Mods for Civic Vs Mods for Laura

redsfx · 16th November 2007, 17:33

Hi Guys,

Will soon be picking up a new car and the cars am looking at are the civic and laura. IMO a car is an extension of one's personality and I would love my car to suit my personality and lifestyle. I would like to own a elegant,classy yet sporty ride. A stock Civic or Laura look good but can look better with skirts and few other things. Depending on the costs involved and the number of mod options available on the two cars I would like to make my choice.
I have checked out other threads where it is a comparison between the performance, diesel/petrol comparisons etc. These also will be taken into consideration before taking the plunge.

The Rs kit for the laura- is it available in every dealership? Somewhere in the forum I read it is 1.7 lakhs. Is it true? Will I be able to get just the body kit for the ambiente? If so any idea how much it would cost? Will look at performance mods only later. The Civic's body kit- is it available at the dealership?If so how much is it without the spoiler? I would also like to upgrade the shoes to 17''. Would also get leather seats. How about the ICE? Do these cars come with a good ICE Setup or would I need to spend on an upgrade? I keep travelling quite a bit and would like to put in a LCD screen or two. Which car would suit my requirements better?

I guess I have lot of questions put up here. Am pretty confused and excited right now. Help me out Bhpians.

Cheers

redsfx · 16th November 2007, 17:36

Also how about the Xenons? Will Projectors be good enough or should I upgrade and how much would it be for both the cars? I heard Xenons are expensive to maintain.Is it so?

csentil · 17th November 2007, 01:12

Why don't you do a search for Civic Mods. There are quite a few threads on it with a lot of snaps also.

dipen · 17th November 2007, 02:19

Both cars can be spurced up the way you want to.
Civic can get more ricer and sporty. Most mods would look good on it.
Laura would be more elegant with or without the RS kit ( no loud mods for the Octy).

You have plenty of perfomance mods available on both cars.

First decide on the car : Civic or Laura considering all your requirements. Then you can start looking for mods one by one.

desigNation · 17th November 2007, 19:33

redsfx-i agree with dipen.

toiingg · 17th November 2007, 19:39

Laura comes with Xenons IIRC

Akshay1234 · 17th November 2007, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by toiingg

Laura comes with Xenons IIRC

not the ambiente. it only comes with projectors.

PJSPEED · 17th November 2007, 22:00

Hi,

Keep the car clean no Body kits .....Go for Remap,Wheels and ICE.
Its my view.

Regards,
PJ

swageo · 17th November 2007, 22:44

In Laura ambiente, there is a bump on the inner side of roof. Don't know what thatis for, but keeping LCD on it could be difficult.

Side skirt on Civic ?. Won't it keep hitting on speed breakers

BUSA · 17th November 2007, 23:48

You are choosing a car according to how it can modded? One is a diesel the other is a petrol, look at your requirement first.

karthik247 · 18th November 2007, 00:09

A civic with a mugen kit will look deadly.. But on the other hand, a laura wit a kit wont look that hot.

dragger · 18th November 2007, 05:58

hey buddy the civic has way more mods available,cosmetically aswel well as performance oriented,just a small list of what i can think is a complete body kit,complete air induction kit,cat-back exhuast system with an optional race cat,upgraded angel eye headlight's aswel as upgraded tail light's,after market hid xenon kit,suspension option's and a brake upgrade kit aswel,the laura(l&k) on the other hand comes with an smg gear box,which is technologically very advance and the cosmetic option's available are the body kit and an upgraded hid xenon kit,as far as engine mods are concerned you can add a box replacement filter,or if you feel the need to you can install a closed air-induction kit and an after market chip,hope i could help,jus my two bits,cheers,happy revvin..!

blueraven316 · 18th November 2007, 11:12

Aftermarket Mugen kits are available already for the Civic, Some Imported kits for the Laura are also coming to town soon. so stay tuned.
Civic for obvious reason is the more aggressive good looking car, but even a Laura with the right color and rims with the kit looks super hott!

redsfx · 19th November 2007, 16:52

Hi,
Well am developing a property out a town and I definitely need a diesel now. I am going for the laura ambiente. Am waiting for a month or two so that I get a 2008 model. Sadly Ambiente does not come in black. Will go for the red or probably the silver. Get good 16" wheels and get a good ICE Setup.

Any ideas on the Stock ICE in the laura Ambiente? What if I need to put in LCD'S. Will it be possible and how much would i be sheeling out? How much would the upgrade to XENONS be? If I get custom leather for the seats, gear and door trims how much would it cost me?

