Hey guys, i recently picked up a 1994 civic sedan LX, its my first car.. needs a new fender and bumper but otherwise that its in running condition.. has the d15 in it.. Any cheap mods i should do? i got strut bars and a CAI for it.. anything else suggested?

 

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i wouldn't invest in the motor, unless you plan on swapping or turbo charging.
but the best thing you can start on if you are really dedicated on building a car is the suspension and brakes, then work your way up from there.


and if you want quality parts that are going to perform, they will not be cheap.
though with right timing, patients, and bargaining you can get good deals on them.

 

thanks for your input any brand names i should keep in mind?

 

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shocks/struts:
kyb
tokico
koni (priciest)

springs/coilovers:
neuspeed
h&r
eibach
ground control
tein

sway bars/support brace:
suspension technique
comptech
asr(jdm sway bar)

these are just a few, i would spend some time in the search and susension forums.

 

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I think you should get a new fender and bumper myself.

However, it's a sedan, so with suspension, I'd suggest a moderately low setup, that sacrifices a little performance for a good, clean ride. IMO, why have a four door if your ride sucks for anyone you drive around, including yourself?

Anywho, off topic for a sec. What you may want to do mostly with that sedan is make it into a nice, slick, dependable DD. ie: some visual spice in good moderation (and in your own taste), and a well-maintained interior. I wouldn't suggest too much in terms of the motor, unless you want a better one, but that's not a cheap "mod."

 

I plan of geetting my fender and my bumper pretty soon; both from Certifit in st. paul; great low prices! But yesss back onto the subject.. i kinda want it to be all show no go.. haha sounds gay i know but speed im not as much worried about with my first car.. Anyone from MN know any good paintjob/body work places?

 

if you want show just get nice wheels drop it and park it in the garage.

 

My '97 LX passenger headlight is fogged up. I am thinking about the bake it and paint it process while having it off to reseal it. That looks cool and cheap.

 

wheels, lip, drop, tint, some jdm ****, done!

 

How much money you got to spend on the car? Because a fairly nice paint job would set you back pretty far....what's the condition of the paint in? Also, how many miles does it have on it, becasue even though you'd like "all show", the car you probably still be a daily driver, so how it rides is important. I agree whoever said about suspension, get a lip, drop it, and invest some money in "going faster".

 

I'd suggest you read up... a lot. Don't rush into anything, especially big and expensive things. Read up and figure out what you like and what direction you'd like to bring your car.