staro0989 Build Thread
Posted: November 8th, 2014
So I got my 8th gen (2009 Accord EX) on February 7, 2009 and it has been modestly changed over the years to become a better car overall in my opinion. Car currently sits at 136k+ miles.
Exterior
V6 Front Bumper
FX35 Bi Xenon Projectors retrofitted into Aftermarket headlights
Wheels and Tires
18x7.5 +55 Acura TSX A-spec Ebony Chrome Wheels
225/45/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires
Spacers: 15mm F/25mm R
Brakes
Front:
Acura RL Calipers
350z/Maxima 12.6" Rotors
Wearever Platinum Brake Pads
Rear:
Stock Calipers
Stock Sized Rotors
Akebono ProAct Brake Pads
Interior
EX-L Leather Steering Wheel
09+ TSX shift knob
eBay Center Console Armrest Leather
eBay Front Door Panel Armrest Leather
LED Interior/Trunk Lights
Audio
5.25" Diamond Audio Components
Vibe Audio Litebox Stereo 4 Amplifier
Polk Audio MM1240 Subwoofer
Alpine PXE-H650 Sound Processor
4 gauge power/ground wire
Custom Built Fiberglass Enclosure
Removed rear speakers
6.5 Silver Flute Woofers (not installed)
Vifa tweeters (not installed)
PPI Phantom 600.2 Amplifer (not installed)
0 gauge power/ground wire (not installed)
Suspension
H&R Sport Springs
Koni Yellow Shocks
J Power Camber Kit
Acura TL SH-AWD RSB
Engine
P2R TBS
Tuned by Ktuner
PRL ZDX TB Adapter to stock manifold (not installed)
Transmission
B&M 70255 Transmission Cooler
Magnefine 3/8" Tranmission Filter
Valvoline Maxlife ATF
First day I got it:
![Image](http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/staro0989/IMG_1782.jpg)
Progression of modifications:
![Image](http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/staro0989/IMG_2488.jpg)
![Image](http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/staro0989/IMG_3334.jpg)
Accident:
![Image](http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/staro0989/SSPX1602.jpg)
Exterior
V6 Front Bumper
FX35 Bi Xenon Projectors retrofitted into Aftermarket headlights
Wheels and Tires
18x7.5 +55 Acura TSX A-spec Ebony Chrome Wheels
225/45/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires
Spacers: 15mm F/25mm R
Brakes
Front:
Acura RL Calipers
350z/Maxima 12.6" Rotors
Wearever Platinum Brake Pads
Rear:
Stock Calipers
Stock Sized Rotors
Akebono ProAct Brake Pads
Interior
EX-L Leather Steering Wheel
09+ TSX shift knob
eBay Center Console Armrest Leather
eBay Front Door Panel Armrest Leather
LED Interior/Trunk Lights
Audio
5.25" Diamond Audio Components
Vibe Audio Litebox Stereo 4 Amplifier
Polk Audio MM1240 Subwoofer
Alpine PXE-H650 Sound Processor
4 gauge power/ground wire
Custom Built Fiberglass Enclosure
Removed rear speakers
6.5 Silver Flute Woofers (not installed)
Vifa tweeters (not installed)
PPI Phantom 600.2 Amplifer (not installed)
0 gauge power/ground wire (not installed)
Suspension
H&R Sport Springs
Koni Yellow Shocks
J Power Camber Kit
Acura TL SH-AWD RSB
Engine
P2R TBS
Tuned by Ktuner
PRL ZDX TB Adapter to stock manifold (not installed)
Transmission
B&M 70255 Transmission Cooler
Magnefine 3/8" Tranmission Filter
Valvoline Maxlife ATF
First day I got it:
![Image](http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/staro0989/IMG_1782.jpg)
Progression of modifications:
![Image](http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/staro0989/IMG_2488.jpg)
![Image](http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/staro0989/IMG_3334.jpg)
Accident:
![Image](http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/staro0989/SSPX1602.jpg)