another forum, was it in my sig?Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 Post by: accordguy04 on April 21, 2011, 08:59:24 AM No, it was in some guys picture for the camber kit he's sellin. I remembered last night cause I saw his seller post on here. Still don't remember his name. Haha
And thanks guy, im likin it already, just what I needed... another forum to waste my time in instead of working. ;) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 Post by: jdmaccord on April 21, 2011, 10:18:54 AM Welcome to the forum and hope to see you at some events.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 Post by: CrackerTeg on April 21, 2011, 10:51:22 AM Oh. That would be Eric aka CYANiDE.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 Post by: accordguy04 on April 21, 2011, 04:28:57 PM That'd be him. lol Remind me to thank him for opening me up to this world of the Elite! :)
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 Post by: CrazyCreashunz on April 22, 2011, 12:35:44 AM Welcome!
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 Post by: accordguy04 on April 22, 2011, 09:00:03 AM Taanks. I have my dyno video and some autox videos I wanna post up, just havin trouble gettin em, but as soon as I get em up, I'll let ya guys know.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 Post by: accordguy04 on April 25, 2011, 12:19:40 AM Hey guys,
added some AutoX (first time last summer), my dyno vid, an underpass flyby, and runnin the mountains of PA in my 5th Gen. The last two wouldn't actually post the video like the first three did... no idea why. So I just posted the links. Enjoy! Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 Post by: accordguy04 on April 25, 2011, 09:21:55 PM Painted my calipers and the top hats to my rotors black today. Put it off for so long, but gotta say, it was pretty easy, and makes the car look so much better! Black > Rusty Orange any day! haha. Got a lot of overspray on the rotors, but after like a week of drivin, it will all grind off so whatever. Heres some pics, sorry for the crappy phone pics in a cramped space.
Front (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-04-25_19-33-54_281.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-04-25_20-08-26_535.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-04-25_20-48-22_51.jpg) Rear (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-04-25_19-33-30_549.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-04-25_20-07-41_280.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-04-25_20-48-22_51.jpg) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 Post by: accordguy04 on April 26, 2011, 10:22:37 PM Slapped on my spacers 20mm Fr, 25mm Rr. Love the way they look! Def helps the look of the car. Thought the 20s look a bit big for the front, but took it out and she ain't rubbin at all. :) Here's some before and after shots.
Front (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-04-26_17-59-04_744.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-04-26_17-58-32_338.jpg) Rear (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-04-26_17-58-55_233.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-04-26_17-58-46_784.jpg) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/042711090849.jpg) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 Post by: accordguy04 on June 03, 2011, 01:36:50 PM Had my TL Front (27.2mm) and Rear (20mm) sway bars installed yesterday with new end links all around. The car feels great! Significantly less body roll and it shows. Before I put the sway bars on my rear driverside fender would rub on the tire (25mm spacer in the rear) it wasn't rubbing bad and there was no noticeable wear, but you def heard it and it was worse with a full car. Well I hit some on/off ramps last night after pickin the car up and I hit em pretty hard and had NO rubbing. Which is great news, so we'll see how it does with people in it to see it I'm gonna have to roll the rear fenders.
Takin a break off from the Moddin for a while to try to get my bank account up to good standings again. But hopin to have Richie's PCDs and Long tube J pipe on by end of summer for the Sloppy Mechanic's Fall Dyno Day. O0 Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: Exhaust Vids) Post by: accordguy04 on November 11, 2011, 05:15:58 PM Did a wash and wax to prepare for the snowy/salty season. Also decided to put my snowboard rack back on in preparation for some boardin. But no snow yet so I put something else up it until then...
My phone takes terrible pics, everything comes out blue! Oh wait! ;) (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-11-11_14-06-57_878.jpg) She cleans up nice from 5-10 feet away. haha (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-11-11_14-38-30_767.jpg) Ready to shred. (http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/Rachko87/2011-11-11_14-38-47_432.jpg) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: Exhaust Vids) Post by: b_beau_09 on November 12, 2011, 01:11:04 PM There seems to be some type of satanic flag hanging from the front of your house ryan.. :flip:
You need a front lip.. It gives the car a completely different look. but it's nice to see a cm so shiny! nice work. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: Exhaust Vids) Post by: accordguy04 on November 12, 2011, 11:43:29 PM Lol, thanks B, I want a lip so bad.. but its gotta wait. If I would get it, I would need a whole new front bumper, mine has vertical scratches all over it and looks like hell. So if I'm gonna get a nice lip Im gonna need to replace that too. I found a place online, I think it was around $400 for both painted, OEM honda. So maybe once I get a new job. ;)
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: Exhaust Vids) Post by: accordguy04 on November 12, 2012, 07:17:15 AM Profile updated. Mods list and a few pics.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: 11/12/12) Post by: HEcreated487 on April 24, 2013, 04:38:46 PM Dude, you need to update your profile now. ???
BTW, found this article interesting... http://www.autoguide.com/car-comparisons/2013-toyota-camry-vs-2013-honda-accord-2580.html (http://www.autoguide.com/car-comparisons/2013-toyota-camry-vs-2013-honda-accord-2580.html) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: 11/12/12) Post by: accordguy04 on April 24, 2013, 05:01:56 PM Lol yeah...
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 2 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on May 02, 2013, 11:10:38 PM A bit late but here's my new 2013 Accord Sport Sedan (2.4L I-4, 6MT). I got tired of fixing my 7th gen and needed something more reliable and more fuel efficient for my commute to work. They litterally rolled it off the showroom floor for me to test drive and I took it off the lot with 25 miles on the ticker.
