civic

[tots]

mga sir/madam
newbie question. my car is a 93 esi, all stock.planning to give a new look and basic makeover.where should i start? thanks and more power lurk:

tots

[edzzz]

are you for show or go?

if your show, first thing to do are
paint, you might want to change paint already since its
somehow aged
mags, very important pogi factor
momo steering wheel/shift knobs
sparco pedals
at pag marami ka talaga budget,
try body kits
Bilstein shocks,
headers
leather seat cover
brembo brakes

[wrecker]

new look, so basically "show" side

- paint job (pearl anyone?) ;-)
- 15" wheels
- lowering springs
- sparco interiors (steering wheels, knob, pedals, seats)
- ICE (HU, seps, subs, amps, dvd, the works)
- a bombshell on the passenger seat

[ssaloon]

a new paint job would do wonders! get a rare, but inconspicuous color IMO ;)

[Ungas]

Originally posted by wrecker
...a bombshell on the passenger seat...

This what I like! :D

Your souped up vehicle will just pose as a background if you have this option.

[karlbo]

hmmmm....

-paint job
-lowerings
-full exhaust
-intake
-interiors(isip ka ng motiff)
tsaka mo lagay yung momo steering wheels, shift knobs, bucket seats, TV
-mags

hehehe medyo unti unti para di biglaan ang gastos pero kung may budget ka talaga.. ayusin mo na...

[tots]

thank guys. got limited budget so paint job+ rims lang muna. can you suggest which color. stock was maroon planning to change. where and how much?

[ssaloon]

gun metal grey always looks good for me :D

pero relative kasi eh... daming pagpipilian na kulay. you will always have the last say since auto mo yan. magkano ba budget mo sa paint job?

[tots]

20-25 k for the paint and 20-25 fot rims, basta total budget ko is 50k ayos nb yun? magkano pala bayad change color sa LTO, and how long processing? second hand rim OK narin sakin because of budget constraint. any suggestions? pls. keep it posted. thanks

[ian_rex]

just like you, i own rather a 96 civic. but first, let us consider what the other gurus have advised you. i agree with them.

it really depends on what you need. if i were on your shoes, (assuming that the budget is infinite), i'd start with the engine first.(same engine)

1. intake / exhaust upgrade
2. port and polish for the camshafts, etc.
3. ecu and fuel system upgrades
4. turbo (of course, intercooler)
5. NOS anyone?
6. Brake upgrades, change drum ones to all disc, ventillated cross-drilled.
7. Suspension & tire upgrades
8. Paint jobs & body kits
9. Entertainment (DVD Head Units with LCD, bose speakers, amps, etc.).

i'm more inclined to performance than looks really.