snowman81

I've been doing some research on mods for my girls 7th gen Accord Coupe and I notice that most sites only go up to '05 as far as applicable mods. I know it's the same gen but does anyone know what differences there were from 05 to 06. I want to make sure that the mods will work out okay.

Infamous425

snowman81

I don't know if it's just me, but I don't see anything in your post...

kurt_bradley

Not just you. I was thinking he was in mode, but I was also wrong.

As for the Accord, I'll have to check, but DBW may have something to do with it. I need to see if previous models had it.

dozorca

What kind of mods are you looking to add?


For one, the V6 intake (SRI, CAI) for 2003-05 won't fit on a 2006.

youngTL

I own an 06 EX-V6 6MT coupe. I haven't the money to mod it, but here's what I know.

There's the Drive-by-Wire throttle, so that kinda screws up a few things. It was new for 2006.

Also new for 2006 was a slight change to the intake and exhaust I think. You should still be able to do any catback exhaust (the V6 has 3 cats by the way! It shows them in the instruction booklet!)

Like dozorca says, cold air intakes from the 03-05 models will NOT fit on the 06 due the change in shape of the intake manifold.

demons rage

iTrader: (1)

for the 4-cylinder, as i own a 4-banger 06 accord coupe, the only intake you would be able to go with as of now is the Fujita CAI, which runs $250
headers and exhaust wise, nothing has changed. Suspension pretty much stayed the same too. If you want the aero kit, the OEM aero kit for the 06 is the only one i know of that will fit.

if you own the 6-cylinder, uhh.. im kinda lost on that lol...

gen7accord.com and driveaccord.net would probably be a lot of hlep if you got questions on that... also

snowman81

^thanks for the info guys. I am planning on the basic bolt ons...intake/maybe exhaust/suspension. It's the V6 EX by the way, AT...she doesn't know how to drive MT. I'll check out those forums to see what I can find out.

M TYPE X

MT sucks. AT-power EX-V6 Coupe in metallic blue or silver for me, please.

teranfon

03-05 V6 EX Accords have Drive-by-Wire as well. The four cyclinder models, equipped with a traditional linkage for 03-05, have DBW for 06' as well.

Terry

snowman81

Yeah, that's actually what she's getting is the EX V6 AT w/Nav in Cool Blue Metallic.

Mizouse

why does MT suck?

WolfpackBill

Heh...I just bought my '06 I4 AT Accord a few days ago and still don't know jack about mods on this thing. IMO, it looks and drives good enough not having to do anything to it. The only mod I have ordered is an autodimming mirror. After driving an Explorer with it and retro'ed my '96 3.2TL with one so I'm spoiled. Gotta love those LED taillights!!!

youngTL

You have it backwards. The 4cyl had DBW since 03. The V6 JUST got it this year.

youngTL

MT > AT. And it's more reliable if you're not retarded.

teranfon

I'm afraid that you do. As the owner of an 05' Accord coupe six speed I can certainly assure you it has DBW.

The 05' Accord brochure also states: "The EX-V6 model comes with standard 5-speed automatic that integrates with the vehicle's Drive-by-Wire throttle system".

The following is from Honda's corporate website:

Powertrain improvements abound across the Accord line-up. The V6 engine's horsepower is increased to 244HP (+4 hp, SAE net revised 8/04) and the 4-cylinder engine's horsepower is increased to 166HP (+6HP, SAE net revised 8/04). Horsepower gains were achieved with extensive improvements to the airflow of the intake and exhaust systems. The 4-cylinder engines are now controlled with Drive-By-Wire (DBW), rather than a throttle cable, providing for smooth operation and enhanced throttle response. (Accord V6 engines already utilized DBW prior to the 2006 model year).

If you need to confirm then read the second last paragraph of the following:

http://corporate.honda.com/press/art...=2005121325051

Terry

demons rage

iTrader: (1)

grats on the purchase.. if you need to know more about mods, just hit me up as i got a list thats like... 2-3k dollars long in mods listed over the next 3 years for the accord.. hehe... given i dont get something else first ^^

snowman81

Are you're mods for the I4 only? From what research I've done, there doesn't seem to be many mods out there for the 06 yet. Some exhausts and I think some suspension stuff, but no intakes.

03CoupeV6

Having owned both an 03 Accord EX-V6 coupe and an 05 Accord EX-V6 coupe, I can verify that the V6 Accords have all had Drive-By-Wire for the 7th generation.

WolfpackBill

Thanks man! But damn...that must be a hell of a mod list if it costs 2 to 3 grand. I've gotta see it!! Not like I can afford any of them.

Here're a few pics of the car:

demons rage

iTrader: (1)

from what i've read, the suspension stuff for the 06 is same as the 03-05, so thats all good. Exhaust you can do the same, use it from the 03-05. Intake im not so sure about if theres a difference... maybe a MAF sensor in the v6 too? i could be highly mistaken, but if not, the intakes should theoretically work.....

and nice color choice wolfpack One of the better color combo's out there for the 4 door that i prolly would've gotten if i didnt get the 2dr i should upload my pics off my camera /w black housings on..

Sclass88

The seats in that Accord look comfy! Congrats on the purchase. What's on the list for mods?

cM3go

wtf did you mean to say

youngTL

They are. The 7th gen has REALLY nice seats! I have a 6MT and sometimes when I get home I sit in the driveway for a minute or two cause I don't want to leave the seats!

GreenMonster

I'm retarded, and even I like MT better

'Cept for those days when I'm stuck in traffic

youngTL

Even when I'm stuck in traffic, with the light and easy clutch, it doesn't bother me at all.

AsianRage

On the way to work today, I saw a silver AV6 coupe lowered with OEM Kit and it was . I never like the styling before but it has certainly grew on me

Now I want one