where should i start?
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where should i start?
ok. i bought a 96 civic ex. everythink is stock with a d16y8 motor. i am kind of new to the modding world and i just dont know where to start on the car. i am on a low budjet, making about 160 a week. just was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers on what to do or upgrade first. thanks.
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RE: where should i start?
Intake FAQ for info on intake brands/gains/etc.
and whats best for you? we don't really know. But you need to choose if you want a boosted car, a fun little DD, or a track car. Boost (turbocharging) is totally possible on your DD, but ONLY if you do it right, have a week or two of time where you dont need your car so you can install/tune/clean everything up. I guess if you want a fun DD, buy suspension, then I/H/E, and you'll have a fun little Civic. Get a lip kit, come tint, maybe some other little things and you'll be set. If you think you're going to boost in the future, save the I/H/E money for those (charge piping, turbo mani, 3" exhaust, respectively).
and whats best for you? we don't really know. But you need to choose if you want a boosted car, a fun little DD, or a track car. Boost (turbocharging) is totally possible on your DD, but ONLY if you do it right, have a week or two of time where you dont need your car so you can install/tune/clean everything up. I guess if you want a fun DD, buy suspension, then I/H/E, and you'll have a fun little Civic. Get a lip kit, come tint, maybe some other little things and you'll be set. If you think you're going to boost in the future, save the I/H/E money for those (charge piping, turbo mani, 3" exhaust, respectively).
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From: Marquette, MI
RE: where should i start?
^ yeah thats what alot of people do, including myself. I'm sure i learned quite a bit from intstalling my I/H/E, but thats the only reason i don't regret buying my turbo kit right away. Knowing what i know now though, theres no way i would get I/H/E, its all about piecing the boost kit together
so, if you want a fun DD for now, get some simple lowering springs, get I/H/E setup, strut bars, new wheels, a lip kit, tint, and you'll be set for a while IMO
so, if you want a fun DD for now, get some simple lowering springs, get I/H/E setup, strut bars, new wheels, a lip kit, tint, and you'll be set for a while IMO
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RE: where should i start?
Definatly do suspension first, it will give you the most noticable difference in performance, and if you truly want a performer, don't take a cheap route, go for good stuff and get both springs and shocks. After that I'd do short shifter, wheels, I/H/E.
