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94 civic. I have an extra $200. what should i buy?

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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 04:37 PM
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Default 94 civic. I have an extra $200. what should i buy?

I have a 94 civic lowered on eibach springs stock struts (not bouncy not slammed) stock d16z6 with header and intake and nice sound system but I don't know what to buy I have an extra 200 cash what should I buy ? I don't need wheels and tires lol. Suggestions are helpful thanks
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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put it in the bank

best honest I can provide givin the fact that none of us here know the true condition or status of your vehicle.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Yea I know how it is I don't have A camera to post pics but it's white haha with ek hubcaps that I like red blox lugs and oh it has drums in the back and all suspension is stock other than the springs
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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Nothing.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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I'd at least make it a lol bit quicker or handle better
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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How do you plan on doing that with $200? Answer? You can't.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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First save cash then put in a better motor then....
Well for now just start saving
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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Show us a picture of what you've got. Interior, Engine bay, and Exterior.
from there I'll give you an opinion, until then, save it.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Buy a camera.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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x2 on a camera
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Rear sway bar and a reinforcement plate can be found used for about that.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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Like every mobile phone has a camera in it now. Hint hint
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jbpnoman
Rear sway bar and a reinforcement plate can be found used for about that.
I'll second that if you must spend the cash...
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Ok ill look into that thanks
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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I'm guessing there's no camber correction on it if there's stock struts w/springs. Start with upper control arms for the front. Especially if you decide to go lower later. You'll be able to drive past the tire shop a lot more.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by S2BumpsticksGSR
I'm guessing there's no camber correction on it if there's stock struts w/springs. Start with upper control arms for the front. Especially if you decide to go lower later. You'll be able to drive past the tire shop a lot more.

Why do you recommend a camber kit?

And please don't give that tire wear crap.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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B/c most youngsters roll around dropped at least 1.5 w/no correction to their alignment in order to compensate.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by S2BumpsticksGSR
B/c most youngsters roll around dropped at least 1.5 w/no correction to their alignment in order to compensate.
You don't need any "correction" especially at a 1.5'' drop.

Set the toe and go.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Ok, well its never worked on my 4 civics I had before my integra. I know you guys swear that toe wears the inside, but I had all the other ones realigned and still wore the inside, just not AS bad. Whatever you say I call it the been there done that's. Grew up and now have camber correction w/o tire wear OR wander.
Edit; btw you made my point for me thank you- resetting the toe counts as correction.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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I've been running -2.5* of negative camber front/rear for over a year with 100% perfect tire wear. I've been past -3* and still got perfect tire wear.
Toe is the true killer of tires, camber just simply is not. Yes camber wears tires, but not nearly as quickly as the toe being of out of spec will.

If you lower the car, get the thing aligned or you WILL notice uneven tire wear. This is where people get confused. Lower the car, camber goes negative and toe goes out and you guessed it, tires get chewed up.

Besides, a little negative camber is a good thing. lol
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 03:35 AM
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You have Blox lugs on OEM steelies with hubcaps.

You do know the seats are different and the Blox lugs should only be used on aluminum wheels with 60* conical seats. OEMs are ball seats. They are 2 totally different mounting seats.

Look up a thread "building your dreamcar 101" and that will give you your answer for your 200 bucks burning a hole in your pocket.
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by beecee18
put it in the bank
Best advice here. Cars are not great investments
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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4 quarts of oil, filter, fresh plugs, can of throttle body cleaner, clean IACV, new front brake pads and a couple of tanks of gas.

Maybe some new wiper blades.

Best use of $200 car money with a D16Z6

With any money you have left over buy more gas.

Last edited by delsolintegra; Mar 3, 2013 at 11:22 AM. Reason: Gas ain't going down.
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