how low for my 3G?

[pinoy3gaccord]

how low will i lower my 3G LX? im from the phils and getting an original lowering spring here is hard. my friend told me that we'll just cut the coils. or buy a surplus spring and cut it.

[pimp_n87LXi]

Well lets see, if you cut the coils that will be one of the biggest mistakes you've made. It rides like complete ass and it kills your struts really fast. If you can't find any lowering springs there then I might suggest checking on ebay or "market place" here on the board and you should find a decent deal between the two. But if you cut your coils you will regret it.

[pinoy3gaccord]

ok. but the thing is there are no lowering springs here in the phils. that's why il just buy a surplus spring and cut it and i will still have my original springs.

by the way, how heavy is a 3G LX?

[pimp_n87LXi]

There doesnt have to be lowering springs in the "phils"... Check on ebay and here (3geez.com) and you can have them shipped for a reasonable price. And as far as the last question (by the way, how heavy is a 3G LX?) use search... Always search before asking questions that have probably been answered many times before

[pinoy3gaccord]

ok..thanks

[pimp_n87LXi]

Also if you're going to get lowering springs it would pb be best if you got aftermarket struts as well

[pinoy3gaccord]

ok..like how much will it cost me minus shipping? for struts and springs?

[pimp_n87LXi]

It all depend on what brand you get and who's selling them... All I can say is search because I honostly dont know. I dont even have a 3rd gen accord anymore I have a 3rd gen prelude

[pinoy3gaccord]

thanks dude... what yr is ur lude? s or si? i also got one...but it's only 2.0S. but my lude only has 44K miles

[pimp_n87LXi]

I've got an 89 SI... Timing belt broke 2 days ago but I only paid 260 bucks for it so I'm just gonna slap another belt on it and drive the hell outta it

[pinoy3gaccord]

hahaha...i havent changed mine yet(lude)...maybe when my accord comes out from the mechanic...i had an engine swap with my accord..

[pimp_n87LXi]

I'm hoping to get one today and put it on. I had the car for 24 hours when it broke. I had just bought it the day before... I'm just so happy about it

[pinoy3gaccord]

yeah...ludes have better handling than the accord. but as for the ride, i like the accord much better. i got a B16 for my accord...what do you think bout the swap(aside from the low-torque everybody is saying)? :)

[pimp_n87LXi]

Overall I like the prelude better... More power, better handling, better interior and exterior design... But the accord also is a family car. but yeah I'd take a 3rd gen lude over a 3rd gen accord

[pinoy3gaccord]

me too. anyway, thanks

[k-roy]

DO NOT CUT YOUR SPRINGS YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!
:rice: :rice: :rice:
Yes pimpin 87 LXI is talking from experience. I felt like I was gonna die in that car. It was completely unstable.


check ebay for 89 Accord springs
If you keep looking at the marketplace people sell them all the time around here. You can get a new set for around $100 if you look enough.
Look here also
www.nopionline.com
www.overbooststore.com
www.jcwhitneyusa.com

[k-roy]

Read this shit
Springs - http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=68
Coilovers
- http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=9652
Weights - http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=9293
B 16 Swap - http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=90

The B16 rocks, even though it lacks torque you can make it up with sperrior gearing with the correct tranny.
I say go for it, nothing like DOHC VTEC
http://www.streetrays.com/images/news_pics/oldSchoolSwap/oldSchoolSwap_7.jpg

[pinoy3gaccord]

i wont cut my orig springs, what il do is just buy a surplus and that is what i will cut. it's hard toget lowering springs here in the phils for my 3G.


i got the b16 installed and the car will come out probably this coming week. btw, i got an LSD tranny...is that ok or not?

[k-roy]

Read this shit
Springs - http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=68
Coilovers
- http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=9652
Weights - http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=9293
B 16 Swap - http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=90

The B16 rocks, even though it lacks torque you can make it up with sperrior gearing with the correct tranny.
I say go for it, nothing like DOHC VTEC
http://www.streetrays.com/images/news_pics/oldSchoolSwap/oldSchoolSwap_7.jpg


Hey if you got any more questions hit me up on AIM.

[pinoy3gaccord]

do u have yahoo instead? :)

[od2681]

DO NOT CUT YOUR SPRINGS YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!
:rice: :rice: :rice:
Yes pimpin 87 LXI is talking from experience. I felt like I was gonna die in that car. It was completely unstable.


check ebay for 89 Accord springs
If you keep looking at the marketplace people sell them all the time around here. You can get a new set for around $100 if you look enough.
Look here also
www.nopionline.com
www.overbooststore.com
www.jcwhitneyusa.com

:stupid:

[TheMagi]

Hey if you got any more questions hit me up on AIM.
My GOD!!! I've got to have more pictures and info on this DOHC VTEC swap! I read the thread about the mounts, axles, etc., I will gather all the parts I need, but really want to see more pics to inspire me to hurry.
Thanks!
Don

[pimp_n87LXi]

here's whatcha do... USE SEARCH!!!

