jbowman

I am looking to do the following things to my silver 98 civic ex within the next couple months.
-New tail and head lights (nothing obnoxious looking, are projectors good?)
-Cold air intake (worth doing? does it really help MPG?)
-Coil over and/or shocks (prefer something adjustable, I dont want a low rider, just a little sportier)
-Fog lights (is there a way to do these without buying a front air dam?)
-Short throw (I have a lot of slop in my shifter, will this help that?)
-Sway bars (worth spending $150+ on or are ebay ones ok?)
-Any other suggestions?

I am not looking to make this show worthy or race worthy, I just want a few little add-ons for my enjoyment, so I don't need the best(I don't want to spend a ton). I'm just looking for advice or any comments. Thanks

96gsintegra

pretty much, just get what you want because it doesnt matter what others think. it sounds like youll have some nice minor mods. and somebody correct me if im wrong, but wouldnt your engine compensate for the extra air provided by a cai by adding extra fuel, therefore reducing gas mileage?

jbowman

Yeah, I will probably will end up doing whatever, but I'm at work and bored so I like reading this stuff.

And yeah, reduced gas mileage would be bad seeing as I drive 80+ miles a day. Does anyone know?

ddd4114

This is really just personal preference. I don't care for aftermarket head/tail lights, but any answers you get to this question are going to be very subjective.
I wouldn't spend much on one; just make sure the filter is good. eBay piping is fine. Your gas mileage won't change much, if at all (unless you have a horribly dirty filter right now).
If you go this route, make sure it's a brand name short shifter, not an eBay knockoff (and please don't cut yours). I personally would not invest in one, because you're forcing the synchros to work faster than they're designed to, and you're just going to fuck up your tranny in the end.
How are your tires?

jbowman

Wheels and tires come after the winter. But I plan on getting good ones.

ddd4114

In theory, yes, but keep in mind it will also make more power with extra air and fuel, so you won't need as much of either one to get the same amount of power as before. It won't be much of a difference, anyway.