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
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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
So....where's the update?:lock:
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
Prelude steering wheel
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/4599/cimg1583z.jpg
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2039/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
oh there it is yay!
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2226/cimg1633t.jpg
I was hoping to get it in before anybody saw the thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShyBoyCA6
That's what he said.Quote:
Originally Posted by obdriver6
love the interior
Damn, I knew I should of put no HOMO at the end lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie
It's a bit dirty right now but later on I want to get some prelude seatsQuote:
Originally Posted by MessyHonda
Right now I'm working on a part for the bumper.......it's a secret
Well, my dad and me have been working on this for a while.
Before eeek!
http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/4490/cimg1558.jpg
I cut a piece off so it would bend better
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6755/cimg1586p.jpg
now it's looking much better
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8230/cimg1589h.jpg
I used this to straighten it out
http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/4323/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
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
Not to bad for my first time working with bondo
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1881/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
I added bondo later
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4690/cimg1630i.jpg
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4462/cimg1634o.jpg
I already painted it and I just need to install it........ after I fix the leak I found on the car yesterday
Who you calling a HOMO you HOMO. LOL:flip:
That's some nice work there. Where's the pic of it installed though? At least snap a test fit pic for us!
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Originally Posted by Dr_Snooz
hmmm...Quote:
Originally Posted by 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
If you see the hose is pretty bloated with a pin size whole
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6641/cimg1661h.jpg
old vs. the first one I put on
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/8845/cimg1665j.jpg
Got the pipes nice and clean, then put everything back YAY!
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/3191/cimg1664.jpg
http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/9331/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
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
Good job :)
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by 87roach
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://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2735/cimg1670e.jpg
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4610/cimg1671j.jpg
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/7933/cimg1672s.jpg
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4913/cimg1676y.jpg
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/5034/cimg1677j.jpg
I also installed some rear mud flaps
http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/3/cimg1673.jpg
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/7673/cimg1674.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/609/cimg1675z.jpg
it looks good. now all you have to do is drop the car couple inches
Deff looks likes some nice fun work man! Keep it up!
I know, I'll see if I can save enough money for a drop.Quote:
Originally Posted by MessyHonda
Thanks and I will, I have some more plans late on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tdurr
Keep us updated
i like the rims , what are they from ?
I have to say that's the first lip I've seen that looks right on these cars. Very nicely done!
I willQuote:
Originally Posted by Tdurr
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_spec...0&wheelimg=188Quote:
Originally Posted by gp02a0083
Thank you but I think the integra lip look good too, I just never found one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr_Snooz
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
This is how it turned out (you can see my thumb print on the side)
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/3953/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?
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.
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://img713.imageshack.us/img713/8128/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
Now I have to that 10 more time and put it back together.
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.
