Accord question for girl who doesn't know any better
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From: New Jerz
What would be there difference between a good (dc, eibach) set of struts and let's say a set bought off of ebay? How would it affect the ride, and would it just be lesser build quality hence the lower price??
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Vampgrrl,
Your better off getting a Prelude. Even if you made the Accord on the same level of the Prelude it is still an Accord no matter what! Now if you want something with a little bit of both save up and get yourself the 03' Honda Accord EX-V6 6spd Coupe!
The 03' Accord Coupe has more interior room than the Prelude, insurance is a lot less (think family sedan cost!), VTEC V6 SOHC 240whp & 212lbs of torque, you'd be envy by losers like me
, and 6 gears!
That car's engine alone has a lot of potential! With the use of premium fuel and the Injen Cold Air Intake you would gain a 20hp to the crank! Dyno proven!
I'm bias because I own a Prelude but not only I own a 2000 Honda Prelude I also own a 2003 Honda Accord EX-V6 Coupe with the 5spd auto-tragic. Both cars are still considered different in my view but I appreciate the difference in both cars.
BTW, don't listen to Nightshade. He doesn't appreciate the Honda Prelude like the way we do
Your better off getting a Prelude. Even if you made the Accord on the same level of the Prelude it is still an Accord no matter what! Now if you want something with a little bit of both save up and get yourself the 03' Honda Accord EX-V6 6spd Coupe!
The 03' Accord Coupe has more interior room than the Prelude, insurance is a lot less (think family sedan cost!), VTEC V6 SOHC 240whp & 212lbs of torque, you'd be envy by losers like me
, and 6 gears! That car's engine alone has a lot of potential! With the use of premium fuel and the Injen Cold Air Intake you would gain a 20hp to the crank! Dyno proven!
I'm bias because I own a Prelude but not only I own a 2000 Honda Prelude I also own a 2003 Honda Accord EX-V6 Coupe with the 5spd auto-tragic. Both cars are still considered different in my view but I appreciate the difference in both cars.
BTW, don't listen to Nightshade. He doesn't appreciate the Honda Prelude like the way we do
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^hehe. I'm still on the fence. I admit I have a thing for the Prelude...I am not by nature a car person but the first car I ever fell for was(when it was new) my older sister's 86 Prelude Si (which was mine many yrs later). That said I think the exterior look of the 98-02 Accord coupes is dead sexy and maybe Honda just didn't want to try to take away Prelude sales but stock, it looks sporty but the ride is not.
Plus you are right about the insurance...my yearly premium would increase from 200-350 for a 98 or 99 Lude...plus the premium gas..the Prelude embodies what I enjoy about driving, not the fastest (dont care about speed) but the engine is a little growly (not much), seats wrap around you, easy to rev high and slam the car around corners.
I was even talking to my mom today about it, and she doesn't get it. She's like a car is a car, you get from one place to another so as long as it rides who cares? So I Am really conflicted on all points about what I Am going to do, I want my satisfaction now. =)
Oh for the Accord I dont want ricer ride =)..unless I find a Prelude tomorrow (and I'm not gunna look for one but I Am helping a friend buy a car..and if I accidently see one..I swear I will run out into traffic and put an end to my suffering) I need to order what I need and find somewhere to put it in ASAP. I can't take floaty oversteer any longer (Just say no!)
-End rant
Oh and here is my Accord (has tinted windows now)
Plus you are right about the insurance...my yearly premium would increase from 200-350 for a 98 or 99 Lude...plus the premium gas..the Prelude embodies what I enjoy about driving, not the fastest (dont care about speed) but the engine is a little growly (not much), seats wrap around you, easy to rev high and slam the car around corners.
I was even talking to my mom today about it, and she doesn't get it. She's like a car is a car, you get from one place to another so as long as it rides who cares? So I Am really conflicted on all points about what I Am going to do, I want my satisfaction now. =)
Oh for the Accord I dont want ricer ride =)..unless I find a Prelude tomorrow (and I'm not gunna look for one but I Am helping a friend buy a car..and if I accidently see one..I swear I will run out into traffic and put an end to my suffering) I need to order what I need and find somewhere to put it in ASAP. I can't take floaty oversteer any longer (Just say no!)
