Ivan Diaz purchased a used 2008 Honda Accord V6 in 2015 with no intentions of modifying it. "I wanted a reliable manual-transmission daily driver," mentions Diaz. Shortly after purchasing the car Diaz ordered coilovers because he wanted a lower profile/stance to the car. "I fell in love with the look," states Diaz, "and decided I needed new wheels." It has been a snowball-effect ever since. His last build was in high school (2004). "I put together a JDM b18c EF hatch," remembers Diaz.
Diaz is a proud member of Team NvUS (Chicago Chapter) and an active car enthusiast. He enjoys working on his vehicle; most of the modifications to the Accord have been done by him or with the help of his team members.
"My favorite part of the car scene is most definitely being able to spend time and creating memories with my NvUS Family."
Owner: Ivan Diaz
Location: Streamwood, IL
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord
Horsepower: 250 (estimated)
Club: NvUS (Chicago Chapter)
Video: YouTube
SOCIAL
Facebook: Ivan Diaz
Instagram: @idiaz_nvus
Photography by Victor Ortiz, Joel Gallegos, Michael Marasigan, Faisal khan, Edi Roman.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
- K&N typhoon intake
- PasswordJDM Dry Carbon Fiber
- Cooling Plate
- PasswordJDM Dry Carbon Fiber Engine Frame Shield
- PasswordJDM Dry Carbon Fiber Fuse Box Cover
- PasswordJDM Carbon fiber Suspension Caps
- Gold PasswordJDM beauty Washers
- J's Racing oil cap
EXHAUST
- MagnaFlow cat-back exhaust
- Resonator delete
WHEELS & TIRES
- Custom 3-piece GMR SF-3 wheels - 19x10 (f), 19x11(r)
- Muteki burnt blue lug nuts
- Federal SS-595 tires - 225/35/19 (f), 235/35/19 (r)
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
- Airlift Performance Struts
- Airlift V2 management
- Jpower 3-piece. Rear camber kit
- Megan Racing strut bar
EXTERIOR
- Full HFP lip kit
- Aeroflow dynamic v2 front splitter
- Aeroflow dynamic side splitters
- Color-matched roof spoiler
- Custom rear diffuser
- Carbon fiber wrapped grill and emblem
- Weather Tech window visors
LIGHTING
- TRS LED fog lights
- Full EX LED light kit
- Blue LED ambient interior lights
INTERIOR
- Red diamond-stitch Clazzio, w/ black piping
- Full real Carbon fiber trim overlay kit
- In Focus shift boot and matching e-brake boot
- Brass Pasdwordjdm (NvUS edition) shift knob
- Hardwood floor trunk
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"My favorite modifications would be my air ride suspension and wheels."
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
- Retrofitted Headlights
- Metal widened fenders and 1/4 panels
- New wheels
- Carbon fiber Steering wheel
- Turbo kit
- Audio
SPONSORS
- Clazzio
- GMR Wheels
- Stage Motorsports
- PasswordJDM (Team sponsor)
COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS
- 2017 Tuner Evolution - Best Honda Other
- 2018 Clean Culture - Top 25
- 2017 HIN - Cleanest Car