[k-roy]

I wish that was my car, it belongs to the user OLDSCHOOLSWAP.
Search through the Accord Pics section if you want to see more of it. He has one of the slickest 3rg gen Accords in the world.

[pimp_n87LXi]

I wish that was my car, it belongs to the user OLDSCHOOLSWAP.
Search through the Accord Pics section if you want to see more of it. He has one of the slickest 3rg gen Accords in the world.
Damn skippy... He has one of the nicest accords on this board... Also take a look at pearldrop... His isn't vtec but its facking nice...

[k-roy]

too bad Pearldrop sold it, then found it a year later rotting away all beat up in a junkyard. R.I.P.

[pimp_n87LXi]

Yeah, its a shame... The guy must have been a complete jackass to mess that car up....

[Wood9669]

I've got an 89 SI... Timing belt broke 2 days ago but I only paid 260 bucks for it so I'm just gonna slap another belt on it and drive the hell outta it

i thought 89 was 2nd gen for preludes?

[k-roy]

i thought 89 was 2nd gen for preludes?
Nope
79-83 First Gen
84-87 Second Gen
88-91 Third Gen
92-96 Fourth Gen
97-01 Fifth Gen

[bullard123]

You guys should check out Hondaman 87's hatch. That thing is sweet!!!!!! Makes me proud that I have a hatch and the potential things I could do to it.

[TheMagi]

I went to these guys' homepages. Oldschoolswap's car is SICK!! That's exactly what I'm going to do.

[pinoy3gaccord]

oldschoolswap's accord is nice. but he hasn't replied to my pm's yet....

[superaccord]

OMG...I dont care what you say...its not hard to get springs for a 3gee, no matter where u live. i dont even get my parts in the same state i live in. If your going to do it. do it the right way or dont freakin do it!

[pinoy3gaccord]

OMG...I dont care what you say...its not hard to get springs for a 3gee, no matter where u live. i dont even get my parts in the same state i live in. If your going to do it. do it the right way or dont freakin do it!


i'll spell it out for u ok? IT-IS-HARD-FOR-ME-TO-GET-LOWERING-SPRINGS-HERE-IN-THE-PHILS-FOR-MY-3G. :stupid:

[superaccord]

here...let me spell it out for you....Oreder-them-off-the-internet!Man!

[pinoy3gaccord]

INTERNET???!!! then? ship it here in the phils? like how much would it cost me? a hundred bucks more?!

[superaccord]

lol...get a good job! or....MOVE!

[BITESIZE]

You guys should check out Hondaman 87's hatch. That thing is sweet!!!!!! Makes me proud that I have a hatch and the potential things I could do to it.



Yes, Yes indeedy!

[Justin86]

ok so back to the main topic guys.................... 1.5" to 2.25" drop, use springs or coilovers. Springs will be cheaper overall but there is nothing like having an adjustable ride. :)

[BITESIZE]

Yeah, an adjustable shitty ass ride.

[pinoy3gaccord]

yeah... the mechanic who's installing my engine suggested that i get an adjustable(custom made) coil/ he said that i would have to pay like $30 each. so that would cost me $60 for 2. wat do u guys think?

please be patient with me coz im just a newbie here...thanks

[Slavic]

INTERNET???!!! then? ship it here in the phils? like how much would it cost me? a hundred bucks more?!

It'll cost you $0-40 to ship springs or shocks. How much time are you going to spend to go pick up your shocks and/or springs locally? How much gas will you spend? Is your time and gas worth less than the difference between the price you pay on line (including shipping) and the local (after tax) price? Sometimes local price is higher even when you take shipping into account.

BTW read a bit more about it in the forums. You will want after market shocks with anything other than stock springs and you're pretty much limited to Bilsteins or Tokicos.

Here are some H&R spring prices for your reference:

http://speedcustoms.com/product_info.php?cPath=10_41_259_261_278&products_id=1228&osCsid=f04a90ebccf39dfca61680c7af63acbe
$125 + $37.45
http://www.optauto.com/webstore/product_information.asp?number=HR-51873
$149.00 + $25 H&R SPORT SPRING: ACCORD 86-89 http://www.autocarparts.com/part/179/243
$169.57 + $25 H&R Sport Springs, Honda Accord - AutoCarParts.com http://www.cartunerz.com/cart.asp?productID=50054
$156.95 Free S&H Cartunerz.com - Shopping Cart Contents

[bullard123]

It'll cost you $0-40 to ship springs or shocks. How much time are you going to spend to go pick up your shocks and/or springs locally? How much gas will you spend? Is your time and gas worth less than the difference between the price you pay on line (including shipping) and the local (after tax) price? Sometimes local price is higher even when you take shipping into account.

