I have daily driven my prelude for only a couple of months until it decided to break . Watching the videos is definitely giving me the motivation to finish my build with my 91 prelude
I've been daily driving a 1988 Honda Prelude 2.0Si 4WS since I purchased it in 2002. Over the years, I have done all the repairs and maintenance myself, and sometimes with the help of a friend. Early on in the ownership of my Prelude, the engine broke a rod, but fortunately the damage was not catastrophic.. Performed a rebuild with a used crankshaft and set of New Old Stock connecting rods (fortunate finds), rod and crank bearings, 3 new valves, and all the other parts needed to refresh the engine such as rings, gaskets, seals, timing components and clutch set were installed, along with a very mild port & polish on the cylinder head intake and exhaust runners while waiting for parts. The engine has been extremely reliable with basic maintenance and periodic tune-up over the years. Around 2009, I replaced the aging exhaust with a full stainless 4-2-1 OBX Header, and stainless 2.5" Catback exhaust from Legal Speed Designs (LSD), which has, in my own opinion, the most desirable exhaust note of any catback system available for the Prelude. I have often driven newer and more powerful vehicles, which are sometimes fun and certainly faster, but I always find the handling dynamics of the Prelude to be highly satisfying. It is a really enjoyable and rewarding car to own, drive and maintain.
Man I'm watching you from France, I don't even have my driver's license yet, but I was planning on getting a gen 3 Prelude since a lot of time, and your videos made me want one even more ! Saying that a lot of things are easy to replaced really encourages me to get one
I also highly recommend the 3rd and 4th gen Accord if you want more room for friends or stuff. All Hondas from the 80s to 90s are fun and deceptively simple.
Yoo I just got my ba4 in Germany, my drivers license last exam will be in a few weeks, but in retrospect even now I can say having a car earlier to work on and get it running like you want to with the help of friends is such a good idea!
Super great quality and definitely suuuper helpful to hear someone not only talk about daily driving a car like this but also in Massachusetts, concerning weather and shitty roads and whatnot. Thank you for this video!
Watching from Las Vegas! I daily drive my 88' Si (around 40-50 miles a day) and you covered pretty much everything I experience too haha. It's definitely small, but I've had a total of 6 people in it one time with a full trunk too. I love daily driving it even if it has all the old car problems. 3rd gens ftw
Shout out from South Africa! I’ve seen a lot of these 3rd gen Preludes floating around the used car market lately and I’m very tempted to get one as a daily. Love the look of yours!
Owned one for 5 years and traveled around 80k kilometers with it. It is the best daily drive and travel car I have ever driven. Comfirt, speed sensation, driving dynamics! Absolute masterpeace it was only a bit load on the motorway....
Dude, your channel has come a long way and wishing you continue success. I have a 91 prelude that’s sitting in the driveway but I have not restored it yet. Is it hard to find parts? I’m considering making it my drive around town car.
It's actually a "Limited Lifetime Warranty" on all safety restraints and harnesses, but in the manual it states for the "Useful life of the vehicle" so depending on the condition of the vehicle and the dealership service department's discretion, they may or may not do this service under warranty. I plan on asking my local Honda dealer for this repair on my 1988 Prelude 2.0Si 4WS, but I'm waiting until I repair a couple of body issues before I take it in, to reduce the chance of refusal. My seatbelts will still lock when pulled, but in cold and humid weather, the seatbelts do not like to retract like they should.
I had mine done in 2009, entirely free, in fact they gave it back to me better than I thought they would because they replaced all the clips in the door panel too. They were billing corporate about $1,000 for the work...they're HAPPY to do it. Only catch was that they only had black. Oh well.
Old Hondas are probably the best cars to learn on in my opinion, my first (and only) car has been a ‘93 Accord, absolutely perfect as a kid who doesn’t have tons of experience!
There are plastic pins behind each head rest in the back seat pull the left and right pins up and the back seat folds down hence giving you all the room you need. I put my 9ft long board in my prelude try it out...
I miss my Preludes.. watching from Boerne TX! I've owned 3 Preludes back in the day ('86, '87, and an '89). My favorite was my '87 white manual SI, I miss that one the most. Some day I'd like to find one again to re-build and keep as a hobby car.
Watching you from Bend, Oregon. Recently picked up 1990 prelude SI with a B21 motor that doesn’t run. Your videos continue giving me the inspiration to throw more money at it until it moves!
@@ConnorLee Small world man! I was born and raised in Tigard and still have some family out that way towards Gresham. Recently moved out to Bend after a stint in San Diego.
i had a red 89 s as my first car in 2007. mentioning the fact that there were no cup holders unlocked a core memory for me. Ive driven many cars since but none really compare with the small nimble 3rd gen.
