any ideas for a 95 coupe?

[Slam then Jam]

Alright im new to this forum and to driving for that matter but i got my first car a red 95 dx coupe that i bought from my grandma for 2 grand but, ita a five speed and its never been bashed on cause my grandma drove it. but anyway, its bone stock and im looking for some ideas to make it cool. i just know that i want to dump it and i really dont know how much is too much but thats about it.

 

[mikedeasyidk]

A lot of this all depends on your budget. Start by lowering it, if you have a big budget, go with some Koni/GC coilovers. Just throw some rims on it and get a lip on it, don't rice it out. Keep it relatively clean.

Engine wise, your already ahead of the game since it's a 5 speed and your grandma drove it. If your engine savy, you could do a mini-me swap, which is where you put a vtec head on your non-vtec block. Otherwise, you can start by doing an intake, header, and exhaust.

Hope this helps man, congrats on the first car.

 

[Slam then Jam]

thanks bro what do i have to have to do a mini me just a d16 head and ecu

 

[Kensai]

If you don't know what you're doing leave it stock for now, try to do some research and find out what you really want to do(if anything that is..).

 

[Slam then Jam]

i know what im doing im a good mechanic thats not the problem. im just new to the honda game and wanted some suggestions thats all.

 

[Kensai]

Well you could lower it. Function Form makes really good and afortable coilovers (about $600 for type 1s), they have almost 100% positive feedback and are pretty comfortable. Thicker sway bars will really improve your handling too...

 

[civicfan111]

if ur a mechanic, id say do al il research and go b swap, not complicated cheap and better potential

i drive a 95 coupe

 

[Kensai]

What's the point of buying a car with low miles if you're just gonna swap the motor out anyways. I say keep the D-series and enjoy your 35+mpg!

 

[Slam then Jam]

What's the point of buying a car with low miles if you're just gonna swap the motor out anyways. I say keep the D-series and enjoy your 35+mpg!

Hell Yeah. im not gonna mess with the engine til it blows up then ima swap in something like a ls vetc or something different.

 

[bud6770]

Mini me swap, f&f coilovers, si rims, thats the first things i would do for a little extra pep and some style.

 

[stealthex]

first things first and let me tell you from first hand...invest in an good alarm....or wire in a kill swick...my 95 ex got jacked outta no where outta my gfs driveway and its been over a week and still nothing!!! and i dont want to see anyone go thro what i am! alarm that b***h and wire in a kill swich....its a damn shame when u drop all your money into something for it just to vanish one day! and gl man looks like u gotta good base to start from!

 

[Slam then Jam]

danm bro that sucks. sorry. good idea tho.

 

[Nebster66]

What's the point of buying a car with low miles if you're just gonna swap the motor out anyways. I say keep the D-series and enjoy your 35+mpg!

LOL
This guy knows his stuff!

 

[bwahhj128]

basic tein coilovers,gsr blades,mugen lip,the ek fogs look really good on an ej...(my opinon). 10khids,si tailights.

 

[Slam then Jam]

basic tein coilovers,gsr blades,mugen lip,the ek fogs look really good on an ej...(my opinon). 10khids,si tailights.

dude youre really from brentwood? cause i live in mt.juliet

 

[2NRSTV]

well, just build it how you would any other car. i mean, you say you're good with cars and a civic is just another car. and if you're not going to touch the engine till it blows, just do what you think looks right on the outside, like rims, body kit/ lip kit, suspension, brakes, whatever. if you listen to everyone about what to get for your car but tell them you're not going to touch the engine, you're gonna end up with coilover sleeves and random shocks with the car slammed to the floor, gsr blades (or other Stock Honda Rims), and a bike rack or some other type of roof rack (everyone knows it's a trend and we're all too lazy and fat to ride a bike... or go snowboarding/skiing).

either way, whatever you do, do not half ass the suspension. go for controllability, not looks when you lower the car and get a good set of FULL COILOVERS, not sleeves with mix and match shocks, cuz suspension isn't just for looks and performance, it's also a safety issue. so yeah, just build it how you want to build it, and be safe.

 

[95CivyHatch]

well, just build it how you would any other car. i mean, you say you're good with cars and a civic is just another car. and if you're not going to touch the engine till it blows, just do what you think looks right on the outside, like rims, body kit/ lip kit, suspension, brakes, whatever. if you listen to everyone about what to get for your car but tell them you're not going to touch the engine, you're gonna end up with coilover sleeves and random shocks with the car slammed to the floor, gsr blades (or other Stock Honda Rims), and a bike rack or some other type of roof rack (everyone knows it's a trend and we're all too lazy and fat to ride a bike... or go snowboarding/skiing).

either way, whatever you do, do not half ass the suspension. go for controllability, not looks when you lower the car and get a good set of FULL COILOVERS, not sleeves with mix and match shocks, cuz suspension isn't just for looks and performance, it's also a safety issue. so yeah, just build it how you want to build it, and be safe.

I like where this guy is going!!