Future Ideas

Car parts are expensive, which means I can't go out and fully build my car tomorrow. That doesn't mean I can't think about what I might want to do in the future and in what order.

Wheels

Wheels are definitely going to happen after the coilovers are put on. The TSW wheels that came from the dealership aren't the worst thing in the world, but they're pretty close to it. Some nice, lightweight wheels are going to really pull the car together visually and help to improve performance simply through weight reduction. Some potential brands are Enkei, BBS, or Work.

WORK Wheels
WORK Emotion CR Kiwami
BBS Wheels
BBS Lm



Intake + Tune

I would probably do a new intake and ECU tuning at the same time, because they're most effective together. A new intake would allow for more unrestricted airflow to the engine, improving performance and making the car sound better. HONDATA is a program that allows me to control the car's computer. With it, I can do things like get rid of rev hang and lower the point when VTEC activates. Installing an intake and tuning the engine at the same time allows me to set the engine to fully take advantage of the new intake.

K-Tuned Intake
K-Tuned Cold Air Intake... Not sure if I'd go with this one, but you get the idea
HONDATA
HONDATA Flashpro



Exhaust

An exhaust would work wonders to allow for even more unrestricted airflow. An exhaust would improve power output and help to improve the sound of the car even further. I wouldn't want anything too loud or obnoxious, just something with a distinct note to it. There are fully built exhaust kits I could order and install myself or I could go somewhere like Lou's Custom Exhaust in Westport, MA.



To be determined...

Wheels, intake + tune, and exhaust are the three things I'm about 100% sure I'll do to the car. There's still a lot more I'd want to do with infinite time, funds, and knowledge. I could upgrade brakes, intercooler, the seats, sway bars, even drop a turbo in the car. I've got to be at least somewhat responsible, which means I need to put my money into school and keep the car reliable enough to get me around every day. But maybe after graduation when I have more money to play with, I can waste more on car parts.

Bonus: Diegos!