obdriver6's 89 coupe update

[obdriver6]

This first post is a little story of how we (my dad and me) got into 3rd gen accords, what happened to the them and how I got my own 3gee, you can skip this intro if you want to

Moved to my profile

[ShyBoyCA6]

So....where's the update?:lock:

[obdriver6]

This is my 89 coupe LXI, I got this accord around 3 years ago (as my first car and w/ a lot of problems) and ever since I've owned it's been repairs after another (mostly mechanical), but even though sometimes it was a pain in the ass to get it fixed I still love this car. Before I ever found this site I didn't know what aftermarket parts (if any) they had for this car or all the different things you can modify . I did eventually found this site and join but since I didn't know a lot about forums and then my Internet was disconnected I forgot about this site :uh:. About a year later we got the Internet back and eventually found this website again (I think it was by accident). I did lurk around then did my intro (after 2 years, FAIL) and here I am.

These are all the major things I've done to the car so far (that I can remember).
I cleaned the interior (it needed one badly), j/y wheels and new tires, new motor mounts, better p/s pump, new rack and pinion, used p/s high pressure hose, clutch, cd player, CV shafts (both), timing belt, oil pump O-ring (from switching to synthetic). I recently tinted the windows, added a prelude steering wheel and changed the passenger side CV shaft for the 3rd time (in less than 3 years) and soon I will have to do the driver side again (good thing they have lifetime warranty)

When I was doing the cv shaft
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6132/cimg1585.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/cimg1585.jpg/)

Prelude steering wheel
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/4599/cimg1583z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/690/cimg1583z.jpg/)
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2039/cimg1582jke.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/221/cimg1582jke.jpg/)

This is how I drove it for a couple days now freshly tinted .......Where is the bumper? :nervous:
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/8352/cimg1636r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/cimg1636r.jpg/)

oh there it is yay!
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2226/cimg1633t.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/cimg1633t.jpg/)

[obdriver6]

So....where's the update?:lock:

I was hoping to get it in before anybody saw the thread.

[charliekuney]

I was hoping to get it in before anybody saw the thread.

That's what he said.

[MessyHonda]

love the interior

[obdriver6]

That's what he said.
Damn, I knew I should of put no HOMO at the end lol

love the interior
It's a bit dirty right now but later on I want to get some prelude seats

Right now I'm working on a part for the bumper.......it's a secret

[obdriver6]

Well, my dad and me have been working on this for a while.

Before eeek!
http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/4490/cimg1558.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/857/cimg1558.jpg/)

I cut a piece off so it would bend better
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6755/cimg1586p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/cimg1586p.jpg/)

now it's looking much better
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8230/cimg1589h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/90/cimg1589h.jpg/)

I used this to straighten it out
http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/4323/cimg1591.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/861/cimg1591.jpg/)

Since I could never find an intega lip at least I could use the clips
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/1992/cimg1590i.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/197/cimg1590i.jpg/)

This wasn't the cleanest fiberglass job but it did the job and besides nobody can see it
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5666/cimg1628ou.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/12/cimg1628ou.jpg/)

Not to bad for my first time working with bondo
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1881/cimg1632r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/844/cimg1632r.jpg/)

I kind of wanted to cut the ends off but my dad convinced me to glue them back on and I'm glad I did that
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4687/cimg1629u.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/cimg1629u.jpg/)

I added bondo later
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4690/cimg1630i.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/713/cimg1630i.jpg/)

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4462/cimg1634o.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/cimg1634o.jpg/)


I already painted it and I just need to install it........ after I fix the leak I found on the car yesterday

[ShyBoyCA6]

Who you calling a HOMO you HOMO. LOL:flip:

[Dr_Snooz]

That's some nice work there. Where's the pic of it installed though? At least snap a test fit pic for us!

[charliekuney]

That's some nice work there. Where's the pic of it installed though? At least snap a test fit pic for us!


I already painted it and I just need to install it........ after I fix the leak I found on the car yesterday

hmmm...

[obdriver6]

So I finally found the coolant leak and It was a bitch to find.

The leak came from the bottom hose and if you can see the pipes were very dirty
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/3535/cimg1660.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/cimg1660.jpg/)

If you see the hose is pretty bloated with a pin size whole
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6641/cimg1661h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/135/cimg1661h.jpg/)

old vs. the first one I put on
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/8845/cimg1665j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26/cimg1665j.jpg/)

Got the pipes nice and clean, then put everything back YAY!
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/3191/cimg1664.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/cimg1664.jpg/)

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/9331/cimg1666j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/808/cimg1666j.jpg/)

I started the engine and I was hoping it wasn't going to leaking but the hope was gone in a few minutes :crying:. So I took it apart again,while it was still hot, and got a smaller hose. It did feel a lot more snug so I was confident it was it wasn't going to leak.
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/631/cimg1667.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/cimg1667.jpg/)

Put it all back together again, crossed my fingers, and started the car and.............. IT DIDN'T LEAK :D

Took a picture of the engine bay after I cleaned it.
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/2376/cimg1668l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/cimg1668l.jpg/)

[87roach]

Good job :)

[obdriver6]

Good job :)
Thanks.

So I finally installed the lip and after some adjustments it looks AWESOME!!! It didn't turn out perfect but I rather have that than nothing. Let me know what you guys think.
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3654/cimg1669l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/196/cimg1669l.jpg/)

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2735/cimg1670e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/97/cimg1670e.jpg/)

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4610/cimg1671j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/143/cimg1671j.jpg/)

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/7933/cimg1672s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/691/cimg1672s.jpg/)

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4913/cimg1676y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/cimg1676y.jpg/)

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/5034/cimg1677j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/cimg1677j.jpg/)


I also installed some rear mud flaps
http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/3/cimg1673.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/837/cimg1673.jpg/)

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/7673/cimg1674.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/109/cimg1674.jpg/)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/609/cimg1675z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/17/cimg1675z.jpg/)

[MessyHonda]

it looks good. now all you have to do is drop the car couple inches

[Tdurr]

Deff looks likes some nice fun work man! Keep it up!

[obdriver6]

it looks good. now all you have to do is drop the car couple inches
I know, I'll see if I can save enough money for a drop.


Deff looks likes some nice fun work man! Keep it up!
Thanks and I will, I have some more plans late on.

[Tdurr]

Keep us updated

[gp02a0083]

i like the rims , what are they from ?

[Dr_Snooz]

I have to say that's the first lip I've seen that looks right on these cars. Very nicely done!

[obdriver6]

Keep us updated
I will

i like the rims , what are they from ?
I found them in the j/y for $60 but they were in pretty rough shape. It took us a week to get them looking like that. They're Prime wheels this what they looked like new http://www.primewheel.com/prime_specs.aspx?wheelid=50&wheelimg=188

I have to say that's the first lip I've seen that looks right on these cars. Very nicely done!
Thank you but I think the integra lip look good too, I just never found one.

[obdriver6]

Ever since I tinted the windows (three weeks ago) I've been driving without door and back panels so we decided to take the top part and re-upholster with some vinyl we had. In the end it looked alright also the sponge we put was too thick but by the next day it started to fall off :facepalm:, so we left it like that and forgot about it.

This is when we did it.
IT'S NAKED!!!
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/6514/cimg1647o.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/192/cimg1647o.jpg/)

This is how it turned out (you can see my thumb print on the side)
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/3953/cimg1654t.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/cimg1654t.jpg/)

Yesterday, we were cleaning the garage and since most of my interior is taking a lot of space we decided to look for a shop that does upholstery so I can put everything in my car again. We eventually found one and they asked me what color I wanted and this is where I'm stumped. The guy that was doing it told me he needed an answer by Wednesday morning cause thats when he's going to work on them.

So should I get ivory or go with black?

[obdriver6]

Well the guy that was doing my interior pieces called me last night and he needed an answer so I gave him one. He told me they would probably be ready this afternoon. I'll post pictures when I get them.

