Noob in the house

[Inspired]

Hey guys,

I don't live in STL, but I go there every so often. I live in Kansas city, and go to school there. Anyways, just thought I would stop by and formally introduce my self!:)

oh, I drive a '98 Prelude SH with some mods. Nothing special, but it gets me to where I need to go!

[Story Worm]

nice, lets see some pictures. welcome to the boards.

[muha22752]

very nice, welcome. +1 for pics

[mstewar]

welcome!

[Keith]

Welcome! Nice to see some Prelude peeps still kicking around. :) And yeah, post pics!

Keith

[Inspired]

Thanks for the warm welcome, fellas.:) Keith, nice Prelude!


Well, here's my DD in all its glory:



http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e62/hondaguy1212/0042.jpg

[Jay Z.]

welcome!

[Story Worm]

looks good man, hopefully you'll be in town when we get some meets together.

[Jacques]

Welcome to HACSTL, and nice pic! Looks like you have the JDM fogs and JDM front lip. :)

[J.M.P]

Hello there. Welcome.

[Inspired]

looks good man, hopefully you'll be in town when we get some meets together.
right on, man!
Welcome to HACSTL, and nice pic! Looks like you have the JDM fogs and JDM front lip. :)
thanks. Nice Prelude you got there, too!

JMP, Jay Z, thanks for the welcome.

[Jacques]

Inspired, any future plans on your Prelude?

[Inspired]

Inspired, any future plans on your Prelude?

As of now, I won't be doing anything to the car. School is occupying all of my time right now.

However, I still have my future mods list, and hopefully everything should go through as planned.

Future mods:
-Replace Timing Belt & Manual Tensioner Conversion. Has 170k, so needless to say, I need to do this ASAP
-OEM Carbon fiber interior trim
-S2000 Steering Wheel. I can't stand the stock BB6 wheel. I don't know how to explain the feeling, but I feel like I am driving a Peterbuilt. Hahah.
-New OEM bushings all around
-Type-S Induction system. Uber rare. I doubt I will ever find one.

That's really about it as far as future plans go. Everything else I am content with.

A little back story on my decision of buying a BB6:

Before this car I had an Accord. And my plans for the Accord were simple, but expensive; 5-lug conversion and H22 swap. Then I thought to myself, hey, why would I go through all the troubles of doing that, when I could just buy a 5th gen with all those goodies equipped and more? So, that's what route I took, and haven't looked back since. I absolutely love this car. Handles like a champ and gets good MPG!

[Jacques]

Future mods:
-Replace Timing Belt & Manual Tensioner Conversion. Has 170k, so needless to say, I need to do this ASAP
-OEM Carbon fiber interior trim
-S2000 Steering Wheel. I can't stand the stock BB6 wheel. I don't know how to explain the feeling, but I feel like I am driving a Peterbuilt. Hahah.
-New OEM bushings all around
-Type-S Induction system. Uber rare. I doubt I will ever find one.


On your mods...my comments:
-Your timing belt is the same timing belt when the car was new? :shock: If not, when was it changed last?
-You should also get the JDM carbon fiber gauge cluster. :)
-Nice mod...I have the DC5 (JDM ITR Type R) steering wheel myself (same size as the s2000). You're right about the Prelude's steering wheel, felt like driving a school bus to me :p
-That would be a PITA to do, but be nice to have it done
-Do you mean Type S intake? If so, both Keith and I had that awhile back. I switched to the AEM CAI, and never looked back.

[Inspired]

On your mods...my comments:
-Your timing belt is the same timing belt when the car was new? :shock: If not, when was it changed last?
-You should also get the JDM carbon fiber gauge cluster. :)
-Nice mod...I have the DC5 (JDM ITR Type R) steering wheel myself (same size as the s2000). You're right about the Prelude's steering wheel, felt like driving a school bus to me :p
-That would be a PITA to do, but be nice to have it done
-Do you mean Type S intake? If so, both Keith and I had that awhile back. I switched to the AEM CAI, and never looked back.

Oh god no! The belt's been replaced at 80k. LOL! I would have stopped driving the car completely until a new belt is on there.

Yep, JDM CF cluster is also would I would like to add. Pretty pricey, though! $100. I am going to wait til I find one used for a bit cheaper.

ITR Wheel is nice also. My friend has one on his CB7.

I know that the Type-S doesn't do so well in HP gains compared to an aftermaket intake, but I love the look of the Type-S intake. It has the OEM look to it which I am after.

Do you know after how long the ATTS fluid needs to be changed? I think mine still has the original fluid in there.:shock:

[Jacques]

Do you know after how long the ATTS fluid needs to be changed? I think mine still has the original fluid in there.:shock:

According to the manual, every 110,000 miles. I typically change mine every 60-80,000 miles. Since you don't recall if it's been changed (if ever), I'd change it as soon as you are able. It's not too hard, but you'll need a hose and funnel to refill the fluid. Draining it is like draining the oil. It has its own plug.

[Inspired]

According to the manual, every 110,000 miles. I typically change mine every 60-80,000 miles. Since you don't recall if it's been changed (if ever), I'd change it as soon as you are able. It's not too hard, but you'll need a hose and funnel to refill the fluid. Draining it is like draining the oil. It has its own plug.

Right on. Thanks a bunch!:thumbup:

[Alikat]

I've been hiding out lately....

but welcome to the club!!! As people said before, always nice to see a fellow Prelude-er!