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Honda Accord: Aftermarket Modifications

Modifying your Honda will take it to another level. Consider some popular aftermarket mods here.

By Nathaniel Brown - March 27, 2015

This article applies to the Honda Accord (1990-2002).

People like to modify their Honda Accords for various reasons. Some modify the Accord to make it more unique and personalized while others modify it to make it perform better. The options are many, and you can go as far as your wallet allows. Here are some of the most popular modifications.

Aftermarket Lighting Mods

Red Tail Lights

DIY Cost – $10

Professional Cost – $100

Skill Level – Easy; after a simple uninstallation and a quick spray, this modification is complete.

The simplest way to achieve this modification is to uninstall the back lights, spray them down with a clear gloss red paint, and then re-install them. This will differentiate your car by giving its lights a nice, all-red look and will leave other drivers wondering how you did it.

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HID Lights

DIY Cost – $80

Professional Cost – $200

Skill Level – Easy; requires minor wiring experience, but is a task that can be easily handled.

This is a modification that is actually quite useful. HID lights help increase visibility, require less power, and last much longer than typical headlights. There are many online shops that will let you search for the best fit for your car, and most are very easy to install. Most only require that you remove the old headlight, mount the new ballast, splice the power in, and insert the new headlight.

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Blue Fog Lights

DIY Cost – $25

Professional Cost – $200

Skill Level – Moderate

Nothing screams more aftermarket than different colored lights. This modification gives a unique blue tint to fog lights. Take a bit of blue overlay film and lay it over the outside of the light, then trace and cut it to fit the front of the light. Tape the film over the light to secure it in place, and you have just added an interesting new touch to your car. There are other ways of changing the fog light colors, but they require removing the lights and replacing them.

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Aftermarket Wheel Mods

DIY Cost – $300 and up

Professional Cost – $500 and up

Skill Level – Moderate; it requires specialized machines to add or remove tires from a rim.

There are two types of modifications this refers to: wheels and rims. It most commonly refers to aftermarket rims of which there are endless options. Purchasing rims and installing them is the easy part; having to swap the tires from old rims to new rims is the issue. This requires special machinery and is recommended to have done by a professional. Rims are generally a highly valued commodity, but may also become an issue seeing as some weather climates can rust and destroy rims. The two most common modifications to tires are getting low profile tires, which show a minimal amount of rubber to better highlight aftermarket rims, and getting white wall tires. These tires are sought after to bring a classic look to cars.

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Aftermarket Intake Systems

DIY Cost – $300 and up

Professional Cost – $500 and up

Skill Level – Moderate; requires removing the old intake and installing a new one, and possibly having to make modifications for the new one to fit.

Intake systems are highly sought after to increased engine power. This is typically done in performance vehicles, used for racing or towing. It helps increase the airflow and power of a vehicle. One downside to this modification is that it may decrease MPG, so if you are aiming to get the best mileage, this may not be the modification for you. But if this modification is right up your ally, then there are many reputable brands to choose from and many different looks to go for, so do some research before making an obligation. Some of the most reputable systems are K&N, Injen, Airraid, and Volant.

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