[obdriver6]

Well I finally got my interior pieces and they're AWSOME!!! way better than what we did. Now the bad thing it is that I have to sand and paint all the little trim pieces that have been sun damaged for 20yrs.
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/8121/cimg1699w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/cimg1699w.jpg/)

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/8128/cimg1700w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/713/cimg1700w.jpg/)

I did do one really "fast" and this is how it turned out (took me about an hour)
New(semi) vs. old
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9736/cimg1701z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/cimg1701z.jpg/)

Now I have to that 10 more time and put it back together.

[88lxi-shortram]

looks good bro. i want to redo my door panels in the front as well espeially the drivers side. i slammed the door and the top piece broke and now it just flops when u open/ close the door.

[obdriver6]

looks good bro. i want to redo my door panels in the front as well espeially the drivers side. i slammed the door and the top piece broke and now it just flops when u open/ close the door.
That sucks, when I took mine off I broke a piece but nothing that serious. Hope you get that fixed soon.

[obdriver6]

I painted all the little trim pieces. It was a bit of a pain but they turned out good.
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/5441/cimg1702x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/cimg1702x.jpg/)

So when I thought I was finished I looked at the door and saw the trim that goes around the seat belt :uh: so I took the seat belt off to see if I could take the piece off. After a while I realized I couldn't and since I didn't want to cut it I taped the seat belt.

Not the best but it worked.
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/4126/cimg1706w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/821/cimg1706w.jpg/)


I'll see if I can finish it soon.

[obdriver6]

Small update....

Well I decided to check the mail and got a surprise.
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4862/cimg1709b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/339/cimg1709b.jpg/)

All I have too say is that they're awsome, thanks stat1K. :thumbup:

[obdriver6]

Well I finished installing my interior.

Good: I like the two tone look.
Bad: It doesn't exactly match the dash but it's better than what I had.

Looking good.
http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/6269/cimg1712jb.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/845/cimg1712jb.jpg/)

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2718/cimg1717b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/cimg1717b.jpg/)

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/5115/cimg1713m.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/687/cimg1713m.jpg/)

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2350/cimg1719gcuu.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/221/cimg1719gcuu.jpg/)

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2718/cimg1717b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/cimg1717b.jpg/)

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/7818/cimg1718h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/cimg1718h.jpg/)

[oldschool3g]

Nice man! love the way its turning out..i need to reupholster my panels as well

[obdriver6]

Nice man! love the way its turning out..i need to reupholster my panels as well

Thanks. I thought It wasn't gonna look right because of the he way the door panel goes down but you can't even notice it when the door is closed. When I got in the car today the whole car smelled like vinyl so I got to let it air out. Also since I had the door panels off I decide to tighten up the springs in my seat belts so they wouldn't sag so much.

[obdriver6]

About 2 weeks ago I noticed a small click on the front driver side wheel when ever I stopped, turned or accelerated so I went and checked it out. I noticed that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. Since they weren't that bad (not a lot of play) I left them alone for know (till I get enough money for new prelude control arms).

Also, ever since I changed my clutch I been having trouble with my tach. The needle would start to twitch and go crazy when I went to WOT or close to (but not all the time) but recently it started to get worse (now even at normal acceleration or cruising) so I decided to change the dizzy with one I had laying around and that seemed to fix the problem. Then my a/c compressor decide to take a crapper and lock up. So when I was changing the dizzy I decided to remove the a/c comp belt, as I was under the car removing the belt I looked up and I'm pretty sure my face turned white because I saw the bolt of the lower control arm coming out. When I finished taking off the belt I started to tighten the bolt. It had backed out about 6 turn and I'm glad I found it on time.

I went for a test drive and the engine was smooth, no crazy tach and no more click so I should be good for a couple more weeks before something else goes wrong. lol

[obdriver6]

Update: I haven't really done anything to my car since I did the interior so nothing new :p BUT I might get my car painted REAL SOON!!!!

[obdriver6]

Well the paint came sooner than expected. Today I went to drop off my car. Hopefully it will be done by next week, I'm so EXCITED!!!!!!

[Hondamonster]

paint the trim in the bumpers/doors and it should look fresh!

[obdriver6]

paint the trim in the bumpers/doors and it should look fresh!
Don't worry I will

[obdriver6]

UPDATE!!!
Today I went by the shop to check the status of the car and this is what I found. I was like :jaw: but I know its the 1st couple of days. I can't wait till it's finished. Sorry about the crappy phone pics.
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/253/imag0114o.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/imag0114o.jpg/)

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/2869/imag0113t.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/imag0113t.jpg/)

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/994/imag0116mm.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/193/imag0116mm.jpg/)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/9337/imag0115ve.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/imag0115ve.jpg/)

[stat1K]

host with tiny pic so i can see them :(

[obdriver6]

host with tiny pic so i can see them :(
Better?

I dropped by the shop again to see how my car was doing but it looked the same. When I got there he had barely finished painting a front bumper (it looked really good) and started working on a lexus. The guy said he's stuck doing other work but would start to paint it on thursday or friday. I really miss seeing my accord in the driveway. :(

100th post yay!

[stat1K]

tinypic isn't blocked for me so i can see them, imageshack and photobucket are blocked, flickr is also not blocked.

[obdriver6]

Today I'll drop by the shop to see how my car is doing AFTER I pay for my classes, :( time to be poor again. I'll post pics if its painted.

[obdriver6]

Well my car is finally painted WOOOOHOOOO!












BBBBBBBBBUUUUUUUUTTTTT I can't post pics since my phone decided to take a swim. :(

[obdriver6]

I finally found another USB device so its PICTURE TIME!!!!
I'm really happy with the way it turned out.

Accord before paint
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6184/6106689079_b18b12af7c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6106689079/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6064/6107236544_396973d608.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6107236544/)

Accord with NEW SHINY PAINT JOB!!! :)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6107237568_dafdda2bc3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6107237568/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6107238230_febce22631.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6107238230/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6107238780_72d137a54f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6107238780/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6107239380_a67aa62597.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6107239380/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6106692913_cc671aa373.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6106692913/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6106693557_5ef8549ca1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6106693557/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6107241348_b54e51aa0b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6107241348/)

[stat1K]

diggin it man, get it back together pronto!

[Hondamonster]

looks good!

[obdriver6]

diggin it man, get it back together pronto!
Thanks, once its polished I'll put it back together.


looks good!
Thank you.

[mushroom_toy]

Hope they used adhesion promoter on the bumpers, and shoulda left the trim strip on front and back bumper black. Looks good.

[MessyHonda]

looks good

[87roach]

Took the trim off and everything, looks like a good job!

[obdriver6]

Hope they used adhesion promoter on the bumpers, and shoulda left the trim strip on front and back bumper black. Looks good.
The bumper trim will be painted black later. He wanted to paint the whole bumper 1st so he could do the trim later.

looks good
Thanks

Took the trim off and everything, looks like a good job!
Yeah, the guy has 20yrs of experience so he knows what he's doing.

I dropped by yesterday and he was painting the side trim and my ghetto lip lol

[obdriver6]

Today my dad and me were working on the center part of the tail lights (don't know what it's called) cause it was all cracked and broken and this is what we came up for a fix.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6115394312_eb0a0cb168.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6115394312/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6115393968_295cd76483.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6115393968/)

And while this was out we decided to smoke them out. :D
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6114850445_b0f1cdf1ea.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6114850445/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6079/6114851061_9c2e524bd8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6114851061/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6114851643_06e300209f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6114851643/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6114852161_496e68b37a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6114852161/)

[obdriver6]

Today I helped the guy finish assembling my car and it was a pain but we managed to finish. I'll see if I can post pics tomorrow.

[obdriver6]

Here is the my car finished. There were some details but they can be fixed but overall it turned out great.

There's my dad helping me clean it
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6124267775_d4b85363cd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6124267775/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6124809042_fd1421b19c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6124809042/)

There's the guy that painted my car.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6124268435_669d9b59aa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6124268435/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6124173869_c5f359c1d8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6124173869/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6124268823_cc4eb05cf0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6124268823/)

Finally I have a painted hood and soo shiny :)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6124715776_f2de902ede.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6124715776/)

[obdriver6]

It feels SOOOO GOOOOD driving my car again, I was getting tired of my dads accord.

