keeping the accord

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11-09-2007, 07:19 PM
itchyrichie69

keeping the accord

hey guys ,

nearly sold my 95 accord last last week and was going to by a WRX MY98. decided i didn't want to be in debt and ill wait a few more years till I upgrade + in only 20 and insurance would be heaps.

thinking of neatening up the accord a bit. ATM its stock dark blue, vti , with a few small scratches, was going to give it a cut and polish this w.e. i have a really poo looking exhaust atm (actually laughable- some cheapy used for a RWC), so thats first on the cards to go...

what would be some basic mods to do without going overboard. keep in mind the car is only worth about 8k so i dont wanna go spending half of its value again on mods etc.

i wanna neaten it up, have it sounding good and maybe small performance upgrade. what have ppl done in the past and if you could display pics etc that would be mad , so i could pinch a few ideas. :p

does anyone have one that has stock wheels, lowered, exhaust & clean that would be great if u could display a pic so i could check out what mine might look like. ATM it looks like a 4x4 as it is so high...

cheers:thumbsup:
12-09-2007, 10:26 AM
Luke Accord

Hey mate,
When i got my accord i put some chromies on it and lowered it and i was quite happy with the result since then i've got better suspension and i am going to get some light weight wheels.
So i'm selling my chromies and lowered springs PM me if your interested.
Cheers mate.
12-09-2007, 10:32 AM
Xplodin

LOL hahah i can show you some pictures! LOL

before 4wd spec y0!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...s/100_0036.jpg

After with a little mods.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...IntheHills.jpg
12-09-2007, 03:34 PM
itchyrichie69

that pic above looks real neat explodin... what have u done to the head lights or is it just the angle the pic is on... ps. why does ur sun roof tilt, mine only opens and closes. also what did u do to get ur car looking like the one below, looks to me just tint and lowering ? what springs have u used ?
12-09-2007, 03:35 PM
itchyrichie69

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke Accord

Hey mate,
When i got my accord i put some chromies on it and lowered it and i was quite happy with the result since then i've got better suspension and i am going to get some light weight wheels.
So i'm selling my chromies and lowered springs PM me if your interested.
Cheers mate.

do u have a pic of the wheels ? im not normally a big fan of chrome but the right ones can look cool. also what springs are they are they ?
12-09-2007, 06:49 PM
Luke Accord

The wheels are XHP Scorch 17x7. The springs are pedders sports rider.
12-09-2007, 09:21 PM
040501912

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69745

pict of my car..
;P lets go kill some wrx LOL!!
12-09-2007, 11:28 PM
itchyrichie69

how much did u spend on the turbo conversion. the car looks neat too. what kws do u have at the wheels.
13-09-2007, 12:05 AM
040501912

150 ish kw on the wheel :) enough to make low 14's hith 13's on street tire.. going to test soon on drags.. will keep u updated.

turbo arround 5 - 6 k including parts and labours..
14-09-2007, 09:27 AM
Xplodin

Quote:

Originally Posted by 040501912

150 ish kw on the wheel :) enough to make low 14's hith 13's on street tire.. going to test soon on drags.. will keep u updated.

turbo arround 5 - 6 k including parts and labours..

SHt With that money i'd think i'd get a H22 convert! Sorry i'm an NA person over Force induction.
14-09-2007, 09:30 AM
Xplodin

Quote:

Originally Posted by itchyrichie69

that pic above looks real neat explodin... what have u done to the head lights or is it just the angle the pic is on... ps. why does ur sun roof tilt, mine only opens and closes. also what did u do to get ur car looking like the one below, looks to me just tint and lowering ? what springs have u used ?

UMM nothing much done to my car. I just wanted it to look sleek. And i got what i want.

Why the sunroof tilts is because its an aftermarket one. Love it!

headlights, JDM SiR headlights.

;)
14-09-2007, 10:00 AM
IZY-10

hey xplodin i remember your car on the cruise from last year my car is in the back ground the marron DA. Your car looked like a 4 wheel drive lol. Looks pretty sweet now:thumbsup:
14-09-2007, 10:10 AM
Xplodin

Quote:

Originally Posted by IZY-10

hey xplodin i remember your car on the cruise from last year my car is in the back ground the marron DA. Your car looked like a 4 wheel drive lol. Looks pretty sweet now:thumbsup:

Hahah thanks dude! Yeah i remember you!
17-09-2007, 01:00 AM
oh yea honda

ok well u only want to dress it up i would def advice on some rims ive got an accord and just picked up 17s from the wreckers for 600 bux close to brand new.tint the windows black and lower it as well this will make it look really slick rims 600 lowering 500 tinting ....400?at the most 1500 bux and u got a nice ride mate
18-09-2007, 09:12 AM
Xplodin

Quote:

Originally Posted by oh yea honda

ok well u only want to dress it up i would def advice on some rims ive got an accord and just picked up 17s from the wreckers for 600 bux close to brand new.tint the windows black and lower it as well this will make it look really slick rims 600 lowering 500 tinting ....400?at the most 1500 bux and u got a nice ride mate

How can you go cheap on the Lowering? I know somepeople dont have the budget to go all out but do it right the first time and u'll never regret paying the money!
19-09-2007, 10:15 AM
DR46IT

forget about springs :) Bag it.. accords sit pretty much on the ground without having to do anything to the guards :) i got them in mine and it gets so many looks
20-09-2007, 11:17 AM
Xplodin

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR46IT

forget about springs :) Bag it.. accords sit pretty much on the ground without having to do anything to the guards :) i got them in mine and it gets so many looks

Yeah Accords sit pretty low to the ground. Love them for that!
20-09-2007, 11:52 PM
itchyrichie69

what do u mean bag it ? and is 500 cheap for lowering . i know ppl that have spent like 2-300 and their cars look fine and comfort hasnt been lost.
25-09-2007, 09:59 AM
Xplodin

Bag it means Get air Bag suspension. Meaning you'll get a smooth ride as well as a Friken Low one at it.

Depends what does 500 get you?
27-09-2007, 06:32 AM
Vinnie

afaik $200-$300 will only get u a set of lowered springs... if u put these on stock shocks then u will shorten their life and ride quality will not be optimal.

bags are best (for non race applications) coz they sit insanely low and are much easier to adjust than standard shocks :)
27-09-2007, 09:24 AM
itchyrichie69

how much do bags cost ?
27-09-2007, 09:27 AM
SiReal

Airbags ~$3000 to $5000 depending on brand which equates to quality.

talk to Dan - OH username 'Atjo' if you want enquiries on bags. Hes a distributor for airrunner suspension - which is a quality japanese branded and made airbag suspension for most cars.
27-09-2007, 09:28 AM
itchyrichie69

well i dont think ill be getting them then, a little out of my price range.
27-09-2007, 07:41 PM
luzn it

Hi there im just wondering why in the photo your sunroof pops up is that genuine or aftermarket cause mine is genuine and only slides open and close
27-09-2007, 09:32 PM
itchyrichie69

yeah i asked this dude b4, its aftermarket, all the standard ones just slide open.
28-09-2007, 01:13 PM
040501912

u could try other sunroof and fit it on ur car. with slight modification. in given similar size ;)