**Lets try this again.. stolen Ek budget re-Build.**
11-07-2010, 08:57 AM
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my civic hatchback
Well here goes i guess, a build thread. It will probably be a little slow, but i hope to have my car done before IA. My brother is very into photography so it helps that i always have someone taking pics for me 
I started out with a bone stock 1996 civic dx hatchback. I saved up for the car after buying my first car when i was 16. I only had 1500 dollars when i spotted the add for a 1996 civic for 2500 with no pictures. which usually turns me off of an add. but i decided to inquire more about the car. I emailed the guy, his name was rob and he actually lived right were i was about to move. I then told my mom and step dad about my situation. my mom was reluctant, but my step dad borrowed me the extra grand to buy the car. the next morning i went with my friend and picked the car up.
the first day i brought her home, a virgin with 124,000 miles and a bit of rust.
I drove the car for about a month in a half until i found neuspeed lowering springs. i bought them for cheap and put them on. it only dropped the car a bit, the ride was good so i decided that me and a few buddies were going to cut the springs.
I then found a set of cheep gsr blades, because i couldn't afford much with being in high school and working a part time job, it was hard to save money for expensive parts.
Here is it with cut lowering springs and gsr blades
Then i started saving for some real parts. i saved up for Function and form coilovers. I also ordered some blox lca's and a lip. My friend me and my brother put on the suspension. well actually it was just my brother and friend since i didn't do anything because of a broken elbow. here are some pics
i felt i had to help so i assisted with the lighting..
cheap tools
this is pretty much how my car stayed for a while only doing a few other small updates. some including a carbon fiber duckbill and c pillar bar etc.
now looking like this i was pretty happy
more photoshoots came..
eventually it was time for import alliance! me, my brother, my buddy and cousin all rolled down there from wisconsin. it was a long drive but well worth it in the end we all had a fun time
I started out with a bone stock 1996 civic dx hatchback. I saved up for the car after buying my first car when i was 16. I only had 1500 dollars when i spotted the add for a 1996 civic for 2500 with no pictures. which usually turns me off of an add. but i decided to inquire more about the car. I emailed the guy, his name was rob and he actually lived right were i was about to move. I then told my mom and step dad about my situation. my mom was reluctant, but my step dad borrowed me the extra grand to buy the car. the next morning i went with my friend and picked the car up.
the first day i brought her home, a virgin with 124,000 miles and a bit of rust.
I drove the car for about a month in a half until i found neuspeed lowering springs. i bought them for cheap and put them on. it only dropped the car a bit, the ride was good so i decided that me and a few buddies were going to cut the springs.
I then found a set of cheep gsr blades, because i couldn't afford much with being in high school and working a part time job, it was hard to save money for expensive parts.
Here is it with cut lowering springs and gsr blades
Then i started saving for some real parts. i saved up for Function and form coilovers. I also ordered some blox lca's and a lip. My friend me and my brother put on the suspension. well actually it was just my brother and friend since i didn't do anything because of a broken elbow. here are some pics
i felt i had to help so i assisted with the lighting..
cheap tools
this is pretty much how my car stayed for a while only doing a few other small updates. some including a carbon fiber duckbill and c pillar bar etc.
now looking like this i was pretty happy
more photoshoots came..
eventually it was time for import alliance! me, my brother, my buddy and cousin all rolled down there from wisconsin. it was a long drive but well worth it in the end we all had a fun time
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Re: **Lets try this again.. stolen Ek budget re-Build.**
sorry to hear that brah. The thought of my car getting stolen is a nightmare that haunts me every day, especially living where I live in NY 
. I hate thieves with a PASSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they need to die a painful death.
I wish you the best with your build brah, you have a lot of work ahead of you.
. I hate thieves with a PASSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they need to die a painful death.I wish you the best with your build brah, you have a lot of work ahead of you.
11-07-2010, 04:57 PM
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so far so good bud! were rolling right on along.
liking the wheels told you it wouldnt be horrible on 16" wheels.
liking the wheels told you it wouldnt be horrible on 16" wheels.
11-07-2010, 05:45 PM
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yeap lets get it rolling soon! oh wait its fall now and the snow is right around the corner.
wahhhh how gay !
wahhhh how gay !
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Update ****+++++. This is what the car looks like today. Got the rust repaired si seats and new wheels.
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Re: **Lets try this again.. stolen Ek budget re-Build.**
so its been a long time since i have updated this. but i really havent had the extra money to buy much because me and my brother went to Import alliance! We had a blast there and I was so happy I could drive my car there again!
Me and my brother.
Me and my brother.
. other than that, congrats on the rebuild.
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