Am new to HT and own a 98 ex 1.6 (lookin for Si conv.), lowered on eibech springs, n riding on 5zigen 17s..i notice a rattling noise coming from the side panels of the back passenger and driver side..is something lose? or could it be something else? thanks

 

I can't help you with the rattle, but I can tell you that all '99-'00 Civic front ends are the same besides:
- Only the EX/Si coupes and SE sedans have painted trim stock.
- The Si has a different grill from other coupes.
- Coupes and hatches have a certain style grill and sedans have another style grill.
- Si has standard front lip, but it's optional on other trims.

Also, your car being a '98 means that you might have a color that was used on stock '99-'00 cars, meaning you have a chance at finding a front end that's the same color stock.

 

thanks for that info. I'll keep that in mind when finally deciding the conv.
but still..anybody can help me with that weird rattle noise??