Carl's 2013 Accord

[carl3g]

Hey guys, welcome to my build thread for my new 2013 Honda Accord EX. The exterior is Alabaster Silver and the interior is black cloth. It's a 6 speed manual powered by the K24W1 engine. Funny story about this particular trim and transmission. To have a black interior, 6 speed and EX trim, I only had the option of 2 colors, gray or silver. Also, 6 speed manual accords that are NOT in the sport trim are actually kind of difficult to find.

It has a few gadgets like phone/bluetooth, keyless entry & push button start, a back up camera and blind spot camera. I think the thing I love about it the most is that its so comfortable to me. I have plenty of leg and head room which I didn't have in the Eclipse. Im sure there are other features im forgetting to mention but these are the ones off the top of my head.

Now on to the pics:

The Keys
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4087_zps004a9874.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4087_zps004a9874.jpg.html)

Exterior
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4067_zpse54be96e.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4067_zpse54be96e.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4068_zpse8c1a6d2.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4068_zpse8c1a6d2.jpg.html)

Interior
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4069_zps5755e63d.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4069_zps5755e63d.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4070_zps897361ee.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4070_zps897361ee.jpg.html)

Engine
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4075_zps1350b3b5.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4075_zps1350b3b5.jpg.html)

Back up cam on the trunk
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4077_zpsd5bd7d0a.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4077_zpsd5bd7d0a.jpg.html)

Blind spot camera
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4079_zps32d2ec3c.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4079_zps32d2ec3c.jpg.html)

In cabin view of backup cam
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4081_zps349b734a.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4081_zps349b734a.jpg.html)

In cabin view of blind spot monitor cam
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4082_zps40d6a5d4.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4082_zps40d6a5d4.jpg.html)

Push to start (clutch has to be pushed in to start the car)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4085_zps497baf61.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4085_zps497baf61.jpg.html)

Future Mods:
Tints
OEM Aero kit
Retrofit S2K projectors
Wheels
Drop

[Isaurio]

Nice pickup.

[wetamup2k3g]

Congrats bro! She looks good. It's nothing quite like a brand new car, all spiffy and smelling all new, I wanna see how you hook her up in the future!

[carl3g]

Thanks guys. As far as looks, I want the oem aero kit seen on the touring model.

With the direction of the car, idk what I want to do. When I figure it out I'll def let yall know.

[oakrdrs187]

Sweet ride dude.

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[carl3g]

Thanks Vic

[Blue8g]

Congrats on the pickup broham!

I just talked my grandparents into picking up a 2013 Accord to replace their 2010 Fit, I can't wait to drive it haha.

[djaltamira]

nice pick up!

[JDyal]

Nice bro, My sis got the touring and holy crap it's nice. It yelled at me when I took off my seatbelt since she didn't put it in park yet lol

[dronesurfboards]

I love the new accord. Time to get the modulo kit. Similar to Honda factory kit but just a tad but nicer!!

[carl3g]

Thanks Blue & Jd. I did drive a touring model and I just didn't like the touch screen radio or the fact that it has something like 276 horses but it didn't seem to movie fast. When I drove the manual with 185, it seemed to put down the power better.

Drones, can you link me to some pics of the modulo kit? I was just talking to a friend about modulo kits for his civic but I didn't know they had one for the 9th gen accord.

No new updates so far besides me hitting 1k miles in like 30 days. Soon all regular bulbs will be switched with leds, hids for the lows and yellow fogs for drl and fogs.

