Alrighty, all of you men (and ladies too) out there...a girl needs a little help.
I recently just got a promotion with my job so I'm going to be doing a little saving up for my integra- mods and such. What would be the first thing I should get?
I already have tinted windows, muffler, strut bar, short shifter, and a cold air intake.
Side note on the intake: I've noticed that it's not holding to its name. Instead of being cool, the intake itself is getting a little too warm. Is that normal?
Anyhoo, I'd like my car to look and sound nice. Real nice. Possibly fast, but that might take a little saving and Iwant things done now! How much would a good, not complicated paint job cost and who should I go to? I've given up on my un-reliable friend who would only charge me $300 as long as I provided the paint.
I'm currently making a wishlist for myself so I need help with any mods suggestions you all may have (i.e. websites to check out, prices, etc).
I'd like to get lowering springs and an actual exhaust system going and if I ever make my mind about it, a bodykit. I have MTX 10" subs and an MTX amp but currently have stock speakers. Should I get clear corners? Carbon fiber corners?
Again, please gimme a path to head down and add to my wishlist!
I'm a girl too and currently in the same situation. I have an Integra, which has 17" black racing rims and an exhaust. I had a nice system until I decided to blow 4 speakers. I'm always looking for something to put on my car next. Everyone is trying to tell me, get this or get that. The only thing I can tell you is that you should get exactly what you want for your car. It doesn't matter what anyone else likes, it's your car and it should make YOU happy! Good luck and keep an update on your car!!!
if i were you, i'd skip the body kit, all of them basically look like ass and you will just get made fun of for having it
what year is your car? if it is 94-97, you can go to www.autosonic.com and get the all amber bumper lenses. If its 98-01, i'd keep the stock bumper lights in there. clear corners may look alright in the daytime, but when you turn your lights on at night, they look like complete ass
also what color is your car?
i think you should first lower the car properly ( springs, struts, and a camber kit) and then get a good wheel/tire package. i'd recommend going with 16". it fits the integra perfect. then go with a complete cat-back exhaust system. after that you could get a header/high-flow cat combo, or save up and turbo for some serious power.
basically it comes down to your preferences and what YOU want YOUR car to look/sound/perform. hope some of that info helps. and i ***STRONGLY*** recommend you to use the search button. a lot of questions have been asked like this before and you can find a lot of useful material. good luck with your car
also don't just buy lowering springs because they will put too much pressure on your stock shocks. might as well get springs and shocks, or coil overs.
I don't see the point of getting it to go fast, unless you are going to put it on the track. speeding is illegal. I think getting it to ride better (suspension) is good, and a stereo you can be satisfied with.
Cold air intake piping will get warm because of heat soak. Fortunately, the air moves quickly enough that it wont be affected too much by the heat.
If you get an exhaust setup (much recommended), look at GReddy, Comptech, DC Sports, and RS*R. I'm partial to the GReddy Evo2 (I have the original Evo), but the RS*R EX Mag has a sleeper look with a nice tone. If you're gonna do a catback replacement, I'd also look at just doing the header and cat while you're down there. DC Sports and get a good universal cat. And for the love of god, DONT get a test pipe.
Something that will make your ride more enjoyable would be some entry level full coilovers. I recommend the Tein SS or BASIC systems for your needs. They're not too harsh, but improve the ride and allow for some adjustability.
Integras look surprisingly good stock, and most body kits look incredibly bad. If you must add some flair, I'd recommend looking at an OEM body kit replica, and some Rota wheels (16" Slipstreams, Grids, and Sub Zeros look good on integras). This, combined with a 1.5 inch drop, looks very VERY good.
I wouldn't worry too much about a new clutch unless you NEED one. The stock one is fine for most street applications.
And you'd be surprised how much better painting your stock turn signals amber looks than clear corners.
Cold air intake piping will get warm because of heat soak. Fortunately, the air moves quickly enough that it wont be affected too much by the heat.
True. Seeing as you (the thread starter, that is) live in Maryland, I can tell you for a fact that any intake is going to be hot to the touch this time of year. Hell, it'll still be warm in the winter.