It came with the HFP aero kit (front, sides and rear lip kit) with a decklid spoiler and 18" Sport wheels. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/u4a5ubap.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/ydajetys.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/myryba4a.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/uqeru5ev.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/u5aqyme3.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/yvevesys.jpg) That new car shine (hood)! (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/mebu5aja.jpg) First little mod was replacin the parking lights (LED look a likes) with a Blue bulb for a little accent. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/aqy9ypud.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/my2u2ydy.jpg) Then I added College Hill Hondas Homelink mod. Its just a homelink button set powered by a battery instead of hardwired. I don't really have anything planned for it as of now... but I did just find out that AFE just released and Axleback exhaust and an intake... so well see how long I can hold off. Other than that, probably get some HIDs, prolly 6000k this time. I liked the blue of the 8000k but it was kinda hard to see when it was dark and wet. And then some LEDs for the parking light to match and license plate and backup. I've definitely decided that I'm not touching the suspension... I forgot what it was like to drive a stock height car and I don't wanna go back. Lol. I don't have to slow down for shit. :) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: alpha on May 02, 2013, 11:29:00 PM Then I added College Hill Hondas Homelink mod. Its just a homelink button set powered by a battery instead of hardwired. Srsly?!? That's like getting a girl to lay in your bed with you naked and not have sex with her.Title: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on May 02, 2013, 11:34:22 PM Then I added College Hill Hondas Homelink mod. Its just a homelink button set powered by a battery instead of hardwired. Srsly?!? That's like getting a girl to lay in your bed with you naked and not have sex with her.Yup... pretty much. Well I missed it from the 7th gen and I'm no good with that custom makin my own shit... so I just got it. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: HEcreated487 on May 03, 2013, 04:47:07 PM I've definitely decided that I'm not touching the suspension... I forgot what it was like to drive a stock height car and I don't wanna go back. Lol. I don't have to slow down for shit. :) I second this. Riding OEM is so comfy!! :thumbsup:Again, congrats, Ryan! It looks killer. BTW, nice mug. Title: Re: Re: Re: The eBay/ Craigslist/ Everything else Deals Thread Post by: accordguy04 on May 03, 2013, 07:05:06 PM I second this. Riding OEM is so comfy!! :thumbsup: Again, congrats, Ryan! It looks killer. BTW, nice mug. Haha thanks. I cleaned up since... it got a bit long. Lol Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on May 03, 2013, 07:05:44 PM Da fuck... how did it quote that??? I clicked on your post! Lol
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on May 05, 2013, 05:18:52 PM They grow up so fast... :(
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/06/dahu9y4a.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on May 08, 2013, 02:28:00 PM Gettin fancy and artsy with my new roof rack. Drew this one free hand. :P
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/09/ujezupa3.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on May 13, 2013, 10:42:31 PM Got some tints for the fogs and threw em on tonight. I like the way it looks but if you get up close and inspect they look pretty haggard... so I may pull em off and try again. Here's a before and after.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/14/syquzuty.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/14/3evu4uja.jpg) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: HEcreated487 on May 14, 2013, 06:07:26 PM I seen a black SPORT sedan on the freeway yesterday, driving by an old lady unfortunately. It's pretty sleek. Looks like an older G35 sedan.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on May 29, 2013, 06:04:15 PM Washed the car today and found this...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/30/ara2uryq.jpg) God dammit! I don't even remember doing it... I wonder if it was my dad or GFs dad... they both drove it since I last washed it... and now I'm depressed. :( Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on May 29, 2013, 06:15:39 PM Pic didn't show up for me, is it a dent? D:
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on May 29, 2013, 06:45:43 PM Curb rash. Ouch.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on May 29, 2013, 07:08:16 PM Damn ginger! That sucks. What's it been like a month?
Come to NYC. I'll teach you how to parallel park. Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on May 29, 2013, 07:43:22 PM I honest to god don't think it was me as I've been super careful and been parkin like a foot away from all curbs... but I have no proof of anything so the burden is on me...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/30/ymusa7yz.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on May 29, 2013, 07:43:25 PM Bad idea Nelson. Your parallel parking involves taxis.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on May 29, 2013, 07:46:06 PM I does not involve taxis. It involves buildings and air conditioners.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on May 29, 2013, 08:12:02 PM And taxis.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on May 29, 2013, 09:35:46 PM Taxis can lick my salty balls!
Lick them!! Lickkkk them!! Ryan, you could probably get the rim refinished for $100.00 Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on May 29, 2013, 09:51:42 PM Yeah prolly. Well see how much it bothers me. I've had much worse, this is just the initial shock with it bein brand new and all.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on May 29, 2013, 10:25:01 PM Maintain. Of else you've gone too far and everything annoys you. Hence the reason why I no longer wash my car. I just repaint.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on May 29, 2013, 10:29:59 PM God I hope I never get as bad as you. Lol
A friend of mine does em back home. Maybe ill have him do it one weekend when I go home in the winter (when I have the snows on). Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on May 31, 2013, 11:24:38 PM Add a new wallpaper for my fancy clock screen today. :)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/01/y3ahy2a6.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on June 01, 2013, 08:46:34 AM Nice wall paper to bad it can't teach you how to park.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on June 01, 2013, 06:22:50 PM ^ lMFAO At this. Good one Mike.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 01, 2013, 08:50:46 PM Smh...
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 07, 2013, 08:31:52 AM Finally bit the bullet and replaced the shitty ass OEM wiper blades with brand spankin new Bosch Icons and guess what... NOW I CAN SEE IN A RAINSTORM! The OEMs wiped ok goin up, but wouldn't do shit on the way down... Tried cleanin the windshield and wiping down the blades, but nothing helped. But now I'm good.
