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neoblue89lxi
08-09-2003, 07:57 PM
I finally bought a new digital camera and decided to post some pics of my baby. I can use some advice on what else I can do to make her look better. I'm planning to lower her but not sure by how much and please feel free to recommend some brands to me.

New paint job that is like the matalic laurel blue but a little darker shade. New 16 inch rims with chrome lip. Toyo proxes tires wrape them up. New side turn lights, mirror tint, and blue neons. The engine is in great shape but completly stock. I've spent alot on keeping it up tp par by having to get altenator timing belt, water pump, new a/c system, exhaust because the other had fallen off, and some other stuff like new control arms.
Hope you enjoy the pics and by the way love the website.

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_8.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_9.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_10.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_11.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_12.jpg

The interior is like new. No tears in anything. New blue carpet put in. New windshield for free due to Florida law. Insurance payed for it "A bird hit it and cracked it." The fabric is not even faded.

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_16.jpg

I got a new pioneer premier system put throughout the car. New 3way 6.5s in the front, 4way 6by9s in the rear deck and a 12 in the trunk powered by a JL audio 250/1 amp. This is definitly enough thump for me.

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_13.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_14.jpg

I just put in a Reator neon kit under my car as you can see. They are bright as hell.

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_15.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_17.jpg
Accord7SE_i
08-09-2003, 08:02 PM
how much did that kit cost
neoblue89lxi
08-09-2003, 08:04 PM
I got it installed for 175 but i think that was a hell of a deal.
neoblue89lxi
08-09-2003, 08:17 PM
I was very surprised at how easy it was to install neons so if you want them go ahead and if you need help with how or want to see underbody pics let me know. I had to do something simpl but special to get the front tube to light up the grill too. It was so worth it.
89AcCOrDmike
08-09-2003, 08:21 PM
my only opinon would be to drop it, otherwise it looks VERY hot..i like
neoblue89lxi
08-09-2003, 08:28 PM
How much of a drop do you think it needs.
luCid89LXi
08-09-2003, 08:57 PM
get a body kit deff. man it would go better with the ground effects, and no offene but i dont think older cars look good with neons ya know, but a kit would make it look better
Accord7SE_i
08-09-2003, 09:04 PM
lucid89lxi shut up
adams86lxi
08-09-2003, 09:55 PM
your car is tight:D
goldyaccord
08-09-2003, 10:09 PM
Originally posted by neoblue89lxi
How much of a drop do you think it needs.

2.25 to 3.0 drop would be NICE. IF you get Coilovers, use GC's and up the spring rates to 450 front/ 400 rear. get some revalved Bilstien struts that Match the spring rates and then some.
89AcCOrDmike
08-09-2003, 11:56 PM
Originally posted by Accord7SE_i
lucid89lxi shut up
original2k
08-10-2003, 05:50 AM
man i think u guys are nuts for doing 3" drops, i mean that's like a show drop, it HAS to suck driving it, i mean i have a 2" and i have to take care driving myself, so i can only imagine a 3", i mean yeah it looks good but driveability must suck, i say 2.25" ......2.50" at most


P.S- and what about the n00b said, i don't think he was trying to be an ass, he just a made a comment, aren't we entitled to our own opinions? so he doesn't think underglo's look good on older cars? so what, it's his opinion, and yes i think it would look better with a kit too, i think u need to chill out and watch what u say, i bet u wouldn't have said that to any1 else on this board......man i'm glad my n00b days are over.......
i.c.
08-10-2003, 06:40 AM
damn thats clean....
cdscowboy
08-10-2003, 06:46 AM
That car is super clean man...very nice! I like the neons, too :) Do consider getting a body kit for it, and I'm gonna agree with original2k...a 2" or 2.5" drop at most.

