new aero for the 240, OPINONS???? - Honda Prelude Forum

khilgers · 07-26-2006, 03:44 PM

I got the final pieces for the 240 so now she's ready for paint. I was debating for a while whether to get the JDM rear valences or a complete replacement rear bumper. After looking around at several bumpers I didn't quite find one that would match with the subtle styling of the JDM sideskirts. So I finally decided on the JDM rear valences. Plus everythings and OEM prduct and I don't have to deal with fiberglass. Enjoy, opinions welcome:biggrin:

XdisengageX · 07-26-2006, 04:45 PM

I like the style a lot . . . but it looks like everything sticks out of the car a bit much - like the parts need to be molded into the body with fiberglass to get a clean look.

Maybe it's just the bright white color that makes them "pop" out more -it'll look much better when painted I'm sure.

FiLLuP · 07-26-2006, 07:49 PM

the rear kind of looks unfinished since the valence only covers the sides.

snotshake · 07-26-2006, 09:05 PM

I love the headlights (the whole front end for that matter) and I like how those rims make the tires look fat but I don't think the skirts or the valences flow very well with the rest of the car. XdisengageX stated my thoughts about how they kinda "pop" off the car as if they don't really belong. They might look better with a darker color though, maybe a dark silver/light gunmetal.

Day177017 · 07-26-2006, 11:29 PM

A flush-mount spoiler would finish off the rear. I've seen the rear valences just like that and it looks great.

One thing you're missing is lippage on the rims. C'mon, you're driving a 240... USE THOSE WHEELWELLS!!!!!

typeshprelude98 · 07-27-2006, 09:04 AM

The sides and the front parts look good but I think the rear valance needs to be molded just on the very rear portion...it ends to abruptly imo...other than that

very nice!

sandiegan · 07-27-2006, 10:11 AM

I saw a white 240 kitted last night driving, and it had some sort of wrap around rear lip that looked great.

PrettyBoiTX · 07-27-2006, 10:29 AM

not feelin the rear. lose antenna. new rims. sr20. tint. professional detail. your car though have fun

jng · 07-27-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by XdisengageX

I like the style a lot . . . but it looks like everything sticks out of the car a bit much - like the parts need to be molded into the body with fiberglass to get a clean look.

Maybe it's just the bright white color that makes them "pop" out more -it'll look much better when painted I'm sure.

agreed. looks good man.

khilgers · 07-27-2006, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyBoiTX

not feelin the rear. lose antenna. new rims. sr20. tint. professional detail. your car though have fun

-antennas gone
-rims are coming this spring 18x9fronts and 18x10 rears
-S14 sr20 in 4 months
-tint maybe
-car is being repainted white with 12 coats of gold pearl

PreludeChick89 · 07-27-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Day177017

C'mon, you're driving a 240... USE THOSE WHEELWELLS!!!!!

those rims are one of the freakin rarest

dibs!? what size are they?

snotshake · 07-27-2006, 07:38 PM

^^^ Wow!! I have expensive taste for once!!!

khilgers · 07-27-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PreludeChick89

those rims are one of the freakin rarest

dibs!? what size are they?

I'm keeping them for track days. They are 16x8 +35 offset.

97laxlude · 07-27-2006, 10:11 PM

If memory serves correct you were running a greddy kit on the ka24de so why the switch to sr20? Before any of you sr20 fanboys jump in, I want to hear his reason.

khilgers · 07-28-2006, 05:19 AM

your memories wrong. The motor has been stock since I've owned the car.

97laxlude · 07-28-2006, 09:03 AM

hmm must have been someone on the 240sxforums. Anyways, why the sr20 instead of the ka24de?

ScottMan · 07-28-2006, 12:09 PM

^I know why.

*psst* Because all my friends with KA-Ts worry about their motors constantly and you could put 87 in mine, run it all day on a dyno, and bring it back to me with a full tank of chlorox and I wouldn't worry one bit.

khilgers · 07-30-2006, 02:23 PM

after a little consideration I decided to send the zenki valences back. Instead I am going to go with the kouki valences and rear bumper. Much better transition and doesn't look as awkward to me.

Quick chop with new valences and bumper and painted lip.

ScottMan · 07-30-2006, 04:21 PM

^Such a good decision! I didn't recommend those because I didn't know what they were called but that will look 100 times better. Great call!

PreludeChick89 · 07-31-2006, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by khilgers

I'm keeping them for track days. They are 16x8 +35 offset.

I knew it was too good to be true

khilgers · 08-03-2006, 08:43 PM

USDM front is getting taken off in it's place will be the JDM kouki front with Gracer front lip. OOOOHHHHHHH the hotness, I can't wait for this thing to be painted.

Day177017 · 08-04-2006, 12:15 AM

^^^ Damn that entire kit is SICK!!! Slap those fender flares on too!!!

ScottMan · 08-04-2006, 07:00 AM

Wow, dropping the big bucks on the Kouki/Trust/Gracer stuff huh? Atta boy.

I feel your pain as a fellow OEM Kouki (180sx) urethane owner. Lip costs more than the bumper? Yes please!

MugenPoweredLude · 08-04-2006, 07:23 AM

now its money

khilgers · 08-04-2006, 03:21 PM

Quick breakdown of kit costs:

JDM Zenki sideskirts $300
JDM Kouki Rear Bumper $475
JDM Kouki Rear Valences $187.50
Trust Lip $340
JDM Kouki Front Bumper w/ lights $500

TOTAL: $1,802.50

and worth every penny

This is basically what the car will look like, except gold pearl paint instead, and different wheels