Huffer
09-25-2012, 11:01 AM
So, after my accident in the Pandawagon, we got enough of a payout to pick up a boring 03 Honda Odyssey. 1 owner, 168,000miles. Looked decent, needed 4 new tires, alignment and a general cleanup. It's Mrs Huffer's, so now I'm driving her 03 Accord sedan, until I can get back in to a Subaru.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/120828_DealerPictures2_zpsc55e909c-2.jpg
It's actually a very nice vehicle to drive, and it is much bigger than any of our previous vehicles and the ability to move from the front to the rear seats without exiting the vehicle is nice when you have little kids that drop their toys or spill crackers.
The van has a really nice V6 from Honda, it packs plenty of punch.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/120829_AtDealer1-2.jpg
We literally had it home less than 4 hours and I was already beginning to mod it - with Mrs' blessing. She knows better than to try and stop me!
Current image:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/3337D50E134E460BBE08252A8A0FCD0713010000-2.jpg
Urgh, wheel gap ahoy.
CURRENT MODS:
Engine: none yet, but thinking about a resonator delete on the intake and an upgraded air filter. Will probably ditch as much of the plastic dress up parts in the bay as I can.
Suspension: none yet, but KYB GR2 shocks and H&R springs are coming soon
Brakes: This van has massive brakes already, but Hawk HPS pads and slotted rotors will be on the way. Calipers will get refurbished and painted. Might see about some stainless brake lines and speed bleeders possibly.
Wheels:
stock 16x6.5 steel wheels - winter duty
RIAX 16x6.5" black alloys with polished lip - left over from the 03 Accord
Motegi Racing DP6 17x7 gunmetal alloys w/ polished lip - wrong tire size on there currently so not mounting till spring
Tires:
NEXEN all seasons 225/60 R16
coming: Summer tread 225/55 R17
Exterior:
With 168k on it, I had it professionally detailed and it came back looking great:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/120906_DetailedandTinted1-2.jpg
I also had the front windows tinted to 35%. Not enough to match the rears, but enough to help keep the cabin cool and light enough to avoid the tint police.
I have some of the dreaded rust repair to do as well, but it's not horrendous. Just a simple sand, prime and paint.
Standard "whip" antenna was replaced by an OEM Honda S2000 antenna. Easy install, just remove the old and replace with the new, and tighten down.
07 Honda Pilot rear wiper mod (one part from my old Legacy made it on over)
Some funky decals on the back window
coming: OEM mudguard kit install, rear badge/emblem delete, Yellow fogs, Horn upgrade, Front and rear lip kit, Blackout grill, Headlight projector retrofit, DC5 (Civic) sidemarker lights.
Interior:
Alpine Type S coaxial speakers in the front doors
Waiting to be installed: OEM Honda Keyless Entry system
Waiting to be installed: Alpine CDE-133BT headunit - hands free mic, bluetooth, USB front input, AUX input
Coming: full interior clean/detail in the spring, door panel cloth replacement - the cloth panels on the front, side doors are falling off (just like in the old Legacies!) and in the rear the previous owners pulled the cloth panel off! So those do need to be replaced.
Coming: front seat cup holder mod to accommodate actual cups, and not just coin change.
Possible: DEI 545T auto-headlight off module to control the headlights so they automatically turn on during low light conditions, and auto off after the key is removed from the ignition.
Possible: remote starter
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/120828_DealerPictures2_zpsc55e909c-2.jpg
It's actually a very nice vehicle to drive, and it is much bigger than any of our previous vehicles and the ability to move from the front to the rear seats without exiting the vehicle is nice when you have little kids that drop their toys or spill crackers.
The van has a really nice V6 from Honda, it packs plenty of punch.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/120829_AtDealer1-2.jpg
We literally had it home less than 4 hours and I was already beginning to mod it - with Mrs' blessing. She knows better than to try and stop me!
Current image:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/3337D50E134E460BBE08252A8A0FCD0713010000-2.jpg
Urgh, wheel gap ahoy.
CURRENT MODS:
Engine: none yet, but thinking about a resonator delete on the intake and an upgraded air filter. Will probably ditch as much of the plastic dress up parts in the bay as I can.
Suspension: none yet, but KYB GR2 shocks and H&R springs are coming soon
Brakes: This van has massive brakes already, but Hawk HPS pads and slotted rotors will be on the way. Calipers will get refurbished and painted. Might see about some stainless brake lines and speed bleeders possibly.
Wheels:
stock 16x6.5 steel wheels - winter duty
RIAX 16x6.5" black alloys with polished lip - left over from the 03 Accord
Motegi Racing DP6 17x7 gunmetal alloys w/ polished lip - wrong tire size on there currently so not mounting till spring
Tires:
NEXEN all seasons 225/60 R16
coming: Summer tread 225/55 R17
Exterior:
With 168k on it, I had it professionally detailed and it came back looking great:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/120906_DetailedandTinted1-2.jpg
I also had the front windows tinted to 35%. Not enough to match the rears, but enough to help keep the cabin cool and light enough to avoid the tint police.
I have some of the dreaded rust repair to do as well, but it's not horrendous. Just a simple sand, prime and paint.
Standard "whip" antenna was replaced by an OEM Honda S2000 antenna. Easy install, just remove the old and replace with the new, and tighten down.
07 Honda Pilot rear wiper mod (one part from my old Legacy made it on over)
Some funky decals on the back window
coming: OEM mudguard kit install, rear badge/emblem delete, Yellow fogs, Horn upgrade, Front and rear lip kit, Blackout grill, Headlight projector retrofit, DC5 (Civic) sidemarker lights.
Interior:
Alpine Type S coaxial speakers in the front doors
Waiting to be installed: OEM Honda Keyless Entry system
Waiting to be installed: Alpine CDE-133BT headunit - hands free mic, bluetooth, USB front input, AUX input
Coming: full interior clean/detail in the spring, door panel cloth replacement - the cloth panels on the front, side doors are falling off (just like in the old Legacies!) and in the rear the previous owners pulled the cloth panel off! So those do need to be replaced.
Coming: front seat cup holder mod to accommodate actual cups, and not just coin change.
Possible: DEI 545T auto-headlight off module to control the headlights so they automatically turn on during low light conditions, and auto off after the key is removed from the ignition.
Possible: remote starter