.:HSTuners::

TeriyakiBroccoli · 12-27-2002, 01:32 AM

I've come to that point in my life.. where I start to question the extent that I 'modify' this car, if you will. To start off, I have a LX sedan... Well.. 'nuff said. I cant make this car nearly as fast as I'd llike too, and It would definately fit under the category of "all show, and no go."

I was thinking... should I continue to dump more and more money into suspension, exhaust, body-kit, and a swap (in about a year and a half..), or save my money, sell my car in about a year or so, and go out looking for something faster?

I had my heart set on a JDM Teg' R a little while ago, and honestly made me "uber" depressed when I could not get it.

When next year rolls around.. I should have.. around.... oh I dunno... 16-17 G's?

This time I'd be looking for a nice blend of speed, style, and name (JDM TEGGY TYPE R :( :( :( )

TeriyakiBroccoli · 12-27-2002, 01:34 AM

Can you say uber depressed? I'm still feeling sad as hell right now.

TeriyakiBroccoli · 12-27-2002, 01:36 AM

.. I actually wouldn't mind a stick V6 Black accord. Rob's dark green accord has made me wet a few times down there O.o hehe jk

12-27-2002, 02:27 AM

yes, get a kit!....(so i can have the stock bumper)

TeriyakiBroccoli · 12-27-2002, 02:32 AM

lol, I dont think a '00 will fit on a '96.

12-27-2002, 09:38 AM

get a late 80's mustang...

this question has SUCH a simple answer.. how much do you like your car? if you like it FORGET all that crap and just save for a swap.. they are NOT that much..and pretty easy to do... buy a differant car if thats what you want.... you want a jdm typer? whats teh problem... get a usdm gsr/ls and mod it to look like a jdm r it will still be rhd but who cares... the look IS god..

TonitrusEN · 12-27-2002, 11:23 AM

16-17gs.. theres a 1990 JDM RHD Fairlady 300ZX for sale here for 6100, not licensed with some minor front end damage

6100!! you could license it, fix the front end, ugrade the turbos, front mount intercooler.. and then roll around in the extra 7 g's...

12-27-2002, 02:25 PM

yea, theres only so much we can do to our civics. they already come with a rediculously low amount of HP (a laughable 115 for dx/lx models) that already handicapps the process of making up for it. but if you are into the whole show thing, theres no better a car. just because theres so much to do cosmetically, but so little you can do to get your cars HP up to par when it comes to racing.if you are really bent on more speed, save some cash sell the civic and look into that teggy. you can do quite a bit to those cosmetically as well. some choose to keep the stock looks. if you ever find it feasible to get a NSX, hellaa. ill come up there and steal it from you

*pdiggitydogg* · 12-27-2002, 02:43 PM

well if I were you I'd keep the lx and drop a b18 or even a 16 into it, make it a total sleeper. rollin 4 deep but power to the wheels when you want it, the apps for those are truely great.

But its your call, the jdm teg is nice and I would love one of those too...more than any civic...

TeriyakiBroccoli · 12-27-2002, 05:21 PM

sigh.. all good points..... I've always wanted a 300zx..

I want to stand out in the crowd of imports, and RHD cars always seem to do that. If that Type R had been USDM, I wouldnt've cared much.. but since it was an authentic jdm vehicle.... I almost died :\

sigh. any other suggestions for cars around that price?

I think my dad will lend me about 5-6 G's on top of that. (If I do well in school .. haha)

*pdiggitydogg* · 12-27-2002, 06:36 PM

are you sure that you would want to stay in the import market?...if you sell I mean. I mean it really goes against everything I believe in to say it but the newer cavaliers arent that bad (not the 03

: ones but 00-02 are alright). Kid down the road from me owns one and its nice inside and is pretty fast too.

sohc_vtec 2NR · 12-27-2002, 09:29 PM

i love the stylin' of 6th gen civic...it just defines what a car should look like..as far as speed goes..well an engine swap should do you good, get a torquey h22 and kick run over mustangs (or run circles around 'em

) insurance would prolly be cheaper too, compared to gettin' an actual "sports car" like the ZX..

a96710 · 12-27-2002, 10:08 PM

See how much used WRX's are in a year or whenever you're ready. Cause it sounds like if you save up $15k$17k, and if your Dad gives you $$...you might be able to afford one of those. I think WRX's are tight

*pdiggitydogg* · 12-27-2002, 10:54 PM

i like the older RS 'prezzas better than the new wrx's

a96710 · 12-27-2002, 11:04 PM

Those 2.5rs's are tight too

12-28-2002, 04:20 AM

if you get a wrx, please dear god dont get blue! id kill to see a wrx with any other color besides blue. matter of fact, i havnt seen one any other color yet. hmm, yellow with blue interior. yes!

TeriyakiBroccoli · 12-28-2002, 04:25 AM

Hmm.. I'll see.

*pdiggitydogg* · 12-28-2002, 11:42 AM

it'd be strange too see black and red wrx

ebpda9 · 12-28-2002, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pdiggitydogg
it'd be strange too see black and red wrx

i saw a few of them in white and black. i think blue is the color of the rally car that's why t is so popular. if u could find an older impreza 2.5RS turbo will haul ass. or maybe look into an svx, or the leagcy 2.5gt those are nice too plus 4wd

TeriyakiBroccoli · 12-28-2002, 02:29 PM

whats the price range? reliability of the vehicle?

