[Ice]

Hey guys, EDO has put the trunk lid up. http://shop.edoperformance.com/hond...ear-trunk-lid-and-tail-light-set-p-12470.html

The shipping price is included to the lower 48 states. Its more of a group order thing, each time an order comes thru they will attach it to their next shipment from Japan, so its about a 4-8 weeks ETA on the orders.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Brand New OEM/JDM Honda 2008 Inspire Rear Trunk Lid and Tail Light Set

Set: Left and Right Trunk Light Garnish, Trunk Lid.

Please include the color code on your comment section when making purchases.
Only the following color trunk lids have been matched with USDM Accord color code:
Silver Metalic (NH-700M)
Polished Metal Metalic (NH-737M)
Royal Blue Pearl (B-536P)
Red Pearl (R-530P)
For all other colors please order Premium White Pearl (NH-624P) and it will have to be repainted to match the USDM color code.



**Please note these are special order item, please allow 4-8 weeks for delivery**

EDO Reward Points : 395 points

 

[Osiris_x11]

LOLz... grrr! I literally ordered this during the previous weekend (from an ebay-seller), to take advantage of the MS Live.com ebay/paypal cash-back & 10% ebay coupon-code! :blush:

And again, grrr!

 

[Stephen83]

I guess i'll be taking advantage of this deal...sorry to hear Osiris...but wait a minute...you got a good deal cuz you'll be paying $369.99 shipped and will get it in a few days after 11/14...

 

[taffwh2008sedan]

Hey guys, EDO has put the trunk lid up. http://shop.edoperformance.com/hond...ear-trunk-lid-and-tail-light-set-p-12470.html

The shipping price is included to the lower 48 states. Its more of a group order thing, each time an order comes thru they will attach it to their next shipment from Japan, so its about a 4-8 weeks ETA on the orders.

That's a great deal -- can't justify spending the money right now, though.

I have a feeling the 2010 Accord will have this "refreshed" look.

 

[Osiris_x11]

I have a feeling the 2010 Accord will have this "refreshed" look.

So that means I'll have an '10 Accord...

(I kid, I kiddd. . .)

 

[dexterdog]

Too bad there isn't a paint match for the Nighthawk black. I don't want to necessarily do a re paint.

 

[Osiris_x11]

Too bad there isn't a paint match for the Nighthawk black. I don't want to necessarily do a re paint.

Boo... live a lil'! Krylon, FTW!

On a serious note, a 12oz' can of OEM color-matched paint is $25 from an online-vendor & even less at a local paint-supply shop (not a lot of paint needed as coverage area is well under 3 sq' ft.), primer/adhesion-promoter is $7.50 & clear-coat is $7.50. That's $40 of materials, find a local pro' to do it on the side for a few bucks! Yay...

 

[walhaddi]

Boo... live a lil'! Krylon, FTW!

On a serious note, a 12oz' can of OEM color-matched paint is $25 from an online-vendor & even less at a local paint-supply shop (not a lot of paint needed as coverage area is well under 3 sq' ft.), primer/adhesion-promoter is $7.50 & clear-coat is $7.50. That's $40 of materials, find a local pro' to do it on the side for a few bucks! Yay...

I am sure it will cost around $100-$150 to get it painted, unless you will paint it yourself.

I remember when I came here long time ago and said that anything above $500 is not worth it for this thing and I got flamed.
I am 100% sure one year from now, we will be able to buy this thing for under $350. I will not wait, but I am just saying. I know HONDA made it, but even OEM parts have to go cheaper to get moved out of their shelves.
I have a Diamond White sedan, if I can buy this this painted and done for that price, then OK. I just don't want to deal with a body shop or a dealership to paint a part for me and may be even not being satisfied with the results.

 

[walhaddi]

That's a great deal -- can't justify spending the money right now, though.

I have a feeling the 2010 Accord will have this "refreshed" look.

