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So I'm looking towards either a 96-00 civic hatch, or a 90-93 integra. I basically want to know what I should be saving for, in order to save some money if you guys know of other ways to have mpg and be able to get on it when possible. So here's what I'm thinking so far, and keep in mind, I am 16, and I will definately outgrow this car so it's probably only going to be driven for 2 or so years.

***96-00 MOD LIST***
Acura Integra GSR Seats (Front and Rear)
NRG Steering Wheel Setup (Hub and Wheel)
Black "JDM STYLE RED STITCH" eBay eBrake **** and Shift **** and Shift Boot
New Carpet Kit from stockinteriors.com
Spray paint and dye interior panels (black or dark gray probably)
Kenwood Single Din Head Unit
Kenwood Amp
4x Kenwood 6.5" 2 way
2x Kenwood 12" sub
Labyrinth Port Box
KnuKonceptz OFC 4 gauge wiring kit
D15B Swap (or maybe I could find a 125,000m+ b18 LS, needs to be CARB legal and smogged though, no illegal)
KTeller exhaust with Magnaflow Hi-Flow cat, 2x vibrant resonators and a vibrant streetpower stealth muffler
Tein Street Basis coils
DC Intake and Headers
Enkei RPF1
Body work if needed


And I'm trying to find a color of vinyl wrap or paint (which one is better?) but I like the color that mightycarmods did to their s2000 but it's a little too dark for me. Your input appreciated!

Thanks

bbarbulo

not sure what the question is? you asking how much money to save? or where you can cut corners to save money?

if it's just a car you're gonna keep for 2 years, why do anything to it at all? Buy a Yaris or an Echo and drive it for two years, then move on to whatever you have in mind.

but biggest waste of money in a car like a civic is hifi (stereo). it can cost thousands, yet stock systems in other cars will still sound better.

CivicxTree754

Save for parts that are transferable to your next vehicle. And save all the stock parts.

Nave43

He wants the best blend of GO and MPG for the price.



You wont need the headers and exhaust, its worthless on that d15b.

You can add subs but aftermarket speakers are unnecessary, civic have awesome stereos stock.

As Civic tree said make sure the parts you do buy can go into your next project. And dont throw stuff away because "I dont need it right now". You can swap the parts back in to sell the car later, and keep your "upgrades".

Make your own true CIA rather than buying a SRI

Springs > Coilovers. Ride better, Cheaper.

For all the aesthetics, make sure you take care of major maintenance (Plugs, wires, dist, rotor, fluids/flushes, pads) before you spend 300$ on a MOMO steering wheel. #Priorities