Coupes look awesome with the pre-facelift front fascia!

[charliekuney]

I still like the facelift fascia better, though.

http://www.autobase.com/photos/00640/1052/10526488_001.jpg
http://www.autobase.com/photos/00640/1052/10526488_002.jpg
http://www.autobase.com/photos/00640/1052/10526488_003.jpg

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/1406021344.html

[labeledsk8r]

ehh not really lolol

[A18A]

someone should make 85-87 jdm sedan tail lights fit a coupe, i think that would look cool :)

[Civic Accord Honda]

Ive said it once.. Ive said it twice.. Ive said over 9000 times... the preface front end is the best looking 3gee front end ^_^

[AccordB20A]

Ive said it once.. Ive said it twice.. Ive said over 9000 times... the preface front end is the best looking 3gee front end ^_^

only in grey with the OEM lip, any other colour without a lip looks gay

[mykwikcoupe]

I would have to disagree here. The pre facelift looks too cheap and plain. Im swapping my hatch to the facelift 1st chance i find a good white donor

[lostforawhile]

only in grey with the OEM lip, any other colour without a lip looks gay

gray? they are supposed to be black, the gray is faded black.

[lostforawhile]

what makes the front look good is to make a real grill for it, and if you can get ahold of them, get the euro spec turn signals, they have both a parking lamp and a turn signal. they only fit the 87-87 bumpers and hatch bumpers though.

[charliekuney]

someone should make 85-87 jdm sedan tail lights fit a coupe

Picture(s), por favor.

...

I just thought it looked cool because I've never seen one before (even though the headlight and hood trim is facelifted).

[Civic Accord Honda]

I would have to disagree here. The pre facelift looks too cheap and plain. Im swapping my hatch to the facelift 1st chance i find a good white donor

ewwwwww :slap: poor hatchie :(

[labeledsk8r]

gray? they are supposed to be black, the gray is faded black.

he is talking about the paint on the car not the trim....rofl

[lostforawhile]

he is talking about the paint on the car not the trim....rofl
I thought he was talking about the bumper plastic, it all looks gray due to sun fading

[Joay]

So this is like a late-87 car? Did they actually start making coupes in 87?

[AccordB20A]

the paint on the bumper. the grey colour makes the facelift look less cheap and old and boring

the lip makes it look so much better
http://imagehost.wohdog.sytes.net/honda-accord-photos/accord7.JPG

[lostforawhile]

the paint on the bumper. the grey colour makes the facelift look less cheap and old and boring

the lip makes it look so much better
http://imagehost.wohdog.sytes.net/honda-accord-photos/accord7.JPGyea on the hatchbacks they look best white with black trim, at least in my opinion.

[labeledsk8r]

yea on the hatchbacks they look best white with black trim, at least in my opinion.

definitely an opinion not a fact lol

[Civic Accord Honda]

So this is like a late-87 car? Did they actually start making coupes in 87?
nah its gotta be a replacement bumper lol

[charliekuney]

nah its gotta be a replacement bumper lol

I'm pretty sure it is, because even though the coupe was available in '87, it was still an '88 model. That car was probably in a fender-bender and needed the bumper and corner lights.


the lip makes it look so much better
http://imagehost.wohdog.sytes.net/honda-accord-photos/accord7.JPG

That lip is WAY too big and ruins the look of the whole car, in my honest opinion.

[AccordB20A]

their are half sized lips also but they dont have "honda" written on it. either way lips make facelift look better. also clear indicators are a must.

[Civic Accord Honda]

amber > all lol imo anyway but yeah that lip looks so big becuase that car is very low lol check it out on some of the other cars on here with stock suspension
imo it looks good low like that

[A18A]

the paint on the bumper. the grey colour makes the facelift look less cheap and old and boring

the lip makes it look so much better
http://imagehost.wohdog.sytes.net/honda-accord-photos/accord7.JPG

o hai its mai car :P :P

[Nafs Asdf]

o hai its mai lip :D

[markmdz89hatch]

lip and clears on pre-facelift?

