Coilovers and other assorted questions...
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OK so Im officially in the import scene. I picked up a 99 Si with 14000 miles (
) a week ago. So as soon as I picked her up the thoughts of mods started flowing through my head. So I was under the assumption that CAI was a pretty simple deal but GSR_Haxor was speaking of removing the bumper etc. hmm... That makes me wonder. Whats the extent of that and I took a look at the Short Ram ones by AEM and I dont see how that would be very involved at all. any help would be appreciated.
Second question. So I wanna lower the car a little bit (1.5 maybe) so I start looking at coilovers. These are kinda confusing to me as well. I know that some of them arent REALLY coilovers. And from the looks of it those fake ones are the ones I could afford. I had always thought of Skunk2 as a decent brand name but Ive heard nothing but bad reviews of their stuff. So what setup would be appropriate. Its a daily driver and wont see a whole lot of track action. mainly the daily commute and a little cruising on the weekends. I would like the adjustability but am alittle wary of the bouncy ride that I keep hearing about. I hear its solved by pairing the coilovers with aftermarkets like Konis. Also how difficult of an install is it. Ive always worked on domestics but I cant see how it would be a big change suspension wise. Anything Im overlooking? Again experience and advice is greatly appreciated.
Third and final question. This is kind of a two parter. Supercharging.
So the JRSC looks pretty neat. But I have to wonder about my nice new Honda warranty. What does a supercharger do for a warranty. I would imagine as soon as you install the sc you might as well burn the warranty. Anyone have exp with that? And how about reliability. anyone have a supercharged b-series that has run reliably for years? I dont wanna ruin my car for a couple dozen hp.
Well thats it. Overall Im smitten with this car and love the thoughts of making even better. But Im pretty ignorant about it and need to be confident Im making reasonable choices with what Im doing to her. Thanks alot and Im chompin at the bit for the responses to this!!!
) a week ago. So as soon as I picked her up the thoughts of mods started flowing through my head. So I was under the assumption that CAI was a pretty simple deal but GSR_Haxor was speaking of removing the bumper etc. hmm... That makes me wonder. Whats the extent of that and I took a look at the Short Ram ones by AEM and I dont see how that would be very involved at all. any help would be appreciated.Second question. So I wanna lower the car a little bit (1.5 maybe) so I start looking at coilovers. These are kinda confusing to me as well. I know that some of them arent REALLY coilovers. And from the looks of it those fake ones are the ones I could afford. I had always thought of Skunk2 as a decent brand name but Ive heard nothing but bad reviews of their stuff. So what setup would be appropriate. Its a daily driver and wont see a whole lot of track action. mainly the daily commute and a little cruising on the weekends. I would like the adjustability but am alittle wary of the bouncy ride that I keep hearing about. I hear its solved by pairing the coilovers with aftermarkets like Konis. Also how difficult of an install is it. Ive always worked on domestics but I cant see how it would be a big change suspension wise. Anything Im overlooking? Again experience and advice is greatly appreciated.
Third and final question. This is kind of a two parter. Supercharging.
So the JRSC looks pretty neat. But I have to wonder about my nice new Honda warranty. What does a supercharger do for a warranty. I would imagine as soon as you install the sc you might as well burn the warranty. Anyone have exp with that? And how about reliability. anyone have a supercharged b-series that has run reliably for years? I dont wanna ruin my car for a couple dozen hp.
Well thats it. Overall Im smitten with this car and love the thoughts of making even better. But Im pretty ignorant about it and need to be confident Im making reasonable choices with what Im doing to her. Thanks alot and Im chompin at the bit for the responses to this!!!
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Cold air is what you want. Honestly the bumper didnt have to be removed but it made the install go smoothly. I think it is only this much of an ass pain in the integra.
Here is good instructions for the SI... not to hard really. I did it with like a total of 3 tools and 2hrs time.
http://students.db.erau.edu/~lazersos/car/civic_cai.html
Here is good instructions for the SI... not to hard really. I did it with like a total of 3 tools and 2hrs time.
http://students.db.erau.edu/~lazersos/car/civic_cai.html
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Originally posted by skylark72
So I was under the assumption that CAI was a pretty simple deal but GSR_Haxor was speaking of removing the bumper etc. hmm... That makes me wonder. Whats the extent of that and I took a look at the Short Ram ones by AEM and I dont see how that would be very involved at all. any help would be appreciated.
Originally posted by skylark72
So I was under the assumption that CAI was a pretty simple deal but GSR_Haxor was speaking of removing the bumper etc. hmm... That makes me wonder. Whats the extent of that and I took a look at the Short Ram ones by AEM and I dont see how that would be very involved at all. any help would be appreciated.
Originally posted by "Someone"
Second question. So I wanna lower the car a little bit (1.5 maybe) so I start looking at coilovers. These are kinda confusing to me as well. I know that some of them arent REALLY coilovers. And from the looks of it those fake ones are the ones I could afford. I had always thought of Skunk2 as a decent brand name but Ive heard nothing but bad reviews of their stuff. So what setup would be appropriate. Its a daily driver and wont see a whole lot of track action. mainly the daily commute and a little cruising on the weekends. I would like the adjustability but am alittle wary of the bouncy ride that I keep hearing about. I hear its solved by pairing the coilovers with aftermarkets like Konis. Also how difficult of an install is it. Ive always worked on domestics but I cant see how it would be a big change suspension wise. Anything Im overlooking? Again experience and advice is greatly appreciated.
Second question. So I wanna lower the car a little bit (1.5 maybe) so I start looking at coilovers. These are kinda confusing to me as well. I know that some of them arent REALLY coilovers. And from the looks of it those fake ones are the ones I could afford. I had always thought of Skunk2 as a decent brand name but Ive heard nothing but bad reviews of their stuff. So what setup would be appropriate. Its a daily driver and wont see a whole lot of track action. mainly the daily commute and a little cruising on the weekends. I would like the adjustability but am alittle wary of the bouncy ride that I keep hearing about. I hear its solved by pairing the coilovers with aftermarkets like Konis. Also how difficult of an install is it. Ive always worked on domestics but I cant see how it would be a big change suspension wise. Anything Im overlooking? Again experience and advice is greatly appreciated.
I dont know much about warranty stuff Ive never had a car with a warranty...
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Originally posted by 93ex
contact me if you want a test drive with the eibachs.
Originally posted by 93ex
contact me if you want a test drive with the eibachs.
but Im in Illinois and I think you might get tired driving on up.
Well Ive been looking at the Ground Controls. I really do need the adjustability as it snows up here in the winter. *sigh* so I cant leave it dropped or Ill be plowing the interstate. The eibachs you mentioned... Im assuming those are just lower springs and not really addjustable?
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as far as superchargers and other mods---it is federal law that any part that has a CARB number and is emissions legal cannot void the factory warranty of your car....but you might fight with the dealer on it anyway and have to take it to court where it could become a question of if it was installed and maintained properly and so on.....
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