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coolusername · 08-05-2008, 09:09 AM

Well, I figured I would start a build thread. I Got the car about 3 weeks ago. Heres what she looks like stock, 2005 Civic LX 35k miles.

Ill update this thread as I complete mods on her. Thanks

Modified by coolusername at 1:25 PM 8/5/2008

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coolusername · 08-05-2008, 09:27 AM

Mod: Tints!
The first thing I did was tint the windows. I couldn't stand how clear it was inside the car. The front windows are 35% and the rears and back window are 20%. I think it looks 10x better. Here is some pictures.

daddy · 08-05-2008, 09:28 AM

what are your plans?

coolusername · 08-05-2008, 09:38 AM

Mod: Manual shift boot!

The second thing I did was change out the shift console with a manual shift boot. Ive done this to my last cars because they have been automatics.

I'm too lazy to drive manuals anymore, unless it has some power which none of mine dont. Ill be looking to replace the knob with something soon, but until then, it will work. Here's some pictures.

Before

After

Modified by coolusername at 1:43 PM 8/5/2008

Modified by coolusername at 1:44 PM 8/5/2008

coolusername · 08-05-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddy

what are your plans?

Plans? not much, rims are in the works, nothing insane, just some oem honda rims, something different. MAYBE a drop on tein coilovers, but im not that big into drops. Blacked out headlights soon as I get some time. Oh yeah, I have a Pioneer Avic Z2 navigation that im waiting to install. Thats all I can think of now, not much.

Modified by coolusername at 1:49 PM 8/5/2008

myem2sucks · 08-05-2008, 01:06 PM

its auto, give it to your grandma and buy a real car.

coolusername · 08-05-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myem2sucks

its auto, give it to your grandma and buy a real car.

be-low me

its also a civic

who cares? obviously you

tsp__2177 · 08-05-2008, 09:14 PM

looking good so far!
i've got an 05 too mines bright red, i'm looking to do tint soon, i'm gonna do 20% all the way around (cept the windshield) though cops don't care around here, if they didn't pull me over in my 06 mustang with it there not gonna pull my over in a civic lol
and i'm looking for like 15-16 inch wheels and possibly a drop too lol
heres mine i've had it sine thurs

tsp__2177 · 08-05-2008, 09:17 PM

o and btw how much was it total to do the manual boot swap? i like that

coolusername · 08-06-2008, 05:49 AM

thanks man, in NJ any tint on the front windows is illegal, thats why I went with 35%. the manual boot swap was like $45 from the dealer, they had to order it, but that only took about 4-5 days. I have the part # and I was going to create a DIY later today for it.

tsp__2177 · 08-06-2008, 07:01 AM

cool, in alabama we're not supposed to have below 35% on the front, but everyone around here runs 5 or less sometimes even on the windshield, and i had 20% all the way around on my mustang and never even got looked at the wrong way, so i figure there def not gonna waste their time with a civic lol
and will you pm me when you get the DIY up? and the part number, i'm interested in that, just dont have the spare cash, im about to buy a drop in K&N air filter just so i wont have to pay for one ever again lol

ferioes1 · 08-20-2008, 10:27 AM

even though im not a huge fan of auto's i like the manual shit boot... good job are your car man...its good to see another sedan on the road lol

coolusername · 08-20-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferioes1

even though im not a huge fan of auto's i like the manual shit boot... good job are your car man...its good to see another sedan on the road lol

I dont care too much for autos either, it's that I just didnt buy a honda for the performance qualities of the car. I bought a honda for the economical qualities it has. You can't beat the 38-40 mpg ive been getting, compared to the 20 mpg in my BMW.

coolusername · 11-08-2008, 07:27 AM

Just put on EX wheels

FijiBlueHero · 11-08-2008, 08:34 PM

Hey Cool, those are the same exact rims I would like to get on my stock 04 civic lx sedan. I was wondering how much did you get them for?

coolusername · 11-10-2008, 04:22 AM

$300

coolusername · 07-25-2009, 04:06 PM

A little update, finally got around to putting in a stock coupe grille, I think it looks a lot cleaner. Enjoy

Pztñz · 07-26-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolusername

A little update, finally got around to putting in a stock coupe grille, I think it looks a lot cleaner. Enjoy

It looks a lot better with that grille in my opinion. Keep up the good work dude. By the way, does anyone know if that grille fits an 01 Civic Sedan? I'm thinking about replacing the stock one to that. It looks more aggressive. Also, where did you get it from and how much?

coolusername · 07-26-2009, 04:36 PM

i believe you have to get one from a 01-03 coupe, as the 04-05 wont fit correctly. There have been people who have done, it just doesnt fit 100%. I got this off civicforums, from another member for $40.

OH honda boy · 07-31-2009, 06:10 PM

Quick question about your manual shift boot swap above. Did the trim ring, not the leather boot (around the shifter) come with it? Did the dealer let you pick / match your current interior color for the trim? Thanks!

