Update on 97 dx hatch, feedback appreciated.

[jvictim]

I've been doing a couple things to my hatch for the past couple of months, looking for some opinions, suggestions, feedback.
What I've done so far:
Short ram intake
4" aftermarket muffler
Taillight tint
15" wheels
Projector headlights (I know most people on this site don't like those)

Future plans:
Type-R grille
Possible window tint
Possibly replace tails and headlights
Paint wheels
Upgrade intake to better quality
I'd like to drop eventually, but want to wait and do it as right as possible

Most recent pictures:




Looking for opinions to make it as clean and non-ricey as possible. Anything is appreciated!

 

[Puma]

Like you mentioned, definitely replace your tails.
The wheels would look great once it's lowered.
Not feelin' the fart can.
Maybe the headlights would look better w/ a painted housing?
A simple SIR lip would look IMO.

You've got a good platform, that's for sure.

 

[dannej6]

i say keep the tail lights stock to keep it non-ricey as possible.. tinted tail lights is fineand tinting the windows will make it have more attitude

 

[jvictim]

Like you mentioned, definitely replace your tails.
The wheels would look great once it's lowered.
Not feelin' the fart can.
Maybe the headlights would look better w/ a painted housing?
A simple SIR lip would look IMO.

You've got a good platform, that's for sure.

Thank you
For the headlights I was thinking black housing but I only got these because I wanted the stock ones out and they were decently cheap, now that I have these I think I might end up just cleaning up the stocks and putting them back in or getting some that aren't projectors.
And as far as the muffler, once I put my intake in, my friend told me it would sound way sweeter with a little fart can, so I listened. Been thinking of just putting some money towards upgrading the entire exhaust system eventually to get some better performance and sound quality.

i say keep the tail lights stock to keep it non-ricey as possible.. tinted tail lights is fineand tinting the windows will make it have more attitude

Yeah, if I were to replace the tails I'd probably just get new stock ones or put some serious time into removing the tint which I hear is a pain (not a huge fan of the euro or retro looking ones) . Only problem is I wanted them to blend in with the car and they need another coat or two to be that much darker and I hear a lot of stories of the cops around here hating black civics with blacked out lights haha.

 

[BlueSiclone]

Yeah I would def invest in an exhaust system...Those buzzy fart cans are just annoying.

I don't mind most everything else, 'cept the wheels... gotsta get that thing lowered....the wheels might look better then..

 

[jvictim]

Yeah I would def invest in an exhaust system...Those buzzy fart cans are just annoying.

I don't mind most everything else, 'cept the wheels... gotsta get that thing lowered....the wheels might look better then..

I hear ya, I wanted black wheels but didn't want to buy new ones - I only bought the wheels because they were cheap. Want to paint them black when I take them off for winter. Still deciding if I want to put the stock steelies back on. Most likely won't be dropping until next spring anyways.

 

[EK|B]

No @ the headlights and tire size.

 

[jvictim]

No @ the headlights and tire size.

What do you mean? too small?

 

[TigBitties]

remove the pinstripe down the sides! thats what i would do first.

 

[Puma]

What do you mean? too small?

no he means tires are too tall.

 

[jvictim]

oh okay, gotta replace them soon anyways - I'll get some low profile tires

 

[jvictim]

remove the pinstripe down the sides! thats what i would do first.

Is that hard to do? or does it just peel right off without hurting the paint? Never tried it

 

[Cpt Karacho]

a good basis... I like the mirrors. which are really rare in Germany

 

[jvictim]

a good basis... I like the mirrors. which are really rare in Germany

Thank you

 

[DarkCreep]

ITS GOT POTENTIAL...

 

[Puma]

Is that hard to do? or does it just peel right off without hurting the paint? Never tried it

I got lucky w/ my old crx. Used a hair dryer and razor to start and it came right off.

 

[1997EK]

Those are some super beefy tires lol. Go with a lower profile.

 

[TigBitties]

its super easy. just time consuming. just use a finger nail and tweezers lol peels rights up

 

[jeders]

Those are some super beefy tires lol. Go with a lower profile.

4x4 status. lol

good start, but get those lightings changed asap!

 

[jvictim]

My next project I think may be my headlights, not sure if I'm a fan of the projectors yet. Polished up my stocks thinking about putting them back in and possibly black-housing?