RS1T Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 About a month ago I got this 1999 civic aerodeck 1.6ES, which therefore makes it an MC1 I believe.It has quite a few dents and scrapes, done 136,000 miles and was an old mini cab.Picked it up for 800 quid from gumtree.Good points: Engine is sound, fairly brutal when power goes downFull Leather InteriorAll interior electronics work perfectlyHeating/ACPlenty of space in the boot Bad Points:Lots of dents and scrapesCan't lock it without alarm going offClutch is almost deadAlternator belt squeals when coldTires almost goneAlloy wheels in shocking conditionDirty CarpetsMore pics:Would love to mod it, but have basically no income at all and don't want to push insurance up.If anyone has ideas for small improvements I could do myself that would be great. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mad kiwi Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 if you keep an eye out there are loads of aerodecks and mbs in silver being broken you could replace the dented panels for small change other than that maybe an intake mod and springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS1T Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Time for a little update, I did say I wasn't going to mod it, but when I passed my test popping around to pick up bits from here and there made it too tempting not to.Picked up some Dare 17' Alloys today, cost about £200 in total including new nuts all round and fitting.Also picked up a new exhaust trim to cover the tiny rusted piece of crap that was there before. Makes a slightly louder sound but nothing chavvy.Next up is to visit a breakers yard and replace the dented panels, and maybe pick up a front VTi lip if I can find one. I also want to colour code the side skirts and black plastic areas of the bumpers, and maybe a mesh grill. Any more ideas, let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hi Alex.Nice wheels - they suit the car a treat. 1"£££$££"!! notice that you've got a tow bar on there... if you don't plan on using it I'd whip it off - best "mod" that I did to mine. the weight of mine meant that it was like having a passenger sat right on the end of the boot. apart from making the car heavier generally, it moves the weight balance off the front wheels. you'll notice the handling improve if you take it off (mine did and that's with the B18 lump and lsd acting as a counterbalance - should make even more of a difference with the1.6?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS1T Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Was thinking of doing that, had a quick peek under the rear bumper but I couldn't see any obvious way of taking it off. Were the tow bars original Honda equipment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS1T Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Decided to take the plunge and started colour coding the bumper strips. It's turning out really well so far, but running out of paint so need to pop into halfrauds tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 looking good dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Was thinking of doing that, had a quick peek under the rear bumper but I couldn't see any obvious way of taking it off. Were the tow bars original Honda equipment?I'd need to double check, but I'm sure that the rear bumper had to come off. I think that there's a few bolts underneath that go through the chassis.mine wasn't a honda one, but they were an option I think... I'm sure that Dave (admin) has one, and I'm thinking that the honda ones were removable (like easy to take off and put back on again when neeed) - but I might be making that up.... my memory sometimes plays tricks on me... hope not though, otherwise the content of my dreams has gone propper downhill! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicturbo79 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Did you key up the strips and use plastic primer as if you did'nt the paint will come off about as fast as it went on Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyricer Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I got a vti front lip mate if you want it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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