hb pickup

He's fulla crap! (I thinks to myself) til I clicked on see the ride.......HO-LEEEE ****! You win man!

meh, I only added $1200 moon roof, $540 clifford alarm system, $160 tint job & $1200 Alpine stereo system w/ Kicker sub to my new bone-stock cx hatch in 97. Since then got $400 Borbet aluminum wheels for summer. Coupla sets of studded snow tires & another set of summer tires puts me over the 3000 I put in the poll so I lied. Does the $110 to get the heater core welded count?

BUT the car I was replacing it with was a DX hatch that i got new from the dealer WITH the same moon roof for $1900 added to sticker, a shitty alarm system w/no instructions for $600 and the nasty-*** OEM stereo system for I can't remember how much (too much) with wires hanging or stuffed everywhere. That car got squished on the freeway & I was free from shitty dealer installs forever!

HondaLuver

iTrader: (17)

at least 20k+

imdstrbd

Well I actually made money on mine. Paid 600 for the car. Then some guy turned infront of me after i got the body together. I ate the ditch instead of hitting him. Well his insurance gave me 1600 for the wreck then it cost me about a grand for carbon hood, new front and rear bumber, new rad. support, new grill and full paint job. So i pocketed 600.

greeen01civic4d

iTrader: (7)

prolly 10k plus at this point..... boost isnt cheap

Running Riot

b20 turbo RIP
b20vtec turbo RIP
b20 vtec RIP
B16A SiRII - Current
cams header exhaust chip tb intake IM pistons rods rod bearings valves springs retainers shocks springs sway bars tie bars braces rims tires brakes seats steering wheel head work etc. Yeah this last build alone is 8 grand.

maclhen

my honda civic is brand new..i just change its tire and make it lower and it had a stereo system with sub blooper i think it cost $1000k...actually i my cousin do that for me because i really dont know anything about cars...

vitod

None, all stock.

02civicsi02

Powerslot rotors $340
Hawk HPS brakepads $100
Tien S. Techs $140
Buddyclub Short shifter $150
CTR shiftboot $50
CTR shift **** $35
Oem Si floormats $80
Depo headlights $140
CTR H emblems $90
Aem cold air intake $100
DC race header $300
Apexi noir $450
Exedy stage 1 clutch $300 or so
ESMM $20

billing10

over 3k

xRiCeBoYx

iTrader: (22)

I think I have about $11K worth of stuff on the car right now..

That's not including all the stuff I've swapped out or took off.. or labor fees to fix my f-ups..

speeeedddddfrea

i love my civic but I have a lot more to prioritize.. haha.. lolz

CrewChief

iTrader: (1)

I think I'm sittin right about 16-17k. But 11k of that is in the motor alone.

ohesnoes42

The funny thing is, most of the money i've spent on my civic is to keep it alive. I bought it used and the transmission was shot and the clutch was almost completely burnt out, soooo haha

GotSpool?

Prob around around $10k..
bought 1998 Civic EX bone stock. Turbo'd and rebuilt.

$3-4k later....
AEM Methanol injection, upgraded T70 Turbo, LSD Tranny, new tune, blah blah blah...

Hoping to make about 400hp on the new tune on 28psi...

Teaser Video @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB8sPjGWXn8

BigCivic

I've spent about 15,000 dollars so far on top of the price of the car which I purchased for 29,000 dollars. Interior, audio, wheels, brakes, suspension, the list goes on.

Lilazndude646

6000 for a 05 civic coupe
50 for k&n filter
20 for LEDS
Hundreds on gas.

:P

Zeferint

iTrader: (2)

I stopped caring after $2500. It rocks being single

BassMasta808

Not counting the cost of the car and tires/oil/gas, I'm already at $2500 and I just started. This is sorta like tattoos once you start you can't stoP!!

Nosepicker

I've put in about $1500 worth of maintenance, major tune-up DIY, tires, & so on. Got the car last year for $0 (zero) dollars. It was a gift. Car had 142K miles when I got it...now has 164K.

