How do you make a slow car FUN to drive? In today’s video, I explain 5 Things that made my underpowered 1999 Honda Civic Project more fun and enjoyable to drive!
The old saying is that it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. In the case of slow Honda’s…that depends. With the right mods, it’s possible to make 90’s Honda’s (or any car for that matter) more fun to drive regardless of the power. The transformation that much of my budget Honda Civic has had, is in the driving experience. A well rounded car is much more fun than a car that does one thing in my opinion. Anyone can install a turbo or swap an engine in a Honda, but few people will focus on the details that make driving it more fun!
Lowering a Honda Civic and fitting wider wheels and tires is nothing new, but doing it (right) is a rare sight. Functional size and weight is often overlooked and can make a world of difference. Installing wider wheels will increase traction and the overall contact patch. Lowering the car on coilovers will improve handling and lower the center of gravity. Installing an aftermarket steering wheel into any car will (most likely) FEEL nicer. Swapping an S2000 steering wheel into my civic along with a weighted shiftknob and poly bushings made a HUGE difference. Remember, everything you touch makes the experience.
Installing aftermarket seats will improve the fun by holding you in better. Less body roll and much more focused driving position. One of the more expensive mods, but can still be done on a budget. Hondas can swap many seats including Integra seats, RSX seats, EP3 seats, Prelude seats, etc. Lastly, the cheapest mod is a CLEAN interior. This doesn’t cost much and you’ll have way more fun in a clean car than a filthy car. Less items clanking around and will again, feel better.
Coming from a person with an exhaust AND an intake on their underpowered honda, these other 5 things have proven to make MY driving experience more fun. Not saying they are a bad idea, but I would do these other 5 things any day. This stuff is all based on my own opinion and if you have a different one, leave a comment below!
Intro Rollers thanks to: @jw.media_
Curious about my other videos shown in this one? Check them out below!
Civic Coilover and Wheels Install: https://youtu.be/kSY6cye9lAY
S2000 Steering Wheel Install: https://youtu.be/uT6FM_UPzl0
Del SOL Seat Install: https://youtu.be/wePdCrhHXH4
Civic Interior Detail: https://youtu.be/F3FmlLKXnW4
Thanks for watching!
– ALLDAYANTHONY
A car is more fun if you dont have to pay 70 bucks to fill a tank.
Great video! I am looking at getting a 5th gen accord and don't care about power mods. I want to spend my money on making my honda comfortable and look clean.
thanks brah, cant wait to make my honda better!
BROOOOO YOUR JOKES!!!!!!! YOU ON FIRE MAN
I have 99 civic lx 5 speed. I love it. Put a chip in her that gave 60 more hp. Big difference
This civic is the perfect example of a clean car. Although yeah respect every build but i just dont like it when cars are too low. I think it makes them look ricey
whats the song on the opening
Great car, but people are always stealing these car. Can’t leave it anywhere.
Hey ,so I hope I can get a response but @7:15 how does your car sound like that?? I’m not that knowledgeable when it comes to cars but that sounds cool.
I have a 2004 Civic EX manual with a jdm d17a.
Yea, D-Series. Yes engine is from Japan.
Anyways, I searched for Honda Civic 04 mods on youtube and you were the second result. Im glad that ive stumbled into your channel!! Cheers
Civic hybrid has same steeringwheel as S2000.
Not going 15×10.5 i feel targeted
Can i ask what the width of that AP1 steering wheel is
What is the name of the song at the start of video?
I had 15×8 rota grids on my last ej hatch.. no modifications needed
You had me until 5:86, car community is a bunch of sexiest male’s ☕️
Bring me the video for your mom to watch