9 fun easy inexpensive low-bling upgrades for your beater Civic 

Mark Villeda like what, exactly?

Can you help me find the fuse that controls the MIL(check engine light) It won't come on and I hope its not the bulb. Thanks

Thanks! Forgot to mention the chrome exterior trim is also blacked out with vinyl tape, nice subtle change. Yeah these are so vanilla but they're getting more and more rare as the ones left on the road are neglected and dying off, making a nice example pretty rare. We shall see how long she lasts...……………...wish it was a 5 speed but other than that it's pretty great.

just got mine in green with only 100k miles the car is amazing

I acquired the '79 Civic exi. It's nice

Man I know what engine he has and I have the same zero V-tec

Thanks!

You can swap it

Thank you sir!

How has the civic been treating you?

Can you give some tips and tricks on cleaning the engine? Just bought a 02 Civic the engine looks just a little dirty around

@@bryamvasquez3057 remove the valve cover and clean it thoroughly with gasoline and a wire brush and replace the gasket that alone makes it look much cleaner

Appreciate it brotha any other tips

@@bryamvasquez3057 torque the valve cover bolts to spec and don't tighten them down all the way right away. You want to move from one to the other, in a criss cross formation. I woukd watch some videos before you do it but it's very easy

Chris Piccioni I can second that hit up my neighbour after seeing it sit in his drive way gave him $500 cad and there was a random 2000lb winch and a 400watt sub sitting where the spare would be

Mine looks identical to this one, got it last week, $1,000 and 170k

@@orange.juice. $750 170k here 🫶🏾

haha yessss

Oh man and fill it with something stinky from a sporting goods store

I got a 2000 year as well!

Thanks!

Thanks Trenton you're very helpful.

Don’t mention it lol

Drifting was very easy in this car because I did so in the gravel parking lot where this video was filmed. No e-brake needed, I just accelerated into a corner at about 22mpg and the back end cut loose. It was beautiful. Not a full drift (all 4 corners) but the back end slid out just enough to 2-wheel drift right through that corner and then regain full traction.

eBay, link is dead sorry, but if you search you might find another for sale.

It came with CC factory!

Great find! Headlights were eBay, just search there are a zillion of them in different styles, pick the one you like just make sure you seal them, the cheap ones tend to leak humidity and fog up.

*v-tec

NO, but there are many options on eBay.

Haha it's so fun. Went to junkyard, got a wiper tank and motor, ran power to a switch in the car, ran hoses, got a spray hood mount also at the JY, removed grill and dremeled out a section for it, attach/glue in place, run water lines, done. It was about $6 for the parts if I remember correctly, and I had wire and a switch laying around so I didn't have to spend much.

This is the exact product I purchased. Price went up but not too much. Make sure you seal them with clear silicone or they are likely to cloud up. Just seal the edge where the front and back meet, let it dry overnight, then put a second coat of sealant on there. I just used hi quality silicone from Lowe's. They have not leaked at all. Here's the product: www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-Black-For-1996-1998-Honda-Civic-DX-EX-LX-Replacement-Headlights-Left-Right/301138303505?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Thanks. I did think of that but I think it would lose the subtlety real fast if I went further.

I did it to mine i will be posting a video real soon about what i have done to it ! B18 swap :)

It came off a rando Civic in the junkyard. Not sure which trim.

Under the hood is a 7.5 fuse by the battery it's in the row closest to the windshield

@@josh7314 Thanks Josh. I actually ended up changing out the bulb anyway and it was simple. Also, FYI I was getting PO335, 336 and 1381 codes when it stalled out on me. It was the distributor. Autozone got me for $175. I had to fix it immediately because I had to roll. I'm glad they had it and the store was near by!

Hmmmm what do you want done and where are you? And thanks for the compliment.

Whatever is on sale.

Awesome, how much? Manual with low miles, what a prize. The squirt gun was just a bit of easy wiring and fabrication.

@@gray25xt I paid $2,700. More than I would have liked, but I see this car as something that will last me a long time and save a lot on gas. Plus manual is fun. Is there anything I should be particularly wary of, or should check out immediately to ensure she is in top notch?

@@DannyWohl That is a really good price. I'd buy it for that for sure. I'd change the fluids and maybe belts to start just to be sure it's up on maintenance.

@@gray25xt Thanks man!

what the fuck did you just say?

I can't, I've lost it. But I don't recommend them. I removed it and threw it away and just bought an eBay cat for cheap. The header buzzes and makes all sorts of strange noises when you accelerate, spend a bit more and get a real part. If you're really desperate just look on eBay, there are tons for sale cheap like this one: www.ebay.com/itm/4-2-1-STAINLESS-RACING-HEADER-MANIFOLD-EXHAUST-D-SERIES-CIVIC-EG-EJ-EK-D15A-D16A/180753206335?fits=Year%3A1998%7CModel%3ACivic%7CSubmodel%3ALX&epid=13014353332&hash=item2a15bb0c3f:g:yiwAAOSwnstdVLm4

@@gray25xt thanks for the feedback.. I appreciate it..

I actually have the exact same headers on mine I think I found it on Amazon from DNA I don't remember what it's called but should be one of the first ones that pop up

I do, and it will be for sale this summer.

@@gray25xt How much are you going planning to sell for ?

@@themiddlekingdom9121 I'm thinking $2200. The car is basically unchanged since this video except a few more miles, around 220k right now. Had the A/C serviced not long ago, freon and oil vacuumed, leak tested and no leaks, refilled, A/C is very cold and strong. Tires still have alot of life in them. Just replaced a window regulator (3rd time in 6 years) a few weeks ago. The car is solid mechanically aside from a few suspension squeaks. Paint is oxidizing but mostly intact. Oil changes have been done regularly. Interior is near perfect. Also since this video I've put black trim tape on all the chrome so it looks quite nice. Well nice for a 1998 Civic. I'm in GA, USA btw if you're interested.

@@gray25xt Thanks for the information.

All the wires are covered and hidden so I cannot do that. It's simple though, just power from the battery to the switch and to the motor, then do the plumbing.

Also check out my newer video called "the most important mod" I cover the squirt gun in more detail there as well...

@@gray25xt oh shoot Ty sm, I’ll check our

@@gray25xt sorry I’m having a hard time finding this video, do u mind giving me a link to it possibly? Thank you sm

@@LucasStevens here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LCeZ8JTqOLg.html

No all civics are all wheel drive. All of them

@@zackhiggins5135 ??? It's fwd

Kapseri same man i bought a 160k km 1.4 for 800euros from a old men perfect condition

E-brake is helpful to guarantee safety when parking. Also saves strain on resting the car on the transmission in park especially on hills.

@@gray25xt thanks for the response. I just found it odd that I've seen it done alot on these cars but not any other car. My driveway is flat enough where I doubt even putting the car in neutral will allow it to roll away.

Haha I have a 97 civic and always put the e-brake up. No real reason why but that’s funny that you mentioned it.

​@lancepage8768 my 16 civic rolled into a van at a grocery store in 18. Been using the ebrake ever since

No they dont lol

Good point, I guess it's about perspective. In either case it should speak goodwill to either group you mentioned that I have taken a $1600 car and improved it and treated it with dignity, much more so than many cars ten times the price.

gray25xt civics are great cars I have 3. There are good cars to learn from and build on. There cheap cars with a huge range of modifications

@@issaproject3844 Yes for sure. Again, the fact that I bought a Civic and put money toward some mild mods speaks of my respect for the cars.

theres s2k drifters

@That's What She Said yeah they do. The only car that I like in 4 door is the 06 Honda civic