spooneg695

hello all, I bought my 1994 civic ex 3 years ago. I have had big goals set for it from the beginning. Up until recently I haven't been able to meet those goals. The build thread is for me to keep track of the progress and also show my personal preferences when it comes to Hondas. I love the brand, and currently own 5. I like things simple, and as OEM as possible while still retaining the aftermarket parts that add to a cars appearance and performance.


I bought my civic on 2/14/13 in Iowa. It had no rust and faded paint from being in Colorado most of its life. It had a few miss matched body panels, but overall I believed it was perfect for what I needed.














Next I got a few parts to get things rolling. ITR shift boot, new hood, tein h tech springs, New Honda MTF fluid, New mirrors (spoon reps sorry) and a spoon shift ****.



















So with things looking a little better I started looking for wheels. I couldn't afford much, so bare with me here lol


I got a set of rota circuit 8's with falken azenis.








So from here I didn't do too much for awhile. I was saving for a daily driver so I wouldn't have to drive my civic through our harsh winters.


I bought this little ford escort, which ironically matched my civic.








Roughly one year and many winter months later I bought Raceland ultimo coilovers for it, I know not the best option but it was the best I could afford. I also bought some nickel 15x8 949 racing wheels with 205/50/15 kuhmo tires.


I will continue this later to bring everything up to its current state. thanks for looking!

spooneg695

continuing with my thread, I also purchased a yonaka cat back exhaust and a high flow test pipe. I put in del sol seats and my 949 wheels and I was set for another year!








here is how the car sat for another year.

spooneg695

The following year, this would be summer of 2015 I decided to get a little more serious. I really couldn't stand the faded, scratched, gouged paint any longer. also I had a dented driver fender, and cracked front bumper. I was really hoping to swap it as well.

first I went to honda and had a brand new OEM bumper ordered up, I did not want to deal with poor fitting ebay body panels.






After the bumper was installed I found a 1994 integra gsr sedan on craigslist. it was rusty but very cheap and 100% original. I bought the car so I could pull the motor and swap it into my civic.






I Really enjoyed driving this car, it drove way better than I expected and I didnt have the heart to rip the engine out. I decided to put some money into it, and keep it as another spring/summer project.

I did rotors, pads and wheel bearings to keep her road worthy.






so around June 2015 I had my car repainted the original aztec green pearl. I had been waiting for this moment for quite awhile, and never thought I would be able to afford it!



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I put my wheels back on, and a new oem civic ex sticker.
I was extremely happy finally having my paint look nice.





I did a photoshoot after I got the car looking the way I wanted

JDMswagSerf

Wow it looks a lot better with that paint job.
And good idea on keeping the sedan. Nothing like a fast sedan.

spooneg695

Thank you, I do really enjoy the gsr in sedan form. Very fun car.

StreetLethaleg6

very clean

spooneg695

Thank you, much appreciated!

94BlackSi

Great job on saving it and the Integra man. Both look like they could have death sentences issued on them.

Civic looks super good!

spooneg695

thanks! You look like you've got a nice build platform, making any progress on it??

badassmthr4000

Wow that's a night and day difference. Car's looking great!

I love that color, I'm probably biased, but AGP is the best color Honda ever made!

spooneg695

Thanks so much! I love the color. I knew that keeping it that color was the only way to go. Are you biased because you have one as well?

Spoonfixer

I like the h tech ride height! How have they been for you? Sweet build btw!

spooneg695

Thank you. So I actually don't have the h-techs anymore. I purchased Raceland Ultimos right after I got the Yonaka exhaust. The h-tech were fine at first but eventually blew my oe shocks. I will be looking to upgrade to progress csII coilovers in summer. The racelands were great value for money, but I would like something a bit nicer.

Spoonfixer

Cant go wrong with progress. They have multiple spring rates available too. You are off to a great start. Kudos sir. +1 for the yonaka as well. Im ordering one for my sedan soon.

Eddie

Well done OP

spooneg695

Thank you everyone, I appreciate the kind words! should have a nice update coming by the end of the week!

badassmthr4000

Yeah I have a 92 GS-R in AGP. it took a LONG time to find this car in this color, but well worth the wait. Can't wait to see more on this build. I've heard a lot of good things about Progress, should be a great upgrade

spooneg695

^ One of the cars I have always wanted. my first car was a 1990 integra gs, I miss it very much. If I found a nice one I would consider picking it up, I have more cars than room at the moment. A 2004 TSX, 91 accord, 94 gsr, and my coupe. If I had more room and $ I'd have more! so many Honda/Acuras I would love to own.

spooneg695

I have an update!


Just received my parts from JHPUSA


super excited to put it on!

Spoonfixer

Score!!!! Nice pick up. A momo is such an upgrade over the stock wheel.

$amGD3

Good progress!

Paint is such a major part of restoring/modifying so many people overlook

spooneg695

Yeah I agree, paint and body work was a priority. Without it I knew I would not be happy upgrading anything else. My whole driver side was faded and flaking.

spooneg695

Update:


Bought this 94 Del Sol Vtec with 100K, going to be pulling the motor and swapping it as soon as the weather gets decent. I did notice after the purchase that the driver side motor mount where it bolts to the block has a crack along the top. No way for me to see how bad it is, but does anyone have any experience with fixing this sort of thing? My best friend is a tig/mig welder, and feels confident in fixing it. From what I can tell it looks fixable. any help in this area would be very much appreciated!










here is the picture of the crack

A D NOH

ohhhhh--- my favorite color honda!

spooneg695

Its been a little bit but I have an update.

First thing I've done is pulled off my window moldings/garnishes. The side pieces the always crack and dry out. Well mine were terrible, so I refurbished them rather than paying $100 at Honda. I've spent enough there within the last year, having 4 cars gets expensive!





Then I bought new oem for garnishes





I also pulled my old spoon rep mirrors off so that I could use the base plates more my other spoon mirrors I just got. They were for an integra but the base plates are the only difference.






I also received my new front lip, Can't wait to get it painted. When I get it painted I will also be having then paint my mirrors. Im not a huge fan of carbon fiber.