I just bought a 2005 Civic SI. It's alright. I'm not a "car" guy, I've driven a truck since I was 16, but I can't afford $3 a gallon anymore on a 6 mi/gal vehicle. I also ride a CBR. I've been wrenching since I was 12, and I install car electronics professionally. I like the car a lot so far. It's fun and light and quick. All my cousins and my brother are totally into sport compact cars, but they only know about the cars they have. I wanted to know what I should do to make it quick. I can't afford turbo yet, but I do want to do Cat-back, headers, and intake. My roommate had a Hondata reflash done on his RSX-S. I was wondering if that was worth the money for an SI. Also, have there been any problems with this car since it's release in 2002? I would like to know what they are, so I could try to avoid them before they come. Another thing, if anyone needs car electronic stuff, I know the best places to get it, locally (socal) or online. Hit me up and post replies.

Thanks,
Josh

 

well for right now theres not much of an aftermarket for 2005 models but no doubt japan will be coming out w/ stuff for it soon

 

I was just reading an issue of honda tuner, and they said that it is fairly easy to put a RSX type-s head and Type-s tranny in my car. I haven't read any posts about anyone doing it, but a lot of major tuners like Hansport and Hondata have done it successfully. If anyone knows how hard and expensive this will be, let me know.