MindBomber

Including mods and the cost of the car, over $15k.

maxtierney

iTrader: (5)

Wish I had more to show for it, but I think I'm in $35K+ since February 2002.

BassMasta808

I actually miscalculated I think I passed the $3K mark, before labor (not really a DIY kinda guy lol).. but whoa dood.. whoa

Benner

Well bought my 95DX with B16a2 swap about a month ago for $2,100. Since then I've probably thrown $500 to $600 into it fixing little things.

mac25

about 2k including an uninstalled emanage

k&n intake, new $320
magnaflow high flow cat., new $100
magnaflow exhaust, used $150
17 in rims, used $300
usb deck, new $250
engine paint + random, $300
head lamps + grille, new $200

emanage not installed yet $300



want to do

diy fiberglass hood
diy paint job

new tires

Running Riot

1998 Vogue Silver Metallic LX
purchased for 10k in 2001
d15b swap 1500
b20 swap 1500
b20vtec turbo 3500
Michelin pilots 600
ICW rims 350
window tint 200
greddy evo 2 550
ebay coilovers 100
kyb agx 550
GSR trans 750
GSR f/r brake conversion 200

2000 Milano Red Si
Purschased for 10k in 2005
Skunk2 stage 1 cams 550
koni yellow/eibach gc 300 (helluva deal)
eibach sway bars 200
racing hart cp8r w/tires 2000
4500k HID 200
ITR FD 550
B20vtec 3200
GSR bottom SiR head 1200
Magnaflow exhaust 250
led conversion 100
GSR brake conversion f/r 200
ap1 steering wheel 300
skunk2 **** 50
shifter 30
System 400


1996 Roma Red CX hatch
Purchased for 2500 in 2010
13.1:1 GSR swap 2200
B18b1 LS swap 450
LS trans 350
Skunk2 shocks 300
HR Sports 50
GSR sway bars f/r 75
magnaflow axleback 70
gsr brake conversion f/r 200
2000 front clip 400 (w//30 paint job)
Sportmaxx 786 300
tires 380
led conversion 100
HID 200
System 500

add that **** up. too lazy to do it. think that sums it up tho

maxtierney

iTrader: (5)

This is the first time I've actually added it all up (before my K20 swap too). Jeez! I need to get another car or hobby. Add in $22K for the car new, after financing and another $5K to complete the swap and I'm pushing $60-65K. This doesn't include two tranny rebuilds and a few trips to the paint booth.