I am legit thrilled to see someone posting 3rd gen videos. I’ve had mine for 20 years and of all my cars it’s by far the most reliable even with 294k miles. Hey Wait you have the C-Pillar bar too. You get that from the preludepower group buy?
I had the backseats down with 2 snowboards, luggage, and someone in the backseat. Also fit a 63” Tv in the trunk one time. Don’t underestimate the space in this coupe.
"Oh man, Prelude, I'm so proud of you dude!" LOL Love it! We all know what thats like. And I feel you on the safety thing, I drive mine defensively because we are so low that people just dont see us ay. Way too many close calls. I've got a photo of my lude next to a double cab ute, and I can fit into that thing twice. So tiny... Puts things into perspective really haha. I'd been daily driving my '91 i16 for two years until recently when I decided I wanted to park her up for some maintenance. Still head out once a week in it though, pretty sure it's actually impossible to put them aside for too long haha! Great vid! Watching from NZ :)
Canada here... sweet ride, "we" love it! Seatbelt...the tension roll in the housing needs replacing... roll cage...get side bars as well for doors... I just did power window install works great...got cupholders on doors in front of handles...cellphone holder is above my climate control...brighter cabin light by my rear view mirror...suspension...go back to 15"...w more tire, get coilovers even cheap to start to try...blow out all drain holes for water...pop up lights...aftermarket available in case yours dies...fuckin awesome profile shot at end of vid...keep turning that wrench... one love lil brother!
Watching your video sitting in my 2nd Gen Prelude with no AC here in CA in 90° weather. No cup holders is a bummer. Cup trays FTW! Your videos do provide inspiration and confidence owning these Gems. I appreciate every upload you do on your Lude, keep it up Brotha! Much love from Northern Cali!
Watching from Brisbane Australia.. love the Prelude. I had an 89 as my 3rd car and first nice car. Loved it and still miss it. Crammed 7 people in at one stage.. 🤣 so many great memories and fun times. One of my favourite cars out of all I have owned.
Watching it from my new phone i bought myself for my 20th birthday. Bought myself an iPhone 13 Pro cos the camera is good and it was a good upgrade from the iPhone 7. And boy the pics are great! Worth it
I still own a 1989 Honda Prelude EX 2.0..automatic which is still in daily drive & i love this car till this moment...an awesome great car...no airbags & no such toys...an awesome car.
Freezing cold January, in Canada’s capital -(27). The Lude is put away for another 3ish months, taking in all the Prelude content I can find. Thanks! ✌️
Iam sooo infested in buying this car when im older! I love cars with pop up headlights, and thought about getting a ford probe or prelude. After seeing this video, i dont know which one to decide for, because there doesnt seem to be many around anymore.
Watching from Albuquerque. Have only seen 4-5 other 3rd Gen Preludes rolling around town. I personally have a 88 SI in white that I have been working with over the past 2 years since I got it. I always come back to your channel for inspiration and motivation to keep the old girl running. Great video as always!
Nice Prelude! Would they be worth more stock today?? Owned an 88 Prelude S for years, great car, quality built- no rattles or squeaks. Good reliable engine, no leaks. It ate half shafts--put in 3sets before I sold it. Presently I have a low mileage 2000 SH, IMO not as good as my 88. It rattles, leaks, hard shifting, harder to work on. Love Preludes, personally the earlier models were the best.
@@ConnorLee Good to see your 88 in such terrific shape. The cv boots would develop a tear causing deterioration of the joint. We drive in snow, the cv axles are so low they are exposed to road hazards. Check your cv boots for holes n tears. (A common problem w/ early Honda P)
I daily drive my 89 Prelude Si for a year now. Only problems I broke an alternator bolt off, broke both belts, broke an engine mount and that's over the last 3 week period. But I have that all fixed now. I upgraded a few things to make it a little faster and drove the hell out of it.
Hey dude, Im watching from Africa, Namibia- your videos really inspire me a lot! I own a red 88si automatic and cant wait to have her up and running in a few months! Peace out and stay safe ✌🏽
@@ConnorLee Very beautiful place, where dessert meets the ocean its awesome this side my guy-except for the poverty and corrupt government-besides that its all 100 but its really really hot these days, lol I guess theres a reason why we have the sun on our flag🤣
Miss my 3rd gen Prelude, what an amazing car that handles like few others and why it's nickname was "mini NSX". Have a 5th Gen now in a constant build state and it feels much like the 3rd gen. Out here in Calvert County, Maryland. Thanks for showing love for these classic Honda's!
