Engraved EG

Hello Honda-Tech community,

I want to introduce the Honda-Tech community to a "one of a kind" EG build that I've been working on over the past 3+ years. The project is called the "Engraved EG". I am the creator / designer / engraving artist of the "Engraved EG". The vehicle is a 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback VX. I have always been into art and cars (Mainly Hondas) since I was a little kid, but for this "one of a kind" car project I wanted to really step out of the box and do something that no one in automotive history has ever done and fully hand engrave on an entire body of a car. Also, I am hand engraving on various aftermarket parts for the car. Once completed, the "Engraved EG" will be the "World's First Fully Hand Engraved Car". I have a big appreciation for those who have done "Sharpie Art" on cars, but I dont like to be like everyone else when It comes to artwork. Separating my art from everyone else's is what makes my hand engravings "one of a kind".

The tools Im using for the "Engraved EG" are Dremel tools and accessories. I have invested over 4,800+ hand engraving hours into this "one of a kind" EG. Once completed, around 6,000+ engraving hours will have gone into the project. Also, once the body of the car is fully hand engraved I will be taking the process even further. In addition to hand engraving on the body, bumpers, carbon fiber parts, and various car parts.....I will be adding color within the hand engravings to make the engravings "pop". After that, the car will be clear coated to help preserve the engravings and finally a clear bra protection film will be added to protect the entire car from getting rock chips and other damage while driving and transport. Since the "Engraved EG" is a Japanese car, I wanted to add a Japanese theme mixed throughout the hand engraving designs. Some of the Japanese imagery includes; Japanese characters, Kanji, and culture. Around the logos and designs Im adding various freestyle designs to fill in the empty space.

The "Engraved EG" is the largest and most extensive hand engraving project I have ever taken on. My goal with this project is to create multiple WORLD RECORDS and gain 1 MILLION "Engraved EG" fans. A lot of you may think that getting 1 million fans sounds a little crazy for a Honda EG, but isn't hand engraving on an entire EG kinda crazy too??? Please feel free to visit the "Engraved EG" facebook fan page for continuous updates with the project. Help me bring this "one of a kind" EG to an entirely new level. I would love to hear your comments or any ideas you may have. I will also be updating this thread with the cars progress as often as I can.

I couldn't have gotten this far with the "Engraved EG" project without the amazing support from the "Engraved EG" fans. Thank you for the support Honda-Tech. Please note: the purpose of this thread is to show my love for Hondas, my hand engravings, and all aspects of this "one of a kind" build. Not to promote any of the Logos / Companies that appear on the vehicle. Thank you.

"Engraved EG" facebook fan page


Modification List (Currently)

Drivetrain:

- Custom Lightweight Flywheel
- Custom 6 Puck Racing Cluth / Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
- Skunk2 Racing: Dual Bend Short Throw Shifter
- Password JDM: Hardened Shift Linkage Bushing Kit
- GSR Axles

Engine:

- B18C1 Motor with (B16 Pistons)
- B18C1 Transmission
- ITR Valve Cover (FUlly Hand Engraved)
- Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Spark Plug Cover
- Password JDM: Billet Aluminum Theft Proof Oil Cap
- Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber PowerChamber Intake (Fully Hand Engraved / Not Installed)
- Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Velocity Stack
- Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Cooling Plate
- Skunk2 Racing: Black Series Pro Series Intake Manifold
- AEM: Dual Chamber Cold Air Intake with Dry Flow Filter (Currently on EG)
- AEM: Pre Filter
- DC Sports: 4 to 1 Polished Headers
- NGK: Spark Plug Wires
- NGK: Iridium IX Spark Plugs
- Password JDM: Fender Washer Kit
- Password JDM: Magnetic Oil and Trans Drain Plugs
- Password JDM: Odyssey Battery Relcator (Fully Hand Engraved / Not Installed)
- 2.25" Exhaust Piping (Magnaflow Muffler and Resinator)

Exterior:

- JDM Headlights
- JDM Tail Lights
- Password JDM: Amber Corners
- Password JDM: JDM Spec Replacement Fenders
- Password JDM: Amber Fender Markers
- Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fog Light Covers (Not Installed)
- SEIBON Carbon: OEM Carbon Fiber Hood (Fully Hand Engraved)
- SEIBON Carbon: Carbon Fiber Duckbill Rear Spoiler (FUlly Hand Engraved)
- SEIBON Carbon: Carbon Fiber Hatch (Fully Hand Engraved)
- SEIBON Carbon: MG-Style Carbon Fiber Side Skirts (Not Hand Engraved Yet / Installed)
- SEIBON Carbon: SP-Style Carbon Fiber Front Lip (Not Hand Engraved Yet / Not Installed)
- AeroCatch Flush Mount Locking Hood Latches
- Password JDM: Front Tow Hook (Fully Hand Engraved / Not Installed)
- Password JDM: Rear Tow Hook (Fully Hand Engraved / Not Installed)