[dronesurfboards]

its basically the oem kit but the front lip is a one piece lip instead of a 2 piece, looks a little cleaner. have to get it overseas.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/dronesurfboards/1013692_511846132203711_1510044239_n_zps53ee5886.j pg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/dronesurfboards/media/1013692_511846132203711_1510044239_n_zps53ee5886.j pg.html)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/dronesurfboards/HondaAccord9thgenerationmybiebie201320146_zpsf0dd0 86c.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/dronesurfboards/media/HondaAccord9thgenerationmybiebie201320146_zpsf0dd0 86c.jpg.html)

[Celph Concepts]

congrats man! i love those accords. i'm wanting to get one myself ['cept i'm starting to lean towards the coupe] the blue that it comes in is electrifying lmao

http://automobiles.honda.com/images/2013/accord-coupe/hfp-accessories/accord-hfp01.jpg

[carl3g]

A little update, I drove the car last week for 2 160-180 mile round trips to philadelphia. I really have no complaints about the car for sitting in it 2 hours one way.

I do wish for certain features that I'm a customed to like hids from my retrofit on my 3g.

[njjfudge]

Very nice accord.

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[IVORY_G]

Clean, nice factory options too.

[carl3g]

Thanks guys

Lo jack will be installed on thursday. They guys are coming to my house to do it. If the lo-jack goes in the same location as my cousins 2012 SI, I know where they will try to hide it lol.

Quick update, BC coilovers are one the way. I getting them for dirt cheap, 300 bucks. The guy im getting them from own an 8th gen accord and he got a different set of coils so he said I can have em for cheap.

[IVORY_G]

Nice choice with the BC's, you won't be dissatisfied IMO.

[carl3g]

Sad update:

I will not be getting BC coilovers for my car because the guy who was selling them did not know a thing about his set up(go figure since he had gaudy 22s on his car). The brand of the coilovers are Ksport. After speaking with another 9th gen owner, I was told that they wouldn't even fit because of the different suspension set up between the 8th gen and 9th.

Im gonna stop taking the word of other people and just do my own research. /sigh

[carl3g]

Update:

Not much has been done to car besides hids and a good cleaning.

Future plans (no particular order):

25% Tints
Air Suspension
BBS CH R or Wheels with a similar look/design
Modulo Lip Kit
Intake
Magnaflow Muffler

Any wheel input would be much appreciated when it comes to wheel brands and designs similar to the BBS CH R.

[carl3g]

Thread update:

I forgot the month(2013) but I installed a 6k 35w HID kit from theretrofitsource. After Christmas I installed leds from exLeds that I received as a gift. The LED package included 4 leds for the vanity mirrors, 2 for the map lights, a giant led board for the dome and 2 for the license plate. The bigger boards on the these leds allow some brightness adjustment. Currently, I have some of the bulbs set to about 85% brightness and that is still too much.
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/20140106_140014_zpszdqc4pjt.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/20140106_140014_zpszdqc4pjt.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/20140106_150208_zps8ksknr1u.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/20140106_150208_zps8ksknr1u.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/20140106_140449_zpspme41qqd.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/20140106_140449_zpspme41qqd.jpg.html)


On order:
*H8 Nokya Hyper Yellow bulbs for my fogs
*Rear window spoiler
*Rear lip spoiler

Soon to be ordered:
*Saving up for my bag set up. They should be ordered and installed before May. Airwerks bags, tank and compressors(should be installed by May)
*Accuair E-Level air management system (should be installed by May)
*Rear window spoiler
*Rear lip spoiler
*Wheels
*Modulo Kit
*Beer tap shift knob

Problems: I cant decided on a wheel style that would suit my car. Sizing wise, I think I want 9.5 in the front and 10.5 in the rears. I am iffy about BBS CH R's or LM's on my car because again, i'm not sure what will look good on my car. I do NOT want Vossens or Velgens. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Keep in mind that my car will be bagged and when I attend meets/shows, I will lay frame and will prob have the rear wheels cambered in, a lot.

[Blue8g]

Weds Kranze Vishunu plz.

[wetamup2k3g]

I saw an accord 2-door on vossens recently, shit was tight, but I don't wanna clutter your build thread with other cars, so click here to see. (http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/wetamup2011/file_zpsd76147f6.jpg) Not saying you should get a set, but I like pretty much everything they make, mostly.