Here it is after I cleaned the wheels and vacuumed it.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6130580866_5393a4d8a2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6130580866/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6130029733_f3ec041ba1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6130029733/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6130581222_3438505401.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61915855@N02/6130581222/)

[87roach]

Wow, turned out great but we need some bigger pics!

You need to drop that coupe and it will be super clean :D

[Dr_Snooz]

Looks really nice! Your guy matched paint much better than my guy did.

[obdriver6]

Wow, turned out great but we need some bigger pics!

You need to drop that coupe and it will be super clean :D
Thanks! I don't know how to make pics bigger but you can click on the picture and view them on flickr. I know I have to lower it but my dad wanted to cut the springs but I'm not sure or I could wait till a have enough money for sprint/tokico set up.

Looks really nice! Your guy matched paint much better than my guy did.
Thank you! It came out really good but its just a little bit darker.

[RobT5580]

Looks really good!

[Convenienze]

cutting the springs wont be 100% terrible, if you do it right but i believe it will be pretty stiff.
that thing looks really nice i cant wait to get mine painted.
but, if you cut the springs i wouldnt drive it for an extended amount of days and take bumps and stuff really careful.

[87roach]

Ah yes the flickr worked, thanks.

Damn it look's really good, very jealous of the mint status.

[obdriver6]

Looks really good!
Thanks!

cutting the springs wont be 100% terrible, if you do it right but i believe it will be pretty stiff.
that thing looks really nice i cant wait to get mine painted.
but, if you cut the springs i wouldnt drive it for an extended amount of days and take bumps and stuff really careful.
Thanks! I guess you're right, I could try cutting the springs for now and buy a proper suspension later. If it doesn't work out I can just switch to the spare suspension I have

Ah yes the flickr worked, thanks.

Damn it look's really good, very jealous of the mint status.
Yeah now that its mint I need POWER!!!

Well I went to start my car today and it just cranked over. Turned the key again and the same thing happened. After doing my diagnosis I found out that the fuel pump is shot. I'll see if I can pick one up at the pick-a-part tomorrow. (I know, I'm cheap)

[Convenienze]

if you dont find a working on at the jy, i suggest buying one of these. ( i still suggest this over the jy. cause you never know how long a used one will work, if it works )
i bought my new pump from these guys and it works great.
brand new purolator pump for $40 total after shipping, which beats part stores like autozone by like almost $100..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FACET-PUROLATOR-Electric-Fuel-Pump-/140504125189?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b6b2cf05

[obdriver6]

if you dont find a working on at the jy, i suggest buying one of these. ( i still suggest this over the jy. cause you never know how long a used one will work, if it works )
i bought my new pump from these guys and it works great.
brand new purolator pump for $40 total after shipping, which beats part stores like autozone by like almost $100..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FACET-PUROLATOR-Electric-Fuel-Pump-/140504125189?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b6b2cf05

I know what you mean, even a walbro is cheaper than the regular pump but thanks for letting me know but I really couldn't wait since I needed the car the next day. I did manage to find a good pump but its really loud so I don't expect it to last but it runs.

[Vick23]

hey nice car man i couldnt help but notice you live in nevada asuming in vegas right? well i stay up in nevada as well and have a 3g so hit me up we can help each other out and stuff bro

[obdriver6]

yep, sin city......yeah no problem

[Vick23]

alright cool man . what kind of front lip did you use for your car

[obdriver6]

I used an 89+ supra lip. Although it looks really good and its not exaggerated it was kind of a PIA to make it fit because it was in two pieces and it was a little longer as you can see from the pics. I wanted something different since a lot of people have the integra lip and also I already had it. :D

[knarg]

minty! though can't say i like the wheels, doesn't fit the car well.

[Doward]

Yeah yeah, can we get more details on the maroon MA70?? ;) ('88 MA71 in my garage awaiting the engine hehe)

[obdriver6]

minty! though can't say i like the wheels, doesn't fit the car well.
Its better than having steelies but once I lower it should look much better.

Yeah yeah, can we get more details on the maroon MA70?? ;) ('88 MA71 in my garage awaiting the engine hehe)
its an 87 MA71 but thats gonna be gone soon. I made a thread in the off-topic section about it. We have another 89 turbo and that one just got painted. You should put a 2jz in your supra.

[obdriver6]

Went to the jy the other day and this is what I found

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6208759568_dcb0498429.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6208759568/)

It was pretty nasty but I'll get it cleaned up before I install it. The only thing that was disappointing was that the back plate that cover the screws is blue.

[obdriver6]

Well I managed to clean and install the arm rest I bought. It cleaned up pretty good but I will have to reupholster it.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6219067179_da7860aaba.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6219067179/)

Also my damn seat belt release button broke. I almost got to class late but as soon as class ended I took the release button apart so I could take all the little red pieces out. I did manage to fix it but now the cover is broken which I don't mind for now.

[obdriver6]

UPDATES: Other than the CA6 sticker, NONE! lol
Although my car has been running fine since I changed the fuel pump which seems weird cause usually something goes wrong every few couple of months, I guess I'm due! lol....but I did bring crappy phone pics, enjoy!

Still rocking the 4x4 look! lol
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6692833881_a9490233e6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6692833881/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6692834049_4a186663f1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6692834049/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6692834301_4670dfaf40_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6692834301/)

This is when I went to visit virtual works!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6692834473_60c91892cb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6692834473/)

[dark_accord]

wow shes come a long way!! looking very sharp with the new paint and tails :) just need to lower it and it will be perfect

[Dr_Snooz]

Your car looks awesome! Really well done.

[gfrg88]

really digging all the smoked parts!! :thumbup:

[Nicktorius]

Car looks great, but like everyone already said... moar low!

[Hazwan]

Car looks great, but like everyone already said... moar low!

[ThePhantum]

Good looking couple!! Love the rims!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6692833881_a9490233e6_z.jpg

[The_Biker11]

Yeah I am really loving those wheels. I haven't seen many that caught my eyes like these. What kind are they?

[Legend_master]

Damn I wish I had those skills, that car looks great.

[obdriver6]

wow shes come a long way!! looking very sharp with the new paint and tails :) just need to lower it and it will be perfect
Thanks and your like the 100000th person to say that! lol

Your car looks awesome! Really well done.
Thanks and its good to hear that from the Dr.

really digging all the smoked parts!! :thumbup:
Thank you and people always say that I should of gone darker but I like them like that. :D

Car looks great, but like everyone already said... moar low!
and HAZWAN: Thanks and I KNOW, I KNOW!!!!! :rocket:

Good looking couple!! Love the rims!!
Thanks, I got them at the jy! lol

Yeah I am really loving those wheels. I haven't seen many that caught my eyes like these. What kind are they?
They are 15" prime wheels.


Damn I wish I had those skills, that car looks great.What skills?

[obdriver6]

Big update!!!: THE CAR IS LOW!!! can you guess by how much? cause I don't know.:D

[ShyBoyCA6]

Fake!:tongue:

[Nicktorius]

Rule #1: Pics or it didn't happen.

[RAZR]

Pics are on the facebook page.
YESS it did happen.

[Legend_master]

What skills?

Exterior paint, and interior re-upholstery. Mechanically my cars are always sound, and well upgraded. The interiors and paint are always lacking :sadwave: .

[Hazwan]

Rule #1: Pics or it didn't happen.

edit: this guy speaks the truth that I had to quote him twice in this thread :lol:

[obdriver6]

Fake!:tongue:
I'll make you eat your word! lol

Rule #1: Pics or it didn't happen.
I know the rules and It did happen!

Pics are on the facebook page.
YESS it did happen.
Yes, that is true!

Exterior paint, and interior re-upholstery. Mechanically my cars are always sound, and well upgraded. The interiors and paint are always lacking :sadwave: .
I didn't do any of those things! I paid for them cause I know nothing about them! lol

edit: this guy speaks the truth that I had to quote him twice in this thread :lol:
yes yes yes but I wanted to tease everyone first! :D

[Hazwan]

I saw a reply and I was expecting PICS but :(

[obdriver6]

Ok, enough teasing!

