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You are definitely getting it done. Good job man. You got a good thing that I hope to have as well. Get a nice pickup to daily and keep the car for fun. That way you're never bored.
Thank you. I really appreciate comments like that from members like yourself who have cars I consider to be classes above mine. It's cars like yours that motivate to build bigger, better and especially outside the box.
As I've stated before, my goal with this car is to highly modify the car, using mostly OEM mixed and matched pieces and basically build a one-off Accord Type R....Nothing new, but what I'm bringing to the table is to build it in such a way that it looks like you could have ordered it straight from the dealership, aside from a few small personal touches I've added.
Basically I want to make this car in it's form and function like a DC2 ITR, but in the CB chassis. Obviously the majority of my swap pieces are from a Prelude, but I have always found the Prelude to be a very uninspiring car. They've never impressed me, and the ones I see all give off a real douchebag vibe.
The CB coupe has such clean lines and a classic shape. It's understated and sophisticated in stock form. But with a few pieces you turn this mild mannered handsome car into a real classy elegant car. To me, CB's don't give off the douche factor other sporty cars like Preludes and Integras do.
Because you don't see many Accord coupes around, I always get asked about "your Prelude." The other day a guy at the gas station complemented my car and asked if it was a Prelude and I said "partially".
After swap and it is near its "type-r" completion, respray in genuine championship white. That would be pretty sick IMO. I just love everything about the car though, keep it up Mike
1991 Cappuccino Brown LX Coupe
2013 Rallye Red Civic EX Coupe
I got the muffler mounted up better. In the videos you can see is straight, but way off to the left almost hitting the bumper. I remedied that with a slight bend in the pipe and then stuck the muffler out on about a 45 degree angle. I think the look suits it. Kinda fills up the hole, and looks pretty decent too.
It's quieter now too. I don't know if the bend has to do with it, or maybe my muffler cement and clamps are mounted better this time, but I am 110% happy with the outcome. From the axle back, it's fitted together with a 2.5" to 2" reducer and a slightly bent 2" piece of exhaust pipe. All slip fitted together, sealed and clamped. Because I'm poor and don't have a welder....and the whole job cost me $12, including the price of the muffler.
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