22 replies to this topic

[JU5TIN]

Hey all my name is Justin I live in north San Gabriel, 9 miles from DTLA and own a '87 CRX Si
i am a noob to car mods but know what some things mean but not all things
(i.e. i had to look up what DOHC stood for)

I was wanting to know where to start on modding my ride

also i wanted to know if the story i have to tell can be an experience that i had or if it had to be a scary story involving ghosts?

peace
JT

Edited by JU5TIN, 01 May 2007 - 10:47 PM.

[bobdragster]

So you read the rules then?

Haha, good.

Start with suspension.

[1stGenRex]

OH SHIT!!! THIS MAY BE AN RPR 1ST!!!!!!


someone who just signed up didnt have to be told to tell a ghost story!!!


but he still didnt read the FAQ

I started with the suspension (front and rear swaybars, rear coilovers, front strut tower bar, then i added a cam. once I get my head back from getting built I'll throw on the cam gear i have and the webber carbs...or maybe sooner...

[DEIVIONCRX]

wheels/tires, suspension probably the eazyest and most dramatic mods.

[RARECRX]

^^^ I would agree, well actually start out with what needs addressing first I.E. proper maintenance to make sure you are "A ok."

But yeah most likely the suspension is all wore out and spongy and makes for some killer body roll, Tighten it up suspension wise, and it will show you truly what these cars EXCEL at..

WELCOME TO THE 1/gen crx, 3/gen civic bible!!

[RFL85CRXSI]

Hahaha, apparently I started in the compleate opposite way on the Dx.... Si head swap and carb devac! Then I went to swapping out the painted '85 interior to a fresh '87 interior... Still havent gotten around to the suspention or brakes, lol!

[JU5TIN]

Thanks
limited budget, front or rear first,
and what is most important sway bars, coil overs, or strut tower bar

also should i invest in wheels and tires?


JT

[redrex]

Thanks
limited budget, front or rear first,
and what is most important sway bars, coil overs, or strut tower bar

also should i invest in wheels and tires?
JT

just get it running good then worry about the rest. sespention should be the first thing after that but buy the regcoils unless you plan on dropping it alot. then wheels and tires. the rest is all the fun stuff. i think

[bobdragster]

Thanks
limited budget, front or rear first,
and what is most important sway bars, coil overs, or strut tower bar

also should i invest in wheels and tires?
JT

FRONT FIRST! But do it as evenly as you can, here's what I suggest on a limited budget:

In this order

1) Tokico Illumina's on all corners
2) Good tires, no need for "nice" wheels on a limited budget, put the money that you were going to put into wheels and put it in tires.
3) Rear coil overs
4) Torsion bars
5) Front sway bar and front strut bar
6) Rear sway bar and rear strut bar
7) Brake swap!

[rollz87civic]

^^^^+1

[1stGenRex]

1st mod....






sorry, I just had to...

[JU5TIN]

cool cool

i mean i do live in asia central

San Gabriel

Edited by JU5TIN, 02 May 2007 - 12:11 AM.

[JU5TIN]

should i buy the shocks from a store near me or online?

also one of the forum members JDM MotorSports
is selling some for the 3gen civic are those the right ones?
Tokico Illuminas 5way Adjustables, 3rd gen Civics

Edited by JU5TIN, 02 May 2007 - 12:23 AM.

[DEIVIONCRX]

Id probably start first with a good Tune-Up.

Spark Plugs(NGK V-power)
Spark Plug Wires (NGK)
Distrubitor Cap and Rotor
Oil and Filter Change
Tranny Fluid Drain and Fill
Fuel Filter
Drain and Fill Radiator/Coolant
New Thermostat
Valve Adjustment
Any leaking gaskets
Timing Belt and Tensioner(OEM Honda)
Water Pump
New Rotors, Pads, Drums, Shoes, Wheel Cylinders, and Bleed the brakes.
New Struts/Shock Absorbers
Upgrade and Replace Ground Wires
New Battery Cables
Lower Ball joints and new Tie Rod ends(Alignment aftewards)

All of that should get you back to 99%, Then you can start on the performance mods.

Good Intake system or drop in filter
Header, Better flowing Exhaust
Upgraded Springs, Torsion bars
Replace worn out supension bushings
Upgraded swaybars and Endlinks
Wheels/Tires
Maybe some motor work or a D16A1/ZC motor swap.

[mesean13]

Come on guys! Where to start!

1.. CHECK THE ENTIRE CAR FOR RUST!!!!! (Fix or discard)

2.. Normal maintenance(Oil and filter, air filter , plugs, flush and new coolant, tranny fluid, fuel filter, etc.)