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Honda Civic Owners: Accessories & Modifications

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#480 of 513 Best $200 Sound system? by g4illa

Mar 21, 2008 (8:22 pm)

I'm looking into getting a new aftermarket sound system for a 1998 Honda Civic EX. I don't want to spend more than $200. What is the best combination of speakers, deck(head), etc. that I can get for $200? Thanks

#481 of 513 IPOD Connectivity by confused13

Mar 22, 2008 (7:35 am)

My son has an '07 Si. I am concerned that he spends too much time fiddling with his IPOD. Is the $375 Honda upgrade to link to the audio system worth it? Are there other altenratives?

#482 of 513 Re: IPOD Connectivity [confused13] by kork13

Mar 24, 2008 (11:39 am)

Replying to: confused13 (Mar 22, 2008 7:35 am)
I also have the '07 Si, and I'm 21 so I completely understand what you're talking about. However, the honda link is definitely not worth the money, IMHO... I've also heard that they have recently developed problems with it, due to updates Apple have made to the iPod and iTunes software.
 
What I do (and would recommend to him) is to set his iPod in the little space between the stick and the cupholders. You can place it in there so that it'll stay firmly in place even when you press the buttons, and you can easily see the screen from the driver's seat with just a quick glance.
 
From there, if he makes a favorite playlist and sets his iPod to play that while he's driving, he can listen to all of his favorite songs, still drive with his attention on the road, and if he doesn't want to listen to a specific song, it's a quick (<.25 second) glance and a button press to skip to the next song.

#483 of 513 changing engines by gabriel123

Mar 26, 2008 (10:30 pm)

how much would it cost to change the engine of a honda civic hatchback 1991

#484 of 513 Re: changing engines [gabriel123] by shipo

Mar 27, 2008 (7:26 am)

Replying to: gabriel123 (Mar 26, 2008 10:30 pm)
Uhhh, it depends upon whether you want a factory new engine, a rebuilt engine, have your own engine rebuilt, or are using an operable used engine from say a bone yard, I'm thinking that you can probably do the bone yard engine for well under $2,000 (including the cost of the engine).
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

#485 of 513 Sheepskin seat covers by schwindt

Apr 30, 2008 (5:54 pm)

I just bought a new 2008 Civic LX Coupe and am looking for sheepsking seat covers - the seat material on the bolsters looks like it will wear out pretty quickly. Does anyone have any experience or recommedations on covers that will work with the side air bags? In Google searching, it looks like www.misssideless.com seems to have a good product, but not much in the way of colors. I particularly like that they use straps and buckles to attach the covers - I have had two sets previously with the standard bungee hooks under the seats, and the elastic wears out pretty quickly. If anyone has any recommendations, I would love to hear your opinions. Thanks!

#486 of 513 Towing a light trailer by woodchuckchuck

May 04, 2008 (8:23 am)

I bought my 2008 Civic Hybrid the end of March, and I am still very happy with my choice. The only thing the Prius has over the Civic is the hatchback, which I really wish Honda would consider. I am getting consistently over 47mpg actual (computed when I fill up), while my gauges tell me somewhat less. I commute 40 miles each way, and the guys at work seem very curious about my new ride. Most of them drive macho pickemups like I used to, and seem envious at my cheap gas budget. When I first drove it into my garage the day I bought it, I saw my little homemade sailboat standing in the corner and realized I would have a tough time getting it to the lake 1/2 mile away without my old truck. I asked the dealer about using it to tow a 4x8 light trailer like you would find at Home Depot. He referred me to our local Toys 4 Trucks, who found a hitch for "all" civic models to 2008 for $165 which I could bolt it on myself. I intend to use a trailer infrequently for taking yard waste to the dump, my sailboat to the water, picking up and delivering antique furniture for my refinishing business or dragging my dead motorcycle home if I need to. Nothing more than 1000 lbs including the trailer. There is a plastic pan under the rear which I would have to remove or modify if I were to attach the hitch. I certainly don't want to void any warrantees. Has anyone had any experience towing with a Civic Hybrid?

#487 of 513 Re: Sheepskin seat covers [schwindt] by mycle1000

May 20, 2008 (7:25 am)

Replying to: schwindt (Apr 30, 2008 5:54 pm)
in my 07 civic manual, it says not to add seat covers to the car. the side airbags would be covered up and not work.

#488 of 513 Recommend vendor? by redflea

May 20, 2008 (7:33 am)

Where do you guys buy your Honda parts/accessories, aside from the dealer?
 
I'm looking to get some door guards for my son's '08 LX sedan, and am looking for a reputable vendor w/good prices.
 
Thanks.

#489 of 513 Putting on door guards... by redflea

May 20, 2008 (7:39 am)

Oh, and when I get the door guards, is installation as simple as tap them on with a rubber mallet, or ?

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