Next mod will prolly be some HID goodness and LED jawns... we'll see how long I can fight the urge. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on June 07, 2013, 10:31:35 AM Let me make it more difficult for you:
(http://www.sntrl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/homepage-600x500.jpg) (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8108/8556895104_121be4acbe_z.jpg) (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/harobmx321/image-16.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on June 07, 2013, 10:39:16 AM Oh my stars n garters...
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 07, 2013, 10:39:53 AM Yeah... They're SOOOO NICE! But thats honestly one thing I don't wanna mess with this time around... Its so nice bein able to drive and not worry about potholes or dips or anything.
But I did hear that a Borla axleback is going into production and should be available in a couple weeks... ??? Idk, I have a lot of expenses in the next year or so... Bills, Xbox One, Ring for GFs finger, lookin into buyin a house instead of pissin away rent money. Cars not priority right now, which is why I got a new one. But you all know, every once in a while you get an itch and you just have to scratch it. :D Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on June 07, 2013, 10:43:50 AM Yeah. The thing with scratching an itch is that it can get infected and then itches worse so you have to scratch it harder. Eventually that leads to you being driven to the brink of madness and scratching with a belt sander until its a gaping hole... wait. Are we talking about actual itches or the car modding bug? I think I got a little carried away there.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: ikethegreat on June 07, 2013, 11:26:36 AM Yeah... They're SOOOO NICE! But thats honestly one thing I don't wanna mess with this time around... Its so nice bein able to drive and not worry about potholes or dips or anything. I feel this way as well. As much as I love the lowered look, I don't think I'd ever want to go through the hassle again with a new car. Title: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on June 07, 2013, 12:21:03 PM Finally bit the bullet and replaced the shitty ass OEM wiper blades with brand spankin new Bosch Icons and guess what... NOW I CAN SEE IN A RAINSTORM! The OEMs wiped ok goin up, but wouldn't do shit on the way down... Tried cleanin the windshield and wiping down the blades, but nothing helped. But now I'm good. Next mod will prolly be some HID goodness and LED jawns... we'll see how long I can fight the urge. Can you see the curbs when you park now? Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on June 07, 2013, 12:22:17 PM Finally bit the bullet and replaced the shitty ass OEM wiper blades with brand spankin new Bosch Icons and guess what... NOW I CAN SEE IN A RAINSTORM! The OEMs wiped ok goin up, but wouldn't do shit on the way down... Tried cleanin the windshield and wiping down the blades, but nothing helped. But now I'm good. Next mod will prolly be some HID goodness and LED jawns... we'll see how long I can fight the urge. Can you see the curbs when you park now? Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 07, 2013, 02:24:25 PM Yup, adjusted my mirrors... dicks. lol
@ Mike - I hope you get wheels, beautiful wheels that are envied by all. And I hope you become careless and have a curb make you feel the pain that I feel. Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on June 07, 2013, 02:30:16 PM So you did it? I thought you said your dad-in-law borrowed it? Foh shame! Lol pray to the gods of curb rash.
....and besides, if Mike had new wheels they'd look perfect. Because they'd be in the basement. .....don't hurt me... lol just kidding! :D Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: ikethegreat on June 07, 2013, 02:48:06 PM ....and besides, if Mike had new wheels they'd look perfect. Because they'd be in the basement. :laugh: Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 07, 2013, 03:13:11 PM Hahaha I love you Denny.
And as for the rash, I'm still swear that I didn't do it. I've been in new car mode and parking minimum a foot away from all curbs. But I have no real proof and don't feel like being a dick and bringing it up after the fact. So all thats left to do is eat it... and by it I of course mean the dick. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on June 07, 2013, 03:40:21 PM ....and besides, if Mike had new wheels they'd look perfect. Thanks for the material. :DBecause they'd be in the basement. Title: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on June 08, 2013, 09:00:02 AM Yup, adjusted my mirrors... dicks. lol Too cheap for that ish...@ Mike - I hope you get wheels, beautiful wheels that are envied by all. And I hope you become careless and have a curb make you feel the pain that I feel. Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 08, 2013, 09:20:38 AM K then nothin to worry about...
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 08, 2013, 06:29:37 PM First time I've seen this in any of my cars... :)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/09/a9ypa7aq.jpg) Unfortunately I then got caught in the traffic for the ford car show in town today, so it dropped down to 32... Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 22, 2013, 08:17:45 PM Bored at work so I did a little dirty car photoshoot. :)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/23/ese4ejaq.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/23/y5a9e6ub.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/23/3e7age3a.jpg) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on June 23, 2013, 12:11:46 AM Suck it, Ginger!!
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 23, 2013, 07:40:49 AM I'll fucking cut you.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on June 23, 2013, 07:59:43 AM Lol
Title: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Armyguy239 on June 24, 2013, 12:17:06 AM It's looking nice Ryan, I'm beginning to think about selling my accord and possibly going for an 8th gen, 9th gen is too much $$$ ATM lol... Btw what app are using for the pics?
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 24, 2013, 08:24:57 AM Thanks Chris. PicsArt and Photo Squarer.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Jeff Likes Bagels on June 24, 2013, 08:27:22 AM Looking good man. Have any plans to upgrade to the super nice LED headlights that are on the most expensive trim?
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 24, 2013, 12:41:30 PM Looking good man. Have any plans to upgrade to the super nice LED headlights that are on the most expensive trim? Hell no... they jacked up the price. I believe their up to $1,100 each now. :( I've found the LED tails for just under $600 with a custom plug and play harness but its too much and I don't think it'd look right with the LED tails and without the LED headlights. Maybe if I hit the powerball. Lol Someone on DA did make a how to on how to add an LED strip inside. I might go that route but first I wanna try just hookin up an LED bulb in the hole at the end. Right now to fake you out the Sport has a 194 bulb with a few reflectors set up so it looks like an LED strip. So we'll see how that looks. The first thing I'm really wanna do is get a short shifter. The long throws are killin me and I found one that also changes the angle of the stick. Stock it'd set up funny and kind of angled away from you... We'll see what I can find. Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on June 24, 2013, 12:55:29 PM 2k for a pair of headlights? Are they on crack? Wait a little while and the price will come down...sheeesh..
