Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

Hello all, first car here.

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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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Default Hello all, first car here.

Okay so I get my license next month and been looking for cars for a while. I couldn't find any integras and didnt want a d series civic so I ended up finding a Em1. Its a true Si, vins matched up and whatever. First off its got the b16a2, it has a gsr tranny, stage 2 clutch, and a short throw shifter. Also has fog lights and 8k HID. It has some 4-1 headers not sure but look fine. Just a straight pipe exhaust, I plan on getting a Apexi. It runs great ! has all new rotors but they sqeack like a ****. Also the speedometer doesnt work not sure ow much the sensor is. Thats basically it, has nice paint and lowered on some function and form coilovers. Im wondering If i got a good price so can you guys tell me how much you'd pay? and ill tell you much I paid after. Heres some pics

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Someone help with pics?
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How in blazes are we supposed to tell you if you got a good price if we don't know the price? Maybe $2.5k. I'm going to hazard a guess it was beat on pretty heavily.
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You're using the wrong codes. These links aren't even valid URLs because of the dash you have in teh front.

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Well when you see pics tell me whatd you'd pay. How do i get pics? I haev them on photobucket
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Okay so I want to get a intake, any oppinions and what site? I was thinking maybe something from anys auto? maybe a k&n?
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Like this? http://www.andysautosport.com/honda/...i00133345.html
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Brakes usually squeak from being dirty(pads) or glazed on the friction surface. Looks like ticket-getter red to me! Good luck staying off cops radar...looks pretty decent man id guess 2250.
Edit; id put that $ in the taillights( for oem) your intake is basically the same already, throw a new filter on, repaint tube...
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Default Re: Hello all, first car here.

I paid 3500, its a true si! What exhaust and intake should I get? Im looking for those two things right now.
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Default Re: Hello all, first car here.

Originally Posted by MySiIsRed
I paid 3500, its a true si! What exhaust and intake should I get? Im looking for those two things right now.
I hate to be a downer on your first car...I really do...but I'll tell you about the one that I bought 3 days ago. I'm 17, and it is my second car. It's a '95 Del Sol that's red, it has 127,000 miles, EVERYTHING on it works. The only problem is that it has a tiny bit of rust on the left rear quarter panel. In addition to everything working, it's got a Tanabe exhaust ($650!), new speakers, an amp for said speakers, custom orange gauge lighting, and best of all...the thing is the VTEC model, so it has 160bhp.

Guess how much I paid? $3,400. I think you may have gotten ripped a little bit, BUT, don't worry. It is a FANTASTIC car and honestly, I would have paid twice what I did if I had the money. You won't be disappointed in her
Old Mar 3, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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depending on where you live, 3500 might be average market price...

Anyways, have fun making it an even nicer ride
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Originally Posted by Jdibs77
I hate to be a downer on your first car...I really do...but I'll tell you about the one that I bought 3 days ago. I'm 17, and it is my second car. It's a '95 Del Sol that's red, it has 127,000 miles, EVERYTHING on it works. The only problem is that it has a tiny bit of rust on the left rear quarter panel. In addition to everything working, it's got a Tanabe exhaust ($650!), new speakers, an amp for said speakers, custom orange gauge lighting, and best of all...the thing is the VTEC model, so it has 160bhp.

Guess how much I paid? $3,400. I think you may have gotten ripped a little bit, BUT, don't worry. It is a FANTASTIC car and honestly, I would have paid twice what I did if I had the money. You won't be disappointed in her
wow way to make the kid feel bad. $3400 for a car with rust and a roof that will leak at some point and time. Not too mention.... every time you see a del sol how does the paint look?? I autox a del sol once and it felt like it was going to twist like a twizzler.

I HATE DEL SOLS!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by MySiIsRed
I paid 3500, its a true si! What exhaust and intake should I get? Im looking for those two things right now.
I see no sunroof. That's not a real SI. Also engine bay paint isn't SI red
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Its got a sunroof, its a real si, says si/sir on the title and has em1 in the vins. its real
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Vins don't match on the trans

Anywho.... these cars are getting more rare as time passes, mostly the red ones as they were the least produced EM1 with only 30,000 of them being produced for years 99-2000

With that being said a mature person would be gearing to return that car as closely as possible to its original form. If you plan to keep ricing it I would just suggest you keep around all original parts for originality and resale.
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looks nice on the outside(save from the tails). The bay does look a different shade tho plus the re-painted VC. But nice first car can't be too picky at first
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i plan on changing the tail lights and getting that front fender painted right color. I am keeping it all stock besides the wheels. prolly get some rotas. also getting a exhaust and intake and that should be it
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Got a few pics of inside?
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Default Re: Hello all, first car here.

Can anyone help me find a good intake? whats a good one?
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Yeah Ill get links and someone help me out
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OK. Also, is this a build thread? If so, that's OK. If not, then there's really no tech to this thread so it's in the wrong area.
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Okay there on here, not the original si interior, not sure why but its clean AF http://s1162.beta.photobucket.com/us...63326173747819
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No its just a intro kinda, just saying whats up. Ill be on a lot.
Old Mar 3, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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I can get these, are the backs original? http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/3623486902.html



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