May/June ROTM "Sakuradrops808B"

[00Accord4cyl]

Theme for this ROTM was Best 2001-2002 Accord..Closest match we have had so far. So give a big congrats to Sakura for such an amazing accord!!

BodyMod:
Full 98-00 Accord Wings West W-typ polyurethane lip kit (modified)
JDM OEM Honda RL Rainguards
TCS Sportline Scion TC carbon fiber trunk spoiler
Racing Raven ABS Front Grill
Fender rolled and trimmed
35% Ceramic tint by Huper-Optik
Aftermarket hyperwhite led bulbs in rear license plate
"NOT-JDM" Hawaii license plate
Chrome door handle covers
A couple of 5 yen japanese coins for good luck
Custom DIY Work Wheels license plate (for shows)

Lamps:
Genuine Japan BB6 Honda Prelude OEM Amber sidemarkers
Genuine Japan Cf4 Euro R Accord OEM Black housing foglamps
Black housing headlight w/ TYC Clear lenses, spray painted Tamiya clear amber
Cleared/amber delete OEM tail lamps

Suspension/Braking System:
JDM Air Runner Adjustable Air suspension w/ damping controls (first ever 6thgen with AR in the nation)
JDM KYB adjustable damping struts
SPC Rear camber correction kit
Generic eBay front upper tower bar
Moog outer tie rods
Hawk HPS brake pads for all four disc brakes
Custom DIY High Temperature Honda decals in calipers


Wheels:
Work Euroline S2 18x8, 18x9 offset +38 all round
Dunlop 215/40/18, 225/40/18
Gorilla lug nuts w/locks

Interior:
Iggee Seat covers in Black
OEM Acura TSX carpet floormats in black
Replica Louis Vuitton classic pattern fabric
Blue LEDs on climate control
Firestone Air Runner air suspension gauges
Four paddle switch for air suspension
2000 Prelude OEM Auto/shiftronic shifter gate
Junction Produce Shiro Tsuna
Junction Produce Shiro Fusa
Junction Produce Neck pads
Junction Produce seat Cushions x2
Custom DIY Vip cupholder/mini table on Pass. side
Custom DIY VTEC indicator light

In Car Entertainment:
(top secret)
Front mount camera (front lip damage prevention)

Engine:
Stock F23A1 Vtec engine
Custom DIY wrinkle red valve cover
Genuine Mugen Oil cap
Genuine Mugen Radiator cap
Genuine Mugen Reservoir sock
Optima Yellowtop Battery
Custom Air induction piping
Generic Air Intake Filter element with carbon fiber heat shield
Aftermarket distributor
Aftermarket Spark plug wires
NGK Spark plugs
Tsudo muffler, rear only
Custom DIY earthing wires​

Now for the pictures:

 

[00Accord4cyl]

1. Is this your first car?
Nope I had a 4 door 1998 Acura Integra LS before

2. How did you end up with the accord?
My Sakura used to be owned by my parents and they wanted to get rid of it at that time to get another car. They were still paying for the monthly payments which I took over since my beat up integra was already paid for. After a year I decided to just pay off the Accord in full and give my Integra to my cousin who needs it for work.

3. When did you first start modifying cars?
I didn’t really plan on modifying Sakura, I was going to use it primarily for work. I had plans on getting a Acura TL, but I thought since I paid off the car why not mess with it. Back in 2003 i watched a few Best Motoring Videos and looks online for reference and that was the start.

4. Did you run into any problems along the way when you were modifying stuff?
The main one was the Automatic Transmission. The original died when Sakura was at 75,000 miles. It was fixed by Pflueger Honda of Honolulu for free, but I still had to pay a very small amount of cash (costed same as tipping on a restaurant).

5. Why do you do it? Why not leave it stock?
The current style wasn’t the one I originally aiming for. I wanted it to be more on the performance side. But I wanted more than just a "cookie cutter" type of Accord, I wanted to have something different and yet very stylish and one-of-a-kind. And something that will make people want to modify their Accords, something that will bring 6th genaration Accords to another level. I wanted to raise the bar.6.

6. What other mods do you have planned for the car?
A built engine swap. H-series, J-series, or even a K series (if it will ever be available). New wheels and new paint.

7. Any other cars you're tinkering with?
The new Subarus or Lexus are kinda growing on me right now. But I don’t know if I will modify those cars the way I did with Sakura.

8. What's your favorite thing about your car, specifically? Which money do you feel was your best investment?
The Prelude gate shifter it makes it more luxurious. The very best investment was the timing belt change best bang for the buck, extending Sakura’s life.

9. Is there anybody you would like to credit or thank for helping you along the way?
A big Mahalo Nui Loa to God for all the blessings, my parents, my friends and family, all my ex-GFs for not being b33ches even if they were jealous of my Sakura, The Honolulu Police Department for being almost always on my side, Island Style Accords for the support, Team Showcase for the hook-ups, Samson and crew of Revision Audio, Matt and Jeff of Eurosports, Ramone at Hi-Pace Motorsports, Ron of Pflueger Honda, Jeff and HPOC, Andrew (Phut), my personal mechanic Ruff at Ruff’s Automotive, and also to myself for being able to find time and money to keep up with this hobby. And last but not least to all who voted for me and praised me in 6thgenAccord and V6P. ......Au’ryte!!! Cheee-hooo!!!…….Aloha!!!!! ::does the double Shaka gesture \o00/ \00o/::​

 

[CrosCntryAccord]

what happened to the rest of the answers?

 

[indowanksta88]

sakura, i am completely speechless bro, those pics are beyond amazing, i have saved every single one of those pics on my computer haha, props once again for being unique and going VIP with the accord. ur car is definetly and inspiration for all those going the VIP route. congrats once again bro

 

[CHID0]

Well deserved...new pics are sexy as hell. Your ride gets a

 

[Russianred]

Yo brotha. Congrats on the ROTM. Sakura is beyond slick.. it is ethereal.
Are you planning to be in some car shows, because it would be a guarantee for 1st!

Thank you for the inspiration and some incredible pictures!

 

[nexTOme]

congrats

 

[hendizzlez]

congratssss!!! i got the "VIP-ness" from u you and sakura made me wana shoot for an is250 with the vip look...

 

[Phut]

Congrats Ron! well deserved.

btw, did you finally convert your seats to leather?

 

[ccordex00]

Very nice ride!...congrats