I’ve had many cars. Including RX7s ,,, 280 Zs ,,, and American muscle as well. My 1991 Prelude, very lightly modified, is my favorite of all. It’s probably one of the slower cars I’ve owned, But,,,, I truly enjoy it as much if not more than anything I’ve driven. It screams drivers car. Love your car man.
You can find coilovers for the 3rd gen still. 2 companies I know make them, Megan racing and k sport. Front lip is for a 96’ Accord. 17x9 on the front 17x9.5 in the rear
Best Daily Ever! ...you can feel and be part of the driving experience in a prelude. Its stock power is ok but the handling, balance and visibility are incredible. Best seats (ricaro) for its time too! It was waaay ahead of the game for the late 80s. FUN FACT: The 1988 3rd gen prelude was the fastest car beating even supercars, Ferrari's and Corvette's, etc in the slalom test that year. There nothing like taking a road trip in a prelude. A true "drivers" car.
Yo, for the seatbelts. All 3rd gen seat belts don’t lock when pulled. They only lock when the seat belt mechanism itself has been jerked. You can try this by pulling on the seat belt while closing the door. Your welcome
Weld seat belt mounts or whatever theyre caled from an 88 0r 89 onto the frame of car. Its a bit of work but there a write up online. No more dumb door belts. Fact: They were switched to the door from the pillars supposedly so ppl didnt have to un lock or take off their belt to open door and get out/in
I wonder why it feels slow to you. I have the same dual carb B20A3 engine and it may seem slow on the paper but in real life it has plenty of torque around 4000 rpm and feels pretty sporty driving it 0-70 km/h in the city. And there is this feeling like squeezing into the seets, especially on the 2nd gear)) So maybe you have to regulate your carbs? Because it could be set to "sport" or "eco" roughly speaking)
I'm daily driving 1987 Prelude, original too, almost 160,000miles still fires up everytime, and it's manual. This was also my first stick shift, and I fucking love it.
I’m watching from Southeast Georgia. I never had a Prelude, but I did have an ‘89 Accord LXi coupe..of course with a 5 spd. My brother-in-law had one, 4WS. It was killer.
Mine was awesome, the 4ws was the pretty cool, u could take corners and curves at speed limits and never hear the tires, the only thing I thought was bad was the gearing but that could've been just mine
LA! Soon to be moving back to South lake tahoe. I just got my prelude back from the transmission shop and now getting ready to start maintenance on it because it's running really rough. One problem I'm having is the speedometer cable. I have the 2 piece one and for the life of me I can't find the bottom piece that goes to the transmission nor do I even know what it looks like. Im trying to find out if there are any swappable cables from other Hondas.
What year is it and is it an si? My meighbor hs a 90-91 prelude si and it has power windows an a bunch of power stuff. Hopefully this summer I should be getting that prelude.
Watching from the Bay Area! Thank you for your content. I want to start doing mods but I am a little afraid to do them myself. I just have to jump into it.
Everyone who has a 3rd gen you have to buy this guys 3d printed stuff like I have. :D Get this man one of your gas caps and holders like you sold me. And one of those cup holders that go below the radio like I have.
Seatbelts only lock on collision. They’re loose like that normally because they’re door mounted belts and you leave them buckled in to exit the vehicle with them still buckled.
Either way I’d take them to honda to get them redone and make sure they’re functioning properly and not actually broken broken . Lifetime warranty for seatbelts/any recalls/safety hazards discovered later on in the cars line
Should I buy a 1989 Honda Prelude? 5 speed really really clean interior no rips or messes on the seats, red exterior with a working sun roof, it’s got 131k miles. $14,990 tho so basically 15k
i’m thinking of buying one to daily and i know with 5ths the automatic transmission always fails but is it common in 3rds too? and would it be worth it to buy a manual and learn on it?
In my opinion, go manual 100%. If the auto has been maintained I dont see why it wouldnt last a long time too. But manual tranny weighs less, easier to work on, better mpg, and more fun
Yorkshire 🇬🇧💮 Holmfirth to be exact and I also daily a 3g so this video hits home. Keep up the good work I'm always watching to see what your up to on the Prelude. I've got to say you put out some great content on this car! Take it easy mate.
Daily for years now. One of the best Honda’s ever made.
Mate, that’s so cool to hear
THE BEST!
One of the best looking Hondas!
I have daily driven my prelude for only a couple of months until it decided to break .
Watching the videos is definitely giving me the motivation to finish my build with my 91 prelude
what happened?
@@hiemilando like really, how you gonna say the car broke and don't mention what exactly.
