Had my car for five months.. lowered..loved it

1998 Accord coupe ex
Dark Emearld Pearl
RIP May 25th 2004 9PM
Total Loss...







I truely loved this car. Tan leather seats, HIDs, adjustabale tokicos, tinted windows, and some minor ICE. I wish it didn't end the way it did..

BTW I just bought a 98-00 coupe Mugen lip, anyone intrested? it's brand spankin new, so new.. I haven't even gotten it yet. Ordered it last week..should be arriving in a few days.

 

Ouch!

 

were you "gettin tipsy?"

 

Nah.... Went for a "blind" mountain run, and lost control.

Thinking of getting a 95 MX-5.

 

that sucks man.

 

sorry about your luck.....what did you get cited for?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Oh Crap &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nah.... Went for a "blind" mountain run</TD></TR></TABLE>

WTF?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Oh Crap &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nah.... Went for a "blind" mountain run, and lost control.

Thinking of getting a 95 MX-5.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Good to see your ok

Needs explanation, but I wouldn't get a mx5

 

Amazingly my luck wasn't all that bad. The CHP guy, just cited me for property damage cause I hit the fence.

Blind mountain run, it's like grip driving in the mountains. It wasn't my first time doing it, so I'm not a total newbie on it. But I was still so much of a newbie to not take a glimpse of the whole "track" before going "all out".

So what I think happened was. I was following a friend of mine in an S13 (who has gone thru this before) and he made the RT turn. I was going around 65mph? and as I turned the rear end slid a good amount. I wasn't used to that happening so..stupid me, I slam on the brakes causing my car to slide even more in a straight line.

Possisble factors of sliding:
Graval?
Inertia weight transfer?
Pure stupidity"
Poor tire traction?

Well whatever might be the true cause, I blame my lack of skills, and my pure stupidity. Things like this ONLY belongs on the track, and not on public roads where otheres can actually get hurt. In my case, it was pure luck that I didnt hurt anyone..Which I'm greatful everyday for.

I want a Miata cause, they're small, good on gas (30mpg), and very versitile. Best of all they have a hardtop option (which looks so sexy) and are pretty much track ready. I'll miss the 5 seater, but just gotta move on.

I've been on other boards (prior to HT), but seriously HT is the best one by far, very very knowledgable folks, friendly people, TONS and TONS of information, bottem line. Great community

Sure you guys can flame...

 

Get another Honda.

Sorry about your loss.

Would you be interested in parting out your car?

 

ive always liked miatas... the newest generation looks like a miature dodge viper almost. VERY sexy car. 6 speed tranny, great handling, but im too damn big for such a small car. hopefully whatever car you end up with will be a fun one for ya. good to see ur all ok. poor accord tho, she will be missed im sure.

 

I'd like to get another Accord, but it would have to be a replica of the one I had..As for parting out, I don't really know what the insurance (AAA) will allow me to take out.
HIDS are barely 2 months old, still working as you guys can see, but I don't know if they'll still be there when I go see her. I'd like to retrofit it into the Miata, but no solid plans yet.

On the bright side. I'm checking out a 95 Miata on Tuesday, 67k miles, mint condition, soft top, manual..tip top shape $5k.

 

I've already got HIDs. But your leather interior interests me. Or I might swap to that charcoal/grey interior.

Quick question for you, though. How's the tan leather look in your car? My car is green also, but can't decide between tan, and charcoal.

 

IMO Tan looks great! But some maintainence is required to make it really stand out/bling. Charcoal/black IMO looks even more hot, since you don't have to clean it as often, but it get hot in hot days. But then again tinted windows helps I have some interior pics if you're interested.

 

you may want to consider a driver's clinic or high performance driver's education class. may save you money and your life next time

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jwogen1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you may want to consider a driver's clinic or high performance driver's education class. may save you money and your life next time </TD></TR></TABLE>

I second that..save my life learn how to drive first next time

 

Haven't had any time to go to any real driving classes, but I have went to a couple of auto Xs. I'll definately look in to those classes though. Thanks guys.

 

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if you're getting a miata, get a 96-97. A bit more horsepower, but overall a much stronger engine. The years before that had some engine problems.

Sorry about your car, I'm glad you're alright.

 

Bring it to the track, luckily you didnt hit anyone.

go pick up a 1.6 and boost it

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Oh Crap &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have some interior pics if you're interested.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Would you mind posting pics of your car prior to the accident? I'm interested in seeing how good it looks without the pinstripe. Mine is still on my car, heh. But yes, definitely post some interior shots.

 

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if you're getting a miata, get a 96-97. A bit more horsepower, but overall a much stronger engine. The years before that had some engine problems.

Sorry about your car, I'm glad you're alright.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, 96 does have more power. The engine problem that I've only came across so far is the crank pully key gets wobbly..but that only applies to the 1990 Miatas. But as
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iam7head &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bring it to the track, luckily you didnt hit anyone.

go pick up a 1.6 and boost it</TD></TR></TABLE>

I want to boost it and don't want to deal with OBDII garbage

I'll post pics when I get home.

 

97+ got a beefy LSD, that's something you want to watch out for it you looking to make some power out of the little soap monster

 

I don't think LSD ever became standared http://www.miata.net/faq/miatachanges.html. It was offered as an option on 90+. But I appreciate your inputs.

 

Sorry bout your loss man, Its always sad to see a nice car go to waste. Atleast you Ok

 

wow..that looks horrible... i wish i could post pics of my accident... it was way worse.