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EH2_andy's build thread

By FG2_Andrew
- Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:50 am #271049 Welcome to my 1993 Honda Civic CX build log. I bought the car with about as much OEM goodness as you can find in my area. My build isn't a trackstar build, it's not a go-fast build.. it's a sensible, fun, reliable, good looking daily build. I understand my monetary limitation and my mechanics knowledge. I feel real parts ARE the best parts for a car and will try to incorperate as many as I can into my build, but I think it doesn't make sense to slap a $300+ authentic part on my daily when I can get a knock off for half the price. (if you disagree, sorry, but keep that to yourself.)

So here's a little background on me:
I'm Andrew. 22 years old from Columbus, Ohio. Use to live in Circleville and Lancaster. I have had quite a stable of cars over the years..

1990 Olds Cutlass Supreme
1997 Ford Mustang
1993 Honda Civic DX hatch - traded
1993 Honda Civic LX sedan - wrecked
1990 Acura Integra RS hatch - traded
1992 Honda Civic CX hatch - traded
1994 Honda Civic LX - traded
1993 Honda Civic CX - current

As you can see, I LOVE the EG/EJ/EH chassis. :lol: But even with all those cars in my past, what I'm calling "Trashyhatch" is probably my first love. I actually care about what happens to this car.. so NO HACKJOBS, SHORTCUTS, or BS will occur in my build. Thank you for looking! Advice, deals, and parts are always welcome.. feel free to PM me!
Also, Ohio guys:
Add me on Facebook, I'd love to set up a small EF/EG/EK meet!


*the blank canvas*
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*most current*
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Build Log:
Page 1 - intro + updated spec list
Page 4 - new motor (D15B content)
Page 5 - PW:JDM flare and Function & Form Type 1


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CURRENT SPECS
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MOTOR & TRANSMISSION
- JDM D15B VTEC
- S20 transmission (waiting for swap)
- B8 transmission (current)
- D16Z6 Intake Manifold
- D16Z6 Throttle body
- Stage 1 clutch
- P08 chipped PR4
- Benen Industries ECU cover
- Yonaka catback exhaust
- No-name test pipe
- No-name header

EXTERIOR
- Spoon mirrors
- amber corners

INTERIOR
- Buddy Club single bend short shifter
- Alpine headunit
- Kenwood 6.5" speakers

SUSPENSION & WHEELS
- Function & Form Type 1 coilovers
- 1990 Miata wheels
- Kenda Kinectica 185/60R/14

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FUTURE PLANS
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MOTOR & TRANSMISSION
- AEM/Password:JDM intake
- slight harness tuck

EXTERIOR
- Spoon lip
- Spoon duckbill
- light window tint
- body clean-up

INTERIOR
- Integra cloth seats - front and rear
- EX cluster with tach
- NRG 2.0 hub and quick release (black)
- Personal Gritna wheel (black)

SUSPENSION & WHEELS
- Function 7 LCAs
- Buddy Club front and rear camber kit
- Benen Industries 3 point, front strut tower bar
- Rota Track Rs or Slipstreams with Yokahama S drives
- extended wheel studs
Last edited by FG2_Andrew on Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:14 pm, edited 18 times in total.
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By Apexracing
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:16 am #271491 add a drivers fender to that list lol
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By FG2_Andrew
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:10 pm #271509 it's in the back seat homie :thumb:
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By Apexracing
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:18 pm #271518 sweet. i must say that body looks pretty solid.
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By FG2_Andrew
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 7:49 pm #271577 i lol'd when the kid rolled up in it.. he got a full exterior respray with flake.. and painted over the dented fender! lol
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By 1ACarlos
- Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:23 pm #271749 Looks good
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By FG2_Andrew
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 2:45 pm #273387 finally, an update.


after weeks of needing to help my GF with funds for various issues, i'm picking up a motor this weekend. not the JDM D15B that i want, but a D15B7.. just something to get me down the road. my V8 Jeep isn't helping pad my wallet :cry:

anyway, my buddy Eric, is hooking me up with a BS suspension setup to get me moar lowr. saving up for full Skunk2 coilovers.

and i can't decide what color to rattle can my hatch. i was thinking urban green like my old whip or matte white? thoughts?! must be rattle can! i'm not professionally spraying until i get an H swap and can garage it..
Last edited by FG2_Andrew on Wed Sep 21, 2011 2:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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By Fada Blayne
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 2:54 pm #273389 matte white! :hehe:
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By FG2_Andrew
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 2:59 pm #273390 these are my Top 5 colors:

Satin Oxford Blue
Satin Olive
Satin White
Satin Jade
Satin Burgundy


*in no order
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By sabdagr8
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 5:27 pm #273434 satin jade wud b sick...
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By TrailerTrash
- Thu Sep 22, 2011 3:39 am #273592 I vote satin burgundy!

I did mine with Krylon satin burg cans last summer

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By FG2_Andrew
- Mon Sep 26, 2011 4:13 pm #274542 Picked up a B7 complete motor and y8 bare block for $100 this weekend!
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By FG2_Andrew
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:47 pm #276808 Motor was finally dropped today! Now to mate the trans, fix some small bs that I found while dropping the motor.. And I will be back to hatchin'!!!

Oh.. Poll time:

What coilovers?

Function and Form
Skunk2
Godspeed
D2
Blackworks

By bks84
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:50 pm #276809
deadbeatEH2 wrote:Motor was finally dropped today! Now to mate the trans, fix some small bs that I found while dropping the motor.. And I will be back to hatchin'!!!

Oh.. Poll time:

What coilovers?

Function and Form
Skunk2
Godspeed
D2
Blackworks


after emailing godspeed, id steer clear of them. dudes a dick. had no proof to back his claims and after reading reviews on nissan forums of the coilovers coming apart i decided to go with something else.

i have no experience w/any of the others. i personally think the blackworks look cheap and are junk. but thats an opinion, not based on any fact.

id go with skunk2, ej1mk has em and i guess he likes em.
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By TrailerTrash
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:54 pm #276812 skunk2's :thumb:
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