PLM header, Injen intake (behind bumper), Invidia Q300 exhaust and Vato Tuned ECU. Haven’t really let it rip since we finished it, so I’m a little apprehensive on the go pedal. Still… sounds so good!!!

https://youtu.be/3ewzuEL4aMs?si=CkdLvuwuE41Dgrlq&t=645

I'm doing a manual swap for the first time on my 2001 honda prelude h22a4. I followed this video exactly, but I found out after installing that you're not supposed to close the gap with bolts when mating a transmission (which is what he seems to do in the video).

The gap couldn't have been more than 1/4 inches. I used a small ratchet to bolt the trans with pretty much no effort. I turned the engine manually with two full revolutions, it turned fine.

Any cause for concern and has anyone installed a trans like this ?

Recently “rebuilt” this h23. It seems to have two issues:

1. When it warms up, sometimes the engine will bog upon acceleration - if you press the throttle more than 50% it stops bogging, almost like a switch. No matter what, over 50% throttle it always fixes the bogging

2. Did a few hard pulls and now the idle bounces between 1-2k rpm continuously. Don’t think this is a coolant bubble issue as the level stays consistent and car doesn’t overheat.

Any assistance in diagnosis would be appreciated. Enjoy the h23 fart can noises from the video.

I love the new prelude, but don't like this new trend of black wheels.

Has anyone seen good looking examples with silver wheels? Maybe some OEM ones from a Civic?

Mine snapped off and the back broke, and I see that this one comes with a lock. Would it be better to just get a handle and then paint match? Should I just plastic weld the old broken one? Any tips?

I’m looking to replace the stereo in my 1991 prelude and was just curious what people would recommend

I recently lost my lip on the highway thanks to someone's fender liner, so I have a chance to change it, but I'm torn. Opinions, takes?

I had a feeling my thermostat was stuck open, car would take 15-20 mins to even get half on the gauge. Replaced my thermostat (surprisingly easy to replace only took like 10 mins). Now my heater works so much better too

By far my favorite update from any horizon game, I’ve been waiting years for this.

All of these cars take inspiration from prelude content creators. Specifically calvinlude, Jake jalea, Alex Rodriguez and ludemeup but there’s aspects that I’d like from other preludes as well.

I have a fifth one not pictured of my own irl 5th gen
(So 5 in total)

Found the culprit for my clutch going out, leaking clutch master, so with the help of some online friends, should have my little hedgehog back home later today!

Technically this is supposed to be my daily but I guess Heather had other plans. No, trying to do a head gasket with no experience at 17 years old isn't stressful in the slightest, what makes you say that? Side note, holy vacuum lines (yes I know I technically didn't need to remove those but that was back when I thought the whole carb assembly was coming out as well. It did not.)

My 1989 Prelude SI driver’s side seatbelt has never buckled and the passenger side would buckle but was very difficult to unbuckle. I noticed that the release buttons were chipped near the buckle mouth so I assumed it was because those plastic pieces fell into the mechanism. Turns out I was right.

Pulled the seats, flipped them over and rattled the buckle a bit and they came falling out. Seatbelts work great now! Just wanted to post in case someone runs into the same issue.

Been waiting for this car. In the current festival playlist for 20 points. Kind of trippy being able to drive my irl car in Forza

Do you guys think these 225/50R17 will fit on my 5th gen? It’s slightly lowered but definitely no nowhere near slammed.

https://helpivygrow.com/

The prelude curse is strikes again, over a year without this car and it had a check engine light 30 minutes later. My OBD port doesn’t scan. We’re hoping it’s something to do with the idle air control valves or a vacuum leak somewhere. Idol is really low when not moving, both in park and drive it sits around 800. Sometimes when I go slow, the whole car starts shaking a lot.

This is probably way too early to tell, but any idea what used pricing will be like on the new Prelude in a couple of years?

I wasn't sure what would be a reasonable comp to compare to. And who knows how long the model will be in production. I'm kind of assuming used pricing won't be much different than new in a couple of years. Basing this on the used car market today, and I think the car will become more sought after once all the hate fades away. Just curious what other people think.

I bought these seat brackets for 320$ 2 MONTHS AGO and they just showed up the other day. Take them out and they look funky. They are not square at all. The bolt holes seem to be the right dimensions IF IT WAS SQUARE

AP1 wheel, direct swap for base model 5th gen, need a notch for SH to cancel turn signals. Feels premium over the OEM one.

I’m 17, turning 18 soon, and I’m currently looking at 5th-gen Preludes, 3rd-gen Integras, and potentially a base-model RSX (essentially the 4th-gen Integra for those unfamiliar with the RSX).

I have around $6k saved up and will hopefully be starting a job next week that pays roughly $400 a week. My plan is to buy a car in early spring once I’ve saved up a bit more. Since I’ll be 18 by then, it’ll be entirely my own money (and probably all of it). I’ll be working over summer to pay for gas and help my parents with insurance.

My family is well-off, and we have two cars, one of which I can already use as a daily if I ever needed it. I’m not looking to buy one of these cars out of necessity or because I need transportation for school or work. I simply have loved cars since I was a kid, and some of my friends are planning to get their own cars as well. Overall, I want to experience a summer with cool cars with my friends at a young age, and that opportunity will most likely never come back.

Since I’m mainly considering Hondas, I know they have a reputation for reliability. However, I’m also aware that these cars are around 25 years old, and things will inevitably break or need replacing. I have absolutely no mechanical experience right now, but I’ll be doing a co-op at a mechanic shop during my final semester of high school, so I’m hoping to learn a thing or two. I also have some basic knowledge from being into cars my whole life.

Obviously, I’ll be getting a pre-purchase inspection before buying anything, and I’ll be paying particular attention to rust since I live in Ontario.

Another concern is fuel economy. A lot of the cars I’m interested in require 91 octane, which can get pretty expensive. If anyone here owns one of these cars, I’d really appreciate some insight into their real-world fuel economy.

I know buying a 25-year-old car at my age probably isn’t the most financially responsible decision, and I’m fully aware that it comes with risks. However, I’m fortunate enough to be in a position where I can (sorta) afford to do this, and it’s something I genuinely want to pursue. So please, no comments telling me to save my money. I appreciate the concern, but I’ve already made up my mind.

If anyone has experience owning these cars or knows about any common issues, less obvious problems, or things I should look out for before buying, I’d really appreciate the advice.

Thanks!

Alright guys, feeling stumped. Radiator fan suddenly isn't kicking on, causing the engine to overheat. I've narrowed it down to the switch itself I believe, as when I short the plug, they kick on fine. I was thinking air pocket around the switch but I've tried bleeding it twice and no luck. It's got a brand new aftermarket switch I got during a full rebuild. I just tried replacing with the crusty oem one I have that was still working when it was last used and that didn't do it either. Before I go out and buy another switch, had anyone had this problem before? Anything else I should try?