I Dont Get It...

[Crazy Asian]

But why the hell does a Civic owner who built his car buy another Civic as another project? Same goes for Integra's. Sorry but it gets on my nerve. I just came back from the mall and some kid was bragging how this was his 2nd civic and it's fast as hell. MUTER ****** IF THIS IS YOUR ****ING 2ND PROJECT CAR MAKE IT RWD OR SOMETHING NICER AND FASTER!!!%@#%$@#%@%@%#@#%@% ****ing **** pisses me off. Nowadays Ive seen so many Civics and Integra's barely any surpass me as WOW...that everytime I see one I want to blow one up. Sorrry but if you are gonna do a 2nd project save your money and buy something worthy of modifying.

[87 Turbo II]

My question is how did Civics even become so popular as tuners in the first place? They have no natural racing attributes. they start off as grocery getting economy cars for families who can't afford something they'll actually enjoy driving. If you are into automotive sporting, then get a car that was designed to be a sports car (or at least sporty).

[OneSlow5pt0]

and its not like thier cheap a JDM B18 cost more than a 6gc 3sgte engine..........lol

[Crazy Asian]

freaking a....it's the same thing over and over again. Where the **** are the cars that roll in Cali. JDM AUTHENTIC FRONT END, K20 Swapped with full Toda engine goods, gangster ass SSR, Work, Volk Racing, Enkei's, etc. etc., and some other fine good JDM parts. It's not expensive if you look around the right places.

[Crazy Asian]

My question is how did Civics even become so popular as tuners in the first place? They have no natural racing attributes. they start off as grocery getting economy cars for families who can't afford something they'll actually enjoy driving. If you are into automotive sporting, then get a car that was designed to be a sports car (or at least sporty).

Well here's another thing that really irks me a lot is ppl puting stock rims on there Civic and Integra thinking it's cool. You spent what 200-300 bucks on those rim plus additional 200-400 on tires. you could have saved up enough and bought some nice ass rim.

[Alan®]

I hear what your sayin man thats why I'm not dumping all kinds of money into my 3G hopefully things work out and I get my REAL project car next year

[Crazy Asian]

the prelude is my mini project and Im getting my hands before I step onto the big project which is gonna be hte skyline. And Im damn gonna make it happen. Nothing put a big smile on me when I can beat the **** out of that dumb blonde model looking guy blasting his Barbie music in his C6 corvette.

[Alan®]

im not sayin what mine is till i get it

[Chuckster]

If thats what they like and enjoy, then let them spend/waste their money however they want. Did they ask for your opinion?

Is that your prelude? Why didnt you get something worth modding? Why modd what you have when you can get something better? Maybe its b/c its what you like.

[87 Turbo II]

I don't think all civic owners really like their own cars(there are some, and there are Civics well worth liking), so much as tell themselves they do until they believe it to justify their decision. Just about, if not 100% of people who go from civics to a real sports car (generally FR with 60/40 distribution or better and tires 205 or wider, with exceptions) are worlds happier.

I also think a lot of people(not all) who own Civics buy it for the trend of getting one, then kick themselves later as they lose race after race at stoplights, upgrade, and see what they were missing the whole time.

[Crazy Asian]

If thats what they like and enjoy, then let them spend/waste their money however they want. Did they ask for your opinion?

Is that your prelude? Why didnt you get something worth modding? Why modd what you have when you can get something better? Maybe its b/c its what you like.

true it's there money but ya this is my opinion. Maybe it cuz Ive seen so many recently that's it just getting boring to me.

[SandM]

now, i bought my integra as a project. it needs work, no lie. i knew that when i bought it. but it was bought for a specific purpose.. don't stereotype because a certain type of people piss you off.

[Alan®]

obviously reading is not one of your strong suits re read the original post re re

[SandM]

and where in this post does it say andything contradictiing what i said? it starts out talking about the "second project", but really kinda goes off from there.