Ported/Polished D17A2 Head - $300
Wrinkle Black Powder Coated Valve Cover - $90
ARP Head Studs - $100
ACT Streetlite 11.9lb Flywheel - $180
Exedy Stage 1 Organic Clutch - $220
Royal Purple Synchromax Manual Transmission Fluid - $40
Energy Suspension Engine Mounts - $50
K&N X-Stream Straight Cone Filter - $80
NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs - $30
DC 4-1 Header (Titanium Ceramic Coated) - $300
Random Technology Hi-Flow Catalytic Converter (Ceramic Coated) $400
AEM V2 Short Ram Intake - $200
Hose Techniques Stainless Steel T-Bolt Clamps - $30
Hose Techniques 2 3/4" to 2 1/2" Silicone Reducer - $10
Hose Techniques 5/8" Silicone Heater Hose - $5
Clamp-Aid T-Bolt Guards - $5
Neuspeed Billet Oil Cap - $60
Neuspeed Billet Battery Tie-Down - $50
Optima D51 Yellow Top Battery - $180
Optima D51 Billet Aluminum Battery Tray - $100
Full Stainless V2.0 RS*R EXMag Exhaust - Ceramic Coated Satin Black (Cat to Tip) - $600
ATE Super Racing Blue (DOT 4) Brake Fluid - $15
Ingalls Stiffy Engine Torque Damper - $150
Corsport USA Aluminum Shifter Cable Bushings - $30
Removed Power Steering Pump / Aeroquip Loop and Breather - $100
Crower 63461 Stage 1 Camshaft - $300
AEM Tru Time Adjustable Cam Gear 23-805BK - $100
Unorthodox Racing 020611102 Ultra Racing S Crank Pulley - $200
Unorthodox Racing Ultra A Underdrive Alternator Pulley - $80
Quaife ATB Helical LSD Differential - Honda Fit QDF15U - $1200
Mugen Fit 5w20 Oil Cap - $80
Omni Power DC5 Quicklutch Master Cylinder - $130
Earl's Braided Steel Hydraulic Clutch Line - $75
EP3 Front Knuckles - $130
Cusco Rear Upper Strut Bar - $180
Cusco 25mm Swaybar - $200
Hotchkis 27mm Autocross Swaybar - $300
ASR 32mm Race Swaybar (Candy Blue Powdercoat) - $350
ASR Subframe Brace (Hard Anodized Gold) - $300
ASR Spherical Rear End Links - $90
Neupeed Front Upper Tie Bar - $125
Neuspeed X Brace - $180
Neuspeed 22mm Rear Swaybar/Tiebar Combo - $350
Neuspeed Sport Springs - $200
Tokico D-Spec Shocks - $600
J's Racing EP3 Tie Rods - $400
J's Racing EP3 Roll Center Adjusters - $300
0857 DC5 Steering Bracket - $100
T1R EP3 Inverted Tie Rod Ends - $100
Tanabe Sustec Underbrace - $220
Function7 Billet Rear Lower Control Arms - $220
Energy Suspension Front/Rear Swaybar Bushings - $50
Energy Suspension LCA Bushings - $50
Energy Suspension Trailing Arm Bushings - $50
Hotchkis End Links - $180
Hotchkis Rear Adjustable Camber Arm - $200
DC5-S Trailing Arms - $100
Tein Flex EP3 Coilovers - $2000
Tein EDFC - $400
Wilwood 6-Piston DP6 Front (12.19 Inch Slotted/Drilled Rotor) - $900
Wilwood Rear Caliper (12.19 Inch Slotted/Drilled Rotor) - $900
Custom Fabricated Earl's Steel Braided Brake Lines - $120
EP3 4-Way Joint (replaces EM2 proportioning valve) - $40
19 Inch Forged Traklites
a) Gunmetal - $1600
b) Black - $1200
215/35/19 Pirelli P-Zero Nero - $700
215/35/19 Toyo Proxes 4 - $600
215/35/19 Falken FK-452 - $500
215/35/19 Yokohama Parada Spec2 - $500
Kyokugen Heptagonal Forged Lugnuts - $70
Advan Valve Stems - $90
Tsunami T1 Front Bumper - $300
Kamei 44209 Black ABS Honeycomb Grill - $120
OEM Honda Civic H11 Foglamps Custom Flushed - $300
2004 OEM Rear Bumper (First to Swap back in Feb 2004) - $240
Black Roof (Matte Clear Coat) - $600
Black Grill (Matte Clear Coat) - $200
Painted Front and Rear Honda Emblems (Satin Black) - $20
Shaved Trunk - FREE
Seibon Matte Carbon Fiber Hood (Satin Re-Clear) - $1000
VIS Carbon Fiber Trunk (Matte Clear Coat) - $1000
Black Trunk Trim (Matte Clear Coat) - $100
Aerocatch Flush Plus Hood Pins - $100
Password JDM Flush Plus Mounting Plates - $40
HID Illusionz FX35 Bi-Xenon Projector Headlight Retrofit - Black Minigun Shrouds, Denso Ballasts, Clear Lens Color Mod, Black Housings - $1400
2006 S2000 Steering Wheel (Leather) Winter - $350
2006 S2000 Steering Wheel (Alcantara) Summer - $700
2005 EP3 Seats - $400
B+M Performance Short Shifter - $220
ARC Titanium Shift **** - $180
DIY Sunshade Airbag Warning Sticker Removal - FREE
All Weather Floor Mats (Front and Rear) - $180
Cargo Tray - $90
Mugen Pedals - $120
Strut King Dead Pedal - $40
K20A Engine and Tranny (Not yet installed) - $5000
Titanium Lug Nuts - $240
Carbing Lower Brace - $100

MindBomber

What made you choose the s2000 steering wheels over a Nardi, Max?

