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2ndGenGuy
12-20-2006, 12:23 AM
Here's proof:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Honda-Accord-LX-1985-Honda-Accord-LX-ONLY-49K-MILES-Auto-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ110068844918QQihZ001QQcategoryZ62 54QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item1 10068844918

Just was surfing eBay and found this car for sale. Was checkin out the pics and noticed this:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/Armrest/1346897_16.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/Armrest/1346897_14.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/Armrest/2gdoriftogl5.jpg

That one is even upholstered. First time I've ever seen another one besides mine... Guess I got :Owned: by that guy selling it as "JDM"
BITESIZE
12-20-2006, 12:25 AM
Maybe they are just lieing.
2ndGenGuy
12-20-2006, 12:29 AM
Well the guy who sold me mine WAS from New Zealand. So technically I guess mine really is "JDM", although just like the USDM one.
A18A
12-20-2006, 12:31 AM
wow that interior looks very nice and comfortable
BITESIZE
12-20-2006, 12:44 AM
wow that interior looks very nice and comfortable


Thats a Honda for you!:welcome:
Hazwan
12-20-2006, 01:58 AM
damn that thing is CLEAN!

49k miles??
MessyHonda
12-20-2006, 08:08 AM
looks like the armrest the dx and the lx got here in the states the coupe and se-i got the more suportive armrest.....thoes 2nd gen ones kinda look like the 2nd gen lude ones....some foo has like 4 of them over at prelude power.
ChaseR
12-20-2006, 09:17 AM
Car is damn near showroom
2ndGenGuy
12-20-2006, 01:16 PM
The inside is nice on that one I guess, but its got some good front end damage... Just mostly interested in the armrest. I've never seen the Prelude armrest... I'll have to go over there and look.
2ndGenGuy
12-20-2006, 01:19 PM
Yeah they look very very similar. The top is identical. I bet one would probably work in the Accord. The base is a little different though.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2262000-2262999/2262656_92_full.jpg
denhonda
12-20-2006, 01:35 PM
Yeah, after seeing that I want a centre armrest too !!

Looks pretty wicked & I like how its upholstered, correct colour for my car too.

Clean car let down by a few bits here & there.

Whats with the Power Lock switch on the drivers door? That was never a feature on cars here. I want one (same blue colour) & I would also want the correct wiring to install it. :)
2ndGenGuy
12-20-2006, 05:16 PM
You guys don't have power locks? Bummer. It's sure nice to have. You can even push and pull on the lock itself, and it locks and unlocks all the doors. It's pretty rad.
MessyHonda
12-20-2006, 06:14 PM
You guys don't have power locks? Bummer. It's sure nice to have. You can even push and pull on the lock itself, and it locks and unlocks all the doors. It's pretty rad.


yeah...i like the power locks on my lx-i on the dx we never had any.
seancornelis
12-20-2006, 10:08 PM
My eyes aren't that good but it looks like the armrest in that blue Accord is one piece, integrated into the center console? I've never seen one like that before.

I had a supposed "JDM" armrest in a 2g Prelude, but the base of it looked nothing like the 'lude armrest pictured here either -- it looked like the Accord except it was totally flat in back (no room for a cigarette lighter). The top was leather and it was really flimsy, I never actually rested my arm on it for fear of smashing it to pieces. I wouldn't be too surprised if the armrests aren't really a Honda part at all, or at most a dealer installed accessory. I don't recall ever seeing one pictured in the documents on the Japanese Honda site (which shows pretty much every option the 2nd gen came with).
2ndGenGuy
12-20-2006, 11:18 PM
My eyes aren't that good but it looks like the armrest in that blue Accord is one piece, integrated into the center console? I've never seen one like that before.

I had a supposed "JDM" armrest in a 2g Prelude, but the base of it looked nothing like the 'lude armrest pictured here either -- it looked like the Accord except it was totally flat in back (no room for a cigarette lighter). The top was leather and it was really flimsy, I never actually rested my arm on it for fear of smashing it to pieces. I wouldn't be too surprised if the armrests aren't really a Honda part at all, or at most a dealer installed accessory. I don't recall ever seeing one pictured in the documents on the Japanese Honda site (which shows pretty much every option the 2nd gen came with).

Aah dude, you're thinking exactly what I'm thinking. My Accord armrest is SO flimsy. It's already got a big crack in the top. I am planning on reinforcing it with fiberglass to make it really hold strong. I'm with you also, thinking that it's some cheezy aftermarket part...
Rockcord
12-21-2006, 03:44 PM
crazy! I wish i had one!!! no fair!!!
offthahook
12-21-2006, 08:46 PM
This whip is boss. No armrest or front end damage. This thing looks clean and cherry...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130060576651&rd=1,1

Glad I could hijack!
2ndGenGuy
12-21-2006, 10:27 PM
I will say, hijacks like this are welcome in my threads. That car is sure a beauty.
denhonda
12-22-2006, 12:57 PM
You guys don't have power locks? Bummer. It's sure nice to have. You can even push and pull on the lock itself, and it locks and unlocks all the doors. It's pretty rad.

We've got power locks, just not got that specfic switch to operate them seperately. Looks far more convenient than reaching for the button thing!

Anyway, another hijack... http://cgi.ebay.de/Honda-Accord-EX-31500-Kilometer_W0QQitemZ170062668905QQihZ007QQcategoryZ 9801QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem