Easiest way to make an 87 accord look good.

[lilhatchbesmokinU]

Hi, I have a 1987 Honda Accord, It doesn't look bad, but just plain.. Im thinking wheels and tires, lowering springs, and a paint job... what do you think?

Heres a picture
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2029/10576451/18906935/300977648.jpg


Thanks
Marshall

[oldschool3g]

how about some baggs lol. i made this in photoshop. but yeah some wheels would make it look really nice. thats what i started with then added a lip in the front bumper.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/lowrida12.gif

[Catalyst]

Yep I'd start with wheels, then probably a drop (The tokico strut / Nuespeed / H&R spring setup works well), a nice paint scheme, looks like you've already got tint, then she'll really stand out.

You could always do the panda (Black and White) theme and you'll really turn heads.

Like this sexy hatch.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a104/Supra1evan/my%20car/Accord%20Performance%20Suspension/lowered8.jpg

[Hazwan]

^agreed, drop+tasty wheels always work with any cars, except SUVs, trucks lol

[cubert]

^agreed, drop+tasty wheels always work with any cars, except SUVs, trucks lol


I beg to differ...

http://www.custom-wheels-n-rims.com/images/centerline-truck.jpg



But yea...a nice set of wheels, lower it, and paint it a nice color

[Pico]

But yea...a nice set of wheels, lower it, and paint it a nice color
X2
and :welcome:

[MessyHonda]

lower it, do the 89 bumper convertion and then do a 1st gen teg lip on it

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Messybone/LX-i/IMG_1606.jpg

[lilhatchbesmokinU]

where can i find this bumper conversion?

[lilhatchbesmokinU]

also, do they make side skirts for the hatchback, cause all I can find is for the 4 door

[MessyHonda]

where can i find this bumper conversion?



any 88-89 accord bumper will fit. they look nicer than the 86-87 one...and you can clear your turnsignals for free.

[lilhatchbesmokinU]

thanks... i will look into that

[2oodoor]

any 88-89 accord bumper will fit. they look nicer than the 86-87 one...and you can clear your turnsignals for free.

O really?? didn't realize that about the lenses. And the first sentence is just a matter of opinion :)

Nice looking hatch, welcome
Those wheels don't look too bad like they are if those are real alloys, just put some fat meats on them !

[lilhatchbesmokinU]

ya... there the real wheels so to speak... i have a quick question... one of my headlights stays up all the time, so i did it to the other one (which i can undo at anytime) but what could be wrong with the other (its not a fuse) i was thinking a vaccume leak but im not even for sure if they run on vacume

[lostforawhile]

also, do they make side skirts for the hatchback, cause all I can find is for the 4 door

hey can someone dig up the e old thread where they used the stock minivan sideskirts? i was actually trying to remember myself,and you don't have to dump the orange lights and convert the bumper, the hatchs came with orange turn signals on all of them. they look better on the hatch then the sedan, also look at my garage,i have the euro front signals, they have the built in parking light. they fit any year hatch. the only way to get them is to talk to one of our members in a country that has them stock.

[Civic Accord Honda]

ya... there the real wheels so to speak... i have a quick question... one of my headlights stays up all the time, so i did it to the other one (which i can undo at anytime) but what could be wrong with the other (its not a fuse) i was thinking a vaccume leak but im not even for sure if they run on vacume
sounds like the headlight motor is shot

[lilhatchbesmokinU]

sounds like the headlight motor is shot

thanks

[Civic Accord Honda]

wich side is not working? i got a spare one if u want it $20 shipped

[lilhatchbesmokinU]

wich side is not working? i got a spare one if u want it $20 shipped

I think it is the left side... but i will check for sure tommarow

[newaccorddriver]

lower it, do the 89 bumper convertion and then do a 1st gen teg lip on it

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Messybone/LX-i/IMG_1606.jpg



hmm... what is the difference between the 88-89 bumpers compared to the 86-87 bumpers? ive already got myself a 1st gen integra lip, but on my 86-87 bumper, the sides are way too long and wouldnt fit right.

[2oodoor]

88-89 bumper sticks out more towards the front lower, a must have if you are ever going to stuff an intercooler
They also have different lenses, and cut outs for foglights.
I like both styles, but I would not convert unless I was going to use an intercooler or lip.
There was a member here that used a USDM lip that looked good on a 86-87 bumper.

[Cheeseburger]

changing the front bumpers!!!

[AccordB20A]

not only the bumpers, steal the whole front end off a 88-89. the smoked corneres looks mean and the facelifted grille and eyelids...

i has some JDM smoked corners that you can have for $40 shipped (like what messyhonda has)

before you replace the motor on the headlights check the relays for the headlights. they usually fuck out before the headlight motor does. they are located in the front beside the radiator on the left or right. i cant remember cause your usdm cars may be different to ours

[oscwrestler]

Yep I'd start with wheels, then probably a drop (The tokico strut / Nuespeed / H&R spring setup works well), a nice paint scheme, looks like you've already got tint, then she'll really stand out.

You could always do the panda (Black and White) theme and you'll really turn heads.

Like this sexy hatch.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a104/Supra1evan/my%20car/Accord%20Performance%20Suspension/lowered8.jpg


i do love this car. it looks like an ae86. i wonder if i could pull that off with my sedan.

[gfrg88]

i do love this car. it looks like an ae86. i wonder if i could pull that off with my sedan.

i remember when i first got my accord way back in high school, some guy asked if it was a trueno coupe...i dont even know if there is such a thing lol

[oscwrestler]

there is. i've seens a lot. they're easier to find up here. the cheapest ae86 i've found was about 1500 for a shell. the coupes are way cheaper cuz not many people want them.