Thread: New owner, CF4 SiR

Sup guys, I'm Jonathan and I've gotten my first Honda yet. It's a 1997 Accord SiR.
If anyone's been on TM recently looking for Accords I think you'll recognise this one.
It's white, with 170,000kms. The car used to be blue actually, but then one of the previous owners decided to respray the outside white.
It looks like he did it in his own garage, the paint is not good at all. No fading or anything just not done professionally. Door sills unpainted and over
sprays everywhere.

But I don't mind. Why? Because F20B. And I got it for $4100.

I've always been a bit of a "secret" Honda fan. I've owned a 300ZX Twin Turbo manual as my weekend car since 2009, and being an owner of a somewhat
hi-powered car has always resulted in people looking down on Hondas. But I've always loved the idea of a high revving 4 cylinder, and fell in love with Honda
engines after driving a DC2 type R.

So when it came to picking a new daily, an Accord immediately popped up. I've always liked the CF4 shape, the F20B motor seems to be pretty good too, and
white is imo the best colour lol.

My verdict on this car, and a real generalisation of Hondas:
>Damn it's fun! Even though it's slow compared to the Z32, it offers a lot of fun even as an auto
>The engine loves revving and VTEC is awesome. Obviously VTEC doesn't kick like 2 turbos, but it's nice and noticeable.
>It's economical, for close to 100hp/L in NA form (impressive!) it's damn economical
>The F20B is imo quite a nice engine. I know it's the not the best Honda has to offer, but who would've thought you can have this much in a "family car" that's $4100?!
>Parts are CHEEEEEP compared with a Z32. Coil-overs for 3 digits?! WOW

Now, I've got some questions. I will do more searching and whatnot myself, but if you've read up to this point and want to answer them, thanks a bunch!

>Lowering the car. I want the car lowered, not on coil-overs or slammed though. What are my options? I see many people selling springs, what about shocks?
I'm looking at something that "improves" the look, improves handling a bit but retains good ride comfort as a daily.
>Wheels. Do anyone know the offset for this car? I'm looking at getting some 16/17's in white, ITR style wheels. So subtle and OEMish
>Exhaust. I have a single exhaust and I don't really like it. Does anyone know if dual exhaust fit? Like a CL1 stock exhaust for example? I want the car to be as quiet as possible on idle and light-medium load (preferably extremely close to factory) and maybe some sound on higher revs/VTEC engagement
>Bodykit. I quite like the look of Euro R's, is it possible to dress my SiR up to look like/close to Euro R. So something subtle, OEM ish again.



TLR? Got a white CF4 SiR good mechanical condition, acceptable body work for $4100. First Honda ever. Love the motor, lots of fun even compared to my
Z32 TT. Anyone know where's a good place to start on reading a bunch about CF4's?

Welcome man , think you were parked up next to me at last meet . Nice 300zx

Thanks lol. I haven't been to any Honda meets yet, unless you're talking about the 300ZX?

Yeah lol or was it another 300zx...

Where/when was this meet? Lol completely off topic

last weeks botany meet , there was a 300zx next to my accord lol .

Nope not me lol. But you might see it in the future

haha really , looked like the one in ur dp . anyways your not the only here with a 300zx

You have one too? Who else? Pretty interested in finding familiar faces from 300zx club lol