I wish the 2010 will have it. This means, we can just buy it painted in the USA. I am just afraid that HONDA changes something silly to a point where the peice doesn't fit the 2008 and 2009 Accords.

 

[walhaddi]

http://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3580
Look at the CHINESE Accord. It even has clear corners on the headlights.
Also, see the 7th generation which has 2 extra tail lights and ONLY 1 is on just like the 8th generation is if you get that option.

 

[Stephen83]

All the non-USDM inspires/accords have clear corners. It's just that the United States DOT requires US cars to have front amber corners. The 8th gen inspire's extra trunk lights are a reflector on the left and a rear fog on the right. Fish Hunter, is the first to have it on his car and he cut a hole on the left reflector to accommodate a light, which i will be doing.

http://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3580
Look at the CHINESE Accord. It even has clear corners on the headlights.
Also, see the 7th generation which has 2 extra tail lights and ONLY 1 is on just like the 8th generation is if you get that option.

 

[Ice]

What are other 8th Gen Accord forums? Feel free to spread around, gents.

 

[taffwh2008sedan]

All the non-USDM inspires/accords have clear corners. It's just that the United States DOT requires US cars to have front amber corners. The 8th gen inspire's extra trunk lights are a reflector on the left and a rear fog on the right. Fish Hunter, is the first to have it on his car and he cut a hole on the left reflector to accommodate a light, which i will be doing.

I believe the side the rear fog is depends on the left/right handedness of the vehicle. The fog must be on the driver's side for some reason. Audis even have wiring on both sides for the rear fog -- one is never used.

 

[walhaddi]

All the non-USDM inspires/accords have clear corners. It's just that the United States DOT requires US cars to have front amber corners. The 8th gen inspire's extra trunk lights are a reflector on the left and a rear fog on the right. Fish Hunter, is the first to have it on his car and he cut a hole on the left reflector to accommodate a light, which i will be doing.

If the piece came painted my color (Diamond White) I would have bought and and did what you will do (Cut and ...)
But I just want to know what you will do to turn the reflectors to work as tail lights or brake lights if that's what you will do. Are you going to splice the tail/brake lights and have an extra bulb going into the reflectors?
Take pictures of what you will do, because I might be interested in doing it myself too (If I find a good, reliable body shop).

 

[8thGenInspire]

yeah I talked to Fish Hunter and he said making the reflectors light up when braking or when your lights are on is hard to do. Lots of drilling but I think I'll be doing it as well

 

[walhaddi]

I just contacted my dealer to see how much they will charge me to paint the lower garnish piece Diamond White. They sent me a quote for $94.

So, $392 + $94. Is it worth it?

 

[taffwh2008sedan]

I just contacted my dealer to see how much they will charge me to paint the lower garnish piece Diamond White. They sent me a quote for $94.

So, $392 + $94. Is it worth it?

If you are a millionare, yes -- if you are an undocumented dishwasher, no.

 

[walhaddi]

If you are a millionare, yes -- if you are an undocumented dishwasher, no.

If I was a millionare, then I will be driving a Lambo and if I was a dishwasher, I would be riding a bike. You still hasn't answered my question though

 

[taffwh2008sedan]

If I was a millionare, then I will be driving a Lambo and if I was a dishwasher, I would be riding a bike. You still hasn't answered my question though

What I was trying to say is that you are the only one who can answer that question. We don't know your financial situation and commitments.

 

[Fish Hunter]

8th Gen.. and S-83:

The OEM Inspire rear lens is a rear fog (one of them) and the other is a reflector. I drilled a hole in the reflector only lens and then went to an auto store and bought two bulb housings and two 5 watt bulbs and some wire. I tapped the hot from the license plate lights. So currently, my Inspire lens are tail lights only and not brake lights (as the all Accord that has a lens in the rear deck is a tail light only and not also a brake light). If I wanted to run a brake light, I would have to find a hot outside of the rear deck (maybe my next project).

I hope this helps.