Civic 1.8 VTI-S

[octonewt]

Hey everyone,

Right basically i had an idea of getting a Toyota GT4 ST185, but have since abandoned the idea and fancy something that still has a fair bit of punch but is reliable and a lil' more practical. So i've started thinking about the Civic 1.8 VTI or VTI-S, basically 'coz my brother had the normal VTI. Is there any massive difference between the 2 models, or is it purely cosmetic? Also does anyoe know how Type R bits will switch over from Integra's and the EK-9 Civics?

I was just after general opinions aswell on what these cars are like, as unfortunately my bro never had his long because the previous owner had fallen out with someone big time, and thinking that the previous owner still owned the car, the angered man decided to torch it =( so if anyone says "it's a 1 out of 500 car" its now a "1 out of 499" or much less i imagine.

Any comments would be helpful as i need to shift my piece of poo 306 and move on up.

Cheers,

[octonewt]

cool, i didn't know that it was pretty much the same as the integra. So basically, a lightened and slightly uprated Civic VTI could have a similar sort of performance as the Type R Integra! And considering the insurance will be just a smidge over £600 for me being 20 with 3 ync, i'd say thats a pretty good base for a jap performance car!

Cheers guys, also, not sure if any of you are from round south (Andover/Salisbury area) but does anyone know any reputable modshops or body shops? As i love my cars but am still pretty basic with mechanics etc, so would be good to know of some quality re-trim places and possibly body shops.

Thanks again guys,

[octonewt]

Yeah that true evobarry, altho noting a couple of strut braces etc couldn't help fix. And yeah, nice and low with nothing too striking should knock the socks off the local chavs! have that you sh*ts.

[octonewt]

Cool, this is all really useful! A S2000 beating Civic sounds just up my alley. Just gotta find the perfect one now.