07TLX
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I have the parts to do the rear swap myself but I need time and I am not sure on the fate of my car
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8th Gen Civics
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Nix
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I know that feeling. I held off for so long cause I was pretty sure I wasn't going to be keeping it much past it being paid for. However, ugh, doing the smart thing and waiting and saving. I hate being older and responsible.
07TLX
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I might be rolling up in different ride for the dragon this year, the civic is starting to show its age- Thread starter
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And parts just got here:
New front calipers. New rear calipers. New rear knuckle/spindle assemblies.
The rears even came with OEM pads in them! They look pretty decent. I'll probably end up using them. Also, FREE BRAKE LINES!!!!
The new front calipers are massive. Still a single piston, nothing like a fancy Brembo, but a huge increase in pad size and heat capabilities.
Comparison:
Much bigger caliper. It's hard to see but the piston itself it visibly larger too.
Just gotta buy new front lines, fluid, rotors, front pads, and new rear e-brake cables. That should be it.....- Thread starter
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All hails poor decision making!
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Nix
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Not mine, only cause I can't find a pic of the KW kit. Same rotrex charger just with different FMIC and IM charge routing.
Should be done with the WR intake manifold though. Probably 215-ish at the wheels. Bolt on SI dudes bewares... hahahah....- Thread starter
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If I can get confirmation that the FMIC fits with the AT then yes. Confirmed purchase.- Thread starter
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Not paying $5k for 60hp. However...... $4500 for 110hp...yes...... yes please....
I've been debating the extension of life on the current car vs. downpayment on new car for over a year. I have the money to go either way.....
I kind of really like the idea of the "ruined" econobox R18 civic being fast....- Thread starter
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Nah, I have all the suspension mods I'm semi balancing into the cost. The thing is, my trade in or sale value is like $3k maybe $4k max. Another $4k into paid off car isn't much when you can pay cash. It's like a new set of stupid expensive Volk wheels.
If I can get say, $4k for my car, and a new Fiesta ST comes down to $18k (wicked deal) & 8th gen SI's ar still over $12K, I am still looking at a 3 year loan most likely. Could I get 2 years more out of my car for $4k? Probably and still make out with $2k selling it at that point.
There is my dilemma. Really the only thing my car is lacking is power. Other than that i am very happy with it still. I just want to go fast, faster!- Thread starter
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I think it's a done deal, if the IC fits. If not, Ford roller-skate here I come....- Staff
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I would say go for new car.......don't really see the point of potential headaches and more money to spend on replacing parts due to adding power.
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He's not even close to that age.lol.Just get the new Mustang 5.0 with manual, perfect car for midlife crisis.
07TLX
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Even thou he still has a flip phone
Michal006
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Exactly!!!
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