Can We Build It? ....Yes We Can!! (source: Bob the Builder / Obama)

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm178/mark_mdz/CT3gMeet017.jpg

[carotman]

In 88-89 the hatch has the pre facelift bumper with the facelift corners/eyebrows/grille.

So chrome grille or not? I can't decide for my own hatch.

[markmdz89hatch]

In 88-89 the hatch has the pre facelift bumper with the facelift corners/eyebrows/grille.

So chrome grille or not? I can't decide for my own hatch.

If you mean the chrome strip at the top of the grille like in your signature (oem) then yes. The DX (at least mine, which was straight from factory) has a black rubber cover on the chrome strip. Just grab hold of it and yank, then viola you have chrome. Woohoo.

Yes, regarding the prefacelift bumper with facelift grille, eyelids, and corners... ...that my friend is the BEST combo if I don't say so myself. I do really like the facelift bumper thought too. :dunno:

[carotman]

I meant the 86-87 grille.

My hatch has a black grille while the sedans have a chrome one.

[mykwikcoupe]

I dont like the pre facelafy bumpers. I cant get past how cheap the markers look with 2 screws in them. It would be like face nailing a hardwood floor. Just ugly. Ive always like the clear markers from the 88-89 and you cant see any mounting holes. Im not sure on the grill. i wasnt aware there is a difference other then the design of the brows, grill corners and side markers. I thought all the grills had a chrome strip?

[Civic Accord Honda]

88-89 has chrome across the top , 8687 has chrome all around... which looks more classy imo

[import racer]

I like the 88-89 bumper best,but to each their own.

[2drSE-i]

I'm more of a facelift guy. Stripes > Dots any day!

I would like a pre-facelift grille with facelift grille corners though. Or just paint the corners.

[A18A]

^yes indeed. i like the shape of the pre-facelift grill, but the style of the facelift one lol

[charliekuney]

We need some really close, intense pictures comparing the two front ends.

[lostforawhile]

We need some really close, intense pictures comparing the two front ends.

well here's the hatch with the 86 bumper and non facelift and the euro signals. this was before I made my new grill.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/lostforawhile/772847-r1-22-3a_023-2.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/lostforawhile/517639-r1-21-1a_022.jpg

[charliekuney]

I do like the look of the black grill (or, is mine black, too? :)). I might pick one up at a junkyard at see what I think with it on. I don't like chrome all that much (chrome wheels are a maximum for me, as long as they're not huge).

[gp02a0083]

non face lift bumper , face lift eyelids, grille and jdm corners

http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/lawren71/DSC03290-V2.jpg?t=1254802172

non face lift bumper, 86-87 eyelids, grille and corners
http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/lawren71/DSC02254.jpg?t=1254802338

[charliekuney]

Why aren't they both black if they're both '86-87? Was one painted? I want the black one in the pictures up a bit further, but with '88-89 eyelids and the little corners on the grill, as well as JDM corners...

[lostforawhile]

I do like the look of the black grill (or, is mine black, too? :)). I might pick one up at a junkyard at see what I think with it on. I don't like chrome all that much (chrome wheels are a maximum for me, as long as they're not huge).

if you have the chrome grill scuff it with red scotchbrite and use the duplicolor trim paint on it, it gives the semi flat look of the oem black.

[lostforawhile]

while on this thread anyone got an extra right 86 corner lamp? mine got smashed working in the shop.

[ZackieDarko]

somebody do a side by side of pre and post face lift...i honestly cant tell the difference

[frantik]

amber > all lol imo

smoked reflectors > amber :wave:

[frantik]

non face lift bumper , face lift eyelids, grille and jdm corners

u need the 86-87 jdm corners to match the signals imo

[JFern]

somebody do a side by side of pre and post face lift...i honestly cant tell the difference

x2 i read the difference but can't quite put it together in my head, i tried googling pics of both but i either get pics from 3geez (which are most likely modified) or crappy pics from other places, the only difference i saw was the turn signals

[Joay]

Pre-facelift:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/roach_cato/wip20.jpg


Facelift:

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae56/geej07_ca5/P9080497.jpg

The upper half of the pre-facelift has a recess that matches the grille, and the lower half appears to have a steeper angle. And the eyelids are a slightly different pattern. You can't see it on geej's 88, but the black trim that goes all the way around 87roach's grille changed to a single chrome strip that covers the top edge of the facelifted grille.

