Civic Duty: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Popular Sport Compact Car - The Honda Civic

by Alan Paradise

The Honda Civic--it's been called the '55 Chevy of the Nineties and recognized as the leader of the import sport compact car phenomena that is sweeping the country. If you dream of owning a tricked... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0837602157
• ISBN13: 9780837602158
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Bentley Publishers
• Length: 167 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.8" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

Great for beginners

This book is excellent if you are just starting out with a Civic/CRX. The author suggests the smart ways to go about upgrading your car, not just sinking money into parts you won't need later. He covers every major topic, from bolt-on performance to interior and exterior styling, and is thankfully not biased either way.The author does make a few comments which are 100% false, for instance, about limited slip differentials which he says "are not available as an aftermarket performance product, therefore your only option is to locate a factory unit..." WRONG, Quaife has been making LSD's for Civics for years. This is just one example of the author making off the wall statements even novices know are false.He is also extremely biased towards the B18 series of engines, giving the workhorse B16A (which is much more suited to Civic/CRX's) a passing mention. Even the H22 prelude motor, which is totally unsuitable for Civics unless you want a drag-only car, gets more mention than the B16A.For beginners, this book is great. It's a good introduction to the Honda world, and presents logical, money saving methods and advice for modifying your Honda. Don't take everything written as 100% gospel though.

Front to Back

This Book is Great. Even though it is focused on the Civic, CRX, and del Sol; this book is great for any Import Fan. It covers all aspects of the car from wheels & tires to customized interiors. I bought the book and read it from cover to cover in two days. This book also explains a lot of the Bolt-on parts that are available for many cars. And how they work and how to tell if they will really do what they say they will. I recomend this book for any one who is into the import scene. From strip to street this book covers it all.

Best Civic Book Yet

I am not much for writing reviews, so I will just tell you that I found this book to be very informative and it held my attention throughout. For a more descriptive review, read the other 2 reviews that are currently available, they state exactly what I would have said.

Great for Beginners

As a beginner to the Honda scene, I was in search of some literature about the infamous Honda Civic. The Book "Civic Duty" is a definite must for anyone looking to spend some extra time and money with their Honda Civic, del Sol, or CRX. The book starts out with the basics and then heads into the world of aftermarket performance. This book is not a mechanical book so don't plan on finding detailed installs of parts. From the beginning to the end, this book is extremely well written. Feel free to email me at john2550@hotmail.com if you would like more info about the book.Hope this helps!

Alan Pardise Covers All The Bases

If you are new to the Sport Compact car scene, Civic Duty is the book for you. Alan Paradise has successfully covered all the considerations of getting involved in the Honda Civic scene. He details everything from suspension tuning to exterior paint schemes. One of the most helpful sections of the book deals with budgeting for your Honda Civic buildup and how to avoid the pitfalls associated with not having a comprehensive plan. Although Mr. Paradise is the creator of Sport Compact Car magazine, my initial fears that I would be reading one big magazine advertisement were unfounded. While Mr. Paradise spends a great deal of time discussing the different types of upgrades available for your Civic, there is very little mention and promotion of specific brands. Mr. Pardise provides a balanced well thought out look at the process of purchasing and developing a Honda Civic for all types of enthusiasts.