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[ClayBreezie]

Hey Everyone,

Im a complete newbie so I need your help ! I have currently 800$ from Christmas and I would like to put in my car. I dont know crap about cars so I really need help. Do you guys have any suggestions on what I should do? Details of my car is on my signature. I want to do performance and looks. Should I get a kit? Lower my car? What should I do? For the performance should i get a cold air intake? Sway Bar? Exhaust? or What?

Im open to any suggestions. If you suggest something please tell me what brand and why. Links would be great to

Thanks !

[Aviography]

You can't beat the TL-S front/rear sway bars and a good set of tires for performance and it will easily keep it within your budget, CAI/Exhaust are more for show less for performance given the cost, but if that is what you want then feel free to do that, we each have our objectives, I personally prefer stealthy plain looking and only I know the differences.

[kimbahpnam]

I think for $800 you can possibly choose ONE of options: lower, kit (painted), tires/wheels, headlight retrofit.
Some cheaper options are available too. You can also replace all your lights with LEDs. Replace floormats with Weathertech digifit floorliners. Grille replacement. Fog lights. Spoiler. Just depends on what you want.

[Trip]

I second the rear anti-sway bar upgrade and tires. Those will give you the most performance bang for your buck. 7th gen Accord was voted one of the top 10 quickest cars under $20 by C&D. (2.4L 5MT). It's only fitting you enhance the performance and really make a fun to drive ride.

I have a write up here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/281873...edan-4d/page-2 It's super easy to do on your own even if you have limited mechanical experience. Check out page three for the V6 front strut tower bar install, too.

If you check eBay and sites like collegehillshonda and handaaccessories, you might score a set of rims. But if you go to 17" rims, you'll need to buy tires too which will more than likely bump you above $800.

You could buy some "non-bolt on" purchases like a Garmin or even invest in some oil filters and other maintenance parts if you do your own work.

Question is: What interests you the most? Do you want to change the look? (fog lights, spoiler wheels) Increase performance? (engine and exhaust mods, tires) Or are you into audio (new speakers, start a custom system).

[ClayBreezie]

After reviewing my options, im leaning towards the TL-S Sway bars, but what do they look like? And where can I get one? Does anyone have a good link for a cheap one? I apologize that I am such a noob at cars and I would like to thank you guys for your help.

I was also thinking of getting these:

Rear Bumper:
http://www.ilovebodykits.com/product...ar_Bumper.html

Front Bumper:
http://www.ilovebodykits.com/product...nt_Bumper.html

CAI:
http://store.newlevelmotorsports.com/incoairin20h4.html

[Aviography]

Use the Search function and type in "sway bars", look for threads specific for 7th Gen, there are several threads on this subject.

You can get both bars from an Acura dealer, both bars, brackets, and bushings will run you $200, while you can put in the rear bar yourself, you are better off paying a shop to install the front bar, it is a real bear and very difficult to almost impossible to do unless you can raise the car at least 5 feet off the ground to get the bar in and out, trust me as someone who have done it first hand.

[ClayBreezie]

Originally Posted by Aviography

Use the Search function and type in "sway bars", look for threads specific for 7th Gen, there are several threads on this subject.

You can get both bars from an Acura dealer, both bars, brackets, and bushings will run you $200, while you can put in the rear bar yourself, you are better off paying a shop to install the front bar, it is a real bear and very difficult to almost impossible to do unless you can raise the car at least 5 feet off the ground to get the bar in and out, trust me as someone who have done it first hand.

Okay, Thanks. So if i were to go to a Acura dealer what would i ask for?

[Aviography]

Look through the threads, descriptions, part numbers, qty are all in the threads.

[ClayBreezie]

Originally Posted by Aviography

Look through the threads, descriptions, part numbers, qty are all in the threads.

What do you mean by that? Im lost, sorry.

[Accord2004]

Clay,

He means that each part has a description and number. You are prompted by how many you want by the quantity (qty).

Do you know how engines work?

[NightMarcher01]

I told you, you would get way more help from these guys more than me. Goodluck with everything bro

[mobiless2]

Start here http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5095

+1 on sway bars, best & cheapest money spent for improvement. Search Ebay, I found a used K&N SRI (Short Ram Intake) in great condition for $110.00 shipped.

** Read & Learn before spending Twice. **

@105K you should change Plugs, Belts, PVC, Air Filter, Cabin Filter, Oil Change, ATF Drain & Fill. Save some money for that, No good if it looks good, but does not drive.

[kingmoocow]

The info for these is out there a bunch of times, but they're pretty buried in various threads. What he was saying earlier is just search for (TL-S or) "TL Sway bar Part Number", and skim through those threads. Inevitably someone says "Hey I did this mod" and then somewhere else in the thread someone else says "That's Sweet!, What are the part #'s to order?", and then someone says "Use the search n00b".

Since others have already said to learn to search, I'll do this:

Front Sway Bar Part #'s:
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/sh...341#post146341 - post 26

Rear Sway Bars:
17mm bar parts needed:

1 of 52300-SEP-A03
2 of 52306-SEP-A02
2 of 52308-S3M-A00

20mm bar parts needed:

1 of 52300-SEP-A11
2 of 52306-SEP-A11
2 of 52308-S3M-A00


But, since it makes me giggle, I'll do this, too:
Answers Here

[berg]

Sway bar ! and if you have anything left take your girl out for dinner both will pay for themselves !!

[OPTiiCKz]

Exhaust by far!! Get onto eBay, or online and look at catback exhaust! Sounds great, preforms great, and looks pretty good!
Look into a Magnaflow, Greddy Evo 2, Borla....

If you're just into looks just get some pretty nice rims....