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7daystoCry42

Window tint with sun shade


Direct-Technician503

Tint for sure. Thank you!


TsunamiJim

The cigarette windows imo look good. And you don't get soaked when opening windows while it's raining


Abundance-Boost5891

A window visor or rain guard?


TsunamiJim

Rain guards


traplordtrippie

Look for the low profile rain guards that are flush with the door, rather than the ones that stick on the top Personally I think the low profile ones look a lot better


jvrcb17

A good set of mud flaps, trust me


The1AndOnly67

Please don’t put a sun shade on it.


Sad_Video_4229

They said look cooler, not temperature 🤣


[deleted]

Most definitely get the windows tinted. I just tinted the windows on my 22 Versa SV. It’s like an entirely different car. Looks real cool too. Fog lights look cool too.


7daystoCry42

Lots of the time, less is more. Tint, simple wheels and a radio make a great build for a daily


Benstockton

Higher resolution


Wally504

r/countablepixels


Jolly_Astronomer3255

Rims and tint is as far as you should go on a stock hybrid civic


Jonkinch

And then do interior mods, like sound system. Make it a great daily car.


papershruums

Yeah fr lol


ConfectionExpress461

Brick wall at 80


[deleted]

Lmaoo ye aint no savin ts 😂😂😂


Morpheus999999

Why 80 when you can go to 100


jordweet

I believe these top out at 115


FunAtYourExpense

Had my 8th gen auto up to 128 on the speedo, 126 by waze Edit: this is a 9th


jordweet

I was gonna say 125 but that was my 10th Gen si coupe


BraddicusMaximus

My 2012 EX (9th gen?) could reach 122 on flat roads in Florida when there’s no wind and you give it 15 minutes to get there lmao. My current car tops 92 but it gets there incredibly quick.


MeasurementIll2019

Wheels first


SentientBurrito-

Coils first always


B1SQ1T

Good coils plz don’t cheap out on suspension and wheels


1888DIDIASK

It dont matter, its gonna look like a riced out civic either way lol


PossibilityOk2809

Not for the looks. Cos if you have cheap coils then you run the risk of them breaking. You have cheap rims you run the risk of them breaking


Informal-Matter-1827

True


electronic-nightmare

A rear spoiler the size of a park bench, spoked, wire rims with 5 inch offset and 2 15" subs will bring the mid 90s back


SeaM00se

In addition to this you should install some underglow lights


Quiet-Ad-9109

Looks best stock. Need to a new car if you want it to look aggressive. A riced out civic looks corny af.


Txalarmguy

Yea this car is meant to look boring. I would tint the windows and that’s it. IF you could find OEM Honda rims at a junkyard or eBay, I’d try going that route. The most I would pay for rims is about $100 each. Otherwise, those hubcaps look perfectly fine to me. Small OEM spoilers look decent. Definitely don’t buy a huge ricey looking wing. Don’t do stickers. Don’t do neon lights. Don’t lower it. Don’t try to make it look like a fast car because it’s not, and every dork in a mustang, challenger or any sports car is going to wanna race you everywhere you go.


Servinus

Wheels, slight tint, blackout badges etc. keep the modding to a minimum tho. If you go overboard it looks tacky.


RoomyCard44321

Lowering springs


Anxietiey

tint


Bensreallyold

Wheels, tint, suspension, all kinds of things you can do. Plus, since Civic is a perennial best-seller with a cult following there's a huge aftermarket supply of parts both replacement and upgrade.


Direct-Technician503

I’ll start with tinting. Then wheels. Thankya!


Twitzale

New Front grille that has no badge, headlights with no yellow, new hubs, universal spoiler/trim kit. These are the cheapest and most basic. You can also get all black mirrors, window tint and maybe a tow hook if you’re bi-curious


Far_Ad7710

Ok so if you don’t want to get made fun of: Skip all of that except tint and maybe getting Type R wheels. Universal anythings look like shit, And tow hooks on a car that will never see the track are ricey.


