My Civic LX build thread

[Rone811]

Looks like it came like that from the factory.

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[KYRGYZ]

Great write up. I think I’ll grab one. Seems to be better than the cheap $150 ones all over eBay, but not as good as the Phoenix brand head units. I can live with that.

I've heard good things about Phoenix, but for the price, this is more than enough for me. $450 vs $230 (if you buy from US seller) and it does everything you need - Carplay, google maps, youtube, sound is good, specs are great, all plug and play, pretty fast etc... Just doesn't feel like Phoenix is that much better tbh... and yes, it is definitely better than those $100-$150 radios

 

[yansag1982]

Replaced my DEPO clear side markers, not sure if I like them or not... might go back to DEPOs
DEPO

REPLACEMENT

Replacement look a lot better...i like the extra shape in the molding...did they offer a darker tint version?

Personally i went with these (google image cause i don't have a good shot of them yet) i like them but your's look sick IMO...mine came with stupid bright withe led...i wasnt sure if i liked it or not and put back the stock bulb and this is what i liked best so far...stock honda bulb with these look great IMO:

 

[KYRGYZ]

Replacement look a lot better...i like the extra shape in the molding...did they offer a darker tint version?

Personally i went with these (google image cause i don't have a good shot of them yet) i like them but your's look sick IMO...mine came with stupid bright withe led...i wasnt sure if i liked it or not and put back the stock bulb and this is what i liked best so far...stock honda bulb with these look great IMO:

Thanks man! I appreciate it. I didn't want switchbacks so I custom ordered them, contacted eBay seller so they had to make some adjustments. I kinda liked the color of old Depos, matching headlight lens and body color, these stand out more and most important they are bright!

 

[KYRGYZ]

Added trunk cargo hook for bags, it is not OEM, I got it off eBay for $8, works great, might get another one for another side if needed

 

[KYRGYZ]

I just realized I'm turning my LX into Sport... lol

 

[bcrichster]

I just realized I'm turning my LX into Sport... lol

You'll love it more!

 

[KYRGYZ]

Finally replaced OEM mats with Maxliners and added trunk mat, I'm wondering if this is legit maxliner or fake one, trunk mat doesn't have any badges, driver and passenger side mat badges are pilling off... I mean they fit and look great, just curious

Also finally cleaned the dash after installing my new HU, just need to open that part again and redo wiring , photos suck... I'm too lazy to bring my DSLR...

 

[KYRGYZ]

Picked up my DC strut bar, and wow, such a difference compared to Megan racing, steering wheel now feels "heavier" and gives much more feedback, didn't have any issues when installing, now time to get rid of my OEM tires and steelies and get something better

 

[KYRGYZ]

My other toy, our family 2020 Odyssey EX-L:
20x8.5 AXIS wheels
255/45 R20 tires
SUMA Performance side mirrors
AEM drop in dry air filter
VLEDS 5k low and high beam LEDs
All around interior and exterior LED conversion
SKAR Audio speakers
Pioneer 8inch drop in subwoofer upgrade
All around sound deadening
eBay clear LED corner lights
3M Crystaline all around tint
OEM sunvisors
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro fog lights
van is dirty for better pics Taking us to pumpkin patches three times a week

 

[KYRGYZ]

Washed my new wheels (off 2020 Accord LX), ceramic coated them and used Chemical Guys VRP tire shine
Now waiting for OEM lug nuts and my I need to pick up my car from the dealership

 

[KYRGYZ]

Finally got my trunk arm covers installed, just took me 2 months lol, very easy to install, just need two holes on each side and extra clips and done, +55 points to karma
P.S. Pics are blurry due to my poor DSLR skills Still learning

Extra hole on top

 

[KYRGYZ]

While I was doing this mod for a fee for mostly NIssan/Infiniti owners, I decided to finally try it in my car
Got this BOSE subwoofer off Infiniti with two 2 ohm woofers in it, "box" is ported with built in amp...
and here we go, all disassembled

Amp is pretty much junk now and along with wiring, but I never cut them, in case anyone want to revert it back

Subs are pretty small and lightweight, you can see through lol, I mean, what do you expect from factory systems?

Next is to prepare it for sound deadening,

Box is flimsy and thin, so more you sound deadening is better

Now wiring, since subs are single voice coil 2 ohm and we have two of those, we need to wire them in series to achieve 4Ohm at the amplifier, didn't bother with 8-10 ga wires, just used what I had, 16ga speaker wire, since it is only about a 3ft total so no big deal.
Jumper

Gasket for subs, since I destroyed factory ones

And done, just need to put back the cover, which is also sound deadening applied, and we can test it in my Civic once I get amp from skar audio, ordered 350.1D at 4Ohm it pushes 150 watt rms, which is more than enough for these subs and wiring from knukonceptz
unfortunately spare tire needs to go in order to fit this in the spare tire compartment, but I'll just threw it in the trunk.
Don't expect shaking windows, but it will definitely add that missing low end, plus it was cheap project for my own use

 

[KYRGYZ]

Not much going on with the car, just small things here and there...

Got my Suma Performance rear view mirror, tired of that long Broadway mirror
Before

After

One thing I didn't like about it, the fact that it uses very thick double sided tape in the back, mirror sticks out more than I prefer... need to take it off and replace it with thinner and stronger tape

Also removed front side non ceramic 40% tint and replaced it with 55% nano Ceramic tint and did the windshield 70%, much better... will be replacing back at some point.

Also ordered OEM fog light kit, horn upgrade, touch up paint, OEM door visors from College Hills and Suma side mirrors from @Unity Performance , can't wait to get them

And made appointment for local detailing shop for full in and out 2 day car wash including ceramic coating and PPF in some areas... should've done this 5 years ago LOL

 

[KYRGYZ]

4 years later I finally installed my OEM window visors LOL