My Introduction
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My Introduction
Sup HT, I've finally had time to do a proper introduction. My bro (Dlewis2583) has been on my back about it. So, here goes...
I purchased this ride for 3k with 161k miles on it! Crazy!
Future Plans
1. Lowering Springs/ Suspension Upgrades
2. SRI
3. Full-Cat Exhaust
4. New Lighting
5. Audio Upgrades
So, far the only thing Ive done is take out the amber in the taillights(post pics later). Gives it a much cleaner look in my opinion. Well that's pretty much it. Feel free to offer suggestions and criticism. I'm open. I already know my ride is past due for some upgrades...
- Name: D. Lewis
- Age: 28
- Location: Tuscaloosa/Birmingham, AL
- Model & Year: 1997 Accord EX CA27A4 v6
I purchased this ride for 3k with 161k miles on it! Crazy!
Future Plans
1. Lowering Springs/ Suspension Upgrades
2. SRI
3. Full-Cat Exhaust
4. New Lighting
5. Audio Upgrades
So, far the only thing Ive done is take out the amber in the taillights(post pics later). Gives it a much cleaner look in my opinion. Well that's pretty much it. Feel free to offer suggestions and criticism. I'm open. I already know my ride is past due for some upgrades...
Last edited by dlew48; Apr 18, 2012 at 09:38 AM.
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Re: My Introduction
Welcome!!
It's nice to see these introduction posts lately.
Your car is very clean and looks like you have a very solid platform to work on.
Here are my suggestions (take with grain of salt):
Ditch the lowering spring idea and invest in a reasonable set of coilovers, I have F&F type 1's and am very pleased with the handling and ride quality.
With lowering springs you will have to pair them with a properly tuned strut, such as Tokico's, and the cost will be close to if not more than an entry level set of coilovers.
As for lighting look into some jdm blackhoused lamps or depo knockoffs.
And please dont spend much money on your intake.
It's nice to see these introduction posts lately.
Your car is very clean and looks like you have a very solid platform to work on.
Here are my suggestions (take with grain of salt):
Ditch the lowering spring idea and invest in a reasonable set of coilovers, I have F&F type 1's and am very pleased with the handling and ride quality.
With lowering springs you will have to pair them with a properly tuned strut, such as Tokico's, and the cost will be close to if not more than an entry level set of coilovers.
As for lighting look into some jdm blackhoused lamps or depo knockoffs.
And please dont spend much money on your intake.
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Re: My Introduction
Preciate the info I will definately look into the coilover and lighting suggestions!
Welcome!!
It's nice to see these introduction posts lately.
Your car is very clean and looks like you have a very solid platform to work on.
Here are my suggestions (take with grain of salt):
Ditch the lowering spring idea and invest in a reasonable set of coilovers, I have F&F type 1's and am very pleased with the handling and ride quality.
With lowering springs you will have to pair them with a properly tuned strut, such as Tokico's, and the cost will be close to if not more than an entry level set of coilovers.
As for lighting look into some jdm blackhoused lamps or depo knockoffs.
And please dont spend much money on your intake.
It's nice to see these introduction posts lately.
Your car is very clean and looks like you have a very solid platform to work on.
Here are my suggestions (take with grain of salt):
Ditch the lowering spring idea and invest in a reasonable set of coilovers, I have F&F type 1's and am very pleased with the handling and ride quality.
With lowering springs you will have to pair them with a properly tuned strut, such as Tokico's, and the cost will be close to if not more than an entry level set of coilovers.
As for lighting look into some jdm blackhoused lamps or depo knockoffs.
And please dont spend much money on your intake.
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Re: My Introduction
bake em. pull lenses off. Apply black paint to housing. Get epoxy. Reapply lenses and seal. install. 
just a suggestion. Better then $350+ shipping for used ones with the same effect.
and...technically still Stanley haha
just a suggestion. Better then $350+ shipping for used ones with the same effect.and...technically still Stanley haha
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Um, I don't think there is, you could try searching. Just look for DIY write ups on baking lenses in general because the hardest parts are baking and re-sealing. The rest explains itself, just mask off the chrome area where the bulbs sit, and paint the rest of the housing with black. Oh, and if you are sanding chrome pieces inside the headlight, wear a face mask because the dust it creates isn't good for your lungs and you won't enjoy it very much haha...hope that helped a bit =x I'd try it on mine and do a write up if i had spares to throw on my car haha
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