-End rant
Oh and here is my Accord (has tinted windows now)
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From: Hacienda Heights, S. Cali
Originally posted by dantastic
full coilovers are really overkill for a street car. i wouldnt reccomend them unless u have cash to burn
full coilovers are really overkill for a street car. i wouldnt reccomend them unless u have cash to burn
Shhh, don't say that - I want to see her get the Tein EDFC
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From: New Jerz
Originally posted by Hazard666
What would be there difference between a good (dc, eibach) set of struts and let's say a set bought off of ebay? How would it affect the ride, and would it just be lesser build quality hence the lower price??
What would be there difference between a good (dc, eibach) set of struts and let's say a set bought off of ebay? How would it affect the ride, and would it just be lesser build quality hence the lower price??
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I know I'm joining this conversation a little late. I promised myself not to comment, but the blood boils. Nightshade, I'm dissapointed in you. You should know that the Prelude fifth generation is the finest Prelude to have ever been built from the factory, and will drive circles around any stock Accord save the 2003 six speed. I drove 2 six speed Accords already. Although it is a very formidable car (and the best Accord ever), it doesn't have the go-cart reflex of my Prelude. The Accord is larger, the tires have a smaller aspect ratio (part way due to the suspension setup), and just isn't meant to be compared in any way shape or form. Now, mabe back in 1979 when the Prelude first came out it was just a smaller Accord. But times have changed my friend. C&D had Mario Andretti take the 1997 Type-SH out in the fall of 1996 on the twisties. Sort of speaks for itself.
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Originally posted by D R E W
Vampgrrl,
Your better off getting a Prelude. Even if you made the Accord on the same level of the Prelude it is still an Accord no matter what! Now if you want something with a little bit of both save up and get yourself the 03' Honda Accord EX-V6 6spd Coupe!
The 03' Accord Coupe has more interior room than the Prelude, insurance is a lot less (think family sedan cost!), VTEC V6 SOHC 240whp & 212lbs of torque, you'd be envy by losers like me, and 6 gears!
That car's engine alone has a lot of potential! With the use of premium fuel and the Injen Cold Air Intake you would gain a 20hp to the crank! Dyno proven!
I'm bias because I own a Prelude but not only I own a 2000 Honda Prelude I also own a 2003 Honda Accord EX-V6 Coupe with the 5spd auto-tragic. Both cars are still considered different in my view but I appreciate the difference in both cars.
BTW, don't listen to Nightshade. He doesn't appreciate the Honda Prelude like the way we do
Vampgrrl,
Your better off getting a Prelude. Even if you made the Accord on the same level of the Prelude it is still an Accord no matter what! Now if you want something with a little bit of both save up and get yourself the 03' Honda Accord EX-V6 6spd Coupe!
The 03' Accord Coupe has more interior room than the Prelude, insurance is a lot less (think family sedan cost!), VTEC V6 SOHC 240whp & 212lbs of torque, you'd be envy by losers like me
, and 6 gears! That car's engine alone has a lot of potential! With the use of premium fuel and the Injen Cold Air Intake you would gain a 20hp to the crank! Dyno proven!
I'm bias because I own a Prelude but not only I own a 2000 Honda Prelude I also own a 2003 Honda Accord EX-V6 Coupe with the 5spd auto-tragic. Both cars are still considered different in my view but I appreciate the difference in both cars.
BTW, don't listen to Nightshade. He doesn't appreciate the Honda Prelude like the way we do
Originally posted by fastball
I know I'm joining this conversation a little late. I promised myself not to comment, but the blood boils. Nightshade, I'm dissapointed in you. You should know that the Prelude fifth generation is the finest Prelude to have ever been built from the factory, and will drive circles around any stock Accord save the 2003 six speed. I drove 2 six speed Accords already. Although it is a very formidable car (and the best Accord ever), it doesn't have the go-cart reflex of my Prelude. The Accord is larger, the tires have a smaller aspect ratio (part way due to the suspension setup), and just isn't meant to be compared in any way shape or form. Now, mabe back in 1979 when the Prelude first came out it was just a smaller Accord. But times have changed my friend. C&D had Mario Andretti take the 1997 Type-SH out in the fall of 1996 on the twisties. Sort of speaks for itself.
