i just bought a 1992 civic hatchback and was wondering what would be a good beginning upgrade(s) for this car i plan on doing an engine swap in the future

 

just above is forum rules.READ THEM. then do RESEARCH AND READ ALOT FIRST.

 

welcome aboard
I got a 92 hatch too

 

i understand that ur a newbie so use the search feature on the website before posting or you will get flammed. There will be plenty of things about this topic if u search for it good luck

 

work on your suspension. ..thats what I would do first. what kind of model is your hatch? and yea...do a search..you will find everything you ever wanted to know.

 

security first.

 

it is a dx



also i wastold by my friend that the dx's are pre-wired for v-tec? dont know if thats true or not

 

all 92 model was.

 

security first why would anyone steal a stock 92 civic dx hatchback

 

you'd be suprised....they're a hot cmomodity right now

 

yeah really hot commodity!

 

get a decent suspenison set up whether it be spring/shock, gc/koni's, or coilovers. just get something decent and spend the money right the first time.

then work on getting whatever engine u wanna put in. at the sametime look for an alarm, autolock, wheel lock, then some rims. you'll be good to go until u want more power or something

 

Less than two years after purchasing my first 1992 Civic Hatch, I had a turbocharged 1992 Civic Hatch that was schooling Neon SRT-4's.

 

change engine

 

damn '05ers

 

1. Suspension
2. Swap
3. Brakes

 

1. security
2. security
3. security

Do you want to be safe and secure? Or just look back on this thread when your car gets stolen from your driveway and say, "Wow, I should have got an alarm before, I got blah blah blah"

A car alarm should be the first investment in everyone new cars...

 

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agreed after i got my car i got a stereo with no alarm and it got stolen

 

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also i wastold by my friend that the dx's are pre-wired for v-tec? dont know if thats true or not</TD></TR></TABLE>

All 1992 models are prewired for vtec.

 

congras on getting a hatch. well first of all you said that your getting a engine so, i started with my engine, then exterior body kit, wheels, and then i got a neuspeed lowing kit, sway bar kit, and camber kit.....

 

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2. Swap
3. Brakes</TD></TR></TABLE>


only in THIS order...

1. swap
2. suspension/brakes

if you put a heavier motor in, you SHOULD get different spring rates... so swap first, eliminate excess cost.

 

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I disagree with this, but do agree that security should be on the up and up. When I hear a car alarm I think someone forgot to hit the button before opening their door. I think in general most everyone has become numb to the car alarm sound. I opted for the snap off steering wheel for my car...a more tangible means of security.