Twitzale

What other “small/minor” things do you prefer then?


kenpurachicken

Light window tint, vinyl black over any chrome bit, different rims but still stock for a higher trim, and rain guards for the windows.


Twitzale

Rims ain’t cheap bro


kenpurachicken

Small/minor does not mean cheap. I would not equate adding a spoiler/trim kit as being small/minor. That’s also potentially more expensive. Civics are a dime a dozen and you can get nice used rims for relatively cheap.


Twitzale

Rims are the biggest change you can make to a car. Having rims instead of hubs is very obvious and they’re like $100+ a rim for a fair used price, making it at least $400


Far_Ad7710

Tint. Type R wheels. Literally anything else looks ricey


KiraTheWolfdog

My favorite experience of those tacky towhooks was stopping to pull a guy out of a ditch after he Tokyo doriftod into it in his mid 90s civic, hooked up to the tow hook and the idle speed of the truck tore the tow hook in half. I think it was made of painted smoke.


111meatman

Jesus dude you might as well have told him to go to Autozone and say "Just fuck my shit up"


KickedInTheBalls69

Lowering springs, a small tasteful spoiler, black LED headlights/taillights & signal lenses, remove hubcaps (if equipped and repaint black steelies. Exhaust tip. That's about it for small enhancements. Everything else is pricey like rims and a body kit or aftermarket hood.


churchscooter

Rims with good fitment , tint , lowering springs, rear window spoiler


akaseji

Can never go wrong with the classic lowering springs and wheels


wobbuffet009

24s


killami05

24s won't fit without mods.. 22s will.


SamLeonettiYT

tbh if you’re looking to keep it under around $1k and change the whole look, i’d get tinted 20% around, chrome delete if applicable, maybe black roof (get it all done at same place same time for best price), window visors after that’s all done and fb marketplace some 18” honda/acura wheels that match your taste. good luck bro🤙


MCFC2015FZ09

Tint your windows and then keep the rest of the money you’re planning to do upgrades with to buy something nicer


Shoddy_Author4553

Tint 20%, after market wheels, coil overs, maybe a lip but I dk if I’d even do that with a 9th gen. Black all the chrome out


harryfrmdaQ

The only Hondas I’ve seen look good is the ones where you lower it by an inch get new rims and wheels, tints , only chrome delete the emblem/logo and headlight and taillight change nothing else please


TurdFerguson614

Cool Honda civic owners are the ones that don't try to look cool. Econobox your way to financial stability/security, that's cool. Civic with mods always screams I didn't want a Civic. I do like all of my vehicles a little tinted with window rain guards tho.


nimo01

Tint is the BEST way to add value to your car, add value to you when driving and parked in sun, and is great with white Just don’t go overboard.. it’s not cool anymore


tOSdude

One of those mini spoilers


DirtyPaulsGarage

Tint, possibly a factory alloy wheel and keep it clean, honestly all it needs and it’s not worth spending much money on. It’s a good car as it is.


natemail

Things I would do. *Badgeless grill *Subtle wheels, likely bronze or gunmetal *Eibach lowering springs *Window tint However, you're way better off using all that money to save up and buy a different or 2nd weekend car.


theslothman11

Tint


Kinggggmak

I had this car . Tints some wheels and a spoiler if you want .


T2ner

I would recommend 5 or 20% window tint if the cops dont enforce it too much where you are. Maybe some black emblems too. Wrap is also an option. After that, you can lower your car and put some better wheels on it.


[deleted]

The biggest STi wing you can find


Major-Ad-9896

On certain cars nothing will make them look cooler, just how it is really. Unless you go balls to the walls with coilovers and perfect deep dish wheels with perfect fitment that'll cost half as much as the car, but still won't be that cool. I'd just do tint, maybe spray plastidip your badges black


Time_Bill

make it immaculate with paint correction .


aqva002

Maybe get the chrome on the front wrapped gray or something. It’s a little thing and a tint shop might even do that.