Interior

- Momo Steering Wheel (320mm)
- Password JDM: 4" Shift Lever Extension (10x1.5mm Thread Pitch)
- Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fuel Pump Cover (Fully Hand Engraved)
- Skunk2 Racing: Gunmetal Weighted Shift **** (400 grams)
- Password JDM: Leather Shift Boot with Red Stitching
- Broadway Mirror
- Stock Seats (Currently)

Suspension and Chassis:

- Password JDM: 3 Point Front Strut Tower Bar (Fully Hand Engraved / Not Installed)
- DC Sports: Gunmetal CS2 Front Strut Tower Bar (Not Installed)
- Password JDM: 4 Point Rear Strut Tower Bar (Fully Hand Engraved / Installed)
- BWR (BlackWorks Racing): Billet Aluminum (Black Anodized) Rear Subframe Brace (Not Installed)
- BWR (BlackWorks Racing): Billet Aluminum (Polished) Rear Lower Control Arms (Not Installed)
- BWR (BlackWorks Racing): Billet Aluminum (Polished) Rear Lower Tie Bar (Not Installed)
- Lowering Springs
- Adjustable Shocks

Wheels and Brakes

- 16x7 5Zigen DIV3's +38 Offset (Painted Orange for SEMA Show 2012 / New wheels coming soon....)
- 15x8 Gram Lights 57DR (Track Spec) +35 Offset (Championship White & Sunlight Silver)
- Project Mu: NS400 Brake Pads (Not Installed)
- Stock Rotors (Currently)

Tires:

- Hankook Ventus V2 Concept (205/45/16)

The first few images are some of the most recent photos of the "Engraved EG". I will be sharing images from start to finish (in sequential order) of the "Engraved EG" project to Honda-Tech and its members. I will also be updating this thread as often as I can. The most recent photos and info will be on the last pages of the thread. Thank you Honda-Tech. I'm looking forward to seeing the comments and opinions that anyone would like to share.

Some (Current Photos) of the "Engraved EG":

The "Engraved EG" visiting HPD (Honda Performance Development Headquarters (Valencia, CA)





The "Engraved EG" visiting a new Fire Station



The "Engraved EG" at the AE Performance Monthly car meet (Valencia, CA)



AE Performance monthly car meet (Valencia, CA)



Now, let's start from the beginning.........

I picked up this 1992 Honda Civic VX Hatchback back in January 2010. It wasn't in too bad of shape. Had quite a few door dents and dings but nothing major. Im not a big fan of the Aztec green color but I guess I couldn't be that picky, considering all of the work I knew that I had ahead of me for this project. Radiator support was a little tweaked and so was one of the sides of the front bumper support. The EG came with a SOHC VTEC motor, which ran perfectly and the car drove straight and true . The mesh wheels the EG came with weren't bad, but I changed them out the next week. lol.





Front bumper
Some chips in the paint and looks like this bumper may have been red at one time. Headlight brackets were broken and barely hangin on. lol. Same with the corners. Hood needing some adjustments as well.



A little driver side door damage:



Paint chips on the rear bumper and dents on the hatch:





320mm Momo Steering Wheel:
This steering wheel feels great while driving, but it has definitely seen better days. lol. Gonna have to replace it sometime. The steering column plastic casing is also broken.

Yesidriveacivic

That is a LOT of time spent engraving! looks sick though!

HatchVX

I love the look, that is dedication right there.

Eddie

Don't know about the look. But your definitely dedicated.

Engraved EG

Yes, I am dedicated. Just curious, what is it that you dont like about the look? I like all of the feedback I can get. Thanks.

Scott.

iTrader: (1)

I can appreciate the time and work put into this. It's different, only thing I personally don't like is the company logos you incorporated into it.

Engraved EG

Thank you for your feedback Scott. You aren't the first to say something about the logos on the car. The company logos which appear on the car are there for a reason. They are playing a big role in this "one of a kind" project, which is very important to me. There are tons of cars out there showcasing company logos, typically it would be a decal, sticker, or vinyl wrap. This just happens to be engraved.

USDM as fuhh

I've wondered why there wasn't a thread on this prior to now. I've followed the car on Facebook for a little while now. Nice work man. So many hours into this project, and while the engraving is amazing/different, I also like the attention to other aspects of the car. Clean swap, nice color combo, all around a nice build man. Keep it up.

