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Hmmm...I guess it depends on whether you prefer looks over EVERYTHING else...hehehe
16s would be a bit on the tiny side for the new Civics, IMO 19s are a minimum to fill teh guards but whatever floats your boat. Theres a member on here (visconti) with 19s on his NHBP FD1 & it looks dead sexy:
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3.../IMG_0643e.jpg
Have a look around and see what you'll be happy with (price/comfort/ride/looks). Just don't be too hasty in making a decision & you better post some pics when you do get the new shoes :)
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Thats one awesome looking civic!!
One thing that would dictate how large I go would be the suspension issues related to it.
I'd prefer not to change the stock sussies. So by lowering it by a couple of inches it's going to be noticably more uncomfortable especially with 17s? Then again I might not notice it as I've driven an el piece 'o crap for almost 4 yrs.
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It all depends on what suspension you go for. Naturally riding on 19" rubber will be harsher than 16", but you can compensate a bit by going with a quality coilover setup or some really good shocks and springs to suit your comfort.
I'm not familiar with civics but I'm sure you'll find heaps on info in the civic section on who's tried what...& ask them how they like it :cool:
A few more member pics:
Owner: dmx
Wheel size: 18"
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...t/DSCF1066.jpg
Owner: Aco3n
Wheel size: 18"
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/7365/disp109ie6.jpg
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Ok, so I thought I'd bump my intro thread as my car is nearing delivery.
I have a question... the car with the extras we got was 27k. We paid a 2k deposit. And it's getting close to the stage where I have to get the car loan (we're pre-approved). Now we're probably gonna have about 4k cash to go towards the car before we get the loan (so.. would only need a 21k loan).
The exterior of the civic is stock vti (no lip kit/alloys/anything). I am SOOOO tempted to take out the 24/25k loan instead so that I can use the extra cash for a full painted and fitted mugen (it might be replica .. meh) body kit. Thats all 4 lips and the rear spoiler. Also included are foglights and mugen grille. And lower it while I'm at it... tho it will still be living with the stock steelies for a bit. It'll cost 2.7k all up.
We're planning on having the car for a very long time to come (either buy my wifey a small hatch later and i keep a riced civic... or wifey gets riced civic and i get new larger sedan later).
What would you guys do in my shoes? Should I take the smaller loan, and only get the bodykit in a yr or two (if I ever get to it)... or should I go ahead and get the bodykit fitted within a week or two of having the car? (But will have larger loan to repay) ;)
This is what the kit looks like.
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/5...2537gw4.th.jpg
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7...8514ae4.th.jpg
