Civic basic mods €250

will1569reptile

So i have a 1997 civic type r replica.
I want some ideas on basic moding it.
basically has noting done to it no tints no exhaust no intake.
it has already nice set of rims,cd player,

Im looking for good things to buy for it within my price range and good dealers that sell them.

Gary ITR

What engine is in it?

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

So i have a 1997 civic type r replica.
I want some ideas on basic moding it.
basically has noting done to it no tints no exhaust no intake.
it has already nice set of rims,cd player,

Im looking for good things to buy for it within my price range and good dealers that sell them.

Unless you have big plans for the car in the future, then don't bother with modifying it anymore than it being a replica, you simply won't make your money back*.

Surely it being a replica, it has full Type R lip kit and Recaro interior? I'd be more than happy at that if it is!




*before the high-horsies come in and go on about my other Civic, it's going to be a track car soon!

will1569reptile

Standard 1.4 engine

No just body thats type r.No lips doh and spoiler aint type r either.
I know i want make any money back but im only plan on spending small money on it.

i want it to sound good but i dont want a huge exhaust on it and i dont no how and were to get this done?

and then id love angel eyes for it but there like €169 from a place in trim called mcg auto styling(no advertising intended)

will1569reptile

will1569reptile wrote: »

Standard 1.4 engine

No just body thats type r.No lips doh and spoiler aint type r either.

How exactly is it a Type R replica without the lips and spoiler?

will1569reptile

Well then its type r body.
are grill or type r sumting haha
Il post picture now in cuple mins so you can see

Graham_B18C

For 250 you could get the windows tinted, twould be where I'd spend my money anyway. Keep an eye on Adverts and other Moror Forum For Sale sections because you will find a few exhausts that would fit pop up every now and then.

Then once you have it either fit it yourself or go to a Mechanic to get it popped on. The likes of Kwik Fit generally don't fit parts that the customer supplies AFAIK but most Indy Mechanics will do it for you. Don't expect anything other than a noise change if you do change the exhaust though.

Midnight_EG

Get some pics up and we'll see exactly how it's a Type R rep


MCG Autostyling are good actually...get some 50/50 rear lights, instant change to the rear of the car!

will1569reptile

Well i have a price of €100 for back 3 windows.

My friend has a back box for €20 quid but i thinks it will be to loud.

and my uncle owns car garage so his mechanics will surely do few small tings for me if it needs be.

Graham_B18C

If it were me I wouldn't bother with the backbox, it'll attract the wrong kind of attention. Maybe get the windows done and spend a few quid on lowering it a bit? Don't bother with performance mods as they won't do much

will1569reptile

yeh thats what im kinda tinking the lines of.
But were will i get lowering springs for my price range and how bad to they make the ride? or do they?

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

yeh thats what im kinda tinking the lines of.
But were will i get lowering springs for my price range and how bad to they make the ride? or do they?

Icetronix will lower your car 40mm or so for €120 as far as I know. It doesn't make too much of a difference to the ride quality to be totally honest.

Get your pics up too, interested in seeing how it's a Type R rep!

Graham_B18C

Ring around a few places and get prices. I use Urban Performance, try calling Ice Tronix and Tuning Factory also.

will1569reptile

Here are pics just took them there in dark so lets see how they look

Midnight_EG

Well she has Type R lips and grill anyway!

Get rid of the banner on the windshield :pac:

will1569reptile

Ah i knew it haha
Are you serious i love the sun strip got it the other day but everyone hates it.

So checked prices in icetronix €139 for tenzo r 55m springs and €99 for fitting.

Oh and what type of fogs should i get? if i was to get

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

Ah i knew it haha
Are you serious i love the sun strip got it the other day but everyone hates it.

Sunstrip takes away from the car! :eek:

will1569reptile wrote: »

So checked prices in icetronix €139 for tenzo r 55m springs and €99 for fitting.

They charged me €120 2 years ago on my EG Civic

will1569reptile wrote: »

Oh and what type of fogs should i get? if i was to get

Square fogs are the only fogs that suit the pre-facelift EK's to be honest...I'll be getting my facelift ones for my EK soon though

will1569reptile

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Sunstrip takes away from the car! :eek:


They charged me €120 2 years ago on my EG Civic


Square fogs are the only fogs that suit the pre-facelift EK's to be honest...I'll be getting my facelift ones for my EK soon though

Weres the best place to get the fogs and what am i asking for when i order them?
do you think i should just go to mcg and tell them what im looking for and thel get them?

