8th gen is so underrated. Can’t wait to see more on the 9th gen.

I’m from co and flew out to Mississippi to buy a Fa5 k24/k20. Drove the car all the way back no issues. One of best experiences ever. I’ve had the car since June 10 now

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Dream setup. That's amazing

8th generation si is a beautiful car with a lot of potential. Will become a classic car one day. 8th gen all day 👍 🙏

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

People have been pulling the whole " just needs an 02 sensor " gag since the 90s 😆.. just saw one the other day too.

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Always 😂

Thanks for the video. On the hunt for a good 8th gen right now as I'll start commuting in January!

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad I could help!

I never leave comments, but you are an absolute legend. Going to check out my first SI tomorrow with your checklist in hand. Thank you.

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it alot! Hope it helps!

@nyxist3160

11 ай бұрын

@@ProjectRad I got a 92 miata instead hahaha the one I checked out was not in good shape unfortunately

Thanks for the video 💪

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Of course! Hope it helped!

Back in September of 2019 I found a jem. I got a white FA5 with only 49k miles, one owner car, clean car fax, all maintenance done at Honda. The car was all stock, except the radio was changed. Cost me 10k. I did change all fluids, all shocks were changed and the engine mount changed. I plan on keeping it stock. I did buy some 18 inch HFP wheels for it. Just went over 60k miles. I love this car. Great video.

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Wow! How fantastic!

@saulreynoso4371

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectRad yeah I think the 8th gen is probably one if the best looking civics. Especially the sedan.

@Red-ev8ls

2 ай бұрын

I just bought a 81k miles 2009 si clean title for 4k is that a good deal or no?

@saulreynoso4371

2 ай бұрын

@Red-ev8ls wow that sounds pretty good. Congrats.

Thanks for your educational help! I flew one way a couple months ago to buy a one owner, completely stock 2011 FA5 with 60K miles. It was repainted under warranty too! I looked for one over a year till I found this one 800 miles away. It's ultra clean and really fun to drive. I plan to modify the suspension to increase handling. IHE + K-Pro and a tune this year.

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic!! Is it the Blue one by chance?

@cdeluise

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectRad Nope, mine is Crystal Black. I wanted White or Blue but I knew this one was it.

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

@@cdeluise that's fantastic

Thank you for this

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Of course! Happy car hunting!

Thanks brotha. I'm getting into this car, but I'm still green. I've gone to check one out at a dealer and your video saved me from a BIG mistake!! Thanks again man, you're doing the Lord's work.

@ProjectRad

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely man glad I could help out!

Got my engine 290km and runs smoothly just clear coat issue that’s all other the that car drives mint

Great video. I like the advice to get in the passenger seat and have them drive it.

@ProjectRad

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

Where was this when I needed it? I recently bought a car that was severely neglected and I can’t in good faith sell it the way it is.

saving up for an si rn since i have an auto ex and cant do much to it thx for the guide

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Of course! Good luck and happy car hunting!

@jeffersonl9790

Жыл бұрын

Fr i had an auto 07 lx and saw ppl mod those non si 8th gens so I gave it a shot, I sadly totaled it, and I decided to stick with the 8th gen civic just an si this time, I just love the shape of them

Thx 🤙🏻

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Man. I got lucky I bought my 2010 FG2 last year for 9Gs with 114k I just hit 119k. Hondata and hybrid racing CAI makes the car a different beast. More yet to come

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing! I’m excited for Hondata and exhaust. Hoping it will wake her up like I think it will.

@mvxyetti9262

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectRad just do your research for every part you buy it’ll help you in the long run… my very first purchase was Hondata to not hold me back from doing what I want to the car

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

@@mvxyetti9262 Exactly the plan of action I’m doing! No way am I getting performance parts without it

@mvxyetti9262

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectRad just an FYI I’ve been getting some badass intake sounds with hybrid racing considering it come with a filter as well as a built in velocity stack. And if moneys tight do a muffler delete until you can get full exhaust:) I should be getting my exhaust soon.. after that I’ll be doing the bigger throttle body and injectors. Until the engine gets tired then swap in a 24

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

@@mvxyetti9262 Exactly. Getting hondata, exhaust and header at same time, then hybrid racing CAI

Fuel gauge and speed not working is cracked solder joints, Takes about 30 minutes to fix for even beginners to circuit repair.

