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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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Yea, its an automatic :[

Hm...

Here is my 2001 Honda Accord Coupe EX

Is it even worth upgrading, other then audio?

Oh, and yea my mom had a fender bender before giving it to me and used the insurance money to buy clothes.

Anyway to make it look better?






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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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it's subjective. To some, Accords aren't worth modding at all, to others that may be all they would mod. So it's something only you can answer for yourself.

Take a look through the Guide to Basic Accords, the Accord FAQ and the Accord Picture Thread. Those should give you an idea of what you can do with the car and how the car could look as well as things to look out for.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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Alright, thanks I was just a bit excited to post for the first time I failed to read sticky's
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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nice radio..i used to have one
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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yea i just installed it yesterday.

i had no idea what i was doing but apparently it worked out in the end.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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I would just do an Appearance upgrade. Maybe some nice body kits. Not those ricey ones. Maybe some JDM black housing headlights. I wish Accords had more performance injected to it.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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It's nice I like it...just remember whatever route you decide to take keep it simple and clean
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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get an intake and an exhaust maybe some headers, suspension...
etc.
Do what ever you are up for.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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fix the bumper
touch up paint, if you have any scratch
shampoo all the interior
wash her and drive... save your money for next model

you have a very nice Car indeed
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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nice ipod.....dont leave it there
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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OEM or Wings West Lip Kit, Nice set of coilovers, black housing headlights and your choice of wheels
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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new shoes
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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start to mod that piece up!!!
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dark2light2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yea, its an automatic :[

Hm...

Here is my 2001 Honda Accord Coupe EX

Is it even worth upgrading, other then audio?

Oh, and yea my mom had a fender bender before giving it to me and used the insurance money to buy clothes.

Anyway to make it look better?

</TD></TR></TABLE>

there are various pros and cons. automatic manual 4door (insurance) 2 door (insurance) i don't want to ramble. like the mod. said, this is an opinionative interrogative statement you have posted. me like coupes so i say please do upgrade cleanly, but i wouldn't do exhaust unless you're gonna be driving in gear 1 & 2 everyday
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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i agree with everything said here it is all up to you...i personally would go for it and have fun with it.....nothing says u have to go all out
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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Where on earth can I find a GOOD guide to installing component audio with pictures?

Ive looked everywhere.

Im so lost right now trying to install it.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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what task are you battling now? rear output audio? or the head unit again...
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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well i already am set with the headunit its in and installed

im trying to do the two front speakers and tweeters but i cant manage to get the door panels off.

i almost got them off but there is something hold them near the top where the window goes down
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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I would get a chiltons.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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did you search the FAQ for 6th gen door panel removal? if so then i'm gonna go out on a limb and assume that the assembly is SIMILAR to the 5th gen's... when i take my door panels off i ...

1st: CAREFULLY pop off the garnish that covers the backside of the mirror (black, grey, tan) w/e .

2nd: then i loosen and pull out the screw holding my master control switch down (windows, mirror etc.)

3rd: then i loosen and pull out the screw holding my inner door handle in place. there is some clips to uNclip and some playing with accesories and what not.

4th: once all ends are loose you should be able to GENTLY tug in a wiggle motion on the door and have it come up and off. there should be some popping sounds from plastic clips, but that's normal.

when re-applying the panel: just make sure they (the plastic clips) are all aligned and on the door panel before placing it back onto the inner body.

it's pretty laid out and simple if u just use your better judgement.

good luck
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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hell yeah its worth it!

get an exhaust tip or a catback for starters thats an ugly tailpipe






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