New OzHonda Prelude Owner, Sydney

[Squalled]

Hey guys,

I'm Squalled and I own a 1998 Honda Prelude VTIR, 5 Speed. It has at the moment 201000 kms and I bought it just over 4 months ago with nearly 196000. It has an exhaust, interior and some exterior LEDs, lightened flywheel, 17 inch Sabeth king wheels rolling on Kumho tyres and has a few stickers. Main reason I joined the forum is to view other Honda's eventually share mine and also to ask questions and get advise. Will upload a pic of my car soon.

[Squalled]

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/IMAG05301_zps328f2581.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/IMAG0528_zps9a148c68.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/IMAG0527_zps1ccc44b4.jpg

Also has a 12 inch clarion sub, clarion head unit and a option audio mono amp.

*pics taken before stickers were added*

[curtis265]

nice rims mang

welcome abourd

[Squalled]

nice rims mang

welcome abourd

Thanks mate. Glad to be

[Jasemas]

Nice 'lude
How does the vtec feel?

[Matt88]

Nice ride mate. I've always like this shape.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Welcome abourd Squalled.

Is it a manual lude mang?

[Jasemas]

It's manual
No atf cooler lines

Edit: And clutch cylinder

[Squalled]

Thanks guys. Yeah it's a manual and VTEC is very smooth and pulls heaps good.

[Squalled]

Thanks to curtis265 a new addition is to be added today and will post pictures.

[Renaissance_x]

hello welcome to ozhonda.

[curtis265]

yissss the grills look good - replacing that cheapo looking grill is good haha

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/roflcurtis/IMG_20120620_214951.jpg

[RenzokukenJ]

Definitely does

Nice Lude m8 I got same color

[Squalled]

Thanks Renzokuken. Yeah it will transform the look of it. Can't wait although my car is extremely dirty :(

[Jasemas]

Dirty boy!

[RenzokukenJ]

Thanks Renzokuken. Yeah it will transform the look of it. Can't wait although my car is extremely dirty :(

Are you on prelude australia?

Lots of good info on there, though it being mostly dead, with a few members clutching at the life of the forum

[Squalled]

Yeah have been on there. As you said pretty dead though.

As promised. Here is a before an after. Excuse the dirtiness.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/10259736_745031182203817_8037986597465407896_n_zps 8b8bebf7.jpg
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/10313367_745031255537143_1759088186323074586_n_zps 73c530a4.jpg

[Jasemas]

Whoa
It let's everyone know
it's a prelude :P

[Squalled]

Better than people coming up to me and saying nice skyline -.-

[Jasemas]

But it says 'prelude' on the back
So people are a bit retarded

[Squalled]

Yeah and the Honda badges too. My Prelude letter has being taken off and smoothed and re-painted too. Still looks nothing like any Skyline though.

[RenzokukenJ]

Some AUDM models don't have the prelude badging

[Squalled]

Oh. Didn't know that. Mine is most likely one of them.

[RenzokukenJ]

Yeah I have 2 which are the same lol

[EKVTIR-T]

Yeah have been on there. As you said pretty dead though.

As promised. Here is a before an after. Excuse the dirtiness.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/10259736_745031182203817_8037986597465407896_n_zps 8b8bebf7.jpg
please consider painting the rocket cover,yours is very ratshit

it will enhance the engine room when its freshly painted again


http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/1766/img1671yr0.jpg

[RenzokukenJ]

please consider painting the rocket cover,yours is very ratshit

it will enhance the engine room when its freshly painted again


http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/1766/img1671yr0.jpg

Fakk dat looks groce

I chipped the paint off mine from air compressor, bad feels

[EKVTIR-T]

red is more type R style m8

[curtis265]

yeah rocket cover is the best

especially if you can get the wrinkle right

[EKVTIR-T]

wrinkley rocket yeah

[RenzokukenJ]

red is more type R style m8

Jdm stylish

[Squalled]

Don't worry it's getting done when I have time and I got something a little different in mind then just the usual red on H22's.

[Jasemas]

Pant it a Blue top
To fool everyone you have H23 VTEC
More torque nomsayin'

[Squalled]

But people can just read my engine code. Doing something completely different for a Prelude, well I think it is.

[RenzokukenJ]

Pant it a Blue top
To fool everyone you have H23 VTEC
More torque nomsayin'


But people can just read my engine code. Doing something completely different for a Prelude, well I think it is.

Fukin lmzooooooo

[u mad?]