[carl3g]

Weds Kranze Vishunu plz.
Not a bad looking wheel. When I saw "Weds Kranze" I immediately thought of the LXZs which are getting really popular as of late.


I saw an accord 2-door on vossens recently, shit was tight, but I don't wanna clutter your build thread with other cars, so click here to see. (http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/wetamup2011/file_zpsd76147f6.jpg) Not saying you should get a set, but I like pretty much everything they make, mostly.

A lot of the Accords in my area are running Vossens & Velgens. That's part of the reason why I don't want them on my car. Also, Vossens quality isn't the best. I've seen Vossens crack/get destroyed after hitting a pothole where as a quality wheel like BBS would probably only bend, if that. I'm not bashing Vossens or anything, its just not for me. I don't mind paying more for a quality product.

[wetamup2k3g]

You mean those pricy wheels are some shit? That's crazy. Makes me change how I view them now.

[Blue8g]

You mean those pricy wheels are some shit? That's crazy. Makes me change how I view them now.

Yee, Vossens are super low quality wheels, ie: Rota levels of strength or lower

Kranze LXZ are gross at this point. Can't take any more of them.

Also, please don't do beer tap shift knob, they're even more played.

[mrg7243]

Yee, Vossens are super low quality wheels, ie: Rota levels of strength or lower

Kranze LXZ are gross at this point. Can't take any more of them.

Also, please don't do beer tap shift knob, they're even more played.

Agreed though this is a trend I could get into.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5534/11405553893_ce433e2712_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/personsphoto/11405553893/)
Felony Form BMW E36 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/personsphoto/11405553893/) by Nolan Persons Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/personsphoto/), on Flickr

[Black8GV6]

I like the beer tap shift knob in a lifted redneck truck

[carl3g]

Quick update:

Plans don't always work out as planned. That goes for car and more importantly life. My apprenticeship did not go through there fore my plans for the suspension changed for this year. I'll be static instead of bagged for this year.

Idk how the hell this happened or when but it hurt bad to see this everyday. The worse part is that there is a good chance that someone in my family might have done this some how. My guess is it had something to do this the crazy amounts of snow and ice pilled up every where as of late.

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/20140214_101450_zpsywx1wlaj.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140214_101450_zpsywx1wlaj.jpg.html)

I got these BC BR for steal so I jumped all over them.

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140226_145645_zps0u97py2f.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140226_145645_zps0u97py2f.jpg.html)

[Skyforger]

Sucks about the rocker panel there. Winter needs to be done with already.

Interested in seeing the Accord lowered, 9th gens really look slick with a decent drop and good set of wheels.

As for Vossens, when I was still at my old job and delivering out into Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens a lot, Vossens are stupid popular. People would slap those concave CV-3 wheels on everything. Sharp looking wheel, but played out at this point.

[dronesurfboards]

If you plan to vip your car out then I'd recommend a 3 piece wheel, weds, works, barramundi, bbs, ssr, hre. Hopefully you don't go extreme on a new car. Vip is getting ridiculous these days and not in a good way. I've seen people swap smaller brake calipers to fit bigger wheels, civic struts on ls400s to maximize being static. Just stupid ideas

[Blue8g]

I want to see this on Advan GT or Work Emotion CR Kai.

Super simple, clean, classy wheels.

[carl3g]

Sucks about the rocker panel there. Winter needs to be done with already.

Interested in seeing the Accord lowered, 9th gens really look slick with a decent drop and good set of wheels.

As for Vossens, when I was still at my old job and delivering out into Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens a lot, Vossens are stupid popular. People would slap those concave CV-3 wheels on everything. Sharp looking wheel, but played out at this point.

The CV-3 is a great looking wheel imo but its been played out since last year.


