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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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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




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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 05:21 AM
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looks like a good start. wheels gotta go, but that's ok.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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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.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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We don't see many coupes of that vintage around here. It's a good start, though. Fresh paint would be welcome.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by E-AT_me
looks like a good start. wheels gotta go, but that's ok.
I know, clean title+no rust=great car! Like I said better than steelies.
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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.
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.
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We don't see many coupes of that vintage around here. It's a good start, though. Fresh paint would be welcome.
Thats because couples only came out in the 88 and 89 so they are kind of rare.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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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!
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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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
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Thats because coupes only came out in 88 and 89 so they are kind of rare.
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!
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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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
That looks clean. I don't know why people say that they moved to bigger and better.
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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!
Thanks! You should of gotten the hatch, much more fun!
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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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!




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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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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.
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?
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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This is when it got painted. No more dull-faded-peeling-21 year-old-paint!

Nice new shinny paint!




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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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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?
I've got the same username on 3geez. Just posted pics of my car there! I need to get more involved lol
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 05:59 AM
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Amazing! The paint looks awesome!
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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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.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Is '89 pre '88?
Nice car regardless
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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Is '89 pre '88?
I don't know what you're asking, but this body style ran 1986 to 1989.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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Is '89 pre '88?
Nice car regardless
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"
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by allhailmj23
I've got the same username on 3geez. Just posted pics of my car there! I need to get more involved lol
Just saw your hatch and it looks really clean!
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Amazing! The paint looks awesome!
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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.
Thanks guys! The smoked lights aren't bad cause they aren't that dark.
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Is '89 pre '88?
Nice car regardless
Thanks and listed to the guys below \/ \/
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I don't know what you're asking, but this body style ran 1986 to 1989.
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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"
^^ Very true
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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looks great with that new paint, keep it up man
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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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.


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looks great with that new paint, keep it up man
Thank you!
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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Dang. Looks brand new! Any plans to lower it?
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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Looks great! Love the Coupes, all others are crazy people.
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