Need help modifying my 04 accord

rohanGT · 11th January 2009, 18:34

hey guys
I am a relatively new bhpian but am on it every day reading new posts and tryin to understand more about cars but now i need all the help and suggestions i can get.
I have a 04 accord 2.4 AT and already have got small modifications done like have got xenon headlamps, got a sony amplifier and a JBL suboofer but stock speakers and head unit.Also got a K&N CAI installed from autopsyche.Now i was planning on getting some more work done on my car.
The things i had in mind were.
1)A free flow exhaust (magnaflow preferably).
2)An accord mugen boykit.
3)A set of rims and tyres was considerin upgrading to 17 inches but want a black rim wit a chrome lip.
4)Getting front black projector lights, and getting the taillights smoked.
5)Was also wondering weather i could get the wood finish inside the car changed to carbon fiber or changed to have the carbon fiber look.
6)Also thought of getting a piggy bank put to increase hp but dont no if you get one for the accord.
Another question for the audio gurus is
If i get new speakers on the existing HU will it be worth it or should i change the HU too?I would prefer not to play around with the electricals of the car
And please also suggest some good speakers for the car.
Thank you

Fountainheader · 11th January 2009, 19:48

The Accord (Old Gen) is one of the best cars to modify. You could get in touch with Autopsyche for Mugen Body Kit. Also try out Angel Eyes!

abhinav.gupta88 · 11th January 2009, 20:18

Check the threads here also

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...d-nemesis.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ew-alloys.html

m4ugr8 · 11th January 2009, 21:46

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Originally Posted by rohanGT

hey guys
I am a relatively new bhpian but am on it every day reading new posts and tryin to understand more about cars but now i need all the help and suggestions i can get.
I have a 04 accord 2.4 AT and already have got small modifications done like have got xenon headlamps, got a sony amplifier and a JBL suboofer but stock speakers and head unit.Also got a K&N CAI installed from autopsyche.Now i was planning on getting some more work done on my car.
The things i had in mind were.
1)A free flow exhaust (magnaflow preferably).
2)An accord mugen boykit.
3)A set of rims and tyres was considerin upgrading to 17 inches but want a black rim wit a chrome lip.
4)Getting front black projector lights, and getting the taillights smoked.
5)Was also wondering weather i could get the wood finish inside the car changed to carbon fiber or changed to have the carbon fiber look.
6)Also thought of getting a piggy bank put to increase hp but dont no if you get one for the accord.
Another question for the audio gurus is
If i get new speakers on the existing HU will it be worth it or should i change the HU too?I would prefer not to play around with the electricals of the car
And please also suggest some good speakers for the car.
Thank you

This Accord is definitely my favourite car to MOD, Just waiting for My DAD to give me the possession of his Accord, Its the same as your Black. Anyways getting back

1. Get a Magnaflow Endcan or a Remus Endcan coupled with a Straight Pipe, I heard accordmasters accord one day while he was revving past me

, And it sounded very good.

2. Accord Mugen Kit should be available At GYRO or at Autopsyche, Contact them.

3.17" Rims suit the accord perfectly, Try Visiting The newly opened Lenso Showroom/outlet in Karol Bagh, I am sure you will find your rims their.

4.Projector Headlights readily available in Delhi, should cost around 13k, Tail lights smoke, Arush is your MAN.

5.Very easy, Buy a CF Look a like sticker and apply it on the DASH, search around Team bhp you will find pics.

6.PiggyBank, Hmmm I think you would be able to find one for the K24

Changing the speaker would definitely help to improve the sound, You have a AMP connected right, How?? does the stock HU have pre-outs??

rohanGT · 12th January 2009, 00:56

abhinav.gupta88-Thank you for the links to accordmasters nemesis but i have already seen that earlier and accordmasters is a good friend of mine so, have seen his car plenty of times and he is the one who has inspired me.
m4ugr8-I have spoken to Arush and he says he has the mugen kit but about the CF i have seen this accord where the guy had got the wood scraped off and got CF put

Any suggestions on new speakers and on if i shud change the HU?

autopsyche · 12th January 2009, 23:41

rohan on the inside to replace the wooden you would have to go with a cf sticker layout on top of it. However you could scrpae that off and get it converted to a brushed aluminum paint finish. That would be a more feasible and better finish option.