This is when we were half way done! I was copying Palin! :kekeke:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6758946935_e77b084a1a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6758946935/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6758946963_153de6887e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6758946963/)

FINISHED!!!!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6758946989_ed84fa9de5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6758946989/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6758947021_0b198279c1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6758947021/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6758947049_3d59c38027_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6758947049/)

[Hazwan]

I was gonna comment about the rears being too high but then..... !!!!!!!

SEXXXX!!!!!!!!!!!! MOAR PICS!!!!

[A18A]

it looks absolutely perfect, love the wheels too

[Legend_master]

Ok, enough teasing!

This is when we were half way done! I was copying Palin! :kekeke:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6758947049_3d59c38027_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6758947049/)

:bow:

[obdriver6]

I was gonna comment about the rears being too high but then..... !!!!!!!

SEXXXX!!!!!!!!!!!! MOAR PICS!!!!
Thanks, I have more pics in my phone of when I washed it but hopefully I can get better pics.

it looks absolutely perfect, love the wheels too
Almost but not quite, there's a couple little details I have to fix. I don't know why a lot of people tell me to get rid of them and get better ones!

:bow:
Thats how I was when I first saw your hatch!

[ShyBoyCA6]

whats the drop?

[obdriver6]

whats the drop?

I don't know! :D I think its around 2.5 in the front and 2 in in the back. I was hoping someone could tell. lol

[ShyBoyCA6]

I don't know! :D I think its around 2.5 in the front and 2 in in the back. I was hoping someone could tell. lol

sounds about right lol :) since you do have meaty tires and 15's

[Nicktorius]

I don't know why a lot of people tell me to get rid of them and get better ones!


I'm not a fan of the wheels, it looks like they are missing the center cap/piece. But I like the car as a whole.

[Honda Man]

0_o woah bossness. Dam it looks good! Paint, interior, rims, especially the drop. I hope I can get coils soon and drop it to the ground.

[87roach]

Great looking coupe!

[MessyHonda]

after looking at your thread i really want a nice new shinny paint job too

[Honda Man]

after looking at your thread i really want a nice new shinny paint job too

x2 :)

[obdriver6]

I'm not a fan of the wheels, it looks like they are missing the center cap/piece. But I like the car as a whole.
They ARE missing the caps which I don't mind but honestly I don't think I would like them if they had the caps on. The shop I work at has some enkei 92s but they are out of my budget so I'll be rocking these for a while!

0_o woah bossness. Dam it looks good! Paint, interior, rims, especially the drop. I hope I can get coils soon and drop it to the ground.
Thanks and you should do it just make sure you do a top hat mod so you don't blow out your shocks.

Great looking coupe!
Thanks but compared to what you've done to your hatch, I'm still behind! lol

after looking at your thread i really want a nice new shinny paint job too
I'm pretty sure that after 20 yr, every accord needs a new paint job! lol

[obdriver6]

Well after waiting for months I was lucky enough to find another black prelude seat and after the drop I finally installed them! I really like the black/beige combo I have in my car.

Prelude!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6774406479_8c373b2d99_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6774406479/)

Clean!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6774406583_c2d75fd669_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6774406583/)

Also, a couple of days ago while I was working on the fog lights the sky turned kind of freaky here in vegas and my neighbor was outside. He told me if I wanted to take a picture of it with my car with his camera, I was like "HELL YEAH!" He told me that he would need to combine two pics so both the car and sky come out clear. It was a quick photoshoot cause it only lasted like 10 min.

This wasn't that great, I felt like it needed more of an angle!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6774883279_ef44fc8aa6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6774883279/)

This was much better!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6774867147_a5aa6a328c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6774867147/)

He also did some crazy things with the pics!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6774427369_78d02b48a6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6774427369/)

My favorite!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6774430245_379fd96cc7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6774430245/)

[Honda Man]

Dam those look like some crazy pictures man. Hella cool background though. Seats look really cool and minty. I feel like such a trader for having a toyota drivers seat. For sure ill do that tophat mod. I want those coils to last as long as possible

[ThePhantum]

Awesome pics!! That is a sweet coupe!! Keep up the good work :cheers:

[obdriver6]

Dam those look like some crazy pictures man. Hella cool background though. Seats look really cool and minty. I feel like such a trader for having a toyota drivers seat. For sure ill do that tophat mod. I want those coils to last as long as possible
I wish I could of taken them on top of a parking lot or on an open field, oh well!...All that matters is if they're comfortable.


Awesome pics!! That is a sweet coupe!! Keep up the good work :cheers:
I will :D

[Fedor B.]

Took some time to read/view your thread from the beginning, impressive progress.
Don't like the wheels (too much USA style for my taste) and the blue on top off the bumpers, but for the rest, i'm lovin it!

Done now? Or more plans for the future?

[Tomisimo]

I admire your dedication with this car, you have a good father that help.
Here is the best picture of your car imo, lighting makes this picture complete. Love how it looks after repaint and smoking all signal lights.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6692834049_4a186663f1_z.jpg

I was going to ask, did you do anything to the camber? when you lower more than 1.4" you cant adjust any more out. I ate my good tires within one summer. Look into Prelude control arms for the front, they are relatively cheap and give more adjustment options. Well set suspension makes up for less power.

[obdriver6]

Took some time to read/view your thread from the beginning, impressive progress.
Don't like the wheels (too much USA style for my taste) and the blue on top off the bumpers, but for the rest, i'm lovin it!

Done now? Or more plans for the future?
What blue are you talking about? Like I said before, They're better than OEM but I"m thinking 16" later on! :D............Done! Not really, I have many plans! lol


I admire your dedication with this car, you have a good father that help.
Here is the best picture of your car imo, lighting makes this picture complete. Love how it looks after repaint and smoking all signal lights.

I was going to ask, did you do anything to the camber? when you lower more than 1.4" you cant adjust any more out. I ate my good tires within one summer. Look into Prelude control arms for the front, they are relatively cheap and give more adjustment options. Well set suspension makes up for less power.

Thanks and yes, a lot of this is thanks to my dad and I couldn't have done it without him! I do have prelude control arms but I can't seem to find them! :uh:

[Fedor B.]

What blue are you talking about? Like I said before, They're better than OEM but I"m thinking 16" later on! :D............Done! Not really, I have many plans! lol

I meant the car color on top of the front and rear bumper, but now i see it was already like that before you painted it. I think all CA accords in Europe have black on top of the bumper. After looking a bit harder i see it's a complete different bumper than on my '89. Must be the facelift i read about. For as far as i know Europe never had the facelift models.
And about the wheels, i'm in the same situation, don't like mine, but need the money for more important things...
All in good time.

So, what are your plans, if i may ask?

[obdriver6]

^^ I know that the hatchback didn't get a facelift bumper, maybe the aerodeck didn't get one either........Like I said before, I do want some 16" rims, get new bushings and ball joint, better suspension set up, 11" rotor upgrade and a bunch of other little stuff that I can't remember but hopefully this year I can get a B20B/Z in it!

[obdriver6]

Update time!

Since I last posted, nothing has been done to the car. lol I did decide to re-polish and paint my wheels so the car is rolling on temporary wheels till i'm done. I also bough some goodies for my car that I've been waiting for for some time. I'll see if I can post pics later today.

[obdriver6]

A little late but here it is.

I finally found my prelude arms, bastards were hiding from me!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7010234153_1e803a1bf0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7010234153/)

I bought some whiteline bushings and sway bar end links.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7010234031_a7e033dd8b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7010234031/)

This is how my wheels looks after some elbow grease. You guys think I can get them any better?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/6864118408_171e6ef61d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6864118408/)
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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/7010233759_35bd11b311_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7010233759/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6864118224_8cc106e73d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/6864118224/)

[AccordB20A]

looking good!

[obdriver6]

^^ Thanks but I feel like those wheels don't fit the car (I'm talking style wise but they do actually rub lol), don't ask me why!