I've been daily driving a 1988 Honda Prelude 2.0Si 4WS since I purchased it in 2002. Over the years, I have done all the repairs and maintenance myself, and sometimes with the help of a friend. Early on in the ownership of my Prelude, the engine broke a rod, but fortunately the damage was not catastrophic.. Performed a rebuild with a used crankshaft and set of New Old Stock connecting rods (fortunate finds), rod and crank bearings, 3 new valves, and all the other parts needed to refresh the engine such as rings, gaskets, seals, timing components and clutch set were installed, along with a very mild port & polish on the cylinder head intake and exhaust runners while waiting for parts. The engine has been extremely reliable with basic maintenance and periodic tune-up over the years. Around 2009, I replaced the aging exhaust with a full stainless 4-2-1 OBX Header, and stainless 2.5" Catback exhaust from Legal Speed Designs (LSD), which has, in my own opinion, the most desirable exhaust note of any catback system available for the Prelude.
I have often driven newer and more powerful vehicles, which are sometimes fun and certainly faster, but I always find the handling dynamics of the Prelude to be highly satisfying. It is a really enjoyable and rewarding car to own, drive and maintain.
Yes. Just yes. Couldn’t agree more man and bless you for keeping the thing on the road and in tip top shape!🤘🏼
As a 3rd gen prelude owner, parts for the car is hella rare to find OEM, but overall, it’s such a fun car to own and drive daily
I couldn’t agree more! It’s such a love hate relationship but fortunately the love trumps!
@@ConnorLee any day!
@@DiscountJDMI have a 88 4ws 2.0si but haven't touched it in literally 6 years lol
@@ciscoledesma9798 I will TOATLLY buy it off you!
What about after market?
I daily a 91 prelude si and you're so right about the safety aspect there is nothing safety about them but they're fun af
Man I'm watching you from France, I don't even have my driver's license yet, but I was planning on getting a gen 3 Prelude since a lot of time, and your videos made me want one even more ! Saying that a lot of things are easy to replaced really encourages me to get one
I also highly recommend the 3rd and 4th gen Accord if you want more room for friends or stuff. All Hondas from the 80s to 90s are fun and deceptively simple.
Yoo I just got my ba4 in Germany, my drivers license last exam will be in a few weeks, but in retrospect even now I can say having a car earlier to work on and get it running like you want to with the help of friends is such a good idea!
Super great quality and definitely suuuper helpful to hear someone not only talk about daily driving a car like this but also in Massachusetts, concerning weather and shitty roads and whatnot. Thank you for this video!
Watching from Las Vegas! I daily drive my 88' Si (around 40-50 miles a day) and you covered pretty much everything I experience too haha. It's definitely small, but I've had a total of 6 people in it one time with a full trunk too. I love daily driving it even if it has all the old car problems. 3rd gens ftw
6 people might be a world record haha!
Shout out from South Africa! I’ve seen a lot of these 3rd gen Preludes floating around the used car market lately and I’m very tempted to get one as a daily. Love the look of yours!
Really?! If you find a decent one, I surely recommend it
currently thinking about getting a ‘91 prelude and these videos have been amazing in helping me make a decision
That’s awesome to hear! Hope the purchase goes well!
Owned one for 5 years and traveled around 80k kilometers with it. It is the best daily drive and travel car I have ever driven. Comfirt, speed sensation, driving dynamics! Absolute masterpeace it was only a bit load on the motorway....
Awesome experience you had with it! Such an amazing drivers car. One of the most fun slow vehicles I’ve ever driven, in the best way.
Dude, your channel has come a long way and wishing you continue success. I have a 91 prelude that’s sitting in the driveway but I have not restored it yet. Is it hard to find parts? I’m considering making it my drive around town car.
Thanks man! I will be honest, its hard but not impossible. Just takes some time and ingenuity!
hey connor ! Im just passsing by to say that you really inspired me to get my own 3rd gen and so far im loving it ! Much love from France
I hope that car brings you as much joy as it brings me! Love back your way
Honda has a life time guarantee on seatbelts you can bring it to them and they will replace faulty belts for free
Legit?
@@hocka4 yup, they have to be actually faulty or not functioning properly.
It's actually a "Limited Lifetime Warranty" on all safety restraints and harnesses, but in the manual it states for the "Useful life of the vehicle" so depending on the condition of the vehicle and the dealership service department's discretion, they may or may not do this service under warranty. I plan on asking my local Honda dealer for this repair on my 1988 Prelude 2.0Si 4WS, but I'm waiting until I repair a couple of body issues before I take it in, to reduce the chance of refusal. My seatbelts will still lock when pulled, but in cold and humid weather, the seatbelts do not like to retract like they should.