Keep up the good work man!!!
smufguy
08-10-2003, 07:02 AM
IMO, turn off the underbody neons till you put some performance parts on your motor. BUt other than that, its very clean.
iloveJDMblackrims69
08-10-2003, 07:48 AM
to make it even look cleaner........ paint your tails red.... and paint the moldings... that car is very very nice by the way! love it man...
BDaccordguy
08-10-2003, 09:53 AM
man, u car is very clean. It does need a drop, but other than that, i love it. also, i think ur neons look hella sweet, im gonna get some yellow or purple ones.
neoblue89lxi
08-10-2003, 01:21 PM
Do oyu all think instead of getting one of those ugly bodykits I can just lower a couple inches and add a lip to the front bumper? Or would it look bad like that?
goldyaccord
08-10-2003, 02:11 PM
Originally posted by neoblue89lxi
Do oyu all think instead of getting one of those ugly bodykits I can just lower a couple inches and add a lip to the front bumper? Or would it look bad like that?

your going down the right direction my man. :)

If you dont want race car type of stiffness and want some sort of comfort. dont go lower than 2.25.
89AcCOrDmike
08-10-2003, 03:15 PM
I think adding a lip and lowering it a few inches looks more tasteful and cleaner than a body kit when it comes to our cars, also the lip is much cheaper than the body kits! so i'm with goldy on this one
Neuspeed007
08-11-2003, 07:57 PM
blue neon is my style on the 3g. i was planning on a under body kit when i was done with the mods. where did u get ur kit? ebay?
NXRacer
08-13-2003, 08:26 AM
Originally posted by original2k
man i think u guys are nuts for doing 3" drops, i mean that's like a show drop, it HAS to suck driving it, i mean i have a 2" and i have to take care driving myself, so i can only imagine a 3", i mean yeah it looks good but driveability must suck, i say 2.25" ......2.50" at most

I've got at LEAST a 3 inch drop on mine and its fun to drive. Its not that harsh of a ride either. Sure, you have to be careful where you go, but its worth it.
BITESIZE
08-13-2003, 09:02 AM
Blue looks good!
luCid89LXi
08-13-2003, 03:45 PM
hey screw you guys thats just my opinion
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08-15-2003, 05:42 PM
The Hell with the Drop!! read the Sig!
neoblue89lxi
08-15-2003, 07:35 PM
what does sig mean?
smufguy
08-15-2003, 10:39 PM
sig = signature :rolleyes:
neoblue89lxi
11-27-2003, 01:18 PM
What lip should I put on there. I have heard 4th gen accord or 1st gen integra. I wonder which one would look better. Now I have cia high flow cat and magnaflow muffler so performance parts are coming along.
mercerus
11-28-2003, 12:15 AM
i had another 89 accord so i cut off 2 inches of that front bumper and added it to mine it looks pretty good and i also dropped mine 2.25" with lowering springs instead of coilovers because i hate the ride with coilovers i would also like to see what other 3rd gens look like with a front lip
88accordhatchdx
11-28-2003, 12:21 AM
Originally posted by mercerus
i would also like to see what other 3rd gens look like with a front lip
Like mine http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/416000-416999/416298_36.jpg
and this http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/416000-416999/416298_51.jpg
mercerus
11-28-2003, 04:46 PM
where can you find these to purchase them and about how much do the run??
jigga225
11-28-2003, 05:59 PM
yah thas a clean ride.
Port your sub to get more output from it since you only have 1.
drop it on some springs umm at least 2.25"
goldyaccord
11-29-2003, 01:04 AM
3 inch drop3 inch drop3 inch drop3 inch drop3 inch drop3 inch drop3 inch drop3 inch drop3 inch drop3 inch drop3 inch drop3 inch drop3 inch drop... come on.. gotta get that much of a drop :D

it'll look greaaaat! :D
Rao-o88
12-01-2003, 01:06 PM
extras huh how abought a hooker for the passenger side
Justin86
12-01-2003, 01:30 PM
Someone is a little crazy with the 3" drop. I'm not a big fan of neons but the blue is a good choice, and with a body kit and put some tape on the neon so they are not so bright would look sweet. 2.5" drop!!!
cfluvsnh
12-03-2003, 09:49 PM
How much did you play for your CD player? I am getting the next model up for $279 installed, is it worth it?
BITESIZE
12-03-2003, 09:55 PM
I Like the underglow kit!
Sabz5150
12-06-2003, 12:53 AM
Okay guys, little bit of help. Whenever you post a Cardomain link, add "_full" before .jpg

I.E. "http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_8.jpg" will bring this:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_8.jpg

While "http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_8_full.jpg" will bring:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/393000-393999/393638_8_full.jpg

Makes it easier to see the pics, but it can rain down hell on the 56K's.