1999 Civic or 1996 Integra?

[dougie_504]

Yeah get the Civic. And if you wanna do a VTEC swap it's already got the wiring

[act_gooner]

I would shop around a bit more or keep saving because I would prefer an Integra.
Here is another Civic in the ACT for a good price.

http://www.allclassifieds.com.au/ac/...vcid=122325798

Personally I would keep shopping for a better Integra, which is actually what I am doing.

[Avalon Shotkicker]

We ended up buying the Integra, for $5100

Edit: We did have a detailed look at the car, and during the test drive, it drove perfectly.

[slimx]

Integra all the way mate!!!!

[act_gooner]

Mad buy!

[dougie_504]

Nice work. Definitely a good looking car.

Got any plans for it? Mods?

Personally I love the way they look without the rear spoiler...the DC's are a bit sleek to have a spoiler IMO.

[Avalon Shotkicker]

Got any plans for it? Mods?

Personally I love the way they look without the rear spoiler...the DC's are a bit sleek to have a spoiler IMO.

As I'm only in year 12 this year, and work as a casual, I might just delete the spoiler and tune the B18B for low-end torque, as well as fix the superficial scratches and dents that happen to cars of this age.

But later on (when I get my full licence, and get into uni (I want to study mechanical engineering)), I might put in a turbo, and/or a new engine (perhaps a K20A front-cut if funds permit).

I don't plan to rice this car up, (even though it has a set of Momo rims and a spoiler), and am definitely not going to do burnouts outside Maccas (it's a VS Commodore thing).

[dougie_504]

Commowhores are for commowhores <lol>


What's your budget for the engine work? Or not really set one?

I really like the idea of fixing up the body. I think the external appearance of a car really says a lot about a person and how they relate to their vehicle. I'm almost against full resprays though, because I know a lot of people who do them just to cover small damage or because they want a change of colour, but a new spray job only lasts until the first scratch anyway <lol>

As for the engine I think a swap would be better before you go turbo due to insurance reasons mostly...I dunno what it's like for you but my friend who's 24 just got an Audi Quattro turbo and his insurance is $5000 per year...hardly worth it I reckon, but it might be different for you.

And with the tune it might not really be worth getting it dyno tuned if it's not yet modified very much and you're thinking of swapping the engine or going turbo - just do the tuning all in one go maybe, to prevent spending money repeatedly. Has the car got I/H/E already?

[jeffreymui]

I thought 96 dc dun hv abs brakes? Correct me if I'm wrong

[Avalon Shotkicker]

I thought 96 dc dun hv abs brakes? Correct me if I'm wrong

I think it might have been an option, but I'm unsure of that. It says it has on the Carsales site, but it could've been posted automatically on the listing.

I'd still rather have the sunroof (I'm 6' and still growing).

Commowhores are for commowhores <lol>


What's your budget for the engine work? Or not really set one?

I really like the idea of fixing up the body. I think the external appearance of a car really says a lot about a person and how they relate to their vehicle. I'm almost against full resprays though, because I know a lot of people who do them just to cover small damage or because they want a change of colour, but a new spray job only lasts until the first scratch anyway <lol>

As for the engine I think a swap would be better before you go turbo due to insurance reasons mostly...I dunno what it's like for you but my friend who's 24 just got an Audi Quattro turbo and his insurance is $5000 per year...hardly worth it I reckon, but it might be different for you.

And with the tune it might not really be worth getting it dyno tuned if it's not yet modified very much and you're thinking of swapping the engine or going turbo - just do the tuning all in one go maybe, to prevent spending money repeatedly. Has the car got I/H/E already?

I'm unsure if I/H/E has been added, but if not, I will add them. I'm not sure if I'm going to do the turbo/swap, but if I do, it won't be for a few years (when I can get a stable part-time job), or at least until something major (engine part/gearbox) dies.

I won't do a full respray, but might do a few touch-ups (if I can afford a good-quality one), otherwise, I'll wait until the engine swap.

I might be doing motor restoration and maintenance courses at TAFE as well.