Good knowledge bro! Im in the same boat
I had mine done in 2009, entirely free, in fact they gave it back to me better than I thought they would because they replaced all the clips in the door panel too. They were billing corporate about $1,000 for the work...they're HAPPY to do it.
Only catch was that they only had black. Oh well.
Old Hondas are probably the best cars to learn on in my opinion, my first (and only) car has been a ‘93 Accord, absolutely perfect as a kid who doesn’t have tons of experience!
Drove my 85 Si for 11 years after buying new. Never had a problem with the seatbelts. First car I owned with power windows and air conditioning. Ohio.
Woah...power windows in 85...legends..SO awesome!
If it were not for you I wouldn’t have my own prelude. Thanks for bringing the prelude to the spotlight this car will gain the love it deserves
One love
There are plastic pins behind each head rest in the back seat pull the left and right pins up and the back seat folds down hence giving you all the room you need. I put my 9ft long board in my prelude try it out...
I miss my Preludes.. watching from Boerne TX! I've owned 3 Preludes back in the day ('86, '87, and an '89). My favorite was my '87 white manual SI, I miss that one the most. Some day I'd like to find one again to re-build and keep as a hobby car.
Watching you from Bend, Oregon. Recently picked up 1990 prelude SI with a B21 motor that doesn’t run. Your videos continue giving me the inspiration to throw more money at it until it moves!
Dude I’m born and raised in Hollywood district Portland oregon. So cool. Bend was our vacation home
@@ConnorLee Small world man! I was born and raised in Tigard and still have some family out that way towards Gresham. Recently moved out to Bend after a stint in San Diego.
i had a red 89 s as my first car in 2007. mentioning the fact that there were no cup holders unlocked a core memory for me. Ive driven many cars since but none really compare with the small nimble 3rd gen.
i don't know why these are so underrated... these are one of the prettiest cars ever
I think so too!
I am legit thrilled to see someone posting 3rd gen videos. I’ve had mine for 20 years and of all my cars it’s by far the most reliable even with 294k miles.
Hey Wait you have the C-Pillar bar too. You get that from the preludepower group buy?
Just Amazon, for a 93 integra :) happy you found the channel man!
@@ConnorLee amazing. I bet the one I bought on group buy as originally made for an Integra too. I remember now, it's from EM Racing.
I had the backseats down with 2 snowboards, luggage, and someone in the backseat. Also fit a 63” Tv in the trunk one time. Don’t underestimate the space in this coupe.
Savage.
Yup I've moved houses with mine before, and fit 5 adults in there! It can be done!
@@jaxxmarriner8424 Simply impressive
"Oh man, Prelude, I'm so proud of you dude!" LOL Love it! We all know what thats like. And I feel you on the safety thing, I drive mine defensively because we are so low that people just dont see us ay. Way too many close calls. I've got a photo of my lude next to a double cab ute, and I can fit into that thing twice. So tiny... Puts things into perspective really haha. I'd been daily driving my '91 i16 for two years until recently when I decided I wanted to park her up for some maintenance. Still head out once a week in it though, pretty sure it's actually impossible to put them aside for too long haha! Great vid! Watching from NZ :)
✌🏼🤘🏼♥️
Still my most favorite car to drive! Tight suspension and paired with an H22… absolute blast!
Still need an h22 in my life
Just bought a 2.0 88 prelude started working on it today can’t wait to make it my daily, 2nd owner !
Canada here... sweet ride, "we" love it! Seatbelt...the tension roll in the housing needs replacing... roll cage...get side bars as well for doors... I just did power window install works great...got cupholders on doors in front of handles...cellphone holder is above my climate control...brighter cabin light by my rear view mirror...suspension...go back to 15"...w more tire, get coilovers even cheap to start to try...blow out all drain holes for water...pop up lights...aftermarket available in case yours dies...fuckin awesome profile shot at end of vid...keep turning that wrench... one love lil brother!
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Man your car is cleeeaaan, especially from that angle at the end. Love it! Beautiful.
Thank you so much!
Toronto, Canada. Love your Prelude videos bro! So insightful for when I work on mine, huge fan brotha!
Watching your video sitting in my 2nd Gen Prelude with no AC here in CA in 90° weather.
No cup holders is a bummer. Cup trays FTW!
Your videos do provide inspiration and confidence owning these Gems. I appreciate every upload you do on your Lude, keep it up Brotha!
Much love from Northern Cali!
Trays for life!!!
I have the same problem with no cup holders
And no heat
the adjustable bolsters are phenomenal.
