LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

> Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers throats. Most
> cars, you can personalize the options but to save money, Honda builds them all
> the same. So, if you want ABS, you gotta take sunroof with it.

I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.

I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.

Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
(in light of my unique car).

I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.

Paul

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

Paul Stuart <pstuart03@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.

A friend of mine very carefully ordered every item from the "Nova SS"
except for the badge in 1969. Same car, lower insurance.

--
---
Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8-122.5

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

Paul Stuart <pstuart03@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.

A friend of mine very carefully ordered every item from the "Nova SS"
except for the badge in 1969. Same car, lower insurance.

--
---
Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8-122.5

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
wrote:

>> Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers throats. Most
>> cars, you can personalize the options but to save money, Honda builds them all
>> the same. So, if you want ABS, you gotta take sunroof with it.
>
>I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
>I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
>the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
>tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
>interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
>and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
>liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
>day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.
>
>Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
>LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
>(in light of my unique car).
>
>I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
>pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
>the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.
>
>Paul

Seems like you'd pay a lot more by adding these one at a time. But
maybe I'm wrong.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
wrote:

>> Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers throats. Most
>> cars, you can personalize the options but to save money, Honda builds them all
>> the same. So, if you want ABS, you gotta take sunroof with it.
>
>I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
>I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
>the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
>tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
>interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
>and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
>liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
>day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.
>
>Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
>LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
>(in light of my unique car).
>
>I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
>pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
>the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.
>
>Paul

Seems like you'd pay a lot more by adding these one at a time. But
maybe I'm wrong.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

>> Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers throats. Most
>> cars, you can personalize the options but to save money, Honda builds them all
>> the same. So, if you want ABS, you gotta take sunroof with it.

Not really. All Accords come with ABS.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

>> Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers throats. Most
>> cars, you can personalize the options but to save money, Honda builds them all
>> the same. So, if you want ABS, you gotta take sunroof with it.

Not really. All Accords come with ABS.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote in message news:<b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google. com>...

> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.
>
> Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> (in light of my unique car).
>
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.

Paul, just out of curiosity... (a) what do you have against sunroofs,
(b) what was the total cost of your LX after adding all of these
items, and (c) when you sell it or trade it, are you going to tell the
next owner what you did?

Tracy

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote in message news:<b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google. com>...

> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.
>
> Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> (in light of my unique car).
>
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.

Paul, just out of curiosity... (a) what do you have against sunroofs,
(b) what was the total cost of your LX after adding all of these
items, and (c) when you sell it or trade it, are you going to tell the
next owner what you did?

Tracy

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google.com >,
pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote:

> > Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers
> > throats. Most cars, you can personalize the options but to save
> > money, Honda builds them all the same. So, if you want ABS, you
> > gotta take sunroof with it.

> I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as
> accessories.
>
> Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> (in light of my unique car).
>
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.
>
> Paul

I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.
--
-Barb, rec.food.cooking's Preserved Fruit Administrator
(I've got the button to prove it!)
<www.jamlady.eboard.com> Updated 8-21-03 with Fair pictures. Fairs Fare tab.
"If you're ever in a jam, here I am."

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google.com >,
pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote:

> > Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers
> > throats. Most cars, you can personalize the options but to save
> > money, Honda builds them all the same. So, if you want ABS, you
> > gotta take sunroof with it.

> I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as
> accessories.
>
> Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> (in light of my unique car).
>
> I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
> pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
> the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.
>
> Paul

I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.
--
-Barb, rec.food.cooking's Preserved Fruit Administrator
(I've got the button to prove it!)
<www.jamlady.eboard.com> Updated 8-21-03 with Fair pictures. Fairs Fare tab.
"If you're ever in a jam, here I am."

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
wrote:

>Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
>LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
>(in light of my unique car).
>
I'd say that is indeed controversial. It is not an EX model no matter
what you changed. Hopefully when you go to resell this car, you'll
disclose that fact.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
wrote:

>Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
>LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
>(in light of my unique car).
>
I'd say that is indeed controversial. It is not an EX model no matter
what you changed. Hopefully when you go to resell this car, you'll
disclose that fact.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google.com >,
pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote:

> I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.