I had a 2011 Si Sedan and it got rear ended the day after you posted this video it was in super good condition. sadly it was totaled :( I'm going to check out a 2007 with 130k miles tomorrow. Def would prefer a 09-11 but it's too good of an offer to pass up

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that. I wish you luck!

@pi2z806

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectRad thank you bro. I'm still on the lookout

@Roobsrandomz

Жыл бұрын

did you end up picking up that 07? Update!

@pi2z806

Жыл бұрын

@@Roobsrandomz Nope, it was repainted and the paintjob was really shit, they even painted over the fucking keyholes lmao... there was also rust on the edge of the back driver side windows, and to top it all off they claimed that I ruined the clutch and threatened to sue me 😭When I looked at the ad a few days later they said "If you don't know how to drive a manual please don't ask to test drive" lmao

@Roobsrandomz

Жыл бұрын

@@pi2z806 I think that was a huge bullet dodged. good shit. Another will come up. Damn some crazy shit lol

Just lost all 4 of my cars to flooding due to hurricane Ian. (2 being C4 corvettes) and my buddy offered to sell me his Si with 200k miles for $4k. roof is faded but I know how my buddy is with his cars and it’s mechanically sound. He even said he’d buy it back when I find a good car that fits my needs better having four kids. Thanks for the video!

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that! I’m glad I could help you out man! Be careful you might not want to sell it back to him 😂

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Very worth it if it is mechanically sound and doesn’t burn oil like crazy.

@betweenthebars19

Жыл бұрын

Just picked her up and drove her 45 mins home… already thinking it’ll probably be a keeper for awhile! Wasn’t expecting to like it this much! Doesn’t burn oil either.

@betweenthebars19

Жыл бұрын

Just picked her up and drove her 45 mins home… already thinking it’ll probably be a keeper for awhile! Wasn’t expecting to like it this much! Doesn’t burn oil either.

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

@@betweenthebars19 Congrats man! Good luck with the aftermath of the storm!

Buying one tomorrow civic 2007 75000 miles

@ProjectRad

3 ай бұрын

Heck ya! Enjoy it!

I'm still getting 53.333 mpg in the coupe MT

I got my 8th gen last September the only flaws is the clear coat is starting to wear by my back doors other than that no issues at all !!! It’s a very fun peppy nimble car very reliable i don’t see alot of these in my area and I live in a big city

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Hell ya! That clear coat is annoying 😂. Super fun car!

@bamaboyburns8079

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectRad lol man🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾

Over here in ny it’s real hard to find an 8th gen without being high mileage and or clapped out

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

It’s a tough thing to find! 😂

I like how I’m watching this after I already bought my 8th gen XD

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

I do the same stuff! 😂

@JoseFonseca-cl3fd

Жыл бұрын

Haha same just bought one

I have the same Venom shirt bro lol

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Good choice!😂

W

Just bought an 08 Si 118k miles Clean title $7,000

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Hell ya!!

Looking at a rallye red 2010 civic sedan today hfp lip kit, skunk 2 header, invidia q300, koni red shocks, tein lowering springs, and tuned on hondata. No leaks clean title 181k miles and they want 7k. Also 0 paint fade wondering if that's a good price

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Hell ya. Higher mileage but if everything checks out. That’s great!

@yesilikejapan9245

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectRad i ended up grabbing it so far its fantastic :) nice change from the 9th gen si

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

@@yesilikejapan9245 That’s amazing! Hope you have a good time with it!!

