new here , need some advise ..

[ADRIANFARINA]

hi all ,
I'm Adrian from Jerusalem , Israel.
I'm thinking of buying me this project car , it's an 1986 Accord Hatchback.
plese tell me what you guys think of it and about the engine it has.
the engine sounds exelent (12V engine), but it's kind of lazy .. when I kick down it .. well.. nothing really happens..
the steering is much to easy to turn , it's missing the original rear right window (triangular one) , it's automatic and it shivers when in gear with engine running but car is standing.
it has 13 inch wheels.
what is the fuel consumption?

other than that it's ok..



thanks,
Adrian.

[stephensimmons]

Is it fuel injected or carbed?

[ADRIANFARINA]

three more posts and I can upload some pictures :rockon:
its carburated 12v engine automatic hatchback 1986.

[stephensimmons]

have you checked the timming or did a tuneup yet?

[ADRIANFARINA]

I'm still thinking about buying it , it's not mine yet.
wanted to know what I'm getting into..

[stephensimmons]

Well me myself i love the cars mine is a 89 lxi that im rebuilding. I guess it jus depends on ir you really want it on not. If you just looking for a car to drive its good But on the other hand if your looking for performance you will spend some dollars because there isnt much out there for it unless you get custom parts an that can get expensive.

[ADRIANFARINA]

I love its 80's design. it's comfortable. and here in israel it's the only Accord that is pre 1992.

[ADRIANFARINA]

http://www.pic.co.il/Files/A389AD0CCF05407982435B032041DED6/orig_BAF47E36EFDA4D70AF6102685324EEAD.JPG
http://www.pic.co.il/Files/A389AD0CCF05407982435B032041DED6/orig_489E8AE7BE3740108DBD5CC1346A27F7.JPG

[stephensimmons]

I love its 80's design. it's comfortable. and here in israel it's the only Accord that is pre 1992.

Well if you like it then buy it! Whats the mileage on it?

[ADRIANFARINA]

150000 km+-

[stephensimmons]

thats low for these cars!

[ADRIANFARINA]

and what about the things I've mentioned on the starting post? is it normal?

[stephensimmons]

It probley needs a tune up. and as for the shivering they will do that to most people just idle it ip a little

[ADRIANFARINA]

this link shows you how to fix the shivering issue.. (http://www.harleyc.com/prelude/faq/default.html)

[ADRIANFARINA]

btw ,
what fuel it uses?
unleaded 95, or 96?

thanks.

[Tomisimo]

Welcome here :D and get this Accord.

About shaking, I had idle issues also, I simply took off that Idle valve and cleaned it. shaking went. and idle jump as well.

you can run it on 95, i do.

[ADRIANFARINA]

well .. it's mine now ! :naughty:
it didn't have no air filter , I've installed one and cleaned the carb... well now you're talking!

where do I continue? tomorrow I'll clean the colling system..

the idle valve , exists on carb models also?

[1ajs]

congratz on what apears to be a clean car

anyhow heres the service manual http://3geez.wiki-tv.com/Main_Page

[ADRIANFARINA]

I'm kind of addicted to hard copy manuals , wich one will be best for me? (http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=honda+accord+repair+manual+&_cqr=true&_nkwusc=honda+acoord+repair+manusl&_rdc=1)

tnx

[1ajs]

next best thing is this one but its missing alot of stuff
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Accord-1984-thru-1989-Repair-Manual-by-Haynes_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20afc3db6fQQitem Z140387801967QQptZMotorsQ5fManualsQ5fLiterature

seariously look at the pdf shop manual very handy specially since u can print out the pages u want and have them right there and not have to worry about loosing ur page when the manual closes its self

[ADRIANFARINA]

saved already..

[1ajs]

cool

gl with your hatchie and if u need any help remember we don't bite :cheers:

[ADRIANFARINA]

well thats a pitty .. my wife does anyway..:naughty:

[dacantu]

well thats a pitty .. my wife does anyway..:naughty:

weird comment. haha

welcome aboard looks like youre going to enjoy your accord

[ADRIANFARINA]

I want to lower it down , replace the shock absorbers , install some fr+re struts and replace the rims , currently ride on 185/60/14.

any recommendations?
lowering kit (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220530851540&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT)

are this good for my car? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-PRELUDE-1988-1989-1990-1991-REAR-STRUTS-GREAT-BUY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem414d84dd85QQitemZ28 0473427333QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcce ssories)
what about front ones? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FRONT-STRUTS-HONDA-ACCORD-PRELUDE-86-87-88-89-90-91-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3efcf0e988QQitemZ27 0531619208QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcce ssories)

can I find these for my car? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3pcs-Front-Rear-Strut-Tie-Bars-Honda-Prelude-1992-96_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53e0088f31QQitemZ360 240942897QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcces sories)

[Tomisimo]

Remember, You'll get what you paid for. those sleves for under 30$ is garbage.
Better go with regular setup, like Tokico's or KYB shocks with normal lowering springs. A good coilover setup from K-sport will sett you back with 800-900$

Strut tower bars are rare now for our cars, so either we make them self or someone make it for us. but its possible to adapt some aftermarket with custom braces.

Good luck

[ADRIANFARINA]

Strut tower bars are rare now for our cars, so either we make them self or someone make it for us. but its possible to adapt some aftermarket with custom braces.

Good luck

I've searched the forum with no luck.
who made these for himself?
thanks,
Adrian.