[Honda Man]

screw that the rims look mighty fine!! your car looks vary hawt! in all seriousnesss, if you do rear disks, and a little engine modification i'd say you should win Accord of the Month

[charliekuney]

^ That, and put your other wiper back on. These aren't Civics...

[Honda Man]

^ That, and put your other wiper back on. These aren't Civics...

Dam I didn't even notice that. Ey its your car but I 2nd that. Keep it Accord Yo!

[A18A]

teh new wheels are very cool and flash. although I like the other ones better cause they look more classy, instead of that average japanese car lowered on black/polished wheels

[Tdurr]

New/temp wheels are 10x better. The style of the old ones just don't flow well with an accord. But other then that maddd props. I'm in love with that color all of a sudden...

[obdriver6]

screw that the rims look mighty fine!! your car looks vary hawt! in all seriousnesss, if you do rear disks, and a little engine modification i'd say you should win Accord of the Month
They do looks good but I just feel that they don't fit my car, if you know what I'm saying. Once I do an engine swap, I MIGHT be able to qualify for AOM if they bring it back! lol

^ That, and put your other wiper back on. These aren't Civics...
Ever since I got it painted I've been rolling like that but I've been meaning to put the other one on, I just keep forgetting. lol

teh new wheels are very cool and flash. although I like the other ones better cause they look more classy, instead of that average japanese car lowered on black/polished wheels
Thats what I mean. I'll get the old wheels back on once I'm done with them.

New/temp wheels are 10x better. The style of the old ones just don't flow well with an accord. But other then that maddd props. I'm in love with that color all of a sudden...
Like I said, they look good but they don't "WOW" me. Besides I can't keep these wheels cause they rub in the back big time with enough weight....... Cause you know its the perfect color for a 3gee! lol

[Tdurr]

Pshhh its just ur inner fender liner, take a hammer to em and bend the metal tabs up. Prob solved lol.

And plz dont put the old wheels back on. They are just too goofy looking.

[obdriver6]

I could do that.......... but I don't want to! :p lol

I can't keep those wheels. 1) They are not mine, they are my dads, 2) I have to pay him $500 if I want to keep them (which I dont! lol) and 3) he plans on using them on a classic we have on storage!.......I'll have my old wheels back on by tomorrow!

[obdriver6]

Well as of last Friday, I got my old wheels back on the car. I was getting tired of the 17" since the weren't balanced and they rubbed! I also forgot to mention that I upgraded to the rear vigor sway bar, which was somewhat of a pain to install!

[Ayeobe]

Wow man, your car looks good. i Love the sunset shots, too! I've obviously been away for too long lol.. I hope to see more pics soon.

[obdriver6]

Thanks! I'll see if I can find someone to do a photo shoot of my car, if not then I'll just take some more phone pics! lol

[obdriver6]

Monthly update!

Car has been running good so far other than the battery crapping out on me yesterday, time for a new one. Anyway, I recently fixed the dash light problem I've had ever since I bought the car, it turned out to be really simple thanks to the repair manual. I also recently installed the prelude arms to get rid of as much camber as I could. After a test drive, I realized I now need an alignment. lol I also installed the prothane end links.

Camber!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7122/7151573665_8d0f670ca8_z.jpg

You can see where the stock control arms used to hit on the strut tower.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/7151573969_ff2f4abace_z.jpg

Old end links and new prothane!
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5120/7151574067_9953ff7c6f_z.jpg

No more camber!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7185/7151573793_e18491884a_z.jpg

[89T]

That paint just looks hott.

[Tdurr]

I wanna redo all my bushings with poly mounts.

[obdriver6]

That paint just looks hott.
Yes it does! Once your's is finished, it will also look HAWT!

I wanna redo all my bushings with poly mounts.

I also want to do it but after I get a proper suspension.

[obdriver6]

I forgot to say that I went to the jy a couple days ago and got a couple of good things. I finally managed to find a set of silverstar headlights and the wiring for the fog lights (too lazy to make my own lol). Also, they brought in a mint coupe. It had rear mud flaps and the rear center tail light was in mint condition which I might get. I only removed the lower part of the door panel that I've been searching for YEARS.

Silverstars and lower door panel.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7156731664_dd33fda3ea_z.jpg

[NateZQ8]

Thats a really nice coupe, love the paint. Hope mine looks that good someday.

[obdriver6]

Thats a really nice coupe, love the paint. Hope mine looks that good someday.

Thanks!

[Ayeobe]

Silverstar headlights? Do tell? heh.. And, nice, rear mud flaps B) dont forget to grab the "center brake light gasket" ither. I just recently put one on my car, it was so damn noisy before. Also, paint looks nuts. That color is super 80s

[obdriver6]

Silverstar headlights? Do tell? heh.. And, nice, rear mud flaps B) dont forget to grab the "center brake light gasket" ither. I just recently put one on my car, it was so damn noisy before. Also, paint looks nuts. That color is super 80s

Yeah I been looking for these lights for some time. I've heard they are a lot brighter than the OEM ones. The only reason I got them is because I don't want to get HIDS and be blinding other driver. I'll make a comparison between the ones I have and the silverstars. I'll see if I can snatch those rear mud flap cause I know there are some people that always looking for a pair. lol I don't know if it has the gasket since my dad is the one that pulled it from the jy but I'm glad he got it cause those are had to find in good condition!

[Convenienze]

are those the sylvania or w/e spelling silverstars? they sell those at wallmart here, i was running them they are pretty bright.

[A18A]

the 0 camber looks good :thumbup:

[MessyHonda]

are those the sylvania or w/e spelling silverstars? they sell those at wallmart here, i was running them they are pretty bright.

I had them on my car when i first needed them and for some reason they never lasted me more than a few months at a time. i upgraded to autopal H4 housing and they have a even better cutoff. each silverstar was around 19.99 and my autopals were around 50 so not a bad upgrade

[obdriver6]

the 0 camber looks good :thumbup:
Me too! lol

I had them on my car when i first needed them and for some reason they never lasted me more than a few months at a time. i upgraded to autopal H4 housing and they have a even better cutoff. each silverstar was around 19.99 and my autopals were around 50 so not a bad upgrade
I was thinking of getting the autopals if I couldn't find the silverstars. A while ago I did find some H4 convertion headlights but I gave them to my dad for his supra.

[LXi88Dave]

Nice build! Wow, that was a labor of love! Maybe I missed it, what set up u go with for lowering?

[obdriver6]

Nice build! Wow, that was a labor of love! Maybe I missed it, what set up u go with for lowering?

Thanks for the compliment! My temporary set up is cut springs with extended top hats. I recently added some crappy coilover sleeve up front before I went to cali for CAM. They are a bit stiffer but not enough to save my strut tower from the UCA. I know its not the best set up but I was really tired of people telling me to lower my car!

[stezie]

Monthly update!
You can see where the stock control arms used to hit on the strut tower.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/7151573969_ff2f4abace_z.jpg



The lack of corrosion on your cars makes me sick!! lol

sweet coupe there lad, always wish we had a coupe verison here in Ireland! keep up the good work!!

[obdriver6]

The lack of corrosion on your cars makes me sick!! lol

LOL True, but in exchange my interior and paint where all messed up!


sweet coupe there lad, always wish we had a coupe verison here in Ireland! keep up the good work!!

Thanks and I wish there were aurodecks in the US! :p

[obd0driver]

sick ride bro. what upper ball joints did you use. I just got a set of lude arms and need to get new ball joints

[Hazwan]

sick ride bro. what upper ball joints did you use. I just got a set of lude arms and need to get new ball joints

Your name got me confused with the OP haha!

[obdriver6]

sick ride bro. what upper ball joints did you use. I just got a set of lude arms and need to get new ball joints
I just got a set from autozone, can't beat that lifetime warranty! lol

Your name got me confused with the OP haha!

