The LB Snow Man Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Hey everyone, Snowman here. long time listener, first time caller. Anyways im in the market for a '99+ Prelude OR a '98+ Teg. i love the two cars that honda provides, but it leaves me a few questions. I am a total noob when it comes to this kinda of stuff, just another 19 year old that drives fast. im mostly leaning towards the lude but if i find a teg for the right price ill get that. so onto the questions 1) What are the basic tune-up parts or replacement parts i need to get or should look at when i purchase my new car. i know spark plugs and what not but what i mean is any new parts or parts i need to look at specifically that have been through 65k+ miles? 2) When i do get it does it really matter how many miles the car has because an engine swap wont cost me TOO much. What other way to get to know your car better then doing all the work by yourself or with a friend right? 3) What are some of the better brands i could use to put performance parts on the car? i have a friend at super autobacs so i can get wholesale prices not retail. 4) i know practice makes perfect but can anyone give me some tips to better my driving and street knowledge? 5) Any advice you guies can lend me about both cars? like pros and cons? I think thats enough for know. more when i get them which will be soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycarsux Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 #2: If you get a Prelude, what engine are gonna swap in?? You have one of the best motors already in there. Also, mileage does matter because its not just mileage on the motor. Its also mileage on the body. #4: Drive it like you stole it. And what do you mean "street knowledge"? #5: If you get the lude, make sure its the Si. If you get the teg, make sure its a GSR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The LB Snow Man Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 i think im leaning more towards the teg, but GS-R's are a little harder to findand by street knowladge i mean driving tips. EX responce, handleing, and situations i might come across Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 My advice: Drive slow (around the speed limit to 10 over) except when you're sure no one else is around. That advice has never failed me -- never been pulled over once. One thing about learning by doing is that your first project will prolly not turn out as good as you want. Read as much as you can and have experienced people help you when you first do something. Otherwise your first car will prolly end up in a junkyard after a while. Just the way it is unless you've been taught a lot beforehand -- but then it really wouldn't be the first car you've worked on would it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The LB Snow Man Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 well im never actually worked on a teg before. i know a few things here and there but nothing in depth. i have a few friends who have worked on hatched civ's with b18's and b20's and tegs with the same motor. i want to learn from them and just work on my car which i haven't found yet. i really want to get started on it sooner then later but i can't rush or id buy something that breaks down later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I searched for a car all summer before I stumbled upon my sol. Now I'm getting rid of it in a few weeks and getting a better sol and a project crx. Patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The LB Snow Man Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 wow that is a long time, but i bet you were looking for specific things tht the others didn't have. the one im interested atm is a 98 teg gs-r. this is the link for it http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/car/318686704.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I wish I could sell mine but I'd never be able to get what I owe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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