Remember, that intake is sucking ~90 degree air from outside (seeing as it's august) versus the 160-some degree air in the engine bay. In this scenario, 90 degree air is pretty "cold."
you gotta save up, figure out what you want after shoppin around - internet, magazines, stores,
it's never to early to think about a scheme or maybe a manufacturer you like the best, and please don't skimp on a paint job. tegrachic was right it should make you happy
i'm just sayin i spent a lot of time checking out peoples rides before i started slappin on parts, so do your thing,... don't rice it, and you should be good
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Idono about the rest of these guys but there are nice body kits out there on the market. I always liked the Bomex kit and the OEM lip kit or WW lip kit. I have the JP lip kit that I had imported from Japan and its full polyurethane. I like it.
JDM is the new rice, and once all these guys come to the conclusion that there is no way in hell there car will be JDM unless its right hand drive then dont listen to them
I give props to any car that looks CLEAN and not RICE.
change the chips,rebulit the engine,install large piston,racing cam,adjustable pully,......ton of studs you can do it,at the end,it depend ,what do you like,the look,or more power.........i hope it will help you
Rice is rice. There is no "new rice", and stock parts don't even come close to the definition of "rice."
There is no way there will ever be COOL rice. Rice sucks and that's what I am trying to steer clear of. My wench is gonna look clean and sound nice. :holla:
Thanks all for your help. I'm really excited about doing this. It's gonna take a little bit of time to collect money and all, but dammit it will be done.
tegrachic - it's always great to have other chicas who are doing the same thing. Maybe we can pose for each others cars? Even though I agree with you (and everyone else who said it) my personal preference is not enough for me. I need something to go by - a model so-to-speak, ya know? Not looking for something to copy part-for-part but for ideas.
KAUAI KANE = Okay, picture this: black stock integra with previously mentioned mods. The paint is scuffed in some spots and a few little dents from where I was hit-and-run and the driver's side turn signal is dangling and the plastic part is missing. Oh yeah. Hotness coming through. Your advice about dropping it and such is a good idea and I'll more than likely go for that first.
I do actually have chips that give it an extra like 9 HP or something, I don't remember, but I took it out because it was sucking a lot of gas and couldn't afford to get gas every other day. When the chip was in there though I did however go to Pep Boys and purchase some turbo-juice then filled the tank with high octane fuel. Got a NICE jump with speed there. Was fun driving down I-95
I'll definately use the search option because I have more questions. Mostly about lowering and coilovers and the difference, blah blah blah. But I'll look around before asking.
I went with Neuspeed sport springs which have a progressive spring rate. It's a nice comfortable stock like ride.
Progressive spring rates are geared toward comfort. Linear rates are stiffer and ideal for a track suspension setup. Don't just buy a setup, research a little. Also you get what you pay for.
Also I'm a fan of urethane bushings myself. All my shock/shifter bushings are urethane, feels real nice IMO.
Okay...little confused here. I looked in the search link about coilovers and shocks/springs but I couldn't find anything that would tell me the difference between the two. The only thing that turned up were people asking what brand of coilovers or shocks or springs to get, pics of new springs/shocks or what their car looks afterwards.
Can someone just explain to me in layman's terms what the difference is in getting coilovers and shocks/springs? Please? And what the pros and cons are of the two?
coilovers are adjustable springs. when you buy coilovers, they have a spring that sits on this piece of metal that you can spin up and down to change your ride height. with springs, you put them on and they settle at a certain height and you can't change them.
So you get the visual effect. If you can front the money a full coilover suspension would be nice . For example like the TEIN suspension shown in green.
From my experiences regular coilovers have a more "bouncy feeling".
So you get the visual effect. If you can front the money a full coilover suspension would be nice . For example like the TEIN suspenion shown in green.
From my experiences regular coilvers have a more "bouncy feeling".
Okay, so basically coilovers are more height adjustable? If one were to just get springs/shocks you'd have to make sure that the height you wanted was just right or else you waste time going back to get them readjusted if you're not happy with the height you got.
Those TIEN suspensions look hot. Where'd you find them at?
I definitely think that you're on the right track. If you're determined ( which you sound like you are) then you will have a HOT ride!! I gotta give you mad props just for thinking about doing anything to your teg. There aren't many Integras in my town, just a few, but most stock. First you need to figure out whether you want it to look good or go fast. It can be both, but one usually has to come first. Believe me from experience, seeing the look on a guy's face when he just got SPANKED in his civic by a
girl in a teg is definitely worth all the time and money you will spend.
