UM4R3X

Hi guys I just joined and I have a 2005 special edition coupe and I was wondering what some cheap mods are I can buy to boost horsepower, and then what rims I should get. It has alloys already but I want to get some black ones with red trim, but I don't know which brand. Please help me out! Thanks! (Yes it has a spoiler).

Stock 99

Welcome to the forum.

Civic's are econo boxes and there is very little you can do to gain hp without spending thousands of dollars on either engine swaps or turbo builds.....sorry.

Stage 1 cam for a 7 gen is apparently about the only simple thing that can be done....and not cheap either.

UM4R3X

Ok, thanks though.

UM4R3X

What about rims?

GolNat

iTrader: (7)

Welcome.

You can add little stuff to make the engine sound better and gain a little bit of power, like intake and headers. A stage 1 cam is the one that will make the biggest difference.

As for wheels, get whatever you like. Some popular brands include:

Rota, Enkei, Koning, xxr. Check out tire rack and discount tire to get an idea of what style wheel you like.

UM4R3X

Ok thanks! How much would a stage one can be?

mikey1

probably around $350 for the cam,

if you cant install it yourself your probably looking at least $500 labor

UM4R3X

Where should I buy the stage 1 cam online? I've already looked on CarID but I couldn't find it. Thanks!

UM4R3X

Or actually could one if you just send me a link of where I can find a good camshaft and headers? Thank you guys so much!

Poopies

iTrader: (4)

Camshaft:
http://www.crower.com/civic-ex-d17a2...-camshaft.html

CarId is fine to start with the headers.

UM4R3X

How much HP would the crowed stage 1 can add to my car, which is currently at 127hp

mikey1

not enough to justify the cost in my opinion

unless you can install it yourself

or unless you are independently wealthy beyond belief, and if that was the case you wouldn't be driving a civic

GolNat

iTrader: (7)

Lol, I think I would keep my civic if I won the lottery.

Exact hp increase from a stage 1, I couldn't tell you. The % increase for mods always sounds low for civics because they don't have a lot of hp to start with. A 10% gain would be 12.7 hp. Doesn't sound like much but it's still 10%.

UM4R3X

Ok thanks guys. And then I had one more question. Should I get a black boot with red stitching even though it's an automatic? Or would it be weird

mikey1

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Stock 99

I would too. Everybody needs a shooting car.

12 hp.....that would be like stock Civic + say a chainsaws worth of power for an extra $1000 or $85 per hp.

Just my humble opinion but make sure your engine is in A+ running condition and don't worry about hp gains. Take the money you would have spent on stage1 cam + I/H/E and put it into suspension/sway bars/tires/rims and stereo and you'll probably be much further ahead.

Especially in this case since it's an automatic.

UM4R3X

Ok I'm looking for a way to personalize my car without making it look ridiculous. Any ideas? Also I found a relatively cheap lowering kit and want your guys' opinion on them. Thanks!

UM4R3X

Here's the lowering kit

http://www.carid.com/2005-honda-civi...-14873218.html

GolNat

iTrader: (7)

Wouldn't be my first choice in springs.

Check out Tein or Eibach springs. If you want the same drop as the k-sport springs check out Neuspeed springs. Your going to need struts also, Tokico or Koni's.

shizzy

Hey guys im looking for shocks and springs for my 02 civic aswell do you guys know any links online were I can find some. I live in Canada BC btw thanks for the help!

Erf_Em2

Hey you said you were looking for black rims with a red trim. Well look into Konig wheels on CARID.com, find the ones you like, and buy the wheels from another source. (just personal bad experience with car id)

As far as lowering, coilovers are the best way to go, because you can get adjustability and raise up for the winter need be. you wanna go slammed coilovers are the way to go! If u dont mind being at a fixed height, and want the quick cheaper way into the lowering scene, go with a good pair of struts and shocks.

The CHEAPEST set of coilovers are Raceland Coilovers that will run you $400

The EXPENSIVE coilovers are usually $800-$900. (Tein, Skunk 2)

Usually you end up paying $800-$900 if you buy a good set of springs and shocks so you might as well save up and get a nice suspension.