Starting the Prelude upgrades...

First is first, get it inspected!

But I don't have a temp tag... so off I went to the local MO DMV. They said I need an inspection first before I get a temp tag. How do I drive without a tag, I asked the lady after waiting for about 15 minutes in line. She said, "Just carry around your title and insurance, you are allowed to for up to 30 days from the date of purchase". Ok, so off I went back home on a hot Monday evening.

Went to see Abg. Ramli to show him (and his family, Dzakiyy included) the car. They all loved it, took them around, hit a couple VTEC moments, pretty cool! Then I noticed that when I turn left, and there's a bump (the driveway, in this case) - the tire would rub the dented LH fender. The dent is from a hit-and-run truck that backed up into the fender a year back, never got fixed... Hmm, I thought - if I was to replace the bald tires (I mean, very bald!) with new ones, it would rub more! I need to replace the fender ASAP too!

So today, I ordered:

- 2 x Fuzion ZRi 205/55/15 Summer tires to match the rears from tirerack.com ($71 ea + $25 S+H). Apparently the guy never rotated his tires, hence the 2 bald tires... *sigh*.

- LH Driver side front fender ($125 + $25 S+H) - primered.

- Genuine Honda spark plug wires for the car at Honda of Tiffany Springs ($76.55).

And soon:

- Oil change at Jiffy Lube (Pennzoil regular 10W-30).

- Genuine Honda oil filter ($8/ea with 10% discount for over 3 purchased).

- Pending: Paint the fender - I was advised that running with primer is not a good idea.

- 4 x NGK Laser Platinum spark plugs - PZFR6F-11.

That's it that I can think of for now - coolant will need to be flushed soon, and I need to figure out how to get the stereo working optimally. Pictures soon.

Just kidding

I was just kidding that I will always wear a mask. I want to follow Wasil and Amin. They are brave enough to not wear a mask.

Finally...

I bought a car.

1994 Honda Prelude VTEC $1800.00

Mileage: 190,000 miles

Excellent mechanical condition, engine does not leak nor burn any oil. Mechanically speaking there are no issues. Body has usual Honda rust, and the front left fender needs replaced (hit and run @ parking lot - a pickup truck backed into it). To-dos: New set of front tires, oil change after 100 miles, and treat the leather!

Specs

- Leather

- Granada Black Pearl NH-503P

- 58% front and 42% rear weight distribution

- 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes with ABS

- 5-speed manual transmission

- Driver and passenger front airbags

- 7-speaker audio system (stock)

- Directional, nine spoke alloy 15-inch wheels (~15 lbs)

- Electro-luminescent gauge displays

- Suspension: 4-Wheel Upper Wishbone, Lower Control Arm

- Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear): 25.4/23.0
- Steering Type: Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion

- Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.9

- Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 35.9

Exterior Dimensions

- Wheelbase (in.): 100.4
- Length (in.): 174.8

- Width (in.): 69.5
- Height (in.): 50.8
- Track (in., front/rear): 60.0/59.6
- Ground Clearance (in.): 5.7
- Curb Weight (lbs., MT): 2932
- Coefficient of Drag (Cd): .33

Engine
- Type: Aluminum-alloy in-line 4

- Displacement: 2157 cc

- EPA Estimate: 22/26 mpg

- Horsepower@rpm (SAE net): 190@6800
- Torque (lb.ft.): 158@5500
- Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
- Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC VTEC
- Fuel Induction System: PGM-FI
- Ignition System: Electronic

Gear Ratio

1 - 3.307
2 - 1.950
3 - 1.360
4 - 1.071
5 - 0.870
FD 4.266

Interior Dimensions
- Headroom (in., front/rear): 38.0/35.1
- Legroom (in., front/rear): 44.2/28.1
- Shoulder Room (in., front/rear): 54.0/50.6
- Hiproom (in., front/rear): 52.2/41.4
- Cargo Volume (cu. ft.): 7.9
- Interior Volume (cu. ft.): 80.2

Capacities
- Fuel (gal.): 15.9

"Knew Editir"

I must first thank Amin for inviting me to be an editor for this glamorous blog. I have not paid back his generosity by adding some awesome posts to this blog just yet, for I have not had the opportunity to "to waste his [my] time contributing" as my colleague (Amin) has mentioned. I will not wear a mask and a hat to show that I am a editor; I feel entirely confident with my natural look. I don't care if anyone knows my true identity, but I agree that "you can never be to (sic) careful."

~Wasil

Meet Dz

Hey (below), welcome to my little corner! Our new editors should make this blog a bit less boring. Although for sure Wasil will never going to waste his time contributing, I'm sure these new facetious editors will.

Meet Dz, my new adopted brother. Since my brothers are so far away, I need someone here locally to pick on and practice my superiority. Wahahahaha!

I like St. Louis, one of my favorite cities to date. The Gateway St. Louis arch looks like that mysterious planet in Halo. Pretty amazing, definitely one of the 'must-see' landmarks in the USA. Only thing that can top this, so far, is the Niagara Falls and the Petronas Tower. Did I mention there's this shop that has Halal Philly Cheese Steak?! Hell yeah!

Its L-man

Well first I must thank Amin for inviting me to this luxurious blog. I will pay back his generosity by adding some awesome posts to this blog. I will wear a mask and a hat to show that I am a editor. None shall know my true identity! MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

New Editer

Hi, I am a new editor for this glamorous blog. First I would like to thank Amin, who invited me to this blog. I will pay you back with my very interesting posts

As you know, I would not want to show my identity to the world, so I will always be wearing a mask. You can never be to careful.

Ok, this is just a heads up. Cool.