1999 Honda Civic

Disclaimer - This guide is for informational purposes only.  I am not responsible for any inaccuracies within this guide, I have tried to be as accurate as possible.  Use this guide at your own risk.

The Honda Civic line of automobiles is an incredibly popular vehicle for people to purchase, and then add performance parts to.  The Honda Civic is a great little car, and fun to drive, and best of all they are relatively cheap, easy to get a hold of, and easy to work on.  There is a plethora of available after market performance and exterior parts as well.  So what are the Honda Civic Models  and what features do they have stock?  Well, keep reading, as this guide will inform you of the equipment and options available on the Si Model (the models available in 1999 & 2000)

1999 Honda Civic Si Coupe (hatchback not produced in 1999 or 2000)

Body Styles:    2-Dr Coupe

Engines:          1.6L B16A2 DOHC VTEC

Transmissions:           5 Speed Manual

Drivetrain:      Front Wheel Drive

Performance

-1,595 cc 1.6 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 81 mm bore, 77 mm stroke, 10.2 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder

-Premium unleaded fuel

-Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.6

-Multi-point injection fuel system

-45 liter fuel tank

-Power: 119 kW , 160 HP @ 7,600 rpm; 111 ft lb , 150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm

Handling

-4.4:1 axle ratio

-Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs

-Spacesaver steel rim spare wheel

-Wishbone front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs

Exterior (available in Flamenco Black, Red, Blue)

-Body color body side molding

-Front and rear body color bumpers

-Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors

-External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,448, overall width (mm): 1,704, overall height (mm): 1,374, wheelbase (mm): 2,621, front track (mm): 1,476, rear track (mm): 1,476 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 9,997

-Complex surface lens halogen bulb single headlights

-Heat reflective glass

-Luxury trim leather on gear knob

-Gloss paint , pearl paint

-Rear window

-Front body color spoiler

-Front glass electric tilting sliding sunroof with sunshade

-Tinted glass

-Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,560 and curb weight (kg) 1,185

-Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe

Interior

-Air conditioning

-A pillar antenna

-Stereo audio system with AM/FM

-Cargo area light

-Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 337

-Clock

-Dashboard full console with open storage box , floor full console with covered storage box

-Courtesy lights

-Cruise control

-Front seats and rear seats cup holders

-Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat

-Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area

-Driver and passenger front airbag

-Bucket seat , bucket seat

-3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat

-Front seat center armrest with integral box

-Glove compartment

-Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats , two head restraints on rear seats

-Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 950, rear headroom (mm): 899, front hip room (mm): 1,265, rear hip room (mm): 1,158, front leg room (mm): 1,085, rear leg room (mm): 826, front shoulder room (mm): 1,331, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,306 and interior volume (liters): 2,339

-Low fuel level warning

-Remote power locks

-Power steering

-Front power windows with one one-touch

-Front reading lights

-3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, lap static rear seat belts on center side

-Bench asymmetrical three rear seats

-Rear view mirror

-Mechanical remote fuel filler door release

-Mechanical remote trunk/hatch release with lock

-Front seat back storage

-Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth (only available on the Si)

-Seating: five seats

-Service interval indicator

-Six speakers

-Leather covered steering wheel

-Tachometer on speedometer with Si cluster

-Driver and passenger vanity mirror

-Ventilation system with push button heater controls, four fan speeds and recirculation setting

 

Aftermarket parts and Accessories

There are a few main companies that offer aftermarket parts for your Honda Civic.  A few to check out are:

-          AEM – Advanced Engine Management – they offer a range or parts from air intakes to fuel management.  Mostly engine upgrades.

-          DC Sports – they offer a wide range from short shifter to headers      .

-          Neuspeed – they offer suspension and brake upgrades, as well as engine management software.

-          Mugen Motorsports – they have a wide variety of products

-          Energy Suspension – Suspension bushing and parts

Most of these companies have websites where you can browse their products and even order  from an approved retailer.  There is of course a huge variety of exterior modifications that can be purchased as well but that is for a later guide.

A few things to keep in mind when adding aftermarket parts has to do with smog.  Most states have some sort of smog laws that need to be followed.  If you live in California, it is best to purchase parts that C.A.R.B. rated.  This means that your car in theory will still pass smog when the parts are installed.  Another thing to keep in mind is that your engine needs to work together to create more power and run more efficiently.  It does no good to be getting more air into the engine if you cannot get the exhaust out at the same rate, and you cannot add the fuel needed to utilize the air coming in.  Every part has to work together.  Yes your exhaust may sound really cool to you but you may not notice a gain in horsepower until you change out the header and the intake.  Just something to think about.

Another thing to consider are the brakes on your car.  Most stock brakes are set up to have more braking power in the front of the car, and less in the rear.  Keep in mind that even if you add a ‘big brake’ kit it may not improve your stopping distance.  Adding bigger brakes or a racing brake set up may actually make things worse because racing brakes are designed to be used on a race track with a certain temperature range in mind.  If your brakes never reach that temperature on the street you may not see any improved braking performance.  Make sure the brake kit is designed for street use.

There are a lot of companies the specialize in aftermarket parts for your Honda Civic.  eBay can be a wonderful way to get a hold of aftermarket parts, but there are a few things to remember and consider when purchasing car parts on eBay.  Pay attention to the pricing of the parts.  Does the price seem too high or too low?  Checkout other online retailers and see what a comparable price range for that part would be.  If something seems fishy find another item.  Make sure you know exactly what you are getting and of course pay attention to all the rules and conditions of each auction.   You cannot assume that parts purchased on eBay will come with install instructions either, so make sure you know what you are doing when installing parts, or have a qualified professional install the parts for you.  OH, and just because an auction has JDM in the title doesn’t mean it is a high priced item, or that it is hard to find.  I have seen auctions where people pay way too much for parts and they have JDM in the title.

I hope this guide was helpful and although it is in no way complete, I hope it gives you at least some good information to look at when buying a Civic or parts for your Civic.

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