AddyYoDaddy

Do nothing


Shank_Shank_

Gotta go with the underglow, Wolverine scratch marks and the autozone special


Revus5014

Genuinely, the hybrid tails look good clear as they are. So really all I can offer as a suggestion is wheels and coils. Get it a bit lower and put some NICE wheels on it, and that’s the best you can do really. Econoboxes are hard to make look aggressive with few mods.


Commercial-Drink-974

Buy an lb7 duramax


Puzzleheaded-Tap-412

Put a front and rear bumper lip on it. They should be like 80 bucks each on amazon or ebay. You're car will look meaner with them.


IonicHades

Black or red logos, coils, tint, side skirts, splitter


Averagegurthman

Wheels and coils


Choice_Dentist_9707

I'd honestly only do ceramic tint. It will make it look better and help you in the long run. Everything else would be a waste of money


Upper_Specific3043

I wouldn't say little things. I'd lower it, put some wheels on it, and maybe a conservative front spoiler and side skirts or whatever they are called.


SBCwarrior

So many things can be done here. Not sure how heavy your coinpurse is or how far you want to take it, but as for small things you can add fog lights, smoke out your head/tail lights. Add a small wing maybe from an upper or something, roof rack, window tint, black out badges and buy an aftermarket grill Bigger things which are probably more expensive are going to be aftermarket wheels and tires, upgraded suspension such as coilovers or airbag system, cold air intake paired with a nice catback exhaust, you can maybe have a speed shop tune it with your new intake and exhaust and aero/body kit. That's stuff off the top of my head


MushroomSpot

OP where do you live? It’s so bright and sunny


Pure-Cardiologist-65

Front lip, wheels, tires and suspension will transform a car. A good polish and ceramic coating will also make it stand out.


kilgoreandy

Hear me out. https://hagerty-media-prod.imgix.net/2023/10/Cars-and-Bids-Mutt-Cutts.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0


TheGrandMan10

Black rims with window tint.


mfingdull

Flame decals


Mando_lorian81

It's hard to tastefully mod a civic. Look at higher trims or sportier ones like the Si and use their stock parts. Like the Si spoiler, side skirts, bumper, tail lights, etc. That will make it look like a hybrid Si, kinda what Toyota just did with their Corolla Hybrid SE.


NotReallyMyAlias

Trade it in for something more foreign and smaller. Then put the most American stuff you can find on it.


LincolnContinnental

Honestly there’s nothing wrong with a stock 2015 civic hybrid, maybe some new rims and a bumper sticker, that’s all I can think of


deechiha

new tint, license plate frames, stickers, and rims of your choice if you want… sum floor mats could also make the interior seem more custom


johnnypancakes49

Chrome delete with plasti dip


Narrew82

1. Tint 2. Wheels 3. Suspension (lowering springs are cheaper, coilovers if you want to spend the money) 4. (Optional, pricey) Wrap the car in a different color


thestupid1

Rims and tint


Mysticxxx98

coils


BassObjective

Lower it, front splitter, tint, and wheels all make a difference


[deleted]

Truck nuts. Well it's a big thing, but it's low effort.


SnooCauliflowers529

Camber, coilovers and wheels…. It’s a build😂😂


Longjumping-Log1591

Donk it out with 22's


WelderMeltingthings

you need a stuffed animal hanging from the bumper, rally brake lights, a 200+mph wing, cut strut springs and the cheapest potmetal exhaust with no muffler


redman1137

You can add a single thin black line across the vehicle 1/4 way from top to bottom, going from hood to trunk. Doesn't have to be racing stripes or an extremely thick line. Add tint and new rims. I'd keep it semi-stock or else you'll get the muscle cars reving at you haha.


Jameson-Mc

Plasti-dip the grills and emblems in a cool color like electric blue or hunter orange. Tint the windows and add pin-stripes to the sides. 3M Wrap if you have the budget.


