EJ6-EK4-EK9 replica transformation(Retired)


spoon_tuned_ek

spoon_tuned_ek

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Ok guys. I've been putting off starting a build thread since I've joined the site. so lets get started. I've had the car for close to 2 years now. haven't done anything to crazy. here are some pics of when i first got the car. I really wish i would have gotten a picture of the stock engine bay.

Here is a link to the modifications and parts list. http://www.ek9.org/index.php?thread...build-a-rolling-collection.66844/#post-749224


Its a '97 civic DX completely stock. note the dealership tags :))

 
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One of the first things i got for the car, was a used genuine SiR hatch straight from HMO.
note: the wiper delete and painted garnish :))
 
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Next up would be Egay sleeves and 15" Konig Candys on 195/45/15 tires. 6000K HID kit. also a set of ion blue fog lights. I dont have any pictures of the sleeves. I bought them used anyway. No pics of the HID and fog light installation either. It was nothing fancy and im sure you all know what it looks like.
 
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Next a few interior bits. I got an Si cluster and did some custom amber work to it, so the Si and redline would light up. I also painted the needles yellow and put some carbon on the garnish, to give it a type R look. And i also did all of the climate control in amber. and a spoon shift knob.
 
I want everyone to know that i didn't document many pictures over the past year so a lot of the process is not shown. i never really liked trying to take photos in between doing all the work. usually i just like to get it done.
 
Here is the turbo kit i pieced together on the stock y7 that i ran in 2012. It was nothing special, but it ran decent. i just wanted something fun, until i could afford my type R.it had a few good bits. garrett .50 turbo. XS BOV. Tial wastegate. RC 440 injectors. skunk2 throttle body. z6 intake manifold and a chipped p28 on chrome with a street tune.
i basically ran this setup all summer and didn't do much more to the car, until off season came.
 
Here is when the real fun starts. us pulling, or should i say, dropping the y7. Getting ready for Type R.

now clean the bay up a bit.



I removed all of the interior and pulled the carpet to completely remove all sound deadening. if you look, you can still see a patch left on the driver side.



Took the carpet, floor mats, and the Recaros i just picked up. to the wash to spray it all down.



And this is what i vaccummed out of the Recaros after spraying them down. :wow:



all fresh and clean



Reinstall of the interior



Note the OEM type R boot, and radio block off:nice:




note the dash was still pretty dusty from grinding down the remaining glue from the sound deadening
 
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I had a bit of a stock pile building up for a while here. Getting ready for Type R...

 
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My favorite part. The day the beast showed up at my front door.

"ah yes, one moment sir, while i go grab your Japanese masterpiece off my truck" :))



'98 Spec B18c Type R

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Just a few swap photos. Im changing the water pump, timing belt, tensioner, before i drop her in.


I was pretty excited. haha. shes dusty from hiding out all winter.





and with a little encouragement, shes fitted in..

 
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nice one man.
 
savige can i get the spec of the konig candy wheels off ya did they rub stick out past the fender wing arch whatever are they heavy how big is dish ect thanks car is class btw good work
 
Nice little read that, love the kevlar touches, Any more planned?
 
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savige can i get the spec of the konig candy wheels off ya did they rub stick out past the fender wing arch whatever are they heavy how big is dish ect thanks car is class btw good work
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15" gold Konig Candys Width: 7.5" Offset +35 i was not using any spacers either, so they could have been poked out even more. Im not sure what they weighed. No they did not rub at all.
 
si8pny said:
Nice little read that, love the kevlar touches, Any more planned?
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next in line would be, wrap my door cards in red. as far as performance, looking a hondata s300 and dyno tune. for body work. i would like to do carbon kevlar hood, front lip, and spoiler, but its impossible to find..
 
nice thanks man where did you order them from? might get some
 
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