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[PR76UDE132 73]

Will be documenting my incoming 'Racing Blue' Prelude here. Expecting to take delivery in September, already got the registration sorted...

Should be arriving day 1 as the following -

2026 Honda Prelude Advance in Racing Blue Pearl

• Standard 19" black alloys.
• Black Pack
• Blue and White Two-Tone Leather
• Illumination Pack
• Protection Pack
• Front grille decoration in Racing Blue Pearl
• Rear seatback protector
• Black door mirror covers (Gloss black, as per USDM/JDM Two-Tone trim)
• Door visors/wind deflectors
• H-mark black valve stem caps

Once it arrives we might have to start looking at raiding the Mugen catalogue next...

 

[qlaval85 1]

Don't forget to post pictures...

 

[PR76UDE132 73]

Don't forget to post pictures...

Will do once it makes its way out the factory

 

[Alfettaman127 1]

Didn't realise you hadn't got your car yet . I only had to wait three weeks for mine...

 

[PR76UDE132 73]

Didn't realise you hadn't got your car yet . I only had to wait three weeks for mine...

Nope not yet, it was originally slated for July-August due to the options I'd picked so I decided to delay it a little further to September so it rolls into the 76 plates so I could get my cheeky PR76UDE reg in. That and it gives time for some of JDM parts to arrive from Japan ready for dealer fitment (Wind deflectors, gloss black mirrors, seat protectors, valve stems). I did try a few different dealers and had a handful of test drives before pulling the trigger. Had to shop around when the first dealer I went to very disconcertingly told me the car was RWD and didn't really seem interested in any negotiation or customisation. Ended up going with a more traditional 'family business' dealership instead of one of the big chains who were far more receptive to me digging into the options and more than happy to hold the car a couple weeks for the September registration etc.

 

[PR76UDE132 73]

Plate certificate arrived and all the OEM parts are finally on their way, and booked in for day 1 detail, front end PPF, gloss black wrapping the roof panel, and ceramic coating. Should be everything, just now a long wait til September.

Though I did also take a look at some Mugen bits, and these mirror caps took my fancy initially. I kinda like the design and was hoping they might reduce some of the wind noise issues people mention from the mirrors. Just on further inspection it turns out they're not replacements, but instead stick on caps that go on top via double sided tape. They leave a ~6mm strip of the original mirror underneath visible, not sure if I'm convinced on them. Has anyone seen these in person? They're compatible with the Prelude and current gen Civics.

 

[PR76UDE132 73]

Not long now til I collect it

 

[Dragoon]

Hopefully, you picked it up over the weekend!

 

[PR76UDE132 73]

Hopefully, you picked it up over the weekend!

2 more weeks

 

[PR76UDE132 73]

Few minor mishaps (misprinted license plate somehow) but I've finally got the keys. Got to drive it for a couple hours and swap the wing mirrors to black before dropping it off at the detailer. Can't believe how well these things drive, not like anything I've had before.

 

[Dragoon]

Awesome! Can't wait to hear your thoughts after you get more seat time.

 

[PR76UDE132 73]

PPF on, roof wrapped, wind deflectors attached. Still a terrible photographer though.

 

[rolox11 10]

looks great - congrats !

 

[PR76UDE132 73]

Got caught having a bit of lunch at the local Caffeine & Machine. Gets more attention than I thought it would.

 

[El Chorizo88 3]

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Got caught having a bit of lunch at the local Caffeine & Machine. Gets more attention than I thought it would.

Looking good!!!

 

[GoZoner97 95]

Today, at my local 'cars & coffee', as I stood aside, I heard somebody remark "Hmm, they copied the whole Porsche back end, including the font". I held my tongue from saying "Maybe so; but that font is from the Gen4 1992 Prelude, so perhaps they copied it ~35 years ago"

 

[PR76UDE132 73]

Today, at my local 'cars & coffee', as I stood aside, I heard somebody remark "Hmm, they copied the whole Porsche back end, including the font". I held my tongue from saying "Maybe so; but that font is from the Gen4 1992 Prelude, so perhaps they copied it ~35 years ago"

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There was a blue Porsche GT3 a few cars down and it is eerily close. I get teeeeeeeeeechnically it's not a copy, but c'mon. One of Mr Honda's designers had definitely been staring at some of Stuttgart's designs recently even if they won't admit it. That and you can't deny there's definitely a Toyota vibe on the frontend.

 

[El Chorizo88 3]

Today, at my local 'cars & coffee', as I stood aside, I heard somebody remark "Hmm, they copied the whole Porsche back end, including the font". I held my tongue from saying "Maybe so; but that font is from the Gen4 1992 Prelude, so perhaps they copied it ~35 years ago"

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The font for sure has been around with the Lude since forever.

 

[PR76UDE132 73]

Btw did anyone ever figure out what this bit is? Such crappy printing and sharp unfinished edges on it... At least the pen is nice, but my bits all had some kinda sticky goop in them, you can see it on the keyring.

 

[GoZoner97 95]

If you are too bothered by the keyring goop - you can send it to me! (The keyring, not just the goop!)