If you plan to vip your car out then I'd recommend a 3 piece wheel, weds, works, barramundi, bbs, ssr, hre. Hopefully you don't go extreme on a new car. Vip is getting ridiculous these days and not in a good way. I've seen people swap smaller brake calipers to fit bigger wheels, civic struts on ls400s to maximize being static. Just stupid ideas

VIP is not for me. Its a great look but just not for me. My theme for this car is "clean". Yes I know thats real vague but my vision is a decent drop, tasteful wheels and prob small black accents. Plus, the Modulo lip kit, trunk lip and rear visor are all small things that would prob make all the difference. Im going to drop it but im not going to slam it as I daily it and just dont wont to deal with the headache.


I want to see this on Advan GT or Work Emotion CR Kai.

Super simple, clean, classy wheels.

As far as wheels, im open to all opinions. I really like the idea of getting Work VSXX in 9.5 & 10.5 or BBS LMs or CH-R

[wetamup2k3g]

The VSXX are still my dream wheels. Gonna get a set no matter how played they get for my next nice car.

[carl3g]

Of course things never go as planned. Wheels are going to be ordered in the AM when I get paid.

Does any one have a website that does renderings for how a certain width would stick out? Or at least guide me in the right direction.

[dronesurfboards]

My friend just sold some bbs lm-r's 20x9 20x10 polished lips and barrels, but I doubt u would like the price. Sold for 4700. I'm even cringing at that price. I'm sure whatever wheel you get will look good.

[carl3g]

Damn Drones lol at $4700 I would get some Roti or Avante Garde.

Sad to say but my wheels for this season will be reps while I piece together my VSXX for next year. I myself am not a fan of reps but with the passing of my grandfather a few months ago and the extra bill's I volunteered to pick up, im just lucky that I was able to save enough for wheels at all.

[carl3g]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/Zedd-Performance-Wheels-SLM-3_zpsnjgmo1sq.jpeg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Zedd-Performance-Wheels-SLM-3_zpsnjgmo1sq.jpeg.html)

Honest opinions? The brand is Zedd Performance Wheels. Plans are19x9.5 +25 for tthe front and 19x11 +25 in the rear.

[dronesurfboards]

Very aggressive for the accord, maybe 19x9 19x10 would be easier even 9.5 to avoid issues. With those sizes definitely shaved fenders with pulling. I have a friend sizing his new accord right now, I'll ask him for specs on his wheels to give you an idea what to go on.

[dronesurfboards]

Okay he's doing 20x9 20x10. He said you can go 10.5 but u have to camber out your wheels to clear.

[carl3g]

I know its pretty aggressive but Zedd only comes in 9.5 & 11 for 19. If I had the funds, I would have built the vsxx in my specs id want with a cooper finish.

But since im balling on a budget this season, I gotta make things work.

[dronesurfboards]

It can work but I'm assuming your camber will have to be set at -5, -6. I'm just scared that you might have to do some fender pulling to make it work. I like that copper look you might go with, vrwheels has a set of rezax in copper and it's crazy looking.

[Celph Concepts]

i likes em!

[carl3g]

Ordered wheels then canceled them. Im in the air between 19 and 20

As far as the vsxx, I will be piecing those together like I am right now with my bag set up.

[carl3g]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/20140428_132757_zpsevapbjdj.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/20140428_132757_zpsevapbjdj.jpg.html)

19x9.5 +22 All around

Came in today. I tried to I stall my coils today but that was a no go cause I didn't have a certain tool.

[wetamup2k3g]

Me likes!

[carl3g]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/20140429_222139_zpsaptnwc21.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140429_222139_zpsaptnwc21.jpg.html)

Not the best photo but its dark and I have work in 4 hours and 3 mins when I post this.

[dronesurfboards]

Wow that's dumped, pretty sure the wheels will look crazy once they're on.

[carl3g]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/20140430_070841_zpsnjactaru.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140430_070841_zpsnjactaru.jpg.html)

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/20140430_070835_zpssfo3v8zq.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140430_070835_zpssfo3v8zq.jpg.html)

Not the best pics since it was raining cats and dogs today but you get an idea for the drop.