12-27-2002, 01:32 AM	#1
TeriyakiBroccoli 5th Gear Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orange County, Southern California Age: 38 Posts: 1,490	your advice. I've come to that point in my life.. where I start to question the extent that I 'modify' this car, if you will. To start off, I have a LX sedan... Well.. 'nuff said. I cant make this car nearly as fast as I'd llike too, and It would definately fit under the category of "all show, and no go." I was thinking... should I continue to dump more and more money into suspension, exhaust, body-kit, and a swap (in about a year and a half..), or save my money, sell my car in about a year or so, and go out looking for something faster? I had my heart set on a JDM Teg' R a little while ago, and honestly made me "uber" depressed when I could not get it. When next year rolls around.. I should have.. around.... oh I dunno... 16-17 G's? This time I'd be looking for a nice blend of speed, style, and name (JDM TEGGY TYPE R :( :( :( )

12-27-2002, 01:34 AM	#2
TeriyakiBroccoli 5th Gear Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orange County, Southern California Age: 38 Posts: 1,490	Can you say uber depressed? I'm still feeling sad as hell right now. __________________ everyone loves the turbizzim.

12-27-2002, 01:36 AM	#3
TeriyakiBroccoli 5th Gear Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orange County, Southern California Age: 38 Posts: 1,490	.. I actually wouldn't mind a stick V6 Black accord. Rob's dark green accord has made me wet a few times down there O.o hehe jk __________________ everyone loves the turbizzim.

12-27-2002, 05:21 PM	#10
TeriyakiBroccoli 5th Gear Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orange County, Southern California Age: 38 Posts: 1,490	sigh.. all good points..... I've always wanted a 300zx.. I want to stand out in the crowd of imports, and RHD cars always seem to do that. If that Type R had been USDM, I wouldnt've cared much.. but since it was an authentic jdm vehicle.... I almost died :\ sigh. any other suggestions for cars around that price? I think my dad will lend me about 5-6 G's on top of that. (If I do well in school .. haha) __________________ everyone loves the turbizzim.

12-27-2002, 09:29 PM	#12
sohc_vtec 2NR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kenosha, WI Age: 38 Posts: 1,137	i love the stylin' of 6th gen civic...it just defines what a car should look like..as far as speed goes..well an engine swap should do you good, get a torquey h22 and kick run over mustangs (or run circles around 'em ) insurance would prolly be cheaper too, compared to gettin' an actual "sports car" like the ZX.. __________________ RICE....is good

12-27-2002, 02:27 AM	#4
hurikain Posts: n/a	yes, get a kit!....(so i can have the stock bumper)

12-27-2002, 02:32 AM	#5
TeriyakiBroccoli 5th Gear Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orange County, Southern California Age: 38 Posts: 1,490	lol, I dont think a '00 will fit on a '96.

12-27-2002, 09:38 AM	#6
oc civic Posts: n/a	get a late 80's mustang... this question has SUCH a simple answer.. how much do you like your car? if you like it FORGET all that crap and just save for a swap.. they are NOT that much..and pretty easy to do... buy a differant car if thats what you want.... you want a jdm typer? whats teh problem... get a usdm gsr/ls and mod it to look like a jdm r it will still be rhd but who cares... the look IS god..

12-27-2002, 02:25 PM	#8
Mischief(LTS) Posts: n/a	yea, theres only so much we can do to our civics. they already come with a rediculously low amount of HP (a laughable 115 for dx/lx models) that already handicapps the process of making up for it. but if you are into the whole show thing, theres no better a car. just because theres so much to do cosmetically, but so little you can do to get your cars HP up to par when it comes to racing.if you are really bent on more speed, save some cash sell the civic and look into that teggy. you can do quite a bit to those cosmetically as well. some choose to keep the stock looks. if you ever find it feasible to get a NSX, hellaa. ill come up there and steal it from you

12-27-2002, 02:43 PM	#9
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	well if I were you I'd keep the lx and drop a b18 or even a 16 into it, make it a total sleeper. rollin 4 deep but power to the wheels when you want it, the apps for those are truely great. But its your call, the jdm teg is nice and I would love one of those too...more than any civic...

12-27-2002, 06:36 PM	#11
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	are you sure that you would want to stay in the import market?...if you sell I mean. I mean it really goes against everything I believe in to say it but the newer cavaliers arent that bad (not the 03 : ones but 00-02 are alright). Kid down the road from me owns one and its nice inside and is pretty fast too.

12-27-2002, 10:08 PM	#13
a96710 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver, Wa Age: 43 Posts: 1,454	See how much used WRX's are in a year or whenever you're ready. Cause it sounds like if you save up $15k$17k, and if your Dad gives you $$...you might be able to afford one of those. I think WRX's are tight

12-27-2002, 10:54 PM	#14
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	i like the older RS 'prezzas better than the new wrx's

12-27-2002, 11:04 PM	#15
a96710 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver, Wa Age: 43 Posts: 1,454	Those 2.5rs's are tight too

12-28-2002, 04:20 AM	#16
Mischief(LTS) Posts: n/a	if you get a wrx, please dear god dont get blue! id kill to see a wrx with any other color besides blue. matter of fact, i havnt seen one any other color yet. hmm, yellow with blue interior. yes!

12-28-2002, 04:25 AM	#17
TeriyakiBroccoli 5th Gear Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orange County, Southern California Age: 38 Posts: 1,490	Hmm.. I'll see. __________________ everyone loves the turbizzim.

12-28-2002, 11:42 AM	#18
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	it'd be strange too see black and red wrx

12-28-2002, 02:29 PM	#20
TeriyakiBroccoli 5th Gear Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orange County, Southern California Age: 38 Posts: 1,490	whats the price range? reliability of the vehicle? __________________ everyone loves the turbizzim.

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