The stock HU is very crappy on the Accord, you have heard the nemesis audio right, that car also plays from the stock HU if u play it through the AUX. Try listening to it and it will be a world of a difference. I would definitely suggest to add a seperate HU, amp and new speakers to better handle the power.

Shan2nu · 13th January 2009, 00:24

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6)Also thought of getting a piggy bank put to increase hp but dont no if you get one for the accord.

Getting a piggy-bank wont increase HP, but it might increase your budget a bit.

Shan2nu

rohanGT · 13th January 2009, 01:34

Could someone also please photoshop a picture of a black accord with black rims and chrome lips?
Arush-What about the front grill could we put a mugen grill?

rohanGT · 19th January 2009, 02:57

Ok so after taking some while to decide i finally went ahead and got new alloys and tyres for my accord.I have got lenso konvex rims which have a chrome lip and are hyper black.Have also got michilen mxf tyres and they are 215 45 17
Will post the pics tomorrow as i by the time i got home it had got dark.
Would like to thank accord masters for his help in deciding the alloys and abix for directions and for convincing me not to get them painted black.lol

chiragh_bir · 19th January 2009, 10:52

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Originally Posted by rohanGT

abhinav.gupta88-Thank you for the links to accordmasters nemesis but i have already seen that earlier and accordmasters is a good friend of mine so, have seen his car plenty of times and he is the one who has inspired me.
m4ugr8-I have spoken to Arush and he says he has the mugen kit but about the CF i have seen this accord where the guy had got the wood scraped off and got CF put

Any suggestions on new speakers and on if i shud change the HU?

there's a guy in bangalore he can convert your wood trim to carbon fiber looks..

does excellent job

desigNation · 19th January 2009, 12:02

chiragh bir-could you please tell the name/number of this guy in bangalore who does the conversion of wood trim to carbon fiber.

rohanGT · 19th January 2009, 13:27

I was driving today mornin and was jus about to park the car outside my house wen a small puppy came out pf nowhere will tryin to save it.I turned the tires and braked ,I ended up saving it but my tire hit the footpath and now my new rims are scratched from the side and there is a piece of the sidewall which is out,Its like a chunk of rubber.No air leak but would it cause any harm?.The part of the tyre touching the alloy is fine but just above that is where the peice is out from
@chiragh bir thanks for the suggestions but i have already found someone here whoe is willing to do it for me

faithless_1984 · 19th January 2009, 15:38

Thats sad Rohan ,post some pics of the Rims and the damaged tyre to help the tyre gurus give proper suggestions.

narayan · 19th January 2009, 16:39

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Originally Posted by rohanGT

I was driving today mornin and was jus about to park the car outside my house wen a small puppy came out pf nowhere will tryin to save it.I turned the tires and braked ,I ended up saving it but my tire hit the footpath and now my new rims are scratched from the side and there is a piece of the sidewall which is out,Its like a chunk of rubber.No air leak but would it cause any harm?.The part of the tyre touching the alloy is fine but just above that is where the peice is out from
@chiragh bir thanks for the suggestions but i have already found someone here whoe is willing to do it for me

hope you took the puppy home and ensure he guards ur house for the rest of his life in repayment !

manveet · 19th January 2009, 16:56

Sorry about your rims, surely feels bad when new wheels get damaged.

Oh, and I'm closely watching this thread. I have a about 2 months to decide whether I should keep our 04 Auto Accord or buy a 1.8TPi. My Accord is in the same grey color. I was contemplating a Mugen Kit like in the pictures, and Black Alloys with chrome lip like Manan has on his Civic.

Seems you're doing the same .. eagerly awaiting pictures

Yayyy .. Mugen's are IN ..