[Thighs]

civics and integras DO have racing backgrounds... what do you think realtime acura ran in speed world challenge before the rsx came out? integras... what kind of car got 2nd at runoffs in ssc? a civic si. if they werent meant for racing would honda have contingency programs an sponsorships for drivers? nope.

and its not like your prelude is a whole lot better than a civic. sure, it has more power, but its also ALOT heavier.

if people want to mod civics and integras, let em. why does it matter if theres 69547362 civics out there that are similar? its their car to mod. they bought it because they wanted a civic. while im glad i didnt buy a damn honda, i have different reasons for not doing it like theft and being profiled with all the fags who do burnouts at pleasant hill lol

[Crazy Asian]

I was not talking about racing. Where the hell does it say in my reply racing. I just meant there project IE styling and other crap. IF it was racing that would be a different story but everry freaking civic and integra is the godamn same and when they start another project it looks exactly the same just different color. Im just stating when you do something new try aiming for something new dont do the same **** over and over again.

[Thighs]

like every prelude doesnt?

and it wasnt you that said anything about racing, it was 87turboII.

when you think about it, theres ALOTTTTT of cars that are modded, but theyre all the same mods. whether its a civic, miata, rx7, integra, or whatever, its always the same. wheels/tires, suspension, intake/exhaust, and MAYBE a couple bolt on motor mods.

[Crazy Asian]

Most prelude in GA all rice. What makes you think Im the same? Most of all my parts ony my car are JDM Type S. Show me one Prelude with JDM Type S grill, Type S Side Mirrors, JDM Honda Insulator, JDM CF Gauge Bezel, JDM Type S Intake, and JDM Type S Steering Wheel.So show me the same type of Prelude in GA. Oh and the picture in my avatar is not my Prelude.

[OneSlow5pt0]

i love last gen preludes.....but they have to be stock cosmeticly....i thought bout getting one when i got my celica,i wanted a SVX but couldnt find one

[AnthonyF]

like every prelude doesnt?

and it wasnt you that said anything about racing, it was 87turboII.

when you think about it, theres ALOTTTTT of cars that are modded, but theyre all the same mods. whether its a civic, miata, rx7, integra, or whatever, its always the same. wheels/tires, suspension, intake/exhaust, and MAYBE a couple bolt on motor mods.

i dont see many owners that buy preludes go out and purchase another prelude. If some buys a civic to purchase another one would be like 2k. A prelude costs quite a few more than a plain 'ol civic.

[SandM]

damn, i came in here to stick up for equality... then i find out crazy asians not talking about me, then jesse starts bashing the asian about his prelude (which he never talks up), and we all now suck

[Thighs]

Most prelude in GA all rice. What makes you think Im the same? Most of all my parts ony my car are JDM Type S. Show me one Prelude with JDM Type S grill, Type S Side Mirrors, JDM Honda Insulator, JDM CF Gauge Bezel, JDM Type S Intake, and JDM Type S Steering Wheel.So show me the same type of Prelude in GA. Oh and the picture in my avatar is not my Prelude.

okay but what makes you jdmmng the crap out of your lude any better than the same stuff on a civic?

stop drinking the haterade

[87 Turbo II]

Yeah the type R's and Sis are slightly race bred, but I'm talking about the fags that go out, buy a DX, throw on an intake and a fart can and think they have the most badass car on the planet.

[Thighs]

damn, i came in here to stick up for equality... then i find out crazy asians not talking about me, then jesse starts bashing the asian about his prelude (which he never talks up), and we all now suck

haha im not bashing anybody. im sure his prelde is a nice car, but theres no point in starting a thread about how civics suck because theyre all the same, when he has similar mods done to his lude (from what hes told me).

[Thighs]

Yeah the type R's and Sis are slightly race bred, but I'm talking about the fags that go out, buy a DX, throw on an intake and a fart can and think they have the most badass car on the planet.

oh. well in that case, you are 100% correct. lets low their asses up.

or even better, ill race them in my bone stock miata and win. lolol

[Crazy Asian]

how are they the same? HAve you seen the civics on IA? Stock Rim ooooo new Si rims. Show me one Civic with Work Equip or better yet some old school SSR's. If I had a civic I would not put some wimpy looking stock cuz it looks clean. WTF Are you saying my car is similar? Ive seen only like 10 civic and intergra where there fully converted JDM project which I give props to. The rest just fail.

