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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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I got this car bone stock as my first car. it has an apexi gt spec catback, aem short ram, and dc sport headers. I have new ctr headlights, 99-00 taillights, yellow oem fogs, and a new lip on the way. What do you think so far.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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I want your wheels. Seriously.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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good set up.
get suspension
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Remove the honda fanboy stickers. We know you love your Honda, thats why its modified.


It needs the correct lip and drop.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Ehhh , I dont like the lip..It looks gross ..Well , I just read that your going to get a new lip so thats good :D !!..Nice car though I like it
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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yea deff. lower it but not e bay springs it looks like your going in the right direction thought i like it
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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looks good, paint the grill and get some 99-00 tail lights. add some suspension and have fun. keep it clean. and i think it goes without saying ditch the lip lol
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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OP, make sure to get a OEM front lip. Either the OEM 96-98 SIR front lip or OEM 96-98 CTR front lip. Keep the parts legit and stay way from the rice.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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the lip was given to me so i just threw it on i didnt plan on keeping it. i have already bought a 96-98 ctr front lip and the 99-00 taillights. whenever i get the money, im going to buy the gc/ koni setup. then get it all painted vogue silver metallic.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Drop it (GC & koni)
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Welcome! Car looks good and clean.

Keep the mods simple and continue to keep it clean. I would recommend suspension and brakes to get you warmed up.

Hang out in the appropriate forums and you will get knowledgeable very quickly.

The FAQ's are your friend.

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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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thank you for all the comments. im looking forward to posting up pics with all the new parts
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Sell me your lip!!! seriously!!!

Other than that, It looks real good. It's real clean man. I'd keep that I :heart: my Honda sticker on there.. I've thought about getting some for my hondas lol.

But get new wheels. Sell those on it to the guy above that wants them, and buy some wheels. Nothing huge or too flashy, just something a bit different.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Sell me your lip!!! seriously!!!

But get new wheels. Sell those on it to the guy above that wants them, and buy some wheels.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mcvtec
See? This man knows. Follow the lead of H-T, and you'll NEVER be lost!
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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As said before man lower it would look much better.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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Good clean start man. My first recommendation would be security, then the suspension stuff.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by tercel95
Good clean start man. My first recommendation would be security, then the suspension stuff.
very very much agree with him civics are one of the most common car to get stolen
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by green99civic
very very much agree with him civics are one of the most common car to get stolen
Follow the link in my Sig.

Explore the site thoroughly!!

Enjoy....
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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im keeping the wheels for sure, i worked too hard on them. when i get my new lip i can sell this one, ive only had it for about a month. yeah an alarm would be nice, so many decisions and not enough money! thanks for the comments!
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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nice first car...get an OEM 96-00 lip or just get the 99-00 front clip since that lip looks horrible IMHO...take off the fanboy stickers...paint calipers silver or black(red looks good if you have brembos)...paint your grill silver it looks strange with it being black...lower it with good suspension before anything else...other than that its a really good car...its tough to find non molested hondas now a days
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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i agree the lip is ugly, it is only temporary as i stated above. i have a new lip ordered, i like my domo sticker and my honda sticker, it going to be painted, and im saving for suspension, all stated above. but thank you for the input.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 04:47 AM
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excellent I'll pm you my shipping address for that Lip
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Hey man for real. Sell me that lip, or at least tell me where I can find one or what its called. That would look ILL on my Si :D
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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i asked the guy that gave it to me and he said he bought it from k2motor.com. go look there and im sure you can find one.
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