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 24, 2013, 01:04:38 PM 2k for a pair of headlights? Are they on crack? Wait a little while and the price will come down...sheeesh.. Yeah its rediculous. So many people were buyin em Honda just decided to make some money and jack em up. Lol Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 24, 2013, 01:18:17 PM Another mod I'm thinkin about is the optional sport grill. Which do you guys like better?
Stock: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/25/a2y5ujup.jpg) Optional: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/25/avuge6uj.jpg) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on June 24, 2013, 01:59:53 PM I prefer the sport grille.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 24, 2013, 02:07:52 PM I'm leanin towards it too... and the dealership did send me a 15% off parts coupon... hmmm...
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on June 24, 2013, 02:16:36 PM The way I configured the car online was with the full body kit. So while you're at it, order some side skirts.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 24, 2013, 02:28:31 PM I already have the full kit (front, sides, rear and deck lid spoiler)... just no grill.
In hindsight I should have asked them to throw it in with the purchase. As a deal sweetener. Lol. Oh well. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on June 24, 2013, 02:30:31 PM Hindsight is 20/20. Get the grille.
Upgrade your interior speakers too. Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 24, 2013, 02:40:49 PM They're not too bad. At least for what I do with em. But then again I never messed with any of the speakers in any of my cars.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 29, 2013, 11:51:12 PM Got my LED jawn today. :)
LED reverse and license plate lights: (Stock left, LED right) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/30/ude8eja9.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/30/a8e2ebe3.jpg) 6000k HIDs and white LEDs for the parking lights: Stock... (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/30/u2e9a8eb.jpg) Now... (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/30/muvy6a8e.jpg) Cutoff (only from like 5 ft)... (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/30/a7a6emyb.jpg) Parking lights... (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/30/u9arapy6.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 02, 2013, 08:57:31 PM (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/zeme8yju.jpg)
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Jeff Likes Bagels on July 03, 2013, 12:09:43 PM I'm really digging the look of the 9th gen. I wonder if they'll ever make a sport trim with the V6...
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: HEcreated487 on July 03, 2013, 12:29:05 PM What Jeff said. Looking good Ryan.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on July 03, 2013, 12:42:08 PM If they made the sport trim with the v6 and a 6spd manual, i would take a look at it.
Nice looking car, Ginger Spice. Title: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 03, 2013, 01:37:47 PM I'm really digging the look of the 9th gen. I wonder if they'll ever make a sport trim with the V6... Doubt it... Honda doesn't do cool stuff anymore... remember? What Jeff said. Looking good Ryan. Thanks man. I'm def loving this car. If they made the sport trim with the v6 and a 6spd manual, i would take a look at it. Nice looking car, Ginger Spice. Thanks and see above comment. Lol Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on July 03, 2013, 01:55:01 PM They make cars for the masses. People aren't demanding cool cars... change the view of the consumer, Honda will change too.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 03, 2013, 01:59:39 PM They definitely made moves in the right direction with the new Accord and Civic. They just need to get over the hump.
I think they need to come out with the CRZ Si that theyve been hinting at and also actually bring the NSX back. I know its slated for release in 2015... but we've been lied to before. Lol Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 03, 2013, 06:26:26 PM Creepin...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/04/zusagy9u.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 06, 2013, 10:33:39 AM So... kinda pissed. Noticed this on my car the other day. Absolutely no idea how it happened.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/06/8e6esuje.jpg) Its a spot where the paint chipped off on the back edge of the hood. How does that even happen? To my knowledge nothing has fallen on my car. The dealership sent me a letter about a free oil change so I'm gonna call em and see if they'll take a look at it too. Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on July 06, 2013, 10:37:19 AM Take it back. The car is defective.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: alpha on July 06, 2013, 12:19:25 PM Its a spot where the paint chipped off on the back edge of the hood. How does that even happen? Maybe someone tried to open the hood with the windshield wiper arm up?Title: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 06, 2013, 01:08:43 PM Take it back. The car is defective. My thoughts exactly. :P Its a spot where the paint chipped off on the back edge of the hood. How does that even happen? Maybe someone tried to open the hood with the windshield wiper arm up?Thought about that and had it brought up. And I know I haven't. I've only popped the hood one or two times since I got it. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on July 06, 2013, 04:51:31 PM The car is cursed. Wheels have been curbed, hood is chipped all without you doing anything. Get rid of it.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on July 06, 2013, 05:14:41 PM That's what I said six hours ago!
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on July 06, 2013, 07:15:22 PM Shut up fool, I'm saying it now.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on July 06, 2013, 07:19:29 PM Nelson, go DIAF. kthxbye
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on July 06, 2013, 07:21:41 PM But I don't want to!
