I have a 05 civic ex coupe special edition, it has the honda factory performance package (shocks, springs lowered 1", full body kit, interior trim) I added a dc sports 4-1 header, dc sports cat back exhaust, rear type r sway bar (22mm i think) short shift adaptor and stock shifter cut 3", can't get any shorter. aem v2 cai. I am now stuck on what I want to do next. Can't afford a tc yet. I have a 3 year old and another on the way. Thinking of a vtec controller but not sure, or nos, brakes are still stock. looking for advice on what next. I have a front type r sway bar 25.4mm, however will not fit around the cat-converter, so I am going to move the cat back about 3" and should take care of that., any ideas let me know. possible cam shaft?? pulley kit?

 

camshaft sounds good. im in australia so i dont know what motor you have, but camshaft are going to be great through the mid-ranges of your rpm. Really torque hard. Also put on a air filter kit. K&N are good. They come in 2" - 5" mouths. You wont believe what they can do for power, you'll pick up at least 5 - 10 KW no doubt. Throw that airbox away forever

 

(AEM uses K&N filters) (As i learned the other day from this site)

How about something for looks? Maybe some wheels and tires or some tint? If u want more performance then id say go for some nitrous.....just dont go over 50 horsepower and ull be fine.

 

I have wheels and tires, 16" honda wheels, look simlilar to the 17" from JDM si. Also windows are tinted. going more for hp right now. Handling pretty good, tires are very sticky that I have on it and hold well. only they wear out quick, treadwear is 160.

 

I would go for better brakes next, since you still want more HP later, and especially if you have a 3 year old and another on the way. Anyone can go fast, but you still need to stop!

 

yeah get a full brake replacement..disks pads and everything. i mean...you dont want to have all that power then not be able to stop it

 

Definately brakes are a must and are often overlooked.. Or try a lighter flywheel or a clutch kit...

 

That was kinda of I was thinking also, I don't care for the stopping power of the factory brakes, I am used to BMW brakes which stop excellent. I see alot of different makes on the market, any expirence with different brands. The most I am familair with is Brembo. I plan to do a rear brake conversion soon, just not sure if I will buy a conversion kit, or swap from an intergra.

 

Truth. I sure as hell know.

 

yeah a good aftermarket clutch is a must