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11-02-2005, 09:06 PM

bakinwagin

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98 EX Noob

Whatsup all... I just bought a 98 EX Civic for gas and I'm loving it! Red, sunroof, MT, cruise, power everything Oh did I mention the gas mileage!?! I'm seeing that the 98 EX has the most powerful stock engine (D16Y8 [127hp blah blah blah]) but how does it actually measure up in the grand sceme of the tuner-world. Second question, I have seen a civic with an SiR badge on it and it had the same headlights, taillights, general body styling etc... Is this a canadian born civic? I've been reading this forum and if I read correctly, isn't the canadian SiR and the US EX the same car? 1st post guys so show me some love!

11-02-2005, 11:23 PM

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RE: 98 EX Noob

Hey, welcome to HCF.

In the grand scheme of the tuner world, you have a fantastic platform to mod. The list is literally endless.

I am not the greatest at different models, but I think the SiR is the type-r isn't it? I know the Canadian Si and the USDM Ex are the same deal, even though my car is Candian and it's an Ex so go figure, but anything I see with an "R" in the badge I ain't racin'.

11-02-2005, 11:30 PM

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11-03-2005, 06:25 AM

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RE: 98 EX Noob

Welcome aboard fellow 6th gen owner! I have a 99 EX, fun little cars aren't they? What kinda things you have in store for it??

Oh, and i believe it goes a little somethin like this..

Canadian Si = USDM EX
Canadian SiR = USDM Si

Good luck and Happy Modding!!

11-03-2005, 08:12 AM

mill$civic

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RE: 98 EX Noob

welcome to the forum[sm=hiya.gif] im sure forty has it correct between canadian and us...gezz why dont they just make them all the same

11-03-2005, 11:45 AM

bakinwagin

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RE: 98 EX Noob

I see said the blind man... I did not really have anything in mind to do with it. I replaced the four old struts with some KYB AGX's and I purchased the same Megan strut combo that forty04 has. I've not driven it yet, with the new parts, but I'm hoping it tones down the mushiness in the corners. I generally only upgrade things as they wear-out. But these cars fascinate me, and I joined here to learn about them...oop the radio's talkin...gotta jet...