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finally got around to taking a couple of pics.
princess
04-20-2004, 06:09 PM
Very nice! Is that Graphite? With the wonderful reflections from all that shine, the color is hard to determine.....:)
yup. graphite pearl.
got the 35% tint on the windows.
now i'm saving for some new rims and speed rated rubber. :D
princess
04-20-2004, 09:23 PM
thought so, I haven't seen it much on the coupes. We've been pretty happy with the tires that came on it. What do you plan to change to? Also are you sticking with Honda rims, but a different style or another brand?
Our rear windows have the darkest limo tint, but we didn't change the fronts. It's not legal here, but some do it anyway....just a bit lighter than the rear.
not looking for anything too fancy as far as the rims go. i'm leaning towards OZ or BBS rims. just not sure which design yet.
as far as the tires, i like michelins. though i may give toyo or one of the other performance tire makes a shot.
the tint laws here irk me. the SUVs and minivans out of the factory can have a much darker tint on the rear windows than i can legally apply to my rear windows.
the color was a tough one. almost had to go for a black one till the dealer found this one in their other lot. they said there were very few coupes that color.
princess
04-21-2004, 11:17 AM
Didn't your's come with Michellins? Mine did. They're good tires, but being softer I'm sure they won't last as long as our Bridgestones always have. We've already had to rotate them!
We also almost bought a black one! I loved the blue when I finally saw it. The real clincher was the interior though, I prefer the gray over the "ivory" (tan). I had collected my little travel stuff (pillow, blanket, etc.) in gray when I had the '02 since it was silver. The Pilot is also gray inside & so is our boat......it just what we like!
I also kept my chrome plate frames from the '02 & the matching key chain. Not that it's that costly, but I just didn't want to start all over!
The blue isn't common for the V6, but is for the 4 bangers. Ours had to be trucked up from down south to get the color I wanted. But then again, I'm used to being difficult!;)
mine came with the bridgestone tires. they are good, solid everyday commute type of tires. more of a long lasting tire than a good sticky set.
i didnt like the tan interior. looked like it'd be a bitch to keep clean. mine has the black leather interior. i was never fond of leather seats, but these are pretty good. i dont slide around too much in them. not sure if thats because of the seat, or if i've just become one of those fat-assed people. :lol:
princess
04-21-2004, 04:00 PM
I think it's the leather....I'm a runt & I don't slide either.
We are actually enjoying the handling of the Michellin's on the Accord. They really are a bit better in the handling than the Bridgestones. I just think we'll be needing new ones before trade in time! OK, I squeal them..... sometimes it's by accident though!
As a teen....way before seatbelt laws....a friend was hotdoggin' in his '67 mustang fastback & slid across the vinyl buckseat into my lap! Funny at the time. The same friend was with the prince & I in our '67 Olds 442 with a bench seat. Prince punched it & the seat bolts broke & we were all laying back with our feet in the air! The friend was a BIG BOY! Again VERY funny at the time!
Today I washed my car after cleaning & treating the leather inside. I alternate between the zaino leather stuff & honda's leather stuff. I don't know if one is any better, but I like the smell of the honda stuff better. I polished the rims, treated the tires too. Since we'd had rain I also rinsed under the hood. When I was done with all that I used the last part of the zaino stuff, it's a spray that can be used to refesh the shine. She's all pretty again!! The prince has to do the outside of the windsheild & rear window....I'm too short! So I just squeegy them & he cleans them.
ahhh yes...the old vinal bench seats....dont miss them a bit.
i still ned to buy some leather conditioner/cleaner. cleaned all the old stuff out of my car cleaning bin the other day. might have had enough of everything for one more good cleaning, but i figured i'd might as well get all new stuff. even found a clay bar after visiting 3 auto stores.
princess
04-21-2004, 05:18 PM
Have you done any research as to what brand you plan to use?
We just got the zaino when we last ordered the polymer stuff. I tend to be over generous with all of it & he keeps some of away from me. He puts it on a shelf that even he has to climb to get! He SAID it was to keep the kids from borrowing it.....but sometimes I wonder.....;)
We actually had to use the clay bar once.... a red smudge was on the bumper. He took care of it then reapplied all the coats of polymer over the whole thing. The results are in our "here's tink" picture thread.
When I was doing tires today I inspected the rim of the tire that was replaced on our trip. No visable damage.:D
i havent done much research just yet. i figure i still have some time before i need to clean them up. i've heard some good things about the Zaino already though.
Dave,
For the leather, I'd recommend Lexol.
It's a 2-part system...a cleaner and a conditioner.
We have a EX V6 Graphite Pearl w/ the gray leather, and the Lexol does a great job of keeping it looking brand new!
Here's a link to Lexol's Website. (http://www.lexol.com/newauto.html)
You can find it in most auto-parts/supply stores.
timxkim
05-17-2004, 06:05 PM
Originally posted by princess
Have you done any research as to what brand you plan to use?
We just got the zaino when we last ordered the polymer stuff. I tend to be over generous with all of it & he keeps some of away from me. He puts it on a shelf that even he has to climb to get! He SAID it was to keep the kids from borrowing it.....but sometimes I wonder.....;)
We actually had to use the clay bar once.... a red smudge was on the bumper. He took care of it then reapplied all the coats of polymer over the whole thing. The results are in our "here's tink" picture thread.
When I was doing tires today I inspected the rim of the tire that was replaced on our trip. No visable damage.:D
ahhh zaino :blah:
anyways, nice car! it's the best color! xD
mine's a graphite pearl as well :D
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