Red rocket

[curtis265]

But people can just read my engine code. Doing something completely different for a Prelude, well I think it is.


i don't think it matters that's it's a prelude

but i'm sure it'll be pretty neat
(http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?181918-Hydrographics)

[Squalled]

^^ Exactly :D

[Squalled]

UPDATES :)

Have now got X-Force 4-2-1 stainless steel headers, 2.5" mild steel catback, 100 cell high flow cat to a twinloop. Have also installed an Injen cold air intake. Have some other plans coming soon. Have ordered some X-Mas goodies :). Other than that, I will be looking at changing my suspension soon, some other minor mods and just maintaining the car for the rest of my ownership.

Here are some pics just taken after a wash today.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/2014-12-14171319_zps48b8efd2.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/2014-12-14171139_zpsf2cd077d.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/2014-12-14171118_zpsc003fb0c.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/2014-12-14171426_zps7df10e4e.jpg

[EKVTIR-T]

How is the feels after exhaust mods?

[curtis265]

ooh that exhaust looks great! Make sure you keep it clean!!

Grill also looks top notch there ;)

[Squalled]

How is the feels after exhaust mods?

Feels really responsive and seems to pull a lot harder in mid to top end. It seems to rev out nicer and wants to rev up higher.


ooh that exhaust looks great! Make sure you keep it clean!!

Grill also looks top notch there ;)

Thanks man. Polish the intake and headers almost every week at the moment :). HAHAHA all thanks to you man.

[Squalled]

So this finally happened. Will be sanding back the letters some time in the coming week or so.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2014-12-141713471_zps828383d0.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-01-17102144_zps5b02fc75.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-01-17110712_zps82311417.jpg

Paint been stripped off.
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-01-17113642_zps137665c4.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-01-17152953_zpsfaf39a3b.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-01-17161914_zpse0a8171f.jpg

So much better and with a spoon oil cap. :)
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-01-17164650_zps26e5bbe8.jpg

[EKVTIR-T]

nice one,looks much more tidy

[Jasemas]

Ooo that is a nice blue
what's the paint code sir?

[Squalled]

Thanks EKVTIR-T and Jasemas. Not sure of the colour code as I used a VHT engine enamel. It has a glossy finish with a metallic look on the cap. If I find the colour code I'll let you know :).

EDIT:

http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/anodized/

Here is the paint I used if anyone is curious :)

[Squalled]

UPDATES:

For Christmas, my parents got me some fog lights and with the assistance of a good friend, they were in and looking great. Yes it's a replica kit but it's working great.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-02-13%2007.59.54_zpslap2dwbi.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-02-13%2010.14.27_zps0eyv2gwx.jpg

So in early February I was lucky enough to purchase a set of Koni Yellow Sports adjustable shocks with Eibach Ground Control sleeves. I'm not too sure of the spring rates but it is currently set on the hardest all round and doesn't feel to harsh at all. Got them for a bargain too :)

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-02-04%2019.28.12_zpscpsfz2bi.jpg

Didn't get too many pictures during the install.
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-02-14%2010.31.59_zps4hfp6hsr.jpg

Before:

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-02-14%2008.51.12_zps5uoy3ocq.jpg

After:

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-02-14%2014.30.36_zps5pchfdl5.jpg

After been very lazy I finally decided to give the engine a slight clean. Got a lot of the oil off the gearbox area. Also did the usual polishing of the intake and headers.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-03-14%2014.57.10_zps9rsnovvf.jpg

Most recently I have got carbon bezel for my cluster installed. After some slight modifications to the smaller rings, it turned out very nice.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-03-14%2015.08.43_zpsgxccdmtj.jpg


As you may remember, I was rolling on some King Sabeth 17x7 wheels since I bought my car.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-02-14%2014.30.36_zps5pchfdl5.jpg

I recently found some wheels I was interested in and luckily enough, I got them. Say hello to the Buddy Club P1's 17x7.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-03-21%2012.27.41_zpsk9mroz2t.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/2015-03-21%2012.53.34_zpsowjjzq8v.jpg

I have since raised the car a little since the new suspension install but, I'm currently experimenting with different heights.

I have just sold my old wheels last night after only a day on gumtree :). They will be going on a Accord Euro. Will miss the old wheels.

Some other plans for this year are to get my rear engine mount installed and fix oil leaks. I have some other ideas in mind but whether they happen or not, is a different story.

[u mad?]

Looks choice

[RenzokukenJ]

When it's time to change your tyres, get some 215/45, will fill the guards up nicely

[Squalled]

Looks choice

Thanks u mad?


When it's time to change your tyres, get some 215/45, will fill the guards up nicely

I'm going to to lower the front a little bit more this week. I'm already running 215/45 tyres. Exactly like my old wheels.

[Squalled]

Last Thursday, my car was unfortunately involved in an accident.