[OneSlow5pt0]

how are they the same? HAve you seen the civics on IA? Stock Rim ooooo new Si rims. Show me one Civic with Work Equip or better yet some old school SSR's. If I had a civic I would not put some wimpy looking stock cuz it looks clean. WTF Are you saying my car is similar? Ive seen only like 10 civic and intergra where there fully converted JDM project which I give props to. The rest just fail.

preludes and Sols are the only hondas id rock.............maybe some real old school civcs

[SandM]

ok, now that i'm fully comrehending your rant.... i agree whole-heartedly.

[3.5altman]

I want a civic.... 100% stock, perfect daily driver

[01CDMLUDER]

u r saying you dont like civic's b/c people mod them all the same? thats the case with many cars. u having alot of jdm on your car does not make u any different than all the civic owners that do the same. i do agree that buying a 2nd car thats the same as ur 1st is just retarded.

[Thighs]

u r saying you dont like civic's b/c people mod them all the same? thats the case with many cars. u having alot of jdm on your car does not make u any different than all the civic owners that do the same. i do agree that buying a 2nd car thats the same as ur 1st is just retarded.

thats basically what i was saying. i agree with you on the 2nd car thing, but theres TONS of ppl who have done very similar things to their civics, integras, 240s, etc. your car is not special. neither is mine, or a large portion of the ppl on this forum. theres really only a few cars on here that are unique (in a good way).

[JITB]

my first was a 93 protege, i got alot of recognition in the community.. did alto of firsts with that car. and nobodies car looked like mine. But now alot of things i did to my car alot of people are doing and i still get pm's about a car i got rid of 2 years ago. its a great feeling when i ran into a guy at nopi with a 1st gen protege, and he says "i loved ur protege and it made me go and get one" than seeing his and seeing that he is actually doign the same things i did.

i wanted to get another one, and i actually did got one exactly liek i wanted, a black lx, just liek my previous, just auto matic. but i got it for FREE!... as it sat.. i realized i wanted to try something else, but i loved the platform and knew so much about it. So i got me a escort GT.. everyone hates escorts.. but the potential for the GT is jsut as high as any car. It all pays off when u get it how u want... and u get bombarded with questions..and questions. and u actually do something noone has ever done before..

and OWN A CAR THAT LOOKS NOTHING LIKE ANYONE ELSES, BUT PEFORMS BETTER!!!

i think the problem is originality today, which is killing the "tuner" culture. People tend to want to do waht other people do, and are afraid to be original. Its almost sickening to how many evos/stis/240's grace car magazines.. i know everyone is tired of seeing these cars. There all the same. i dont knock people for messing with popular cars, but alot of them are just following trends.

[Thighs]

my first was a 93 protege, i got alot of recognition in the community.. did alto of firsts with that car. and nobodies car looked like mine. But now alot of things i did to my car alot of people are doing and i still get pm's about a car i got rid of 2 years ago. its a great feeling when i ran into a guy at nopi with a 1st gen protege, and he says "i loved ur protege and it made me go and get one" than seeing his and seeing that he is actually doign the same things i did.

i wanted to get another one, and i actually did got one exactly liek i wanted, a black lx, just liek my previous, just auto matic. but i got it for FREE!... as it sat.. i realized i wanted to try something else, but i loved the platform and knew so much about it. So i got me a escort GT.. everyone hates escorts.. but the potential for the GT is jsut as high as any car. It all pays off when u get it how u want... and u get bombarded with questions..and questions. and u actually do something noone has ever done before..

and OWN A CAR THAT LOOKS NOTHING LIKE ANYONE ELSES, BUT PEFORMS BETTER!!!

i think the problem is originality today, which is killing the "tuner" culture. People tend to want to do waht other people do, and are afraid to be original. Its almost sickening to how many evos/stis/240's grace car magazines.. i know everyone is tired of seeing these cars. There all the same. i dont knock people for messing with popular cars, but alot of them are just following trends.

PICS OF BOTH NOW I LOVE THOSE CARS

[JITB]

PICS OF BOTH NOW I LOVE THOSE CARS

GOOGLE ME>..lol i got to head out..

