6 CL9 Accord Modifications for BIG Performance Gains

Today I tell you the 6 CL9 Accord Euro modifications that I would recommend doing to your car to get the biggest performance gains.

Sure there will always be more than you could do, but if you want to modify one of these on a budget and get the biggest gains, this is what I'd recommend.

1: Reflash
Get a reflash in New Zealand by hitting up @kflash_nz on instagram

2: Headers
Lots of brands make headers for the Accord/TSX. I have PLM headers:

3: Wheels and Tires
Pick whatever wheel and tire combo you like. I'd recommend going with a 17 or 18" wheel to keep the weight down. I have 18x7.5 +48 Sparco DS1's and 225/45R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE003's

4: Lowering Springs/Coilovers
Get the Tein S-Tech lowering springs I have here:

5: Sway Bar
Here's one that I thought looked decent:

6: Type R Gearset/Gearbox
Type R parts are hard to come by. But digging around on EU and JDM auction sites can prove fruitful, otherwise ask around on forums, there's bound to be a Honda guru with one lying around.

7: Intake Manifold
I've since discovered that an intake manifold makes a massive difference too. Here's one I'd recommend for cheap:

CL9 Modifications:
- Serge Bo ECU Reflash
- Simota Short Ram Intake
- PLM Headers
- Yonaka 2.5" Catback Exhaust
- DC5 Type R Gearset
- Tein S-Tech Lowering Springs
- Sparco DS1 18x7.5 +48 Wheels
- 225/45R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE003's
- Flow Designs Australia Lip Kit
- Type S Grille
- Euro R Shift Knob
- Factory Sports Kit and Spoiler

Chapers:
0:00 Intro
0:20 One: Reflash
0:51 Two: Headers
1:34 Three: Wheels and Tyres
2:57 Four: Lowering Springs/Coilovers
3:31 Five: Sway Bar
3:50 Six: Type R Gearset
4:32 Outro

Thanks for Watching!

[azratallat]

this man deserves more than a million subscribers *period*

[echorz]

i read many forums about the wonders of this car, but your videos specially pushed me to go and find a decent unit, bought one yesterday!

[edwardsok]

Great vid, +1 sub picking up my 07 CL9 tonight. Super keen!

[yah-mums-best-friend]

Great vid just bought my cl9 today, upgraded from cg5 so much smoother

[dominickmuraahi]

Omg I love this thank you so much for this video

[alexbakermault]

Saying hi from UK, it's a shame they never did a Type R in Europe. You have created a lovely looking performance and awesome sounding car, nice work man.

[Gamer_Marcy_God]

Glad you enjoying the gearset!!! I sent this to you from Sydney mate

[nanonanonano]

My man, you should be the ambassador for accord euro cl9 or something man, just picked up a 05 accord euro last night! +1 sub!

[rollin]

I can add a few more.
RSP Intake manifold (FN2)
50 Degree VTC + FN2 Intake camshaft + custom remap
Front big brake

[Ali_k]

I've got EVO 8 wheels on mine. And a set of CH1 twin-pot calipers. All bolt on.

[gaijin]

Another big performance gain is to change your throttle body and intake to the j35 and rsp intake or j37 and RRC intake

[dnnknewen]

next top 3 mods that you'll do? ( i pretty much have 90% of same mods you do and im thinking of doing brakes next)

[jarzota]

Seeing how you got it just recently and its already cracked as well as what people say online idk if i should buy one. Speedscience has it listed for 1k and skunk2 catback for 1.3k. Would you recommend yonaka exhaust? Also how much was it to weld up the joints on your plm

[oopelkr]

Will you make a video of European accord 2.2 cdti ?I want to see the diesel version vs petrol.

[Skdie]

Just found your channel as I've started looking at these CL9 accord and I love it!. Been having a hunt around for something fun, cheap and FWD as I completely destroyed my clutch in my '97 Nissan Pulsar while attempting a burnout :( and have decided that I need something with a lot more power. Really like what you've done with your car, looks like an absolute blast to drive! Just wondering if you've ever timed your 0-100 or 100-100 and if you've ever taken it to a drag strip?

[Onelovej]

Glade the headers make a big difference here in the states the TSX headers are much more expensive compared to the civic si k20

[jaredprior]

Hey Mate! Love the videos! Inspiring to get a cl9 as well! How does the car go with the aftermarket exhaust? Any droning?

[johnbroadbelt]

Hi young fulla, have you thought of putting in a super charger? Seen a few on YT with some conversions getting done and they sound amazing as well as pulling quite hard

[kos]

Hey bud thanks for the content what lip spoiler do you have on your car?

[markmcgrath]

Ok, trying to get my head around the model designations...you’ve got a ‘type S’. Is that different to the OzDM accord euro? Looking over wiki I see that the Oz cars got the k24a3, same as the NZdm cars. Is it just the badging? The yanks got the k24a2 in the Accura TSX. Think I’m going to have check out more details.