Hello all nice to meet you, I am new to this forum! I have a standard mk9 es blue civic 2.2. I am looking for some cheapish but affective interior and exterior styling suggestions and upgrades, here is a photo (fully detailed last summer, it's due a clean again!). Greatful for any suggestions, tips and links.
Initially I am thinking
Alloy upgrade, I like the dark grey old Honda accord alloys
Wind deflectors
Possible rear window tint
I haven't got a ton of money to play around with but looking for some cheap and chearful mods.
Window tint across the rear 3 windows along with wind deflectors will prob have the biggest immediate stand out improvement without going for body kits/spoilers etc. Wheels too as mentioned. I always think a good upgrade is to do all bulbs inside and out. As are decent quality carpet car matts. Makes everything feel a bit more premium.
Could always look at colour coding the trim outside around the arches etc but as I have a pre facelift 8th gen I’m quite fond of the contrast it gives and yours looks very nice as is
Thanks found wind deflectors for 25 on ebay, looking into Tinting. You can buy the tint and fit it yourself but I don't really trust myself! Contacted a local supplier. Will look into car matts possibly rubber ones Thanks for the number plate link too I'll have a look
Oh and I recently upgraded my number plates front a rear with some very very high quality and road legal pressed plates. was only about 40 quid so was cheaper than some of the dubious 4D ones that are trending.
Hugely improved the look and if done now won’t be subject to the latest number plate rule changes later this year. Mine are all BS stamped and guaranteed etc
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Thanks. Any idea where I can get them from? I saw on another forum you can get them from cox but they are around 350 mark. Could possibly do a DIY job but not sure how straightforward it would be getting a matching colour!
Hi All so far I have fitted the wind deflectors.
I have been quoted £130 for the tints at the back
I have also found these alloys, they do need a refurb but they are only up for £120 (I'd imagine could get them for £100).
What do you guys think? I need to work out if they would fit on my car as well..
Could be wrong but they look like the old gen7 EP2/3 Penta alloys no? Used to be highly sought after on that shape. not seen many later generations. Nice find.
I paid 120 for my 3 rear windows about 4 years back so that looks about right price wise
Mind you I just saw these on eBay for 50 collection only, if you are planning new tyres and refurb anyways these would save 50 quid on the initial outlay provided these bent like spaghetti. Don’t know much about the 9th gen stuff pattern so just make sure the do fit lol
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for HONDA CIVIC MK8 OR ACCORD MK7 ALLOY WHEELS ENKEI PENTA 17” OFF55 TYPE-S I-CDTI at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
Mind you I just saw these on eBay for 50 collection only, if you are planning new tyres and refurb anyways these would save 50 quid on the initial outlay provided these bent like spaghetti. Don’t know much about the 9th gen stuff pattern so just make sure the do fit lol
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for HONDA CIVIC MK8 OR ACCORD MK7 ALLOY WHEELS ENKEI PENTA 17” OFF55 TYPE-S I-CDTI at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
Couple of things I have done to my 9g... wind deflectors front and rear, 4d plates with surrounds, new Honda badges - red on boot, carbon on front, type R centre caps! Looking to get some side skirts on and a carbon fuel cap cover in the next couple weeks also!
Those accord penta 17's are made by ENKEI - very good wheel and a really nice design. The grey should look great against your bright blue paint. they used to be highly sought after but a quick search i found lots for sale.
i had some of those on my prelude back in the day.. IIRC they are the right pcd but likely you'll want to put spacers on to get them to fill the arches (ET55 i think so they will prob sit a bit "in" verses your oem rims?)
i know opinions differ, but if that was mine i'd go for bigger wheels, spacers, eibachs and thats it. Get it sat better with wheels that fill the arches - that will make a huge difference, much more than any stick on tat.
Nice update! Have you thought about spacers for the rear wheels so the fill out the rear end? I put off getting some for my 8th gen for ages but is made a great difference in widening the track and made the car look more sporty and squat
Lowering and spacing makes it look like a different car. Eibach springs and 15mm front and 20mm rear spacers fill the arches perfectly and improve stability with a wider track.
Also until you decide if you are doing something with the grey plastics (I like them) Carpro do some great trim treatment that keeps them dark and hydrophobic for a good 3 or 4 washes. Also can be used on any rubber like tyres and leaves a nice deep black but satin finish.
I need to redo my trims. But these are a lot older and a month or so in. Did tyres the other day when I got new rears. Leaves a lovely finish. Take your time and enjoy making it your own
160 sounds a steal!!! I’d have done mine a long time back for that!
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