So, I bought a new car today...

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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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the red stitching is nice
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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Very nice - congrats. 1st thing paint the chrome on the rear white and get a new grill yo!
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Congrats!

Those seats are very comfortable!
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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fa5 represent!!
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Nice purchase, best colour available on that car IMO. BTW if I where you i would've just balled out the eg.







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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by B18C5er
I really wish the chrome can be body matched
you can replace it with the piece found on the 08 EXL and SI. the lower models have the keyhole. the part costs about $100. alternatively you remove it and rattle can it for less, which would be kinda cool since your part has a curve in it.
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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^ i thought you weren't going to mod it, lol?

csx center console box, stat.
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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there's not much to do to it anyway. i was done, except i have to buy the rest of the hfp kit to cover up the dent on my rocker panel

if you are getting the csx console box you might as well pick up the csx glove box light too. it's about $30.
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 05:53 AM
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Sweet pick up man! congrats on the purchase!
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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Really nice car...
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Nice car... I got the exact same ride, but with the OEM skirt package, picked it up in Feb (damn interest rate fell in March)......

I hear you on the subtle mods... getting the HFP Suspension Kit from College Hills Honda... prolly leave it at that until theres a kpro for civic si's

Congrats!
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by B18C5er
Ya, I'd rather not have the keyhole. I couldn't find one on my trunk and like it that way. I'll look into the 08 EX-L / Si piece.

Thanks.
I personally dont mind the chrome, but you can just simply remove it if you like... pop the trunk, 1 screw, 6 clips.. its painted underneath.
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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yuh white 4door loving pumpum.
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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------ niice car
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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Nice pickup Tony! I drove Jeff's FA last year when he bought it and boy did it put a huge smile on my face. I love the color you chose.

+1 on the color matching. I think it would look subtle if the grill and the chrome trim was color matched with the rest of the car. Im not sure what honda was thinking with the chrome trunk piece as it seems to be the only chrome piece on the exterior besides the emblems.
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Nawaaz
Sweet pick up man!
Originally Posted by -Azarro-
nice pick up.
Originally Posted by Big Hairy Gino
Nice pickup Tony!
I know it has a 4x4 stance, but does it really look that much like a truck?????























Nice F150 Tony!
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Smartass pHO
I know it has a 4x4 stance, but does it really look that much like a truck???


Nice F150 Tony!
It can use a nice drop Tony :P
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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nice score Tony
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Just spend all your mod money on some nice set of coilovers and HID's/Yellow Fogs and your done! Couldn't have chosen a better ride for what you were intending to use it for.
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Promise yourself all you want... lol

I think HFP suspension and kit... and you are set.

I remember meeting up with Jeff and seeing his FA5... love at first sight. I really love the rims these come with stock now.
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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love it bro,,, this was the car i was looking at and if i buy a new car this will be in my top 3 choices along with the TL acura i love it man nice purchase was it like 28 000 plus tax or?
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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lol... Honda Civic or Acura TL?
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by JEFFOS69
Very nice - congrats. 1st thing paint the chrome on the rear white and get a new grill yo!
LOL. This is one of the first things Jeff did to his EL when he got it. True story!

And stop listening to the other Jeff (dc24me) LOL. Next thing you know you've got a slammed FA on 17x8 Volks w/ the Mugen kit on. LOL. I kid.

Congratulations on the new car. I honestly wouldn't do much different if I was in the market for a new car right now. But I haven't started my new job yet, and when I do I still have lots of bills I'd rather take care of first. Otherwise, there would most likely be one of these sitting on my driveway as I type this.
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by B18C5er
The glove box light might be useful. Is the car pre-wired for it? Also, do you have the part number?



I'm still debating whether or not I should buy the HFP suspension from CHH.



I don't hate the chrome, but i'd prefer it body matched.
34254-sna-003. i didn't see a connector. it's just a 12v and ground. there's a diy where someguy ran a wire behind the glovebox and stuck jammed it with a fuse in the fusebox. a better spot would be to tap into constant power wire going to the dome lights. it will be fused and will be very oem.

for the money they are want for the hfp sus, buy now, think later unless you want to go lower. i'm not a fan of the the wheel gap and from what i understand, the hfp struts are just shorted stock shocks. i'll go the koni yellow route probably once the stocks blow (not really a new mod, wear and tear replacement is my excuse)

the chrome isn't that bad on the back. at least it goes with the wheels and draws attention away from the hideous spoiler. it looks good from the front and the sides, the from the back it looks gross.

Originally Posted by marty18
And stop listening to the other Jeff (dc24me) LOL. Next thing you know you've got a slammed FA on 17x8 Volks w/ the Mugen kit on. LOL. I kid.
ha, ha... wait a sec, wasn't i the first one to remind him that he said he was done modding? slamming isn't practical for a dd and mugen kits are a waste of money especially on a daily driver and will get busted up. hfp kit or nothing!! p.s. my fa5 is not a money pit or will ever be one like the integra.
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dc24me

for the money they are want for the hfp sus, buy now, think later unless you want to go lower. i'm not a fan of the the wheel gap and from what i understand, the hfp struts are just shorted stock shocks. i'll go the koni yellow route probably once the stocks blow (not really a new mod, wear and tear replacement is my excuse)
The HFP arent just shorter stock shocks, they are shorter and the internals are different, hence the massive improvement in handling/cornering.
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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just couldnt live without a white sedan huh?
sweet pick up, fun and practical. good choice man
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Nice choice! You definately have good taste in cars!
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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welcome to the fam =) FA5 ftw =)
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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i love those seats...nice daily driver



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