Decision finally made!

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:34 pm

Well here is the predicament. My bro recently got a pristine 1997 Integra GSR. So now he has 2 cars. He is going to be moving back to Kansas this summer and he might sell me his other car, which is an 89 Civic Hatch STD. Yes! They had a Honda model called an "STD"

It was the lightest of the bunch with no options at all. Well the engine got dropped and a b16a1a (160hp) was thrown in there, rear disc conversion, siR hatch swap, siR front a rear seat conversions, 4 to 5 speed swap. siR suspension switch over. Some very expensive stiff as f00k motor mounts and misc. bolt ons. This car is very quick and is like a little go-cart. This car handles so we3ll and is very loud inside due to the motor mounts. No AC, No radio. He will sell it to me for $5k, he might go a bit lower. But its all up in the air right now. I would really like a quick car and this thing would definately satisfy my need for that. Plus theres a Wings West Body kit collecting dust in our garage that he will throw in there, plus a slew of other "extra parts" from the swap. So I might end up selling the Neon here next year and buy this little beast. Heres some old picts when he came by last year. Paint is flawless and its original from 89. We will see what happens....

Its really up in the air.

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:40 pm

not exactly my cup of tea, but as long as you think hard about your decision.... good luck man.

702Neon · Post by **702Neon** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:46 pm

160whp on this devil? DAMN! but i think 5k is just a little too much for it. especially if he's ur bro.
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MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:53 pm

Believe me, I will think VERY hard about this. Its something I don't NEED, it would just be nice to have a quick car for a change. It has grown on me a bit. Oh yeah that stupid team illusionz sticker is gone. This car is ugly compared to my Neon, but its quick. I am just tired of having a "base" model ATX Neon. I would really love to do an SRT-4 tranny and engine swap in my car... Its just I really don't have the time to get a donor SRT-4, have a place to put it and work on it. Too much time and a bunch of money and a lot of PITA moments I can see happening with the swap. If I lived on the east coast I would buy one of those R/T's or turbo 2.0's I have seen up for sale. But unfortunately I live in bum fuk Egypt and this Civic looks pretty much stock. Very nice sleeper.

702Neon wrote:160whp on this devil? DAMN! but i think 5k is just a little too much for it. especially if he's ur bro.

Nah, the engine puts out 160 hp at the crank... I am gonna find out how much this car weighs...
Here we are... This is before the engine swap when it was completely stock. 1989 Honda Civic HB MT 2013

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:07 pm

Over priced...

$5,000 for a 89 Hatchback with a $1500 motor in it... not worth it.... seriously.. get on honda-tech and you can find better deals all day long.

702Neon · Post by **702Neon** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:15 pm

LowNSlow wrote:Over priced...

$5,000 for a 89 Hatchback with a $1500 motor in it... not worth it.... seriously.. get on honda-tech and you can find better deals all day long.

his own brother's trying to rip him off.....tsk tsk tsk........i can't belive what this world is coming to. what's next?

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03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:18 pm

Don't do it.

My $0.02.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:20 pm

I say get the price dropped, and then buy it - I would jump all over it!!! I love those cars, and I tell you what, that sucker is going to be fast!!!! I saw one JUST like it at KCIR one night, with same set up run 13.01. Kid you not. Awesome car, get it. But yeah, drop the price some!!! Maybe - $3000

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:22 pm

The hatch above with just the B16 and intake/exhaust will be in the 14s but does have good potential..

$5,000 is way over priced.. especially from your brother. I'd offer something in the range of $2500.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:25 pm

hmmmmm, My bro is still tryin to rip me off even to this day. First it was basketball cards now this.

Like I said, its still up in the air and he will probably lower the price. I am gonna keep my eyes open.

Yeah LowNSlow he was telling me how people were offering $2k for it. He thought that was way too low. See, my bro got ripped pretty bad... He bought the car stock and had a friend get the clip from an siR, he ended up paying around $8k+ (Including the price of the car)

for everything... This was around 6 years ago..... So I guess since he got ripped off he wants to rip me off... I am gonna look into it more.