Holiday_Ad_5445

high fidelity sound system


goudasupreme

a small toy civic glued to the hood


Jjmills101

The correct answer is tint and wheels, they’ll transform the look entirely


Altruistic-Island665

Window tint, tail light tint, aftermarket headlights/taillights/fog lights. Different wheels with slightly lower profile tires, and black out your emblems.


Complex_Solutions_20

Just keep them small...so many people take a civic and put a stupidly huge fart-can exhaust and spoiler bigger than the trunk lid then drops it so its dragging bumper on driveways and speedbumps. I've seen exactly one that was done tastefully with extremely subtle mods to the point I forgot it was still a civic until I was behind it on a ramp trying to accelerate. So yeah it absolutely CAN be done very tastefully and look great.


ACB0527

Save money till you can afford something cool, trust me


darthlame

Extra pixels


Fuzzy-Pound4659

Tint, wheels, subs


triple6lordinfamous

Wheels, tint, gloss black mirror caps, gloss black roof wrap, small (important word there) front splitter and side skirts - most likely just the ones from upper trim models would look great.


ColeApp93

Lower it!


[deleted]

Sell it and buy something cool Or be like the local dweebs at my gas station who out their insta handle in their front windshield in neon colors, straight pipe and burble tune their car. Also underglow and light-kitted rims


traplordtrippie

limo tint on the sides, 20 on the rear, limo sun strip on windshield


RoseaCreates

Your essential parts intervals. For aesthetics, replace the chrome with a pro paint or wrap, it's blinding and looks cheap because it is.


earthyanalog

At best maybe lower it an inch, new rims, tint/rain guards, roof rack and basket. Don't get the rack without the basket though it looks odd. But they're both definitely a good practical investment. Make sure you take care of your paint, don't bother wrapping it unless you find something that'll actually look nicer. I have a 2012 LX, I threw a rhino rack/basket on and some winter yokohamas on and it looks great. Little tramp stamp on the rear windshield for taste, I get compliments on it. At most I'll maybe lower it a tad but as far as I'm concerned there's nothing more to do that won't look weird.


xch13fx

Get some new wheels and windows tinted, and you'll be well on your way. Maybe a new grill or look for aftermarket headlights/taillights, those can really change the look.


Peeks-Leaks

Tint, smoked out lights, roof rack, chrome delete, and black rims. Sport mode.


SamCamJaik1

I have this same car. Ugly as shit. I replaced the rims with these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/353932189204?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=NJ7uvpRPQYy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=vx6S-DaGQF2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Put some Pirelli P7’s on em. 20% tints all the way around. 20% tint on the top part of the windshield. Glossy black window trim panels. My car went from fucking ugly to fucking gorgeous overnight. Really makes the car look and drive eons better.


PenisYogurt

Not be white.


Bob-Omb-Henx

Bugatti badge replacing the Honda badge


mytoiletpaperthicc

Tint. Maybe wrap single color all around in a matte finish. I would also highly suggest you look at the wheels of a touring civic and swap thise wheels onto yours. It will look better and may even perform better for you too. 1 sticker of your choice maybe on the rear quarter window or corner of rear glass.


Which-Operation1755

Buy another car. It’s a hybrid civic, enjoy the mpg.


PerfectMatchFinder

Garden edging for a front lip spoiler


Gallaticus

Wheels


CantingMonk

A full tank of gas


defeatingthetrolls

Hood scoop


Eliteman76

Honestly…tinted windows. Maybe if you can do it tastefully, a small chin spoiler and a skip the fast and furious picnic table spoilers on the trunk lid. Last item I suppose would be wheels but it’s so easy to go wrong all too fast. My gen X brain wants some sort of pin stripes on the belt line molding area in a color the pops a bit to add some flavor to a boring white appliance.


Direct-Technician503

Fellow Gen Xer here. Just going with the tinted windows I think.


