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  1. Nick1130

    What is the ideal rpm to shift at?

    i was just wondering what rpm u guys shift gear at? cause ive been driving stick for about 2 weeks now and i still look at the rpm before i switch gears. :hide: right now i usually switch gear between 3k and 4k rpm , is that fine? my friend that owns a prelude switch gears between 4k and 5k rpm...
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    hard clutch

    so since i got my car ive noticed that it takes effort to push down the clutch when switching gears, i let my friends and dad drive the car and they said the same thing, is that normal? or do i need to get it changed right away?:skurred:
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    window chrome trim installation

    i need help with installing the top chrome trim of my front window ! i just bought the car and the last owner did not kept the clips that holds it so im just left with the trim, idk but i tried 3m tape and obvs it's not holding it. stupid me. any other way to install it/hold the trim?
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    easy fix?

    so i finally got another accord and yes its 5spd ! :thumbsup: i know it's not the cleanest one , yet. but ill get there ! only prob is that it got into a fender bender so the last owner had to changed the hood. and there's a dent by the drivers fender. is this an easy fix? do i have to replace...
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    Worth it? need advice asap!

    Alright so i sold my old accord because i wanted to get a standard. and i saw this guy accord coupe for sale,test drove it runs very smooth its a 2 door coupe, with 175,000 kms , sunroof, cloth interior , 1998. the only problem is that his car was totaled a year ago and his bumper was totally...
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    what needs to be done when you hit 200k km

    i just hit 200xxx km this morning, and i called a shop to ask for maintenance like what needs to be done when i hit that mark and they were saying alot of stuff , and im jsut not sure if its necessary, what's on my mind is just getting my timing belt and water pump changed? is that fine?
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    running on a "donut" spare tire atm !

    hey so my passenger front tire is flat and is messed up. im planning to buy two new front tires, im running a 17x7 rims and was on a 215/40zr17 front ! idk whats the tire size at the back, havent checked yet. :confused: but should i get a new tire size? or just stay with the same? my tires are...
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    Sad day :(

    So came out from work , got home , open my trunk to get my stuff, and saw this ! ahhh im so upset, im thinking someone hit it while i was at the parking lot at my work. :( should i get a new rear bumper asap? how can i aligned the sides back together?
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    Tune up?

    Hi i just have few questions, my car is sitting at 197,000 km atm, and as far a i know, when it hit 200k km , i gotta go for a tune up. how much does it usually cost? should i just order the parts online?(ie. timing belt, spark plugs if needed to be changed) and just bring it to a shop? :huh:
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    Painting Rear Drums

    have any one tried to paint their rear drum brakes yet? cause mine is very rusty, i tried cleaning it with a brake cleaner and a wire brush but remains the same, im just planning to paint it black or grey? anyone done it before? if yes then pics will be much appreciated. thanks ! :bowdown:
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    Drop Suggestions?

    Look what came in today guys ! Shout out to KEN ! Now, This is my accord, with a set of 15" rims. i cant afford to buy 17" or 18" yet, gotta wait til next month. so i was wondering how low should i go with them? Im thinking 2.75 front and 2.25 rear? i just want less wheel gap as...
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    Anyone?

    Hi im planning to do a led conversion for my gauge cluster. I was gonna buy one from superbrightleds.com but unfortunately when i was about to check out, it says i have to spend a minimum of 25 bucks because im outside us :mad: , so i thought about checking out ledautomative.com and found this...
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    brake problem? :(

    K so I was driving to school this morning and suddenly when I braked , I hear this sound like some kind of whining sound . I only hear it when I break , and its been like this the whole day now
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    Megan Racing Exhaust.

    So im ordering a megan racing exhaust, NA type local tomorrow for my 4cyl. Ive watched few vids online. Anyone has it here? How does it sound? My budget is pretty low thats why i decided to go for megan racing. http://www.optionimports.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=MR-CBS-HA98L4&eq=&Tp=
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    Type R Mesh Grille

    Looking for a type r mesh grille ! hit me up ASAP PLEASE!
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    Drop request please ? (:

    Can someone please lower my 4x4 looking accord through photoshop :( , im getting coilovers next week for sure and im gonna get F&F2 TYPE 1 , and im planning to lower it about 2" front and 1.75"/1.5" , but first i wanna see what would it look like with those height ! thanks in advance !
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    just a few questions?

    Im planning to get F&F2 Type 1 coilovers but i just got a few questions before i finalize my decision.... If i get coilovers i dont really need to get anything else ? cause all i want to do is lower my car. like i dont need to buy struts,shocks ..? or any other suspension parts right?sorry im...
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    Omg =(

    Today started off fresh, till this afternoon, i went to bank, widthdraw the money i need to buy an exhaust, i get back to my car , try to opened the drivers door but it was a bit hard than i expected lol, i looked over and i saw this. I dont know if i got hit or what. i have no clue ...
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    Double Din In-Dash Deck?

    So im planning to buy a double din deck this weekend for my car, i have my eye on a pioneer avh p3200dvd. So my question is, does anyone here also has a double din? how is it with the stock speakers? How are you liking it?Did you had to buy a dash kit for it? is it bypass? did you install it...
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    Car Alarm/Starter Problem!

    When i bought my 98 accord coupe from someone, it came with an alarm/starter system. I thought it was great until 3 weeks ago,Two problems, First, Car just suddenly wouldnt start if you use the remote starter. When i first got the car it works perfectly, but i dont know what happen, in the...
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    Muffler's?

    Okay , i have a stock muffler on my car right now, Does changing just your muffler change the sound or do i have to change the whole exhaust? I want a louder sound, but at the same time i dont wanna spend a whole lot. Also, where do you buy them online? Im sorry for asking stupid questions, im...
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    Nicks 1998 Honda Accord Coupe LX -UPDATED-(56K! AHHHH)

    Hi everyone ! So this is my baby , suggestions and criticism are welcome ! Engine : -Custom 2.5" Piping -Megan Racing N1 Muffler Ice : -Pioneer AVH-P3200BT Cosmetic: -20% Tinted Rear Windows -35% Tinted Front Windows -17" Mesh Rims -DIY Painted Calipers (Gold) -DIY Blackhoused Headlights...
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    Little white spots on the hood and front bumpers!

    Hey im new here, and i recently got a 1998 honda accord coupe last month, but apparently it has all these little white spots on the hood and front bumper, theres like hundreds of them :( , i think its rock chips but i dont know, anyone know how can i get rid of this? i dont know lots about car...
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