[markmdz89hatch]

Pre-facelift:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/roach_cato/wip20.jpg


Facelift:

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae56/geej07_ca5/P9080497.jpg

The upper half of the pre-facelift has a recess that matches the grille, and the lower half appears to have a steeper angle. And the eyelids are a slightly different pattern. You can't see it on geej's 88, but the black trim that goes all the way around 87roach's grille changed to a single chrome strip that covers the top edge of the facelifted grille.

Point of clarification though: That white hatch does have pre-facelift bumper, grille, and eyelids, but has facelift (ie. 88-89) corners.

[lostforawhile]

while on this thread anyone got an extra right 86 corner lamp? mine got smashed working in the shop.
bump ,also the 86 87 have corners that are separate from the grill.

[Joay]

Ah, yeah. Good eye, I didn't even think to check.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/More%20Car/IMGP5743.jpg

One on the left is a clear shot of 86/7 corners.

[lostforawhile]

Ah, yeah. Good eye, I didn't even think to check.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/More%20Car/IMGP5743.jpg

One on the left is a clear shot of 86/7 corners.the 86-87 corners and eyelids resemble carbon fiber, the 88-89 have horizontal lines running through them.

[labeledsk8r]

side by side of forrests 86 and my old 89

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/labeledsk8r/accord2-1.jpg

[Juggalo88Accord]

Ive always liked tha 88-89 More.

[JFern]

Nice job on the pic response guys ^_^ i see the difference and am definitely liking the face lift (but am not too crazy about the stock signals, i would clear them ;)) i might have to consider picking up some more front end parts for my car now.... *drives to local junkyard*

[ZackieDarko]

88/89 looks more aerodynamic

[carotman]

I think this is a good shot at the 86-87 front end on an hatch with the black grille
http://www.monchar.com/images/members/211800//211751_1299.jpg

Here is the same car with JDM Bumper lights and Aerodeck corners (and a front badge :D )
http://www.monchar.com/images/members/298700//298621_1236.jpg
http://www.monchar.com/images/members/347200//347119_1236.jpg


Now the 88-89 front end with clear bumpers and JDM corners:
http://www.monchar.com/images/members/211800//211725_1299.jpg


I'm still not sure if I should but the JDM corners on the hatch or not. It kind of looks bland with the Aerodeck ones.

Anyway, my OEM 86-87 front lip will compensate I guess (No Mark, you're not the only one that's got this !!! )

[charliekuney]

Is there a difference between the '86/87 and '88/89 JDM or EDM corners? How come the EDM corners are so different? They're the clear ones, right?

[A18A]

do the aerodeck corners lack indicator lights in them?> or is that just a edm aerodeck thing?

[carotman]

They don't have indicators in them indeed. EDM Aerodecks have the indocator on the fender close to the ront door.

However, the spot to install one is there but it's blocked. All you have to do is drill out the hole and put an indicator in it.

That's what I did and I used an orange bulb.

[Civic Accord Honda]

Aerodeck corners make my pee pee go Doing, doing, doing

[lostforawhile]

aerodeck corners make my pee pee go doing, doing, doing
put down the energy drinks and pull up your pants this is the post police!!

[charliekuney]

Aerodeck corners

What's the difference?

[Civic Accord Honda]

there all smoked clear instead of amber lol tho 86-87 jdm ambers are nice too there same as our 8687 style but have a raised bump like the 88-89 and are smoked a bit

[charliekuney]

I need pictures.

