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05-03-2014, 02:10 PM
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Hi guys I'm new here and to the whole car scene but I'm getting a 2000 Honda civic EX manual next year and I was wondering what upgrades I should get first in terms of performance or handling once I have stteld with the car. I was thinking of fuel injectors but still not 100% sure. Anyone have suggestions?
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05-03-2014, 02:42 PM
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lol what good are upgraded injectors going to do on a sub 200whp car and no EMS to adjust trim/fuel maps. Just get some 16x9 +20 XXR 531's and stretch 175/40's on...swap it or turbo it are your only cost effective options.
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Re: performance upgrades
And by performance upgrades I don't mean anything like 400hp and up I just want a nice ride on the streets since I won't be taking a first car to The tracks yet
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Re: performance upgrades
Handling mods in a nutshell, and on a budget....
Koni/Ground Control coilovers w/ drop hats
Energy, Prothane, or Hardrace master bushing set
22mm Rear sway bar
Oversized 15" summer tires (Dunlop Z2, Hankook R-S3, Bridgestone Rival, etc.)
You can also get Poly motor and trans mount inserts for like $25 if you dont mind the NVH.
Do not buy and strut bars, subframe bars, or chassis bracing of any kind as it will not make a measurable or detectable increase in performance.
Koni/Ground Control coilovers w/ drop hats
Energy, Prothane, or Hardrace master bushing set
22mm Rear sway bar
Oversized 15" summer tires (Dunlop Z2, Hankook R-S3, Bridgestone Rival, etc.)
You can also get Poly motor and trans mount inserts for like $25 if you dont mind the NVH.
Do not buy and strut bars, subframe bars, or chassis bracing of any kind as it will not make a measurable or detectable increase in performance.
05-03-2014, 04:17 PM
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https://honda-tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes-54/click-here-all-you-curious-about-suspension-setups-their-costs-reliability-2967499/ this thread should be a good read suspension wise, it gives you THE best options for what your budget might be. I currently have Koni Yellows w/Ground Control coil sleeves and extended front top hats on my '98 EX that is my DD and is occasionally AutoX'd as well. $800 might not be your budget range but anyone on here who has them or has had them can vouch that they are hands down THE best bang for buck setup out there, what you choose for suspension will determine what you want out of your car, do you want function>form or form>function? Again i would suggest reading the FAQ's and grumblemarc's "Want a faster civic?" thread (https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/guide-answer-common-question-just-bought-civic-how-do-i-make-faster-2915974/) in the end you will learn plenty and not get bashed for making a thread without skimming through the FAQ's first
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Re: performance upgrades
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2967499 this thread should be a good read suspension wise, it gives you THE best options for what your budget might be. I currently have Koni Yellows w/Ground Control coil sleeves and extended front top hats on my '98 EX that is my DD and is occasionally AutoX'd as well. $800 might not be your budget range but anyone on here who has them or has had them can vouch that they are hands down THE best bang for buck setup out there, what you choose for suspension will determine what you want out of your car, do you want function>form or form>function? Again i would suggest reading the FAQ's and grumblemarc's "Want a faster civic?" thread (https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2915974) in the end you will learn plenty and not get bashed for making a thread without skimming through the FAQ's first
I shall give those links a read
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Re: performance upgrades
Handling mods in a nutshell, and on a budget....
Koni/Ground Control coilovers w/ drop hats
Energy, Prothane, or Hardrace master bushing set
22mm Rear sway bar
Oversized 15" summer tires (Dunlop Z2, Hankook R-S3, Bridgestone Rival, etc.)
You can also get Poly motor and trans mount inserts for like $25 if you dont mind the NVH.
Do not buy and strut bars, subframe bars, or chassis bracing of any kind as it will not make a measurable or detectable increase in performance.
Koni/Ground Control coilovers w/ drop hats
Energy, Prothane, or Hardrace master bushing set
22mm Rear sway bar
Oversized 15" summer tires (Dunlop Z2, Hankook R-S3, Bridgestone Rival, etc.)
You can also get Poly motor and trans mount inserts for like $25 if you dont mind the NVH.
Do not buy and strut bars, subframe bars, or chassis bracing of any kind as it will not make a measurable or detectable increase in performance.
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