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on July 06, 2013, 07:44:56 PM No one ever does.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 22, 2013, 02:41:52 PM Just installed a new custom short throw shifter I got from a friend. :D
Stock on left, new one on right. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/23/atu3arug.jpg) Extended the arm to lessen the throw and he also changed the angle of the stick so its closer to me and not leanin towards the passenger. Haven't taken it out yet, but just from playin with it... daddy likey. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on July 22, 2013, 03:05:34 PM That looks like a hack job. I don't trust it.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 22, 2013, 03:15:23 PM May not be beautiful but its hidden so you don't see it. And I kept the stock stick so I'm covered.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 23, 2013, 05:30:36 PM So after driving it for a day I noticed that the angle on the stick is a bit too much... in 2nd gear it's about a half inch from the handbrake, closer if i put pressure on it. Kinda sucks but it really doesn't bother me that much. Itd be worse if I was drivin a RWD drift car... but I'm not, so I don't use the handbrake much in 2nd gear. Lol
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/24/padu4a9y.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/24/munypa2u.jpg) Worst case, I pull it back out, take it to my buddys garage, have him torch it and bend it back a bit. Well see if it starts to bother me that much. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on July 23, 2013, 05:43:27 PM May not be beautiful but its hidden so you don't see it. And I kept the stock stick so I'm covered. I'm not talking about how pretty it is. I'm talking about it being an actual hack job. Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 23, 2013, 06:47:58 PM Lol. Oh litterally a hackjob. Haha
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on July 23, 2013, 07:19:39 PM Exactly why I don't trust it. I'm surprised you didn't get an adapter like the CT/Neuspeed one for the 7th. I don't know if it'll fit the 9th but the lower end looks damn near identical.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 23, 2013, 07:25:13 PM I think it might. But I was lookin for somethin to help bring the stick closer as well. The 9th gens are plagued by the same problem as the 8th gen Civics, the stick leans a bit more towards the passenger side and away from the driver.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on July 23, 2013, 07:56:13 PM Well that's no fun.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Jeff Likes Bagels on July 23, 2013, 08:45:41 PM Maybe the passenger is supposed to shift? :suspect:
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 23, 2013, 09:16:46 PM Lol. Sometimes I let GF. It makes her feels special. :)
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 26, 2013, 07:55:45 AM Stopped at a spot I've been wanting to for a while last night... not sure how I feel about the pics tho...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/26/be6e9u5u.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/26/a7u6uja4.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/26/ata9ete7.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/26/a8ere8av.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on July 27, 2013, 08:27:47 AM I can tell you how I feel about the pics?
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 27, 2013, 08:45:39 AM Can you?
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on July 27, 2013, 10:44:24 AM Not good lighting! Those photos are a disrespect to a fine automobile...
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on July 27, 2013, 10:46:57 AM Looks like a cool spot, but I agree with Mike on the lighting. Maybe a tripod and longer exposure. I'm sure one of the photo gurus can offer better advice.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on July 27, 2013, 10:48:52 AM What camera do you use?
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 27, 2013, 01:16:32 PM Its just my GS3 on HDR mode. I'm kind of annoyed because I think this is the first time I didn't like the pictures it took. Lol. Hopefully just the lighting.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on July 28, 2013, 07:13:49 AM It's a cell phone... Get a decent camera. You can get a used Nikon d40 for next to nothing. Don't let the low mega pixels scare you into thinking your phone takes better pictures.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 28, 2013, 07:49:56 AM Thanks a lot... now you got me lookin at cameras.
Side note, why do I always want new things when I'm tryin to save money? Its the struggle. Lol Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on July 28, 2013, 08:36:47 AM Lol sorry... You seem to take a lot of photos lol.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 28, 2013, 08:38:56 AM I do, I prolly would use it. Just don't need it right now.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on August 11, 2013, 06:35:06 PM Installed the new roof spoiler GF got me for my birthday. Did it a few days ago and wanted to wash her before takin pics but the weather no cooperate. So here ya go. I love the way it looks!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/epebupy2.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/uzy6equv.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/5anenegu.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on August 12, 2013, 11:13:19 AM Looks good... Just watch out for curbs bro.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on August 12, 2013, 11:15:18 AM This is true.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on August 12, 2013, 01:14:20 PM You guys suck. Lol
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on August 16, 2013, 10:50:25 PM One more I took today, i love its subtlety.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/17/yba2eju5.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on August 16, 2013, 10:54:16 PM Get a camera your phone pics suck.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on August 16, 2013, 11:43:27 PM Nah I'm good. Priorities gotta be elsewhere right now... like payin bills... not gettin more. Lol
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on August 17, 2013, 01:18:12 AM Not a fan of the pin stripe to be honest. Everything else looks good. I'm kind of up in the air about the styling of the 9th gen, doesn't look unique enough to. It's a nice looking car though Ryan. You keep it clean.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on August 17, 2013, 07:32:14 AM I'm impartial to the pinstripe. Theres a whole thread on DA about people arguing about how ugly pinstripes are but it doesn't bother me at all. It was on the car when I got it and I don't not like it enough to remove it.
Thanks man ill try my best. I love the styling. Its funny how when they first came out I thought they were so closely styled to the 8th gen. Almost more of a MMC than a new generation, but after seeing it next to an 8th gen it really is a big difference. Down the road ill prolly get an intake, aFe makes a nice one for $170 with a heatsheild and all. And I'd really like to get a set of 19" HFP wheels. Up next is an oil change tho, she's at 6800 and the MM is still readin at 40%. Ill prolly change it around 7500 just to be on the safe side. Lol Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on August 21, 2013, 05:01:55 PM Is it weird that I currently have 3 credit cards, each with a different picture of each accord (5th, 7th and 9th) I've owned? :)
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on August 21, 2013, 05:30:15 PM No that's awesome! :D
Title: Re: Re: Re: Post by: Mike on August 21, 2013, 09:27:05 PM Is it weird that I currently have 3 credit cards, each with a different picture of each accord (5th, 7th and 9th) I've owned? :) I only carry black cards... Just saying.Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on August 21, 2013, 09:47:26 PM Pssshhh... I don't care. I get get a new credit card offer every day. I'm a wanted man. My credit be bangin!
