Ralphie : 2013 Honda Accord EX

[owequitit]

Why not install your own LEDs in each of the slots? I mean, worst case you need to replace the headlamps because you run into a leak.

The running light portion of each is different. The cars with LED lights have separate elements, but the lower trims have one wedge bulb that uses like a light pipe to resemble the LED's even though it doesn't quite pull it off.

Sort of like how in the 2006-2011 Si sedan, Honda designed the reflector in the tail light to use 1 wedge bulb that reflects multiple times to resemble an LED assembly.

[owequitit]

Oh so you're suggesting swapping out lamps to an upgraded trim?

I just want to use an LED bulb to put out a few more lumens, not really worried about the K temps.

If I do HID's, im thinking it would be better to do them in the fogs. I think it might be too much for the LED strip and the low beams need to be retrofitted to be of any use with HIDS.

Ill look into that headlight swap though ,thanks!

It was just a thought because the LED running lights should be included. For the headlights, you could just plug and play with an inexpensive kit and it would look good. You could even do that with your existing headlights. The cutoff is good enough for it.

[AccordWarrior]

Why not install your own LEDs in each of the slots? I mean, worst case you need to replace the headlamps because you run into a leak.

[Ralphie]

Oh so you're suggesting swapping out lamps to an upgraded trim?

I just want to use an LED bulb to put out a few more lumens, not really worried about the K temps.

If I do HID's, im thinking it would be better to do them in the fogs. I think it might be too much for the LED strip and the low beams need to be retrofitted to be of any use with HIDS.

Ill look into that headlight swap though ,thanks!

[owequitit]

Right forgot about the LED headlights.

Yea I know it won't look like the EX-L and above because the design of the housing is totally different but I want the light to extend to the end of the strip which is closest to mid-line of the car. Not sure if this makes sense, but when I get home(at work) I will post the example that the guy did on Facebook so you can see what I mean.

And I also took pics this morning with my cell phone....it is indeed one bulb at the far corners of the light and that light must be reflected throughout the strip as opposed to individual LED's.

Yeah, I know what you are saying. You can tell that Honda put a wedge bulb in there. Hopefully a white one would work. I think that is a fairly common modification to do that on the lower trims. You can probably just swap a set of HID bulbs in there too for a nice upgrade.

FYI, I don't know what the difference in the harnesses is, but the headlights for these actually aren't THAT expensive, so that might be a quick easy way to upgrade them too.

[Ralphie]

There are 3 separate headlight units for this generation Accord.

1) The non-LED headlight, non-LED running light units below EX-L trim

2) The non-LED headlight, LED running light units on EX-L and V6 trims

3) The LED headlight and LED running light units on Touring trims.

You can put a wedge bulb in yours, but it isn't going to look the same as the EX-L and above. It will be whitish bluish, but not quite the same.

Right forgot about the LED headlights.

Yea I know it won't look like the EX-L and above because the design of the housing is totally different but I want the light to extend to the end of the strip which is closest to mid-line of the car. Not sure if this makes sense, but when I get home(at work) I will post the example that the guy did on Facebook so you can see what I mean.

And I also took pics this morning with my cell phone....it is indeed one bulb at the far corners of the light and that light must be reflected throughout the strip as opposed to individual LED's.

[owequitit]

Ya that is why I am not upset that I can't afford nice wheels. I have no plans on lowering the car and I think it would look odd, so im beat. But I can dream!

And as far as the led strip....I am not even 100% sure but someone on the 9th gen fb group changed out a single bulb for a t10 LED wedge and the whole strip is much brighter.

On EX and below, the LED strip is part of the "parking" light setup and the high beams are the DRL.

On EX-L and above, the LED strip are the DRL.

Like this-


My lamps look more like this-


Not the best examples but basically the newer Accords I think are separate bulbs but on mine, I think its one bulb in the corner and then the light is somehow reflected throughout the strip as the light tappers off the further the strip gets towards midline of the car.

There are 3 separate headlight units for this generation Accord.

1) The non-LED headlight, non-LED running light units below EX-L trim

2) The non-LED headlight, LED running light units on EX-L and V6 trims

3) The LED headlight and LED running light units on Touring trims.

You can put a wedge bulb in yours, but it isn't going to look the same as the EX-L and above. It will be whitish bluish, but not quite the same.

