89_accord

Well, I've had my baby since Nov 07 and let me tell you, it was in rough shape! After much dedication and $$$$, I was able to get it in running conditions but like every honda guy here, I wanted fix mine up. The first thing I did was get rims (not great but better than steelies) and tires. After that, it stayed pretty much the same for 3 years. lol

This is about 3 years after we bought it. As you can see it was an eye sore but I still loved it! Also, You have to love the two (maybe three) tone paint job it developed after 15+ years! lol

E-AT_me

looks like a good start. wheels gotta go, but that's ok.

Stretch7

Keep those Hammers on there, man. Period correct is never bad. Just bring it closer to the ground and call it a day. I personally don't like the 2 door version, but it's still a cool car, dude.

StreetsideStig

We don't see many coupes of that vintage around here. It's a good start, though. Fresh paint would be welcome.

89_accord

I know, clean title+no rust=great car! Like I said better than steelies.
Thanks! The coupe wasn't my first choice cause I really wanted a hatchback but out all the accords we've had this was one of the nicest.
Thats because couples only came out in the 88 and 89 so they are kind of rare.

89_accord

Around March of last year, I started adding little things to my car to make it look better.

1st I installed a prelude steering wheel for a better look and because the original was all chew up from the back.


Then I wanted a lip! I knew the an 88-89 integra lip would fit but I wanted something different. I got this lip from a car that we were parting out.


After a bit of elbow grease and with the help my dad and brother in-law, it was finished! At the same time, we tinted the windows!

It wasn't a perfect fit but not bad!






Lastly, we got someone to re-wrap part of the door panels cause the old ones were toaster from the sun.

Damn you Vegas sun!!!


Finished!




Installed!








Its stayed like that till around August when it got a major make over!

JW racing

Classic! I sort of miss my 88 LX 4 door (with the Work Emotions I shoulda kept), but Im happy I moved on to bigger and better. Here's a pic from 1997 for your inspiration

StreetsideStig

That I didn't know. I almost bought an '89 hatch, but I settled for a '90 coupe with fewer miles.

Those doors look great!

89_accord

That looks clean. I don't know why people say that they moved to bigger and better.
Thanks! You should of gotten the hatch, much more fun!

89_accord

Around August of last year, we found a guy that would paint two of our cars for a car we had. My car was first to get the treatment.





And while we were at it, we decide to smoke out the lights.

Before!




After!

allhailmj23

obdriver6!? I don't post too much, but it's nice to see a fellow 3geez member on here. Love what you did to the door panels. Always liked the black/tan interior, way better than the burgundy of my hatch.

89_accord

Hahaha! I guess you found me! I just wanted to show the good people at H-T that even these accords have potential. Thanks for the compliment. btw whats your user name in 3geez?

89_accord

This is when it got painted. No more dull-faded-peeling-21 year-old-paint!

Nice new shinny paint!

allhailmj23

I've got the same username on 3geez. Just posted pics of my car there! I need to get more involved lol

StreetsideStig

Amazing! The paint looks awesome!

Stretch7

Car looks great! Good job.

Not caring much for the smoked tails, but it's an overall beautiful car. Can't wait to see it put back together.

Neen

Is '89 pre '88?
Nice car regardless

Stretch7

I don't know what you're asking, but this body style ran 1986 to 1989.

Rude Awakening

Stop being a smartass.

Even if the car is 88+, it's not in that range of models they refer to. Nor is 88-89 Integra.

There is a reason the Accord forum is called "90-02"

89_accord

Just saw your hatch and it looks really clean!
Thanks guys! The smoked lights aren't bad cause they aren't that dark.
Thanks and listed to the guys below \/ \/
^^ Very true

DSM in disguise

looks great with that new paint, keep it up man

89_accord

Early Sep. 2011

Got it all put back together after about a month since I dropped it off.


My dad putting the finishing touches.




This when we moved to the new house.

89_accord

Thank you!

StreetsideStig

Dang. Looks brand new! Any plans to lower it?

2DrSE-i

Looks great! Love the Coupes, all others are crazy people.