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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 03:48 PM
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As far as a sound system goes I don't really want to change much. I like having the 6 disc in dash cd player and I want to preserve my hearing for as long as possible. Don't get mr wrong I love to crank my music just as much as the next guy.

I haven't looked at the suspension or the brakes. If you guys have any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

I am still looking to find the wheels that are "me." I want something that doesn't look like the ones everybody and their brother has. As soon as I find them I want to post them and get your feed back on them.

I am holding off on the cold air intake because I am waiting for the AEM V2 cold air intake to come out.

Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks to those who have already voiced their opinion.

**P.S. I kinda like the euros but I will not get them because I can not find anything that actually looks good.
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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Originally posted by cutestr2002
As far as a sound system goes I don't really want to change much. I like having the 6 disc in dash cd player and I want to preserve my hearing for as long as possible. Don't get mr wrong I love to crank my music just as much as the next guy.

I haven't looked at the suspension or the brakes. If you guys have any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

I am still looking to find the wheels that are "me." I want something that doesn't look like the ones everybody and their brother has. As soon as I find them I want to post them and get your feed back on them.

I am holding off on the cold air intake because I am waiting for the AEM V2 cold air intake to come out.

Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks to those who have already voiced their opinion.

**P.S. I kinda like the euros but I will not get them because I can not find anything that actually looks good.
stay away from getting aftermarket taillights for your 02. If you have a 98-02 coupe, some people will recommend the TYC tail lights, which look decent when the lines are paint matched to the car, but still not my style. The 01-02 sedan has perfectly good tailights, and you will not want to replace them with anything that's out there. STAY AWAY FROM ALTEZZAS!!! What do you have? A Coupe or a Sedan?

As for your suspension:
1. How much do you want to spend right now?
2. Do you need ride height adjustability? (springs+shocks vs. coilovers)
3. How low do you want to drop it?(.75" - 2+")

For a good shock and spring set tup, I would recommend a H&R Spring and the Neuspeed Edition Koni Yellow Shock. The Koni Yellows are currently the best available shocks for our Accords, and you can adjust the firmness of the shocks. H&R Springs are pretty good, but compared to Eibach springs, the ride may be a little bit more harsh. However, Eibach springs have been *rumored* to sag over time. If it's not true, correct me. A H&R Sping+Neuspeed Koni Yellow combo can be purchased for a total of ~$740.

A good coilover to get are the Tein SS, which cost around ~$980. On these, you can adjust firmness, and ride height whenever you want.
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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I have a sedan and I love the tail lights I have now. I might make the amber part clear like I saw done in another thread.

I want to drop it but I'm unsure of how far it should go before it looks like $#!+. I guess it all depends on what kind of body kit I end up purchashing. Basically money is no issue. I mean if the cost a small fortune it will just take me a little longer before I buy them thats all.

I am debating on whether or not to fix the scratch on my front bumper (parked at a bank and some ass#*!@ hit me and then left) Its not all that bad but its like 750 to repair it. I mean why pay the money to fix it if I am just going to change it with a body kit.... you know?
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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yes, clearing out the amber in the stock tails is a good mod to do :thumbup:

IMO, the full bumper-replacement body kits available for the 6th gen Accords kinda suck. They're kind of ugly, most of them are made of lower quality materials, and fitment is always an issue. Instead you will probably qant to go with lip kits.

Since your front bumper is "damaged," you may want to consider getting a OEM 98-00 Accord front bumper, and then getting the Wings West WW type lip kit. It consists of side skirts, and front/rear bumper lips.

jschmid currently has them on his 99 Black 6th gen, along with the H&R Sport + Neuspeed Koni Yellow setup that I want :
http://www.cardomain.com/id/jschmid

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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 10:09 PM
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If you are going with springs, they are usually put into 2 categories:

Race(~2"), and Sport(~1.5").
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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Jschmid has an awesome accord ... but I hate the way the the kit he has doesnt flow on the bumper giving it that added on look. If that makes any sense.
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by cutestr2002
Jschmid has an awesome accord ... but I hate the way the the kit he has doesnt flow on the bumper giving it that added on look. If that makes any sense.
then stick with stock bumpers!

One cool thing you could do is get an OEM 01-02 Coupe front bumper, and a CF hood:
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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dunno who's car it is...
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 09:20 PM
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Love the headlights and that bumper but I want a little more. Damn I'm picky. I won't get cf because I think it looks trashy to have your hood and car be two different colors. I mean if you could paint cf I might consider it but you can't so I am over it.
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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well you could get the OEM 01-02 coupe bumper + OEM hood. I think you can paint CF hoods too.
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