biglos

ok i so have the available cash to get ceratin mods. i have been holding of for a while now, but its time to do it . on a scale of 1-10 of being car savvy i am maybe a 6 (on a good day) i would like to get opinions on how to spend my money wisely and getting the best return. i already have tein, fujita, HIDs (finally working) and Rims not a big fan of exhaust, but i would consider it (if need be). i have read various threads that the DC race header is not very reliable and may crack so i might hold off on this. i dont have any plans on going F/I in the near future (maybe S/C later on down the road way later on). i am strictly thinking performance. no visual mods.

the mods i was considering are:
Cams (the ones Type-X posted)
Hondata Reflash (i have yet to see a definite answer on i-pro or k-pro and i now this doesnt add HP but you gain a lot of mid-range)
AJP Intake Manifold (maybe?)
NST Pulley Kit (their here locally )


**Edit: Tax Refund FTMFW and Work Bonus FTMFW!!!**

fandirabbani08

brace, sway, something of the sort for handling, or maybe the reflash but beware of warranty issues, the pulley kit is useless from what ive heard

Nohawk

Don't do the reflash because I-pro will be coming out. Unless you are not really wanting to tune your car. However, since you are not really considering F/I, the reflash would add more HP and change VTEC.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fandirabbani08 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">brace, sway, something of the sort for handling, or maybe the reflash but beware of warranty issues, the pulley kit is useless from what ive heard</TD></TR></TABLE>

Warranty definitely something to consider.

Since you only have tiens, I would also agree that more suspension would make a considerable difference.

Ding

Suspension FTW!!!

biglos

as far as the warranty i know hondata will porbably void warranty but when i take it to Honda i dont think they really check the ECU (? i could be wrong) i was trying to do research on I-Pro for a date but couldnt find it...link??? i know that hondata only adds midrange so that was my last option.....

E-Money

iTrader: (1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 90CRXLS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Suspension FTW!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

I woud not waste cash on "braces" and/or strut bars

Nohawk

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by biglos &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">as far as the warranty i know hondata will porbably void warranty but when i take it to Honda i dont think they really check the ECU (? i could be wrong) i was trying to do research on I-Pro for a date but couldnt find it...link??? i know that hondata only adds midrange so that was my last option.....</TD></TR></TABLE>

Only if you have a problem related to something with the ECU. Someone posted a link in a thread a while back from Temple of Vtec that had a video interview with someone from Hondata. They stated it would be out around summer 07. Also, there will be additional reflashes for the AJP turbo setup.

biglos

As far as the suspension mod i really wouldnt like to do that as my first option. i am trying to get faster or gain HP by staying N/A i know there is not a wide selection for this so i guess i am gonna have to be patient

Ding

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by E-Money &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I woud not waste cash on "braces" and/or strut bars</TD></TR></TABLE>

Who said anything about "braces" or strut bars? I said suspension. And one of the best mods for the money right now, is the Progress rear sway.

There's no point in making your car go faster if you can't control it.

WILD_WILL

What does the progress rear sway bar do eliminate more body roll ?

Nighthawk R18

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WILD_WILL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What does the progress rear sway bar do eliminate more body roll ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

yep.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CorSportUSA.com &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Progress anti-roll bars dramatically improve handling. How? They minimize the traction-robbing body "lean" that rolls part of the outside tires off the pavement. Our sport-tuned anti-roll bars replace skinny OEM bars and rubber bushings with larger diameter (stiffer) alloy steel bars and polyurethane bushings. More roll stiffness means less body "lean," and the tires stay flatter on the pavement (larger contact patches). The result is more grip and added driver control.

Progress anti-roll bars are cold-formed in-house using our custom-built preceision bending equipment. Both laser-cut and CNC bar ends are MIG welded in place using precise fixture for an exact fit</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hellzcivic

If you are concerned about warranty, forget about cams, and reflash. The only thing you can really do is Intake (CAI) and Exhaust (Cat-Back). You still have warranty issues with these, but much less of a chance of having your claim denied.

Suspension is a good mod. The Progress sway bar is awesome. I did complete suspension replacement with HFP. I can't believe the difference in handling, like night and day.

Just one more opinion.

biglos

warranty really doesnt bother me cuz if i start worrying about it then i cant have fun with my car. appreciate everyones .02 cents