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Civic Hybrid switching/aftermarket parts

Old Jul 19, 2006
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Question Civic Hybrid switching/aftermarket parts

I just bought an '05 Civic Hybrid and want to change a few pieces on it:

1. I want better-looking wheels. Where is a good place to get Honda OEM alloy wheels for a good price, or just regular alloys that look close enough? I like those on past and current Civic EXs, but these on the Hybrids are so...vanilla.
2. The AT shifter. I prefer the T-handle shifter of past Civic and Accord models. This one feels like an arcade controller.
3. A better-looking radio antenna. If only Honda integrated this into the rear window like other models.
4. The front grill, also just plain vanilla. This would be #1 on my list. I love the diamond-pattern grill from the '05 Civic EX coupe.

Any suggestions for a good site to find these? I have seen a few candidates on ebay, but assume most of the sellers would tell me the parts would fit just to sell them.
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Most people on Ebay will tell you the truth. They'll usually let you know if parts wont fit.

Just look for cars specifically to your car.
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i have a great fix idea for the antenna.... i have an "under dash antenna" on mine.. it just mounts behind the radio over the tunnel in the middle of the car... out of sight completely.. and then just have the hole filled in from the antenna....
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Originally Posted by 05blkrs
i have a great fix idea for the antenna.... i have an "under dash antenna" on mine.. it just mounts behind the radio over the tunnel in the middle of the car... out of sight completely.. and then just have the hole filled in from the antenna....


WHere'd you get this from and how much? Does your radio still get the same reception? And did you have to pull out all of the antenna wiring or what?
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