I have got as many parts off as possible and unfortunately today I have found out she has been written off.

I will upload some pictures when I can.

I'd really like to thank everyone for their help, advice and kind words!

[RenzokukenJ]

Aww shiet m8 das not it

What's next?

[Squalled]

Not to sure atm Renzo.

Don't think it will be another Honda unfortunately :(

[RenzokukenJ]

Get a polo gti very cheap

[curtis265]

Far out dude, are you hurt? everything OK m9?

[Squalled]

Yeah I'm all good. No one was hurt thankfully.

Grille is a bit of a mess but I'm still keeping it :)

[Squalled]

Alright guys, here's what happened to my Prelude.

I wasn't paying attention and ran into a 4WD. No one was injured but unfortunately the Prelude was written off.

I now have a new car, it's not a Honda but I'm really enjoying it. Not as much as the Prelude but I really like it.

Here are some pictures.

The day of the accident
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/The%20End%20of%20the%20Prelude/2015-09-10%2007.28.03_zpsyrdwzwoh.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/The%20End%20of%20the%20Prelude/11638109_10154174072855400_1495524474_n_zpsmalxbus q.jpg


I began to get parts off the car. I got a set of Accord Euro wheels cheap to get my P1's off. I also still had stock parts that I switched over too. I wasn't able to get my exhaust and coilovers but I was doing all the work myself so I wouldn't have been able to do it myself anyway.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/The%20End%20of%20the%20Prelude/20150914_083714_zpskyhh8aap.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/The%20End%20of%20the%20Prelude/20150914_083934_zpsk0rzz0gd.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/The%20End%20of%20the%20Prelude/20150914_085910_zpsiylm3bfh.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/The%20End%20of%20the%20Prelude/20150914_091301_zpswxgpswsu.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/The%20End%20of%20the%20Prelude/2015-09-14%2009.38.19_zpsdvnsprid.jpg

When she was officially written off :'(
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Prelude/The%20End%20of%20the%20Prelude/20150915_171607_zps4xyyubym.jpg

[MAZ.827]

what do you drive now?

[Squalled]

I now drive an 05 Corolla Sportivo. I drove a friends 03 model and I just really liked it.

It's really practical for me and quite fun to drive. I'll still be sticking around on the Honda forums though.

[Vvvtec]

gg lol

got that LIFT

[RenzokukenJ]

Pics lmao

Sportivo like getz

[PJT]

I had a sportivo. Great engine and gearbox. But she's a heavy bitch.

[Squalled]

Obviously not as much potential N/A like a K series but like you mentioned PJT, a great engine and gearbox. It isn't heavy compared to my old 5th gen though.

Seems to get up and go a lot easier and quicker then my 5th gen Prelude did.

Getz with lift gg.

It's stock besides window tint, window visors and a stubby antenna.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Corolla%20Sportivo/2015-09-27%2010.52.11_zps7gsfc7jy.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Corolla%20Sportivo/2015-09-27%2010.51.31_zpsi9fjxdrm.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Corolla%20Sportivo/2015-09-27%2010.51.05_zps7t04mxjw.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Corolla%20Sportivo/2015-09-27%2010.50.51_zps7kr0ktea.jpg

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/Squalled_/Corolla%20Sportivo/2015-09-27%2010.50.23_zpsa4xjrwhx.jpg

[RenzokukenJ]

Auto or manual? Das it mayne nice wun

[Squalled]

Manual. The Corolla's never had the auto option like the Celica's did, thankfully hue hue

[PJT]

Only mod I would do would be stiffen it up to remove some body roll. Very good daily driver. If it has cruise would be perfect :)

[Squalled]

It's on my list of things to do to it :)

Doesn't have cruise control though.

[PJT]

Nah, none of them had it. Was just something I always wished it had.

[u mad?]

looks tidy, noice

shouldn't get hassled much by the police with it

[PJT]

That's the truth. I can testify that a beat looking eg with more primer than paint gets more attention :P

[Squalled]

Thanks u mad?

I'll say it gets attention from no one. Just a normal Corolla.

HAHAHA as it does PJT.

[RenzokukenJ]

Thanks u mad?

Nh I'm pretty content

[lolmclol]

fuuuck nice honda corolla mate


pm renzokukenj for corolla parts, he's got mad hookups

[RenzokukenJ]

Wew lad

[Squalled]

Hahahaha stahp this.

I thought you were polo gti specialist Renzo?

[RenzokukenJ]

I'm all car specialist, I work at CBAuto lol

[Squalled]

Aww fuq yei

[Zak]

i ryk eht


Very clean!

[Squalled]

i ryk eht


Very clean!

Thanks Zak!