We got good taste in names! lol

[obdriver6]

Well its been a while since I posted some pics of my car. Not bad for a phone camera!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7082/7399683970_96a2bdbb9f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7399683970/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7095/7399783040_ee3bf03416_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7399783040/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7399690850_1a6a795677_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7399690850/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/7399730420_d7dffd7c0c_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7399730420/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7399730206_8f8884cb3d_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7399730206/)

1000th post YAY and on my Bday double YAY!

[Hazwan]

Too fucking clean!

[2oodoor]

Your car is just the right height and tire wheel combo, so smooth looking :cool:

[A18A]

i agree. it looks perfect as it is

[derolph]

Well its been a while since I posted some pics of my car. Not bad for a phone camera!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7095/7399783040_ee3bf03416_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7399783040/)
I noticed you don't have the Honda and Accord emblems on back. Are you going to leave it that way? Just wondering.

[derolph]

Well as of last Friday, I got my old wheels back on the car. I was getting tired of the 17" since the weren't balanced and they rubbed! I also forgot to mention that I upgraded to the rear vigor sway bar, which was somewhat of a pain to install!What size wheels and tires are the ones on the car now?

What was the original color of the car? If this was a color change, did you paint under the hood, under the trunk lid, etc?

Sorry if this info is already stated somewhere. I taking the easy approach here by not going back and reading through this whole discussion thread.

[Rendon LX-i]

Nice bro way better.

[DBMaster]

I especially like that the emblems are shaved. Way too busy on the trunk lid with all that crap. You are an artist!

[obdriver6]

Too fucking clean!


Your car is just the right height and tire wheel combo, so smooth looking :cool:


i agree. it looks perfect as it is
Thanks for the compliments guys! :cool:

I noticed you don't have the Honda and Accord emblems on back. Are you going to leave it that way? Just wondering.
No, I still need to put them back on, I painted them flat black.

What size wheels and tires are the ones on the car now?

What was the original color of the car? If this was a color change, did you paint under the hood, under the trunk lid, etc?

Sorry if this info is already stated somewhere. I taking the easy approach here by not going back and reading through this whole discussion thread.
I have 195/50/15 with a +38 offset wheel (from what I measured), The car was painted the original color with the trunk and door jambs repainted. You can see how the car used to look like in the 1st page.

Nice bro way better.
Thanks but I'm still a longs way away from how I want it. lol

I especially like that the emblems are shaved. Way too busy on the trunk lid with all that crap. You are an artist!
Well the thing is that they're not actually shaved (You can see the holes). lol I've always liked how the emblems looked on the accord and the idea was to install them as soon as the paint job was finished. The thing is that I lost them and in the time it took me to find them I started to like the way it did without them. So since I don't to want to fill the hole and repaint those areas, the emblems will be going back on.

[derolph]

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/3/cimg1673.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/837/cimg1673.jpg/)

On the trim along the rear windows, your car had some black covering missing; it's where the underlying chrome was exposed. I have the same situation on my 88 coupe and I've seen photos of other coupes here in the forum that show the same problem. Did your painter paint the trim all the around or just the areas where the covering had come off? If he painted just the areas where the covering had come off, can you tell a difference between it and the doors if you look closely? If he did all the trim, did he first remove the covering on the doors so that it would look consistent all the way around or did he paint over the existing black trim? Does the trim has a glossy or flat finish?

Did you buy the paint for the car or did your painter buy it? Do you know the source of the paint?

[87roach]

Beautiful.

[Legend_master]

Car looks great man, keep up the good work!

[obdriver6]

On the trim along the rear windows, your car had some black covering missing; it's where the underlying chrome was exposed. I have the same situation on my 88 coupe and I've seen photos of other coupes here in the forum that show the same problem. Did your painter paint the trim all the around or just the areas where the covering had come off? If he painted just the areas where the covering had come off, can you tell a difference between it and the doors if you look closely? If he did all the trim, did he first remove the covering on the doors so that it would look consistent all the way around or did he paint over the existing black trim? Does the trim has a glossy or flat finish?

Did you buy the paint for the car or did your painter buy it? Do you know the source of the paint?
On the side trim I pretty much did the same thing on this thread. (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52493). I'm not sure what was done on the front but the rear were sanded down and coated with a adhesion promoter. All the trim was painted flat black and when I say all the trim, I mean ALL THE TRIM. lol The painter got the paint so I don't know what brand he used or where he got it.


Beautiful.
Thanks! Hows your car coming along?

Car looks great man, keep up the good work!
Thank you and you know I always do!

[87roach]

My hatch has unfortunately been at a stand still. I moved out of town and getting the time and money to work on it is pretty difficult right now.

[obdriver6]

Wow that suck, hope you get it and running pretty soon!

[ShyBoyCA6]

When you installed the prelude arms did you use any spacer? I might of read wrong. Took off some of a 87 prelude, the guys marked the car as a 89. Also have you compared yhe upper arms to a 89? They look similar but the mounting bracket is different. I might experiment with to find way to use them for more support in the market.

[obdriver6]

When you installed the prelude arms did you use any spacer? I might of read wrong. Took off some of a 87 prelude, the guys marked the car as a 89. Also have you compared yhe upper arms to a 89? They look similar but the mounting bracket is different. I might experiment with to find way to use them for more support in the market.

I did install spacers, you can see from the pics of when its installed. I pretty much followed the "How to" (somewhat lol). I didn't compared them since I knew the 3g prelude control arms wouldn't give you as much adjustments as the 2g ones. Difference between the 2g prelude and 3g prelude UCA (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54491)

[ShyBoyCA6]

I did install spacers, you can see from the pics of when its installed. I pretty much followed the "How to" (somewhat lol). I didn't compared them since I knew the 3g prelude control arms wouldn't give you as much adjustments as the 2g ones. Difference between the 2g prelude and 3g prelude UCA (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54491)

Thanks for the response Obdriver6. I might as well get 2 sets cause these preludes come once in a blue moon like the Se-i's.

oh i see hmm well there goes my idea out the window lol

[obdriver6]

Thanks for the response Obdriver6. I might as well get 2 sets cause these preludes come once in a blue moon like the Se-i's.

oh i see hmm well there goes my idea out the window lol

I know what you mean, I had to wait a quite while before I could get mine.

[Dr_Snooz]

Your car looks epic! Very nice work.

[obdriver6]

Your car looks epic! Very nice work.

Thanks snooz!

[obdriver6]

I'm so exited cause I got a package today!

Anybody want to guess what it is?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/7475169874_c47363f39f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7475169874/)

[MessyHonda]

suspension!

[A18A]

40 lbs of rape!

[ShyBoyCA6]

Ground control coilovers with struts

[obdriver6]

suspension!


Ground control coilovers with struts
You guys cheated! :( but at least you guys got it before the people in facebook! lol

40 lbs of rape!
:ugh:

[obdriver6]

Well I got military mase's old set up, which has a 2" drop. It took me a while to figure out how to adjust the front konis but I got it. The front suspension went in without a problem but I adjusted the coilover too low but I fixed it now. The rears where a bit problematic. Since I knew the back had a 2" drop, I decide to drop the coilover another inch. Well when I drop the car, it looked like it was at stock height and I'm like "WTF?" So I dropped it as much as I could and its still to high for me. Can anyone give me advise on what I did wrong?

My new to me suspension set up!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7492277288_4bdec0ee09_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7492277288/)

Fronts are in!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7518472974_ebb19332dd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7518472974/)

Rears with white top hats!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7277/7525036030_ebb92b54f6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7525036030/)

At this setting, it looked like stock.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7525035828_fba047c229_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7525035828/)

This is the current setting and how it looks like
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7525035272_51d4426505_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7525035272/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8429/7525035504_e3dc02f42a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7525035504/)

This is how it sits, it looks a bit lower in the back cause I had around 100lb in the trunk.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8152/7532972374_9ce2741d6c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7532972374/)

[ShyBoyCA6]

Well a 100lbs in the back would make it look lower. thats like having a friend sit in the back seat. Possible it could be the top hat mod.

[obdriver6]

^ From what I've read, the top hat mod should only affect the shock and not the springs.