I know I'm joining this conversation a little late. I promised myself not to comment, but the blood boils. Nightshade, I'm dissapointed in you. You should know that the Prelude fifth generation is the finest Prelude to have ever been built from the factory, and will drive circles around any stock Accord save the 2003 six speed. I drove 2 six speed Accords already. Although it is a very formidable car (and the best Accord ever), it doesn't have the go-cart reflex of my Prelude. The Accord is larger, the tires have a smaller aspect ratio (part way due to the suspension setup), and just isn't meant to be compared in any way shape or form. Now, mabe back in 1979 when the Prelude first came out it was just a smaller Accord. But times have changed my friend. C&D had Mario Andretti take the 1997 Type-SH out in the fall of 1996 on the twisties. Sort of speaks for itself.
Originally posted by Nightshade
Weight is within a couple hundred pounds of each other.
Chasis is near same on the coupe Accord and the Prelude.
Full suspension is identical which is why it was named "the sports car that never was"
Its handling was the very thing that did the car in with sports car buyers along with its unimpressive power and it was a freakin tank.
Weight is within a couple hundred pounds of each other.
Chasis is near same on the coupe Accord and the Prelude.
Full suspension is identical which is why it was named "the sports car that never was"
Its handling was the very thing that did the car in with sports car buyers along with its unimpressive power and it was a freakin tank.
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Vampgrrl,
IMO nothing really compares to my 00' Honda Prelude. Not even my 03' Honda Accord EX-V6 Coupe. I could care less for BMW, Audi, Nissans, Toyotas etc. I'm strictly a Honda/Acura nut. The Prelude just draws a lot of attention. Yeah it may not be the fastest car but it sure does look very nice.
My 03' Honda Accord EX-V6 Coupe (Nighthawk Black Pearl) w/ 20% tint
My 00' Honda Prelude (Pearl White)
Nightshade,
You really have a grudge against the Honda Prelude huh?
IMO nothing really compares to my 00' Honda Prelude. Not even my 03' Honda Accord EX-V6 Coupe. I could care less for BMW, Audi, Nissans, Toyotas etc. I'm strictly a Honda/Acura nut. The Prelude just draws a lot of attention. Yeah it may not be the fastest car but it sure does look very nice.
My 03' Honda Accord EX-V6 Coupe (Nighthawk Black Pearl) w/ 20% tint
My 00' Honda Prelude (Pearl White)
Nightshade,
You really have a grudge against the Honda Prelude huh?
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Originally posted by Nightshade
I stand by my comment originally.
I stand by my comment originally.
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You sound like a Prelude girl. If you really want a Prelude get it!
However, if you want your Accord to handle better:
$603-Neuspeed-Koni Sport Shocks (commonly known as "Koni Yellows")
$149-Some H&R Sport or Race springs (you would need camber kits if you get the Race springs)
$313-Comptech Front and Rear Sway Bars
~$15-Prothane Bushings for the Sway Bars (I think the Comptechs come with better bushings, not sure)
$119-Neuspeed Front Strut Bar
$???-Unkown brand rear Strut Bar (Starts with a J
)
~$300?-Some better tires (not many performance tires in 195/65-15 though).
You could definitely go with the TL-S sway bars (which are VERY good and very cheap when it comes to price), and no strut bars to save $$$. I personally want to get everything listed above minus the strut bars and tires with the Sport springs, I just can't wait...
However, if you want your Accord to handle better:
$603-Neuspeed-Koni Sport Shocks (commonly known as "Koni Yellows")
$149-Some H&R Sport or Race springs (you would need camber kits if you get the Race springs)
$313-Comptech Front and Rear Sway Bars
~$15-Prothane Bushings for the Sway Bars (I think the Comptechs come with better bushings, not sure)
$119-Neuspeed Front Strut Bar
$???-Unkown brand rear Strut Bar (Starts with a J
)~$300?-Some better tires (not many performance tires in 195/65-15 though).
You could definitely go with the TL-S sway bars (which are VERY good and very cheap when it comes to price), and no strut bars to save $$$. I personally want to get everything listed above minus the strut bars and tires with the Sport springs, I just can't wait...