Yeah, I see a lot of Acuras, Lexuses, Infinitis...all with the gold emblems; I just always thought they "dressed up a car" better than the standard chrome/silver badges that come standard...people have complained to me that the San Marino Red, in particular, would look silly with the gold -- even family/friends before I purchased the car agreed -- although these people admit to thinking a dark green or black would look sharp with gold badging....

 

I'm in Dublin...just outside Columbus. I have no idea what that castle thing is...Chad took that pic (he lives in Alliance). I'm kinda new to OH, so I don't know all the sites, etc.

Yeah, that 2002 is sweet. It's a shame though...I lived in that complex for a year, and it never moved. Tires are now flat, it just sits.

 

Yup! I work in Alliance. Some guy built this castle to live in, eventually donated it or something. I guess its the administration bldg for the school system.

 

Cool. It looks amazing.

 

woah, can some one tell me more about those metal door sills? they look great. (are they oem? how much are they? where to get? etc.)
thanks!

 

I agree with most of the posts here.

Keep the OEM kit, wing, exhaust tips, foglights, and new tint. I personally think the OEM wing is perfect, not too tall, not too short.

As for the gold kit, it's a Coupe and it's supposed to be a sporty car. Gold kits are more for luxury cars (and old people) and they just look weird on something sporty. Have you ever seen a Porsche or Ferrari with gold kits?
I think they are from the 5th gen Coupes? I know Honda offered them for the 5th gen Coupes back in the days...

 

OEM wing is perfect for the coupes like people already mentioned.

Keep the OEM kit.

The gold package actually came with my sedan, I actually like it with the color of my car:eh: after I took off the "accord" and the "lx" off and just left the H emblems on. But with your car, don't put it on.

About the 18s, like you said, the roads are ripped up, you might as well just keep your stock wheels if you are afarid of bending them. Or you can pratice driving with your stocks on the familar roads that you drive everyday trying avoid the potholes, and then get 18s if you want them.

 

Bigger rims and low-profile tires suck in the winter. I got my 17s almost 4 years ago when I was back in Florida. I brought the car up with me to Michigan this year for school, thinking that the rims wouldn't be a problem.

First, the roads in wintery places generally suck. Someone told me that it has to do with the freezing and thawing of ice/snow in winter months, it gets in the cracks and stuff and messes it all up. Where I live, its impossible to find smooth road, and I've pretty much given up on driving carefully on my rims. Fortunately for me they are old enough to where I have stopped caring about their condition. But I am not even thinking about replacing them because it would be worthless right now.

Second, low profile tires hate snow. I can't even count the number of times I have almost been in an accident because I can't make a decent turn or come to a stop without sliding a little. The are anything but "all-weather" tires, and its a huge risk to drive in those kind of conditions. I have also gotten stuck in my parking lot numerous times because my tires just spin in the snow and ice.

I used to want to lower my car also, but after this winter, I changed my mind. With all the snow and ice and salt and shitty roads, stock is the way to go for winter.

 

They come as an accessory for the 96-97 Accord Coupes but fit the 6gen Coupe perfectly. All you need to have are the OEM door sills, the kit comes with an easy drill palette and all the supplies needed. Very easy install. They got for around $46 at www.handaaccessories.com

They're definetly worth it :thumbup:

 

BTW its not necessarily the low profile tires that are causing you to slide in the snow.

Most of us with aftermarket wheels get performance "summer" tires. These tires in exchange for their increased grip are often a softer compound. Unfortunately, the cold weather makes the tires stiffen up and perform poorly.

I laughed all winter watching everybody drive with their wheels on in the snow. Why would you ruin your biggest investment on your car (for most folks) just to look cool in the snow? If you must drive with your wheels on in the snow at least get a set of Michelin Pilot all seasons or Alpins (snow tires) they both come in 215/45/17's (ideal for 5th gen accord)....

Please don't drive chrome in the snow. Salt+chrome= money pissed away.

noel