What upgrades should I get for my Civic Sport Hatchback?

[donald_s]

I finally got a Civic Sport M/T Hatchback at below MSRP after jerking around with local dealers for a month. There were I think 4 Blue ones in the whole US according to Autotrader, so really pretty fortunate to get one. But as we know, this is far from the top of the line in terms of add ons. I think if Honda had a Honda Sports Touring M/T with an Si engine they could sell a ton of them (i.e. Type R light), but they didn't ask my opinion.

So instead I'm asking for yours. I'm soliciting suggestions for upgrades in 4 categories: Comfort, Performance, Utility, Convenience. I am *not* concerned about visual changes to the car. Yeah some of the stuff is a little silly (fake vents in the back) but I think the car looks fine.

I'm thinking of spending a few grand, so any ideas would be really appreciated.

Thanks guys!

Donald

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[360glitch]

I'd highly recommend a Ktuner ECU flash for improved engine performance. I've installed a Fortin Evo One remote start system to cool the car down a bit on these hot summer days.

 

[Shankmeyster]

Well you have to ask if he wants to possibly sacrifice warranty before telling him Ktuner. I would look at suspension, and all the normal add on stuff such as tint, some wheels (if you don't like the stock ones), lighting, etc. There really aren't that many options out for these cars yet so waiting til the aftermarket catches up would probably be a good idea.

 

[turbo lover]

I'm making a list of what I want to do when I get one, so far it includes:

-Window tint
-HID retrofit
-Horn upgrade http://www.civicx.com/threads/any-diy-guides-on-replacing-the-horn.1155/
-Stereo upgrade (depending on how good/bad it sounds)

 

[360glitch]

I'm making a list of what I want to do when I get one, so far it includes:

-Window tint
-HID retrofit
-Horn upgrade http://www.civicx.com/threads/any-diy-guides-on-replacing-the-horn.1155/
-Stereo upgrade (depending on how good/bad it sounds)

I did each of these minus the horn upgrade.

 

[Froz3nTundra]

Swap out the cloth trim with leather from the EX-L Hatchback.
Get decent seat covers (I have CalTrend NeoSupreme and love them)
Swap the marker lights to clear or smoked.
Window Tint
All Weather mats maybe if you have a gravel driveway or live in a snowy area?
Stereo upgrade as others have said the stock stereo is meh at best.
Splash guards look pretty sharp, get the standard hatch ones the fronts need to be trimmed a bit but they work.
Cargo mat would be good


What'd you end up with for a price on the car? I have blue as well and there was no bargaining with any of the dealers in my area. I got a good deal on the tire and wheel protection package but the car was $21,876 + $399 Admin fee.

 

[VarmintCong]

I did lightweight wheels (OZ 17s, think they're 16.8 lbs. I can't perceive any performance benefit though.

Would like an LSD once they're readily available. Mainly for snow - it doesn't seem to need it in dry pavement.

 

[SonicTman]

Well you have to ask if he wants to possibly sacrifice warranty before telling him Ktuner. I would look at suspension, and all the normal add on stuff such as tint, some wheels (if you don't like the stock ones), lighting, etc. There really aren't that many options out for these cars yet so waiting til the aftermarket catches up would probably be a good idea.

Are you referring to a warranty being voided by reflashing his ECU? I have heard both sides from many a people that you can always reflash to stock to avoid warranty being voided but I have also heard dealers have ways to tell now. I would add only if the dealer can prove that your mod was the cause of the failure so even if you flash and it was not the cause of the failure then you should still be fine.

 

[Shankmeyster]

Yeah, it's still the fact of the tune being the cause, but it has already been said that the Honda engineers can in fact see that you have been flashing. If you were to flash back to stock before you brought it in a dealership could see that there is no readiness set and possibly get you on that.

 

[360glitch]

Are you referring to a warranty being voided by reflashing his ECU? I have heard both sides from many a people that you can always reflash to stock to avoid warranty being voided but I have also heard dealers have ways to tell now. I would add only if the dealer can prove that your mod was the cause of the failure so even if you flash and it was not the cause of the failure then you should still be fine.

A lot of it can depend on your dealer. The Ktuner base maps are very safe or if you are working with a pro tuner you should be fine. However if you decide to create your own ECU calibration and mess something up I definitely would not expect the dealer to cover it.

 

[SonicTman]

A lot of it can depend on your dealer. The Ktuner base maps are very safe or if you are working with a pro tuner you should be fine. However if you decide to create your own ECU calibration and mess something up I definitely would not expect the dealer to cover it.

Guess it depends on whether you want to risk it or not but I would still say you would be fine using a base Map.

 

[From_Tochigi_With_Love]

Lighter wheels and performance rubber, thicker rear sway bar, front strut tower bar, if tracking dot 4 brake fluid, and better rotors and pads. And a blowup doll to fool the carpool lane cameras

 

[GTAHatch]

The best bang for your dollar will be PRL stage one CAI. Ktuner with a protune By @VitViper and a PRL Catted or Catt less DP. Those upgrades will make your car quick. Get a stage 2 clutch from clutch masters and then complete the tune calibrating with Vit and you will have a weapon on your hands.

I do have an injen Intake and the sound that comes out of it when on and off the throttle is amazing but you will get better performance out of PRL CAI.

 

[fiend busa]

Tires
Ktuner V2
Clutch
Downpipe
ETune
Short Throw Shifter
Adjusting the height of the brake pedal if you want to heel toe

 

[neteng101]

Hondata or Ktuner to start, everything else is gravy.

HID/LED headlights, LED interior lights and tint. Most of the car is good enough to start with, so no need to mess with too much else. Save your money to run premium gas all the time.

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