[Civic Accord Honda]

I need pictures.

search for 85-90 honda accords on this site and ur see all kinds of win jdm stuff!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/
(site seems to be down right now but im sure it will be back up later tonight)

[dacantu]

Hey guys to those who cant tell the difference in yet, all of the differences can be seen from these pictures:

Heres the pre-facelift:
It came with orange reflectors, a indent across the top center of the bumper, a the bottom half of the bumper creeps farther under the car at a steeper angle, and there is no actual trim.
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv153/dacantu/IMG_0545-1.jpg

Heres the face lift:
It came with clear reflectors that have a orange reflector within them that can be removed just like in this picture, the top of the bumper is flat all the way across, the bottom half of the bumper is not nearly as angled, and the trim on above the turn signals that runs across it matches the door trims.
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv153/dacantu/IMG_0543-1.jpg

[dacantu]

Here hope these pics will show because I know that the ones in the post before did not show.
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv153/dacantu/IMG_0543-1.jpg
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv153/dacantu/IMG_0545-1.jpg

[carotman]

What's the difference?
OEM (USDM)
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/personal_site/my_accord/corners/oem.jpg
JDM
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/personal_site/my_accord/corners/jdm.jpg
Aerodeck
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/personal_site/my_accord/corners/euro.jpg

This was with the USDM bumper lights on all 3 pictures.

Here's the difference between the US/JDM bumper lights.
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/personal_site/my_accord/corners/27-04-07_1127.jpg

US on the left, JDM on the right (facing the car)

[Nafs Asdf]

We need a sticky (maybe a FAQ) with the information above! Also, would be great if the thread could sum up all the differences (interior/exterior/engine) on the different market cars.

[markmdz89hatch]

I'm still not sure if I should but the JDM corners on the hatch or not. It kind of looks bland with the Aerodeck ones.

Anyway, my OEM 86-87 front lip will compensate I guess (No Mark, you're not the only one that's got this !!! )


hmm.... ....you're right my friend. Is yours in good shape as well? There are a few out there, but some need some help while others are like time-capsules.

...so I'm not the only one with the oem lip, and you're not the only one with 86-87 JDM's, or Adeck corners either. :wink:

I guess we're both just collectors of some not-so-common parts eh?

Love the pics of your hatchie with all three styles of corners. That really helps spell out all the differences to everyone. ...and all three look great on your car too. So what are you ultimately going to go with?

[carotman]

I'm not sure what I'll use yet. Definetly not the OEM USDM. I guess I'll just swap between the two depending on my mood. It's not like it takes a long time to swap those haha.

[dacantu]

Damn dont I wish I had those Aerodeck corners!? I have to admit those are the nicest oem corners imo... I would leave those and only those on there haha

[gp02a0083]

i like my JDM corners on my hatch , the little bump in the side marker kinda gives a little bit to the overall straight body lines that our accords have. I do admit tho i do like the Aerodeck corners , bt i agree they are a bit bland

[dacantu]

i like my JDM corners on my hatch , the little bump in the side marker kinda gives a little bit to the overall straight body lines that our accords have. I do admit tho i do like the Aerodeck corners , bt i agree they are a bit bland

I dont know man im gonna have to say they might be fairly simple but that adds to making your car look clean. When you have all these different shades of orange on our corners and bumper turn signals its not a clean look same goes for all the shades of grayish brown that come along with our oem corners the grill and eyebrows it just looks dirty IMO. I wish there were a way to preserve 1 color on all of our trim/lights/plastic peices

[gp02a0083]

i know what you mean ive picked up some eyelids and corners and grills that have different shades to them, some look more bronze , others look more grey

[charliekuney]

OEM (USDM)
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/personal_site/my_accord/corners/oem.jpg
JDM
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/personal_site/my_accord/corners/jdm.jpg
Aerodeck
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/personal_site/my_accord/corners/euro.jpg

Okay, that was for the '86-87 fascia. What about '88-89? I seriously want '88-89 Aerodeck corners. So nice, so smooth.

[carotman]

Charlie, Europe never got the face lift Accords. Thus, they don't have any different corners for 88-89.

In Japan, the Aerodecks had the same corner lights as the Sedan/Coupe of their respective years.

When we mention Aerodeck corners, we actually mean EDM Aerodeck.

[charliekuney]

Lame! I want the flat Aerodeck ones, but with the lines rather than the dots.

[LVJDM]

Nice job on the pic