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Old 05-18-2011
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cheap simple exterior upgrades

Hello! I have a 2005 Honda civic coupe LX. Special edition. It is red and has a black/ dark grey interior. What acre some cheap simple exterior upgrades I can get for my car without making it look rice haha? I was thinking about getting the windows tinted 35%. Is there any other simple things I can do? Perhaps get cool headlights? I don't want to spend more than 500 but I could if I want.
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

Get some small fog lights or running lights. They tend not to be too great at illuminating the road but depending on the style you get they look awesome at night. And get a new grill piece.
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

Define cheap. Because what is cheap to us might not be to you and vice versa
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

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Define cheap. Because what is cheap to us might not be to you and vice versa
Id say up to 500
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

i think i a cheap exterior mod is to tint the tails. just get the rattle can and some sand paper with some clear. cheap and it looks good.
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

you can get a mugen style front lip and side skirts for under 125 bucks then paint them yourself for 50 bucks. you can get a set of mirimoto projectors for 125 bucks and DDM hid's for 45 bucks then retrofit them yourself for free.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=221
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/Ap...Raptor-HID-Kit
or philips hid for 129
http://stores.mengmotorsports.com/-s...HID/Detail.bok
there is a DIY here for the retrofit
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

Eyelids for the headlights, upgrades don't get much cheaper than that and they look sick.
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I'd definitely rock the Mugen lip on an 05
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hang a pedobear in the rear window :P
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

Chrome fender vents. They add 10 hp.

Edit: Sorry, that one still kills me. lol
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

I like tow hooks..

A little rice never hurt anyone.
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

Might as well not stop, and have tuner lugs to match those tow hooks
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

Tow hooks aren't really rice to me. Not flashy enough to be rice.

I've had my eye on these: http://www.deftracing.com/aerocatch_...od_latches.htm

BTW: Fast Five had hardly no rice at all.

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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

hmm where can i get the mugen lip for a 2005 civic? is it true that the 98-00 lip fits?
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

Get new tail lights and thats all. eBay tails are so cool, and totally not rice!

but seriously? buy eyelids, i just bought some ... i love the aggressive look it gives the car and it's only $5 plus shipping then u just paint it ur car colour..
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

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hmm where can i get the mugen lip for a 2005 civic? is it true that the 98-00 lip fits?
Ebay.

Your not looking for a mugen lip, just a mugen “style” lip.
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yes 99-2000 fit but they have to be polyurethane not ABS plastic it nedds to stretch a little. you can get them for 50 dollars on egay.
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would this lip be ok?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-00...Q5fAccessories
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yes its polyurethane but what are you going to do with that grill? look for a seller selling one for 50 dollars free shipping thats were i bought mine also this particular seller wil not ship it all folded up like everyone else.
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

What would be a good eyelid civic for a red civic? silver? Black??
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Re: cheap simple exterior upgrades

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What would be a good eyelid civic for a red civic? silver? Black??
How about red?

If you put black or silver eyelids on a red car it would look stupid...

You're supposed to paint it the same colour as your car.
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Agreed!^^^
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i found the eyelids specifically for 04-05 civics were to thin so i went to a sign shop and bought a roll of vinyl that closely matched my teffeta white and made my own for less then 20 dollars.
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haha aight. red eyelids it is. i think ill skip the lips. im thinking about getting a hid kit though. do i buy the kit and bulbs forgive my ignorance!
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lol nevermind i got it.
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