My new DD, downgrading from a 2004 Si - talk about a performance hit. I want the car to look as OEM as possible, hopefully over the course of the summer, I'll upgrade the following parts:
New headlights, OEM
New Grill - OEM Si
Fog Lights
New Front bumper cover (last owner left the bra on for 64K miles, so it's got a slight discoloration)
OEM Front and rear lips
Paint the sideskirt white
New Tint
Suspension upgrade - slight drop
Wheels - I'm on the lookout for a good 15" Honda set right now
100K maint - timing belt, water pump, replace and/or flush all fluids, new brake pads, all new belts

The car is 100% stock, outside of the radio I just installed. I'm content with the power of the engine, but the handling is atrocious at the limit. I'm dumping the tires and getting a new 15" set of steelies/rubber, Potenza RE960ASs, but I'm at a loss over the sheer amount of suspension options for the vehicle.

I autocrossed the Si, and I plan on doing the same with this one, but being a DD, I don't want kit that either lowers it more than 1.25/1.5 inches, or totally kills the handling in normal conditions/highway ride. What avenues should I pursue?

The car it replaces :



Modified by rbloedow at 6:06 PM 6/6/2008


Modified by rbloedow at 6:06 PM 6/6/2008

 

not bad!

good luck~

 

Ditch the steelies and get some lighter, wider, more stylish wheels imo

 

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I autocrossed the Si, and I plan on doing the same with this one, but being a DD, I don't want kit that either lowers it more than 1.25/1.5 inches, or totally kills the handling in normal conditions/highway ride. What avenues should I pursue?
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Tein Basics

 

Nice. Love white Hondas.

 

Just curious why did you get rid of the EP3?

 

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Koni / Ground Control =

Congrats on your purchase! There are plenty of options for your sedan.. Take a look in here: https://honda-tech.com/zero...e=203

....and let me know when you want to get rid of that bra

 

i smell potential


https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2238014

 

You should do the Izuszu or what ever front end, ***** tight.

 

lmao what Isuzu??. do you mean the domani?

 

why not just repaint the front bumper instead or replacing it..

 

ebay coilovers. lol

 

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hmm, I had Tein Basics on my EG1 which I loved. Firm and adjustable! Nothing wrong with Koni + GC though

 

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Yeah, I like adjustable dampening though They're good otherwise..

I think unless you plan to swap or go forced induction soon, the best instant gratification will be with new wheels and a drop imo.

 

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Trying to go back to school full time, didn't want a car payment anymore.