Watching from Brisbane Australia.. love the Prelude. I had an 89 as my 3rd car and first nice car. Loved it and still miss it. Crammed 7 people in at one stage.. 🤣 so many great memories and fun times. One of my favourite cars out of all I have owned.
Been thinking of doing a video like that. How many people can fit in a 3g haha
Watching it from my new phone i bought myself for my 20th birthday. Bought myself an iPhone 13 Pro cos the camera is good and it was a good upgrade from the iPhone 7. And boy the pics are great! Worth it
I still own a 1989 Honda Prelude EX 2.0..automatic which is still in daily drive & i love this car till this moment...an awesome great car...no airbags & no such toys...an awesome car.
Ahh yes the old relics are soo good
Watching from Australia. Love the car, I've owned two of these over the years and watching your vids really makes me wanna get another one.
Right on man! I hope you do find yourself another one! Manifest it!
Freezing cold January, in Canada’s capital -(27). The Lude is put away for another 3ish months, taking in all the Prelude content I can find. Thanks! ✌️
Got some more dropping for you today!
Iam sooo infested in buying this car when im older! I love cars with pop up headlights, and thought about getting a ford probe or prelude. After seeing this video, i dont know which one to decide for, because there doesnt seem to be many around anymore.
Watching from Albuquerque. Have only seen 4-5 other 3rd Gen Preludes rolling around town. I personally have a 88 SI in white that I have been working with over the past 2 years since I got it. I always come back to your channel for inspiration and motivation to keep the old girl running. Great video as always!
Watching from nc in my room per usual. Also big w whenever you have an amazing significant other man! Nothing better on earth!
Nice Prelude! Would they be worth more stock today?? Owned an 88 Prelude S for years, great car, quality built- no rattles or squeaks. Good reliable engine, no leaks. It ate half shafts--put in 3sets before I sold it. Presently I have a low mileage 2000 SH, IMO not as good as my 88. It rattles, leaks, hard shifting, harder to work on. Love Preludes, personally the earlier models were the best.
Was it just eating the teeth away on the half shaft?! Stock power?
@@ConnorLee Good to see your 88 in such terrific shape. The cv boots would develop a tear causing deterioration of the joint. We drive in snow, the cv axles are so low they are exposed to road hazards. Check your cv boots for holes n tears. (A common problem w/ early Honda P)
I daily drive my 89 Prelude Si for a year now. Only problems I broke an alternator bolt off, broke both belts, broke an engine mount and that's over the last 3 week period. But I have that all fixed now. I upgraded a few things to make it a little faster and drove the hell out of it.
Not a terrible fox to do! Glad to hear it’s back and running brotha
Hey dude, Im watching from Africa, Namibia- your videos really inspire me a lot! I own a red 88si automatic and cant wait to have her up and running in a few months! Peace out and stay safe ✌🏽
Man that’s too cool! What’s it like in Namibia?!
@@ConnorLee Very beautiful place, where dessert meets the ocean its awesome this side my guy-except for the poverty and corrupt government-besides that its all 100 but its really really hot these days, lol I guess theres a reason why we have the sun on our flag🤣
Miss my 3rd gen Prelude, what an amazing car that handles like few others and why it's nickname was "mini NSX". Have a 5th Gen now in a constant build state and it feels much like the 3rd gen. Out here in Calvert County, Maryland. Thanks for showing love for these classic Honda's!
It really is such an amazing handling car! Cant wait have mine back in the road. Cheers to you the fifth gen!
I’ve had many cars. Including RX7s ,,, 280 Zs ,,, and American muscle as well. My 1991 Prelude, very lightly modified, is my favorite of all. It’s probably one of the slower cars I’ve owned, But,,,, I truly enjoy it as much if not more than anything I’ve driven. It screams drivers car. Love your car man.
Sweet car, man. Been looking for a fun car to daily, and stumbled on the 3rd gen. Watching from KY, USA
Howdy from TN!
Watching from Northern Viginia. I had an 89 Prelude back in the day and have always regretted letting it go. I am now in the market for another one.
What coilovers fit your prelude from what car ?
What lip front and back fit from what car ?
What rims size you running?
Thank you for your help here
You can find coilovers for the 3rd gen still. 2 companies I know make them, Megan racing and k sport. Front lip is for a 96’ Accord.
17x9 on the front 17x9.5 in the rear
Watching from the uk, loving the prelude man. Makes me want one more
Best Daily Ever! ...you can feel and be part of the driving experience in a prelude. Its stock power is ok but the handling, balance and visibility are incredible. Best seats (ricaro) for its time too! It was waaay ahead of the game for the late 80s.
