Busting onto the scene (first honda) *Updated with pics*
01-29-2006
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Busting onto the scene (first honda) *Updated with pics* *UPDATE* Selling rims...check out for sale section!
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=250248
Well my original plan was to get a new Pontiac GTO (mmm power) but since its time to grow up and buy a house, went with a hybrid.
Long story short, friend works at a Honda dealership and got a hookup on a used '05 civic hybrid. Dark grey, spoiler, no 6 disc. Came with an aftermarket alarm also.
First mod already done, took off the front plate, thats +MPG right?
It may be my first import, but I am a modder to the end. I already have a Pioneer D1 on the way. My old 18" rims from my Grand Prix randomly have the same bolt pattern. (multi-pattern aftermarket) Monday I am taking it in to get tint all around. (so that D1 doesn't disappear)
Now before I get MPG flames, I bought the car to take advantage of the HOV lane and due to 100+ mile commute (while I am looking for a house)
No sense in having 400+ hp if you can't use it. Nevertheless, I actually like the car and Honda is growing on me.
Wanted to say hello and glad there is a wealth of information on the board. I will post up pics when I get rid of those whimpy 14" rims.
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=250248
Well my original plan was to get a new Pontiac GTO (mmm power) but since its time to grow up and buy a house, went with a hybrid.
Long story short, friend works at a Honda dealership and got a hookup on a used '05 civic hybrid. Dark grey, spoiler, no 6 disc. Came with an aftermarket alarm also.
First mod already done, took off the front plate, thats +MPG right?
It may be my first import, but I am a modder to the end. I already have a Pioneer D1 on the way. My old 18" rims from my Grand Prix randomly have the same bolt pattern. (multi-pattern aftermarket) Monday I am taking it in to get tint all around. (so that D1 doesn't disappear)
Now before I get MPG flames, I bought the car to take advantage of the HOV lane and due to 100+ mile commute (while I am looking for a house)
No sense in having 400+ hp if you can't use it. Nevertheless, I actually like the car and Honda is growing on me.
Wanted to say hello and glad there is a wealth of information on the board. I will post up pics when I get rid of those whimpy 14" rims.
Last edited by Hybrid Bob; 03-03-2006 at 07:23 PM.
02-14-2006
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Stupid that I have to waste bandwith of the server to have pics. Would be easier to host them on my own server and link them.
Stupid that I have to waste bandwith of the server to have pics. Would be easier to host them on my own server and link them.
02-14-2006
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I'm down with it. Looks real nice man, is it stick or auto. I rode in a stick, was not that bad and even had 4 people in it and 3 of them were some big people. Its very quiet, sometimes you can barely tell if its running or not. Cant wait to see it with the wheels on it.
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looks good, got anything else planned for it?
Maybe just add some dynamat to the doors so it doesnt rattle. Already set with the Hybrid mirrors and spoiler!
02-15-2006
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Originally Posted by ***** Fn FBM 85
so is it possible to run subs and junk in a hybrid?
02-15-2006
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yea u can run all the ICE, PM Tom (tbaleno) if u need help.
http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/524328/ << his sounddomain page.
http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/524328/ << his sounddomain page.
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03-03-2006
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Rep Power: 0 Well I think I got ahead of myself going for 18" rims on a hybrid. (cut me some slack this is my first Honda)
I put them up for sale in the mall, PM or email me if interested.
I put them up for sale in the mall, PM or email me if interested.
03-03-2006
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Rep Power: 0 Well I am supposed to be saving money at the pump, but the 18" rims make me spend $2 more a fillup. I am going to need all the savings I can get to make up for the extra cost of the hybrid over the regular civic
03-03-2006
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Originally Posted by Hybrid Bob
Ok uploaded pictures to the gallery so check my ride to see them.
Stupid that I have to waste bandwith of the server to have pics. Would be easier to host them on my own server and link them.
Stupid that I have to waste bandwith of the server to have pics. Would be easier to host them on my own server and link them.
Welcome to the forums! Hope you find lots of useful information and before someone else says it, there's always a search button
.(I know you asked nothing, but I wanted to pop the answer before you asked to not get you flamed by others later on!)
I hope you enjoy your time on this site as much as we do!