BTW read a bit more about it in the forums. You will want after market shocks with anything other than stock springs and you're pretty much limited to Bilsteins or Tokicos.

Here are some H&R spring prices for your reference:

http://speedcustoms.com/product_info.php?cPath=10_41_259_261_278&products_id=1228&osCsid=f04a90ebccf39dfca61680c7af63acbe

What about tokico shocks/struts. I need a set for my ride.
$125 + $37.45
http://www.optauto.com/webstore/product_information.asp?number=HR-51873
$149.00 + $25 H&R SPORT SPRING: ACCORD 86-89 http://www.autocarparts.com/part/179/243
$169.57 + $25 H&R Sport Springs, Honda Accord - AutoCarParts.com http://www.cartunerz.com/cart.asp?productID=50054
$156.95 Free S&H Cartunerz.com - Shopping Cart Contents

[Slavic]

Oh, on the second look he's in Philippines. Well that might bump the shipping cost. The custom coilovers mentioned look more promising, but you'll still end up with revalved Bilsteins as your only "satisfaction guaranteed", so to say, choice of shocks I'm not mistaken.

bullard123, I'm not exactly following you. Did I come across the wrong way or something?

[pinoy3gaccord]

Oh, on the second look he's in Philippines. Well that might bump the shipping cost. The custom coilovers mentioned look more promising, but you'll still end up with revalved Bilsteins as your only "satisfaction guaranteed", so to say, choice of shocks I'm not mistaken.

bullard123, I'm not exactly following you. Did I come across the wrong way or something?


yep. im from the phils. that's why its a problem for me to get parts for my 3gaccord.

[kotseko]

First of all, how did you get a 3gen accord there in pi? As far as I can remember, Honda just started selling cars there around 92 or 93, I think. Did you get it shipped there or something? Anyway, go with the mechanics estimate. That will only cost you around 3,500 pesos dude. Cheapest decent lowering springs here are around $60 in the internet but the shipping will kill you due to destination and weight of the springs. I'm still kinda amazed that you have one over there.

Good luck p're on your 3gen project.

[pinoy3gaccord]

kotseko,
got the 3G in Clark Air Base in 92 from an american. anyway, the car has 118K already and fuel consumption is around 7kms/liter and that's why i got a B16.
thanks

http://members.cardomain.com/pinoy3gaccord

[kotseko]

check your pm. Anyway, I suggest against the coilovers. With the road condition in the philippines, you'll be changing your balljoints and bushings a lot.

[Oyvind Ryeng]

Aha! I knew there was a hidden link between balljoint life and excessive lowering! I use about 2-3 balljoints a year, but only the lower ones in front seems to be having a hard time. I even use Honda OEM balljoints, witch costs a fortune here in Norway, but still they don't last a full year. And this is with 70-profile, 13-inch wheels; I can't imagine the stress on the BJ's with 40-profile 17's!

Note: OEM lower front balljoint is USD$200 a piece here!

[Slavic]

I use about 2-3 balljoints a year OEM lower front balljoint is USD$200 a piece here!

Dude, for that kind of money you could fly to the US, buy your yearly supply for $25/piece (lower front) and come out ahead. Think of it as free airfare for your vacation if not a few nights too.

I don't even want to think how much cheaper it would be to ship them there.

[pinoy3gaccord]

check your pm. Anyway, I suggest against the coilovers. With the road condition in the philippines, you'll be changing your balljoints and bushings a lot.


u got pm

[Oyvind Ryeng]

Dude, for that kind of money you could fly to the US, buy your yearly supply for $25/piece (lower front) and come out ahead.
Yeah, the prices are outrageous. Maybe I should just order like 6 Moog balljoints and be done with it. That would probably last me a lifetime.

Just want to add, a brand, spanking new distributor is USD$1250. Gotta love Norway, Norwegian taxes, and greedy dealerships...

[Slavic]

How much do 3Geez go for in Norway?

[Oyvind Ryeng]

A 1986-1987 2.0 EX-i in fair, running condition is about USD$3100.

[pinoy3gaccord]

A 1986-1987 2.0 EX-i in fair, running condition is about USD$3100.


whoa! 3geez in norway are expensive. mine is an 89'LX(all stock) when my gf's American uncle likes to buy it for just US$1,000. that's why i just decided to keep the car and just had an engine swap. :)