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#2371 of 2482 Re: Changed MTF.... [shmang] by nyccarguy Jan 14, 2008 (7:59 pm)
Replying to: shmang (Jan 13, 2008 7:54 pm) I think that's so cool that you work on your own car. It is something I've always wanted to do. Just in the past few years I've begun to realize that if I have the time (that's a big IF), that I probably could perform an oil change if I wanted to. SO far my automotive repair experience has been limited to changing tires, changing the Prelude's headlight bulbs, and changing the taillight assembly on my wife's '07 X3.   When I sell my condo and buy a house, I'm going to get a project car to work on and maintain myself. Replies to this message: shmang (Jan 20, 2008 11:33 am)
#2372 of 2482 Re: Changed MTF.... [nyccarguy] by shmang Jan 20, 2008 (11:33 am)
Replying to: nyccarguy (Jan 14, 2008 7:59 pm) Yeah, I do most of the maintenance type works myself - The only times my Lude went to a shop were: 1. Changing the timing belt 2. Replacing leaky struts   I have done everything else myself, including oil change, coolant, brakes, MTF, spark plug/wires, O2 sensor and pretty much everything specified on the maintenance schedule. It is not hard, but time consuming when learn to do the first time. But after the first time, it is just routine works. I believe a lot of other guys here has done it. I love cars and feel like I am taking care of them make me have a personal connection with it.
#2373 of 2482 High intensity headlamp bulbs.... by pro2513 Feb 18, 2008 (10:41 pm)
I have had multiple Sylvania Silverstars burn out on me so I gave up. Any advice. I have installed three sets and one has blown out after approx. two weeks of normal use. I don't touch the bulbs in any way at install. Replies to this message: nyccarguy (Feb 19, 2008 6:21 pm) stuartbonia (Feb 19, 2008 9:00 pm)
#2374 of 2482 Re: High intensity headlamp bulbs.... [pro2513] by nyccarguy Feb 19, 2008 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: pro2513 (Feb 18, 2008 10:41 pm) Sorry I can't help. I use standard H1 bulbs and have only had to replace them a few times in almost 6 years of ownership.   Why did you feel the need to switch to the Sylvania Silverstars? I find the stock headlamps more than adequate. I've also got the USDM fog lamps which help too.
#2375 of 2482 Re: High intensity headlamp bulbs.... [pro2513] by stuartbonia Feb 19, 2008 (9:00 pm)
Replying to: pro2513 (Feb 18, 2008 10:41 pm) In my 10 years of ownership with my Prelude I have changed the bulbs one time. I used the stock bulbs.
#2376 of 2482 Re: prelude sh [dug5] by cfolsom Feb 22, 2008 (6:12 pm)
Replying to: dug5 (Dec 01, 2000 4:38 am) Actually 17's wouldn't be too heavy, about the same as stock. I have 19's on a '93 and they look cool and are overkill but I've never felt that I lost handling, horses, etc. If you like them and they look good... KEEP THEM!!! Don't listen to everyone else.
#2378 of 2482 clutch problems by luv2hateatts Feb 24, 2008 (12:43 am)
have a 1998sh with 110k, clutch just went out. was wondering just how much extra time i should plan on needing or special instructions for dealing with the atts? not a lot of info out there on atts and even the dealership doesnt know much. heard about 6-8 hrs, is this close. have replaced a clutch and tranny in civic, will it be a lot trickier in the prelude or close timewise. any info would be greatly appreciated
#2379 of 2482 Well Look At The Bright Side by nyccarguy Feb 24, 2008 (8:42 am)
At 110K miles, your clutch lasted more than twice as long as mine did. I had to replace it at 52,000 miles on my '01 Type SH. It was very EXPEN$IVE. I had the work done at the dealership where I normally service the car. When I was orignially quoted the price, I seriously thought I was going to have a heart attack. After all, at heart my beloved Prelude is a "Just change the oil, put gas in it, & change the timing belt at 60K miles and it'll run forever and a day" Honda. I thought clutches were supposed to last at least 100K miles! The ATTS Unit has to be removed and re-installed in order to the clutch to be replaced. This results in an additional 4-5 hours of labor in along with however long it takes to replace the clutch. I trust the dealer I bring my car to, but it was the first time I actually shopped him for a price. I called 2 other dealers and an independent mechanic. They quoted less at first, but then said "does your car have ATTS?" When I said yes, the price went up.   With the price, I wanted the new clutch to last MUCH longer and ended up having an aftermarket CENTERFORCE clutch installed along with a new Honda Throw Out Bearing and Flywheel. My car currently has over 92,000 miles on it and I'm very happy with the clutch (and the car).   They also found a leak in the differential fluid while they were down there and replaced a seal for me that would have cost a lot more than $17 if they weren't already doing the clutch.   If you're doing the job yourself, I'd advise to go to preludeonline.com or preludepower.com They've got some how tos on everything. I'm sure there's a HELMS manual you could buy that would detail how to do the work.   Only 110K on your '98 is nothing! What color is your car? Are you the original owner? Good luck to you~!
#2380 of 2482 The Fun Continues by nyccarguy Mar 19, 2008 (7:55 pm)
I swapped my 15" winter wheels & tires yesterday for my beautiful 16" stock rims shod with Z Rated Yokohama AVS ES100s. Springtime is the start of driving season!

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