bad idea...if he happens to damage the lip part, he'll have to replace his bumper AND the lip and mold the new lip on the new bumper.

 

no, good idea. it will make him more cautious and not fuck up his car

 

being cautious doesn't take all of the risk away though. I rather have it bolted on and easier to fix, then molded on and have to spend up to $500 extra to make it look good...again.

 

I'd say it wont cost too much more. you can shave off whatever extra is on the bumper and just add the new lip. I've seen in done many times on BMWs and the like. Provided he uses poly lip instead of fiber glass it will be fine.

 

i have koni/neuspeeds, my car is nice and stiff but not bouncy, i live in western pa land of potholes and have slammed some prettty good and i've never even gotten a flat tire, i have a full thermal cat back exhaust which is pretty quiet, no body kit or engine mods. all in all i like my civic, handles like it's on rails, and i get bad ass gas mileage. plus it looks prtty badass...

 

There's a lot of latent hatred in that rant, isn't there?

I don't own a 130hp Civic.
I've never bothered with cheap parts that don't perform.
Bodykits? Loud exhausts? Not here.

If you're of the mind that improving the performance of an automobile is a "waist" of money, then try life behind the wheel of some neutered shitbox Corolla. If it suits you, fine... but I'd sooner gouge out my eyes than drive such a hideously bland and comprehensively numb excuse for an automobile.

Despite being mechanical objects, well-tuned, responsive cars have the ability to stir one's soul. If you're passionate about driving, the rewards are there.

 

So I can do this:










And win moola! But I have kept all my old parts so when it comes time to sell I can put it all back on.

 

I understand the first post, because I've felt the same way. That is why I havent spent any money on my car that I regret. All my mods have had a tasteful, functional nature. If my tastes had changed, I made sure I was able to sell it at least 80% of the price i paid for the part, which also was almost always pre-owned to begin with.

I just know that my next car will be good from the factory (most likely Sti), so modifications, if any, will be limited to good wheels/tires and minor suspension work.

 

I have owned my car for about 6 years, I have about 5k in go fast parts which nets me over 550hp. There is no bigger rush than stomping the pedal and getting thrown back in the seat. I can sill sell this car for what I bought it for so I really havent lost any money and have driven it for 6 years.

 

Because it drives like shit stock.