civic gen 1

[modman54935]

i just picked up a gen one civic great condition and with stage 2 motor upgrade.
im new with the gen 1's and i was wondering what are good upgrades i can do to it

[xmodkidd33]

Well, good luck finding any in the first place.

But seriously, tight turns and alloy knuckles. AWD and bearings are a must. Try to find a suspension upgrade, it helps a lot. Lock the rear diff if you want to.

Edit: Pikchas?

[modman54935]

imma take pics now and have um up a little later

[dontspamme]

Originally Posted by xmodkidd33

But seriously, tight turns and alloy knuckles

I would like to say add the alloy tie-rod (yellow or red thingy thats connected to servo)

I would highly recommend taking some heatshrink (plastic tubes on the axles works fine) and put that over the little silver pad at the end where your anntena goes. That way your range would be A LOT harder to fry. Get some alloy rear cups too, those break often with a locked diff.

If you have the rest of the S2 motors, I suggest using the white one if your just using it indoors in your living room. Plenty of torque and great amount of speed. But if your going outside or have a really really long straight, use the yellow or blue one.

[xmodkidd33]

Originally Posted by dontspamme

I would highly recommend taking some heatshrink (plastic tubes on the axles works fine) and put that over the little silver pad at the end where your anntena goes. That way your range would be A LOT harder to fry.

Also, heatshrink the whole antenna or invest in an aftermarket one, such as the one made by Atomic.

[dontspamme]

I would just buy the Atomic antenna. I have one and it works with wonders. The antenna is shorter, but the range is not decreased. The antenna is A LOT stiffer then the stock silver ones. The antenna must also be moved over the the side a little so it wont interfear with the rear clip. I got mine for the price of lunch. They also come in a verity of colours .

You may also want to add another wire to the antenna wire, as the stock one is short.

[modman54935]

alrighty cool thanks
you guys gave me some ideas to keep me busy
thanks again

[dontspamme]

Np, all I want in return is you posting up some pics of your Civic! Any more questions?

[xmodkidd33]

If you feel up to it, upgrade to Li-Po and 2x2 FETs. Be careful if you do, though, you may not be able to fix it!

Center your servo.