noob got a new car, are the parts any good?
09-01-2005, 03:14 PM
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noob got a new car, are the parts any good?
i'm just starting to get into cars since i bought a 96 civic ex with some mods already done to it, but i don't know if the parts that are in it are good, average, or poor. since i'm new to this, i don't really know what names are brands and what numbers are model numbers, so i have included all the print i can see on some of the parts.
front sway bar: ractive
rear lower tie: matrix
shocks and struts: KYB AGX
springs: neuspeed sport 55.20.21
rims: axis lenso 16x7JJ ET38
tires: yokohama 205/40R16 83H s-315 D2230L
intake: aem cold air intake
header: dc sports 4-2-1
exhaust: 3a racing cat back 3"
plugs: NGK
plug wires: prestolite z-16 LE-E
vis carbon fiber hood and trunk
front sway bar: ractive
rear lower tie: matrix
shocks and struts: KYB AGX
springs: neuspeed sport 55.20.21
rims: axis lenso 16x7JJ ET38
tires: yokohama 205/40R16 83H s-315 D2230L
intake: aem cold air intake
header: dc sports 4-2-1
exhaust: 3a racing cat back 3"
plugs: NGK
plug wires: prestolite z-16 LE-E
vis carbon fiber hood and trunk
09-01-2005, 03:31 PM
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i have a couple more questions to add....what do the sway and tie bars do? what difference will i notice in driving if i change them. also, what does changing the adjustments on the struts do? i change the front from 1 to4 and the rear from 8 to 1 and didn't notice a difference.
09-01-2005, 09:03 PM
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Re: (jew)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jew »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a couple more questions to add....what do the sway and tie bars do? what difference will i notice in driving if i change them. also, what does changing the adjustments on the struts do? i change the front from 1 to4 and the rear from 8 to 1 and didn't notice a difference.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The sway and tie bars help stiffen the ride during cornering, and of course, different manufacturers have different qualities.
Changing the struts like you did change the cornering characteristics as well. That should change how stiff or how "not stiff" the ride is.
-Shane
The sway and tie bars help stiffen the ride during cornering, and of course, different manufacturers have different qualities.
Changing the struts like you did change the cornering characteristics as well. That should change how stiff or how "not stiff" the ride is.
-Shane
09-01-2005, 09:08 PM
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the front shocks were on 1(which is the softest setting) and you changed it to the hardest setting. but in the back it was on 8 and you changed it to the softest setting? are they 8 way or 16 or what? im sure 4 in the front and 8 in the back is good. but you need to be worried about the appearance of that civic, but hey to each his own. 
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09-02-2005, 02:51 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ItsAnEM1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it could use some work...but youll quickly adapt to HT, just buy an extremely good flame suit </TD></TR></TABLE>
Roger that
If your rims were 1 inch bigger, tires were meaty-er(haha), and your car was all black insted of the two tone and vinly job, it would look decent
</TD></TR></TABLE>Roger that
If your rims were 1 inch bigger, tires were meaty-er(haha), and your car was all black insted of the two tone and vinly job, it would look decent
09-02-2005, 06:52 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fwdtamiya »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
If your rims were 1 inch bigger, tires were meaty-er(haha), and your car was all black insted of the two tone and vinly job, it would look decent </TD></TR></TABLE>
god that paint job is hidious
i wouldnt even consider buying that
If your rims were 1 inch bigger, tires were meaty-er(haha), and your car was all black insted of the two tone and vinly job, it would look decent
</TD></TR></TABLE> god that paint job is hidious i wouldnt even consider buying that
09-02-2005, 10:35 AM
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for the record, i like the two-tone and its all paint, no vinyl 
it definately needs larger rims, but that comes after the turbo kit.
it definately needs larger rims, but that comes after the turbo kit.
09-02-2005, 10:46 AM
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Re: noob got a new car, are the parts any good? (jew)
looks good, IMO the paint design gotta go or whatever it is, but if u like it, keep it on. Just curious how much did u get it for???
Just curious how much did u get it for???
09-02-2005, 12:27 PM
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The size of your wheels is fine. Its the wheels themselves that need changing.
Just a note... The vis hoods have been known to rub on the the valve-cover of B-series swapped civics (if ever you planned on doing one).
Just a note... The vis hoods have been known to rub on the the valve-cover of B-series swapped civics (if ever you planned on doing one).
09-02-2005, 01:20 PM
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Re: (fwdtamiya)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fwdtamiya »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Roger that
If your rims were 1 inch bigger, tires were meaty-er(haha), and your car was all black insted of the two tone and vinly job, it would look decent </TD></TR></TABLE>
Don't tell me that is the car this thread is about. . .
If your rims were 1 inch bigger, tires were meaty-er(haha), and your car was all black insted of the two tone and vinly job, it would look decent
</TD></TR></TABLE>Don't tell me that is the car this thread is about. . .
09-02-2005, 02:13 PM
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Re: noob got a new car, are the parts any good? (jew)
The exhaust is too big. 3" is better suited for turbo motors or a race motor. So unless you plan to install a turbo i suggest getting a 2.25" exhaust or the standard 66mm (~2.38) exhaust.
A better suited exhaust will have better flow.
A better suited exhaust will have better flow.
09-02-2005, 02:16 PM
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I think 5k is a good price for this. at least in germany it would be a great price.
The only things i would change are:
-not fitting front bumper
- sway bar
and lower tie
The only things i would change are:
-not fitting front bumper
- sway bar
and lower tie
09-02-2005, 02:26 PM
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Re: (jew)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jew »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it definately needs larger rims, but that comes after the turbo kit.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Good to see you have your priorties in order And with only 14k miles you got a good deal at 5000.
Good to see you have your priorties in order
And with only 14k miles you got a good deal at 5000.
09-02-2005, 03:16 PM
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Re: (94VtecEG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94VtecEG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">car is ugly..</TD></TR></TABLE>
its not your car. go away.
its not your car. go away.
09-02-2005, 05:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mwieczorek43 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The size of your wheels is fine. Its the wheels themselves that need changing.
Just a note... The vis hoods have been known to rub on the the valve-cover of B-series swapped civics (if ever you planned on doing one).</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have a VIS hood and a B-series swap and dont have any problems with the hood rubbing.
Just a note... The vis hoods have been known to rub on the the valve-cover of B-series swapped civics (if ever you planned on doing one).</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have a VIS hood and a B-series swap and dont have any problems with the hood rubbing.
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Re: (jew)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jew »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">5250
the only reason i was willing to pay that is because the engine and tranny only have 14k miles on them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
and you know this because....?
leave the parts along its better than nothing. remove your vinyl thats the first thing you should do
the only reason i was willing to pay that is because the engine and tranny only have 14k miles on them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
and you know this because....?
leave the parts along its better than nothing. remove your vinyl thats the first thing you should do