Here's my car for the past 3+ years. And it's surprising/disappointing knowing how little has been done all these years. My goal is to change this, and creating this thread may create some motivation.
Yeah, the paints pealing and she's got some boo-boos, but I still love her.
The BB2 comes with an H23A1 which is basically an increased-stroke, non-VTEC version of the H22A.
2.3 liter, DOHC in-line 4 cylinder, 160hp, and 163 ft-lbs of torque.
I'm running a badass knockoff ram-air intake, knockoff lowering springs, genuine JDM headlights, a front-upper strut bar (pointless), a comfy Momo shift knob, and that's about it (pathetic, eh?). There's large list of replacement parts including a radiator, various hoses, valve cover gasket, IACV, a few suspension parts, some part near the oil filter, spark plugs, wires, timing belt, etc. It's become a bit of a blur. But she's been running strong for about a year now with no problems! Knock on wood.
Chips, scratches, zip ties, and Sirius XM. Mmm.
I'm trying to be somewhat realistic with my future plans since dropping a turbo H22A seems a bit out of reach. Here's my plan for a conservative, NA set-up:
Engine
* AEM V2 intake
* DC Sports headers
* Greddy EVO cat-back
Suspension
* Ground Control coilovers with Koni Yellow shocks
Aesthetics
* Milano Red or black paint
* Spoon style front lip
* 5th gen Accord side skirts and rear lip
* OEM carbon fiber hood
* JDM side markers and window visors
* Gunmetal or Sports Bronze Rota Circuit 8s
Misc.
* Forbidden Motorsports short shifter
Gotta promote one of my favorite websites to all my passengers.
Zero260's '93 Honda Prelude Si (BB2)
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Re: Zero260's '93 Honda Prelude Si (BB2)
omfg how did you get a Speedhunters sticker? Send some to me
Anyway, I like it when people look after their car. Good stuff
This. Excellent idea, but are you sure that you want to blow money on a Prelude? I would be saving up for a Civic or CRX if you want to go fast (around corners).Suspension
* Ground Control coilovers with Koni Yellow shocks
Anyway, I like it when people look after their car. Good stuff
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Re: Zero260's '93 Honda Prelude Si (BB2)
GC make some fantastic stuff, but why change the coil-over shocks? Do you mean springs? Or do GC use Koni shocks? I know they use Bilsen on BMW's.
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Ya he's talking about the GC coilover sleeves, which is just to replace the spring.
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Ahh, so not coilovers, as in proper, fully adjustable coilovers?
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Correct. The GC sleeves have an adjustable spring perch so you can lower/raise the height but that's it. Koni Yelllows have adjustable rebound though, so the end result will be almost the same thing as a full coilover unit.
At least it's a thousand times better than the crap you can buy on eBay.
At least it's a thousand times better than the crap you can buy on eBay.
Re: Zero260's '93 Honda Prelude Si (BB2)
Yes. It's a somewhat affordable alternative to fully adjustable coilovers, and I've heard nothing but good things about the result.
I'd like to score some more... If I manage to find Mike or Lin at Formula D, I'll try to get some.
I have a tendency to contradict myself, so don't be surprised if you catch me posting a 240 in a couple months.
Do you remember when Speedhunters had a "contest" for the first ~15 people to follow their Twitter account and the winners got a free EatSleepRace/Speedhunters shirt? Well I was a winner! I had to sign up for Twatter, but it was worth it. Anyway, they sent a sticker with the shirt.boganbusman wrote:omfg how did you get a Speedhunters sticker? Send some to me
I'd like to score some more... If I manage to find Mike or Lin at Formula D, I'll try to get some.
Lol, I'm not sure, which is part of the reason I haven't. And if I do end up getting something else, it would most likely not be a Civic or CRX. I love Hondas, and you're right, it would be more effective. But there's so many of those God damn things buzzing around here. It's the same reason I haven't tried to get a 240. Sure it's effective, but it seems sort of boring.boganbusman wrote:This. Excellent idea, but are you sure that you want to blow money on a Prelude? I would be saving up for a Civic or CRX if you want to go fast (around corners).Suspension
* Ground Control coilovers with Koni Yellow shocks
I have a tendency to contradict myself, so don't be surprised if you catch me posting a 240 in a couple months.
Re: Zero260's '93 Honda Prelude Si (BB2)
I've always been a fan of Preludes, honestly. It would be perfect in red. ^^