Okay, so basically coilovers are more height adjustable? If one were to just get springs/shocks you'd have to make sure that the height you wanted was just right or else you waste time going back to get them readjusted if you're not happy with the height you got.
Those TIEN suspensions look hot. Where'd you find them at?
Looks like you understand just fine, there's no readjusting of springs, just coilovers. I went with 1.75'f, 1.5'R because I like a moderate drop, so I searched for springs with that drop and a progressive rate.
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Not the least expensive site on the net though if you know what I mean. I'm sure you could score a bargain on a setup on another site. Just search the net and be patient.
Hiya!
I am in the same boat as you except you have more mods than I do... I only have Tint. lol
The first thing that I want to do is Lower it.. If you car is sitting at stock height there is probably close to 4" of gap...lol... that is how mine is.
Next is Wheels. Gotta have decent rubber/rims if your gonna look nice. Both of these things will help with the handling of the car as well.
Most of the guys that I know would say.. Intake, Header, exhaust, Suspension.
But suspension is higher in the grand scheme of things for me.
also don't just buy lowering springs because they will put too much pressure on your stock shocks. might as well get springs and shocks, or coil overs.
Well the RSR and the WS are good exhausts and I was looking at getting those exact ones but then I came across the Comptech sport. Now I dont know what kind of exhaust you have on ur car now or even if YOU know what kind of exhaust you have on it but...the comptech sport by far sounds the best. The exhaust note is one of a kind and if you're looking for that sweet rumble at idle and quiet but not toooo quiet for daily driving it'll be perfect. Anyways skip the body kit and maybe go for a lip kit like a Mugen or a ITR lip. If i were you I wouldnt get clear corners. stick with either ambers or black housing (like mine ). I'm not sure what ride hieght you wanna be at but I lowered my car with H&R sports springs and im on stock shocks for now and the ride is perfect. Your on a good path right now. My mods (if i were you) would go like this. Suspension, upgrade/replace intake and exhaust, wheels, lip kit. Oh and I'm glad to see more girls on this forum too, makes it more interesting rather than a bunch of newbie guys actin like tards
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Hiya!
I am in the same boat as you except you have more mods than I do... I only have Tint. lol
The first thing that I want to do is Lower it.. If you car is sitting at stock height there is probably close to 4" of gap...lol... that is how mine is.
Next is Wheels. Gotta have decent rubber/rims if your gonna look nice. Both of these things will help with the handling of the car as well.
Most of the guys that I know would say.. Intake, Header, exhaust, Suspension.
But suspension is higher in the grand scheme of things for me.
Congrats on the Promo!
Cheers,
Laura
yep but be careful on wheel sizes, anything bigger than 17 will NOT be good for the performance of teh car, it's been proven on the dyno. but if you're only going for looks, 17s and 18s look pretty cool
True. Seeing as you (the thread starter, that is) live in Maryland, I can tell you for a fact that any intake is going to be hot to the touch this time of year. Hell, it'll still be warm in the winter.
Remember, that intake is sucking ~90 degree air from outside (seeing as it's august) versus the 160-some degree air in the engine bay. In this scenario, 90 degree air is pretty "cold."
Actually it gets pretty cold during the fall and winter months.
The more and more I think about how I'm going to do this, I'm leaning more towards dropping it 1.5" F and 1.8" R and then suspension, exhaust system, maybe upgrade the fuel system. I like the idea of coilovers and the readjustable-ness of them, but from talking to a couple of people, they suggest that coilvers are more or less for track and not daily street driving - which is what I'd be doing. I think I'm going to go with the shocks/spring combo.
tegryder, I wasn't TOO keen on getting clear corners just because it never fit quite right with me. If my car was silver, I'd get them in no time just because IMO clear corners look better on lighter cars as opposed to darker cars, like mine. Which is black. (My black wench - hee!) Where did you get yours? Then again, MD fuzz is strict and I might not be able to get them. Hrm...whatever..dirty sticking coppers!
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Originally Posted by Epoch
There is no way there will ever be COOL rice. Rice sucks and that's what I am trying to steer clear of. My wench is gonna look clean and sound nice. :holla:
Even though I agree with you (and everyone else who said it) my personal preference is not enough for me. I need something to go by - a model so-to-speak, ya know? Not looking for something to copy part-for-part but for ideas.
Woo! That's precious! Who'da thunk it?? 
Where'd you find them at?
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