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Civicn33b
03-28-2007, 08:51 PM
i own an 07 civic ex , originally when i bought it i was just going to go for appearance... rims, lip kit, tint, projectors, smoked tails, drop, system ect... is it a waste to go for performance instead bc im having second thoughts..
Fr33way
03-28-2007, 09:18 PM
What kind of goals do you have?
Civicn33b
03-28-2007, 09:22 PM
i would like to make around 250 boosted if at all possible...
Civicn33b
03-28-2007, 09:24 PM
maybe 220 is a more reasonable estimate
Hektik
03-29-2007, 01:28 AM
what do *YOU* want to do wit *YOUR* car... thats the first question...
if you like both aspects of the tuning world then do little bits of both. no one says you cant have a good looking car that can also perform. but its more of a matter as to what you actually want... im not very familiar with the new honda motors but i dont see how the 250 goal would be hard to achieve.


and is it ever really a waste of money if its something you enjoy doing... cause if your concerned if its a waste of money then modifying your car maybe just isnt for you...
Civicn33b
03-29-2007, 07:24 AM
no i was just affraid i would get bashed here for attempting to mod one...
twinj
03-29-2007, 07:49 AM
I feel you on that. For some reasonmembers are really quick to do that to people on here.
Dark.GEAR
03-29-2007, 08:50 AM
I feel you on that. For some reasonmembers are really quick to do that to people on here.

lol.....yea no worries tho...i already warned him on 8thcivic...hehe
Civicn33b
03-29-2007, 09:16 AM
lol that was you? haha.... anyways i think ive made the decision to go ahead and trade up for the SI im gonna sell me EX outright so i dont get screwed on the trade in and buy an SI ill lose about 1k but its all good...
TypeRPersonality
03-29-2007, 10:07 AM
lol that was you? haha.... anyways i think ive made the decision to go ahead and trade up for the SI im gonna sell me EX outright so i dont get screwed on the trade in and buy an SI ill lose about 1k but its all good...

Seriously, that's probably a better idea imo, the difference you'll pay for an Si would be worth it to me rather than modding a base motor to make it go just as fast. Is R the new series?
Dark.GEAR
03-29-2007, 10:12 AM
Seriously, that's probably a better idea imo, the difference you'll pay for an Si would be worth it to me rather than modding a base motor to make it go just as fast. Is R the new series?

yea...the R's are the new series for the base civics
Civicn33b
03-29-2007, 10:45 AM
what do you guys think about the SI potential on the new K20Z3?
Killer
03-29-2007, 12:53 PM
what do you guys think about the SI potential on the new K20Z3?


aren't the new si's pretty quick... aren't they around 200?

i could be way wrong.. but i'm not mistaken...
Bruce Leroy
03-29-2007, 01:45 PM
the r18 is gangsta. The exhaust manifold is intergrated into the head, so you could basicially bolt on a turbo. Just don't know how much boost it can take. If you check out the most recent issue (I think) of the honda tuning magazine they have an ok article about the r18 and its inner workings.
§treet_§peed
03-29-2007, 05:03 PM
hmmm dude if you are concerned about spending money.. then rly you do not need to mod car(s).. cause believe me i know that i am far from alone in saying you will spend money and you will spend alot of money to get good products to make a good reliable car,, i have spent my fair share, not as many as others on here.. but enough..
Civicn33b
03-29-2007, 06:09 PM
when did i ever say i was affraid to spend money lol? i think ive got my solution im selling my EX and getting the SI
§treet_§peed
03-29-2007, 08:44 PM
what year Si?
BTLFED
03-29-2007, 08:48 PM
Get nitrous.

/thread
Civicn33b
03-29-2007, 09:04 PM
06 si
SampaGuy
03-29-2007, 09:17 PM
waste of time and money to mod an r18?

its fwd, so yeah. jk lol...
myyellowspec
03-31-2007, 01:42 AM
Def get the SI. I will never regret getting mine:goodjob: 200HP with an 8K redline. Oh and don't waste your money on the honda factory performance shit (i got it all on mine :no: ) it looks good but for the money you can get waaaaaaayyyy better shit.:2cents:
Civicn33b
04-01-2007, 08:37 AM
ya im not heres the exact one im getting. picking it up next week

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/civicn33b/SI.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/civicn33b/SI2.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/civicn33b/SI3.jpg
myyellowspec
04-01-2007, 10:33 AM
That shits HOTT
§treet_§peed
04-01-2007, 02:58 PM
clean.. just don't go rice.. also things are gonna be really exspensive for a while because it such a new car. so g/l
BTLFED
04-01-2007, 03:04 PM
Get Nitrous.

/thread
§treet_§peed
04-01-2007, 03:06 PM
lol Chris loves his nitrous
BTLFED
04-01-2007, 03:18 PM
There should be a bottle in every household.
§treet_§peed
04-01-2007, 04:21 PM
hahaha i hear ya
BlueHatch
04-05-2007, 09:01 PM
no i was just affraid i would get bashed here for attempting to mod one...
fuck the nay sayers homi. as long as you love what you are doing man whats it matter what anyone else thinks? be secure in yourself!! shit i painted my eg candy blue and threw it to the ground on some si wheels and i got the strangest looks around town but when it came time to sell it the first guy who looked at pulled 4 stacks cash out of his pocket and woukldnt take no for an answer! dont be a pussy be yourself and boost that mother fucker!! :D