Jakemmarsh

This is my first car, and it's a 2000 Honda Civic EX 4dr. Bought it used from the 2nd owner, with 145,000 miles on it. Bought the hubcaps you can see (cheap, aftermarket ones), because it was missing one of the originals.

(I apologize for the picture, I was too lazy to pull out of the garage and try and take good pictures, haha.)




I was just looking for opinions on it, and the list of things I want to eventually do to it:

1. Buy an OEM muffler (first owner must've put an aftermarket one on, it's super loud and annoying)

2. Install subwoofers (already posted a topic about doing it.. gonna try it myself soon)

3. Fix dent in front right fender (might be able to see it in photo, right in front of the wheel from previous owner.)

4. Paint it a new color. I'm thinking dark red or dark green, since the interior is tan.

5. Buy some clean looking wheels.

6. Are there OEM spoilers for this model? I was hoping to get a clean looking spoiler.

Thanks!

Jakemmarsh

Bump?

Jakemmarsh

Jakemmarsh

80 views and no replies.. Hopefully not a bad sign?

royriggity™

sweet four door.
I know it can be frustrating when no one replies.

You don't have to go back to the stock exhaust
just get a nice quite one, like a apex'i ws2, tanabe medalion touring, or a greddy sp2
you'll like the sound of them I'm sure.

Jakemmarsh

Thanks for the reply and advice. Ill look into those mufflers, one with a bit of tone would be nice. However, I am definitely on a budget.. Need a muffler under $100

royriggity™

ah damn I don't think you'll find one for 100 unless it's used and you get lucky.

Jakemmarsh

ya.. I'll keep an eye out but I'll probably end up buying an OEM for about $60

Linked

you must not be into the speedy civic type,

no offense but everything you said in your first post sounds like your in your 40s looking for an economy car.

thats not a bad thing though

eghatch4sale

I wouldn't change the color ....... That color looks good when done right !!!!!!!

Dkober101

hahhaha....i spy...5 lug hub caps .....


all in all its a pretty good start..... ive seen worse

LwdJdmR

check out ebay.

just type in 96-00 oem civic and you could find alot of good used items. Shipping on a few items are way too much. i think. and for exhaust i would HIGHLY recommend a Civic Si exhaust. from the FD FG series. I have one on mine and it sounds quiet and somewhat of a v6 exhaust.

goodluck.

LwdJdmR

oh and heres a spoiler . . .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

97ej6dx

A good tip for rust prevention remove those crhome trim peices on the fenders and rear quarters.

Sir Ash

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come visit the 4 door thread: https://honda-tech.com/forums/group-threads-123/%2A%2A-offical-96-00-civic-4dr-thread-%2A%2A-part-2-a-2238014/

farkiller

Looks grandma status right now, but with time, work, and money will look sweet!

Jakemmarsh

haha nah man, I'm just 16 and on a budget. I dont have the money or knowledge to do any speed/performance mods, so I'm just looking to keep it looking clean.

And 5 lug hubcaps indeed, haha... Also $15 hubcaps! I'll replace them eventually.

Thanks for the input guys

EJ8freek

U should of put this in the Appearance thread.

Jakemmarsh

Sorry about wrong forum placement, wasn't sure.

So I discovered that the reason my exhaust is so loud is because it actually has a stock muffler, which has rusted out so its pretty much just empty metal. I was wondering about what kind of muffler would sound better. Would something like this be pretty quiet?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-E...Q5fAccessories

Jakemmarsh

Bump.. that's a cheap muffler, so I'm still wondering what you guys think.. I bet it'll be really loud/low quality, just wondering.

D3vin

Nice 4 door!! I have a 98 EX and I'm totally happy with it. It is however a daily beater.

Jakemmarsh

Thanks man I'll be buying an OEM muffler soon, and the parts I need to install my new head unit/subwoofer should be here Tuesday. Then I may be on the lookout for front/rear lips, and a rear window visor. Making progress!

tunerkid7

look at the squad thread and you'll get some vision of where you want to go with your car

Jakemmarsh

Mm no idea where to even look for that. Could you link me? Thanks

RamoncilloSI

sweet 4dr!