[JITB]

heres 2 of my 1st love :(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/jitb37/Protege/95bb1dab.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/jitb37/Protege/complete003-1.jpg

[Double_0_Rusty]

how are they the same? HAve you seen the civics on IA? Stock Rim ooooo new Si rims. Show me one Civic with Work Equip or better yet some old school SSR's. If I had a civic I would not put some wimpy looking stock cuz it looks clean. WTF Are you saying my car is similar? Ive seen only like 10 civic and intergra where there fully converted JDM project which I give props to. The rest just fail.

You suck. I have a 89 Honda Civic Si, with Zc swap, I/H/E. Car has been done right, and to finish it off I have 2000 Si wheels on there. Do you have a problem with my car? First off, this is my 2nd project car, as my Truck is my 1st (06 Dodge Ram). Secondly, you can brag about all the JDM ish on your car, but you can afford it. Have you ever thought about that maybe some people can't afford all the expensive nice sh!t? I kept the Si's on my car when I bought it, for the fact THAT I LIKE IT. NOT BECAUSE IT'S A TREND OR WHATEVER. Oh yeah I have a 3rd project car as well '74 Toyota Celica ST, with a Buick 3.8l swap, built tranny.

I do understand what you are saying to an point, but you are just being stereotypical.

:2cents:

[SandM]

i remember that protege.... sick ass car.
i tried to be original with my first car. 02 Lancer ES. i knew all about them, slightly modified it, and made some aspirations. i actually think i was one of the few first guys to start modifying them. but, i had larger dreams and that car was no where near capable of track racing.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/stygiosracing/lancer.jpg

[JITB]

i remember that protege.... sick ass car.
i tried to be original with my first car. 02 Lancer ES. i knew all about them, slightly modified it, and made some aspirations. i actually think i was one of the few first guys to start modifying them. but, i had larger dreams and that car was no where near capable of track racing.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/stygiosracing/lancer.jpg



i think what messedup that year lancer was the fact that the newer one was alot beter... or so i heard.

[Logan]

I will say I want an eg hatch as my 2nd car.

I want it because of the cheap parts and high hp possibility.

If you want something for a civic, you can have it, and for cheap.

MY car is an e34 bmw. There is probably 10 of these modded in GA. Cool because of originality, but sucks because less knowledge, less parts, less support, and you will never find one in a magazine.

I have no problem with civic or tegs. They are just lucky that they have the after market support.

[Crazy Asian]

You suck. I have a 89 Honda Civic Si, with Zc swap, I/H/E. Car has been done right, and to finish it off I have 2000 Si wheels on there. Do you have a problem with my car? First off, this is my 2nd project car, as my Truck is my 1st (06 Dodge Ram). Secondly, you can brag about all the JDM ish on your car, but you can afford it. Have you ever thought about that maybe some people can't afford all the expensive nice sh!t? I kept the Si's on my car when I bought it, for the fact THAT I LIKE IT. NOT BECAUSE IT'S A TREND OR WHATEVER. Oh yeah I have a 3rd project car as well '74 Toyota Celica ST, with a Buick 3.8l swap, built tranny.

I do understand what you are saying to an point, but you are just being stereotypical.

:2cents:

Dude who said the parts were expensive. I got them for ridiculous price. JDM Hood insulator cost 450 dollars brand new. I got mine for 100 bucks. ????
I have friend's in Cali who live off a grand a week afford Volk Rims or Work Rims cuz they know hookups. If you know the right people you get it the price you want.

[Crazy Asian]

u r saying you dont like civic's b/c people mod them all the same? thats the case with many cars. u having alot of jdm on your car does not make u any different than all the civic owners that do the same. i do agree that buying a 2nd car thats the same as ur 1st is just retarded.

No that's not what Im saying look at my first post. If you did a project civic or integra why do you go back to it? That's what my point is and then also when you got to do your next civic or integra WHY THE **** DOES IT LOOK THE SAME!!!???? That's my point. It makes no sense. Ugh. If it was a 93 hatchback and you swapped it for a what 07 Civic Si then I would understand but if you get another oh 95 hatchback for another project WHY????!!! AND WHEN YOU MOD IT WHY THE HELL DOES IT LOOK THE SAME AS THE 1ST ONE!!!!??