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Post by: CrackerTeg on August 21, 2013, 09:50:26 PM Is it weird that I currently have 3 credit cards, each with a different picture of each accord (5th, 7th and 9th) I've owned? :) I only carry black cards... Just saying.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/22/vyruneqa.jpg) Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on August 21, 2013, 10:00:55 PM Exacrly... oh and Mike btw... I don't segregate by my cards color, I believe all cards are equal.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on August 21, 2013, 10:47:37 PM Rofl I knew that would elicit a reaction...
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on September 07, 2013, 04:10:47 PM (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/08/u9u8udy3.jpg)
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on September 07, 2013, 05:24:26 PM ([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/08/u9u8udy3.jpg[/url]) Oh look at that Gayrage.Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on September 07, 2013, 05:53:16 PM Looks a hell of a lot better than mine, I can't even get me cah in there...
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on September 07, 2013, 08:51:00 PM I pride myself on my gayrage.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on September 07, 2013, 09:54:59 PM It's not a bad garage though. I have a 2 car garage and can only fit my car in it because there is shelving on both sides, so the Accord and Fit don't fit in there together too well.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on September 15, 2013, 06:53:01 PM Winter Teaser...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/16/ydade4uj.jpg) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on September 17, 2013, 07:42:25 AM Proof that he curbed his own wheels! The car is parked ON the sidewalk!
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on September 17, 2013, 09:26:47 AM (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/17/eqe3yru5.jpg)
A. The curb sits flush with the street because of the all the driveways. Thus no real curb to curb on. B. The car is not on the sidewalk, it is on the street. Only the tires (that are not installed on the car), just wanted to see how they'd look. C. Suck it. :P Title: Re: Post by: Jeff Likes Bagels on September 17, 2013, 09:29:28 AM I was wondering why your car was hella mexiflush.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on September 17, 2013, 09:42:45 AM Fuck that shit, just admit you curbed your own wheels already.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on September 17, 2013, 12:58:24 PM I will not. If I did, I would. But its my first brand new car and I've been pretty anal about it. So pretty sure I'd know if I did. But whatever.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on September 17, 2013, 04:22:37 PM You said anal.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on September 17, 2013, 04:27:57 PM #giggity
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on September 20, 2013, 06:49:02 PM Ok now I officially earned it. Curbed a wheel today. Ironically and luckily on the same wheel, in the same spot... fuck me.
Title: Re: Post by: gargantula99 on September 20, 2013, 07:14:20 PM I knew it was you!!! Twice to the same wheel!!
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on September 21, 2013, 07:25:18 AM The first step is admitting you have a problem.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on September 21, 2013, 01:56:30 PM Want to buy some rims now?
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on September 21, 2013, 03:27:19 PM Nah I already have two sets. Ill get it fixed once I put the snows on. Once my snows are shot, the plan is to get a set of 19" HFPs. I really like the new ones. Then ill get snows for the Sport wheels and prolly put my 6-6s on GFs Kia. Lol
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Arielit0oo on September 21, 2013, 07:00:44 PM Nelson has glasses and still couldn't see how the wheels weren't even installed on the car, smh.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on September 21, 2013, 07:33:49 PM Hahaha awesome. Thanks Ariel! At least somebody might be on my side... :/
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on September 30, 2013, 01:00:23 PM Stupid trucks thrownin rocks...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/01/umene7ez.jpg) Title: Re: Post by: gargantula99 on September 30, 2013, 09:58:52 PM You've got shitty luck lately. Time for a new car.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on September 30, 2013, 10:10:03 PM Or go find your old one.... muahahahah! :D
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on September 30, 2013, 11:15:42 PM You've got shitty luck lately. Time for a new car. Tell me about it... I heard it hit and thought "That's gonna hurt." Told GF "Well, I officially never have to wash it again." Lol Or go find your old one.... muahahahah! :D Thought about tryin to find it, just for shits. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on October 01, 2013, 07:52:07 AM Well, Hondas are know for their stupid thin paint.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on October 01, 2013, 09:07:08 AM Yes, and a magic eraser will take it off! I learned that last week. Clean with caution! Lol
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on October 01, 2013, 09:09:37 AM Well, Hondas are know for their stupid thin paint. Yeah, a lot of members on DA have been complainin about chips on the front end. I've been lucky in that aspect so far. It'd prolly help a bit if they used a black primer instead of the brightest white they could find. Lol Yes, and a magic eraser will take it off! I learned that last week. Clean with caution! Lol Ouch... lol Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on October 20, 2013, 06:22:02 PM Today this happened...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/21/medyvesu.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on October 20, 2013, 07:26:45 PM Aw that's cute. Lol
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on October 20, 2013, 07:32:54 PM ? Lol
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on October 20, 2013, 07:37:14 PM Just 10k? Don't you feel special?
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on October 20, 2013, 07:46:51 PM It's cute because i'm creepin up on 190,000.
But I'd be like bleh! If I had a new car and I hit 10k. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on October 20, 2013, 08:01:16 PM @Z - Yup, and only 6 months in.
@Denny - Its lost that new car smell! Must get more air freshner! lol Title: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on October 21, 2013, 08:03:06 AM @Z - Yup, and only 6 months in. Wheels lost there new car finish to...@Denny - Its lost that new car smell! Must get more air freshner! lol Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on October 21, 2013, 08:07:51 AM Lol your such a dick.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on October 21, 2013, 08:43:34 AM But its so true! :rofl:
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Mike on October 21, 2013, 09:54:44 AM True on both accounts actually. Salt in the wound builds character Ryan. You will be much more careful with your next set of wheels.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on October 21, 2013, 10:38:05 AM Wheels lost there new car finish to... Lol your such a dick. Guys...guys!! Grammar. :trololol: Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on October 21, 2013, 10:38:06 AM Hmmm...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/21/netudebu.jpg) Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on October 21, 2013, 10:38:42 AM Lol nice Tim. Good catch.
