What do you think of my 2008 shopping list?
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What do you think of my 2008 shopping list?
Red Honda H Sticker For Steering Wheel - Cheaper than buying a new wheel, I just want the red to match the interior. Cost = $3.

Red Carbon Fiber Shift **** - I heard this **** is terrible, and I wouldn't be surprised since it's $20. But is there a way to keep it from slipping and spinning all over the place? I think it would match my interior pretty good, do you have any other suggestions for a shift **** with red accents? Cost = $30.

Black Suede Shift Boot With Red Stitching - For $13, how can I go wrong to even try it? Any ideas how I would get this thing to stay up on the shifter? Does it link into the **** somehow? Or is it so cheap because it has to be customized to work? Cost = $13.

Altezza LED Taillights - Ya they're Altezza style but they're not the shiny kind, I like them. I think they'll look good, anyone have any issues with leaking or fitment issues? Are they simply plug and play? Cost = $175.

Rear Disc Conversion - I've got 18 inch wheels that are 23 pounds each so the stock brakes are taking a beating. I'd like to swap discs into the rear to help out with the stopping distance and not eat away at my pads, what's a good price to pay for the complete parts list? What should I watch out for when buying? What should I look for? Cost = $300?
Fuel Door Fix - Ya, it's busted. Cost = $20.
High Output Alternator - I've got another thread going on this, they're arguing something about an ELD I haven't researched yet. Any suggestions on which kind I should get when I finally decide? What's a good amp output and price? Cost = $300?
Big 3 Upgrade - I can just buy some random 4 gauge stereo wire to do this with, right? Cost = $20 or so.
Deep Cycle Battery - Any recommendations? I hear a lot about the Optoma Yellow Top but don't know what would be good for my setup specifically. I'm running a pretty powerful stereo plus a carputer plus a future air ride suspension. Cost = $100?
Air Ride Suspension Parts - I'm missing just a few piping parts in order to set this up and also the switch box. I'm going to set this up to run off the carputer so I don't see any reason for getting a switch box for right now. I guess I can just get the individual few parts I'm missing from any random retailer.
Aftermarket Power Window Kit - So sick of manual windows. Any recommendations for a better kit? Cost = $150 - $180.
StrutKing Metal Pedals - They come with the 'foos seal of approval! Cost = $100.

Trunk Shocks - It'd be nice to have my trunk open by itself with the push of a button now that I got the Accord actuator installed. A pain in the *** though if my car's 500 feet away and I accidentally press the trunk button. Cost = $20 or so.
Fog Lights - Anyone use these? Do the lights burn out all the time? Do the lights get smashed from rocks a lot? Do they install fairly easily? I don't mind getting my hands dirty but I don't want to have to cut anything besides that black mesh stuff covering the holes. Cost = $37.

Revo Technica Short Shifter - I can hardly reach second gear with the way I have my seat reclined so I figure this will make it easier on my arms. Is this the right kit to get? Cost = $101.

I know I've made a lot of people cringe with some of the things but I think when it all goes together it'll look good. Any suggestions for anything else? Most of this seems pretty cheap and I'm an Ebay affiliate so I get a certain percentage of my purchases back if I go to Ebay through the link on my website. That'll save me some cash as well. I might end up selling the car before the year's out but this will keep me busy until then.
Red Carbon Fiber Shift **** - I heard this **** is terrible, and I wouldn't be surprised since it's $20. But is there a way to keep it from slipping and spinning all over the place? I think it would match my interior pretty good, do you have any other suggestions for a shift **** with red accents? Cost = $30.
Black Suede Shift Boot With Red Stitching - For $13, how can I go wrong to even try it? Any ideas how I would get this thing to stay up on the shifter? Does it link into the **** somehow? Or is it so cheap because it has to be customized to work? Cost = $13.

Altezza LED Taillights - Ya they're Altezza style but they're not the shiny kind, I like them. I think they'll look good, anyone have any issues with leaking or fitment issues? Are they simply plug and play? Cost = $175.