08-05-2008, 09:27 AM	#2
coolusername Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 661	Re: My Sedan Build Thread (coolusername) Mod: Tints! The first thing I did was tint the windows. I couldn't stand how clear it was inside the car. The front windows are 35% and the rears and back window are 20%. I think it looks 10x better. Here is some pictures. __________________ 2005 Civic LX Sedan 2004 BMW 325Ci 1991 Civic EX Sedan 1989 Civic LX Sedan

08-05-2008, 09:28 AM	#3
daddy Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: you wish you knew....., United States Posts: 2,061	Re: My Sedan Build Thread (coolusername) what are your plans? __________________ ~Wheel Whore in Training~ http://daddyscaraccessories.com

08-05-2008, 09:38 AM	#4
coolusername Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 661	Re: My Sedan Build Thread (coolusername) Mod: Manual shift boot! The second thing I did was change out the shift console with a manual shift boot. Ive done this to my last cars because they have been automatics. I'm too lazy to drive manuals anymore, unless it has some power which none of mine dont. Ill be looking to replace the knob with something soon, but until then, it will work. Here's some pictures. Before After Modified by coolusername at 1:43 PM 8/5/2008 Modified by coolusername at 1:44 PM 8/5/2008 __________________ 2005 Civic LX Sedan 2004 BMW 325Ci 1991 Civic EX Sedan 1989 Civic LX Sedan

08-06-2008, 05:49 AM	#10
coolusername Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 661	Re: (tsp__2177) thanks man, in NJ any tint on the front windows is illegal, thats why I went with 35%. the manual boot swap was like $45 from the dealer, they had to order it, but that only took about 4-5 days. I have the part # and I was going to create a DIY later today for it. __________________ 2005 Civic LX Sedan 2004 BMW 325Ci 1991 Civic EX Sedan 1989 Civic LX Sedan

11-08-2008, 07:27 AM	#14
coolusername Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 661	Re: (coolusername) Just put on EX wheels __________________ 2005 Civic LX Sedan 2004 BMW 325Ci 1991 Civic EX Sedan 1989 Civic LX Sedan

08-05-2008, 01:06 PM	#6
myem2sucks * B A N N E D * Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 11	its auto, give it to your grandma and buy a real car.

08-05-2008, 09:14 PM	#8
tsp__2177 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northeast, AL, USA Posts: 38	looking good so far! i've got an 05 too mines bright red, i'm looking to do tint soon, i'm gonna do 20% all the way around (cept the windshield) though cops don't care around here, if they didn't pull me over in my 06 mustang with it there not gonna pull my over in a civic lol and i'm looking for like 15-16 inch wheels and possibly a drop too lol heres mine i've had it sine thurs

08-05-2008, 09:17 PM	#9
tsp__2177 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northeast, AL, USA Posts: 38	o and btw how much was it total to do the manual boot swap? i like that

08-06-2008, 07:01 AM	#11
tsp__2177 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northeast, AL, USA Posts: 38	cool, in alabama we're not supposed to have below 35% on the front, but everyone around here runs 5 or less sometimes even on the windshield, and i had 20% all the way around on my mustang and never even got looked at the wrong way, so i figure there def not gonna waste their time with a civic lol and will you pm me when you get the DIY up? and the part number, i'm interested in that, just dont have the spare cash, im about to buy a drop in K&N air filter just so i wont have to pay for one ever again lol

08-20-2008, 10:27 AM	#12
ferioes1 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	even though im not a huge fan of auto's i like the manual shit boot... good job are your car man...its good to see another sedan on the road lol

11-08-2008, 08:34 PM	#15
FijiBlueHero Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 22	Hey Cool, those are the same exact rims I would like to get on my stock 04 civic lx sedan. I was wondering how much did you get them for?

11-10-2008, 04:22 AM	#16
coolusername Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 661	Re: (coolusername) $300 __________________ 2005 Civic LX Sedan 2004 BMW 325Ci 1991 Civic EX Sedan 1989 Civic LX Sedan

07-25-2009, 04:06 PM	#17
coolusername Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 661	Re: My Build Thread A little update, finally got around to putting in a stock coupe grille, I think it looks a lot cleaner. Enjoy __________________ 2005 Civic LX Sedan 2004 BMW 325Ci 1991 Civic EX Sedan 1989 Civic LX Sedan

07-26-2009, 04:36 PM	#19
coolusername Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 661	Re: My Build Thread i believe you have to get one from a 01-03 coupe, as the 04-05 wont fit correctly. There have been people who have done, it just doesnt fit 100%. I got this off civicforums, from another member for $40. __________________ 2005 Civic LX Sedan 2004 BMW 325Ci 1991 Civic EX Sedan 1989 Civic LX Sedan

07-31-2009, 06:10 PM	#20
OH honda boy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 73	Re: My Build Thread Quick question about your manual shift boot swap above. Did the trim ring, not the leather boot (around the shifter) come with it? Did the dealer let you pick / match your current interior color for the trim? Thanks!

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