Hash_man_se_i's 1988 EX-i sedan build

[Hash_man_Se_i]

The front end is ok, but the rear shocks can't keep up with the spring rate at all, and back end gets kind of sketchy when the springs fully unload... I can't wait to get rid of them. My old Tokico shocks H&R springs on my se-i rode a lot better. But then again it wasn't super low either... which has honestly gotten kind of old. Too many speedbumps and steep driveways.

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Well, small update... My aftermarket Integra clutch cable snapped the other week, it was literally hanging on by a steel thread. I replaced it with an OEM Honda 3g clutch cable for the time being so that I could get my car back on the road.

Fixed my PCV system with new hoses and a new valve and the car runs a lot better now, also did another oil change and trans fluid flush.

And lastly, I bought a full set of Koni's off of forum member ACE_14 so I will be keeping an eye out for those to show up in the next week or so, and be ordering a new spring/coil setup shortly as well. Drawings are also being sent off this week to have new top hats CNC'd by a friend.

The first IASCA competition of the season locally is also coming up in June, so I've got a few improvements to make before this happens.

[obdriver6]

New CNC top hats?

EDIT: Did you buy the new or used set of koni's?

[Hash_man_Se_i]

I wanted to buy the new Koni's but he had already put them on his car, so i bought the used ones. Better then nothing IMO... I keep blowing shitty aftermarket shocks.

As for the top hats, I have done some drawings and will have them input into cad or whatnot and run through a CNC machine. I will let you know how they turn out.

[87roach]

Are the hats any different? Will they be made with any adjustment? I hope the Koni's work out.

[247shuer247]

how long did the entire swap take to build ?

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Are the hats any different? Will they be made with any adjustment? I hope the Koni's work out.

I will keep you posted, still waiting to hear back from my buddy on these.

how long did the entire swap take to build ?

Well, it sat for a long freakin time... so overall it took over a year because I had another car and other priorities, but it could be done in much less time.

[Patboy]

Sweet ride!

[parkersnine]

Can you tell me how difficult it was to install the Mishmoto radiator and what modifications were needed? What year Crx radiator did you use? Perhaps you have a part number ?

[obdriver6]

Any new info on the top hats?

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Can you tell me how difficult it was to install the Mishmoto radiator and what modifications were needed? What year Crx radiator did you use? Perhaps you have a part number ?

I used the mishimoto full size rad for CRX's with a b16. The lower rad mount tabs needed to have the spot welds drilled out, and then rewelded to the lower rad support frame closer it. The sides of the rad bolt to the frame as well and it fits night and tight.

Any new info on the top hats?

I have been so busy lately with work, and now with moving cities again that we haven't gotten much done. However the drawings are with the machinist and we are working out details. I have him making a few things for my car at the same time.

[2ndGenGuy]

Oh man! I was wondering what happened! Well those are some big changes indeed! Good news for you then I assume?!

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Oh man! I was wondering what happened! Well those are some big changes indeed! Good news for you then I assume?!

Yea, I was so occupied with figuring out which decision to make, and planning things out, that I sort of forgot about 3geez for a bit. It is all good news for me, although working for Ferrari has been an amazing experience, this new job i feel is even better. The lower cost of living in Calgary, will mean more money for the accord too! lol.

Also, the Accord was awesome on the trip out... 1100km drive went really smooth, car drove great through the mountain pass, just needs a better alignment to try and fight some of bad tracking issues with big ruts in the road from semi's and such.

[87roach]

Headed back to Calgary?

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Headed back to Calgary?

Yea man, finishing packing up this week and heading back on Monday.

[MessyHonda]

you still need to meet up with cali members

[Hash_man_Se_i]

I know Messy!... One of these days I will make it happen

[Stealth]

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[Hash_man_Se_i]

Wow, clean car dude! I couldn't help but noticing, from when you bought the car, the pin-stripes were way off? I saw that you took the pin-stripes off later on, but was the car re-painted or something for the stripes to be so off like that?

Thanks... Car still has factory paint. The pinstripes were dealer installed at one point, look like shit so I took them off.

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Well, small updates on the Accord, but no pics right now. I will take some this weekend before it goes into hibernation for the winter!

However, I did move back to Calgary.. Good to be back home! New job, new house, and a new car!..., errr... Truck!!

I present to you... The BEST $500 car I have ever seen....





1990 4Runner SR5 V6, Auto, 31's, 300k kms... It has some issues, but it starts easy every time, and runs like a champ!

[A18A]

can't go wrong there for $500. i would've bought it too

[Civic Accord Honda]

i still envy your 4 runner haha

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Haha thanks CAH and A18A. The 4Runner is running like a champ, needs some love but it will get it in due time. The best part of this though, is that because the 4Runner is on the streets it means I can put the Accord into hibernation and hopefully get some work done on it.

This past weekend we had some really warm weather so I braved the long ass line ups at the car wash and gave the Accord a nice bath before putting her away in the garage. I haven't taken pics of it in quite some time, so here some are... Since my last set of pics I haven't done a lot, still sorting out suspension height and such, I did however get my JDM rear spoiler mounted, and I love how it looks. Really completes the outside of this car I think. Now I just need a teg front lip, put all my mudflaps back on, and I'll be set.

And yes, me and the guys at work are already coming up with some fresh ideas for the Accord for spring. I have a few tricks up my sleeve














The Accord's new home for the winter!

[MessyHonda]

yeah the black JDM duckbill really does flow with our cars. welcome to the club

[A18A]

it looks very JDM with that spoiler