Cheers

fb1 · 19th November 2007, 20:22

I am getting xenons fitted in my corrolla... RS.12,000 a pair... 8000k xenons.. Right now I am getting only low beams fitted... will get high beam pair fitted in a few months

16th November 2007, 17:33	#1
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Mods for Civic Vs Mods for Laura Hi Guys, Will soon be picking up a new car and the cars am looking at are the civic and laura. IMO a car is an extension of one's personality and I would love my car to suit my personality and lifestyle. I would like to own a elegant,classy yet sporty ride. A stock Civic or Laura look good but can look better with skirts and few other things. Depending on the costs involved and the number of mod options available on the two cars I would like to make my choice. I have checked out other threads where it is a comparison between the performance, diesel/petrol comparisons etc. These also will be taken into consideration before taking the plunge. The Rs kit for the laura- is it available in every dealership? Somewhere in the forum I read it is 1.7 lakhs. Is it true? Will I be able to get just the body kit for the ambiente? If so any idea how much it would cost? Will look at performance mods only later. The Civic's body kit- is it available at the dealership?If so how much is it without the spoiler? I would also like to upgrade the shoes to 17''. Would also get leather seats. How about the ICE? Do these cars come with a good ICE Setup or would I need to spend on an upgrade? I keep travelling quite a bit and would like to put in a LCD screen or two. Which car would suit my requirements better? I guess I have lot of questions put up here. Am pretty confused and excited right now. Help me out Bhpians. Cheers
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16th November 2007, 17:36	#2
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Also how about the Xenons? Will Projectors be good enough or should I upgrade and how much would it be for both the cars? I heard Xenons are expensive to maintain.Is it so?
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17th November 2007, 01:12	#3
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Why don't you do a search for Civic Mods. There are quite a few threads on it with a lot of snaps also.
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17th November 2007, 02:19	#4
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,234 Thanked: 725 Times	Both cars can be spurced up the way you want to. Civic can get more ricer and sporty. Most mods would look good on it. Laura would be more elegant with or without the RS kit ( no loud mods for the Octy). You have plenty of perfomance mods available on both cars. First decide on the car : Civic or Laura considering all your requirements. Then you can start looking for mods one by one.
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17th November 2007, 19:33	#5
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	redsfx-i agree with dipen.
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17th November 2007, 19:39	#6
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 639 Thanked: 266 Times	Laura comes with Xenons IIRC
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17th November 2007, 22:00	#8
PJSPEED BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 171 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Hi, Keep the car clean no Body kits .....Go for Remap,Wheels and ICE. Its my view. Regards, PJ
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17th November 2007, 22:44	#9
swageo BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 323 Thanked: 31 Times	In Laura ambiente, there is a bump on the inner side of roof. Don't know what thatis for, but keeping LCD on it could be difficult. Side skirt on Civic ?. Won't it keep hitting on speed breakers
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17th November 2007, 23:48	#10
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	You are choosing a car according to how it can modded? One is a diesel the other is a petrol, look at your requirement first.
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18th November 2007, 00:09	#11
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	A civic with a mugen kit will look deadly.. But on the other hand, a laura wit a kit wont look that hot.
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18th November 2007, 05:58	#12
dragger BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India-Mumbai-Colaba Posts: 350 Thanked: 6 Times	hey buddy the civic has way more mods available,cosmetically aswel well as performance oriented,just a small list of what i can think is a complete body kit,complete air induction kit,cat-back exhuast system with an optional race cat,upgraded angel eye headlight's aswel as upgraded tail light's,after market hid xenon kit,suspension option's and a brake upgrade kit aswel,the laura(l&k) on the other hand comes with an smg gear box,which is technologically very advance and the cosmetic option's available are the body kit and an upgraded hid xenon kit,as far as engine mods are concerned you can add a box replacement filter,or if you feel the need to you can install a closed air-induction kit and an after market chip,hope i could help,jus my two bits,cheers,happy revvin..!
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18th November 2007, 11:12	#13
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Aftermarket Mugen kits are available already for the Civic, Some Imported kits for the Laura are also coming to town soon. so stay tuned. Civic for obvious reason is the more aggressive good looking car, but even a Laura with the right color and rims with the kit looks super hott!
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19th November 2007, 16:52	#14
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Hi, Well am developing a property out a town and I definitely need a diesel now. I am going for the laura ambiente. Am waiting for a month or two so that I get a 2008 model. Sadly Ambiente does not come in black. Will go for the red or probably the silver. Get good 16" wheels and get a good ICE Setup. Any ideas on the Stock ICE in the laura Ambiente? What if I need to put in LCD'S. Will it be possible and how much would i be sheeling out? How much would the upgrade to XENONS be? If I get custom leather for the seats, gear and door trims how much would it cost me? Cheers
	() Thanks

19th November 2007, 20:22	#15
fb1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 186 Thanked: 8 Times	I am getting xenons fitted in my corrolla... RS.12,000 a pair... 8000k xenons.. Right now I am getting only low beams fitted... will get high beam pair fitted in a few months
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