Ugh I cant wait till I sell my Prelude and get something much nicer.

[SandM]

i think what messedup that year lancer was the fact that the newer one was alot beter... or so i heard.

what messed up that lancer was the fact it sucked.... limited tunability on a SOHC 2.0l. if you wanted power, you had to boost. if you wanted boost, you had to build.
and there were NO easy swaps, and NO easy ways to get power. plus everything was expensive as hell.

crazyasian, i need hook-ups like that. my rota's are no advan RGII's.
santa, next year, i want some 16x8" Advan RGII 4x100

[Lucky.]

you know what i hate........white civic/integras with red wheels, ive seen about 10 around Atlanta that looks exactly the same.

[redpanda]

I kind of agree. The import modding scene is going down IMO. One day, I would love to get my hands on a oldschool Nova or a genuine domestic

[Thighs]

Dude who said the parts were expensive. I got them for ridiculous price. JDM Hood insulator cost 450 dollars brand new. I got mine for 100 bucks. ????
I have friend's in Cali who live off a grand a week afford Volk Rims or Work Rims cuz they know hookups. If you know the right people you get it the price you want.


question... why do you have this part? what advantage does a hood insulator give you? i dont have ANY hood insulation. WTF

[Crazy Asian]

Dampens the sound of the engine. Not much but is a bling factor. No USDM cars came with it. Prelude did not come with anything spectacular. Most all JDM PReludes have that. I hated having a CF hood cuz so much time and effort was needed to take car of that. So I got a JDM Type S hood and it came with it. The hood cost me only 100 bucks which came with it. So it's not bad.

[Thighs]

haha you jdm whore. i dont think that adds any to your bling factor... if ur going for bling u shouldve stuck with the cf. i wont get one b/c of the work required and the fact that it would completely ruin any potential autox competition by putting me with the SM cars...

im jk bout the jdm whore thing... kinda...
i thought you actually bought a hood insulator for your car b/c it was jdm... i was like WTF.

[Crazy Asian]

Nah there's reason why some USDM cars have em which is too reduce the sound of engine some what. I have no idea why but ya.

[Thighs]

eh... extra weight... ill pass. too many fancy...

what other completely useless jdm crap do you have on the lude? haha

[Stormhammer]

As a Starion owner, my second car was devoted to being the daily and dependable driver :lmao: Granted, I really thrashed on my Starion when the engine was going out on it :(

[JITB]

i payed 180$ and waited 3 months for a familia rear garnish for my protege.. i was sooo happy when i got it tho...:)

[BKgen®]

Nowadays Ive seen so many Civics and Integra's barely any surpass me as WOW...that everytime I see one I want to blow one up.


:lmfao:so true +1

[Logan]

question... why do you have this part? what advantage does a hood insulator give you? i dont have ANY hood insulation. WTF

It also protects the paint on the hood from engine heat.

[Thighs]

It also protects the paint on the hood from engine heat.

the 17 year old paint on my hood is just fine without it... under the hood and on top.

speaking of my car... i think ill wax it today.

[JITB]

the 17 year old paint on my hood is just fine without it... under the hood and on top.

speaking of my car... i think ill wax it today.


not all cars heat transfer the same under the hood.. my svt contours hood, would prob go up in flames if it wasnt for the insulation it had. some hoods need it!

[Thighs]

not all cars heat transfer the same under the hood.. my svt contours hood, would prob go up in flames if it wasnt for the insulation it had. some hoods need it!

damn if you can set your metal hood on fire you got some problems lol

[GAtegs]

How about you take YOUR money and do what YOU want to YOUR car and then let other people take THEIR money and do what THEY want to THEIR car?

I think Preludes are ugly cars that start out way too damn heavy...I also think that spending money on "JDM" goodies that would not otherwise be recognized by the average person until you mention it is a waste of money, BUT it is YOUR car and YOUR money to do with as you please, so I don't say anything and we both go on doing our things.

Some people buy the same car a number of times over, so what? It is not your money they are spending, so get the **** over it.