Looking at a 06 si with 189k miles on it. 1 Owner, clutch replaces at 120k, new front brakes and tires. Paint definitely is bad near the front like you mentioned. Its got one code, p0420 which might be a bad cat. Guy is asking $4500 for it. Kinda on the fence and want to offer 4k. Would you say thats a good deal? Car overall mechanically does not seem bad. Just a lot of miles. It hasnt been modified.

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

So I have a lot to say about this one. So since it’s the 06 it has the bad transmission and just be aware it’s probably gonna be grinding or popping out of gear. With 189k miles you might want to keep an eye out for another motor pretty soon since it is a k20 and oil consumption might be a problem. But $4000 is pretty cheap. I’d offer 3.5k and see. If this is going to be your daily though… I’d pass and look for one in better shape.

@kevins7580

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectRad This is going to be a second car primarily used in winter. Probably will only see 2-4k miles a year. Yeah the high miles worry me with this civic year. I will see if he will take 3.5. Feel like its so much car for sub 4k. I appreciate the reply!

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

@@kevins7580 I agree with you! Good luck to you man!

Bro i just got a 2010 FA5 92k miles for 8k good condition overall just some minor things was a good deal?

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

I love the exterior look of the 8th Gen Si but I hate the interior of it I do not like the manual gearbox setup and the parking brake setup I like the interior of the 9th Gen Si a lot better

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Totally the 9th gen is a lot more refined and just more mature! I think the interior of the 8th ages well though with its curved lines. Plus not to hard to modify abit to make it look better with, better stereo, wheel, hybrid shifter and few other changes.

@alexxxxxxxxxx8850

Жыл бұрын

Trust me I used to hate the look of it but after being driven around in my buddys a lot I’ve come to really like the driver focused layout of it

Is it a 09 SI coupe with 154k miles for $6500 a good price? The car is in good condition.

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Ya that’s pretty decent!

I found a 2008 civic si sedan with 127000 for 8500 stock and the exterior is good, is it a good deal?

@ProjectRad

9 ай бұрын

Ya that's not to bad! Try to wiggle down but ya that's pretty good where I'm from anyway

Do you have original suspension oh tein coilovers

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

This is OEM stock suspension.

9th gen civic si or acura tsx? I want a fun daily driver

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

For the most part I’d go 9th gen. Unless you get lucky and find a manual tsx.

Worst thing i ever see done to these 8th gens are when people put turbos on it in their driveway. That R18 is not made to handle a turbo. An you will see, shortly after you put the turbo on, the engine dies

@ProjectRad

2 ай бұрын

It's not a r18 it's a k20 plus I'm not boosting it

getting my fa5 in 2 days n it only has 83k miles n its bone stock:)

@ProjectRad

5 ай бұрын

Heck ya man!! Good luck and have fun with it!

Looking at a 2010 with 60k miles for 6000 dollars Sounds like a shouldnt bother prolly sum wrong w it right?

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Depends where you are! That sounds like it could be

@saltysweatyhands

Жыл бұрын

Bruh that low of mileage would usually go for 12-15k

how can i find one bro.

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Just keep your eyes peeled on all listing on fb marketplace, OfferUp, Craigslist, etc and just be patient for sure! Good luck!

@ohkfrex

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectRad much love Project R

iv been looking at a 8th gen civic si for sale near me. Theres this nice one with low miles but it has a black dip stick and missing the valve cover that says V-Tech....think this means its been modified in the past?

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

Most likely yes. But sometimes when people do maintenance they take that grey cover off and keep it off since it doesn’t do anything. And the black dip stick is most likely a k tuned dip stick to prevent the oil pressure to leak out that dipstick spot. That’s not a bad thing but that usually means it’s been modded.

@menswearhous

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectRad Thanks, how about the idle on start up, its around 1900 just under 2k right when you start it. is this normal?

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

@@menswearhous That’s a little high but doesn’t sound to bad. If it’s on cold start. If it’s warm and doing that. That’s way to high.

I got my 2010 with 136k for 3500

@ProjectRad

Жыл бұрын

What a deal!

Just bought one for 2800 149,000

@ProjectRad

10 ай бұрын

Very very nice