1986 Australian hatch- First post!

[wh1skea]

I remember there being a conversation a while back about whether they really existed or not. I guess we now know they do.

[Australian 86]

Lol really!? I do admit that the preludes were much more popular here, but I doubt that the hatches are as rare as you think, remember england japan and newzealand are all rhd just to name a few. But yeah the ludes here were epically popular, I was driving in my accord for about half an hour the other day and I saw 5 3g preludes!
Thanks for your comments guys,i didn't think my car looked that that tight yet, but then it has come a long way since I bought it, I'll put up some old photos.
do you recon that the wheels suit the car? I'm pretty happy with them... And at some stage I might spray them white when I have all my bumpers done.

[Australian 86]

lol i was just mulling over the possibility of getting a spoiler (possibly one i made myself from alloy and sprayed)/ trunk lip/ window louvers, and i came across this hilarious thread https://www.3geez.com/forum/showthrea...t=29297&page=3
Hope you guys who haven't already read, or participated in it, enjoy!
What do you guys think about a little rear end bling?
I know that most people aren't a fan of alloy spoilers, but i think i could make one myself that when sprayed, should keep the cars dignity...

[wh1skea]

England and Japan got the Aerodeck instead of the hatchback, though.

[Australian 86]

REALLY! so... wow, so pretty much the only hatchback RHD cars in world are in NZ and Australia... Isn't there some European countries that use RHD... Switzerland??? ooooh but i think they changed around the 90's...
Anyway! i have a rare car!!! yayyyyy!

[wh1skea]

Mainland Europe also got the Aerodeck instead of the hatch. So, yeah, North American, Australia and New Zealand seem to be the only recipient of the hatchback. And Oz and NZ seem to have the only RHD model (which, as stated earlier, were thought to be a myth by most).

I too am an 86 Hatchback owner, btw. Mine is the Graphite Grey LXi in my signature.

[2oodoor]

REALLY! so... wow, so pretty much the only hatchback RHD cars in world are in NZ and Australia... Isn't there some European countries that use RHD... Switzerland??? ooooh but i think they changed around the 90's...
Anyway! i have a rare car!!! yayyyyy!

extremely rare dude not just a little rare, this is the first one Ive ever seen and as far as I know there are no others on this board.

[87roach]

Holy shit.

[charliekuney]

I don't care what anyone says, Phoenix Red is definitely one of the hottest colors these cars came in. Just if LX-i's or SE-i's had that option.

[Australian 86]

Wow thanks for all the positive comments guys! when I first got the car I thought it was pretty shit (and it did look pretty bad...) But as I've done it up it's grown on me more and more! I really like the fact I have a good looking cart, but not so good that I don't want to do anything to it.
I always flash the girls down the road so they can see the lights go up... Wow that sounds sus...

[charliekuney]

I think it's weird that your front wipers are reversed, but your back on is normal (to us).

[Australian 86]

ok here is my latest "investment" in the car;
New number plates!!! (yes they are edited to 666-666, i dont want the cops rocking up to my house just because i have pissed someone off and put an "illegal" air filter on...)

I have had some issues with their placement, but i posted it here;
https://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75813

What do you guys think of the plates though???

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[Australian 86]

Ok, I was going to ask you guys if these were a good deal, but then i noticed i could get free postage so i just bought these to keep with my original design; to attempt to steal ideas from Naf's 2.0i-16.
I have decided to go ahead and order some decals, and start to rock the red/ white paint scheme.
I just ordered these (in white) for US$29 posted (which works out even better here because our dollar is so strong atm (i got them for under $28!))
I'm sure i will use less than half of them, even with my badges shaved, but its good to be able to have the flexibility to choose many different sizes...
here's the link;
http://www.extreemedecals.com/defaul...eqskudatarq=63
Thanks!

[Australian 86]

Can anyone help me with my number plate issue that I have posted (link above)?

[Australian 86]

No replies on anything??? do you think the decals or the number plates were a good buy???

[Australian 86]

Hey, what do people think about powder coated/ painted muffler tips... ricey???

Im considering, once i have resprayed my car, shaved the badges, and put the white honda decals on, getting a muffler tip, taking it down to the powdercoating place, and getting it done in white to match the decals...
I would get the rims done too, but i CBFD getting the tyres off...

Whaddaya think?

[Australian 86]

OK i really want to start a project thread now because i feel i've overstayed my welcome in the newbie area.
untill... i noticed that you have to be a paying member to post a project thread... If i get a 3 month membership, and then it expires, does this mean my thread disappears, or i can't write in it any more???
It would be good if another member could make a thread for newbies to post their thread in, but then i guess it defeats the purpose of having paying members... :p i hate being a poor student