help w/ my 2003 civic??
10-22-2002
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help w/ my 2003 civic??
i just got an eternal blue 2003 civic sedan lx a few days ago, and i want to change it up a bit. i don't want any crazy modifications or anything, and i definitely don't want to rice it up! i just want some things real simple...just to make it look a bit diff from the stock model. i want to tint m windows, and i plan on lowering it after the winter, but anything else??? please keep in mind that i am TOTALLY clueless when it comes to these things, so details/pictures would help a lot! thaaaaaanks in advance!!
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Rep Power: 0 You might want to get the basics such as an intake and maybe an axle back or cat back exhaust. Depending on how much money you wish to spend you may want to get some rims and keep the stock ones for winter purposes. I'd also lower it only if you don't drive harsh cuz you're stock struts will blow sooner than you think. Think of warranty issues. Add a spoiler maybe if you don't have one already?
But here's what i'd do..
1) Tint windows. Very light tint for front driver/passenger
2) Rims 17"
3) lower 1"
4) Intake
5) Get OEM front liip and side skirts
6) Ask Oishi to dinner ( he needs a gf )
That should look a lot better and have a very clean look to it.
But here's what i'd do..
1) Tint windows. Very light tint for front driver/passenger
2) Rims 17"
3) lower 1"
4) Intake
5) Get OEM front liip and side skirts
6) Ask Oishi to dinner ( he needs a gf )
That should look a lot better and have a very clean look to it.
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if u don't really care the performance of the car, u don't really need to change intake and stuff like that.....
maybe a side marker will look good
or the door visor kit....(it's really expensive if u buy it from honda.....somethink like $225)
one more thing......i don't think it will be a good idea for u to lower ur car more than 1.5" and get a cat-back.....coz i used to live in vancouver, and i know police in richmond give out alot of VI........but it's ok if u don't go to richmond......and it will be kind of hard to drive if u lower more than 1.5".
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if u don't really care the performance of the car, u don't really need to change intake and stuff like that.....
maybe a side marker will look good
or the door visor kit....(it's really expensive if u buy it from honda.....somethink like $225)
one more thing......i don't think it will be a good idea for u to lower ur car more than 1.5" and get a cat-back.....coz i used to live in vancouver, and i know police in richmond give out alot of VI........but it's ok if u don't go to richmond......and it will be kind of hard to drive if u lower more than 1.5".
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Rep Power: 0 btw....WELCOME!!!! I believe that wuz your first post...or at least in this section
ya I would start w/ tint, then lower it...
I find our civics are a bit too high off the ground.....lower it 1"-1.5" ....don't go any lower
don't get the oem replica spoiler if u want to be different
then check out the DIY section of this site:
1. can paint your trim pieces ( that's preety easy to do )
ummm...maybe sum peddles after...but air fresheners FOR SURE!!! haha
ya I would start w/ tint, then lower it...
I find our civics are a bit too high off the ground.....lower it 1"-1.5" ....don't go any lower
don't get the oem replica spoiler if u want to be different
then check out the DIY section of this site:
1. can paint your trim pieces ( that's preety easy to do )
ummm...maybe sum peddles after...but air fresheners FOR SURE!!! haha
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Rep Power: 0 noodleboy - i really don't care about the performance, so the intake and exhaust are really out of the picture. i'm going to tint my window, but probably not the front ones (i don't want any crap from any cops). and i don't think the spoiler looks that great on the sedan? meh!
dmak - what's the door visor kit? haha. any pix? i'm soooo illiterate when it comes to these things!! and i probably won't lower it more than 1". i don't want to scratch it or get any crap from cops. and i probably won't lower it till after winter.
shogun - thanks for the welcome! i've posted around in this forum before. but anyways, i will check out the diy section, i've never been there, so thanks!
thanks for all the advice, and keep 'em comin'!
dmak - what's the door visor kit? haha. any pix? i'm soooo illiterate when it comes to these things!! and i probably won't lower it more than 1". i don't want to scratch it or get any crap from cops. and i probably won't lower it till after winter.
shogun - thanks for the welcome! i've posted around in this forum before. but anyways, i will check out the diy section, i've never been there, so thanks!
thanks for all the advice, and keep 'em comin'!
10-22-2002
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1. clear headlight
2. change ur all the light bulbs
3. new sound system (cd deck, speakers, subs)
4. lowering car
5. get rims (17")
1. clear headlight
2. change ur all the light bulbs
3. new sound system (cd deck, speakers, subs)
4. lowering car
5. get rims (17")
10-23-2002
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2) tint those windows
3) get a spoiler, it drastically improves the profile of the sedan
4) get some coffee with Oishi to talk about your car
2) tint those windows
3) get a spoiler, it drastically improves the profile of the sedan
4) get some coffee with Oishi to talk about your car
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Rep Power: 0 the door visor kit is the thing that u put at the side of the door......i don't really know how to say it.....but when there is rain or snow or whatever, u can still open a little bit of window, and the rain and stuff will not come in.....
check my pic, it's at the side of the door on the top of the window......somewhere like that....
if u still don't know what is it....i will try to find a pic of it...
check my pic, it's at the side of the door on the top of the window......somewhere like that....
if u still don't know what is it....i will try to find a pic of it...
