new here...1990 civic hatchback
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Re: new here...1990 civic hatchback
oh ok. What bodykit do you plan on using? I would suggest a WingsWest one. People aren't very fond of body kits on these cars (nowadays), especially if the body is still in good shape. Try looking at photos before doing it. Just throwing that out there cause you might not like how it looks after the kit.
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Re: new here...1990 civic hatchback
1. suspension work is of critical importance, not just for the proper stance but to update the feel of the car and handling.
2. wheels/tires must be appropriate.
3. i can get next to an exhaust system if it's the right type. RS*R, Invidia, come to mind - otherwise a magnaflow stainless custom done in the stock location with 2.25, maybe 2.5 inch piping.
4. paint. paint. paint. no wrap. paint. no wrap. no wrap.
5. the kit... please no. there is nothing currently made that does these cars justice. the body is so beautiful right out of the factory, it would be a shame to take some fiberglass crap and toss it on there.
then a lil D16Z6 swap w/ a 5 speed if you are on a budget would be pretty sassy. if budget be damned, I would personally do a B20w/B16 cable tranny, but that's just me.
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Re: new here...1990 civic hatchback
1. suspension work is of critical importance, not just for the proper stance but to update the feel of the car and handling.
2. wheels/tires must be appropriate.
3. i can get next to an exhaust system if it's the right type. RS*R, Invidia, come to mind - otherwise a magnaflow stainless custom done in the stock location with 2.25, maybe 2.5 inch piping.
4. paint. paint. paint. no wrap. paint. no wrap. no wrap.
5. the kit... please no. there is nothing currently made that does these cars justice. the body is so beautiful right out of the factory, it would be a shame to take some fiberglass crap and toss it on there.
then a lil D16Z6 swap w/ a 5 speed if you are on a budget would be pretty sassy. if budget be damned, I would personally do a B20w/B16 cable tranny, but that's just me.
kthxsuspension, I am not going to lower it cus of where I live..i have to be very careful now cus it almost sits to low now.
im going to get a set of wheels to put on it...cus it has steelies now.
whats wrong with a wrap? the hole car carbon fiber white, with a little bit of blue carbon fiber.
motor swap prob not anytime soon cus of money
Re: new here...1990 civic hatchback
Those look like the original vinyl option. Mine were the same way.
I'm a little bit jealous right now, I wish I could go back in time to when my car looked like that.
I'm a little bit jealous right now, I wish I could go back in time to when my car looked like that.
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Re: new here...1990 civic hatchback
Very nice car. I actually have a 1990 Standard Hatch. I have done a few things to it and I like the outcome:
-Lowered it 2 inches, not too dramatic
-94-95 Integra GSR Rims (Fat Fives)
-Vinyl wrapped the exterior red. I know some people don't like it, but I've had it on for a year and it still looks great.
-Civic SI Full interior - I have an extra set of seats if you need. They are in almost mint condition
- Integra Middle Console with Acura Vigor Armrest
-New Steering Column with Tilt Wheel
- SI Steering Wheel
- SI Cluster
- Intermittent Windshield wipers
- Rear Speaker pods
- Rear Cargo Cover and light
- Fog Lights
- Power side mirrors
- Red Rear Garnish
- Civic Hood Bra
- Front Integra DA lip
- Rear lip, cut front Integra DA Lip
- 90-91 Civic Wagon Side Skirts
- 5 speed manual Transmission
- No name exhaust
- Window Visors
- Wagon front mud flaps on both the front and rear. Goes over the skirts well.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
-Lowered it 2 inches, not too dramatic
-94-95 Integra GSR Rims (Fat Fives)
-Vinyl wrapped the exterior red. I know some people don't like it, but I've had it on for a year and it still looks great.
-Civic SI Full interior - I have an extra set of seats if you need. They are in almost mint condition
- Integra Middle Console with Acura Vigor Armrest
-New Steering Column with Tilt Wheel
- SI Steering Wheel
- SI Cluster
- Intermittent Windshield wipers
- Rear Speaker pods
- Rear Cargo Cover and light
- Fog Lights
- Power side mirrors
- Red Rear Garnish
- Civic Hood Bra
- Front Integra DA lip
- Rear lip, cut front Integra DA Lip
- 90-91 Civic Wagon Side Skirts
- 5 speed manual Transmission
- No name exhaust
- Window Visors
- Wagon front mud flaps on both the front and rear. Goes over the skirts well.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
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Re: new here...1990 civic hatchback
The Wrap was done locally here in Northern California by a friend. I think the wrap was around $300 and he charged me $400 for labor. The whole thing came out to $700 or so. It was also done in 2 days. He did a very good job and when I took it to the Honda service shop to get some work done, they could not believe that it was not paint.
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Re: new here...1990 civic hatchback
Very nice! I too would suggest passing on the body kit, but it's yours ha ha! It's just in really good shape and that's hard to find. I'd put money into rebuilding the suspension and worn out bushings, and giving the engine some love. For me suspension is the biggest thing, I love a car that feels like it just left the lot with all new bushings, struts, springs etc etc. Oh and the steering, love a fresh rack with new tie rods!
Awesome find though!
Awesome find though!
