typerex91

is it possible to get a 96 civic ex to look exactly like the 99 si? i dont know if there are any major differences between the models and does anyone know what parts i would need to get?

MR.johnson

yes, you can make a clone but, if your looking for parts use the marketplace.

NOFX

6G Civic Trim Differences

From memory though:

EXTERIOR
- repaint if your car isn't already Milano Red (other colors were Electron Blue Pearl and Flamenco Black Pearl)
- front bumper (from a '99-'00 coupe/hatch/sedan)
- hood (from a '99-'00 coupe/hatch/sedan)
- fenders (from a '99-'00 coupe/hatch/sedan)
- grille (from a '99-'00 Si coupe)
- front lip (optional part for '99-'00)
- rear bumper (from a '99-'00 coupe/sedan)
- taillights (from a '99-'00 coupe)
- sideskirts (stock painted)
- side body decals (DOHC VTEC)
- spoiler (optional for the Si, but if you have one it would have been the tall version, not the short '96-'98 coupe version)
- exhaust finisher (tip - standard for the Si)
- "Si" trunk badge
- alloy wheels

INTERIOR
- climate control swap (there's a big how to on this, it's a PITA)
- amber dash lighting (Si only)
- cluster (Si's is totally different looking)
- seats (Si has different pattern/darker than '96-'98 TYPE K)
- interior color swap if your interior is TYPE F (TYPE K only on the Si)
- map lights (all '98-'00 EX coupes/sedans and '99-'00 Si coupes had these)
- cupholders (different for '99-'00)

PERFORMANCE
- B16A2 engine swap
- rear disc brakes
- ABS delete (if you have it)
- front strut tower bar
- front sway bar (Si is bigger than the EX)
- rear sway bar

It still won't ever really be an Si though. But you would have spent a lot of money to make your car more likely to be stolen.

I'd recommend if you really want an Si, get one. If you want a modified EX, modify your EX. Why limit the potential of the car to what an Si is though?

typerex91

i was mainly talking cosmetics, not an exact replica. i just love the way the si looks, its so clean. thanks alot for posting those differences, it helped ALOT

typerex91

no sarcasm btw lol

NOFX

As far as exterior looks the Si is very close to the looks of a '99-'00 EX in particular.

The only differences as far as looks on the outside would be:
- grille
- wheels
- side quarter panel decals
- standard painted sideskirts (instead of optional)
- standard front lip (instead of optional)

So do a front end conversion, replace your rear bumper and taillights, paint your sideskirts and get the Si grille and get some Si wheels.

If you don't want to do a front end conversion, there's also the '97-'98 CTR grille and lip available.