January 2008 ROTM Winner - edge2lyfe

[Si Speed]

Despite my age I'm still very new to Prelude's and Import cars in general...I grew up driving domestics and still own a '95 Ford F150. I never took notice to the 5th gen Prelude until after I moved to NC. My first reaction to a 5th gen was thinking that I was looking at a 2 door Accord..hahaha...isn't that what Cops think? I was instantly drawn to the unique style and clean lines, so after about 5 months of looking around I found this well maintained '98 in August of 2004. It was bone stock with the exception of the keyless entry which was added by one of the 2 previous owners. Drove to the credit union, took out your typical 48 month loan and bought the car in about 2 hours.

My main objective was to keep it looking just as clean if not cleaner than when I picked it up. I'm not much into performance modding, I like looks, reliability and a touch of luxury (still want leather) So here's a quick rundown of what I did first: new tires...when I bought the car it had 205/55's...which is the wrong size for 16's...so I replaced them with 205/50 Kumho ASX's. Next came the JDM foglight kit and clear side markers (standard Newb mods) and in spring of 2005 I added an AEM V2 intake and Tein basic coilovers. The car stayed that way for over a year...added a few things here and there but the big change came in August 2006 with the addition of the OEM lip kit which completely transfoms a 5th gen and I'm sure most would agree.

Many more under the hood changes and interior mods have followed as well as some custom pieces. Finally after more than 3 years of rolling around on stockies I broke down I ordered the 17" Borbet Type-FS wheels with Yokohama rubber...I'm happy with them, they compliment the Lude very well. My next project...although I've been procrastinating forever...is retro-fitting the headlights with TSX projectors done by me. I absolutely love this car, I just can't wait until it's paid off...August2008!!!


I think that I might have a small fan base on here and other Prelude forums, so I would like to thank you guys for the all the compliments you've given me from time to time, you guys are the one's that have kept me interested and that's what makes it worth while. Thank You PZ.com, the community and to everyone that voted for me!


Engine Specifications:

H22A4

Engine Misc.:

JDM Type-S Intake (Currently) AEM V2 (Previous)
JDM Accord Euro-R Blue Valve Cover
JDM Type-R Oil Cap
NGK Iridium Plugs
NGK Blue Wires
Spoon Sports Reservoir Covers
Carbon Fiber Plug Cover
Cusco Oil Catch Can
Edge2lyfe Billet Hose Clamps

Fuel & Tuning:

OEM

Exhaust:

OEM w/Chrome Exhaust Tips

Drivetrain:

OEM, 5 Speed

Suspension, wheels & tires:

Tein Basic Dampers
17" Borbet Type-FS Wheels in Bright Silver
Yokohama S-Drive 215-40-17
McGard Locking Wheel Lugs (With Computer Generated Random Pattern)
Spoon Sports Strut Bars F+R
OEM Calipers Painted Gold

Interior:

USDM Fog Switch/Bezel Conversion
Keyless Entry ( Not Standard 97-98 )
NC Legal Tint
OEM Floor Mats
OEM Trunk Mat
OEM Simulated Carbon Fiber Trim Kit
JDM Simulated Carbon Fiber Guage Cluster
JDM Cup Holder
Mugen Sport Pedals
Edge2lyfe Custom Dead Pedal
Accord Under Radio Flip Pocket
Redline Goods Leather Shift Boot w/Red Stitching
Alpine 9883 Headunit

Exterior:

Clear Side Markers
JDM Fog Lights
OEM Under Car Spoilers
OEM Trunk Spoiler
Bosch Icon Wiper Blades
UKDM 2.2VTi Badge <---Guilty of Rice By False Badging

Misc:

Cermakrome'd Heat Shield, Radiator Brackets, Battery Tie, AC Hose Bracket
Tein Hood Dampers

Coming Soon:

Custom TSX Projector Retro-Fit

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[Honda4Life]

Congrats on the win. I was really pulling for ya. You really deserve it.

I like the car with the stock wheels as well but the new ones look great as well.

Mike (H4L)

[prelude24]

i know exacly what you mean with the OEM lip lit, car looks totaly different. gongratz on the win bro, u had my vote from the day the thread opened.

[Brash22]

Mate I loved it with the stock rims, but that is just abso-f**king-lutely awesome! Definatly one of the class cars on this site, if not in general.

Congrats on COTM, well deserved win.

