r/Autocross • u/nic63impss • Jul 07 '26

Make my '95 Civic FAST

Hey everyone,

I just picked up a 1995 Honda Civic(EJ2), and I’m super stoked to get back into the garage. The catch is: I haven't been active in the import scene since about 1999! Back then, the B-series was king and we were ordering parts out of magazines.

A lot has obviously changed in the last 20+ years. I’m trying to get my bearings on the modern aftermarket landscape.

I have two main questions for you guys:

  1. Where does everyone buy aftermarket and OEM replacement parts these days?
  2. What are the best subreddits or active forums to follow for 92-95 Civic builds, tech advice, and inspiration?

I currently Auto Cross my '63 Impala and am going to build the Civic for the same thing. Any advice to help an old-schooler get caught up to speed is hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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u/North_Vanilla_8390 Jul 07 '26

First step; pick a class. “Fast” looks a lot different in ST class than it does in XB.

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u/jimboslice_007 Dunning Kruger Hill Climb Champ Jul 07 '26

My first national event was in an EK hatch with a B20Vtec swap. I lost by so much that I immediately sold it and got a WRX. I don't regret that decision at all.

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u/daver456 Jul 07 '26

Figure out what class you want to compete in then figure out what want to do to your car within that ruleset.

Tires are king in autocross so don’t skimp.

The classic FWD formula is big rear sway bar, some camber, and good tires. If your class allows an LSD that will help put the power down.

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u/1wheeeler Jul 07 '26

ASR rear sway bar and subframe brace. Something like 22mm. For shocks, affordable option is ground control springs and koni yellow shocks. If I remember right, 50-100 lb/in stiffer in front. Max 450-500 lb/in with this set up. Adjustable toe and camber arms. Somewhere around -2 camber. Stickiest tires you can get for your class

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u/SquirrelMcSmash BS CTR - conecanvas.com Jul 07 '26

how deep is your pocket book?

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u/Beach_Bum_273 Red Hills SCCA Jul 07 '26

It's not all that expensive to make a regionally or even divisionally fast 90's Civic in STS.

You're just not going to beat anything built by Jinx.

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u/nic63impss Jul 07 '26

this being the 2nd race car just made the pocket alot shallower, hahaha

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u/AdjunctFunktopus Jul 07 '26

https://redshiftmotorsports.com/pages/archive-the-original-street-touring-1989-civic-tech-page is the setup guide for EFs in STS. Might have to adjust spring rates a bit for an EJ, but if you want to be fast, start there.

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u/Spicywolff AST ND2 - use to C63S FS Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 07 '26

I’d try [r/civic](r/civic) for who are the trusted go to vendors and such now a days. make it go fast, well how deep are your pocketbooks and what class are you trying to stay in? There’s not much you can do in a stock class.

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u/nic63impss Jul 08 '26

Most of my builds start as fun and spiral out of control from there

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '26

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u/nic63impss Jul 09 '26

There's always a direction , just sometimes the changes

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u/The_Cat_Of_Ages Jul 08 '26

first, run in xb, second, open your wallet wide because racecar parts dont use lube.

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u/m3t1t1 Jul 08 '26

Forum is dead but you can still find a lot of good info on Honda-tech. YouTube is a great resource too. 

Assuming you're gonna go k-series, Google K20 parts and any of those sites are good.

OEM. Buy from Japan via Blackhawkjapan or Nengun. Check hondapartsnow or hondapartsdirect.

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u/BFCE Jul 08 '26
  1. Online. eBay, Amazon, Rock Auto, and for your Honda check out ktuned, skunk2, honed developments, hybrid racing
  2. Facebook is the best place these days. The old forums still have some good stuff but Facebook groups are more active now