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:31 pm

99 B16a2 with cable B16 trans
Converted to obd1 on chipped p28
CTR pistons
CTR cams
AEM cam gears
Complete MSD ignition setup
Relocated battery to the rear
Full Skunk2 catback exhaust
? 4-1 header
Tokico blues all around
? no name coilovers
Kenwood speakers and headunit
Optional arm rest/center console
New slips with new Kuhmo tires

Very clean CRX.. he supposedly wants 4K.. but that means anything in the 3 range...

Not bad at all for a clean REX...

Check out honda-tech classifieds man.. you find good chit there.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:34 pm

^^^^

NOICE. I want, but wife said no.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:56 pm

CRX =

IMO. That is a nice one though. (The gray one.)

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:57 pm

It looks nice, but like the others said, hes asking too much

Id try to talk him down to like 2500. or just keep your neon!! esp if your neon is paid off, or close to it. I happen to really like your neon, one of my faves!

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:20 pm

Well thanks for the compliment scneon! I honestly love my car to death. I just want a change in a sense. My car has been paid off for over a year now. I pretty much paid it off right away. I looked on Honda tech and found some good stuff, its just too far away. I want something local. Kansas, Mo area. I plan on getting my rear bumper fixed this spring and I will see what I can get out of the Neon. I will probably end up keeping it though, if I don't get what I want out of it. Who knows I might come across a nice R/t.. Cause Dodge is in my blood and I don't think I can join the darkside...

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:28 pm

You can join the dark side.. it's easy.

Post in the car section : WTB: and whatever you want and puty our location.. say you want something local... .all kinds of posts will come up

Post by **Diablo0** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:28 pm

I say just keep the Neon

But thats just me... 5K is a lot for an '89 Honda.

JRM · Post by **JRM** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:32 pm

dont do it! PM 2002srt4 he can get you a complete srt tranny setup from my donor car. He is a good guy and will probably work out a good deal on getting it installed for ya too

kEEP IT!

Nick Drake · Post by **Nick Drake** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:19 pm

Dooooo Itttttt.

So far I've owned a 1 and 2 gen neon, and an 89 civic STD, and now an 89 CRX HF. I still wish I kept my old civic, it was a great car.

No lie, honda is a good thing. No dissing Neons, they're just more expensive to do up right, and with hondas (especially that honda) it's much easier to do things right and within budget.

(and whip SRT's

)

EDIT: oh I forgot to say:

Ask 2grand. That's about all that car's worth. Sure it's a nice car, but it's already been molested by someone else. It's not stock in any way, so 5000 is waaaay out of question.

OB · Post by OB » Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:27 pm

5k seems like a little much, but whatever floats your boat. car definatly needs some work, but i know id be down to buy it in a heartbeat if the price were lower. buying a car from a family member is always cool, cuz u get to know the full history on it and whatnot. Plus u can yell at em when it breaks! ahahaha

glasswars · Post by **glasswars** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:36 pm

5k - WAY too much.

lolelectricbluesxt · Post by **lolelectricbluesxt** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:11 am

Do this and I can not guarantee that the occasional friendly fire incident wont happen on live

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:47 am

Diablo0 wrote:I say just keep the Neon But thats just me... 5K is a lot for an '89 Honda.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 3:39 am

TNK wrote:
Diablo0 wrote:I say just keep the Neon But thats just me... 5K is a lot for an '89 Honda.

+1
I try to keep my opinions to myself but I hate to see anyone go to the Darkside.

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 3:49 am

especailly when they are getting raped on the deal and the car is ugly.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:59 pm

There is abosluteley nothing close to my area for cars... (Ebay) As for Honda tech... I signed up and I am currently a "trial user" I have to wait so long to become a reg user to use the classifieds...

I did find this thats 30 miles away....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MUST-SEE ... dZViewItem

Weird choice of colors... I wonder how much the reserve is...

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 3:03 pm

i think you need to stop being a

and stick with the neon.

JRM · Post by **JRM** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:03 pm

TNK wrote:i think you need to stop being a and stick with the neon.

sxt42uner06 · Post by **sxt42uner06** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:23 am

Yea do it

Keep the neon just my opinion.

JRM · Post by **JRM** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:27 am