SupraGuy
Well-Known Member
Hey there.
Just purchased my '99 Accord EX sedan, 2.3L Auto. Probably not going to do much in the mods department, since my other car is a Supra Turbo, and is probably already much faster than this Accord is likely to ever be for any reason.
The Accord is a nice all-round vehicle, seems to be all stock. 291,000 km (181,000 miles) so it's been around the block a few times, but is still in fairly good condition, save the passenger side fender and front door, which the previous owner crunched. Part of the reason that I bought it for a fairly low price.
The interior is tan leather, with heated seats that will be very nice this winter, I'm sure.
I'll be headed to a wrecker this weekend to pick up a fender. I came across the forum looking for information on changing the fender out (Found text descriptions, but kind of lacking in photos, so I hope that it's relatively self explanatory.)
I'd like some suggestions as to good repair manuals to buy. Will probably pick up a Haynes because they're readily available and cheap, but they're never all that detailed, and I'd like better.
So far, the ignition switch has been replaced (another reason the car was inexpensive) and a few other minor things here and there have been attended to. (The license plate nuts on the trunk had rusted badly, and tore out while trying to change the plate.)
The car is the black currant pearl colour, which would probably look pretty nice if the clear coat were in better shape. After I replace the fender and fix the door, I may decide to splurge on paint. I might choose a different dark colour at that time, but a colour change paint job is probably more trouble than I'll go to.
The CD player has a disc jammed in it. It's also asking for the security code, which I don't know, so I'm planning to just replace it with aftermarket.
I'm mostly here for maintenance and repair information. This is going to be a daily driver.
That's about it.
For me myself, I do my own automotive work. The engine in the Supra, I built from a bare block up. Forged pistons, shot-peened rods, upgraded single turbo, engine management, fuel system, etc. Powder coated a lot of the visible parts, so it's kind of nice looking, though I was always more concerned with function than appearance.
I used to compete in IASCA SQ stuff with my older Supra, so I know my way around mobile entertainment systems as well. I've done custom fibreglass sub boxes, kickpanels, amp racks as well as security and convenience systems.
Out of the car, I work with computers, and have done a fair amount of DIY electronics projects, including designing and building my own audio amplifiers, speaker systems, and DIY video projectors.
See you around!
Just purchased my '99 Accord EX sedan, 2.3L Auto. Probably not going to do much in the mods department, since my other car is a Supra Turbo, and is probably already much faster than this Accord is likely to ever be for any reason.
The Accord is a nice all-round vehicle, seems to be all stock. 291,000 km (181,000 miles) so it's been around the block a few times, but is still in fairly good condition, save the passenger side fender and front door, which the previous owner crunched. Part of the reason that I bought it for a fairly low price.
The interior is tan leather, with heated seats that will be very nice this winter, I'm sure.
I'll be headed to a wrecker this weekend to pick up a fender. I came across the forum looking for information on changing the fender out (Found text descriptions, but kind of lacking in photos, so I hope that it's relatively self explanatory.)
I'd like some suggestions as to good repair manuals to buy. Will probably pick up a Haynes because they're readily available and cheap, but they're never all that detailed, and I'd like better.
So far, the ignition switch has been replaced (another reason the car was inexpensive) and a few other minor things here and there have been attended to. (The license plate nuts on the trunk had rusted badly, and tore out while trying to change the plate.)
The car is the black currant pearl colour, which would probably look pretty nice if the clear coat were in better shape. After I replace the fender and fix the door, I may decide to splurge on paint. I might choose a different dark colour at that time, but a colour change paint job is probably more trouble than I'll go to.
The CD player has a disc jammed in it. It's also asking for the security code, which I don't know, so I'm planning to just replace it with aftermarket.
I'm mostly here for maintenance and repair information. This is going to be a daily driver.
That's about it.
For me myself, I do my own automotive work. The engine in the Supra, I built from a bare block up. Forged pistons, shot-peened rods, upgraded single turbo, engine management, fuel system, etc. Powder coated a lot of the visible parts, so it's kind of nice looking, though I was always more concerned with function than appearance.
I used to compete in IASCA SQ stuff with my older Supra, so I know my way around mobile entertainment systems as well. I've done custom fibreglass sub boxes, kickpanels, amp racks as well as security and convenience systems.
Out of the car, I work with computers, and have done a fair amount of DIY electronics projects, including designing and building my own audio amplifiers, speaker systems, and DIY video projectors.
See you around!