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on November 14, 2013, 05:02:41 PM Did some custom jawn on the Sport today.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/6ymavepa.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/4e8ysyda.jpg) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Rich01 on November 14, 2013, 06:29:49 PM Looks good Ryan, what material did you use?
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on November 14, 2013, 06:38:59 PM Thanks! I used the "Carbon Fiber" wrap we sell at the store. Its discontinued so I figured what the hell. Lol
It came out pretty good. I used the same stuff on my xbox, except that was precut. This was my first time freeform. Its not perfect but it's good enough for my liking and for my first time using it. Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on November 23, 2013, 08:38:42 PM Had our first snow today. :)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/24/a4aruveh.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/24/raruna2u.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on December 09, 2013, 01:02:53 PM After last nights snow and ice I finally decided to put my winter wheels on (7th gen 6-6 wheels wrapped in Blizzak WS-60s).
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/10/ru2u2u8a.jpg) I love the way they look! Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on December 14, 2013, 05:07:43 PM My mad parking skillz in Pittsburgh...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/15/pevara5u.jpg) Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on December 14, 2013, 05:38:49 PM Lol squeeze into that gap! Nice parking :)
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on January 07, 2014, 10:17:11 PM Did some fiddling with my HID kit from Diode Dynamics tonight after driving home a half hour with no headlights. The inline fuse in the relay kit is messed up. I noticed it when I first got it but decided to let it go and see what happened. Wasn't a problem until about a week ago, headlights goin out twice on the highway is enough to warrant a look. The connection is loose going into the fuse and if I move the wires my lights go out.
Sent an email to Diode Dynamics and they are sending me a new relay kit. Really great service, they were quick and found my order even when I couldn't remember what email address I used and couldn't find an email about the order (just a PayPal pmt confirmation). Title: Re: Post by: Mike on January 09, 2014, 06:20:02 PM Probably came loose when you smacked that curb!
Title: Re: Re: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on January 09, 2014, 07:39:53 PM Probably came loose when you smacked that curb! Dick! Lol Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on February 06, 2014, 07:25:34 PM Checked my air filter the other day...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/07/yde5yvu6.jpg) Decided I needed a new one... (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/07/nypure7y.jpg) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/07/ny3u9upu.jpg) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Rich01 on February 06, 2014, 08:44:44 PM And so it begins... >:D
Title: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on February 06, 2014, 09:21:03 PM And so it begins... >:D I know... fuck me right? And there's a dude on DA (from around my area) sellin an RV6 Downpipe (PCD)... Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on February 22, 2014, 07:12:09 AM So last night I had the rear DS wheel off trying to find a leak, finally found it as I was putting the wheel back on. Its leaking at the bead, very slowly.
I get to work today and I noticed this... (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/22/qysyteha.jpg) I cant believe it stayed on! I drive about a half hour to work all highway. Its just a small miracle to me. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: ikethegreat on February 24, 2014, 07:37:28 AM :D
I just hope all the lugs were actually tightened. Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on February 24, 2014, 08:10:19 AM Zing!
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on February 24, 2014, 08:19:52 AM Of course they were. 200 lb-ft just like I always do. (Its the highest my torque wrench will go)
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on February 24, 2014, 09:37:55 AM The lug nut tq spec is 80 lb/ft. You probably don't want to tq them down that much because you will eventually snap a stud.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on February 24, 2014, 09:59:22 AM I was kidding. Lol Sry.
I bought a torque wrench for just that reason. I have king Kong grip where I can't tell how hard im turning a wrench. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on February 24, 2014, 11:32:46 AM Ahhhh. Sometimes I never know with you. People have the gorilla grip is good mentality though.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on February 24, 2014, 12:34:23 PM Lol thanks.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on March 08, 2014, 08:28:26 AM Put my summer wheels back on yesterday. I think I've become a bit jaded... I spent 10 minutes looking for the directional arrows on directionless tires... :/ lol
Title: Re: Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on March 08, 2014, 08:45:20 AM Couldn't wait eh? There's snow in the forecast! :(
Title: Re: Post by: Mike on March 08, 2014, 01:56:11 PM Now he's got an excuse to slide into a curb
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on March 08, 2014, 05:07:40 PM No I slide into snowbanks, curbs I just back up into.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on March 08, 2014, 07:20:35 PM And the ginger admits to being a shitty driver. Its about time.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on March 08, 2014, 08:07:42 PM I would never. You're crazy.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on March 08, 2014, 08:21:55 PM No I slide into snowbanks, curbs I just back up into. :cough cough:Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on March 08, 2014, 08:34:57 PM Cant believe everything you read on the internet.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on March 08, 2014, 08:48:38 PM Can't post it on the internet if it isn't true. Everyone knows that.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on March 08, 2014, 09:06:02 PM Im a French model.
Title: Re: Post by: Mike on March 09, 2014, 11:23:28 AM Your complexion and hair color are probably unique in France I wouldn't doubt it.
Title: Re: Post by: Mike on March 09, 2014, 11:23:55 AM Who else would model flannel ladies underwear?
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on March 09, 2014, 11:35:54 AM Oh my God would I! Flannel and me... they just work.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on March 09, 2014, 10:31:47 PM Flannel ladies underwear! Ha! Like a kilt! Wear a kilt, you Ginger!!
Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on June 02, 2014, 09:31:53 AM Seen this car on Instagram and really liked it. What do you guys think? Leave it chrome? Or black it out?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/02/eqejegyv.jpg) Title: Re: Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on June 02, 2014, 09:54:18 AM Oooh! I really like it!