Sorry, but your list of changes is by no means a complete list of
differences between the LX and EX.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <b46b8f39.0309021703.2fb0e366@posting.google.com >,
pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote:

> I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.
>
> I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
> the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
> tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
> interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
> and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
> liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
> day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.

Sorry, but your list of changes is by no means a complete list of
differences between the LX and EX.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <8r3clvggohtvfiuen1m7anhlc14c8rgrsi@4ax.com>,
TL <tlehman@visi.com> wrote:

> On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
> wrote:
>
> >Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> >LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> >(in light of my unique car).
> >
> I'd say that is indeed controversial. It is not an EX model no matter
> what you changed. Hopefully when you go to resell this car, you'll
> disclose that fact.
>

Insurance companies will look at the VIN and know it's an LX, and any
coverage they offer will be based on the LX goodies--not the EX goodies.
This guy may not care about that, but the next owner will.

The next owner will also wonder why his registration shows it as an LX.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <8r3clvggohtvfiuen1m7anhlc14c8rgrsi@4ax.com>,
TL <tlehman@visi.com> wrote:

> On 2 Sep 2003 18:03:14 -0700, pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart)
> wrote:
>
> >Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
> >LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
> >(in light of my unique car).
> >
> I'd say that is indeed controversial. It is not an EX model no matter
> what you changed. Hopefully when you go to resell this car, you'll
> disclose that fact.
>

Insurance companies will look at the VIN and know it's an LX, and any
coverage they offer will be based on the LX goodies--not the EX goodies.
This guy may not care about that, but the next owner will.

The next owner will also wonder why his registration shows it as an LX.

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

tlbwriter@yahoo.com (Tracy) wrote in message :

> Paul, just out of curiosity... (a) what do you have against sunroofs,
> (b) what was the total cost of your LX after adding all of these
> items, and (c) when you sell it or trade it, are you going to tell the
> next owner what you did?

Hello, Tracy!

I never had a sunroof in none of my previous cars, so I did not see the
need for such a luxury. I don't need the extra light if the sunroof is
open, and I do not like the wind in my hair while driving. Besides, I
have read complaints on these newsgroups (from Accord owners) who have
had problems with their own sunroofs, such as maintenance issues, or
additional noise, or some drainage problems. Most of all, I wanted a
unique, stealth Accord that didn't stand out from the crowd!

I'm not sure about the total cost of the car after adding these items.
I did get some of these for quite a bargain on eBay, and I know a friend
who has provided me with wholesale prices on stock Honda parts.

I do not plan to sell or trade this car, at least for the next ten years,
so I added these options and accessories to enhance my own driving
experience.

Paul

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

tlbwriter@yahoo.com (Tracy) wrote in message :

> Paul, just out of curiosity... (a) what do you have against sunroofs,
> (b) what was the total cost of your LX after adding all of these
> items, and (c) when you sell it or trade it, are you going to tell the
> next owner what you did?

Hello, Tracy!

I never had a sunroof in none of my previous cars, so I did not see the
need for such a luxury. I don't need the extra light if the sunroof is
open, and I do not like the wind in my hair while driving. Besides, I
have read complaints on these newsgroups (from Accord owners) who have
had problems with their own sunroofs, such as maintenance issues, or
additional noise, or some drainage problems. Most of all, I wanted a
unique, stealth Accord that didn't stand out from the crowd!

I'm not sure about the total cost of the car after adding these items.
I did get some of these for quite a bargain on eBay, and I know a friend
who has provided me with wholesale prices on stock Honda parts.

I do not plan to sell or trade this car, at least for the next ten years,
so I added these options and accessories to enhance my own driving
experience.

Paul

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

Melba's Jammin' <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message:

> I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.

Check today's posting in this newsgroup:

Another Honda customer has brought his Accord back to the dealership
*twice* for rattles in the sunroof area, that they have not fixed yet.