[ShyBoyCA6]

^ From what I've read, the top hat mod should only affect the shock and not the springs.
Could be the rear shock is from another car? who knows. Just throwing something out there to give some leads.

[mykwikcoupe]

Makes me want to put my coupe back on the road. It looks just like that only bigger rims and a few other nice subtle mods.

[gfrg88]

lol. shocks shouldn't have anything with the height of the car.. unless they're like super stiff and huge. But they're probably right ones for car.. that's weird. did you get front and rear springs mixed probably?

[MegaCarlinton]

The Cruise control computer systems is located left of the clutch in the corner of body under the dash. I recommend removing the interior fuse box first. The cruise should be clear it carries one screw and a positioning insert so after removing that screw gently wobble it out of the mount.
peace.

[obdriver6]

Makes me want to put my coupe back on the road. It looks just like that only bigger rims and a few other nice subtle mods.
Whats stoping you?

lol. shocks shouldn't have anything with the height of the car.. unless they're like super stiff and huge. But they're probably right ones for car.. that's weird. did you get front and rear springs mixed probably?
The shocks are the right one, only difference is that they were revalve to 300/100. I did talk to ground control to see if they were mixed by mistake, I gave them the # and everything but they told me they were right but I still have my doubts.

The Cruise control computer systems is located left of the clutch in the corner of body under the dash. I recommend removing the interior fuse box first. The cruise should be clear it carries one screw and a positioning insert so after removing that screw gently wobble it out of the mount.
peace.
OK, thats nice to know

[obdriver6]

Since I didn't know why it wouldn't go any lower I took the rear suspension off again to lower it as much as I could. this is what I did.

When I took it off. You can see its not as low as it can be with the metal circle thing.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8434/7715329130_b1272d62da_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7715329130/)

So I removed it and lowered the adjuster all the way down.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7715328452_d87acaf6e2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7715328452/)

Since I took that off, the sleeved moved a lot more. So I took the plastic thin that goes around the shock and installed some fat o rings.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/7715328166_8e271157c3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7715328166/)

All finished!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8294/7715327818_4b8c177090_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7715327818/)

End result!... still to HIGH for being at the lowest setting!!!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/7715411550_f4b8d17511_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/7715411550/)


The only choice I have left is to switch the front and rear springs!

[AccordB20A]

haha you have front koni and rear bilstein. i have front bilstein and rear koni reds. wanna swap? lol

[gfrg88]

put the metal circle thing back on, take sleeve off, and just put springs in. Or try turning the sleeve upside down..

[obdriver6]

haha you have front koni and rear bilstein. i have front bilstein and rear koni reds. wanna swap? lol
Ok, send me your konis and I'll send you my bilsteins! ;)

put the metal circle thing back on, take sleeve off, and just put springs in. Or try turning the sleeve upside down..

If I run just the spring, it wouldn't sit right since the circle thing is too small which ever way I put it and you're the second person that has suggested I turn the sleeves upside down but that would add about another 1/2" drop (which I think it still shy from the 3" drop) meanwhile I can turn the fronts all the way down and I'm pretty sure the control arms will hit before the spring fully compresses (which I'm pretty sure is more than a 3" drop). Thats how I came to the conclusion that I need to swap out the springs.

[oldschool3g]

Nice work omar...if only the spring seat could be lowered like 2 inches on the strut lol..i say cut and weld that piece lower lol jk

[obdriver6]

Nice work omar...if only the spring seat could be lowered like 2 inches on the strut lol..i say cut and weld that piece lower lol jk

That might be possible but I don"t want to mess with that! lol

[obdriver6]

Small update: Ever since my last post not much has been done to the car, not the even the spring swap. I did finally managed to fix my A/C (after 2 months of trying to work on it) only for it to brake down 2 weeks later, FAIL! I first thought there was a leak or that the jy compressor went out but it turned out my expansion valve took a shit. I replace it, flushed the lines again aaaaaaand take 2......... worked like a charm, blowing 42 degree air when its 100+ outside. Not bad for of less than $200 which was converting from a broken Keihin compressor to a JY Nippondenso with bracket and lines, flushing the lines (twice), new receiver drier, new seals, new oil, new expansion valve and converting to R-134. Hopefully it will last a couple years.

[89T]

Glad to see you back and working on it.

[2oodoor]

not low enough? look how close the body is to the ground, even though I see why you would think that judging by the tire to fender clearance.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/7715411550_f4b8d17511_z.jpg

Got's to have AC... me don't so it's a fall winter daily driver.

[obdriver6]

Glad to see you back and working on it.
Yeah been busy the last couple of weeks and you know these cars never ending project. As soon as you fix something, something else brakes! Two weeks ago I learned that 1 of my lower ball joints is shot and one of the top one too so I'll just replace all four at the same time when I get the money! :P



not low enough? look how close the body is to the ground, even though I see why you would think that judging by the tire to fender clearance.

Got's to have AC... me don't so it's a fall winter daily driver.

The clearance between the body and ground is pretty big but I guess it doesn't seem in the pic. To tell you the truth I only want to lower it about another .5" but the thing is that I would love to have the option of lowering it even further than that just for car meets or special occasion. :D Ah yes, A/C is a must in Vegas during summer. I was getting tired of having streaks of sweat every time I drove my car more than 10min! lol

[obdriver6]

Ok well it seems that its been a while since I have posted anything in this thread. I'll see if I can sum up everything that I have done to the car so far.

1) I was tired of seeing my fugly valve cover so I decided to make it pretty by polishing it.
How it looked back in June
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8077/8262669339_ce5b83b68a_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8262669153_d855280f98_z.jpg

What I did a couple weeks ago
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8190337676_7d0fd8a408_z.jpg

Way too nice to be in my engine bay! :(
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8190337508_3022916df2_z.jpg

2)Finally found all the side moldings from a hatchback for my coupe thanks to my dad. :) Also got to thank dacantu for the idea
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8057/8189255005_b1e991cd50_z.jpg

[obdriver6]

3)I also got to switch my springs from the back to the front and vise versa. It did lower my car another .75" -1" in the back (at the lowest setting) which I am perfectly happy with but I can still drop the front way more than the back. I was bored so when I was doing the switch, I decided to set the sleeves all the way down......... too bad it only lasted 1 day. :P lol
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8061/8263722248_492d9d632e_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8222/8263722196_329411a07f_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8057/8263722020_3ec093c1da_z.jpg

Also, I have yet to install the side molding since I don't know whether to polish them or paint them trim black. I guess you'll find out later. :D

[Rendon LX-i]

No comment looks beast.

[MessyHonda]

sexy stance

[Legend_master]

Don't take this wrong, but not really feeling the drop. I think it has to do with the wheels. With that said you should come paint my car, that paint job looks even more beautiful with every update!

[obdriver6]

No comment looks beast.
No comment to your "no comment" sir! lol but thanks

sexy stance
If I had some wheels with better offset, it would looks even sexier.

Don't take this wrong, but not really feeling the drop. I think it has to do with the wheels. With that said you should come paint my car, that paint job looks even more beautiful with every update!

Like I said, it only lasted 1 day and trust me, you don't want me painting your car!

Update: I had to raise the rears about 1/2 an inch cause it was bottoming out the shocks. ohhhh also, I finally (after 5 years of owning this car) decide to a "performance" upgrade to my car. I know it wont be a huge increase in power (if any) but I'm tired of seen my valve cover all pretty with nothing to compliment it. I will post pics of that once I get all the parts I need.

[2oodoor]

I think the offset is perfect.

[redneck]

Looks damn low! But clean.

[obdriver6]

I think the offset is perfect.
It is perfect for how I have it but not for a slammed car.

Looks damn low! But clean.

It was, I could barely get it out of the driveway! lol

[obdriver6]

So a while ago I did a bit of shopping. Just some small details that needed to be fixed.

