Updates! So, I've had this system for a little while now, but pictures!
Installed center vents, new deck!
Random bay shots.
Yes, I got lazy with the power cable and went through the door, but Mike was nice enough to show me the one hole in the firewall behind the air filter that nothing else goes through!
Bump for motivation. I haven't even put 5k miles on my car since the year started... It still needs some work, like the front lower control arm bushings and rotors, but it still runs and drives nice.
Along with the upper camshaft seal, inner distributor seal, fuel-injector o-rings, timing belt and head gasket, I think I might do a nice exhaust (no emissions after September = straight pipe!) and cold air intake, as well as getting the windows tinted eventually.
I'm not going to put too much effort into this car as the body's condition does not satisfy me. I want to find a mint coupe before I indulge myself in a real project.
gl man, after i pay off my miata im either going to buy another miata for a project or another 3g coupe. i miss my coupe so much i wish i never had to sell it...
I <3 My CA6
New toy for dad. We traded his '96 Ranger XLT with 340k for this '89 LX-i sedan that rolled over 160k on the way home!
It does have some problems that need taken care of immediately:
- Brake pedal goes to floor. Fluid was almost gone, but after being filled the brake pedal only saw so much relief.
- Weird lack-of power when you first start off in first gear (automatic) and only right after the car is started. The car will hesitate and be gutless for a second, then it will "catch" and run normal for the rest of the time. It only does this when the car is first started and put into drive. Never happens after that and it doesn't happen all the time.
- The second spark plug from the driver's side is loose.
- Eventually a head gasket because the gasket is on the outside of the block...
- Removal of cold air intake and exhaust tip (to be replaced with factory equipment).
Since these pictures were taken, I have:
- Cleaned the car considerably. The interior is much better.
- Replaced front bumper, turn signals, fog light covers, corners, and grill.
- Miscellaneous small parts replaced.
It's amazing that the car only cranks once or twice before starting. Doesn't smoke, doesn't leak. All windows, lights and electronics work.
Now for what everyone else really wants...
the auto trans fluid is often disregarded as a maintenance item. Hows it shift on the freeway. Do you have to let up on the gas for it to shift or is it smooth as butter? I would start with changing all fluids, PS, Brake since you need to bleed anyways, coolant, auto trans fluid and don't be a cheap skate even though its dads car, always use Honda fluids for auto and PS at least.
For a trade for any ford, that's a great trade. good deal. I'm sure you'll have it sparkling in a few days.
The car is clean now, and we took it to Honda for the first oil change so we could get a decent look at what the car needs from their perspective. Luckily, the list is even shorter than my car. It shifts fine on the road and on the freeway, no lag or jumpy shifts.
The whole cloth part of the interior (seats, door panels, rear deck, carpet) were shot because the previous owner(s) had dogs, kids and quite the nicotine addiction. Took some OxyDeep and a shopvac to get it pretty good, but I'll have to go over the whole inside again to get it perfect.
Honda also said the rear sway bar needs new bushings, and that Honda no longer produces or even has a stock of the part. Any aftermarket choices? Other than that and what's listed above, the car is just dirty and needs small interior and exterior things.
There is alot of information on the site for using the 4th gen accord rear bar. I have a legend/vigor rear bar. Im not sure which it is from since it came from another member
Oh nice a monterey green 3g!Have you thought about upgrading to a vigor rear sway bar?
^ I have, but not really. It's my father's commuter car so he doesn't really need or want upgrades. Turns out the bushings aren't bad on the sway bar...the bar is literally broken off the chassis. It needs brake work primarily.
I picked myself up a nice set of mud flaps for my coupe! Finally. Next time I go back I'm getting at least two Integra lips.
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1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.
Awesome dude. Did you get stung? :P
I did not! The wasps were quite tame. I should be going back soon to get miscellaneous parts, but specifically Integra lips for both cars and rear mud flaps for the sedan. I should probably post some more updated pictures of the sedan because it looks WAY better than those above.
Both cars need work but first I need money.
Hmm, I was hoping to pick up one of those Integra lips too...
Well, not much of an update, but the mudflaps are installed.I'm paying my mechanic nephew $400 to do the timing belt, head and valve cover gaskets, water pump, fuel-injectors and whatever the fuck else I can find for him to do.
I'll update with pictures of both cars tomorrow!
Sorry charlie! i ordered the last rear bushings after winter was over...
I'll see if my old ones are still around, they wern't actually bad, but there were noises i had to get rid of and the rear bushings were the likely suspect. I was wrong D:
170 156.5km | 12 348.6km
Pics!
Noaw. How you been char
200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC
Sorry guys, it's been a busy week. I finally have a job again and I work anywhere from 40 to 80 hours a week. Pictures this weekend, weather permitting.
Easy horn upgrade?
Hella Dual Tones!
Currently in the process of trading my car for a 1988 BMW 750iL. Updates in the morning.
wat why ><
1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.
you should've gone with an 86-89 3 series coupe charlie mane or a w123 merc!!
but nice upgrade nonetheless
w123 wagon FTW!!!
1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.
Time for an upgrade.Originally Posted by Civic Accord Honda
E30's are too small but I still really like them. I was on the market for an E32 or E34.
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