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Originally posted by Halx
Why the heck would I want a 20 year old car? Damn, dude. Think or get out of the thread.
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Halx, dude, be prepared for some pretty stupid shit like that when you're talking about your baby.
Anyway, the first thing you should do is get some new wheels. I know you already plan on that, but it should be the first mod you do because the car will have a whole new look and the grip will be awesome compared what it is now. Also, upgrade your shocks soon after that. With the increased grip, the body is going to lean really far when you corner hard. Get some Koni, KYB or Tokiko (best!) adjustable struts and some coilover springs. The coilover springs come on a threaded perch that slides over the shocks and allows the car to be raised and lowered until you find a ride-height you like. A shop will charge you
way too much to install shocks, so do your best to find someone who could help you do it first. I did mine for free, and a friend had to pay over $250 just in labor to have a shop do it for him.
That grille in
BonneFan's post on the front of that black Accord looks awesome! You should do something like that, too. It gives the car a nice, understated look.
Another point about wheels: if you want 18s that look like 18s, get something without a huge lip. A lot of wheels have a big polished lip, so the spokes are made shorter and curved inwards. This actually makes them look smaller than they are. Check my wheels out: the spokes go all the way to the edge, making 17s look like 17s instead of 15s or 16s.
LINK Of course, you should ignore all of my advice and everyone else's and go with whatever you think looks best.