I bring Hybrid hotness, Step One....

dropnvoltage · 05-20-2007, 06:56 AM

Thanks to all the killer input from all you guys about wheels, styles, tech advice, etc. I bring you the 2007 Civic hybrid, without the frisbee wheels.... Check out the before and afters... The pictures don't even do it justice!! I am rolling on 18 x 7 HFP wheels, offset +45 with General exclaim UHP 225 40 18. These are the best tires ever; they grip, look hot AND ride quiet- they don't even FEEL like 18's (I have 18s on my STi and they ride like concrete over bumps). I get a VERY slight rub over HUGE bumps only; by experience I can tell you that with such a minor rub, within 3000 miles the wearing of the tires from driving will probably reduce their size enough to eliminate the rub.No rubbing on turns or entering driveways at all. I probably won't drop it, because my hybrid already rides pretty low (done by honda to reduce wind resistance under the fenders for the hybrid). More pics to follow soon. I get pulled over by tuners and honda heads daily to check out the car. This site rocks!! Seriously, the pics don't do it justice; my car looks like sme kind of exotic euro sedan in person with these crazy HFPs. If you were wondering if you should put them on your ex sedan or hybrid, DO IT. And, I only lose about 1-2 mpg, but my handling and traction are 400x better.

ender · 05-20-2007, 07:07 AM

+1. I don't own a Hybrid but I hate seeing those wheels Honda puts on their Hybrids. Props for the HFP upgrade.

R_squared · 05-20-2007, 07:08 AM

The hybrid looks 100x better with the HFP's. Congrats!

Cybergypsy · 05-20-2007, 07:40 AM

I like the old wheels....sorry

**Qshooter151** · 05-20-2007, 08:52 AM

Wow, what a difference! That has to be the best single upgrade I have seen yet on any of the 8th gens...Props to you bro

g1sk8terz · 05-20-2007, 09:32 AM

I love the new wheels, those old ones look weird

lpages · 05-20-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dropnvoltage

I probably won't drop it, because my hybrid already rides pretty low (done by honda to reduce wind resistance under the fenders for the hybrid).

So it's not just my imagination, I thought the hybrid's appeared lower(less gap).
Looks alot better with HFP wheels

**Yodums** · 05-20-2007, 10:20 AM

Looks good. The Hybrid wheels remind me of a saucer.

lowerlevel · 05-20-2007, 10:21 AM

very nice and clean setup.. +1 for hfp

The Shishpanik · 05-20-2007, 10:37 AM

Awesome set up!!!!

Si4Life · 05-20-2007, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dropnvoltage

Thanks to all the killer input from all you guys about wheels, styles, tech advice, etc. I bring you the 2007 Civic hybrid, without the frisbee wheels.... Check out the before and afters... The pictures don't even do it justice!! I am rolling on 18 x 7 HFP wheels, offset +45 with General exclaim UHP 225 40 18. These are the best tires ever; they grip, look hot AND ride quiet- they don't even FEEL like 18's (I have 18s on my STi and they ride like concrete over bumps). I get a VERY slight rub over HUGE bumps only; by experience I can tell you that with such a minor rub, within 3000 miles the wearing of the tires from driving will probably reduce their size enough to eliminate the rub.No rubbing on turns or entering driveways at all. I probably won't drop it, because my hybrid already rides pretty low (done by honda to reduce wind resistance under the fenders for the hybrid). More pics to follow soon. I get pulled over by tuners and honda heads daily to check out the car. This site rocks!! Seriously, the pics don't do it justice; my car looks like sme kind of exotic euro sedan in person with these crazy HFPs. If you were wondering if you should put them on your ex sedan or hybrid, DO IT. And, I only lose about 1-2 mpg, but my handling and traction are 400x better.

what kinda mileage have you been getting?

reelbigfish241 · 05-20-2007, 10:43 AM

looks good!

aren't the hybrid rims lightweight to help with gas mileage?

I think they make the stock rims look strange because they are going for that "futuristic" look, kind of like the prius and the Insight. That's just my opinion though...

inyong1988 · 05-20-2007, 11:39 AM

now, loose the hybrid badge on the back.

**iluvmycsx** · 05-20-2007, 12:12 PM

looks good

nice upgrade

1chin3s3_b0i · 05-20-2007, 12:24 PM

nice change..looks awesome

CasualGT · 05-20-2007, 12:50 PM

i was told the rims serve a purpose and if you change them you will loose mpg. doesnt that defeat the purpose of a hybrid? you should do a motor swap next.

Si4Life · 05-20-2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasualGT

i was told the rims serve a purpose and if you change them you will loose mpg. doesnt that defeat the purpose of a hybrid? you should do a motor swap next.

lol

mrgisriel · 05-20-2007, 03:30 PM

Awesomeee!

jay3151 · 05-20-2007, 03:43 PM

what happend to your front bumper?

Kurt · 05-20-2007, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reelbigfish241

aren't the hybrid rims lightweight to help with gas mileage?

Yep, and also designed like that for aerodynamics.

Honda knows what they're doing.

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05-20-2007, 07:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
ender Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Centreville, VA Age: 25 Posts: 626 iTrader: 0 / 0%	+1. I don't own a Hybrid but I hate seeing those wheels Honda puts on their Hybrids. Props for the HFP upgrade.

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R_squared Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Indy Age: 25 Posts: 220 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The hybrid looks 100x better with the HFP's. Congrats!

05-20-2007, 07:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cybergypsy Resident Caraholic Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 49 Posts: 8,454 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I like the old wheels....sorry

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Qshooter151 Northeast doin it BIG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 23,646 Jordan iTrader: 35 / 100%	Wow, what a difference! That has to be the best single upgrade I have seen yet on any of the 8th gens...Props to you bro

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05-20-2007, 10:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
lowerlevel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 31 Posts: 1,902 dave iTrader: 5 / 100%	very nice and clean setup.. +1 for hfp

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The Shishpanik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: College park, MD Posts: 2,045 Fear the Turtle! iTrader: 1 / 100%	Awesome set up!!!!

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reelbigfish241 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Darien, Illinois Age: 23 Posts: 1,919 Jason dSLR Squad #27 iTrader: 5 / 100%	looks good! aren't the hybrid rims lightweight to help with gas mileage? I think they make the stock rims look strange because they are going for that "futuristic" look, kind of like the prius and the Insight. That's just my opinion though...

05-20-2007, 11:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
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