New Accord owner!! Now what??

[davidg4781]

Originally Posted by gen_unknown_7.5

I would go with the USA-Spec, personally. It was a very simple and easy mod. After learning how to do mine, I helped a friend install it on his car in less than 30 minutes. Other mods you can do is relocate your license plate, change your interior lights to LEDS, and if your up for a challenge, TL Rear Sway Bar. If you plan to get a new key. Go with the TL switchblade, much more fancy.

Congrats on the car, and welcome to DA!

Will the USA-Spec charge while I'm listening to the radio? What happens when a call comes through? Will it ring through the speakers or the iPhone?

[fazio767]

I just bought my first Accord too! I love it already! I hope your 2006 brings you many years of great driving in style

[gen_unknown_7.5]

If you have an Iphone, Ipod, it will charge. I forgot whether or not it rings through the speakers or the Iphone. I know there is thread somewhere on the forum, just type in USA-Spec on the search bar, and you should find something.

[BMBaccord]

Originally Posted by davidg4781

Thanks!

A few questions about iPhone integration...

I'm guessing the 6disc changer will still work, right?
Will they charge the iPhone even if I'm listening to the radio or a CD or the system is off?
If the system is off (or I'm listening to radio/CD) and a call comes through, does it ring through the iPhone?

Everything works as it normally does, I just added a feature. I used 3.5mm headphone jack instead of a 30 pin connector in iSimple so mine doesn't charge at all obviously. In the iSimple, it should still charge even if you aren't playing music from it and are using the radio. If the system is off it should charge as well. For me, ring doesn't come through, but the song sort of turns off and it is obvious someone is calling...especially if you look at the phone.

[davidg4781]

Originally Posted by BMBaccord

Everything works as it normally does, I just added a feature. I used 3.5mm headphone jack instead of a 30 pin connector in iSimple so mine doesn't charge at all obviously. In the iSimple, it should still charge even if you aren't playing music from it and are using the radio. If the system is off it should charge as well. For me, ring doesn't come through, but the song sort of turns off and it is obvious someone is calling...especially if you look at the phone.

Great. Are you able to run both sets of cables? Can you run them to the center console storage bin? It'd be great to have it come out from there, but all I've seen is that storage thing underneath the radio.

[pbpatel1981]

Originally Posted by davidg4781

So I just bought a 2006 Accord EX i4. Great car!

I'm wondering if there is any small things I can do to make it even better. Maybe a K&N filter, something like that. I do have a CD/AUX button and I think I saw I can do some iPod integration. Would this be something I can purchase locally or would I have to order online? Right now, when I press the button, nothing happens. I do not have any CDs loaded and there's no AUX devices so that may be expected behavior.

I did get 2 keys but the plastic parts are pretty torn up. I imagine Honda charges quite a bit for replacements but I did see some blank ones cheap on eBay. How much would Honda normally charge to cut them? Would I need a key code or could they get it from my current one or the VIN?

you can RETRO your headlight with hid projectors..

[gen_unknown_7.5]

Originally Posted by davidg4781

Great. Are you able to run both sets of cables? Can you run them to the center console storage bin? It'd be great to have it come out from there, but all I've seen is that storage thing underneath the radio.

You can run both an Auxiliary or a 3.5 mm jack. The integrated device should continue to charge your device for up to 30 minutes after you turn off your engine to prevent drainage of your battery. It is possible to run it through the center console lower cubby, that is where I have mine, but you are going to need to drill into it.

[BMBaccord]

Originally Posted by gen_unknown_7.5

You can run both an Auxiliary or a 3.5 mm jack. The integrated device should continue to charge your device for up to 30 minutes after you turn off your engine to prevent drainage of your battery. It is possible to run it through the center console lower cubby, that is where I have mine, but you are going to need to drill into it.

- What he said. Thats correct. If you want to run it to be in the armrest then you will have to do some extra work. No a huge deal, but that is where my knowledge drops off.

[davidg4781]

Originally Posted by gen_unknown_7.5

You can run both an Auxiliary or a 3.5 mm jack. The integrated device should continue to charge your device for up to 30 minutes after you turn off your engine to prevent drainage of your battery. It is possible to run it through the center console lower cubby, that is where I have mine, but you are going to need to drill into it.

I might do that then. I just don't know when I'll have the time. And I still have to decide which model. May have to check out the other forum for more on depth stuff.

[carid]

by the way i have the navi/6cd changer and everything still works even the xm!! and yes it will charge even if your on the radio.. i have both cords running in the cubby. if you want more info pm me.