200k+ miles?

[PvillykanacK808]

is there even any hope for my 1993 accord? all stalk, loose trans, only pulls 90 and overall appearance is not so great. where should i start? My fan is broke, ac is not cold and blows too soft, door handles are broke, i think my tint is jamming the windows and is not allowing them to roll up all the way. i have a check engine light on all the time, and the maintenance required box is red and always on, but it runs good but not perfect, what would be the best product or part to start with. i want this to be a beast with an ls1 engine hopefully convert it to rear wheel drive so i can drift eventually, anyone think its possible to drift cb7s?

[bcjammerx]

wow...dude.

My car has over 228,000 miles...prolly only has 90-100 hp, NO a/c, dents all over, messed up hood. But the engine is still running strong. 200k is middle age for these cars if taken care of.

I do ALL my own fluid changes and work so I KNOW she is in good shape...eh...engine wise that is.

As for rwd...it is not worth it. Buy a rwd car instead. You need to learn some more about cars in general first though...a LOT more. No offense meant, just what I observe

[H.M.]

I would fix the tint and convert to rear wheel drive (for drifiting) before anything else. Do the tint before the rwd.








just kidding.
Before you do anything else do a search and find out why your engine light is on. Then change your oil and filter.

[acefighter028]

My car has 243k miles. I would fix the rust first. then go for suspension upgrades. then go after the engine. (fix the engine first to stock if it does not operate to start with lol) that is my plan at least.

P.S. a drifting CB7 would be sick and would surely show up in a magazine or two

[scudweiser]

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Before you do anything else do a search and find out why your engine light is on. Then change your oil and filter.

^This

You can remove the tint with windex and a plastic garbage bag.

You can get new door handles (interior i assume you mean) on tasauto.com.

The "maintenence required" box turns red after a certain number of miles, you can reset it by putting your car key in the slot in the gauge cluster next to the red box.

And as for appearance, what do you mean by "not so great"? We talking huge dents all over it, rust, or just dull paint? You would be amazed what a good detail job can do.

I suggest you look through some of the members rides threads on here and get a general idea of the potential of these cars. Start with threads marked with four or five stars.

And if you want rwd and a chevy V8 get an old Camaro.

[Drifting in 808]

I recommend just selling or trading in your CB7 instead of converting it into a RWD. Even if you convert it successfully it would not be any where near a 240sx , ae86 or any other drift car. Those cars are popular for a reason, cheap , can be used as track cars or commuters and you dont have to do much to them. With a 240sx you get a decently runing engine and do some minor mods with suspension and you are good to go.

[Drifting in 808]

Waianae Special Eh? Lol

[Dobermann]

I too have the dream of an ls1 cb7. I'm second year in mechanical engineering though, and I'm going to wait for more experience before seriously taking a go at it.

Post pictures of your car.

[greggydrift]

I agree that a drifting CB7 will definitely get you in a magazine (if your car is clean to match). I am not so sure however that it is worth it. I've only seen 1 RWD converted Honda and that was a EG, and on top of it all, its not used for drifting. Get your engine maintenance done first and get it tuned. Then start cleaning up the outside of the car, removing the rust/dings, fresh paint job if you can afford it. Then you will love your car and feel the want to mod it.

My 92 Cb7 sedan has near 250k and its got quite a few dings and the transmission broke at around 245k. I thought it was the worst car, except for the fact that it was green, a different color from everybody else. Then I found this site and was inspired so much that I wouldn't trade my dented car for a brand spanking new Acura any day. All it took was a real thorough cleaning of the car, cost me maybe $.50 for the water and soap that I used. lol Now I'm on this site all the time wondering what I could do to make me love the car even more. :]

[PvillykanacK808]

tanks ah! appreciate it much. my paint is not to bad and no more any dents. only thing is that the paint is old and dull. would rubbing or polishing compound bring back that glossy look?