mumbler44

hey whats up guys...
i just bought my civic 97 hb blown engine...im getting a us gsr swap and wondering what mods you would think to do next?

im already planning on:
aem intake
skunk2 exhaust
hi flo cat back
skunk2 short shifter
act street disc clutch

now heres my dilema, should i do suspension 1st such as skunk2 coilovers and kyb adjustables ??? or should i upgrade the brakes?? i was also considering ctr cams?

let me know what you think depening on the costs i will have between 700-1000 left over to spend

also if anyone is intersted i have 2 red and black konig v racing rush race seats...in excellent condition asking 700 but im neg or williing to trade for gunmetal, black or bronze rims...

thanks for the advice guys i appreciate it!!

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decypha

lower that piece..IMO..
if not save your money for the swap..no need for brakes if your car isnt running..

mumbler44

I PAID $1000 for the seats..i jsut want money back for them..sorry for the price......what bout mods?

civicR1

my first was an exhaust... thats always first when you upgrading or starting to

mumbler44

well im already getting the swap and the list i got there i was wondering what u think after that???

Sohc Driver

I prefer the Ground control coilover/ Koni Yellow set up over the Skunk/KYB AGX setup..my friend with a 2000 Civic Si has that set up..and its not a smooth ride...handles fine...but the spring rates are really high from skunk...I am running my 2000 Civic EX on ground controls with a 350 spring rate in the front and 275 in the rear..with Koni Yellow adjustable shocks..rides really smooth..not bouncy..and really handles great!! and i mean great handling!!! Just ask everyone on this board what they would prefer over the two set ups..

Khoi

Sohc Driver

oh yeah..that reminds me....when u order ur coilovers u have to specify what spring rates u want or else they will just send you their set spring rates which are high....thats really the only benefit of the ground controls over the skunks...that u can customize ur spring rates for comfort..and also because ground controls use eibach springs which are very good quality...

Khoi

mantic6t9

Yeah i have to say suspension first. Your car will be more fun to drive and a nice drop make it look nice as well.

Travis

afstlsvtec

i think that you should get ground controls with kyb and you should get some strut bars and sway to make it handle really good around turns

Black_eh2

get a skunk manifold

Sohc Driver

groundcontrols/KONI YELLOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Khoi

P.S. What does everybody think of that set up???? I hope Im not the only one!!

deepnite

something to sit the car on while u work on it..adjustable coilovers and shocks/struts...get that motor running cherry they decide d how u want that car to ride just dont start nickle and diming urself to death with crap ull have to replace later

GokuSSJ4

lower the car and then up grade the brakes

VTEC

The best $300 or so you can spend is at a driver's school such as Skip Barber (www.skipbarber.com) or Bob Bondurant (www.bondurant.com). You'll be able to beat cars with 50hp more than you on the track! Or suspension mods first will be good, since that's what's gonna be the most noticeable (if you're dropped or not).

EL-Driver

I would say upgrade the suspension...

But I have to agree with evenone and ditch the Skunk2's!!

Get the Koni Threaded coilover setup thats some good **** right there or if you want to go lower then go with Ground Controls and Koni Yellows...

Brakes, just as long as they work you dont need to upgrade them yet...

FifthGearOnline

why!! there is no need to upgrade the brakes if the engine has not been touched

mumbler44

thanks guys i appreciate the help

anyone know a good place to get either a coilover/strut combo or spring/strut

im doin research right now too hopefully my engine is getting droped in next week

im still searching for a few things
skunk2 exhaust
act clutch
aem intake
skunk2 short shifter

anyone kno a place that i can get this shipped soon and would give me a deal, either online or near me in nj??
thanks guys


btw anyone at englistown this weekend?