thnx, glad to run into people who love the 1st gen also!! i was gonna go to the show, but i really want to finish the trunk to oem, and re-do my rims.Originally Posted by vipspiffy
thnx, glad to run into people who love the 1st gen also!! i was gonna go to the show, but i really want to finish the trunk to oem, and re-do my rims.
thnk you.. im going to try and take some more pics this weekend with better camera=)
thnx man.. love the carb set up on your 2g. was there a gain, and can you still run a/c with that set-up??Nice ride! AOM worthy
Man i want one so bad. Seen one that same color for sale on the roadside once. I didnt act fast enough
thnx, as far as the ride height im not sure... its about 4inch's off the ground, and the lowest i can go with the hacked stock springs just to have a CRAPPY ride, any more coils cut is a SHITTY ride!! i went through about 4 sets of springs experimenting with ride height and ride comfort this is the balance i found... i wish i could go lower to be honest, she looks sick on the ground with the body sitting on the wheels=) the wheels are old school 3piece volks with a production date from 1981. they are 13x6, not sure of the offset. i put the smallest 13" tire i could find so i could get that stretched look.
[QUOTE=haridev;900338]dude, love your car man. i know you'l enjoy yourself on 1geez. its an amazing site with lot of friends. as for your car, love your steering wheel and body colour. truely and amazing restoration job. also neat that you decided to shave the belt trim on the doors and around the trunk. its cool. i noticed that your metering is in mph/kmh and has lots of extras. i'm guessing the car is an automatic with power steering? good luck and regards, dev
and yeah, welcome to 1geez.com[/QUOTE
thnx, your car is looking great too! the car is a 5speed with p/s and a/c... cant wait to start swapping info with you 1g guys!! i like those bumpers you guys have out in malaysia, are parts still available out that way?? wouldnt mind getting a clean set=)
Last edited by 81vintyminty; 09-17-2008 at 07:36 PM.
True That!
not sure of the offset, the stickers are missing from the inner wheel. if i had to guess i would say around +25?.. i got the valve cover p-coated myself.. its a candy apple(thought it went good with the green ext)
are bumpers still avaiable out your way??
Just spotted you got rid of the ugly American rear side markers too. NICE,
Frt as well?
Obviously I eliminated my frt-side indicators but thankfully never had the rear.
Still wanting to lower mine but will probably just bring the frt down to match rear wheel/arch relationship.
What about cutting indicator holes in a rear bumper for a pseudo Non-US style frt bumper? Finding good ones can be a challenge.
Last edited by 79cord; 09-17-2008 at 09:31 PM.
What's the lug pattern on those wheels? Did you get wheel adapters or find some that were already 4x120? Or did you convert the hubs to 4x100?
Beautiful Accord
2004-2011?
They are still available as new, non genuine Honda though. But yeah your front end would be better without those bumpers
And definately AOM worthy!
yes as hazwan said you can get them new. in my case i got a really good condition second hand front bumper. Japan OEM though. i prefered a used unit as japan bumpers are far stronger than the taiwan version. i recently realised that my rear bumper may be a taiwan part. i think the previous owner must have replaced it. its really soft. it basically pulls back into place. but as what Hazwan said, the Malaysian spec front bumper is worth it as it would look great on your ride. it isnt all that expensive. my dad replace the front bumper on my earlier accord for around USD$50 about 10 years ago. doubt it has gone up much. but im pretty sure, in sum garage, they would have the OEM Japanese NOS bumpers. regards, dev
life is only what you make of it...
my dad with our 81' accord...
Honda Accord 1981
Mercedes 190E 1988
Volkwagen 1200 1971
MSN: [email protected]
YM: [email protected]
i tried to find low offset in 4x120 and it was nearly impossible.. found some wheels for old mazda's but the offsets where too low. so i just bought these 4x114 and had them professionally redrilled to 4x120.
thnx guys.. so are the aftermarket bumpers complete with the center molding and the end caps or just the the chrome part of the bumper?? im definatley interested in those jdm style bumpers... ..where can i look into getting a set?? are there still used parts available out there from wrecking yards and what not? i still run into 1st gen accords out here if you guys are in need of any parts or just want usdm parts =) any info on bumpers would be great!!!... i love the tubing on the top of your bumpers.They are still available as new, non genuine Honda though. But yeah your front end would be better without those bumpers
And definately AOM worthy!
