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Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
02-11-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,755
Posted By The Maniac

Re: My New 2009 Si - What's up with the horn???

I wonder if that car came from Richards? lol

The car looks good. I really like the revised bumper.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-29-2006, 05:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,192
Posted By The Maniac

I wouldn't expect any more than blue book for it.

I wouldn't expect any more than blue book for it.
Forum: Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
08-22-2006, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,068
Posted By The Maniac

SI clutch same as RSX Type-S?

I've been trying to find an SI in my area to test drive but the only way I can get anyone to hold one long enough to let me test drive it is to put a down payment on one. I'm not going to put money...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-01-2006, 06:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,260
Posted By The Maniac

If you haven't even got an alignment yet then...

If you haven't even got an alignment yet then there's nothing to worry about. You just completely altered the geometry of your vehicle's suspension, of course it's going to be messed up.

Go get an...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
07-29-2006, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By The Maniac

Re: Would you use these if they were free? (fizix_skate)

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Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
07-29-2006, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By The Maniac

Would you use these if they were free?

I have a brand new set of Dropzone springs and shocks new in box (they call them coil-overs). I essentially got these for free but I know Dropzone has quality issues. I daily drive my Civic and I...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-16-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By The Maniac

Re: (v4lu3s)

The car is only worth $3,125. $700 to replace all 4 shocks is almost a 1/4 of what the car is worth. http://images.honda-tech.com/set1//smile/emcrook.gif

There's 140,000 miles on the car.

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Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-16-2006, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By The Maniac

Re: $650 for factory struts?

Ok, so if I order 4 new shocks from Advance, what else will I need to replace? Bushings, mounts, anything like that?
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-16-2006, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By The Maniac

$650 for factory struts?

The shocks or "struts" as the guy at the shop corrected me have long been in severe need of replacement on my 1996 Honda Civic EX. I was qouted $650 just for parts to replace all 4 struts. He said...
Forum: Acura RSX DC5 & Honda Civic EP3
09-01-2005, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,277
Posted By The Maniac

Re: (Jsin)

There are no engine changes from the 05 to the 06 models. They have the same cams.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-02-2005, 10:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,606
Posted By The Maniac

Re: (wadup)

Gotta be better than my stock 136k mile springs and shocks right? https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emwink.gif
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-02-2005, 09:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,757
Posted By The Maniac

I've got the same problem. If you're driving and...

I've got the same problem. If you're driving and you go over 3k rpms the ac squeels like a stuck pig and everybody stares at you, it sucks.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-02-2005, 09:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,606
Posted By The Maniac

I'm not sure yet, I'm just getting into it. They...

I'm not sure yet, I'm just getting into it. They have events at the local Applebee's Park several times a year and I want to start out there.

I ordered a set of coilovers and struts from Dropzone...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
08-01-2005, 08:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,606
Posted By The Maniac

Making a Civic handle

I have a 1996 Honda Civic EX 2 Dr 5 Spd. It's my daily driver and I'm interested in getting into auto-crossing. I race my Firehawk on the weekends and it takes priority over my Civic as far as my mod...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
07-17-2004, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 256
Posted By The Maniac

So a used turbo kit is the easiest way you think?...

So a used turbo kit is the easiest way you think? I must say a turbo is very tempting. If I could find one for a decent price I'd love to go turbo.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
07-17-2004, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 256
Posted By The Maniac

What's the easiest way to get my EX to 15's?

I have a 1996 Civic EX 5 Speed that I use as my daily driver. I know I have a 12 second car at home in the garage but I'm tired of being beaten by SUV's when I'm in my daily. My only stipulation is...
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