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#1 (**permalink**) 26 Jan 2006, 11:45 am

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

#2 (**permalink**) 26 Jan 2006, 12:10 pm

wdeagle1 wrote:
> 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

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

#3 (**permalink**) 27 Jan 2006, 09:17 pm

wdeagle1 wrote:
> 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
>
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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