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  1. james2512

    Swap 2.2 EX Auto Saloon for 2.2 Type-S Estate

    Guys, Mulling over the idea of trading in the EX saloon for a Type-S Estate. Main reason is a £4500 discount off new cars due to the end of the Accord, but also need more room and better fuel economy over the Auto i have. Question though:- 1. Does the Type-S come with electric tailgate...
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    Do we own the last Euro Accord?

    I had been thinking of swapping out my Accord a while ago but decided to hang on and if it passed the MOT ok then to see if I could hold out for a 9th Gen model...... A little searching on the net to see if there were any leaked pictures and I came across the below?? Maybe old news but Sad news...
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    1st MOT

    Hi all Has first MOT today at 44,000 miles and pleased to report that not a single fault or minor was found! I had worries over the after market HID lights but these too passed no problem, (no self level or washer)! The only thing I reported was a crackle from a rear door speaker and sure...
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    Headlight adjustment

    Does anyone know how to adjust the headligh level and angle? I now about the level switch in the car but wanted to know about any manual adjustment??
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    Squeaking Seat

    Guys, Before i go out of my way to the dealers, would a squeaky seat be covered under warranty? The noise is coming from the side support of the drivers seat next to the centre console. At first i thought it was my coat rubbing on it during the morning trip into work, however its defo the...
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    How much is it worth?

    Guys, Been a while since I last posted, due to hectic amounts of work and the thought of swapping out the Accord. I wanted to stay with Honda but the Accord saloon is getting to small on the boot space and the Auto Box is driving me insane lately with it random gear changes even when in M...
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    DRL Fog lights

    Well after much thought i decided to convert my fog lights to drl running lights as i never use them and thought it would give the Accord a modern look. Rather than buy a whole kit off ebay its easier to buy the bulbs and the relay as loose items and make ur own kit. The relay gives you the...
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    Driving Abroad

    Guys, Do any of you know where the headlight markers go for driving in france at night? I will be making the long trip to Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez on Friday night, i rang Honda after not finding a thing in the manual and the lights have zero markers on them and they pretty much said figure it out...
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    Sticker Installed

    Guys, Got my TypeAccord sticker and its now proudly displayed in the rear window. Cheers Alnug!
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    FOG Light DRL's

    Does anyone think the accord would look good with the Volvo tactic of replacing the front fog light bulbs with LED ones connected to a DRL kit?? My link I have put a link to the volvo ones..
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    8th Gen Lowering Springs

    Guys, Has anyone attempted to fit lowering springs to an 8th gen?? Ive been trying to find a diy for the 7th gen as id like to see how much work is involved!! Help?
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    8th Gen HID upgrade - night time

    Just a picture for those wondering how well the HID upgrade lights the road up at night.......
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    Should i get these wheels?

    Guys, I have an opportunity to buy these genuine honda blade 18" wheels new from a honda dealer for a fraction of the normal cost. 1. I still await conformation from the dealer that these will fit on my car.... 2. Do you all think they will suit the Accord??
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    what to do next?

    Well now i need to add something new to my list of mods to add to the car....... any suggestions? I have HID install, auto folding mirrors, straight exhaust, led lights and pirate nav (shouldnt admit to that??) I was tempted to look at running a video feed in to the nav screen? I have located...
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    8th Gen HID Install

    Guys, I decided to install HID 6000K units into my 8th Gen accord and can advise they work a treat so thought i would share with you all. Apologies as i couldnt take pictures all the way through as i sort of forgot or had my hands full..... So to start you will need: 1. HID kit in H1 fitting...
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    another 8th gen

    After a year of owning my EX a mate at work thought it was time to trade in his 7th Gen for an 8th........ Trouble is he bought an ES GT that is the same colour as mine! Were like twins!
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    HID upgrade

    Right, after much thought I've decided to upgrade the standard stock lights to hid! I have ordered: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xenon-HID-Conversion-KIT-H1-H3-H7-H9-H11-HB3-HB4-9006-/330379335700?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cec249814 I've gone for the 6000k bulbs. After...
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    you need to see this!

    Guys, I took a gamble and ordered a auto mirror folding kit from the net! 3 weeks and it arrived this morning all the way from Thialand. They pre sent me the fitting instructions and I had a little look at the wiring on the back of the window switch to see if it was the same....... sure enough...
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    alloy size

    Looking to replace the stock 17 with better looking 17 or 18" rims however what is the off set on the alloy?
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    Rear LED Tail/Brake and Indicators

    Guys, Got my LED bulbs for the tail/brake lights and the indicators. I decided to get stuck into the indicators today and found that the bulbs i purchased of ebay dont fit through the lense...... booo!!. Never mind you never can tell what some of these items are until you get them and for a...
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