one year anniversary(56k go drive a domestic)

[Blk05Civic]

its been about a year since i've had my HX, and i thought id make a one year thread..i didnt do much yet because im still a damn senior in high school..yes im YOUNG so what

i bought my 97 hx back in feb 2005...it had 101,460 mileage and i got it for a killer $3000(i paid every cent alright guys haha)

it had some shitty purple bubbly tint and yokohama tires..thats it

my ghetto sidemount...zip ties!

Now its feb 2006 and i cleaned her up a bit...got a job at best buy so that helped.. these pics were taken recently..about 1-2 weeks ago..it was clear for a few days so i snapped some pics...and i dont have my rims on at this very minute im back on steelies because chicago salt trucks suck ass

about 111,xxx mileage on it
mods:
-16' black rota slipstreams
-kuhmo ecsta supra 712 205/45r16 tires
-injen short ram intake
-exedy organic street clutch
-95 ex transmission
-B&M short shifter
-BLOX gunmetal shift knob
-DIY black valve cover
-DIY headlights
-DIY CTR grill
-sound system
-5% tint on rear windows
-side mounted plate
-blue gauge and climate control LEDs

and im back on steelies cuz of winter. i want my tein stechs on by spring...i think its good size drop i dont wanna be slammed..then an exhaust and then i have no clue..turbo??

comments and suggestions are welcomed! good or bad i dont care its ur honest opinion..i like my car..do u??


pics

thats all for now thanks for looking!

 

[Mr. Lin]

drop her hardcore.
same color I painted my valvecover, just before it was stolen.

 

[rei]

yep, drop it and enjoy good gas mileage..

 

[Blk05Civic]

hey thanks for lookin guys

im still trying to decide on what springs...tein s-techs or H&R? i cant afford coilovers im not that rich..what springs do u guys
suggest? i dont want something thats like a 2.5 inch drop..id say 2 inch is the most

 

[JoePa98]

I like how simple the all black is. Very clean. all you need is a drop and a lip kit then you can decide on performance

 

[tye]

2inch would be great. I like your style of your car alot, but I think flat black headlight housings would set it off even more man, and if you gently smoke your clear on your tails, not alot at all, just a tiny bit. There is two modifications, if done right, will look amazing on your sleek black coupe.

I'm also a Senior in High School, so I know what your going through with school and wanting to do stuff to your car, but man your doing an awesome job so far!

 

[LatinEM2]

Looks good..i would go with H&R..

 

[Blk05Civic]

yea the H&R springs are like $165 on tunersports..which is a good deal IMO, but isnt 2.5 front and 2.3 rear too much? im gonna have to take bumps sideways hahaha..plus im trying ot find some shocks still..no luck with my low ass income

thanks for the comments guys!

 

[got traction]

car looks good. some diy black headlights would look hot and where did you get that license plate frame from?

 

[Blk05Civic]

yea im gonna make the housing black once it gets warmer..i already DIYed em but i didnt seal em that well..they fog up in rain

i actually got a newer frame recently..about a month ago..came off a jetta

but before(but AFTER zipties) i had two "L" shaped bracets from home depot and i drilled them into the area where the fog lights would be..cost me about $5 total...holds on tight too..but then the plate would rattle from the subs..so i got the new frame...fits perfect..$0 for it too

 

[CSB]

The car looks nice...............
I think H&R sport are a great choice, good ride quality and nice drop.... i think its around 2" max.

Nice job on findin g that JETTA frame.........

 

[Blk05Civic]

yea if i got the H&R, i still need new shocks..ehh ill try to decide..i dunno if i wanna go that low im gettin scurred hahah

once i get my lips i would remove the front plate cuz the lip would be in the way


thanks for lookin!

 

[tienr]

yea, it looks good, it just needs a drop

 

[hkt03]

looks good, glad that intake found a good home

 

[Shogun]

Looks good, really clean. Gonna look a lot better once dropped

 

[Dr.Anus]

Lookin good!... except for that front plate.

 

[05]

..... i wish my car was black... i think your paint looks great and even though some say its played out if my car was black i would get slips also. itt'll look even better dropped

 

[Nine78Guy]

Hey Man, I Hope You Know Your Tires Are Rotating In The Wrong Direction...correct Me If Imma Wrong...but Its Kinda Dangerous To Be Driving With Your Tires Rollin In The Wrong Direction In The Rain....whats With Me And Realizing Tire Directions...i The Same Thing To Jezek's Hatch At The Meet Last Year. Lol

 

[hkt03]

Hey Man, I Hope You Know Your Tires Are Rotating In The Wrong Direction...correct Me If Imma Wrong...but Its Kinda Dangerous To Be Driving With Your Tires Rollin In The Wrong Direction In The Rain....whats With Me And Realizing Tire Directions...i The Same Thing To Jezek's Hatch At The Meet Last Year. Lol

you're right about that.. actually, my dads car has the rear tires on the wrong way and theres no grip whatsoever. not good when its rwd..

 

[Nine78Guy]

you're right about that.. actually, my dads car has the rear tires on the wrong way and theres no grip whatsoever. not good when its rwd..

YEP, BECAUSE THE DESIGN OF THE THREADS IS TO PUSH WATER/SNOW...OUTWARDS, ALWAYS FROM THE CENTER OF THE TIRE...AND BECAUSE YOU HAVE THEM ON WRONG...THE THREADS ARE ACTUALLY FORCING WATER/AIR/SNOW TOWARDS THE CENTER, NOT ALLOWING MAXIMUM GRIP...AND IT CAN BE DANGEROUS...jUST DIDN'T WANT TO SEE A MEMBER GET HURT BECAUSE OF HIS/HER STUPID TIRES GOT PUT ON WRONG....IT WOULD ACTUALLY MAKE CLUBCIVIC LOOK DUMB.LOL