Last edited by 81vintyminty; 09-18-2008 at 02:21 PM.
i hear you on the quality of oem versus taiw. do you have access to second hand bumpers?? even 99 percent of the bumpers i found out here are damaged in some way..(im still trying to find clean undamaged fr, bumper end caps, have the rear already).. like i told hazwan, if your looking for any parts or usdm parts let me know. is your cluster the same as jdm version?? i wouldnt mind one of those also =)
as wat was mentioned by 79ccord, try getting another good rear bumper and cut out the holes for the signal lamps. it is very nice of you to get the usdm parts for hazwan n i but the customs and paperwork would be a pain. if you do find your way to malaysia, do let me know. i could hook you up with some parts as there are many 1geez where i live. i can could around 10 a day. as for the cluster. u mean the meters? mine is in kmh only and i think hazwan has a few laying around. but its the same issue, customs and postal dangers. i myself wouldnt mind looking around for some parts for you. anyway warm regards and cya, dev....
life is only what you make of it...
my dad with our 81' accord...
Honda Accord 1981
Mercedes 190E 1988
Volkwagen 1200 1971
MSN: [email protected]
YM: [email protected]
Used parts are available, at least the last time I went to the JY they had like 5 Accords there. If you are lucky you might get some JDM parts.
As for the cluster, Im sure there is slight difference between ours and JDM version. And we never had true 81 cluster (still had the earlier warning lights with words instead of pictorial). And our local 81 never came with your cool 81 tails. I'd love to get a set of those and your side mirrors, but shipping would rape me.
just as hazwan said. getting the bumpers isnt the issue. a good body shop and some chrome plating could do wonders. however the export and customs would kill!!..hehe... taiwan parts are still everywhere but as i mentioned earlier, quality is an issue. also the jdm cluster as what hazwan mentioned would be different, however finding a jdm car isnt that easy in malaysia as well, though there have been several direct import 1geez with the quad square light set up running around my town. if its the kmh cluster your after than thats another story. as i said earlier, i think hazwan has a few lying around i presume... neway, do ask hazwan if he might have it. they guy has a mini 1g store in his home. hehe.... he even has 3 p.steering racks for the 1gee simply laying around in his garage. but i really dig your mph meter. it looks cool! very old school. however i suspect the speed sensor might be different as the speedo on the mph set up you have has a max of 140kmh from what i saw but the kmh has it up to 170kmh. do check it out.....regards, dev
life is only what you make of it...
my dad with our 81' accord...
Honda Accord 1981
Mercedes 190E 1988
Volkwagen 1200 1971
MSN: [email protected]
YM: [email protected]
Yup, there is a gain with the 32/36. Its not mind-blowing but you can feel a difference. For performance though, I'd go with a 38/38 (synchronous). 2ndGenGuy has that setup on his car i believe.
As for the a/c, it will work but it'll bring the idle down, nobody here (that i know of) has adapted the a/c idle-up to a weber. I started to try it but got caught up in some other stuff and haven't gotten back to it.
Hi,
Awesome car you have there. I've been wanting a 80-81 1st gen Accord to do exactly what you've done with yours. Green is my favorite color from those cars too. Props man, it looks gorgeous! I registered just to tell you that.
When you're done with it, let me know. We'd be interested in featuring it in Japanese Nostalgic Car. http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/
Hey you didn't happen to find this car off of a link from a Jalopnik comment did you?
thanks for the kudo's man!! i will def. let you know when the car is ready. just checked out that website and that shit is definatley up my alley.. clean vintage japanese!!! is that your site, you located in cali??
Dude congrats on the possible magazine entry! I'll have to pick up a copy of that magazine when it comes out!
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