Can I make a 2006 Honda Civic Ex Sedan look like the Si Sedan?

Question

I love the way the Si looks, but I can't afford the Si and I prefer better mileage. I have a 30+ mile 45 minute drive to and from work so the extra MPGs add up. I want to try and make an Ex look close to an Si.

I have read on forums and many people hate when people do Si fakes. It's not what I'm going for. I just like a sporty car. So, can OEM Si bumper covers etc fit on an EX or is it a different mounting system? Could I also swap the Ex Suspension for Si suspension? I know it's not very cost effective, but I am curious if it can be done.

I really just want the front grill, bumper, rear bumper, and anything else visually unique to the Si model. I can get an Ex for under 10k, but I can't get an Si with under 100k miles for less than 12k - 13k. I can never find them in my area either. It's hard enough finding an Ex! Also if I could go emulated Mugen Si on an EX that would be AWESOME.

In another note what mods would be recommended. I don't do short RAM as they really don't do anything, but hurt a car. I might consider a muffler / exhaust, but it cannot be a "FART CAN ('T)". I cannot do a really low ride setup because I am from Maine and roads suck here. I also am not going to spend 2-3 k on suspension either. So please add realistic mods and ideas.

Thanks!

Examples of Models:

EX (Stock)
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/attachments/introduction-pictures/1663d1152471123-new-8th-gen-owners-post-them-up-civic_rearside.jpg

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/attachments/introduction-pictures/1662d1152471123-new-8th-gen-owners-post-them-up-civic_garden.jpg

Si (Stock)
http://images.gtcarlot.com/gtgallery/photo.php?id=30780371

http://l.yimg.com/dv/aic/honda_civic_si_sedan_6_spd_mt_2007

Si Mugen (Custom)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2006/11/mugen_si_sedan_1280_08.jpg

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200611/2007-honda-civic-mugen-si-3_600x0w.jpg

Answer 1

Hahaha. You'd look ridiculous drivng a fake Si. What a poser. "Swap the suspension"??? You obviously don't know much about cars!



For the money you'd waste on purely cosmetic pieces, you could more than afford to buy a real Si. Since the EX's resale value would be ruined by you slapping the wrong body pieces and other pointless, counter-productive "mods" on it, you should give up your absurd ideas immediately.

Answer 2

2006 Honda Civic Si Sedan

Answer 3

The SI can get the same mpg if driven well at a reasonable speed. You can find them for 8-9k and have it shipped to you. I'm not exactly a Honda enthusiast so I'm not sure about the bumper and suspension. If I were you IDE look for a clean, low milege corolla s

Answer 4

Since when does an Si get significantly worse mileage than an EX?? All it is, is purely cosmetic, and maybe some suspension beefing.