New here, just bought my 2013 accord EX.

[guiltyox]

Hey guys,


Just purchased my brand new 2013 9th gen Accord EX sedan. I traded my 2008 6MT CBP TL-S (I'm also on acurazine.com) in for it. Yes, a power loss but I'm looking to save some money (gas mileage murders my TL-S) in a few areas while I save for my house.

So far I love it! I miss my HID's dearly, however. Do you guys recommend the theretrofitsource's Morimoto H9 kit in our halogen projectors? I haven't read any solid answers on this yet (glare, no glare, looks good, looks bad, mixed opinions).



First will be reconnecting my 2 10" rockford fosgate sub/amp. Since mine doesn't have a factory sub, will my Orion LOC work on one of the L/R channel rear deck speakers for the signal? Thoughts on this are much appreciated.

Second will be tint: 15% wrapped 3M.

[glen e]

dump the pinstripe before it shadows the paint.....it's so new you can do it with your fingernail and a hair dryer...I did mine in the dealer parking lot at delivery....LOL

door edge guards too - worthless.....

[Dreamacre]

Looks nice.

Save your money till after you buy your house.
Then when you get on a good schedule, get mods for the car.
Just my opinion, yours may vary.

I agree with Glen, Ditch the pin stripe and debadge the trunk.

[guiltyox]

Originally Posted by glen e

dump the pinstripe before it shadows the paint.....it's so new you can do it with your fingernail and a hair dryer...I did mine in the dealer parking lot at delivery....LOL

door edge guards too - worthless.....

Haha, its funny you mention this. They had all of these extra features on the car to raise the price of it, and I told them I didn't want it, so I eventually haggled the price down to what I wanted, .

Are the door edge guards easy to remove?

[glen e]

all the badges except the big H's and the guards come off with goo gone, some rubbing and dental floss....paint totally safe

see my pics below of my trunk clean and debadged....

[II Kings 9:20]

Congrats- in addition to what has been said, unload the panty whipped "meep meep" horn and get a man's horn on that bad boy.

[oOKhanhOo]

Originally Posted by glen e

all the badges except the big H's and the guards come off with goo gone, some rubbing and dental floss....paint totally safe

see my pics below of my trunk clean and debadged....

will it be easier to use hair dryer to remove "accord" then use goo gone?

I'm planning on doing this

[WSport13]

Originally Posted by II Kings 9:20

Congrats- in addition to what has been said, unload the panty whipped "meep meep" horn and get a man's horn on that bad boy.

My son name my Sport "roadrunner" because of the horn

[oOKhanhOo]

Also congrats!! Make sure you look at the DIY & FAQ thread!

[glen e]

Originally Posted by oOKhanhOo

will it be easier to use hair dryer to remove "accord" then use goo gone?

I'm planning on doing this

not for me...the goo gone gets most of the adhesive too...put a towel on the bumper to absorb the drips...soak it twice for 5-10 min and "saw" with the dental floss....all of 2 minutes....badge falls off perfect...

[oOKhanhOo]

Originally Posted by glen e

not for me...the goo gone gets most of the adhesive too...put a towel on the bumper to absorb the drips...soak it twice for 5-10 min and "saw" with the dental floss....all of 2 minutes....badge falls off perfect...

I will remember that. Thanks!

[glen e]

Originally Posted by oOKhanhOo

I will remember that. Thanks!

things I would do (and did) in the 1st week of owning a new car besides the paint sealing I talk about in the detailing forum:

1. remove pinstripe
2. remove door edge guards or wheel well guards (not splashguards)
3. remove all badges except the big H's
4. get the 10 pack of AGT LED's for 6 bucks off ebay and put them everywhere until I mapped out a personal plan for other LED's
5. scotchguard the seats if cloth
6. check tire pressures
7. Tint all around 35%
8. replace toy battery with >550 CCA batt


But that's just me.....

[oOKhanhOo]

Originally Posted by glen e

things I would do (and did) in the 1st week of owning a new car besides the sealing I talk about in the detailing forum:

1. remove pinstripe
2. remove door edge guards or wheel well guards (not splashguards)
3. remove all badges except the big H's
4. get the 10 pack of AGT LED's for 6 bucks off ebay and put them everywhere until I mapped out a personal plan for other LED's
5. scotchguard the seats if cloth
6. check tire pressures
7. Tint all around 35%
8. replace toy battery


But that's just me.....

I really wanted to seal the paint since new years, weather been terrible. SUMER I MISS YOU!!!

1. No pin stripes on my ex
2. there is a clear like film on the left corner of door jamb on pass. side and right bottom on driver's...
4. Can you link me to the 10 pack of AGT LED? i couldnt find it...
5. I definitely need scotchgaurding my seats. a week or two after owning it, a friend spilled chicken penne on the seats (by the calf muscle area of the seat.)

Did you use this ?

Amazon

Amazon

[glen e]

Originally Posted by oOKhanhOo

I really wanted to seal the paint since new years, weather been terrible. SUMER I MISS YOU!!!

Did you use this ? http://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotchgard-.../dp/B001NPD7BK

yup fine....long term get the seat defender from college hills - not a seat cover - I love em....

sorry amazon

Amazon

Amazon

[II Kings 9:20]

Originally Posted by glen e

things I would do (and did) in the 1st week of owning a new car besides the paint sealing I talk about in the detailing forum:

1. remove pinstripe
2. remove door edge guards or wheel well guards (not splashguards)
3. remove all badges except the big H's
4. get the 10 pack of AGT LED's for 6 bucks off ebay and put them everywhere until I mapped out a personal plan for other LED's
5. scotchguard the seats if cloth
6. check tire pressures
7. Tint all around 35%
8. replace toy battery with >550 CCA batt


But that's just me.....

Chek the oil too.

LEDs for the interior and other external lamps brings the car into the 2010s. I liked it so much I did my old beater 04 MDX.

WD-40 works great for dealer stick ons. I have never debaged the factory stick ons. I was actually thinking of adding a Diesel badge since I don't get enough attention.

The meep meep is cute but in the day of amps and subs pretty ineffective if someone is about to hit you.