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2008-2009 Honda Accord Accessories

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Re: Aftermarket Leather ? [accordguy0325] by elroy5
Jan 14, 2008 (8:52 pm)
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jan 14, 2008 8:02 pm)

You would definitely have to find some that accomodate side airbags. I haven't actually looked for any, but I'm sure they exist.
 
PS: They probably will not be cheap.
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Re: Aftermarket Leather ? [accordguy0325] by bvdj84
Jan 15, 2008 (7:24 am)
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jan 14, 2008 8:02 pm)

Sorry to say, but you were probably better off getting an EX-L. Less hassle, and not much more. It can be done, dealers around here, install leather, but it won't look quite as good as factory leather installation. Adding up the cost, installation, that could have been an EX-L.
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Re: Aftermarket Leather ? [bvdj84] by bug4
Jan 15, 2008 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jan 15, 2008 7:24 am)

Custom leather can/does accomodate the side airbags -- you just have to make sure they know they are there and install the proper design and stitching.
 
I could not disagree more with the post above. Aftermarket leather can be MUCH better than the factory leather at a lower cost. First, it can be the exact color and stitching you want - plus, it DOESN'T HAVE TO BE PLEADED!!! I hate pleaded leather - it looks great for about 2 days -- and then starts to crease and fold. Stretched leather is way better IMHO. I decided to go for factory leather in my Accord because I wanted all the other features that come with the 08 EX-L models. But I know of several quality shops where I live that I would absolutely trust to put new leather in an EX or LX model. I checked into the price when I bought my Honda in September and the cost was anywhere between 800 (lower-end leather that I would not install) to about 1500 for custom seats with very high quality leather and very attractive stitching.
 
Don't shy away from custom leather -- its a great option. Just do your research on the shops and make sure you get one with a great reputation. Also, it typically is significantly less expensive to buy the car and then take it to the leather shop -- rather than having the dealership put in custom leather. Good luck and if you decided to do it, take some pictures of the new leather and post them!!
 
(When asking about leather, make sure and ask about the side airbags AND the heated seats. If I remember correctly, there was some issue with the heated seats??)
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Re: Accord Accessories [diunei] by phantomv
Jan 15, 2008 (1:10 pm)
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Replying to: diunei (Dec 19, 2007 4:52 am)

Re body side moldings - I paid $249 installed when I got my 2008 Polished Metal EXL V-6 Sedan
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Re: Accord Accessories [phantomv] by blane
Jan 15, 2008 (3:00 pm)
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Replying to: phantomv (Jan 15, 2008 1:10 pm)

Seems like a decent installed price for side moldings since they cost about $155 to $159 plus shipping online. They probably charged you for one hour of installation labor.
 
http://www.diyhonda.com/podcasts/episode79_accord_side_moldings.mp4
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Re: no spoiler,deck lid spoiler or wing spoiler? [bvdj84] by eagle71
Jan 15, 2008 (7:24 pm)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jan 03, 2008 7:53 am)

I am also thinking about adding the deck lid spoiler to my new 2008 Accord V6 EX-L Sedan. Does anybody know where there is a picture (preferrably side-view) available showing the entire car with the deck lid spoiler installed on the '08 sedan? Dealer accessory site only shows a closeup.
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Re: no spoiler,deck lid spoiler or wing spoiler? [eagle71] by elroy5
Jan 16, 2008 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: eagle71 (Jan 15, 2008 7:24 pm)

If you go to this site, and click on the spoiler picture, it will show a full side view of the car with the spoiler on it.
 
http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord08.html
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Re: no spoiler,deck lid spoiler or wing spoiler? [elroy5] by eagle71
Jan 20, 2008 (8:26 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jan 16, 2008 3:37 pm)

Thanks. I went to the site and what you said was true for the wing spoiler, but not the deck spoiler. I contacted H and A to see if they had a similar photo for the low profile deck lid spoiler, but they only have the side view photo of the wing spoiler. I'd like to see the same view (entire car photo vs closeup) of the low profile deck lid spoiler before opting to buy and install. Does anybody know where there may be a full side-view photo of the 2008 Accord Sedan with the low profile deck lid spoiler installed?
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2008 Accord Remote Start by eb0nyange1
Feb 12, 2008 (6:21 pm)
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I recently had a remote starter put on my accord EXL by my Honda dealer. When I got home I realized it is not the one that is listed as accessories on the Honda website. There is no key fob and it doesnt heat/cool the car when activated. Did they trick me and give me an older version of the remote start? Should I complain?
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Re: 2008 Accord Remote Start [eb0nyange1] by parviz
Feb 12, 2008 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: eb0nyange1 (Feb 12, 2008 6:21 pm)

I would first check the instruction/owner's manual to make sure they installed the Honda factory accessory and not an after market item at Honda's price. If you did not specifically ask for the one they put in you have good grounds for making them replace it. If you search earlier posts I remember seeing another person who had the same issue and the remote starter was causing conflict with the factory security system. If I remember correctly it was replaced and money refunded, too.

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