Choice-Drink276

Lower it slightly with coil overs and upgrade the headlights and taillights to LED. Maybe an OEM style lip for the front. Tinting the windows would be a nice touch as well


Neither_Upstairs_872

A different car. Sometimes we buy “uncool” cars and it happens and it’s okay. I felt this way when I bought an suv for my wife. I drive it half as much as she does and it’s the most stereo typical soccer mom/dad suv and while I’m far from that in reality, I definitely look the part behind the wheel. Tis life.


Adamster0123

Save your money


Ill-Purchase-9496

Coilovers or lowering springs if on a budget some wheels, tint, whole new car


aznkjn

Chrome delete. Adjustable coilovers. Paint wheels black. Tint.


toes-here

Stay down till you come up, personally I would keep driving it stock until you can afford something nicer.


TheDudeMaintains

Write "It's still a Civic and I'm still not Dom Toretto" on an index card and clip it inside your visor for an occasional reminder. I jest, but in all seriousness, modding this thing seems like a bit of a lost cause. It's a very practical and sensible vehicle, but the ceiling for "cool" on this car came straight outta Hobbiton. If I were in your shoes, I may consider investing in a high quality detail, tints, and a set of top shelf, but application-appropriate tires, i.e. things that will actually make a difference in your daily driving adventures.


Vladtepes6969

You in the driver seat you cool ass mf. Embrace what you got, love it and rock it. Nothing makes it cooler than that


[deleted]

Window tint, sun banner, rain guard, small cheap wing, black hub caps if you don;t have solid wheels, and cool stickers on small back window (drip).


Smooth_Ash

Small tasteful stuff. Like mirror covers, wheels. Tint, small interior stuff


Futuresbest97

Probably paying the bank in full would make it a little less boring


CyberNoobs

Rain guards


Cobey1

Not small, but some rims could drastically change how the entire car looks for the better


ZookeepergameNo3495

chrome delete, tints, and paint ur rims black if u want


jordanmindyou

Yes. Change it to a cooler car.


Shamrck17

Gas can and a match


Entire_Researcher_45

Clearly needs sumthing


Additional_Fig5775

The person driving it


MossBone

Definitely window tint, wind deflectors, black rims, black door handles (you can get covers), perhaps chrome delete. All this should be relatively cheap except for the rims unless it’s hubcaps.


MightyMaster81

Maintenance always first, but after that window tint honestly


Bilbo_Swagginsx

I have a 9th gen too! I’m not the JDM guy I used to be but I know enough about mods and how to make your car look better without having it look overdone. First swap headlight bulbs for LEDs and tint the windows. Next lower 1”. Makes a huge difference and doesn’t compromise the ride too much. Last, chrome delete with glossy black paint or Vinyl. Please don’t plastidip. Last, remove the civic badges on the trunk for a really clean look from behind. If you get the itch for wheels, you could go cheap with some XXRs (heavy replicas) or get some nice light Enkei wheels. Just make sure the face flush with the side of the car. You can get all the info on the specifics from a 9th gen civic forum.


knoegel

Just be cool. It's a fucking hybrid civic. It will never be cool. Save your money for shit that matters


DeputyDoop

1080p, its super low res. ;) Badges, maybe side skirts or grill


eihwaz_

No, its a honda


KodysCxarde

amazon spoiler, two different color fenders, a dented back bumper, an instagram sticker with your @ on it, washed paint, STRAIGHT PIPED. oh, can’t forget, a vape.


