Gaz

A few people here have asked me about differences in bumpers, etc on our UK Honda Civics. Here's a few pics of mine on track to illustrate the difference. Its a 1997 VTi which has a 160bhp b16a2 motor in stock form. I've added Eibach springs and Koni yellow dampers to drop it a little.

I know the USA style of thinking is that smaller (and usually black or dark!) alloys are preferable, but I'll admit to putting on the 205/40/17s last year just for looks. Small wheels and subtle styling still hasn't taken off here! I'm thinking of changing to 15s now though, for better handling and pace.






Gaz

DCStreetHtch

the rims are wack and so are the tail lights... he rest of the car, well its stock really. Glad to see its seeing track time though

-Bryan-

GsR HtCh

you are right about getting rid of the rims.....and the tailights. then start moddin that bitch

Gaz

Yeh, didn't think the big rims would be appreciated on here! I'd say 75% of car modders and enthusiasts in the UK still go for style over performance, though we're starting to see the light. Since I've been using Honda-tech and come to your way of thinking, I've certainly gone off the idea of big wheels.

The Lexus lights (Altezzas to you guys), I got pretty cheap and they were quite rare here at the time. I'm selling the car soon anyway and getting a JDM CTR so will keep the lights stock on that

Gaz

SIcoup

i think its nice regardless, never been a fan of altessa's tho

SiR HatchAlot

i think it looks pretty nice...the tails are a bit outdated over here, but everywhere is different i guess. i like the headrests in the rear seats though.

JICEK9

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I like you car man and I'm really happy to see it on the track. Good luck on getting the JDM CTR. How hard are those things to get over there? It's damn near impossible to get one here!! (or at least not worth it with all the bs)

btw, did somebody's car break down in that first pic? lol

Gaz

Yeh, that guy had a bad day. First the car broke down and I almost clipped it coming round the corner (couldn't see them) .... then they got it going, but rolled it on its roof about half an hour later!

The JDM CTR is pretty rare in the UK but I've been doing a bit of homework and am going to import one from Japan myself. I should be able to bring it over, all costs included, for about 6k sterling. Going rate for one in the UK is about 9k sterling. We get Japanese auction lists from a very reputable site - http://www.auto.co.jp.

Gaz

JICEK9

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that sit is awsome! too bad there is no pics. I wonder if I could get one imported...hmmm...lol

Gaz

There is pics - u just need to subscribe and they email you out their auction lists every 3 days. They will export anywhere ......... US included! Cars are rhd though

Gaz

Ricey McRicerton

Very cool car man even though it's mostly stock. Go with some lighter rims even if only for the track.

iNfAmOuS_E46

sell me the stock tails

dsm this

ahh the right hand drive ownz me

Plan B

is that a stock interior:

ek four

im jelaous of ur sunroof.

skamal

are those Alt wheels, I think I had the same back in the day. They're not bad, just too big. Good idea to change to 15"