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

Weres the best place to get the fogs and what am i asking for when i order them?
do you think i should just go to mcg and tell them what im looking for and thel get them?

Get yourself onto the facebook page for 32Tuning.com, he'll sort you out with Fogs

omb0wyn5ehpij9

I would put that money towards a set of Recaro's

will1569reptile

BDJW wrote: »

I would put that money towards a set of Recaro's

there so dear doh when u think about the rails and harness that you have to buy.

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

there so dear doh when u think about the rails and harness that you have to buy.

You can get lucky and get EK rails with them...and you don't need harnesses.

will1569reptile

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Get yourself onto the facebook page for 32Tuning.com, he'll sort you out with Fogs

Just went onto the webpage seems to be down when i go into exterior styling.

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

Just went onto the webpage seems to be down when i go into exterior styling.

That's why I said facebook page...here...http://www.facebook.com/32tuning

omb0wyn5ehpij9

will1569reptile wrote: »

Just went onto the webpage seems to be down when i go into exterior styling.

Kev's page got hacked around Christmas and he hasn't sort the whole site out since

will1569reptile wrote: »

there so dear doh when u think about the rails and harness that you have to buy.

Recaro's have come down in price a lot. They will make a MASSIVE difference to the car. You don't need harnesses for them.
And if they don't come with EK rails, but come with DC2 rails, they are very easily made to fit. 3 of the 4 holes line up, and you just need to drill a tiny hole in the 4th corner

projectgtr

Personally id start with the free(ish) mods remove the banner and oven bake the lights and do the DIY EK9 light job, it totally transforms the front end plus its really cheap and easy to do.

Next i would get my hands on a secondhand set of recaros, personally id stay away from Type R red ones, EVO ones are dirt cheap at the minute.you should get a set for the money you have.

Next i would buy a good quality Axle back exhaust, you will be suprised what you can get , i got a spoon street for 70euro , even a standard EK9 exhaust will give you a nice change in not without attracting the wrong attention

Last thing get yourself over to EK9.org theres lots of info over there for everything EK


Did you buy that EK from a lad on DTD??

Graham_B18C

Ah Recaros are still very pricey. You'd be looking at a good 500 quid for a clean second had pair

Edit: the Evo ones are a fair bit cheaper alright. Lovely seat too

Midnight_EG

Graham_B18C wrote: »

Ah Recaros are still very pricey. You'd be looking at a good 500 quid for a clean second had pair

I've seen them as low as 250 a pair for Evo and Supra Recaros...not only Type R Honda's have Recaros :P

will1569reptile

Midnight_EG wrote: »

That's why I said facebook page...here...http://www.facebook.com/32tuning

what do i ask him for? like what do i tell him about my car or does that matter

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

what do i ask him for? like what do i tell him about my car or does that matter

Just say you're looking for foglights for a pre-facelift EK Civic, tell him Nick sent you

projectgtr

will1569reptile wrote: »

what do i ask him for? like what do i tell him about my car or does that matter

tell him you want prefacelift fogs, he prob has two sets if so id go with the DEPO ones they are glass and very well made

heres the DEPO ones on mine

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Graham_B18C wrote: »

Ah Recaros are still very pricey. You'd be looking at a good 500 quid for a clean second had pair

You can pick up clean pairs for 400 euro these days, or even 350 if you look hard enough

projectgtr

BDJW wrote: »

You can pick up clean pairs for 400 euro these days, or even 350 if you look hard enough

even lower if you stay away from OEM "R" seats like the EVOs seen mint ones go for 250 for full interior

Midnight_EG

BDJW wrote: »

You can pick up clean pairs for 400 euro these days, or even 350 if you look hard enough

I found two Recaros from a Supra...completely mint condition in a crashed Supra in Cork...unfortunately I didn't have the cash on me but...€200 for them!

Also...€300

will1569reptile

projectgtr wrote: »

tell him you want prefacelift fogs, he prob has two sets if so id go with the DEPO ones they are glass and very well made

heres the DEPO ones on mine

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Just say you're looking for foglights for a pre-facelift EK Civic, tell him Nick sent you

Sent him pm there to his sales email.
How much did u spend on the fogs?

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

Sent him pm there to his sales email.
How much did u spend on the fogs?

I think ProjectGTR's came with his car from Japan...can't quite remember (Correct me please Anto :P)

I'll be spending around €120 I think for mine from Kev (32Tuning).

will1569reptile

Midnight_EG wrote: »

I think ProjectGTR's came with his car from Japan...can't quite remember (Correct me please Anto :P)

I'll be spending around €120 I think for mine from Kev (32Tuning).

