1986 Civic Hatchbacks
06-03-2003, 05:08 PM
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1986 Civic Hatchbacks
Do you guys think I should continue working with a 86 civic hatch or buy a different car. It's hard to find exterior mods for these cars. Before I had this car i had a 93 prelude and it was v-tec. Bought it for 1,200 with a hole in the head. But after I fixed that I sold it for 5,000.
06-03-2003, 05:15 PM
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IMO you will have better luck with a 4th Gen. or newer hatch... 5th gen hatches are the best, however, just because they are so sessy...
I got my 5th gen. for a little more than $2K, so they are out there, you just gotta be persistent when looking...
I got my 5th gen. for a little more than $2K, so they are out there, you just gotta be persistent when looking...
06-03-2003, 05:29 PM
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I would stick with the 3G. I mean what exterior mods do you want, most "look" mods are ricer crap anyway. Stock looks fine. You can still get rims. I'm sure you can still lower it.
06-04-2003, 04:05 AM
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Stick with the 3G, no question. It's lighter, uncommon, and can still take any (normal pattern) B-series engine. It also has a proven race history that the other generations really don't. Not to mention it is cheap to buy and work on.
If you want to be normal, sell it and get a 5G. If you want to be a little more unique and have a more modern suspension, get a 4G. If you want to be cool, keep the 3G and make it into a super-sleeper. It is very possible. I have already heard of one B20/VTEC 3G, that's an insane car.
If you want to be normal, sell it and get a 5G. If you want to be a little more unique and have a more modern suspension, get a 4G. If you want to be cool, keep the 3G and make it into a super-sleeper. It is very possible. I have already heard of one B20/VTEC 3G, that's an insane car.
06-04-2003, 09:11 AM
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what type of exterior mods do ya want to do??
anyways, like these guys said, its a lightweight platform, lighter than the other civic gens, and you can put a plethora of different engines in there.
anyways, like these guys said, its a lightweight platform, lighter than the other civic gens, and you can put a plethora of different engines in there.
06-04-2003, 09:23 AM
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i like the 4th gens the best a nice clean one with good paint can look Sooooo nice all waxed up, I want to slide my naked body all over it, oh wait a second uhum.... yah
06-04-2003, 12:44 PM
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Originally posted by brtecson
what type of exterior mods do ya want to do??
anyways, like these guys said, its a lightweight platform, lighter than the other civic gens, and you can put a plethora of different engines in there.
what type of exterior mods do ya want to do??
anyways, like these guys said, its a lightweight platform, lighter than the other civic gens, and you can put a plethora of different engines in there.
06-04-2003, 07:59 PM
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Originally posted by jasen
I would like a body kit for it. Maybe some different tail lights.
I would like a body kit for it. Maybe some different tail lights.
Aftermarket taillights for this car do not exist, thank god. I would cry if I saw altezza type lights on a 3G.