[Thighs]

How about you take YOUR money and do what YOU want to YOUR car and then let other people take THEIR money and do what THEY want to THEIR car?

I think Preludes are ugly cars that start out way too damn heavy...I also think that spending money on "JDM" goodies that would not otherwise be recognized by the average person until you mention it is a waste of money, BUT it is YOUR car and YOUR money to do with as you please, so I don't say anything and we both go on doing our things.

Some people buy the same car a number of times over, so what? It is not your money they are spending, so get the **** over it.

im guessing your one of the guys with like 3 identical tegs...

[GAtegs]

No, just one...but so what if I did?

[Thighs]

No, just one...but so what if I did?

why would you? that would be kinda dumb.

[bigdare23]

LOL@Thread


If I had it my way, I would buy every crx I saw for sale LOL


But then again, I don't cut corners on my ride either.

[GAtegs]

why would you? that would be kinda dumb.

Maybe I really liked them...

Maybe I wanted a different one for a different kind of racing...

Maybe I liked to see a row of them parked next to each other...

It doesn't really matter why, the point is that it is my money to do with as a please and you shouldn't bother yourself with it.

[yudalicious]

LOL@JDM insulators. LOL@pots calling the kettle black. LOL@ total thread failure.

[Crazy Asian]

If you buy an integ and finish it the way you like...why do you go buy another one AND MAKE IT THE SAME!!!!??? SAve up and get something new. It gets stale afterwhile.

And the Prelude is done. I just need it painted, sell it, and get a SUV or soemthing. I cant stand imports anymore. Im done with the scene.

[MaRk2k]

If you buy an integ and finish it the way you like...why do you go buy another one AND MAKE IT THE SAME!!!!??? SAve up and get something new. It gets stale afterwhile.

And the Prelude is done. I just need it painted, sell it, and get a SUV or soemthing. I cant stand imports anymore. Im done with the scene.

So your going to domestic now?

[Thighs]

Maybe I really liked them...

Maybe I wanted a different one for a different kind of racing...

Maybe I liked to see a row of them parked next to each other...

It doesn't really matter why, the point is that it is my money to do with as a please and you shouldn't bother yourself with it.

do you race? and if you built a different ar for different types of racing, you wouldnt have several identical ones, would you?

and if you dont anyways, then why the f*ck are you arguing with me about it? i can have my opinion if i want and i can voice it whenever i want.

[GAtegs]

I do race, yes, but that is not in question here.

If I did build different cars with different setups, no, they would not be identical, but even if I was into racing and just liked having a couple of the same cars, what are the chances that they would end up being "identical"?

The OP was talking about buying another of the same car, people do that all the time, but I have never seen it done where the next car is "identical" and since it isn't, why does it bother you that it is the same car and they didn't move on to something new?

[Thighs]

what kind of racing do you do?

[GAtegs]

Drag racing when I can, why?

[Double_0_Rusty]

Dude who said the parts were expensive. I got them for ridiculous price. JDM Hood insulator cost 450 dollars brand new. I got mine for 100 bucks. ????
I have friend's in Cali who live off a grand a week afford Volk Rims or Work Rims cuz they know hookups. If you know the right people you get it the price you want.

I hear ya, I'm not saying they are expensive for me, and I admit it's all about who you know. Not hating on you, or anything. Just trying to look out for the broke ass people out there, yah know.

[Crazy Asian]

Ya I maybe going domestic or euro. I may stick to imports but no more honda's or acura. Lexus GS or Infiniti G or M. I feel like a old man so I want somee luxurious and leather. Automatic climate control and heated seats. Jeez.

[Thighs]

go with an old school bimmer

[01CDMLUDER]

Dampens the sound of the engine. Not much but is a bling factor. No USDM cars came with it. Prelude did not come with anything spectacular. Most all JDM PReludes have that. I hated having a CF hood cuz so much time and effort was needed to take car of that. So I got a JDM Type S hood and it came with it. The hood cost me only 100 bucks which came with it. So it's not bad.

i like the sound of my engine! oh and my car came stock with a hood insulater. cdm>jdm... :idb: lol