new car qustions (for me atleast)

[frankrizzo]

all right folks, I just picked up a "pull me over" red 92 Honda DX coupe. 60K on the odometer; clean inside and out. I've been shopping around for some mods, but I don't know my a-hole from my belly button been checking out some of the threads and obviously, the altezza lights are out of style. so what about exhaust...? is there a relatively conservative muffler out there? (let's be reasonable, I've got a D15B7 under the hood so there's nothing to brag about.) Next on my list was a set of new wheels. I know steelies are the next cool thing, but I have no earthly idea where to start and I sure as hell don't want to drop a ton of jack on some rims. Also, coil overs, shocks, breaks etc. All in all, I don't wan't a power car, but instead, a vehicle that can swing through the corners like a hooker on a brass pole. Finally, the wonderful tach question... where should I buy a new instrument cluster and will any cluster from the 5th gen work? or should I stick with LX because of the motor? Well, thanks folks and hope to be posting more soon.

Allan

Frank, Frank Rizzo. Open your fu**ing ears jackass!"
-Jerky boys; irate tile man

 

[my_ex_is_faster]

Strippers play with poles not hookers! lol

Congrats on getting the car and welcome to clubcivic! Good luck with your plans for the ride!

 

[vi3tboi714]

danm first post, welcome to tha site...and on the info for ur car, i just woke up man and not feelin like listing all my opinions

 

[95civichatchcx]

lol these people are lazy........if ur gonna get all of that u should get a better powerplant first like an integra motor at least

 

[Dan1220]

lol yea...if u want looks first, get sum new wheels and maybe a lip kit or sumthin. IF you want power, save the money on the little stuff, and buy a swap. B18C1....B18C5....B16A2 seem to be good engines IMO

 

[Rick James]

I/H/E is the first stuff u should get

 

[Dan1220]

what would the H stand for?

 

[95civichatchcx]

header

 

[Dan1220]

ahhh...thnks bro!!

 

[95civichatchcx]

intake header exhaust, i think thats wat u ment


dan how did u make ur sig? thats pretty tight

 

[Dan1220]

Originally posted by 95civichatchcx
intake header exhaust, i think thats wat u ment


dan how did u make ur sig? thats pretty tight

tell ya on aim bro...dont wanna be a "whore" lol....but im not gettin on tonight...

 

[Handlebars]

Originally posted by frankrizzo
all right folks, I just picked up a "pull me over" red 92 Honda DX coupe. 60K on the odometer; clean inside and out. I've been shopping around for some mods, but I don't know my a-hole from my belly button been checking out some of the threads and obviously, the altezza lights are out of style. so what about exhaust...? is there a relatively conservative muffler out there? (let's be reasonable, I've got a D15B7 under the hood so there's nothing to brag about.) Next on my list was a set of new wheels. I know steelies are the next cool thing, but I have no earthly idea where to start and I sure as hell don't want to drop a ton of jack on some rims. Also, coil overs, shocks, breaks etc. All in all, I don't wan't a power car, but instead, a vehicle that can swing through the corners like a hooker on a brass pole. Finally, the wonderful tach question... where should I buy a new instrument cluster and will any cluster from the 5th gen work? or should I stick with LX because of the motor? Well, thanks folks and hope to be posting more soon.



Allan

Frank, Frank Rizzo. Open your fu**ing ears jackass!"
-Jerky boys; irate tile man

to answer your question, there are lots of decent exhausts out there, easiest way to pick one is to go out there and try to listen to em. ask 100 people their favorite exhaust, you;ll probably get 100 different responses. the cluster out of an ex/si 5th gen will plug right in. if you want best cornering, forget the exhuast, and check out the group buy on suspension. get the tein ss's, a good set of lightweight wheels and tires (15's), some energy suspension bushings and some anti roll bars. your car will now outhandle just about anything on the road. you will now also be able to drop in any new powerplant and not worry about a sagging suspension or anything like that.

 

[frankrizzo]

All right folks, thanks for the help... I'm lookin into the suspension setup right now. Like I said, I don't want to drop serious dough on this becuase... well, I'm a poor ass college student with a minimum wage job, (oh yeah, and those fu!@#%* things called bills) And the reason I asked about exhaust is that I live in Little Rock, Arkansas. Yes, thats right ladies and gentlemen: B.F.E., not a metropolitan area where you would find car clubs with a plethora of tuned japs.
As for the engine swap, forget it. This engine has only 60K and runs like a champ... ok, a very wimpy champ, but none the less, it runs. And headers are also probably out of the question. I'm still debating on how far to go with the intake thing. So basically, what I'm getting to, is what are the brand names do you all trust. And what kind of cash should I look into dropping for the projects I'm considering. Well, time for me to make like a fetus and head out. Thanks for the responses fellas.

Allan

 

[Jas0n]

well, I got an INJEN short ram Air intake, and I'm very happy with it, I also have a MAGNAFLOW catback exhaust system in my car and is pretty thigh I got a 95 DX and I have the same engine as you (D15B7) and at first when I buy it I was going to do a swap but I give d series a shot and I'm very happy with it.
go for it bro!!!!!!!!