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Personally I'd
1)Put on a factory spoiler
2)tint the windows
3)throw on some new rims (they may be expensive but they look way better)
If all else fails check out the member's rides. That area should hopefuly give you some ideas. It helps me when I don't know what to do and it gives me some ideas for future mods. Have fun with your car!
Personally I'd
1)Put on a factory spoiler
2)tint the windows
3)throw on some new rims (they may be expensive but they look way better)
If all else fails check out the member's rides. That area should hopefuly give you some ideas. It helps me when I don't know what to do and it gives me some ideas for future mods. Have fun with your car!
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[hr]Originally posted by: dmak
the door visor kit is the thing that u put at the side of the door......i don't really know how to say it.....but when there is rain or snow or whatever, u can still open a little bit of window, and the rain and stuff will not come in.....
check my pic, it's at the side of the door on the top of the window......somewhere like that....
if u still don't know what is it....i will try to find a pic of it...[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: dmak
the door visor kit is the thing that u put at the side of the door......i don't really know how to say it.....but when there is rain or snow or whatever, u can still open a little bit of window, and the rain and stuff will not come in.....
check my pic, it's at the side of the door on the top of the window......somewhere like that....
if u still don't know what is it....i will try to find a pic of it...[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 so many of you are suggesting spoilers...do you really think spoilers look good on a sedan? cuz i don't... [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: tiffunny03
so many of you are suggesting spoilers...do you really think spoilers look good on a sedan? cuz i don't... [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: tiffunny03
so many of you are suggesting spoilers...do you really think spoilers look good on a sedan? cuz i don't... [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][hr]
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here's what you should do to your sedan
Sweet sedan
i would say tint, lower it a bit, some wheels and clear out your headlights
that would make your car look good
and yah check out the DIY section
here's what you should do to your sedan
Sweet sedan
i would say tint, lower it a bit, some wheels and clear out your headlights
that would make your car look good
and yah check out the DIY section
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Rep Power: 0 I think that may be a little too aggressive for tiffuny tho. I think she's probably thinking what my gf is thinking - a little tint, and some nice wheels and then possibly lower it. The visor i think is only good when it's raining and you smoke inside your car, otherwise i think it's useless unless you like fresh air on rainy days.
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[hr]Originally posted by: n00dleboy
I think that may be a little too aggressive for tiffuny tho. I think she's probably thinking what my gf is thinking - a little tint, and some nice wheels and then possibly lower it. The visor i think is only good when it's raining and you smoke inside your car, otherwise i think it's useless unless you like fresh air on rainy days.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: n00dleboy
I think that may be a little too aggressive for tiffuny tho. I think she's probably thinking what my gf is thinking - a little tint, and some nice wheels and then possibly lower it. The visor i think is only good when it's raining and you smoke inside your car, otherwise i think it's useless unless you like fresh air on rainy days.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: tiffunny03
you just read my mind!![hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: tiffunny03
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[hr]Originally posted by: n00dleboy
I think that may be a little too aggressive for tiffuny tho. I think she's probably thinking what my gf is thinking - a little tint, and some nice wheels and then possibly lower it. The visor i think is only good when it's raining and you smoke inside your car, otherwise i think it's useless unless you like fresh air on rainy days.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: n00dleboy
I think that may be a little too aggressive for tiffuny tho. I think she's probably thinking what my gf is thinking - a little tint, and some nice wheels and then possibly lower it. The visor i think is only good when it's raining and you smoke inside your car, otherwise i think it's useless unless you like fresh air on rainy days.[hr]
That's what my gf says.
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as for suggestion??
everyone have said just about everything..
did anyone mention body kits??
looks cool
as for suggestion??
everyone have said just about everything..
did anyone mention body kits??
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[hr]OEM Civic Hybrid spoiler [hr]
[hr]OEM Civic Hybrid spoiler [hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: DjCarrot
4) get some coffee with Oishi to talk about your car[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: DjCarrot
4) get some coffee with Oishi to talk about your car[hr]
wow, 16 posts in less than 2 days... and who said this forum was dead? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
tifunny03: sorry, i don't think i have the right to give u advice, the only mod i have on my car is an air freshener [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 If you really want to set yourself apart, I'll trade you my chrome window moulding off my EL for your black window moulding!
If your interested email me... el_style@clubel.ca
If your interested email me... el_style@clubel.ca
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[hr]Originally posted by: ELSTYLE
If you really want to set yourself apart, I'll trade you my chrome window moulding off my EL for your black window moulding!
If your interested email me... el_style@clubel.ca[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: ELSTYLE
If you really want to set yourself apart, I'll trade you my chrome window moulding off my EL for your black window moulding!
If your interested email me... el_style@clubel.ca[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 On the Acura EL we have stock chrome window trim.....on the Honda Civic, which is the same car, you have black rubber moulding. The EL is the same car as the Civic, its just dressed up alittle more...ie: chrome trim around the windows! I thought since your trying to set your car apart from the rest, this might interest you! I also want to set mine apart from the rest of the EL's....If you think this is something that might interest you email me!
