Upgrading help

[KILL3RCOOP3R]

I have a 2013 Honda Civic lx
Been thinking about doing some upgrades
Been don't know where to start I do have a aftermarket radio and speakers but I want to add subs but was looking to upgrade the alternator first. No luck finding a higher output alternator. But did find article on bypassing the eld
So can some one recommend be alternator that will fit
I also want hids. Should I get a conversion kit or change the case
Thanks in advance


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[Nix]

I'm no help with audio stuff. @squiggy and @ethlar know there way around the electronics pretty well.

 

[webby]

A lot of people have systems, but I've only seen one SI owner install an aftermarket alternator. You could do a big 3 upgrade if you're worried about it first.
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-xaJwh621BdP/learn/learningcenter/car/stereo_power_ups.html
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I'm running a 300 amp alternator from Singer Alternators and been running a system on it and my xs power batteries for almost a year now with no issues. All you have to do is run an older style charging system and bypass the cars computer (canbus) completely. When replacing your alternator you will no longer use the data wire connected to your old one. You will have to run a new wire to a switched ignition source so the alternator knows to turn on and off with the car. The old wire just remains unplugged, taped mine up with electrical tape to protect it. Basically my cars computer (canbus) thinks there's no charging system. Imid tells me to check my charging system every time I start the car but I just clear the message.

Also the stock battery is junk, cant believe Honda went so cheap on them.

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For hid's I'd highly recommend doing a retrofit instead of putting hid bulbs in your oem headlight housings.
example
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/first-ever-2014-coupe-mini-h1-retrofit-diy.12474/
There are like 2 or 3 other examples in the lighting diy section -
http://9thcivic.com/forum/forums/lighting-diy.141/

 

[squiggy]

I have never installed a power hungry enough system needing to upgrade the alternator. I don't upgrade the audio for big booms. I do it more sound quality/clarity.

That being said, I think @webby covered the alternator issue above.

 

[ethlar]

i think you should establish what your desired audio mods would be before you go throwing a alternator in there. Im all for modding to your tastes, but make sure its necessary before you go through the search for a high output.

Also going along with @webby do a retrofit over any sort of HID/LED bulb swap

 

[KILL3RCOOP3R]

Thanks. Guys I'm ma take one step at a time then and I'm looking into retro fitting now


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