The wheels did me in...

HomerJay · Mar 28, 2007

Hello all!

For some reason or another I opted for winter tires when my M+S went bad last fall. Of course, I wanted wheels...

...that way I could justify summer tires. I had better M+S last year and got a taste of better performance (albeit, very slight).

I have a 2001 Accord EX I-4 5-speed. I believe the color is called Nighthawk Black. Everything is stock (well, at this point...

).

I don't have pics of the car. But these are the wheels I'm putting on this week... :thumbsup:

Enkei 17x7 Evo 6 (Hyper Black)
Kumho Ecsta MX (225/45/Y)

I've enjoyed browsing the past few days. I now realize what the wheel retailer meant when he replied..."be careful, it's addictive"...

...I already have additional parts on order. From what I've read, the intake is a great place to start. There's one on order...

I've owned the car since new. I figure it's about time I thank her for treating me so well over the years.

My list is likely a lot shorter than some here. Beyond the wheels (and eventual suspension drop), I don't plan on any cosmetic changes. I'd rather improve suspension and the way the car drives since that's what I get to play with every time I'm driving... :driving:

One question I'd like to ask is where to buy the PSPEC short shifter kit. It's just plain awesome!! From what I've read, the 97-01 Prelude kit works for 6th gen Accords. Is that for specific years or all 6th gen?

I look forward to a good time!

theaccordian · Mar 28, 2007

HomerJay said:
My list is likely a lot shorter than some here. Beyond the wheels (and eventual suspension drop), I don't plan on any cosmetic changes. I'd rather improve suspension and the way the car drives since that's what I get to play with every time I'm driving...

One question I'd like to ask is where to buy the PSPEC short shifter kit. It's just plain awesome!! From what I've read, the 97-01 Prelude kit works for 6th gen Accords. Is that for specific years or all 6th gen?

I look forward to a good time!

very wise decisison, to improve suspension first, alot more fun that doing engine mods imo, you can actually feel a difference.lol I like your approach towards modding. hope you enjoy your stay. its a great community!

DarkSideAccord · Mar 28, 2007

u sound like a wise man :thumbsup:

suspension and rims is a must imo (and i love your rims btw).... might as well get sway bars and an upper strut bar while u're at it...

as for the PSPEC, do a search... it's been discussed b4... i myself use a B&M short shifter adapter and cut my shifter.... it's cheap and works for me...

for the addictive issue, it's true... b4 u know, u'll be like me :rofl:

turbocayenne · Mar 28, 2007

DarkSideAccord said:
for the addictive issue, it's true... b4 u know, u'll be like me

he's telling the truth ha..ha..
sigh... another lucky man having 5 speed EX..
welcome aboard man...

HomerJay · Mar 28, 2007

theaccordian said:
very wise decisison, to improve suspension first, alot more fun that doing engine mods imo, you can actually feel a difference.lol I like your approach towards modding. hope you enjoy your stay. its a great community!

That's what I was thinking. The engine mods are a bit too hardcore for me (well, at this point at least). I don't know what to expect from the intake/exhaust and suspension but from what I've read I gather the improvements would be more drastic than any engine work.

I've only been visiting a few days now but there is clearly great group here! I'm so glad I came across the site! What a great resource of knowledge and fellow Accord fans...

DarkSideAccord said:
u sound like a wise man suspension and rims is a must imo (and i love your rims btw).... might as well get sway bars and an upper strut bar while u're at it...

as for the PSPEC, do a search... it's been discussed b4... i myself use a B&M short shifter adapter and cut my shifter.... it's cheap and works for me...

for the addictive issue, it's true... b4 u know, u'll be like me

I have an upper strut bar on order already...

Actually, within 20 minutes of visiting this site for the first time, I had already ordered the intake!

I'll probably sit at wheels/tires, intake and strut bar for at least a little while. The rest of what I'd like to do includes (likely in this order):

-PSPEC shifter (if it's back in stock soon)
-exhaust
-stabilizer bars
-suspension

I'd love to do the suspension first since it is so integral to how the car drives. The timing couldn't be worse since I just paid for those wheels and tires. I guess I'll just drive "5 or 6" cars this year with a new one at each step...

I know that's barely scratching the surface of what can be done. I don't know if that's where I'll stop but I think it would end up being a much nicer car than I have now even with just these few mods...