[Ralphie]

Nice list. The LED strip under the headlamps aren't individual bulbs on a board, but a regular wedge base bulb?

19's would look nice, but without altering ride height, I find it's quite difficult to pull off aftermarket wheels.

Ya that is why I am not upset that I can't afford nice wheels. I have no plans on lowering the car and I think it would look odd, so im beat. But I can dream!

And as far as the led strip....I am not even 100% sure but someone on the 9th gen fb group changed out a single bulb for a t10 LED wedge and the whole strip is much brighter.

On EX and below, the LED strip is part of the "parking" light setup and the high beams are the DRL.

On EX-L and above, the LED strip are the DRL.

Like this-


My lamps look more like this-


Not the best examples but basically the newer Accords I think are separate bulbs but on mine, I think its one bulb in the corner and then the light is somehow reflected throughout the strip as the light tappers off the further the strip gets towards midline of the car.

[F22Chris]

[AccordWarrior]

Well came up with a few ideas for some small changes thanks to the 9th gen Facebook group.

-Homelink OEM module installed in overhead position. Will wire it up to sunroof so it illuminates but is off when car is off.
-Going to pick up a t10 wedge for the LED strip under the headlamps.
-Also going to either get h8 bulbs for fogs or maybe do a slim HID retrofit.
-Mudflaps
-Flushmount trunklid spoiler


Would LOVE to pickup a set of 19'' wheels.....specifically AG m510s ....but I can't justify $1200.



Fucking s3x. Except id rock them in gunmetal.

No other plans right now.

Nice list. The LED strip under the headlamps aren't individual bulbs on a board, but a regular wedge base bulb?

19's would look nice, but without altering ride height, I find it's quite difficult to pull off aftermarket wheels.

[Ralphie]

Well came up with a few ideas for some small changes thanks to the 9th gen Facebook group.

-Homelink OEM module installed in overhead position. Will wire it up to sunroof so it illuminates but is off when car is off.
-Going to pick up a t10 wedge for the LED strip under the headlamps.
-Also going to either get h8 bulbs for fogs or maybe do a slim HID retrofit.
-Mudflaps
-Flushmount trunklid spoiler


Would LOVE to pickup a set of 19'' wheels.....specifically AG m510s ....but I can't justify $1200.



Fucking s3x. Except id rock them in gunmetal.

No other plans right now.

[Ralphie]

I also have to bring her in for some TSB love.

I get a shudder sometimes when I come to a stop like at a light.

Its a cvt issue.

Supposedly they need to replace a part and update the computer.

Also there is a known wind issue with the drivers door trims.

That is also corrected.

Since I have a 3 year/30k mile warranty, I need to get it in ASAP so they can address those two issues as that is the only things going on at the moment.

[Ralphie]

Yea my plan is to get this car in the garage, since my wife isn't that interested in parking the CRV in there.

I have an oversized one car so until we move into a bigger house, it is one or the other.

Problem is I have to move a ton of shit into my new shed in the backyard which is going to be a whole day affair and I have had 0 time for that.

Even if they did get in my garage, they can't get in the house as my door has two locks and I also have an alarm, granted they could clean out my garage which has all my expensive tools etc.

I wonder how the OEM is setup....is it constant power or ACC power?

Id be ok with not being able to use it unless the car was on, which would be a good security feature.

Id have to pull power from the sunroof/led shift light I guess as those are only on with the acc.

Thoughts?

[AccordWarrior]

Just remember there will always be power going to it. So if you park your car on the street, someone could break in and open your garage. If its always in the garage your good. Just food for thought

That's no different than having a remote on your visor. Besides, my truck is rarely out of the garage, and even if they did get in, the brilliant minds that built my house in the 70's neglected to put a door between the house and the ATTACHED garage. Once a door is put in, a deadbolt and my security system will deal with it.

[Grumpys93]

Pull it from your map lights. They're always powered which means the vehicle doesn't need to be running for the Homelink to be active. That's how mine is set up. I'm very impressed with the range of my system...it can open when I'm a house away, compared to the Sears opener which only works when I'm already in the driveway.

Just remember there will always be power going to it. So if you park your car on the street, someone could break in and open your garage. If its always in the garage your good. Just food for thought