Even if I had the sunroof closed, I might have to deal with this issue.
But since my Accord pseudo-EX has no sunroof, there is no problem!!

Paul

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

Melba's Jammin' <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message:

> I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.

Check today's posting in this newsgroup:

Another Honda customer has brought his Accord back to the dealership
*twice* for rattles in the sunroof area, that they have not fixed yet.

Even if I had the sunroof closed, I might have to deal with this issue.
But since my Accord pseudo-EX has no sunroof, there is no problem!!

Paul

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

"Melba's Jammin'" <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:barbschaller-9F8DB4.08415403092003@News.CIS.DFN.DE...
>
> I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.

The sunroof (in most cases), causes the interior to have less headroom. This
has been my experience in the past.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

"Melba's Jammin'" <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:barbschaller-9F8DB4.08415403092003@News.CIS.DFN.DE...
>
> I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.

The sunroof (in most cases), causes the interior to have less headroom. This
has been my experience in the past.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have to
change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have to
change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

What else would you have to change? I have considered this for my '91
Accord. It is the one thing I would really like to change on the car.

I would put the '90-93 wheels on; They are four lug and I am not sure
what else would be different.




On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 20:19:53 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

> I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have to
>change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

What else would you have to change? I have considered this for my '91
Accord. It is the one thing I would really like to change on the car.

I would put the '90-93 wheels on; They are four lug and I am not sure
what else would be different.




On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 20:19:53 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

> I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have to
>change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

My '90 Accord had a sunroof. In the morning, when my body was taller, I had
to open the inside slider to get headroom. Hardly ever used the sunroof at
all.


"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
news:QLr5b.65847$PD3.4679752@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
>
> "Melba's Jammin'" <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:barbschaller-9F8DB4.08415403092003@News.CIS.DFN.DE...
> >
> > I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> > ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> > with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.
>
> The sunroof (in most cases), causes the interior to have less headroom.
This
> has been my experience in the past.
>
> --
> Brian
> www.accesswave.ca/~orion
>
>
>
>

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

My '90 Accord had a sunroof. In the morning, when my body was taller, I had
to open the inside slider to get headroom. Hardly ever used the sunroof at
all.


"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
news:QLr5b.65847$PD3.4679752@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
>
> "Melba's Jammin'" <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:barbschaller-9F8DB4.08415403092003@News.CIS.DFN.DE...
> >
> > I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> > ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> > with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.
>
> The sunroof (in most cases), causes the interior to have less headroom.
This
> has been my experience in the past.
>
> --
> Brian
> www.accesswave.ca/~orion
>
>
>
>

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

I think the whole backing plat is different. They are 15'' too. bob#1

Bob wrote:
>
> What else would you have to change? I have considered this for my '91
> Accord. It is the one thing I would really like to change on the car.
>
> I would put the '90-93 wheels on; They are four lug and I am not sure
> what else would be different.
>
> On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 20:19:53 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have to
> >change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

I think the whole backing plat is different. They are 15'' too. bob#1

Bob wrote:
>
> What else would you have to change? I have considered this for my '91
> Accord. It is the one thing I would really like to change on the car.
>
> I would put the '90-93 wheels on; They are four lug and I am not sure
> what else would be different.
>
> On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 20:19:53 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have to
> >change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

There is nothing to change. They fit fine. Make sure that the tires are
195/60R15, as opposed to the 185/70R14 that came on the steel wheels. Your
speedo will remain the same.


"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3F5669D7.D82CAD81@neo.rr.com...
> I think the whole backing plat is different. They are 15'' too. bob#1
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > What else would you have to change? I have considered this for my '91
> > Accord. It is the one thing I would really like to change on the car.
> >
> > I would put the '90-93 wheels on; They are four lug and I am not sure
> > what else would be different.
> >
> > On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 20:19:53 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have
to
> > >change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

There is nothing to change. They fit fine. Make sure that the tires are
195/60R15, as opposed to the 185/70R14 that came on the steel wheels. Your
speedo will remain the same.


