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1997 accord mods - 7/12/2006 1:53:37 AM

absolutalchemy

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i was lookin for some subtle but nice mods for the exterior of my 97 accord ex 2dr ... i got rims and hids and stuff, but I was lookin into lip kits and tail lights ... anyone have any ideas maybe about how the m3 style lip spoiler would look???

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/12/2006 7:16:14 PM

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How about a new grill? eBay has them for about $35 w/ shipping and they come w/ a Type-R badge if you decide to put it on. I've got on and its held up fine! As far as tail lights, TYC has some that resemble a Jaguar which are what i'm wanting instead of my current altezzas. Those are about 130 w/ shipping. Just type in "94-97 Honda Accord" on eBay and you'll find a million accesories. Good luck!

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/12/2006 10:29:20 PM

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I have a 97 aswell and got a "Type R Grille" from ebay for around 20 bucks and it looks great. You can also colour match your OEM side skirts and get a front lipkit to give it a clean look. Ive also thought of getting the M3 Spoiler but have never seen it on another accord. Also window tint makes a HUGE difference in looks.

*ps* My sideskirts look like **POOP** but if you take them to a Paint and body shop they will look just as good as the car.

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/12/2006 11:28:18 PM

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Nice Accord Jm. So how exactly do your front turn signals work? I noticed they are all white....or is it transparent when you signal?

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/13/2006 3:22:06 AM

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Ya they are transparent just hit it will spray paint.

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/15/2006 9:45:52 PM

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wheel selection and ride hight are some of the most important visual mods u can do. down here in atlanta ( porb. the same other places) most 4 lug cars get 16"-17" rims and i am lowering my car an 1.5"

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/19/2006 9:57:34 PM

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well i got 17" BSA black 8 spoke rims on Kuhmo ASX tires ... droppin it appears to be a problem cuz of a control arm or something above the rear tires ... i removed the front bumper lenses and moved the blinkers up to the corner lenses ... it gives it a lil sleeker look ...

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/20/2006 1:55:54 PM

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yeah well i would just go with the other good ideas from the other posts, and i would take all the badges off, and this isn't a shot at you 19Accord97 but i wouldn't put any fake badges on or car cuz it take away from how clean of a car you really have.

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/20/2006 3:09:17 PM

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well i got 17" BSA black 8 spoke rims on Kuhmo ASX tires ... droppin it appears to be a problem cuz of a control arm or something above the rear tires ... i removed the front bumper lenses and moved the blinkers up to the corner lenses ... it gives it a lil sleeker look ...

What you are talking about adjusts the camber. That does not make any differecne with lowering your car.

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/20/2006 5:05:31 PM

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fair enough then ... any good recommendations for lowering it , i.e just springs - coilovers , the grille is replaced with a mesh type r no badge and i took off the badges from the rear except for the h cuz it leaves 2 holes

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/20/2006 9:56:22 PM

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thats up to you. you can get some good coilovers from dropzon and not brake the bank, while still gettin' that clean look.

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/20/2006 10:09:29 PM

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quote:

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well i got 17" BSA black 8 spoke rims on Kuhmo ASX tires ... droppin it appears to be a problem cuz of a control arm or something above the rear tires ... i removed the front bumper lenses and moved the blinkers up to the corner lenses ... it gives it a lil sleeker look ...

lower away man. the control arm moves with the suspension. The tire will never hit it.

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/23/2006 12:31:37 AM

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I have a 96 Accord EX and I lowered my car about 2" with eibach sportline springs. I had to buy camber kits for the front and back. I bought SPC camber kits. The rims that I have are 17" Konig Imagines with Kumho 711's. I suggest getting something done about your camber if you don't you will have to replace your new tires within three months. Really I did...Although, I had the camber problem long before I lowered the car. When I put the new rims on thats when the insides of the back tires started to wear out and the outsides of the front started to wear out. I wish you luck..

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RE: 1997 accord mods - 7/23/2006 12:36:20 AM

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yeah well i would just go with the other good ideas from the other posts, and i would take all the badges off, and this isn't a shot at you 19Accord97 but i wouldn't put any fake badges on or car cuz it take away from how clean of a car you really have.

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