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    Lowering question

    Hey guys, new to 3 geez, litterlly just got my first 3rd gen its a 86, 4 dr with the a20a3 carbd, it has the set of mesh wheels on it and i was wondering if someone could give me a reference as to how they look when painted and with smaller tires, also i am looking for some coil overs or some lowering springs, but im 17 and my money is tight, thanks for looking.



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    Re: Lowering question

    you have a a20a1 if its carbed
    a20a3 is the fuel injected version

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    Re: Lowering question

    ah well a20a1, sorry, i never got to read the code on the block yet, the car isnt currently here yet.

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    Re: Lowering question

    dropzone has coilovers for our car fpr 107 + shipping. dont buy any of the ebay coilovers or springs unless the say 86-89 accord... anything else wont be a perfect fit and will ride like shit. i honestly think the meshies look good stock not painted and with a nice drop they will tuck very nicely will lower profile tires.since your moneys tight what i would do is buy the dropzones, ride on stock struts while u save money that way when they do blow (which with a decent drop is inevitable) you can buy some better aftermarket struts. but just remember if you buy the ebay stuff that saves you 50$, you will end up spending more buying good stuff because of how bad the ride will be... unless you just love a shitty ride lol
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    Re: Lowering question

    Quote Originally Posted by 88lxi-shortram View Post
    dropzone has coilovers for our car fpr 107 + shipping. dont buy any of the ebay coilovers or springs unless the say 86-89 accord... anything else wont be a perfect fit and will ride like shit. i honestly think the meshies look good stock not painted and with a nice drop they will tuck very nicely will lower profile tires.since your moneys tight what i would do is buy the dropzones, ride on stock struts while u save money that way when they do blow (which with a decent drop is inevitable) you can buy some better aftermarket struts. but just remember if you buy the ebay stuff that saves you 50$, you will end up spending more buying good stuff because of how bad the ride will be... unless you just love a shitty ride lol

    thanks alot man, yeah i perfer the quality over price. and i tend to stay away from most ebay thing's ive seen and heard nothing but terrible things about ebay coil overs. but i appriciate all the help man really got a good foundation set in my mind atm.

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    Re: Lowering question

    88 lxi:
    shortram, msd blaster 2 coil, lowered 2.5" in the rear 3" in the front, stripped because race car XD

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    Re: Lowering question

    Hey man, thanks for all the help i really do appriciate it. i got the car home today. Needless to say the motor is gonna need some work. she blowing oil like a bitch. and i am pretty sure its running like it has some sort of vacum leak some where.

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    Re: Lowering question

    Do you know where it blows oilfrom? Also spray some starter fluid or something like that around the vaccum lines and see if idle does something different if it does the a leak if not it's fine. I'd jump on that oil problem before it becomes a huge problem
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