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Old 02-14-2013, 08:50 AM
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Just Picked Up the 2013 Touring Model

yesterday morning I purchased my 2013 Honda Accord Touring Model, went for a quick spin before taking it straight to the parts department.
They installed my rear deck spoiler, trunk tray, and mud guards but most importantly they put on my new HFP 19" Diamond Cut Alloy Rims.
It's got a great stance and from seeing how it sits now. My want to drop the car has shrunk to a mere 1"-1.5". I just want the wheel wells a bit more "full"

Will be doing the protect and seal process suggested by Glen E

A few things to come:
Have the appointment made to get the windows tinted on Tuesday
After that, painting the calipers black
and still going back and forth on powder coating the rims black
plus more in the future

Front Left

Left Side

Rims

Rear Deck
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Old 02-14-2013, 08:56 AM
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Looks good! I should be getting my Touring model by the end of next month.

BTW, you should get some wheel locks
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:04 AM
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@mode360 thanks man, congrats looking forward to seeing pics! this was only the 2nd Touring model my dealership had sold. and thanks for the tip, was thinking about getting those when I go pick up my extra emblems
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:07 AM
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Wow. Nice car!!++++ I have to admit that those wheels look really good.
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:13 AM
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beautiful!

enjoy!
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:38 AM
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yesterday morning I purchased my 2013 Honda Accord Touring Model, went for a quick spin before taking it straight to the parts department.
They installed my rear deck spoiler, trunk tray, and mud guards but most importantly they put on my new HFP 19" Diamond Cut Alloy Rims.
It's got a great stance and from seeing how it sits now. My want to drop the car has shrunk to a mere 1"-1.5". I just want the wheel wells a bit more "full"

Will be doing the protect and seal process suggested by Glen E

A few things to come:
Have the appointment made to get the windows tinted on Tuesday
After that, painting the calipers black
and still going back and forth on powder coating the rims black
plus more in the future

Front Left

Left Side

Rims

Rear Deck
I don't think I would mess with those wheels. They look pretty sharp as-is.
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:41 AM
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Very Nice! Love the Wheels! How is the comfort level compared to the Stockers?
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:47 AM
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Very nice! How do you like those Continental tires? Are those the DWS? Are they quiet?
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:48 AM
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Congrats on your new ride! Beautiful!

I have the EX 6-speed version of your car, same color, and I'm pleased as punch with it.

I'm also damn jealous of your weather.
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:58 AM
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Congrats on your new ride! Beautiful!
Indeed!
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Old 02-14-2013, 10:20 AM
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Very nice! How do you like those Continental tires? Are those the DWS? Are they quiet?
Those are ContiProContacts in 235/40/19. I don't believe the DWS comes in this size.
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Old 02-14-2013, 10:22 AM
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Looks great. That's exactly the car I'm looking at buying right now and I was planning on doing the exact same upgrades as you did. I wouldn't lower it though since it would be my commuter car.
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Old 02-14-2013, 10:26 AM
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Looks great! Wheels are tasteful too.

What are you going with for tint? My car is the same color and I've been contemplating a high end 35% Ceramic tint.
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Old 02-14-2013, 01:20 PM
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Very Nice! Love the Wheels! How is the comfort level compared to the Stockers?
smooth ride forsure, I didn't drive on the stocks for more than a few minutes but my buddy who picked up his 2013 EX-L a few weeks back says it's smoother than his
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Old 02-14-2013, 01:21 PM
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Looks great! Wheels are tasteful too.

What are you going with for tint? My car is the same color and I've been contemplating a high end 35% Ceramic tint.
most likely 30-35% on the front windows and then like 15% on the back windows, going to look at the different tints at the shop Tuesday though.
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