How do you make a 7th gen a better daily driver?

mdb_foxmx · 01-07-2005

So, if you can't swap or turbo (costly), and IHE doesn't do much for you, how can you make the 7th gen a better daily driver? I'm pretty sure N2O systems aren't street legal (at least in Texas), so that's out too...is there anything we college students can do?

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gearbox · 01-07-2005

get some aem pulleys, header, upgrade voltage system, get a nice stereo. I wouldn't trade my car for anything even if it's a little slow.

dalaw · 01-07-2005

weight reduction and a/c compressor and condenser removal, its free. Remove your passenger and rear seats, floor mats, spare tire, stereo system, door panels, hubcaps, cruise system, all the knobs, clear your lights, and gas tank at 1/4 should give you a pretty fast civic.

xX03EXx · 01-07-2005

^ haha. NO2 is legal to have in your car, however it is not legal to use on the streets

jttegx · 01-07-2005

after removal of certain components, then your "daily driver" wouldnt be as enjoyable without the ac, power settings, knowing your spare is out and tire may blow, cant carpool, etc etc.

some light weight 15's can help a lot if your still on steelies or heavy aftermarket rims. spark plugs? grounding wires? <--- not sure if those 2 help juice up your civic.

nitrous is hassle and probably gets you nervous about it blowing lol.

zachgeyer · 01-07-2005

lol nos

Civic_RedLine · 01-07-2005

lol, the ground system is a good upgrade. i paid 20 for mines and i felt a better throttle response when spraying. Its also supposed to brighten headlights, better sound, and basically more power to whatever your connecting the wires to. theres like 7 different things if im correct.

civicvtec1ps · 01-07-2005

Work on suspension and wheels.

dannn · 01-07-2005

yep i agree with ^ do suspension mods and ICE

BRCivic · 01-07-2005

audio all the way. audio upgrades can benefit you 100% of the time you are in your car. not many other mods can do that = )

BRCivic · 01-07-2005

....but, if you're not into audio at all, get a short shifter and/or lighter flywheel (if ya got a 5spd)

doubledeuce2k2 · 01-07-2005

if you don't have it TINT. cheap, looks good on all cars.

hustlelikem0fo · 01-07-2005

best daily driver car is one that is completley stock

standalj · 01-07-2005

Don't gut your car...that is whack unless you are going to totally race-out your car. Civics are already light.

Zzyzx · 01-07-2005

Start fiddling with the suspension... If you dont have to slow down for the corners, then you dont need alot of power to win.

a good place to start would be to get a good "performance" alignment. pick up a front camber kit and have them set the nose to around -1 to -1.5 deg camber, and then Zero out the toe, front and rear.