new to civics

[Greenhatchback]

Im new here and just got my first civic,Its a 92 dx hatch back with the 1.5 sohc.I bought it for the gas milage which is awesome but now im looking for some budget friendly ways to make it look better.Any ideas would be appreciated,tks.

 

[MiketheDyke]

Worry about maintenance first. Do a full tune up and make sure everything is in good shape before you worry about appearance.

A front lip is a good way to start. If you got money, then lower the car and top it off with some nice wheels.

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[Greenhatchback]

That was the first thing i did,car runs great.For lowering it i was thnking coil over springs

 

[HeX]

That was the first thing i did,car runs great.For lowering it i was thnking coil over springs

If you want to get your best value on a budget, just go for shocks & springs. A respectable set of new coilovers will cost you well over $1000 whereas a solid set of shocks/struts & springs will cost around $600 or less if you bargain hunt enough.

 

[Greenhatchback]

Thanks ,i appreciate it.Yea one of the guys i work with put some ebay coil overs on his,it looks good but i dont know how it rides or how long it will last.

 

[MiketheDyke]

EBay coilovers are a no-no. I agree with struts and springs. Tein makes good lowering springs, so check them out. For struts, koni yellows are a good choice, or koni oranges.

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[HeX]

Thanks ,i appreciate it.Yea one of the guys i work with put some ebay coil overs on his,it looks good but i dont know how it rides or how long it will last.

EBay coilovers are a no-no.

I can assure you your coworkers car rides like crap. For the sake of knowledge, ask him to give you a brief ride so you'll know how bad you feel everything on the rode.

If you want to get your best value on a budget, just go for shocks & springs. A respectable set of new coilovers will cost you well over $1000 whereas a solid set of shocks/struts & springs will cost around $600 or less if you bargain hunt enough.

I agree with struts and springs. Tein makes good lowering springs, so check them out. For struts, koni yellows are a good choice, or koni oranges.

FYI, I've had the orange Koni Str.T struts with Tein S.Tech springs for over 2 years without a problem or complaint. I experience no bottoming out and Ive even been complemented with how surprisingly comfortable the ride is for a lowered car. The yellow Konis are more expensive and offer an even better ride but again, if budget is a concern then the orange Str.Ts will suffice just fine.

 

[HeX]

Speaking of which, the ClubCivic store has a combo sale for the Tein High.Techs springs & Koni Str.T shocks for $481.51 shipped!

http://www.clubcivic.com/store/koni-str-t-orange-shocks-8050-1014r-8050-1014l-8050-1012_p1639.html
http://www.clubcivic.com/store/tein-high-tech-springs-ska00-bub00_p339.html

 

[CO671]

Maintenance is key, rule out as many serviceable problems and anything related to the cars intended reliability as developed by the factory. Fix whatever problems you have before you get any modifications. For cheap modifications I would definitely recommend an LED dome light, a Broadview mirror that snaps onto your stock rear view, seat replacement, etc;

 

[Greenhatchback]

Thanks for all the advice.Just for the hell of it i did take a ride in my buddys car this morning,it didnt really ride that bad but when you hit a bump it definentley bottoms out.Dont think Ill be going with ebay springs lol.Really would like to see my car slamed but Ill save up for that.

 

[Joe2000EX]

Function and form type 1 coilovers are going for $630 shipped. They ride pretty nice and can go really low if that's what you are looking for.