Jordan_H's 98 Accord Sedan EX (56k)

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I'm going to paint my dash but I kind of want to wrap it in suede to give it a more expensive look and feel. I'm not super sure on that one yet.
Sometimes, I wish my dash was in suede b/c it significantly reduces the glare on the windshield for the better vision during the day.
 

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Only problem with suede is it can fade, maybe not as quickly if you make consistent use of those sun shades.
 

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There is some newer suede that my interior guy hasn't seen fade in I think 7 years of having it. I'll definitely have to think about it. Today I'm doing my rear seat.
 

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Pics don't do it justice. Decided not to do the diamond stitching because for seats the white would just get very dirty and it is impossible to clean. I am very pleased with the outcome
 

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Trying to decide what I want to do for the dash. I think I just want to swap in a black coupe dash. Possibly paint mine but I would need the black vents from a coupe. Decisions decisions... If anyone has those black vents, let me know!
 

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^ Good call on cancelling the white diamond stiches. Could've been too loud with your inserts. This is just beautiful. :) Can't wait to see the overall look!


Only problem with suede is it can fade, maybe not as quickly if you make consistent use of those sun shades.

There is some newer suede that my interior guy hasn't seen fade in I think 7 years of having it. I'll definitely have to think about it.
Tinting the whole windshield will protect it from UV, no prob. Unless you're a cop magnet, you would never end up with a trouble, especially one with the lightest film.
 

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^ Good call on cancelling the white diamond stiches. Could've been too loud with your inserts. This is just beautiful. :) Can't wait to see the overall look!



Tinting the whole windshield will protect it from UV, no prob. Unless you're a cop magnet, you would never end up with a trouble, especially one with the lightest film.

Thank-you! There is a French style seem with white stitching. It's difficult to see in the picture but that really helps to tie in with the door panels. I agree, the diamonds would just be a little much.

Surprisingly, I've never been pulled over. I'll admit that I tend to speed, but that's just because the accord is super easy to drive... I think I've been lucky because my car isn't very loud. That helps me fly under the radar.
 

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Seats look fantastic man. This car keeps on improving. Your talk about the 5G wagon makes me want one for a daily so bad.

They're pretty convenient. It's pretty similar to a legacy, but also pretty different. If you're looking for a good wagon daily. I'd go with the accord or legacy. If you get a legacy make sure it's a 97 because those are non interference motors and the 2.2 liter is bulletproof.
 
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