Newbie from OH, 07 FSXT 5MT

Augie · 08-04-2008, 06:19 PM

Just want to introduce my self.
Just bought Black 07 FSXT 5MT for my wife. Bought it from NC and just pick it up last weekend.

We have 93 Accord Wagon with 5MT and really love it for the economy and practicality. Plus the 5 speed still makes it fun to drive.

Was looking for a 2006 and up LGT but could not find one with manual transmission with decent price and low mileage. Most are 2005 and from my research have a lot of little annoying problems from first year of production.

So far I really like it. Its a real sleeper and got pretty decent mileage. I got 26 MPG coming back from NC to OH. I remind me a lot of my old 87 Toyota turbo 4X4 truck.

El Sid · 08-05-2008, 01:04 PM

Congrats on your Fozzie! It will have much more 'character' than the Accord. You may have to borrow it from your wife and leave the Honda for her to drive!

Peace Brotha!

El Sid

subisan · 08-05-2008, 01:30 PM

Congrats and welcome along!!

OBP for the wins!!!!! Make sure to wax it at least once a month! ;)

Augie · 08-05-2008, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the welcome.

I realize black color would require a lot more maintenance to look nice. I already start collecting all the waxes and tools. I need to clay it and remove some swirl mark.

Torque · 08-06-2008, 12:39 AM

Hello Augie and welcome along.

When sparkling the black looks superb, detail it properly; clay, paintwork cleanse and finish off with 2 or 3 coats of some good quality wax and it'll stay that way for much longer.

Augie · 08-07-2008, 02:33 AM

Finnish polishing and waxing it yesterday. It looks much better now. I use Mequiars clay and scratch X.

What do you guys do to protect the Headlight? I notice its plastic and not so clear anymore. Anybody use protective film on the front headlight? Is is wort to get it done?

Thanks,
Augie

subisan · 08-07-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Augie

Finnish polishing and waxing it yesterday. It looks much better now. I use Mequiars clay and scratch X.

What do you guys do to protect the Headlight? I notice its plastic and not so clear anymore. Anybody use protective film on the front headlight? Is is wort to get it done?

Thanks,
Augie

I just addressed this problem the other weekend. I thought my headlights were fogging, so I took everything apart only to realize it was a strange mildue-like substance on the outside!!

I used a semi abrasive sponge, quick detailer, and a ton of elbow grease to get them clear again. I think there's a specific cleaner to do this, but I can't find the thread....I know it's around somewhere.....I'll post up if I find it.

I'd bet the protective film works great, but it's a pain in the a$$ to get on and like $60 bucks.

Drew

joe r · 08-07-2008, 10:12 AM

Congrats & welcome to the forum.Get some pics up & any plans to mod it?

joe r

Augie · 08-07-2008, 05:23 PM

I might try to clean the headlight and find a protective film or cover for it latter.

I might mod it a little bit. Maybe FSTI strut and spring plus some dedicated summer wheel and tire. Others have to wait until the warranty expires.

08-04-2008, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Augie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 25 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Newbie from OH, 07 FSXT 5MT Just want to introduce my self. Just bought Black 07 FSXT 5MT for my wife. Bought it from NC and just pick it up last weekend. We have 93 Accord Wagon with 5MT and really love it for the economy and practicality. Plus the 5 speed still makes it fun to drive. Was looking for a 2006 and up LGT but could not find one with manual transmission with decent price and low mileage. Most are 2005 and from my research have a lot of little annoying problems from first year of production. So far I really like it. Its a real sleeper and got pretty decent mileage. I got 26 MPG coming back from NC to OH. I remind me a lot of my old 87 Toyota turbo 4X4 truck.

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subisan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 816 REPRESENT. Posts: 2,257 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats and welcome along!! OBP for the wins!!!!! Make sure to wax it at least once a month! ;) __________________ *H2O GO!!!* www.dreweldridge.com

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Torque New Member Greeter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lancashire, England Posts: 1,976 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hello Augie and welcome along. When sparkling the black looks superb, detail it properly; clay, paintwork cleanse and finish off with 2 or 3 coats of some good quality wax and it'll stay that way for much longer. __________________ MY07 XTEn 4EAT SportShift

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joe r Pleiads' biggest leghumper Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wenatchee,Wa 98801 Posts: 5,777 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 23 / 100%	Congrats & welcome to the forum.Get some pics up & any plans to mod it? joe r __________________ 04 FXT manual Platinum Silver = Mine. 04 FXT auto Sierra Gold = Hers.

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08-05-2008, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
El Sid Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 494 Gallery: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats on your Fozzie! It will have much more 'character' than the Accord. You may have to borrow it from your wife and leave the Honda for her to drive! Peace Brotha! El Sid

08-05-2008, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Augie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 25 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for the welcome. I realize black color would require a lot more maintenance to look nice. I already start collecting all the waxes and tools. I need to clay it and remove some swirl mark.

08-07-2008, 02:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Augie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 25 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Finnish polishing and waxing it yesterday. It looks much better now. I use Mequiars clay and scratch X. What do you guys do to protect the Headlight? I notice its plastic and not so clear anymore. Anybody use protective film on the front headlight? Is is wort to get it done? Thanks, Augie

08-07-2008, 05:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Augie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 25 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I might try to clean the headlight and find a protective film or cover for it latter. I might mod it a little bit. Maybe FSTI strut and spring plus some dedicated summer wheel and tire. Others have to wait until the warranty expires.