Hi guys, Im about to begin my daily driven 2000 Civic DX hatchback upgrade. During the winter Im swapping in a B18C an boosting it to around 325 Hp. So far I have done a fair amount of research as to what I should be putting in it for suspension/braking parts. This is what Im thinking about so far:
-Sportline lowering springs (1.8" drop)
-Tokico Illumina struts
-Im thinking about going with 99-00 Civic Si front and rear sway bars, which I guess would require me to get new front and rear lower control arms
-Civic EX/Si front calipers/rotors/steering knuckles
-Civic Si rear calipers/rotors/knuckles
-For wheels I was thinking about motegi traklite (probably 17's, but I haven't figured what I'll need for offset or anything)

So thats the list so far, just looking for comments, advice, anything of the sort.
Thanks guys!

 

Sounds fine to me. Looks like you've got everything covered except for one item - I'd suggest picking up the 7/8" brake master cylinder from whichever EX or Si you're getting the front knuckles from. That way, you can maintain the stock pedal travel with the larger front calipers.

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The Si front bar requires the Si front LCAs, however I don't recommend running it anyway. It's too big IMHO, and may cause you some problems with wheelspin especially at our intended power level.

You can use the Si rear bar with your stock control arms. All '96-00 Civic rear lower control arms are the same part, and have an existing hole for the sway bar endlinks.

 

i would run 16inch's at the max.

 

Excellent info. Yeah, I had planned on running the Si/EX MC, or even from a GSR.

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I was contemplating between 16's and 17's. But I'd like to hear your reasoning.

I found a complete 99-00 si rear end on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAP...h=007

It's going for $250 + $150 shipping + frig knows what other shipping charges I'll encounter.

Should I go with this auction or do you have a cheaper suggestion?