I just bought a 1995 Accord Wagon and am looking to turn it into a reliable daily driver. It has some problems but overall is pretty clean. My plans for the car are to make it reliable, clean, and functional.

Plans-
1.Stereo system (all purchased)
a-Polk Audio components for the front doors
b-Polk Audio 6x9's for rear
c-Polk Audio 4 channel amp
d-Pioneer Double Din
2. Swap to leather seats
a- not sure what seats will fit though
3. Install Roof Rack
a-the car doesnt have any factory rails so I'm not sure what kit I will need
4. Go through the suspension and brakes
5. Get nicer OEM rims or similar for summer time
6. Tint Windows
7. Fix some rust on the back quarters

I'm at work so I will upload pics later if I can. Anyone with negative comments can keep them to themselves. Im not building a race car or a show car so I know it wont be the best car on here, but I like it and with two kids I want to be able to take somthing comfortable and roomy enough.

 

Integra bolt pattern is 4x100 I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) and 5th gen accords are 4x114.3, so the blades won't work. It's hard to find oem rims in good condition, usually they are curb rashed and most of the finish has worn off.

Here's the stereo install guide:

http://www.installdr.com/installdocs...PDF/466037.asp

 

I'd compression test that hoss and see how healthy yer engine is before doing all that...

 

^This....and maybe even a leakdown while you're at it. If your goals are to have a reliable, clean, and functional accord. I would start with making sure the engine & trans are performing at factory spec. Make sure t-belt/water pump/head gasket/all other belts & maintenance items are bulletproof. No leaking anything in the engine. Fresh ATF in the trans. And that tuneup items are high quality (spark plugs, fuel, air filter etc..). Full ceramic brakes all around. After that redo front suspension with Moog (outer tie, inner tie, sway bar links, upper control ball joint, lower ball joint, alignment). Then hit rear suspension. And a fresh set of well-reviewed tires. As you can imagine the cost of all of this adds up even if you don't spend a dime on labor. Hopefully your car has low miles & after a thorough diagnosis you won't have to do all that.

All the things on your list are great once the car has been brought to OE spec.

 

two things that everyone winds up having to do every now and then.
clean out the EGR ports and the IACV valve.

 

I completely forgot about bolt pattern on rims it slipped my mind. I'm going to go through the car a little more this weekend and try to get some pics up. The trans was just rebuilt so that should be one less problem

 

I added some pics the first thing im going to do is try and fix this rust on the rear quarter before my rear bumper cover is torn off

 

ur going to need some fab work on that quarter panel. its completely rusted off so ur going to need to do a little welding there to reattach the bumper corner to the body

 

I'm in same scenerio except I scored a one owner with 109k...t/belt..water pump..trans fluid..coolant all done at 90k....now I'm on too my liking...stereo I went with classic Alpine to match interior lights, Infinity Kappas for front and rear doors....JL 8W7 powered by JL 500/1...tint 20%...getting used suspension from cat on here building a sweet wagon with air ride... I think I'll be getting 16x8's +25 offset wheels in the spring...I also want the roof rack, and some retro HID's...if spring goes well...an H22A swap but stay auto....

 

16 are little small. 17's or 18's would be better

 

I dont have access to a welder big enough to handle the body work. I am taking it to a shop to see if the can fix that spot and do a compression and leak down test.

 

I've been looking around with no luck. What seats will fit in my wagon? I was hoping to add the metal rings for child seats as well

 

Better for what? I use it for work and can't have any rubbing issues and not sure I want to roll fenders.