Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

[kptn82]

I have been waiting to register for this forum for the past 2 weeks, and alas, finally allowed to post.

This is the 06' Civic we bought recently from a dealer, came with a few mods already
- Reverse Sensor
- Leather trim,
- Starcorp Racing 18" rims with 225/40/18 Nankang tyres.

My questions to all esepcially JaCe and Dmx as you two have done some nice mods is

Music
Jace - what's the OEM HU's like hook up to aftermarket amplifiers and speakers. Is it worth it?

I am looking to install an amp and 2 new set of speakers, looking at these for front speakers
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&ih=009

and either one of these as the amp
http://www.lifestylestore.com.au/pro...c8404-kenwood/

http://www.lifestylestore.com.au/pro...cx40d-kenwood/

Where did you get your stuff installed? I was quoted something like $350 for just those at Lifestyle!

Lights
I bought some DiamondVisions from ebay, but i've read that they get really hot and not good, should i swap them for HIDs?

Tinting
What's a good % for a silver Civic? I want 20-25% but i don't know what that's like sitting inside, and or what type of color? Dark blue or Blackish?

Thanks guys

[black8thgen]

ill help you out with lights as im not so experienced in other areas you need so..

DiamondVisions - yes people have complained the philips bulbs do overheat and get way too hot for the glass casing (technical material escapes me). You dont necessarily need to go for a HID conversion kit, theres a trader here (LiquidSound), they sell MTEC halogen bulbs for a really good price and their great quality. heres a link:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53885

hope that helped a bit.

[kptn82]

as promised, some photos - however they're taken from Carsales as i am a bit lazy taking new ones, they look better than my photography skills anyway.

[markCivicVti]

those mtec bulbs are pooh crap. I've got a set. Not even as bright as stock. Imo.

[black8thgen]

oh really? phew... i was planning on getting some because my narva parkers arent white/blue enough... looks like ill get the euroline ones off ebay then...

[black8thgen]

btw, could someone tell me which offset is perfect for a set of 18x8 or 18x7.5 rims and a 1-2" drop? i don't want to roll any guards or anything so yeah..

cheers

[LD_Mart]

about +43 to +55
Wont really matter to much

[black8thgen]

ahh i see, thanks.

[jem.142]

hey guys, im new on the block so thought id post up my car




Mods:
- Simota SRI (heat soak bla bla dont really care sounds awesome!)
- Mugen Replica Lip Kit (doesn't everyone?)
- 18" Warwic Premium Mesh (235/40/18 tires scrub like no tomorrow)
- Tint (is a must)
- OEM Style Weather Shield Replica (not a fan of the mugen ones)

[markCivicVti]

Welcome jem.

Nah, SRIs are ok! I've got a Zero-1000 TopFuel SRI.

[tmy]

Welcome Jem.

FD looks the goods

[tonz]

well there 20's and its been lowered a bit... but cant lower coilovers all the way due to scrubbing lol..

And not gettin a lip kit.. I have a little suprise coming Thanks to my importer. lol and its not a Type R kit :P

amurray so who is your importer...i can't believe no one in the forum hasn't asked yet? LOL