[Prelude13]

Congratulations Edge, we've been trying to nominate you since we started this...I've been a fan of your Prelude for a long time now, im glad to see you've finally got the attention you deserve.

Great Borbet's, those look amazing! keep it up!!

[HondaNeedsBoost]

very clean and nice...congrads homie

[ogsmakdade]

my favorite 5th gen hands down. can't tell you how many times I've voted for this car. The cleanest, classiest prelude I've ever seen!
The new wheels are amazing, I was skeptical when I heard you bought rims. The only thing missing are some H center pieces!

Congrats bro, your car is an inspiration to those of us with and without garages! lol

[edge2lyfe]

What a way to start off 2008! Thank you very much to everyone. It was about time huh? :smile: Those pics at the top are not my best, but soon I'll have all new one's for my members ride page for everyone.


Congratulations Edge, we've been trying to nominate you since we started this...I've been a fan of your Prelude for a long time now, im glad to see you've finally got the attention you deserve.

Great Borbet's, those look amazing! keep it up!!

Thanks! I was in it back a long time ago...probably 2 or 3 times. Then I decided to take a break and later try to make a 1 time comeback. I guess it worked!

my favorite 5th gen hands down. can't tell you how many times I've voted for this car. The cleanest, classiest prelude I've ever seen!
The new wheels are amazing, I was skeptical when I heard you bought rims. The only thing missing are some H center pieces!

Congrats bro, your car is an inspiration to those of us with and without garages! lol

I don't know what to say except thank you Ogs! I never realized you were pulling for me soo hard and thanks for remembering that I don't have a garage...but one day we will my friend.

[ogsmakdade]

^ for sure bro.

I'm working on a garage myself.

[Si Speed]

I've seen brand new engine bays that were dirtier than this one. That's my favorite trait of the car. The cf plug cover goes good with the blue valve cover.

[3rdGenCrazy]

CONGRATS on the ROTM Edge, that there piece of machinery is a beaut!.. keep up the nice work man!

[Prelude85]

Bout time you win man. I LOVE this 5th so clean!!

[HondaNeedsBoost]

in the pic of the engine bay it kinda looks like the windshields cracked...is it...jw

[edge2lyfe]

in the pic of the engine bay it kinda looks like the windshields cracked...is it...jw

lol, that's one of those silver sun shades from honda. That would be funny, win ROTM with a broken windshield, :biggrin:

[jerseytypesh]

Very slick congrats brother

[Drew]

That would be funny, win ROTM with a broken windshield, :biggrin: i won ROTM with a broken windshield. lol. words cannot express how amazingly clean your car is. especially since you dont have a garage. i have a garage and your car makes mine look like its been sitting outside its whole life and hasn't ever been detailed.

good luck with the rest of your venture and stop procrastinating about the headlights. you said you like a touch of luxury and nothing says luxury like a custom set of TSX retrofits. i can almost guarantee that will be your favorite mod once you do it.

[edge2lyfe]

Thanks Drew. Yeah I'll get the headlights done one day, right now though I've got rear brake issues and I might just break down and redo all the brakes since everything is original.

[ludenight95]

well deserved win.. very nice!!! simply clean!

[THE ONE]

Sexy... Edge you know what's up... clean as hell yo...

[rheakpl]

oo congrats edge!
yes i was skeptical about the rims at first too but yea theyre lookin great!

for some reason i totally thought you won rotm already haha?
good job you deserve it!

[edge2lyfe]

oo congrats edge!
yes i was skeptical about the rims at first too but yea theyre lookin great!

for some reason i totally thought you won rotm already haha?
good job you deserve it!

Thanks rheak :) it looks like most of everyone is approving of the new wheels :biggrin:

[HondaNeedsBoost]

most deffinitly...they = tight

[tommy]

like the car man congrats on the win

[edge2lyfe]

Thanks everyone so far, here's another new pic. Enjoy...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/wayneshonda/P1.jpg

[Prelude13]

Damn.
That is my new wallpaper.
My co workers are in love with your Prelude edge.

Well done indeed with the new rims.

[Brash22]

My co workers are sick of seeing Preludes! :grrr:

Absolutely love it mate. You should be proud.

[ogsmakdade]

the wifey said "isn't that the same car you've showed me a million times?"
can't help it, she's perfect.

[edge2lyfe]

Thanks guys, means a lot!

[HksHaitian]

I'm loving ur rims.

[edge2lyfe]

Pics fixed :)