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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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hey all, been looking through these forums for a while learning more and more everyday about my civic. just thought i'd hop in and register. I am new to the Honda scene and am still learning. I never have any extra money, due to me still being in highschool (senior) and having a part time job and paying insurance, phone, etc so I do not have any major mods done yet. Well, anyways, heres my car:

95 civic dx d15b7

-Cut Springs (2 coils front, 3 rear)
-Short Ram Intake
-Cherry Bomb Glass Pack Muffler
-Tachometer
-Front and Rear Tower Strut Bars
-Tinted Windows
-Short Throw Shifter







I know it is nothing compared to most of the cars here, but its a start.

I am open to all positive and negative comments/suggestions.




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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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its clean. keep it that way

best advice for someone who is new is to use the search button alot. Before you want to post a thread about this or that think for a second was it in fast and furious? if it was then dont post it.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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Cut Springs??
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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NEVER cut springs!!! You can even see that the camber is off in the pictures. You must go through tires every three months! A couple of suggestions from me, but do what you want, it's your ride, so remember that. Remove the pin striping, and put some amber corners on, maybe look into red/clear(not euros) tail lights, and a set of real lowering springs.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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Yea, you should ditch the cut springs and at least go back to stock. cut springs are bad news
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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looks nice and thankfully not riced out Get some si, gsr blades, or gsr fat fives, for around $300 with tires and roll around like that for awhile.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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That camber isn't bad at all. Mine is much worse and I have camber kits on everything...
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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A lot of people don't like them, but look at Rota Circuit 8's, maybe 16's. They look good on milano red 5th gens.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Thanks for the comments

Cut springs arent as bad as people think. They ride like stock height. Sure, the camber is off, but rear camber is an easy fix, and im going to get a kit for the front.

Like I said earlier, i am on a very tight budget, so anything over 100 bucks right now is a no no
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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That's a tight budget... and cut springs are bad. I've ridden in my friends DC with them. The ride is ******* horrible.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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the ride, for me, hasn't changed AT ALL. same as stock.

the car has some minor cosmetic problems. need a trim piece, passenger side mirror, inside window crank...

i really enjoy driving it though.


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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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any suggestions on a motor to swap into it? (for future reference.)

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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slowEGchris &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any suggestions on a motor to swap into it? (for future reference.)

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try searching,
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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I cant see the pic cause im at work but i agree with EVERYONE
cut springs is a NO NO .

Motor swaps for the future..... H2B
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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its fine though. hopefully getting coilovers soon
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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gsr ftw
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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same as everyone else ditch the cut springs nice car, i used to have an identical one but w/ a JDM D15B and GSR fat fives w/ a neuspeed/kyb suspension
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slowEGchris &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks for the comments

Cut springs arent as bad as people think. They ride like stock height. Sure, the camber is off, but rear camber is an easy fix, and im going to get a kit for the front.

Like I said earlier, i am on a very tight budget, so anything over 100 bucks right now is a no no</TD></TR></TABLE>

you can find good springs for less than a hundred if you look around..
i suggest you invest in some.

other than that, welcome to H-T

also and just a suggestion, you should try and get some wheels.. even if there just hammer's, swirlie's, or Si's
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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I would say don't do much inquiring about something you're not ready to buy, so start saving (more than $100) then ask questions.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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keep the D motor and turbo ...

and as for cut spring .. my bro has them and i hate cut springs the ride sucks .. but thats just me

goodluck with the car
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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thanks for all the comments, (wouldnt let me post more than 5 posts in 24 hrs... wierd)

anyways, i was most likely going to keep the D and boost it, just wondering how much the d15 could take if any?
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slowEGchris &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just wondering how much the d15 could take if any?</TD></TR></TABLE> Need to do a compression test to start, so that you can give us some numbers to make an accurate guess. Haha- I just said, "accurate guess." Isn't that an oxymoron?
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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also, the engine has 180k miles
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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so wait the motor is from a 96 and up civic? or you meant the d15b7?
also you can find used lowering springs everywhere for $100 or less.
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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yes, sorry i meant d15b7
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