[carl3g]

I suck at photography but hopefully you get the idea lol

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_4365_zps67c9ab36.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_4365_zps67c9ab36.jpg.html)
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[oakrdrs187]

^^^ not a single scratch on that bumper, needs moar lows please!!

Good work Carl! Can;t wait for wheel time, you get tires yet?

[carl3g]

Thanks Vic

I should be getting tires on my next pay day which is thurs night. I should be doing a test fit tonight with the drop.

[carl3g]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140517_220107_zpsctqudvyi.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140517_220107_zpsctqudvyi.jpg.html)

My friend took this for me. Idk y but I love this shot.

[wetamup2k3g]

It's a great shot. Short depth of field shots (the ones that have that great background blur, even foreground blur sometimes) produce striking images that draw your eye to the object of focus, and they hold your attention. Plus, she's sitting right, so no wonder you love it lol!

[Blue8g]

Carl is there a bit of reverse rake or does the shape of the wheel well cause a sort of optical illusion?

[carl3g]

Its optical.

One year anniversary with the Bae today. She will be spoiled with tires later this week.

[carl3g]

Welp things never go as planned. Any who, tires and wheels will be mounted this week as long as I dont get called in to work or my district manager doesn't need me to manage another store for him.

On a side note, cause I thought the monthly payments i have isn't enough, I went and bought one of these.../sarcasm
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/6r_zps938f8803.png (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/6r_zps938f8803.png.html)

Its a 2013 Yamaha FZ-6R in that exact color combo, White fairings and red frame. It was a left over model so the price was knocked down $2k under msrp with tax, title, freight & prep out the door. It is right now still in a crate waiting to get assembled and delivered to my dealer.

[wetamup2k3g]

https://24.media.tumblr.com/392f5acd9b51465df7dbbd29a13cd9fb/tumblr_mz25e3zreG1qjjv03o7_400.gif

Congrats on the new bike Carl!

[dronesurfboards]

Oh man! Someone wants to do some knee draggin! Or shoulder draggin if you can get down that low. Nice bike!!!

[carl3g]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/20140618_175156_zpsig08e8bb.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140618_175156_zpsig08e8bb.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140618_212934_zpsbckku1a6.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140618_212934_zpsbckku1a6.jpg.html)

Please excuse my photos. I am by no means good with a camera lol

[dronesurfboards]

Wow wow wow! Beautifully done! Thumbs up!

[Black8GV6]

Very nice

[2002BlackDragon]

Fuck yeah man! Deff changes the way that drop looks.

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[IVORY_G]

Drop looks so much better with those wheels. Looked awkward before with the stocks lol! Car looks completely different, looking real good

[oakrdrs187]

Bitchin!

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[2002BlackDragon]

Ivory said the same thing I did but in several more words. Lol


But seriously, this just proves how well a set of wheels will set off a car. Looks great!

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[carl3g]

I raised the car up an inch. The fenders need to be rolled before I go and drop her to my ride I want. Also, I won a trophy last night at a car show. First trophy for this car.


More crappy well pics lol a friend of mine who is a photographer for Filthy Culture will be doing a full shoot for me. Till then, you get galaxy s3 quality photos lol

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_20140619_215428-1_zps9x00ts9h.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_20140619_215428-1_zps9x00ts9h.jpg.html)

[oakrdrs187]

Needs less front plate. Fuck the law...

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[carl3g]

Agreed Vic. If I was to rock no front plate, id still have to get the bumper patched up cause the dealer drills into the bumper.

[carl3g]

Heres a quality shot

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/Carl%20Accord_zpsz4re6aaz.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Carl%20Accord_zpsz4re6aaz.jpg.html)

[2002BlackDragon]

Sexy!

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[IVORY_G]

Finally a decent pic lol! Looks boss!

[carl3g]

Thanks guys.