FUN FACT: The 1988 3rd gen prelude was the fastest car beating even supercars, Ferrari's and Corvette's, etc in the slalom test that year.
There nothing like taking a road trip in a prelude. A true "drivers" car.
Ugghh this so true. It’s such a fun driving experience. Handles like a boss even though it’s not the fastest one out there
Yo, for the seatbelts. All 3rd gen seat belts don’t lock when pulled. They only lock when the seat belt mechanism itself has been jerked. You can try this by pulling on the seat belt while closing the door. Your welcome
You’re a legend
hey, im from germany and i just saw a prelude parking next to me and now im in love already. its gonna be my first project car
Great car, great video. Keep taking care of that timeless lude.
Greeting from Santiago, Chile.
Hi I’m watching from Belfast in Northern Ireland, nice to meet another Honda Enthusiast, nice looking car by the way, take care and Drive Safe.
You too fam! Be safe and happy wrenching🤙🏼
Weld seat belt mounts or whatever theyre caled from an 88 0r 89 onto the frame of car. Its a bit of work but there a write up online. No more dumb door belts.
Fact: They were switched to the door from the pillars supposedly so ppl didnt have to un lock or take off their belt to open door and get out/in
Spain man!! Great video!!❤️
I wonder why it feels slow to you. I have the same dual carb B20A3 engine and it may seem slow on the paper but in real life it has plenty of torque around 4000 rpm and feels pretty sporty driving it 0-70 km/h in the city. And there is this feeling like squeezing into the seets, especially on the 2nd gear)) So maybe you have to regulate your carbs? Because it could be set to "sport" or "eco" roughly speaking)
You could be right, I’m also thinking my carbs need rebuilding. I bet they are gunked up
I'm fortunate enough to have the centre console in my prelude where ive attached some pencil holders that i use as a cup tray.
Ohhh that’s a good move right there
I'm daily driving 1987 Prelude, original too, almost 160,000miles still fires up everytime, and it's manual. This was also my first stick shift, and I fucking love it.
The only things that suck no Cup holders🙃
The space between your seat and e brake makes for a great cup holder
North Carolina my guy. I just love Hondas. I've had a 96 2.5TL, B16A swapped civic, and an Accord V6 6 speed.
I drive a 1991 MR2, I went to Value Village and bought a pair of old high top shoes. I use them as a cup holder on the floor.
Pro.
@@ConnorLee pretty much expert level.
I’m watching from Southeast Georgia. I never had a Prelude, but I did have an ‘89 Accord LXi coupe..of course with a 5 spd. My brother-in-law had one, 4WS. It was killer.
I bought my 91 lude for 200 bucks. I'm in the process of a supercharged h22a1 350hp build!.
my golly the come up is real
Watching from France and absolutly loving it ! Sending big W's as well
Thank you brotha🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
ayo i’m watching rn in school in pennsylvania. love the car bro
hahaha taking proper notes I see
Idaho here don’t have a 3rd Gen prelude but I have a 4th and 5th Gen so hoping to get a 3rd Gen soon. Love the car man hope to see more videos
Definitely more in the que
Mine was awesome, the 4ws was the pretty cool, u could take corners and curves at speed limits and never hear the tires, the only thing I thought was bad was the gearing but that could've been just mine
Was yours and an auto or manual?
@ConnorLee manual, it smoked really bad, I paid 1000 for a rebuild but got beat on that cuz it still smoked ended up trading and regretted it since
LA! Soon to be moving back to South lake tahoe. I just got my prelude back from the transmission shop and now getting ready to start maintenance on it because it's running really rough. One problem I'm having is the speedometer cable. I have the 2 piece one and for the life of me I can't find the bottom piece that goes to the transmission nor do I even know what it looks like. Im trying to find out if there are any swappable cables from other Hondas.
I’m in the same boat with the speedo sensor mang
watching from Frankfurt / Gernany ....love the ride!!! thinkin about getting one too i already have a nice accord cb3..... much love
Ooooo cb3!!!
What year is it and is it an si? My meighbor hs a 90-91 prelude si and it has power windows an a bunch of power stuff. Hopefully this summer I should be getting that prelude.
These are the BEST looking Honda made, they handle very very well too.
You sir are 100% right on that
had one just like this one same color the best car ever. purchased it in October of 87
Is that a factory color? I thought mine had been resprayed
@@ConnorLee, factory color sure as heck.
i drive a 2nd gen prelude as a daily, enjoying it every single day.. 1984 model
Watching from Germany, Ruhr area (North-Rhine Westphalia) to be precise. Got a 2.0-16v 3rd gen myself.
