They're an extra step to remove but they won't keep your wheels on there if someone wants them, may just slow them down a minute. You have to keep the lug key in your car and the tire place will use yours. What if you get a flat on the road?

Mud flaps do work a little, I see less tire shine sprayed up on my doors when the tire shop gobs too much of it on They're super easy to install anyway but they do want you to drill one hole on each side on the bottom of the bumper in the back so keep that in mind if that makes you uncomfortable.

 

That's interesting. Honda's website specifically states that it's a drill-free installation.

 

They may have changed it for 2013? The OEM flaps I got in 2011 needed one hole for the rear drilled, the fronts bolted on. You could probably put the rears on without drilling the hole but idk how secure it'd be because there's only two mounting holes on the top of the flap and nothing to hold it on the bottom. You could use double sided tape i'm sure, maybe they went that route?

Here's the 2009 instructions, check page 4.
http://www.hondapartsnow.com/install...base-model.pdf

 

I highly recommend the Aries 3D floor mats, Husky cargo liner, Clazzio seat covers, OEM armrest, and the mesh mod for protecting the A/C condenser (as mentioned in an earlier post). Some other items you might want to add later:

Tint can be a good idea, depending upon where you live.
Add Bluetooth to the stock radio with the BT35-HON.
Add the OEM Maplight mod.
Upgrade the horn to the '09 Accord Horn.
Replace the factory antenna with a Sharkfin antenna.
Add Body Side Molding to protect the doors.

That's just some of the accessories/mods I like. I bought a lot of my stuff from Bernardi's. They have a coupon for 25% off shipping for FitFreak members.

Also, visit Fuelly to keep track of your gas mileage (if you're into that sort of thing).

Congrats and have fun with your new car!