Rear Disc Conversion - I've got 18 inch wheels that are 23 pounds each so the stock brakes are taking a beating. I'd like to swap discs into the rear to help out with the stopping distance and not eat away at my pads, what's a good price to pay for the complete parts list? What should I watch out for when buying? What should I look for? Cost = $300?
Fuel Door Fix - Ya, it's busted. Cost = $20.
High Output Alternator - I've got another thread going on this, they're arguing something about an ELD I haven't researched yet. Any suggestions on which kind I should get when I finally decide? What's a good amp output and price? Cost = $300?
Big 3 Upgrade - I can just buy some random 4 gauge stereo wire to do this with, right? Cost = $20 or so.
Deep Cycle Battery - Any recommendations? I hear a lot about the Optoma Yellow Top but don't know what would be good for my setup specifically. I'm running a pretty powerful stereo plus a carputer plus a future air ride suspension. Cost = $100?
Air Ride Suspension Parts - I'm missing just a few piping parts in order to set this up and also the switch box. I'm going to set this up to run off the carputer so I don't see any reason for getting a switch box for right now. I guess I can just get the individual few parts I'm missing from any random retailer.
Aftermarket Power Window Kit - So sick of manual windows. Any recommendations for a better kit? Cost = $150 - $180.
StrutKing Metal Pedals - They come with the 'foos seal of approval! Cost = $100.

Trunk Shocks - It'd be nice to have my trunk open by itself with the push of a button now that I got the Accord actuator installed. A pain in the *** though if my car's 500 feet away and I accidentally press the trunk button. Cost = $20 or so.
Fog Lights - Anyone use these? Do the lights burn out all the time? Do the lights get smashed from rocks a lot? Do they install fairly easily? I don't mind getting my hands dirty but I don't want to have to cut anything besides that black mesh stuff covering the holes. Cost = $37.

Revo Technica Short Shifter - I can hardly reach second gear with the way I have my seat reclined so I figure this will make it easier on my arms. Is this the right kit to get? Cost = $101.
I know I've made a lot of people cringe with some of the things but I think when it all goes together it'll look good. Any suggestions for anything else? Most of this seems pretty cheap and I'm an Ebay affiliate so I get a certain percentage of my purchases back if I go to Ebay through the link on my website. That'll save me some cash as well. I might end up selling the car before the year's out but this will keep me busy until then.
Re: What do you think of my 2008 shopping list?
I've got the fog lights and the revo ss, they are both pretty simple to install. The fog lights haven't smashed or burned out on me yet (I bought actual ion yellow bulbs for them though at $40 for both) the ones they come with are clear. They are easy to install if you do it right. Just cut away a little at a time and slide them on to check for fitment.
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Re: What do you think of my 2008 shopping list?
those led tails = garbage. someone had 5 leds burn out in a few months. get the better red/clear led ones that use the square superflux type led.
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Yea, those tails are junk. I bought these and there amazing.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...em160213617256
Easy to install, very bright, and great fit (no leaks).
As for the shifter ****, just glue it on.
Other than that it looks ok to me.
Wagner
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...em160213617256
Easy to install, very bright, and great fit (no leaks).
As for the shifter ****, just glue it on.
Other than that it looks ok to me.
Wagner
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Re: What do you think of my 2008 shopping list?
Yea, those tails are junk. I bought these and there amazing.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...em160213617256
Easy to install, very bright, and great fit (no leaks).
As for the shifter ****, just glue it on.
Other than that it looks ok to me.
Wagner
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...em160213617256
Easy to install, very bright, and great fit (no leaks).
As for the shifter ****, just glue it on.
Other than that it looks ok to me.
Wagner
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Re: What do you think of my 2008 shopping list?
Good to hear about the taillights and shifter. Keep the comments coming guys, I'm ordering most of this stuff as soon as I have an address I'm going to be at for more than a week! Monday I'm heading to Atlanta and then Tuesday to Newfoundland.
I'm going to Atlanta just to visit my car for the day, now that's Civic love!
I'm going to Atlanta just to visit my car for the day, now that's Civic love!
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