Just signed the papers and handed over the money on Tuesday, and I'm ecstatic with my new ride! I've been a 4x4 guy since I got my license, but after 17 years, I just couldn't do it anymore. I got bored with pickup trucks, and to be honest, I haven't used them as trucks in years. This week, I traded in my '98 Mazda B4000 SE Cab Plus 4x4 (189,000 miles) and picked up a 1993 Accord EX 5-Speed Coupe. I effectively doubled my gas mileage and got a much more fun ride in the bargain. It's in such immaculate condition that my mother likes it better than her '07 Corolla S, and it cost me a quarter what she paid!
So far I've got a short ram intake, clear corners, two-tone anodized pedals and a Type-R style shift knob with EL glow shift pattern on the way, along with a dealer shop service manual on CD. I've got a few more things planned, but I'd like to keep most of it under the hood. If I do paint it, it'll be a subtle color (maybe Black Cherry), and the only real visible additions will be the clear corners, probably some red/clear JDM tails, lowering springs, wheels and possibly a CF hood, although I'm not entirely sold on that one. I've always been more of a sleeper fan. I've been thinking catback, cam, upgraded fuel system, AFC and a turbo kit with a stage 1 clutch. Simple, not too radical, but still plenty for the area I live in, especially since it'll be a daily driver. I don't want to get crazy and sacrifice too much reliability. I'll be sure to update as things progress, and check out more of the rides as I get time. I'm liking what I see so far!
~Adam
~Camurai
P.S. ~ If anybody needs advice on anything related to photography, don't be afraid to hit me up. I'm a professional freelance on the side. Feel free to check out some of my porfolio on deviantART.
So far I've got a short ram intake, clear corners, two-tone anodized pedals and a Type-R style shift knob with EL glow shift pattern on the way, along with a dealer shop service manual on CD. I've got a few more things planned, but I'd like to keep most of it under the hood. If I do paint it, it'll be a subtle color (maybe Black Cherry), and the only real visible additions will be the clear corners, probably some red/clear JDM tails, lowering springs, wheels and possibly a CF hood, although I'm not entirely sold on that one. I've always been more of a sleeper fan. I've been thinking catback, cam, upgraded fuel system, AFC and a turbo kit with a stage 1 clutch. Simple, not too radical, but still plenty for the area I live in, especially since it'll be a daily driver. I don't want to get crazy and sacrifice too much reliability. I'll be sure to update as things progress, and check out more of the rides as I get time. I'm liking what I see so far!
~Adam
~Camurai
P.S. ~ If anybody needs advice on anything related to photography, don't be afraid to hit me up. I'm a professional freelance on the side. Feel free to check out some of my porfolio on deviantART.
**Don't b scared be prepared for the worst**
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