87 Wagon **new pix** wheels finally!
87wagonsteve
Wagonist
So I figured I would clean up my build thread a bit since it seemed a bit cluttered. Removed some sh*t and organized it a bit better to show what has been done.
Name: Steve
Occupations:
Honda employee
Student (Soon to have 2 year Automotive Collision Repair Technology Certificate and 2 year Applied Science Degree)
Wagon DOB: 1987
Meets Attended: * * *
Seattle April 2, 2011 viewtopic.php?f=29&t=12424" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Portland April 30, 2011 viewtopic.php?f=29&t=12985" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kent May 7, 2011 viewtopic.php?f=29&t=11599" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
So ya finally got around to lowering the monster. And traded for my 13's back. I still need to mess with the back a bit but I need to make my adjustable panhard bar and buy a decent set of coil overs first.
Name: Steve
Occupations:
Honda employee
Student (Soon to have 2 year Automotive Collision Repair Technology Certificate and 2 year Applied Science Degree)
Wagon DOB: 1987
Meets Attended: * * *
Seattle April 2, 2011 viewtopic.php?f=29&t=12424" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Portland April 30, 2011 viewtopic.php?f=29&t=12985" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kent May 7, 2011 viewtopic.php?f=29&t=11599" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
So ya finally got around to lowering the monster. And traded for my 13's back. I still need to mess with the back a bit but I need to make my adjustable panhard bar and buy a decent set of coil overs first.
Comments
Check out crutchfield whenever you're not sure about electronics or size and fit, they're a great resource:
Stereos for the 2WD '87 Wagon:
http://www.crutchfield.com/g_300/Car-Re ... 5684&avf=N
Stereos for the 4WD '87 Wagon:
http://www.crutchfield.com/g_300/Car-Re ... ml?tp=5684
Both lists are identical for the most part but you get a very nice and large selection that's confirmed to fit properly and all include a proper spacer sleeve for our car's console.
EDIT!: Also,
There's just something magical about a Honda from the 80's. It seems that between 1982 and 1992 they could do no wrong; it's a pity that their later vehicles weren't as radical and unique in the following decade given how great they were before.
Why can't I just cut the factory springs that are currently on the wagon? I know they are a bit thicker then say the 87 CRX springs so would that cause a shitty ride?
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4881
"We used 88-91 coilovers for the rear of numorous older Civics and Integras. Never got any negative feedback from any of the people we did it for either. Rear springrates from the coilovers were around the 250-350 mark."
So I am assuming if you can use 88-91 coil overs in the rear the same spring/shock combo would work as well? I'm trying to figure out the best way to go. I know ground control makes rear coil overs so if all else fails I will just order them.
Found
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-91-HO ... #vi-ilComp
Fairly cheap. Says it will fit an 88 CRX so wondering if anyone knows if they will fit the 87 wagon?
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1043
"Buy struts for a civic hatch or crx of the same year as your wagon. Then you will need springs from a 88-91 civic hatch or crx to go along with your struts."
Maybe I answered my own questions, I'm just wanting a second opinion.
Ya, I've actually been eye balling http://www.ground-control-store.com/pro ... =505/CA=73 since they seem to be the best bang for the buck.
Now to look at:
-Shocks
-wheel combos I really wanna try and find some old school mesh or even some basic 15in steelies... how I love the look of steelies haha
http://www.g1teg.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37360
Kinda got me motivated to get back to fixin up my 3rd Gen.
In the process of lowering the rear
Love your ride man looks great
The front before lowering the rear with 2002 Mazda Protege Wagon fogs
Only driven about 30min and already ripped apart an old rubber exhaust hanger :P