I think i've finished the Civic (56K Lots of Pics)

[Gaijin]

About time I posted this, it's been an ongoing project and I've just kept adding to it.

I think i've come to the end of the road with her now and she'll probably go up for sale in the near-ish future. I'll be very gutted when she does go that for sure.

The suspension has sorted the handling out incredibly, even if it is on the stiff side being coilovers It could still do with some strut braces but i'm not sure if i'll get these if i'm not going to keep it for that long. I'm gonna enjoy the car until the beginning of next year and then it'll be on to pastures new.

On a side note, obviously the calipers were painted red with the silver wheels in mind, do you guys think I should keep them that way or repaint them another colour? If so, which?

Heres the full story for those who care - it's a pretty much an essay written for another forum who haven't seen the car at all :

It was an totally standard, excellent example when I bought it around two years ago and ive tried my best to look after it the best I could and it has been cared for regardless of cost with regular oil changes.

I soon caught the modding bug and added a Mongoose full system exhaust with decat (courtesy of Skywalker) , and shortly after I put a Tanabe Limit AX 4-2-1 2.25" exhaust manifold on. Certainly freed the car the car up a treat. Also stuck an ITG panel filter in too, but it wasn't a great fit and I soon sought to look for a better alternative. Heres some pics of it at that stage, along with some clear repeaters I fitted, and painted calipers:

Some pics of the exhaust pre fitting:

I've always been a fan of looking after my car's paintwork, and I porter cable the car once every 9 months or so, to keep the paintwork in top shape. Always use top compounds and high quality waxes. This was the result of the first porter cabling I did whilst the car was fairly standard:

 

[Gaijin]

I then took a step for performance and got an S80 Integra Type R gearbox fitted, very kindly by Mr Boma23 of HR fame. Made acceleration a lot better and it made the car "how it was supposed to be" in my opinion. Probably the best mod I've done.

I then removed the whole air intake system including the resonator and fitted an ITG Maxogen Carbon CAI - again due to being highly acclaimed. Around the same time as a gimmick I fitted a Honda push button start from an S2000. I also added some Magnecor KV85 HT leads and some 8000K HID's:

Pic of the engine bay at that time - please ignore the dodgy earth. Was temporary at the time:

Nothing changed much for a long while, due to going through the final stages of uni. Lately though, I managed to find the time and money to finish her off.

Picked up these for a tidy price :

Yes they are real and they weigh next to nothing! Also look fantastic when dirty, proper dark Bronze colour:

Stuck some Falken rubber on them and then ordered my suspension.

Unfortunately, at this point my manifold cracked and had to be replaced with the stock manifold. I have this waiting to go on, but I need to get the lambda sensor port welded in first:

 

[Gaijin]

Finally, I got the suspension fitted along with some grooved disks and green stuff pads, and this is how she currently stands:

 

[Gaijin]

Specification
Its a 1999 (T) Civic VTI-S 5 Door (MB6) in Pirates Black

85,000 Miles
Full VTI-S spec
Half leather bucket type seats
Stitched mats
Gearknob
VTI-S bodykit
15” 6 Spoke VTI-S Alloy Wheels
Factory front strut brace

Electric Windows
Power Assisted Steering
Electric Heated Mirrors
Driver and passenger airbags
Air conditioning
Clifford Alarm/Immobiliser with remote central locking
B18C4 Engine (169bhp when stock) with Torsen LSD Gearbox
Oil changed every 3000 miles with Castrol 0W40 Edge Fully Synthetic Oil (and Castrol Formula RS before that) and HAMP uprated aftermarket oil filters
ALWAYS run on super unleaded primarily BP Ultimate, Tesco 99RON SUL and mostly Optimax/V-Power. Has never seen 95RON in my ownership.