11th January 2009, 18:34	#1
rohanGT BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 97 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Need help modifying my 04 accord hey guys I am a relatively new bhpian but am on it every day reading new posts and tryin to understand more about cars but now i need all the help and suggestions i can get. I have a 04 accord 2.4 AT and already have got small modifications done like have got xenon headlamps, got a sony amplifier and a JBL suboofer but stock speakers and head unit.Also got a K&N CAI installed from autopsyche.Now i was planning on getting some more work done on my car. The things i had in mind were. 1)A free flow exhaust (magnaflow preferably). 2)An accord mugen boykit. 3)A set of rims and tyres was considerin upgrading to 17 inches but want a black rim wit a chrome lip. 4)Getting front black projector lights, and getting the taillights smoked. 5)Was also wondering weather i could get the wood finish inside the car changed to carbon fiber or changed to have the carbon fiber look. 6)Also thought of getting a piggy bank put to increase hp but dont no if you get one for the accord. Another question for the audio gurus is If i get new speakers on the existing HU will it be worth it or should i change the HU too?I would prefer not to play around with the electricals of the car And please also suggest some good speakers for the car. Thank you
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11th January 2009, 19:48	#2
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	The Accord (Old Gen) is one of the best cars to modify. You could get in touch with Autopsyche for Mugen Body Kit. Also try out Angel Eyes!
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11th January 2009, 20:18	#3
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,090 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Check the threads here also http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...d-nemesis.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ew-alloys.html
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12th January 2009, 00:56	#5
rohanGT BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 97 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	abhinav.gupta88-Thank you for the links to accordmasters nemesis but i have already seen that earlier and accordmasters is a good friend of mine so, have seen his car plenty of times and he is the one who has inspired me. m4ugr8-I have spoken to Arush and he says he has the mugen kit but about the CF i have seen this accord where the guy had got the wood scraped off and got CF put Any suggestions on new speakers and on if i shud change the HU?
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12th January 2009, 23:41	#6
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	rohan on the inside to replace the wooden you would have to go with a cf sticker layout on top of it. However you could scrpae that off and get it converted to a brushed aluminum paint finish. That would be a more feasible and better finish option. The stock HU is very crappy on the Accord, you have heard the nemesis audio right, that car also plays from the stock HU if u play it through the AUX. Try listening to it and it will be a world of a difference. I would definitely suggest to add a seperate HU, amp and new speakers to better handle the power.
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13th January 2009, 01:34	#8
rohanGT BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 97 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Could someone also please photoshop a picture of a black accord with black rims and chrome lips? Arush-What about the front grill could we put a mugen grill?
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19th January 2009, 02:57	#9
rohanGT BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 97 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Ok so after taking some while to decide i finally went ahead and got new alloys and tyres for my accord.I have got lenso konvex rims which have a chrome lip and are hyper black.Have also got michilen mxf tyres and they are 215 45 17 Will post the pics tomorrow as i by the time i got home it had got dark. Would like to thank accord masters for his help in deciding the alloys and abix for directions and for convincing me not to get them painted black.lol
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19th January 2009, 12:02	#11
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	chiragh bir-could you please tell the name/number of this guy in bangalore who does the conversion of wood trim to carbon fiber.
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19th January 2009, 13:27	#12
rohanGT BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 97 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I was driving today mornin and was jus about to park the car outside my house wen a small puppy came out pf nowhere will tryin to save it.I turned the tires and braked ,I ended up saving it but my tire hit the footpath and now my new rims are scratched from the side and there is a piece of the sidewall which is out,Its like a chunk of rubber.No air leak but would it cause any harm?.The part of the tyre touching the alloy is fine but just above that is where the peice is out from @chiragh bir thanks for the suggestions but i have already found someone here whoe is willing to do it for me
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19th January 2009, 15:38	#13
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 328 Times View My Garage	Thats sad Rohan ,post some pics of the Rims and the damaged tyre to help the tyre gurus give proper suggestions.
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19th January 2009, 16:56	#15
manveet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,105 Thanked: 898 Times View My Garage	Sorry about your rims, surely feels bad when new wheels get damaged. Oh, and I'm closely watching this thread. I have a about 2 months to decide whether I should keep our 04 Auto Accord or buy a 1.8TPi. My Accord is in the same grey color. I was contemplating a Mugen Kit like in the pictures, and Black Alloys with chrome lip like Manan has on his Civic. Seems you're doing the same .. eagerly awaiting pictures Yayyy .. Mugen's are IN ..
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