1crazyk

very tacky.

crxtc_vtec

iTrader: (2)

TM06

A true labor of love! Very unique, but representative of the culture around the car.

Engraved EG

I appreciate the compliments and thanks for following the "Engraved EG" on facebook. Thank you for the feedback also.

Engraved EG

Thanks for the input 1crazyk. Not everyone is gonna like this car. I do appreciate the opinion though.

EFfin Sedan 91

I think it looks sick. It's like a tattooed car.

EscoSi

any close-ups of the engravings? esp the bonnet. any interior and/or engine shots? very interesting. when i get home from work i'll try to check out the FB page.

can you explain exactly how the process is done? have any shots of you actually working on the pieces? is it all free-hand or do you design the look on each panel prior to beginning the work? i do graphic design on the side so im very curious as to how you did all this. always have to admire another artist when they're accomplishing something in their element esp with 4800 hrs of work behind it.

Engraved EG

Thank you. A lot of people that see this car in person say exactly the same thing. Then I get asked If I do tattooing. Maybe I should try that some day.

sirEGhatch

i saw this car in vagas at sema. thought it was pretty cool but the bumpers dont fit the rest of the car.

Engraved EG

Thanks sirEGhatch. The bumpers dont fit the rest of the car because I haven't finished engraving those parts yet. When the "Engraved EG" was at SEMA last year, the engravings on the body and parts were only half way complete.

Eddie

This. I mostly don't care for the Monster Energy logo.

Engraved EG

Roughly about 2 weeks after picking up the EG, I decided to call up a friend who owns a Honda / Acura performance shop in Hawaiian Gardens, CA (Import Life Performance) and told him I wanted to go with a B18C1 motor for the "Engraved EG" project. So he started putting together a motor for me and ordered a bunch of brand new Honda / Acura parts.

I then started to do some searching online to see what parts I wanted and needed for the "Engraved EG" project. Here are some of the parts I picked up.......

- Skunk2 Racing: Dual Bend Short Throw Shifter
- Password JDM: Hardened Shift Linkage Bushing Kit
- ITR Valve Cover
- Password JDM: Billet Aluminum Theft Proof Oil Cap
- Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber PowerChamber Intake
- Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Velocity Stack
- Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Cooling Plate
- Password JDM: Magnetic Oil and Trans Drain Plugs
- Password JDM: Odyssey Battery Relcator
- JDM Headlights
- JDM Tail Lights
- Password JDM: Amber Corners
- Password JDM: JDM Spec Replacement Fenders
- Password JDM: Amber Fender Markers
- Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fog Light Covers
- Password JDM: Front Tow Hook (Red Billet Aluminum)
- Password JDM: Rear Tow Hook (Red Billet Aluminum)
- Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fuel Pump Cover
- Skunk2 Racing: Gunmetal Weighted Shift ****
- Password JDM: Leather Shift Boot with Red Stitching
- Broadway Mirror
- Password JDM: 3 Point Front Strut Tower Bar (Black)
- Password JDM: 4 Point Rear Strut Tower Bar (Black)

ITR Valve Cover





Password JDM: Billet Aluminum Theft Proof Oil Cap





Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber PowerChamber Intake





PowerChamber Air Filter and Hardware







Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Velocity Stack



Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Cooling Plate





Password JDM: Odyssey Battery Relcator



JDM Headlights



JDM Tail Lights



Password JDM: Amber Corners



Password JDM: JDM Spec Replacement Fenders



Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fog Light Covers



Password JDM: Front Tow Hook (Red Billet Aluminum)



Password JDM: Rear Tow Hook (Red Billet Aluminum)



Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fuel Pump Cover





Password JDM: 4 Point Rear Strut Tower Bar (Black)

Eddie

Sweet new parts

Engraved EG

Thank you.

elsicario12

look sick brooo keep it up!!

Engraved EG

Thanks. I still have a lot of engraving to do and more parts to get. It's coming along though.

Engraved EG

Shortly after picking up some of the parts I wanted for the project, I went down to Import Life Performance in Hawaiian Gardens, CA and had my fully rebuilt B18C1 motor and Trans put in. These guys really impressed me with how fast they did the swap. From the time they dropped the old SOHC Vtech motor to completing the entire GSR swap, it took them roughly 3 1/2 hours.

At the shop getting ready to start. Jacob is the red haired guy. Super cool dude. I call him the "Mad Scientist" of Honda / Acura. LOL.





Old motor is out and in record time.



Empty engine bay. Eventually Im gonna be doing a wire tuck and repainting the engine bay.



EG waiting patiently for her newly rebuilt GSR swap. She is getting excited!! LOL.