"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3F5669D7.D82CAD81@neo.rr.com...
> I think the whole backing plat is different. They are 15'' too. bob#1
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > What else would you have to change? I have considered this for my '91
> > Accord. It is the one thing I would really like to change on the car.
> >
> > I would put the '90-93 wheels on; They are four lug and I am not sure
> > what else would be different.
> >
> > On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 20:19:53 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I would like to put the EX wheels on my '92 LX. Think I'd have
to
> > >change a buncha stuff though. bob

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

Might have to look into that! Thanks bob

Jafir Elkurd wrote:
>
> There is nothing to change. They fit fine. Make sure that the tires are
> 195/60R15, as opposed to the 185/70R14 that came on the steel wheels. Your
> speedo will remain the same.
> g

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

Might have to look into that! Thanks bob

Jafir Elkurd wrote:
>
> There is nothing to change. They fit fine. Make sure that the tires are
> 195/60R15, as opposed to the 185/70R14 that came on the steel wheels. Your
> speedo will remain the same.
> g

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

15inch wheels that should work would come off of a 1986-90 Acura Legend,
90-97 Accord,
and maybe some vigors and 92ish preludes, but I'm not positive about the
last two.



"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3F5727C4.BFCAE6C9@neo.rr.com...
> Might have to look into that! Thanks bob
>
> Jafir Elkurd wrote:
> >
> > There is nothing to change. They fit fine. Make sure that the tires
are
> > 195/60R15, as opposed to the 185/70R14 that came on the steel wheels.
Your
> > speedo will remain the same.
> > g

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

15inch wheels that should work would come off of a 1986-90 Acura Legend,
90-97 Accord,
and maybe some vigors and 92ish preludes, but I'm not positive about the
last two.



"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3F5727C4.BFCAE6C9@neo.rr.com...
> Might have to look into that! Thanks bob
>
> Jafir Elkurd wrote:
> >
> > There is nothing to change. They fit fine. Make sure that the tires
are
> > 195/60R15, as opposed to the 185/70R14 that came on the steel wheels.
Your
> > speedo will remain the same.
> > g

Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <QLr5b.65847$PD3.4679752@nnrp1.uunet.ca>, "Brian Smith"
<Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote:

> "Melba's Jammin'" <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:barbschaller-9F8DB4.08415403092003@News.CIS.DFN.DE...
> >
> > I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> > ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the
> > EX with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me
> > curious.
>
> The sunroof (in most cases), causes the interior to have less
> headroom. This has been my experience in the past.

Understood. My husband is about 6' tall and has no problem with
headroom and the sun/moon roof in his Accord EX V-6. Maybe they're
different.
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Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <QLr5b.65847$PD3.4679752@nnrp1.uunet.ca>, "Brian Smith"
<Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote:

> "Melba's Jammin'" <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:barbschaller-9F8DB4.08415403092003@News.CIS.DFN.DE...
> >
> > I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> > ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the
> > EX with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me
> > curious.
>
> The sunroof (in most cases), causes the interior to have less
> headroom. This has been my experience in the past.

Understood. My husband is about 6' tall and has no problem with
headroom and the sun/moon roof in his Accord EX V-6. Maybe they're
different.
--
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Re: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!
 

In article <b46b8f39.0309030958.322eb18a@posting.google.com >,
pstuart03@hotmail.com (Paul Stuart) wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' <barbschaller@earthlink.net> wrote in message:
>
> > I gotta ask: Did all the extras you added total more than if you'd
> > ordered the stock EX with the sunroof? If so, why not just get the EX
> > with the sunroof and leave the danged thing closed? Color me curious.
>
> Check today's posting in this newsgroup:
>
> Another Honda customer has brought his Accord back to the dealership
> *twice* for rattles in the sunroof area, that they have not fixed yet.
>
> Even if I had the sunroof closed, I might have to deal with this issue.
> But since my Accord pseudo-EX has no sunroof, there is no problem!!
>
> Paul

Gotcha.
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