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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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i have a 2000 si with a dc header, aem cold air, cam gears, fuel regulator, and greddy exhaust. the exterior is stock except a wings west urethene front bumper and neuspeed springs. my question is in your opinion what would you concentrate on looks ie. body kit, fenders, paint, hood, or motor ie. cams, and turbos? i just need help deciding which i want to do first.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 06:01 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 06:09 PM
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it really depends on if you want to go fast or you want to go show looks i would drop some cams up in her. and then work on the bodykit.
it just a stock dx
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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i would say motor but then again whatever floats your boat.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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gO fOr LoOkS y0!
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 06:36 PM
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cams, lighter hood(carbon fiber), maybe some discrete gauges, do you have stock shocks? I would get some new ones since you already have springs. also camber kit if you need it. i wouldn't put a body kit, or paint it unless you need it or hate your color. how is the stock SI clutch? if it's like the EX (weak) I'd get a new one.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 06:50 PM
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QUOTE=Philip]how is the stock SI clutch? if it's like the EX (weak) I'd get a new one. [/QUOTE]
any suggestions?
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 06:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civic-si-2000 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> turbos? </TD></TR></TABLE>
...? I'd just concentrate on one.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 07:00 PM
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Motor, si's already look nice just get some nice rims and a carbon fiber hood!!
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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Sell the urethane bumper and go back to stock, and use the $ to buy something to make your car faster! Rick
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 09:49 AM
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There are threads all over talking about "the best clutch" and everyone has different opinions. I don't have an opinion becuase I don't have an aftermarket clutch but I'm looking into one.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 09:54 AM
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motor . sell your header and use that money towards FI.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:35 AM
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Depends, if you wanna look good getting smoked, or be the one doing the smoking
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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speed first then you'll be able to back up the looks when you go that route if thats your thing. For a little of both get a carbon fiber hood it will make your car just that much faster.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:56 AM
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speed is played out. looks/fads never change. lol. too|
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:58 AM
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Yeah, I think I would be focusing on motor too, since your car already look good.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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Get some struts(shocks) and lose that front bumper and then concentrate on the engine.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 12:11 PM
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Motor. Sure, girls will love your car, until you get raped by the Metro down the street.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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i find that a nice drop and rims look nice. then its all motor work from there.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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Do whichever interests you the most, rather than what others think.

if it was my car/situation, I'd always go performance over looks, it is just how I am. Good luck man
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Endz0r &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Motor. Sure, girls will love your car, until you get raped by the Metro down the street.</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:06 PM
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motor.. keep the exterior simple and clean.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:24 PM
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A fast car looks good to me!
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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get some wheels
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