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Rep Power: 0 whats up with everyone trying to hook me up? (not that i'm complaining)
thanks for the nudge though...i'm not looking anymore...i came to the realization that God is moulding that perfect someone for me so all i have to do is wait...
here's a little something for everyone:
Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited...It is never rude or selfish It does not take offense, and it is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people's sins but delights in truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes.
~1 Corinthians 13:4-8
thanks for the nudge though...i'm not looking anymore...i came to the realization that God is moulding that perfect someone for me so all i have to do is wait...
here's a little something for everyone:
Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited...It is never rude or selfish It does not take offense, and it is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people's sins but delights in truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes.
~1 Corinthians 13:4-8
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Rep Power: 0 for your original question tiff...put some stickers...hehe...nah...put something different like one of those dancing lights...tint is good but i always like the no-tint look...rims...yah those...it'll really improve the look...lower it? hmm...thats up to you...i'd just keep it the way it is for now for warranty reasons...
some stuff toys that you hang in the window or rear view mirror...
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some stuff toys that you hang in the window or rear view mirror...
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[hr]Originally posted by: Oishi
whats up with everyone trying to hook me up? (not that i'm complaining)
thanks for the nudge though...i'm not looking anymore...i came to the realization that God is moulding that perfect someone for me so all i have to do is wait...
here's a little something for everyone:
Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited...It is never rude or selfish It does not take offense, and it is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people's sins but delights in truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes.
~1 Corinthians 13:4-8[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Oishi
whats up with everyone trying to hook me up? (not that i'm complaining)
thanks for the nudge though...i'm not looking anymore...i came to the realization that God is moulding that perfect someone for me so all i have to do is wait...
here's a little something for everyone:
Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited...It is never rude or selfish It does not take offense, and it is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people's sins but delights in truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes.
~1 Corinthians 13:4-8[hr]
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anywayz, definately get an air refreshner and lots of hello kitty stuff in the back!
anywayz, definately get an air refreshner and lots of hello kitty stuff in the back!
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[hr]Originally posted by: tiffunny03
i just got an eternal blue 2003 civic sedan lx a few days ago, and i want to change it up a bit. i don't want any crazy modifications or anything, and i definitely don't want to rice it up! i just want some things real simple...just to make it look a bit diff from the stock model. i want to tint m windows, and i plan on lowering it after the winter, but anything else??? please keep in mind that i am TOTALLY clueless when it comes to these things, so details/pictures would help a lot! thaaaaaanks in advance!!
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[hr]Originally posted by: tiffunny03
i just got an eternal blue 2003 civic sedan lx a few days ago, and i want to change it up a bit. i don't want any crazy modifications or anything, and i definitely don't want to rice it up! i just want some things real simple...just to make it look a bit diff from the stock model. i want to tint m windows, and i plan on lowering it after the winter, but anything else??? please keep in mind that i am TOTALLY clueless when it comes to these things, so details/pictures would help a lot! thaaaaaanks in advance!!
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well IMO if you dont want to bother wit performance then just go for:
window tint ( i suggest Ideal)
new sound system, coz face it the stock isn't that great.hehe
change ur "H" to blue ( careful though ,coz there's lot of idiots there that steals them)
shaved emblems
RS grill (coz not many sedans have it )
and OEM bodykit coz it's not tooo flashy
hope this help , sorry for the late reply, dont go online too often.
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[hr]Originally posted by: ELSTYLE
On the Acura EL we have stock chrome window trim.....on the Honda Civic, which is the same car, you have black rubber moulding. The EL is the same car as the Civic, its just dressed up alittle more...ie: chrome trim around the windows! I thought since your trying to set your car apart from the rest, this might interest you! I also want to set mine apart from the rest of the EL's....If you think this is something that might interest you email me![hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: ELSTYLE
On the Acura EL we have stock chrome window trim.....on the Honda Civic, which is the same car, you have black rubber moulding. The EL is the same car as the Civic, its just dressed up alittle more...ie: chrome trim around the windows! I thought since your trying to set your car apart from the rest, this might interest you! I also want to set mine apart from the rest of the EL's....If you think this is something that might interest you email me![hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Oishi
for your original question tiff...put some stickers...hehe...nah...put something different like one of those dancing lights...tint is good but i always like the no-tint look...rims...yah those...it'll really improve the look...lower it? hmm...thats up to you...i'd just keep it the way it is for now for warranty reasons...
some stuff toys that you hang in the window or rear view mirror...
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[hr]Originally posted by: Oishi
for your original question tiff...put some stickers...hehe...nah...put something different like one of those dancing lights...tint is good but i always like the no-tint look...rims...yah those...it'll really improve the look...lower it? hmm...thats up to you...i'd just keep it the way it is for now for warranty reasons...
some stuff toys that you hang in the window or rear view mirror...
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[hr]Originally posted by: 2k2CivicSi
i think he's tryin to get some brownie points with Tiffany [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG][hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: 2k2CivicSi
i think he's tryin to get some brownie points with Tiffany
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hehe. but thanks anyways!! 