Wow that much? could i not go to like red power motorsport in ballycullen i think there like €40 or are they just crap.

He has a stall in fairyhouse market and sells lods of stuff. you can get pair recaros off himm for €420 with harness

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

Wow that much? could i not go to like red power motorsport in ballycullen i think there like €40 or are they just crap.

He has a stall in fairyhouse market and sells lods of stuff. you can get pair recaros off himm for €420 with harness

I bought my car off him...and proceeded to rip out everything he put in it except the carbon fiber bits!


The only stuff I'd buy off him are his carbon fiber pieces and exhaust parts too...the Recaro's are also fake...very fake

will1569reptile

Kev emailed me back depo fogs €140
and lowering springs from €150 he said hel make a list of posible ones i could get.?

What do yous tink about the fogs?

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

Kev emailed me back depo fogs €140
and lowering springs from €150 he said hel make a list of posible ones i could get.?

What do yous tink about the fogs?

Grand price for fogs in all fairness...and the springs are grand too...you'll get a better brand than Icetronix give (Tenzo R), that's for sure!


Did he say anything to you about fitting or...?

projectgtr

Midnight_EG wrote: »

I found two Recaros from a Supra...completely mint condition in a crashed Supra in Cork...unfortunately I didn't have the cash on me but...€200 for them!

Also...€300

think their sold

will1569reptile wrote: »

Sent him pm there to his sales email.
How much did u spend on the fogs?

Got them as a present , but they are DEPO the exact ones Kev in 32tuning sells, it think they are around the 140 mark, so you could get the fogs and re-spray your headlights this would totally change your front end, then you still have a few quid to get a decent axle back

Midnight_EG

Only showing the price man ^ :pac:

will1569reptile

Midnight_EG wrote: »

I bought my car off him...and proceeded to rip out everything he put in it except the carbon fiber bits!


The only stuff I'd buy off him are his carbon fiber pieces and exhaust parts too...the Recaro's are also fake...very fake

I thought they would be since hes like Chinese or Japanese not being racist at all.
he has a whole exahust system for €250

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

I thought they would be since hes like Chinese or Japanese not being racist at all.
he has a whole exahust system for €250

That whole system is perfect actually...but it's a 2.5 inch diameter, which will do you no favours at all


I have that exact exhaust system...well...two of them, sitting in my shed :P

projectgtr

will1569reptile wrote: »

Wow that much? could i not go to like red power motorsport in ballycullen i think there like €40 or are they just crap.

read up on the fogs, either get OEM or DEPO i wouldnt touch anything else tbh

Midnight_EG

projectgtr wrote: »

read up on the fogs, either get OEM or DEPO i wouldnt touch anything else tbh

By OEM he means Stanley...don't go asking Honda though, their prices are extortion!

will1569reptile

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Grand price for fogs in all fairness...and the springs are grand too...you'll get a better brand than Icetronix give (Tenzo R), that's for sure!


Did he say anything to you about fitting or...?

No i only asked him there/

cool so these are things i think ill do .lower springs.Fogs.then angel lights,then tinted windows the exhaust system.

Graham_B18C

will1569reptile wrote: »

No i only asked him there/

cool so these are things i think ill do are: remove sunstrip, lower springs.Fogs.then angel lights,then tinted windows the exhaust system.

FYP

Midnight_EG

will1569reptile wrote: »

No i only asked him there/

cool so these are things i think ill do .lower springs.Fogs.then angel lights,then tinted windows the exhaust system.

Trust me when I say the exhaust system Red Power sells is too loud...here it is on my EG Civic...sounded the exact same when I had it on my EK, which I swapped out for a Spoon backbox with a stainless steel straight-through system to the manifold behind it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5vPGmOhhrQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQfrHxXEPm4

I enjoyed the noise on both my cars...but got too loud and pissed me off way too much!


Get rid of your sunstrip too!

projectgtr

will1569reptile wrote: »

No i only asked him there/

cool so these are things i think ill do .lower springs.Fogs.then angel lights,then tinted windows the exhaust system.

Awh man dont do the angel eye lights trust me darkened lights on yours would be sweet

will1569reptile

projectgtr wrote: »

Awh man dont do the angel eye lights trust me darkened lights on yours would be sweet

Really? how do i darken them i seen someone write about puting in oven?
any ideas