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    CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    guess whos back? back again? cah is back! in a 3gee again! na na na nana na na na na LOL

    sold my 95 accord. went to the Bay area to buy phrenologys coupe his old build thread can be found here https://www.3geez.com/forum/accord-pi...logys-lxi.html
    had 119k miles when i picked her up! its a 4 on the floor fuel injected 88 lxi with factory leather! has cupholders and arm rest !

    anyway time for pics!

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread




    step dads 5th gen, my 3rd gen, random 4th gen





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    1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    currently she is sitting in garage with the transmission removed just replaced the clutch, rear main seal, flywheel. need to put the trans back in! will post more pics in a day or 2 along with updates. dont have to upload any atm

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    Super congrats on a very clean ride! What are your plans for it? You said it's a four on the floor? Is that because 5th gave up? Looks like your painting skills will come in handy on the trunk lid.

    Good to have you back my friend.
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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    those wheels are (Y) looks like a good start for a project

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    Zomg Del Taco! They used to be here hundreds of years ago, I miss them. All we have is real Mexical restraunts and taco smell (bell) both are hit and miss depending on location.
    That sales invoice! That was a lot of $$$ for a car in tbe 80's. I cant believe that guy gave up his coupe, well it goes to a good home for sure

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    We got Del Taco here in Oregon, sorry you aren't able to enjoy their taco-ey goodness.

    Nice car CAH

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    looks nice. keep us updated

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

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    Hey! your lxi looks just like mines. I just installed some added feature and removed some old ones.
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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    You know what i have to say about this build man, but i figured id show my face in the 3geez thread. I hope you got it runnin properly, post more pics damnit!
    170 156.5km | 12 348.6km

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr_Snooz View Post
    Super congrats on a very clean ride! What are your plans for it? You said it's a four on the floor? Is that because 5th gave up? Looks like your painting skills will come in handy on the trunk lid.

    Good to have you back my friend.
    Thanks snooz! , plans are to make her good and reliable before anything else! haven't thought much passed that!. yeah 5th gear is a 2nd neutral, the other gears all shift like butter so ill be replacing the 5th gear on this trans when i get around to that!.

    i wont be painting this one! gonna try and bring the paint back to life with some clay baring and a good wax and polish. but later on i will have a pro paint job done!.

    it feels good to be back! i feel so at home in this car :TU:

    Quote Originally Posted by 2oodoor View Post
    Zomg Del Taco! They used to be here hundreds of years ago, I miss them. All we have is real Mexical restraunts and taco smell (bell) both are hit and miss depending on location.
    That sales invoice! That was a lot of $$$ for a car in tbe 80's. I cant believe that guy gave up his coupe, well it goes to a good home for sure
    Del taco is much tasty! taco hell is nasty (N) . and yeah she was expensive new for her time! but considering it has factory leather and all the bells and whistles i can see why!

    phernolgy was sad to sale her and liked it better then his current car but he didn't have the time or place to fix her up and he found it sad seeing her rotting away on a curb. shes back on the road now though!
    Quote Originally Posted by niles View Post
    We got Del Taco here in Oregon, sorry you aren't able to enjoy their taco-ey goodness.

    Nice car CAH
    Thanks

    Quote Originally Posted by MessyHonda View Post
    looks nice. keep us updated
    Thanks messy . and will do! ... hey wanna trade your b-series for a a-series?
    Quote Originally Posted by mint89 View Post

    Hey! your lxi looks just like mines. I just installed some added feature and removed some old ones.
    they could be twins! yours looks clean as well!
    Quote Originally Posted by Ayeobe View Post
    You know what i have to say about this build man, but i figured id show my face in the 3geez thread. I hope you got it runnin properly, post more pics damnit!
    no pics never! haha j/p


    anywho some updates

    clutch, flywheel, rear main seal, rod bearings, main bearings, oil pan gasket, oil, has all been replaced. new asin timing belt kit just came in the mail today along with cam seal and front main seal. waiting on my new radiator hoses to show up and it will be time to get back to work. was up late night changing the clutch on my step dads 95 accord as well....and have to do his timing belt soon as well! gonna be 2 like new accords sitting in the driveway soon haha..


    got some videos of her though!


    first video
    my new car! quick overview 1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe - YouTube

    2nd video
    Driving my new car!! 1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe - YouTube

    1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    tons of pics i havent posted on here. time to get posting! post 1 of 3

    Interior shots






    stock CD player that works

    pressure washed bay


    clean aluminum

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    post 2 of 3
    spare wheels

    installed

    paint

    old factory speakers


    5th gear set

    prelude wheel

    still need to paint rear rim had a flat when i did the others didnt want tier shop to scratch new paint up lol. waiting for good weather and time




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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    Car's looking good, but I think I like the Enkeis better.
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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr_Snooz View Post
    Car's looking good, but I think I like the Enkeis better.
    Thanks snooz! i also like the enkies but the tires on them are far from being safe for anything beyond a quick trip to the store. and the tires on the LS meshies are brand new falkens. I want to try and find some oldschool blade style rims in 15s! then i can just swap my tires over . but new engine must come first

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    Well, with Falkens they'll be as bad as the others in about 10k miles. LOL
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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr_Snooz View Post
    Well, with Falkens they'll be as bad as the others in about 10k miles. LOL
    LOL . well i got about 30-40k (in 6 months haha) out of a set of falkens on my old civic. it was out of alignment and lowered as well.. lol the tires came with the car only had 3k miles when i got it. and do grip the canyons ! . unfortunately i had to get one replaced with a no name used tire due to a blow out going threw a flooded out road.

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    I lov these car. I have a 89 LXI just like ypurs. I added Daytime running LEDs, LED mirrors, and fender turn light. I remove that funky ant and added a shark fin gave it a clean paint and new dual axaust pipes. Enjoy

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    ^^ u need to start a build thread! lol i like the little mods you have did.

    and CAH, do u have a full sei int? cuz im jelly.

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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    Ok, my curiosity was biting hard about the hood/grill trim. I did some googling and found out they came from a 1986-87 Accord. Grrr. Ashame the hood pieces aren't the same or I'd switch mine in a heartbeat. LoL Hmm I wonder if the 88-89 EDM Vigor hood pieces would work with it. LOL
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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    Quote Originally Posted by TNTumbler View Post
    Ok, my curiosity was biting hard about the hood/grill trim. I did some googling and found out they came from a 1986-87 Accord. Grrr. Ashame the hood pieces aren't the same or I'd switch mine in a heartbeat. LoL Hmm I wonder if the 88-89 EDM Vigor hood pieces would work with it. LOL
    yeah i switched the grille, headlight eyelids and marker lights to the 86-87 accord sedan style. i just always liked them better myself lol



    updates on accord you may ask? well i drove her to work a couple times...otherwise not much
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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    Have you decided on how to fix the driver door panel where the covering is torn on the lock end of the door? I noticed it in a pic you posted on 3/27/14. I have that same issue.
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    Re: CAH: 1988 Accord LXI Coupe buildthread

    nope lol still the same. doesnt bother me THAT much since it cant be seen when the door is shut. but one day ill get to fixing it!

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