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on June 02, 2014, 10:50:12 AM Black out the grill. I don't like flashy shit.
Title: Re: Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on June 02, 2014, 11:03:05 AM What kind of face is that? Lol
Title: Re: Re: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on June 02, 2014, 11:23:34 AM Black out the grill. I don't like flashy shit. Yeah... itd be a nice alternative to the optional "Sport" grill. What kind of face is that? Lol What face? Title: Re: Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on June 02, 2014, 12:37:00 PM On my comment saying I like it, there's a weird little face.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on June 02, 2014, 12:40:42 PM Black it out. Maybe try gloss and satin black on different parts of the grille for a little more "texture".
Title: Re: Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on June 02, 2014, 12:50:07 PM (http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/dieselphle/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2014-06-02-12-37-24_zps2dkuiqal.png) (http://s117.photobucket.com/user/dieselphle/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2014-06-02-12-37-24_zps2dkuiqal.png.html)
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on June 02, 2014, 12:54:30 PM @Tim - Yeah, I found a replacement grill (just the chrome section) online for $40 and I already have the CBP paint, so I'm gonna order it, paint it and see how I like it. If not ill still have a clean chrome one. I just really like the color-match. If seen a lot of people PlastiDipping it and it just makes it look cheap.
@Denny - Yeah i thought that's what you meant... no idea. Haha Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 11, 2014, 08:23:31 AM Finally broke down and used some Plasti Dip on the grill. I hated the finish with the painted product. I used the glossifier and while it's not exactly how I wish it was but it looks much better than the painted.
Before: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/a5uzepe6.jpg) Painted: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/ybe2uqug.jpg) Plasti Dipped: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/ajety7aj.jpg) Before: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/ve4yru5u.jpg) Painted: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/yranytah.jpg) Plasti Dipped: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/zupevyda.jpg) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: ikethegreat on July 11, 2014, 01:01:11 PM Personally I like the chrome look the best but you are right, the plasti-dip looks much better than the paint.
Title: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 11, 2014, 01:20:24 PM Personally I like the chrome look the best but you are right, the plasti-dip looks much better than the paint. Yeah, still not sure if I'm 100% set with it. That's why I got a spare. It's not too bad to change.Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on July 11, 2014, 08:20:32 PM I'd like it if it were gloss black like the car. What was the problem with the painted one?
Title: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 11, 2014, 08:45:40 PM I'd like it if it were gloss black like the car. What was the problem with the painted one? Yeah after seeing it in the sun I'm putting the chrome back on. I can't win.The problem with the painted one was the finish just looked like shit. The gloss didn't match and the paint was kinda blotchy. (All I'm sure because of my amazing paint skills) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on July 11, 2014, 09:16:09 PM Get it painted professionally.
Title: Re: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on July 11, 2014, 09:39:37 PM Get it painted professionally. I was thinking about calling around and getting a quote but it'd really depend on the price. This was just something I thought would be quick and easy wasn't planning to spend big bucks on a grill... already did that with the 7th gen Grillcraft. HahaTitle: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on July 11, 2014, 10:11:25 PM Weak.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on July 12, 2014, 10:22:23 AM Seriously. Do it right or don't do it at all. Hahaha
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: Rich01 on July 12, 2014, 02:22:37 PM Ryan, automotivetouchup.com, put in your color code and get a can of your base coat and a can of clear coat. Prep work is gonna be key. Also, get a can of plastic adhesion promoter. You have to sand the chrome off that surface first. After about a day of drying, compound and polish then wax a month later. Plastic will not match exactly, tho black maybe easier to match to the metal area of the car. On graphite pearl, even from the factory, it's not an exact match.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on July 12, 2014, 04:50:21 PM Prepping and the after its dry part are where I screwed up the first time. Maybe I'll have to try again. Well see. But I'm Def goin back to the chrome for now. It looks ok in overcast but as soon as the sun comes out you can really see the difference.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on July 12, 2014, 05:04:50 PM Why not try the black chrome stuff from VHT.
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on July 12, 2014, 07:25:18 PM Shadow chrome, thought had crossed my mind. Or just spraying nightshade over the Chrome...
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on July 12, 2014, 08:02:09 PM Yeah. Get that dark black chrome look. It would look really good IMHO.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on August 30, 2015, 08:48:32 PM First pic I've taken in a while, amazing how dirty she can look when she's so dirty. I honestly haven't washed her all summer.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/30/e65238ba260c6f9b0f83346c90e5843d.jpg) Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on September 12, 2015, 06:48:59 AM Who are you? Lol
Damn gingers.. Title: Re: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on September 20, 2015, 04:57:18 PM Who are you? Lol Huh?Damn gingers.. Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: timot_one on September 21, 2015, 08:46:04 AM Haven't been on the Insta either. Where you been dude?
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on September 21, 2015, 09:57:09 PM Workin... sleepin... xbox. Pretty exciting.
Title: Re: Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on September 22, 2015, 09:04:49 AM ...ignoring us.... lol
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: CrackerTeg on September 22, 2015, 10:10:38 AM .... being a jerk...
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on September 30, 2015, 09:50:13 AM I'm sorry, been busy setting up another new store (not mine) this week.
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: gargantula99 on September 30, 2015, 08:31:50 PM Definitely jerky
Title: Re: Post by: accordguy04 on October 01, 2015, 09:31:33 AM Giggity
Title: Re: [Profile] Accordguy04 (UPDATE: New Accord! Page 3 5/2/2013) Post by: accordguy04 on November 07, 2015, 07:58:38 PM Scratched an itch today...(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/7108fa0b128dd5a9a70db5ab629184d2.jpg)
Title: Re: Post by: Nit3h4wk C0uP3 on November 07, 2015, 11:33:19 PM Haha!
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