Finally a quality shot. I'll prob get the rest tonight when my boy is done touching up the pics. The fenders should be getting rolled next week before sat when theres a major car show im entering. The plans are to go back down 1/2 inch in the rear, and add a 10mm spacer to the rear.

[2002BlackDragon]

That would look awesome.

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[wetamup2k3g]

Carl, that's vicious! Those wheels with the drop take that pedestrian family car and turn it into something truly vicious. I wouldn't be able to stop looking at it.

[carl3g]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/IMG_20140625_154033_zps2bout30t.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/IMG_20140625_154033_zps2bout30t.jpg.html)

Got to sit on Becky today when she's finally assembled. I'll be bringing her home Friday morning weather permitting.

[wetamup2k3g]

My coworker Jeff has the same bike, I think. It's got gray fairings, black frame and blue wheels. I know it's a Yamaha, and it's a FZ something. Shits fast, he can't full-throttle it without the front wheel coming up, but he hasn't touched any suspension settings yet, hasn't adjusted it for himself. He's in the 10's with his at the strip.

[carl3g]

He might have the FZR6. The famous sport bike from yamaha.

[Black8GV6]

Carl, you must smell like a used gynecologist glove with all that money you thrown around

[2002BlackDragon]

That's awesome! ^^^

Sent from my Z796C using Tapatalk

[carl3g]

Guys to be honest, I dont make alot of money by any means. What I am good at that does help tribute to my expensive habits is my ability to budget like a boss. If need to save up and not go out for 2 weeks, I can do that. After all expenses and after my gas is paid, I can literally spend only 20 in 2 weeks.

[carl3g]

Id like introduce y'all to Becky. I got her with .2 miles on her but took her home with 3 miles because the dealership wanted the service manager to put a few miles on her so the tires get broken in more. With new tires, theres 2 layers of compound on the tire. A very thin top layer that gets worn off within about 100 miles, then the rest which is the true compound which you ride on or something like that.
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/20140627_103240_zpsyqvqbqz0.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140627_103240_zpsyqvqbqz0.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/20140627_145021_zpsv0zqppgi.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140627_145021_zpsv0zqppgi.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/20140627_144958_zpsmi4n1db3.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140627_144958_zpsmi4n1db3.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/20140627_145029_zpsmgjmtuky.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140627_145029_zpsmgjmtuky.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Mobile%20Uploads/20140627_145048_zpseubtam5p.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140627_145048_zpseubtam5p.jpg.html)

Plans for her:
Fender eliminator
Flush mount turn signals in the front
Blinker module
Shorty clutch and break levers
Tank protector

[Black8GV6]

Looking good Carl, not hating just jealous

[carl3g]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/2252CBB8-7954-4D9D-9697-F24207AA71F6_zpstvsxlui4.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/2252CBB8-7954-4D9D-9697-F24207AA71F6_zpstvsxlui4.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/F5221B78-9EBA-4E6F-B4FD-AC97747D031C_zpsxrjklw1a.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/F5221B78-9EBA-4E6F-B4FD-AC97747D031C_zpsxrjklw1a.jpg.html)

How's she's sitting right now. That wheel gap is less than a finger nail.

[carl3g]

The car is in winter mode. Stock tires are on but not raised all the way. The car will be bagged next year using Airforcesuspension's basic setup. I wanted to do Accuair with an elaborate trunk set up but I realize that I dont need that. The bike is my main focus for next year.

Undecided about either a smoked tail or a clear tail for the sequential LED taillights. Here is a look of the smoked tails. This is the same color as my bike. Ideally I would like to keep a red lense but because the turn signals are yellow, it only comes in clear and smoked so it could show the yellow. Im leaning towards the clear.
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/a4u7e4uq_zps694d304a.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/a4u7e4uq_zps694d304a.jpg.html)

Heres a screen shot from a youtube vid of the clear tails
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/Untitled_zps5d361d99.png (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/Untitled_zps5d361d99.png.html)

Here's a video of the tail lights with the stop alert and sequential turn

http://youtu.be/mIFCR8LhBvs

[carl3g]

2 Year anniversary with my Bae was on the 27th!!!

[bryanjordan]

Nice ride bro!