Goodies! I now most are self explanatory except for one, anybody want to guess what it is?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8228/8382756446_1078fc9219_c.jpg

I also installed a cold air intake which I think turned out pretty nice and I did notice a small improvement in power and a lot of noise after 5,000RPM! lol
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8494/8386190786_06a1e2a963_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/8386190786/)

Can you say AEM POWERED!!! lol
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8385108473_e773bed59f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ob_driver6/8385108473/)

[obdriver6]

Its been a while since I've visited but I'm back. We got some new "project" cars that I'll probably be updating on. It wont be anything too major but we'll see.

[Dr_Snooz]

Post pics!

[obdriver6]

In time my young grasshopper! lol

[Clockworkz]

Updates?

Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 4

[obdriver6]

Well, Its been a long time since I posted anything here. Not much has changed apart form a new lip and a busted corner light and bumper. I might start updating this thread since I have gotten some goodies.

[MessyHonda]

so what kind of goodies did you get?

[obdriver6]

so what kind of goodies did you get?

Sorry meant to update this a while ago but I started a new job and its been hectic.

Now for goodies

OBD1 Plate..... Check P.S. I really love this, it came with everything! Thank you Cygnus X-1
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7571/16048571770_c46b9385ee_b.jpg

OBD1 Harness..... Check
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8653/16048571630_f5970c2245_b.jpg

Turbo Manifold..... Check
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7527/15616097253_e30eb12936_b.jpg

Turbo..... Check Its a KKK k26 turbo if anyone is wondering.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7353/16224896648_0024785bb7_b.jpg

[Convenienze]

Ooooooo

[obdriver6]

^ I know but it will take some time before they are installed. I have more goodies but I'll save them for later

So this is what I worked on this weekend. I've had these since August but they just sat these unfinished up until today. I'll installed them next weekend. Hopefully I can update more regularly

Before
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8636/16238523597_f8fb9bb994_b.jpg

After
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8670/16238465957_d1744269af_b.jpg


I also started on this but I didn't get to finish, maybe tomorrow. Got to love the classic frame plate
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/15804318683_d38b3c1edb_b.jpg

Lastly, since Tdurr already installed his ducktail, I thought I'd show how mine would look like. I'm still unsure if I should install it.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7400/16236711718_81f6f10e9a_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/16424348755_973981e933_b.jpg

[obd0driver]

Watch out now it looks like im not gonna be the only boosted a20 at the meet this year. I can't wait. Im getting the last little part's for my turbo kit in the next week.

[obd0driver]

So if i was you i would find a place to copy that duckbill before you. Put it on or at least get a mold made ill out money in help get It done

[obdriver6]

Watch out now it looks like im not gonna be the only boosted a20 at the meet this year. I can't wait. Im getting the last little part's for my turbo kit in the next week.
Not quite, I still have a lot of parts that I need to get and also, I don't have the time.


So if i was you i would find a place to copy that duckbill before you. Put it on or at least get a mold made ill out money in help get It done
I rather not mess with that but I think might have found an alternative. This ducktail (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-85-91-BMW-3-Series-E30-BB-S-Style-Rear-Trunk-Lip-Spoiler-wing-Fiberglass-/301256181456?fits=Make%3ABMW)

So I finally installed the rear disk. I'll tell you, they do make a difference....... but at the same time I think my prop valve wasn't working properly lol Also while they were out, I installed some poly shock bushings.

Pics.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8595/16556201365_1649f4e2bf_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/16368522658_3958be9c9b_b.jpg

Poly
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8656/16368734650_d21d2baeff_b.jpg
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/16368732050_535ff17a78_b.jpg

Extra Pics
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8647/16530179346_4e9ce56550_b.jpg
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8666/16370270067_b543f90a45_b.jpg
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7380/16554508481_87aeb1e45f_b.jpg

All finished.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8677/16556198155_ffdfcdd09e_b.jpg

[Dr_Snooz]

First rate!

[Convenienze]

looking good man. love these updates.

[MessyHonda]

you are going to be very low sir...lol

[obdriver6]

Thanks guys and I know I should update this more often



you are going to be very low sir...lol

Why do you say that?

[obdriver6]

ITS UPDATE TIME!!!

So a while back I was able to get a spare motor with trans for my car from a fellow 3geez enthusiast. The reason for this is because I plan to replace the current engine I have with this one and run the turbo along the OBD1 set up and B16 mani. It will be a sort of test engine so I can make sure everything is running correctly. The current engine that is in my car, once removed, will be semi-built with forged pistons, forged rods, upgrade cam, bisi valve spring, upgrade clutch and maybe a couple other things. This will be a long process and a lot of $$$$$ but hopefully it will be finished in under 3 years. I do plan to at least do the OBD1 conversion and turbo before the year ends. For now, I'm taking baby steps which means getting the spare engine ready.


This is when I first got the engine. Definitely not the prettiest
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/359/20433455812_f386f29a72_b.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/302/19821228483_72bf150507_b.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/418/20254124938_3a3a1f6f4b_b.jpg


After a bit of a wash
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/424/19819364324_26fc3bd05b_b.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/290/20254005818_36efda55d1_b.jpg


On the stand with the turbo manifold
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/270/20433498862_85bc729733_b.jpg


Nothing but straight water D:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/490/20433496912_57f173f943_b.jpg


One final wash
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[obdriver6]

This is when I opened her up....... I was not expecting that D:

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Since I new it was one of the valve stem seals was bad, I decide to replace all of them and at the same time clean it as much as I could

Thsi was a fun tool to use
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More than half way through, you can really tell the difference
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Finally done, it sure makes a difference
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Now into the bottom end. Again, not the greatest
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[obdriver6]

So far I have replace all the seals apart from the cam seal. I also need to weld a bung to the oil pan before I can put it back. While doing all that, I have receiving more goodies

Bisi valve springs and heat shield
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Turbo stuff
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Non-turbo stuff :D
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Here is how the turbo will be mounted. As you can see from the picture, I ran into a little problem. The motor mount needs to be moved since the bracket will not clear the turbo. I guess nothing is easy on a 3rd gen accord lol
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[Hazwan]

Nice! What did you to clean the head?

[Convenienze]

omg i cant wait for more. im still on a line between building a20 or building a b20v.. wish i could decide, lmao.

[87roach]

Great update man! It's certainly not the prettiest engine but you're doing a nice job with the cleanup and refresh.

Keep up the good progress.

[Rendon LX-i]

holly cow. To much goodies. Great work man

[Tdurr]

I just saw that you did poly shock bushings... what is tbe part number for that????? Its the ony rubber bushing i have left on my car...

[obdriver6]

Update: I have done a bit more to the engine but nothing major. I really need to finish this engine. That's all for now :(


Nice! What did you to clean the head?
Thanks! I just used a rag with carb cleaner :D


omg i cant wait for more. im still on a line between building a20 or building a b20v.. wish i could decide, lmao.
Always consider all the pros and cons between the A20 and B series. That's what I did


Great update man! It's certainly not the prettiest engine but you're doing a nice job with the cleanup and refresh.
Keep up the good progress.
Definitely not but it has gotten better. I just have to finish a couple more things but it should be done soon.


holly cow. To much goodies. Great work man
Thank you but I still need a couple more things


I just saw that you did poly shock bushings... what is tbe part number for that????? Its the ony rubber bushing i have left on my car...
I believe it was from a 96-00 civic but I don't remember the exact pt#

[obd0driver]

Nice cant wait to see fitment. I wonder how tight it is compared to mine

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[obdriver6]

Nice cant wait to see fitment. I wonder how tight it is compared to mine

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You'll have to wait a while cause the turbo stuff had to be pushed back. I did do a couple measurements and it looks like it will barely fit if I remove the front motor mount.

[obd0driver]

You'll have to wait a while cause the turbo stuff had to be pushed back. I did do a couple measurements and it looks like it will barely fit if I remove the front motor mount.
Yeah I came to this same conclusion as well. I've already pulled the fans and tested a slim fans. Youbmay have to go with one 10 or 12 inch fan for the cold side and the hot side would be to be a 10 inch or nothing at all.
Also I'm have a buddy that builds drift car make jess and I traction bar's soon. He's willing to make more then one and would work on both stock and swap motors. The traction should give you the room your looking for.

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