Interior
Pioneer CD Head Unit (Dolphin OEL Graphics)
Pioneer 6X9’s

Exterior
Clear Side Repeaters
Carbon Effect Raised Numberplates
8000k HID Lights (Removed currently due to faulty bulb)

Gimmicks
Honda S2000 Push Button Start
Mugen aluminium door sill trims

Modifications
ITG Carbon Fibre Induction Kit, arguably the finest CAI available for the MB6 as the Mugen CAI for the teg does not fit.
Tanabe 4-2-1 Manifold with Heat Wrapping, purchased from integrastella, 2.25” bore (Now removed as it cracked - back to stock for the time being)
Greddy 4-2-1 Manifold awaiting fitment
Mongoose 4.5” slash cut tailpipe - downpipe-back stainless steel exhaust system with decat pipe, 2.25” bore
Magnecor KV85 8.5mm red HT Leads
Integra Type-R Gearbox (S80, 4.785 Final Drive)
Daiyama Coilovers, 28 Stage Adjustable Damping, Approx 35mm Drop
16" Rays Volk TE37 Bronze Forged Alloy Wheels


Thats it! Thanks for looking!

 

[james.miller]

them wheels is hard as nails mate. it looks great, i love it you should see a doctor about that face of yours though, it's a bit yellow mate

 

[ethos]

Wow, looking great mate!

I really wanted one of these before I got my Octavia vRS...

Getting pretty rare to find a nice one too (well when I was looking).

 

[TaKeN]

Looks nice

 

[Confused]

Looks great And nothing but tasteful mods!

 

[paradigm]

Looks great, really like the car as a whole

Slightly OT: Why have you edited the numberplate out on all pics bar the first and sixth one

EDIT: And the one in the dark.

 

[Gaijin]

Thanks for your comments guys, it's taken ages to get done what with the setback of the blowout I had and of course the constant stigma of being a rover

Looks great, really like the car as a whole

Slightly OT: Why have you edited the numberplate out on all pics bar the first and sixth one

EDIT: And the one in the dark.

Argh! You're right paradigm. Damn, oh well, theres nothing I can do about them as i'm at work. I'll leave them up.

them wheels is hard as nails mate. it looks great, i love it you should see a doctor about that face of yours though, it's a bit yellow mate

I know, but unfortunately it comes with having chinese blood

 

[DreXeL]

Not usually a fan of that shape Civic, but I love it mate, looks fantastic. TE37s are just sexual.

 

[Dogbreath]

Nice Rover

j/k, I get that all the time

 

[Craigius]

Looks really nice mate where did you get the polisher from.................... as its made a really nice job of your civic.

 

[MrSix]

Just out of interest, what would one with a spec list like this go for?

 

[PardonTheWait]

Handsome motor, nice work

 

[Sp00n]

That's one of the nicest civic's i've ever seen, beautifully understated.

 

[ChoÞÞer]

wow, nice car mate them wheels look swish!

 

[Gaijin]

Not usually a fan of that shape Civic, but I love it mate, looks fantastic. TE37s are just sexual.

Thanks mate, I think TE37's are the wonder wheel - pretty much suit anything they sit on - even old Rovers

Nice Rover

j/k, I get that all the time

Don't we all It's a Rover in a skirt

Looks really nice mate where did you get the polisher from.................... as its made a really nice job of your civic.

It's a.................... porter cable

It gets used infrequently but gives fantastic results.

Just out of interest, what would one with a spec list like this go for?

To be perfectly honest - I really don't know. Not many get sold with a teg box attached, but its too much effort for me to remove it and to source another S9B box - so it will go with the car.

The car in my opinion has everything, I believe, that makes it realise it's full potential aside from braces and major engine work, and the next owner has a great platform to build on should he wish or an excellent example to keep as stock.

Basically, i'm going to push my luck with it when I put it up for sale, I and the Southern HR guys know how meticulously i've cared for it, and how much time i've spent on it. Every major mod, has been carefully chosen and deliberated over at length. Nothing has been slapped on. It's also had more Castrol Edge in it than most cars would have in a lifetime

I also am deliberating whether to sell the Rays with it - I really do think it depends on what sort of price I get interest at.

That's one of the nicest civic's i've ever seen, beautifully understated.

Thanks mate, means a lot - keep an eye out for it if you are still around Brighton

My ethos for modification has always been subtle and tasteful - something i've hopefully managed to create here.

Thanks again for your positive comments guys.

I really need some negative comments now so that my head doesnt get too big.

How about the wheel nuts? Thats a good place to start - or perhaps the caliper paint choice?

 

[TripleT]

Love it mate.

Keep hold and enjoy it for a while. Would be pointless selling it now. Keep it and run it while saving.

 

[Dolph]

Looks great mate

I loved my civic...