Handling/safety improvements for 2000 Civic DX

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wdeagle1 - 26 Jan 2006 16:45 GMT

My daughter has a 2000 Civic DX and I would like to improve the
handling, braking, safety, etc. The first thing I thought of was
puuting 17" tires/wheels. Would this be my best bang for the buck or is
there another component that you would consider upgrading first?

Thanks
Charles

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dimndsonmywndshld@yahoo.com - 26 Jan 2006 17:10 GMT

> My daughter has a 2000 Civic DX and I would like to improve the
> handling, braking, safety, etc. The first thing I thought of was
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> Thanks
> Charles

I had a similar decision to make several years ago. Instead of
upgrading the compact I replaced it with an Accord. Just a thought.

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jim beam - 28 Jan 2006 02:17 GMT

> My daughter has a 2000 Civic DX and I would like to improve the
> handling, braking, safety, etc. The first thing I thought of was
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> Thanks
> Charles

the brakes on the 2000 dx, if you're running oem brake pads which are
very fade resistant, are good unless you're racing.

safety? carry a fire extinguisher. always.

handling? buy decent tires like conti or michelin, [they don't need to
be wide or low pro, then consider the civic ex sway bar. the civic si
bar is, imo, too harsh.

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