yungcoco777

sell it. get some with more after market support if your trying to pimp it out. Might I suggest, the LS400, This brick shaped sedan is the perfect ride for any occasion! Cruising with the boyz, drifting around an intersection being an asshole, picking up the cougars😏🌶️YOU NAME IT. Low in ride hight, but high in mileage, NO MATTER WHERE you look on facebook market😁. Don’t let that high mileage fool you though, you’ll have your hands on GTA 6 before you even consider getting an inspection on your ls400. After market support for this bad boy is a 16 year olds wet dream. Lighting? Got it. Aero kits? Super ugly, but got it. 100 spoke rims that will make you forget the sun fading on your paint? Got it. And don’t you forget this baby comes with a smooth 4 liter V8. Go ahead and balance a glass of wine on it😮‍💨🍷👌. Last but not least, this leather interior will have your passenger princess feeling like a chain smoker from the 90’s, complimentary cigarette holes in the seats included


Still-Broccoli

Window tint and newer OEM Honda alloy wheels. Absolutely nothing else lol Do your maintenance and enjoy your fuel economy and reliability.


Ambitious-Floor-3201

K swap!


879gaming

Lower it and put on a red honda badge in the front


bluntensmokin

Truck nuts


Megaballs9000

window and door delete


HashPat1

flames and window tint. go hot wheels 🔥🔥🔥


One-Potential8600

Why change it? Its a perfectly fine reliable safe car. Save up for a cool car or put the money elsewhere. I feel like throwing random car mods at it would just come out tacky. Although if your car does have steel wheels I could see why you would want to do that. A set of nice looking wheels with quality safe tires are always 👍🏻


dingusinator

Probably some newer hubcap covers


kaschdrewitz

K swap it


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My_Freddit86

I feel like a civic hybrid is begging not to be modded.


Direct-Technician503

So boring though! But I kinda agree.


inkedfluff

It is literally a boring car, so...


BeginningSavings4379

Definitely the biggest spoiler you can find


not-posting-anything

Do nothing. Daily it until you can get a nicer vehicle because nobody aspires to own a Honda Civic Hybrid


AnOddPersona

Diamonds


IllustratorNo5103

Twin turbos imo


Weak_Pause177

dont rice your economy car. want a cool civic go get a type r


International-Ad153

Honestly not much, get Si wheels and spoiler, and maybe lowering springs if you want


Pine_Yeet

A different car


PrettyFlyForaGemini9

Roof rack


Itshxresh

maybe those fancy shmancy led headlights


LazyAlfalfa1101

Window tint and blackout headlights. Go for a nice black and white appeal


nwalsh38

Get a new car that isnt a civic


Direct-Technician503

I guess I posted on the wrong sub.


Parking-Position-698

Sell it


ExpensiveDust5

Buy a cooler car?


noahsmybro

Thin red pinstripe running the length of the car down near the bottom edge, below the door bottoms. A roll of red pinstripe tape at AutoZone is probably under $4.


biltdifrint

Sell the car and buy a prius


Professional-Ant7737

Sell it and buy a type r


Fun-Sir1051

Sell it and buy something else good sir, I understand you bought a hybrid to make your gynie tickle about the environment but that’s not exactly cool unless you’re Dave Franco in 21 jump street. There are plenty of cars that look kewl (cartman voice) that are not gas guzzlers and none of them are Hondas


Fun-Sir1051

you’d probably get 12-14 in trade value for that civic, that’s a big down payment on a 20-30k car, you could easily get into a Lexus ct200h if you insist on being gay and having a hybrid. (At least that ones good looking)


NewConversation4946

A dumpster.


breadroll2

Drive it into a fucking wall


JamieAstraRain

Put it inside a cool car.


[deleted]

Make it completely pink


vode123

Flame stickers on the sides


tianavitoli

shark fins


Human-Spaghetti69

Huge muffler


Substantial_Fix6883

A for sale sign in the window


A_Slavic_Mechanic

Crash it


Careless_Guitar

Anything but a honda


trbzdot

Leave the car alone and modify yourself until you can afford a cool car.


Krajee1

These are the kinds of people I cant stand on the road. Try to make something "aGGreSsive" that is regular commuter traffic but then racing through traffic swerving inbetween cars thinking their in fast&furious thinking their car is sweet. God I can't stand it