Wenn du ihn jemals verkaufen solltest...melde dich bei mir xD Ich hätte so gerne einen ;)
@@panzermensch4136 wird nicht passieren ;)
@@hendrikwagner5957 Is ja eigentlich auch besser so xD
I had one the same color when I was 21 (my first car) and I miss it. It was a Si 4WS 5-speed manual and man was it FUN and reliable.
Beautiful car bro‼️ this thing is a Time Machine for sure
Thanks!
Watching from the Bay Area! Thank you for your content. I want to start doing mods but I am a little afraid to do them myself. I just have to jump into it.
start with something small and work your way up!
Watching From Chicago a little late but super dope content!
Never too late, thanks Wilmer!
Parkland Florida here. Had an ‘88 JDM I drove while stationed in Japan.
oh thats so fkn awesome!
I loved this car, I was teenager back then ❤❤❤, watching u from Cairo Egypt
From Egypt!? So cool man
I am watching from NC. Love what you have done to your Prelude.
Everyone who has a 3rd gen you have to buy this guys 3d printed stuff like I have. :D Get this man one of your gas caps and holders like you sold me. And one of those cup holders that go below the radio like I have.
I’m going to get coil overs and new interior done and have to replace the door in my side that’ll be easy
I would love to thank you for telling us what u have installed in the car so far in the description.
No problem 👍
Very clean prelude.. where can i get those window visors and c pillar bar?
The visors I dont believe they make anymore. The c pillar bar is for a 93 DA integra
Have wanted one of these more than anything in the world for a while now. Just gotta get into a position where it’s viable
I hope you land your hands on one!
Vernon bc, my first car was a white 88 prelude si then many vehicles later I customized a 93 prelude SRV Japanese model. Fun stuff.
Ahhh sick. Such fun stuff
At home in bed icing my knee. My first car was a 1988 4ws prelude si I miss it so much.
Hope you recovered brotha! Thanks for tuning in!
Watching from Muskoka Ontario. I loved my 2001 prelude for a daily driver. It had over 650 thousand kms on it when I sadly blew the motor.
Wow that’s amazing such long life
Watching all the way from cape town South Africa
Here from South Africa 🇿🇦
Hey there! How are things across the pond?
Im watching from alberta canada and currently restoring a 90 type s prelude :)
Seatbelts only lock on collision. They’re loose like that normally because they’re door mounted belts and you leave them buckled in to exit the vehicle with them still buckled.
Either way I’d take them to honda to get them redone and make sure they’re functioning properly and not actually broken broken . Lifetime warranty for seatbelts/any recalls/safety hazards discovered later on in the cars line
Really?! Even on an 88?!?! I know “lifetime” to but I’d be shocked
@@ConnorLee yeah just go to a Honda establishment and ask to get your seatbelts redone for your 88
Very close to getting my 3rd gen prelude, is gonna be my first car, great video aswell!
Hope it all goes well!
Should I buy a 1989 Honda Prelude? 5 speed really really clean interior no rips or messes on the seats, red exterior with a working sun roof, it’s got 131k miles. $14,990 tho so basically 15k
Another issue is that I live in Ohio and i don’t have a garage to keep it in, and I don’t have space to buy a fold up garage like you have
Might be tough in the winter up in OH. Also 15k sounds really high. I’d pay no more than 8-10k for a “super” clean lude
i’m thinking of buying one to daily and i know with 5ths the automatic transmission always fails but is it common in 3rds too? and would it be worth it to buy a manual and learn on it?
In my opinion, go manual 100%. If the auto has been maintained I dont see why it wouldnt last a long time too. But manual tranny weighs less, easier to work on, better mpg, and more fun
I was an original owner of a 1988 si prelude. It was automatic. Drove it daily for 17 years, 186,000 miles. I never ever had a transmission problem.
Hey Connor love the video and watching from Alaska!
That’s really cool! What part?
@@ConnorLee Anchorage
Yorkshire 🇬🇧💮 Holmfirth to be exact and I also daily a 3g so this video hits home. Keep up the good work I'm always watching to see what your up to on the Prelude. I've got to say you put out some great content on this car! Take it easy mate.
Much love man from across the pond! Glad to hear Im not the only one who daily drives one of these
@@ConnorLee www.ludegeneration.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=19016&sid=2aa13884b2f2c08c35e744c3cae794bd
Thanks mate, you should check it out :-)
Watching from Tacoma, Washington. My first (and only) car thus far is an 89 Honda Accord LXi.
My lude had a dry rot hose top behind the distributor and of course madddd little work space
You: no push start button ,no airbag, and seatbelt didnt lock
Me: DAMN I WANT A PRELUDE!!!
Safety what!?