Modifying cars is quite possibly the most expensive hobby imaginable, but I'm okay with knowing my car is a money pit, because the amount of spent on modifications is still less than many people lose in depreciation. If you were to buy an M3 today, over the next five years between depreciation and maintenance you will lose $40-50k. I would rather drive a less expensive car, enjoy buying and installing parts, keep it for ten years, and lose money that way as opposed to depreciation.

sic1civic

I am actually on my 3rd build of my civic so I am possibly closer to $30K overall the builds and I don't even drive it daily anymore.
I had bought the car at a dealer auction in FL in 2002 (had been a demo) for about $3 dollars. (Go to a dealer auction on a rainy day and you can get great deals). My buddies and I took the stock motor out and dropped a C30A7 with 6-speed tranny into it and had to modify the body to fit it in real well. Needless to say about 4 months afterward when I was moving back to the Memphis, TN area, got cut off on the interstate in ATL and wrecked it. The price of the motor had kept the car from being totalled out, but now still have problems with front end fitment because the strut towers are wrinkled. The shop in ATL dropped a stock motor back in with another crappy automatic (ugh).
Got the car back to Memphis and then in 03 got t-boned by a tree trunk during a wind storm, so one of my friends thought to do something really weird to my civic for a car show. We grafted a halloween mask to the side with a gallon of fiberglass and 4 1/2 gallons of bondo. (Was made to look like it was pressing out the side of the car.)
I took that off in 2006, what a job that was, too. (Chainsaw to cut it off).
I then ported and polished the head on my D16Y8 and installed a Corbeau race seat with 5-point harness and did some custom dye work on the inside, custom tint and vinyl to the outside.
Now my car has a manual tranny swap in it on a D16Y8 motor.
Full FBSS air ride with 1/2 inch valves and 10-switches
RSX front end conversion
Custom built y-pipe for dual exhaust
Sitting on 14 stockies, but about to have a full ITR brake conversion from drum to disc and will be sitting on Honda Integra Type R 15s until I pick up my 17s at a friend's shop. Those wheels and tires are 4X114 Momo Speedline wheels and tires for $360 plus tax.
Fully shaved taillights with paintable tri-color led taillights like they put in minitrucks.
Door handles, side moldings and antennae fully shaved.
Reclinable race seats with seat belt harness bar and 4-point seat belts.

Next on my list is possibly a B16B swap, but also going with a fully cantilever bagged suspension where the fenderwells will be completely cutout and a tube frame front end to get rid of the wrinkled strut towers. We will be fitting my custom made 22X7.5 wheels in the front and my custom made 24X8 wheels in the back. I also have a custom built clear polycarbonate 9-gallon air tank for my air ride setup going in. The big wheels will only be on my civic at shows and when driving the car daily will have the 17s on it.
I will be removing the back seat from the car and installing a custom fiberglass speaker box to fit 6 12 inch subs into and 2 7" tvs in the back seat facing forward. We will also be fiberglassing the dashboard with Dakota Digital gauges in there.
Finally the paint job is almost all figured out and since I do welding, will be building a custom car hauler trailer just for taking the civic to shows.

maxtierney

iTrader: (5)

I thought about it, but I loves my cruise control. That and I didn't want to look at an SRS light. I devised ways of relocating my cruise switch to the dash and some type of resistive load to override the SRS switch. I got Honda steering wheel off some guy that had it on his new S2000 for a month or so (he swapped in a Momo). It was mint, so I could't pass it up. Dual stage airbags was the added bonus.

I feel the same way about expensive cars. I got out of the VW scene because I would drop loads of money into resto-modding them. I thought Hondas were a safe way to go. Little did I know, haha.

SharkEg

Let's see
$200 in tires
$450 for wheels and tires that are too big for my car
$1150 on a imported d16 vtec with 40k miles
$600 on Function and form type 1s
$100 for tie rods, ball joints, bushings etc
$130 for lower control arms
$500 for rota slips black with red lip
$50 on spark plugs and wires.
$300 Alpine cda 9886

I will be ordering alot more in the next month. Total so far $3480