New-2-me 2003 Accord Owner w/ Pics
 

Well about three months ago I picked up a 2003 Accord EX V6 Coupe because after test driving about five different cars, I fell in LOVE with this thing. This is only my second car, the first being a 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix with the 3.1 SE engine (165HP of fury). After two years of owning it I found out a lot of things I was going to have to replace, and figured it would just be better off getting a new car. My mom drives an 02 Accord EX 4-banger, and other than the power, I liked it (also the first car I ever drove). So naturally, I had an idea what I wanted, Accord quality, but faster. Searching around the local Honda dealer (O'hare Honda) I found this beauty. However, if I ever had a question the GM-heads I know didn't know too much about this car, so I figure I might find a forum. This place seems like it's got some knowledge and people that love their cars, so this is the place for me.

Enough with the babbling, here are some pics!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y20...0/100_0413.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y20...0/100_0412.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y20...0/100_0411.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y20...0/100_0410.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y20...0/100_0409.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y20...0/100_0408.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y20...0/100_0407.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y20...100_0406-1.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y20...100_0405-1.jpg

loaded with everything, except for the nav. Hoping to get the OEM spoiler and body accent kit they have (it would look better, IMO). Would love some HIDs, because the headlights are not bright enough for me (but the Prix was much worse). Also wanting to get some intake work done so the thing gets a LITTLE louder without sounding ricey. Exhaust tips are a little rusty, so maybe I can make an excuse to get some new ones installed. Any suggestions for any of this would be great!
I went Honda because of reliability, power, and mileage. I'm hoping to have this thing for a LONG time (as long as I take care of that timing belt, lol)

TIA,
Zer0

RE: New-2-me 2003 Accord Owner w/ Pics
 

Very nice, 7th gens are becoming more popular Hooray:)
Welcome to HAF enjoy your stay and dont be a stranger

RE: New-2-me 2003 Accord Owner w/ Pics
 

I love the color...and I drove from Indy to Continental Honda (south of the Chi) to get mine after battling with the 4 $tealerships here to try and get the price where I wanted it.. More dealerships = more competition to sell....Ill definately be goin back to the Chi pick up my next car...

Welcome to the forum and if you have any q's go ahead and ask...

RE: New-2-me 2003 Accord Owner w/ Pics
 

welcome...looks nice.

RE: New-2-me 2003 Accord Owner w/ Pics
 

welcome to HAF!!!! Look around for threads on the upgrades that you want .... they've all been covered.

RE: New-2-me 2003 Accord Owner w/ Pics
 

Yeah she's a beaut.

As for the mods you were asking (intake and exhaust), they are covered extensively within.

Having said that, I love my GReddy SP2 (EVO2 has some good reviews as well).

I don't have a MAF (Mass Air Flow sensor), so I went with an eBay special for the CAI (Cold Air Intake) instead of a more expensive SRI (Short Ram Intake). It's equivalent to an AEM CAI, and I'm happy with hit.

Welcome, and enjoy!

RE: New-2-me 2003 Accord Owner w/ Pics
 

for performance exhaust, Apexi WS2 and Greddy SP2 are about equivalent and are pretty quiet. EVO2 is a bit louder, but a nice exhaust also. These are the most popular 3.

Magna flow is decent and I'd expeect volume to be betewwn the SP2 and EVO2, but the design is not as good.