[carl3g]

Sorry for the delalay. Im busy with work and barely have time to even snap quality pics. Overall im happy with the outcome. I just need to fine tune a few things. It does ride bumpier than stock. Cant go as low as I used to on the BC, thats what kills me. Fronts are maxed out low and rears have a few more threads. Yes, the handling has been effected by the bags. I think im going to install beefier suspension components to help get it back to feeling like stock or when I had the BC.

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/AA9045B4-9E2E-4FB3-820E-2F8FDF0F46B8_zpsd8mnhdwr.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/AA9045B4-9E2E-4FB3-820E-2F8FDF0F46B8_zpsd8mnhdwr.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/7E68F5D8-4597-442A-A0E9-9B3459053FBC_zpspurcj3ad.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/7E68F5D8-4597-442A-A0E9-9B3459053FBC_zpspurcj3ad.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/6319135D-08C5-4527-9C10-4B72F6DABD8B_zpslltfisoy.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/6319135D-08C5-4527-9C10-4B72F6DABD8B_zpslltfisoy.jpg.html)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/A208D788-1C0E-49C5-82B4-2452849E2DA5_zpsbd3utldt.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/A208D788-1C0E-49C5-82B4-2452849E2DA5_zpsbd3utldt.jpg.html)

One of the photos the install shop took
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/DAC975AD-5E2A-4958-8C07-D6878D382A4C.png_zpsj5r9phc6.jpeg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/DAC975AD-5E2A-4958-8C07-D6878D382A4C.png_zpsj5r9phc6.jpeg.html)

Wheels are 19 inch SSR Agle Minerva. 9.5 inch in the front with a 10.5 in the rear. Flat flaces with a polished kip.

[Blue8g]

I dig Minervas, but the red kills me. All chrome would be mind blowing though.

[carl3g]

If I keep the Minervas, I might powder coat them a blue. Like a mag blue. Something deep and dark like the New York Giants helmets.

[evil-G-nius]

I like the first set of wheels. You still have em? LoL I got an EX-L that is in dire need of some wheels

[carl3g]

I like the first set of wheels. You still have em? LoL I got an EX-L that is in dire need of some wheels

Unfortunately no, I traded them for the Minervas. No changes for the car because im going in to winter mode in a few weeks.

As far as the bike, I just took off the stupid red vinyls on the side of the bike. I think it looks better.

Before
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/ABCE631F-9C65-4409-B2E1-EDC08CB7C566_zpsd01bazn2.png (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/ABCE631F-9C65-4409-B2E1-EDC08CB7C566_zpsd01bazn2.png.html)

After
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/3F2367DA-3CF4-4F02-B445-B3D6A987A62C_zpsga6gkcel.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/3F2367DA-3CF4-4F02-B445-B3D6A987A62C_zpsga6gkcel.jpg.html)

Side by side
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/carlindic/D54DEA52-E398-406B-97AB-3273F051D72F_zpsuqtj8ztj.jpg (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/carlindic/media/D54DEA52-E398-406B-97AB-3273F051D72F_zpsuqtj8ztj.jpg.html)

Fender Eliminator, integrated LED tail light and LED turn signals are on the way.

During the winter, im prob going to end up taking off all the fairings and paint the red frame black which allows me to change up my color schemes on the bike. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[carl3g]

The car has the stock wheels on as of yesterday. I assume I cracked the rim on Friday night when road looked smooth but had a giant step in it. On saturday, the wheel was low on air and yesterday when I went to start the car in the am to go to work, the tire was flat. I took the bike to work in a heavy mist and when I got home, the tire was flat again. The wheels are going for a powdercoat prob in the winter months. Going to get all the curbs and cracked fixed then paint them a deep royal blue. Sort of like the color of the helmets for the New York Football Giants.