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Hey Everyone,

I know everyone is gonna say do some searches but I've done my research and I'm about to buy my first few mods for my '01 Civic EX (Sedan).

I'm gonna definitely buy the following:

1. AEM SRI
2. DCS Short Shift Adapter

I don't really want to change the look of car too much...maybe subtle and simple changes. What other mods can I make for say under $300. If I get a exhaust I want it to sound like my stock exhaust but maybe improve performance a little.

Any suggestions?

JB

 
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blue headlights and blue turning bulbs
a big *** wing
blue washer nozzels
Type R sticker

haha, just joking man

your heading in the right direction, u would suggest nice rims, a nice kit, maybe projector lights or just clear them, on a 4door, dont get alteezas, they dont look too good. but thats about all u can do, intake exaust lower the car, strut bars sway bars. if u have the cash maybe a turbo or noz

 
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Why are you getting a SRI? Cold air intake would be better for your car. And why are you getting the DC adapter? Get the real thing. The REVO SS is a complete short shifter not that crappy DC imitation piece.

 
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Alright, reason for SRI, I live in Rochester, NY. We get on average 8 feet of snow per year and somtimes more. Not uncommon to get a storm with 3+ feet in one day. Then you're going to say, "but it's snow and not water" and "I have to have my entire filter underwater and step on the gas to experience hyrdolock" but i'm not worried about snow...but more worried about when the snow melts and some of our streets actually flood. Soo...decision....I'll get the SRI. Plus it's cheaper and I'm on a tight budget.

As far as Revo SS, haven't really heard of it or read to much on it. Where can I get it? How much! I need more info. (and yes, I know I'll do some searches myself)

 
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Sound's like you're not going for the all out "show" look. How bout redecorating your interior? Painting the parts on the dash and door panels always spiffy up the ride. Maybe get a factory wing if you already don't have one.

 
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Rochester eh? which part? I was born there and some of my family still lives there.

Parts. Get the Revo, it's a much better system. costs about $100.
Short ram will do fine, but check out the K&N FIPK setup, apparently you get a bit more gain out of it then other short rams.
other then that, your on your own. Find your priorities then get the parts. If your in to Autocross like me youll end up spending more time on Suspension rather then engine.

 
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You can find the REVO for around $90.

I live in Charleston, SC.......whenever it rains the streets flood here. That is why I have the bypass valve on my CAI.

 
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What you do really depends on what you want out of your car...

If you want looks, get wheels/tires and tint.
If you want performance, at least get sticky tires.
If you want to autox or open track, get sticky tires, brake pads, new brake fluid (ATE Super Blue or Gold is good).
If you want sound, get CAI, header & exhaust.
If you want to waste your money, get some altezza rips and a wing.

 
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Here's what I did in order from first to last:

Tinted windows
Wheels and tires
front strut bar
altezza grill
shifter bushings
exhaust
anti-roll bar
intake

If I could only pick three things it would be wheels/tires, intake and tint... but I'm still happy with all the mods I've done, no regrets at all.

 
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The biggest, cheapest appearance change you can make is to replace the upper grill with the aftermarket grill that you like.