I just bought a 2002 Civic and was wondering if there was any parts I should replace for better performace, I'm not going to rebuild the engine or anything but some small (easy to install) suggestions would be great, thanks!

 

bolt-ons......header/intake/exhaust = about $1000 total (give or take)

 

and all those mods will net you 2-3hp increase to the wheels

go with suspension mods first!

 

i was thinking along the lines of an air filter j/k, seriously though, anything a little cheaper?

 

Suspension! Lower that thing! They look like a damn tank stock IMO

 

suspension first, imo
shocks and springs or coilovers ~ $700
new rims 15's or 16's with some falken azenis
you'll love the new stance and handling

 

Welcome Like the other guys said, suspension first

 

Cool, thanks guys and gals

 

Suspension and Brakes first! IMO...............

Then with what u have left go get your basic bolt ons that will increase speed a little bit and make it sound a lot better too........\

PS welcome to Honda - tech

 

2002 SI?

 

welcome...SUSPENSION then wheels..

 

if youre not willing to pay $1000 on i/h/e then you should go shop at pep boys and get their "dyno-proven" products.

 

I'm in canada, I dont think we have pep-boys here so I dont know what that is...

 

welcome man! Congrats on scoring a nice car. LIke others said, I would start with the suspension first. Reason being that those cars are still too new for anyone to have a competitive market on those aftermarket products that you are looking for. If you wait a little while, THERE WILL be a market for those parts soon. PAtience makes the price go lower.

 

Ok suspension it is...

So I buy some shocks, what kind do I buy?, can I install them myself? Do I need just shocks or those coil things too??

Arrr I dont know sweet fa about cars, I only ever worked on motorbikes...

 

Are Tokico 'blues' good shocks? they are pretty cheap, I don't race my car plus my gf drives it a lot so I need something that is a comfortable ride but also improves handling.... I was lookin at koni's but they are quite a bit more expensive, and whats the difference between the 'reds' and 'yellows'?