Get Ready for the New Civic Si with 8 Generations of Modded Examples
With the ninth-gen Honda Civic Si on the way, here’s a look back at some of the coolest modified examples on earth.
The Honda Civic Si forged its reputation for providing affordable performance decades ago and has since become one of the most commonly modified vehicles on the planet. Over eight generations, the Civic Si has proven, time and time again, that it’s an impressive platform for mods, and as such, countless folks have given theirs their own personal touch, seeking to extract more performance from their rides or to simply stand out from the crowd. Recently, Super Street celebrated this fact – ahead of the arrival of the newest 9th gen model – by looking back at some of the coolest modified rides from the last eight generations.
First up, we have this first-gen 1987 model CRX Si from Junior Asprer (seen below), which features rare parts including a Mugen Aeroline kit and Fortran AssoA301 wheels. The CRX retains its original 1.5-liter engine, but the mill has been treated to a rebuild with upgraded internals. Super Street moves on to highlight Ryan Basseri‘s 1986 Civic Si, which keeps things classy with subtle bodywork and Mugen MF10L wheels.
Jason Powers‘ 1988 CRX Si makes the cut for the second-gen of choice as a fully restored U.S.-spec car with a JDM front end and a built U.S. Integra Type R engine underhood. George Santiago‘s 1995 del Sol Si is up next, and it too has an interesting engine to mull over – a B20 block from a Honda CR-V fitted with a B-series head from an Integra GS-R.
Alex Markovic‘s 1999 Si coupe is one of the nicer fourth-gens around, and it also doubles as a weeked track weapon thanks to its K20Z3 powerplant fitted with Type R pistons, a Mugen head gasket, and a 4Piston Racing 156v2 head. Mel Diego‘s 2003 hatchback makes the cut as the fifth-gen cover model, thanks to its vast array of Mugen goodies coupled with various Type R parts.
Honda Tuning provided the sixth-gen example with a highly-modified 2013 sedan that’s been fitted with a JDM front end and a K24 swap. Will Au-Yeung‘s 2012 PZ Tuning Civic Si time attack racer represents the seventh generation respectfully, while the eighth-gen Si chosen by the rag is GReddy Performance Products’ turbocharged 2017 model. Not that we needed proof, but it’s pretty clear from looking at these older rides that the next Civic Si has pretty big shoes to fill, though we’re sure that enthusiasts will rise to the challenge, as they always have.
Photos: Super Street
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