SHG_Mike

I've been meaning to do this for over a year, and have finally gotten around to it now. I bought my Mugen Si with 10k Miles in july 2009. You may remember my Dap ek and or my silver fit. Out of all the cars I've owned this is one I've done the least to, for two reasons, its so good right out of the box and my time is very limited. This will be a slow process, but the goal and theme of this car is to retain the spirit that is "honda/mugen" that is, a car that is at home on the circuit that brings a smile to the driver. I am not concerned with all out max speed and lowest lap times, but rather improving the driving experience, with improving lap times a secondary outcome.

Ill post all the previous pictures from when I bought the car to now, and then update from here on out!

Previous cars...
the DAP






the Fit






First week of ownership






Took some pics with my buddies EP







ordered some mugen goodies



Some from in the shop









Since trying to find a authentic mugen RR rain light seemed to be impossible to find, I decided to build my own.
















Finished!












Put my car up on the dyno





Fabbed up a throttle pedal, better for heel-toe





Got the mugen in to install the tow hooks,




The mods needed to fit them




Pic with some of the fleet



needed a car to run around in up at NHMS so in the hauler it went!



Shots at NHMS









Finally hit the track at Monticello Motor Club!

SHG_Mike

Quick stop at sunset on the way back from visiting my parents in NY







picked up from DC5r brembos cheap from a friend of mine, but they were super beat up...



cleaned up




Pics from gloucester Mass





Washed up at the shop...

















Shots from when i test fit some 17x8.5 +40 245 hoosiers






Wheels from this car





Brembo's all done (for sale soon)





Some shots in the shop for some new promotions









More to come!

SHG_Chiquita

love this car...can't wait until it's officially mine as well in 10 months

skipunk4

Niiice. Always love the SHG buildups. In for more of this

SHG_Claudio

SHG back at it again woot woot! I love the Mugen, can't wait to see some more of this

MJ23FE

good ish, mike!

-Jalal

732xghost

definitly in for updates. i love the attention to detail with the SHG builds.

SHG_Mike

Thanks guys, this wont be as an intensive build ours from previous years, but it will still be plenty of SHG fabrication if not more so then in the past, along with some well thought out parts here and there.

SHG_Claudio

Hope you dont mind me posting this but lmk if you do!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5KrN4SUroE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FshAp5kaCw

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

I must say, I was a huge fan of the DAP and the Fit really didn't come as a good sequel. This new build seems more fitting. I'm anxious to see the progression here.

SHG_EasyE

Word up its about damn time

SHG_Mike

Meh to each his own i suppose. I loved that car and didnt want to get rid of it, and wouldnt have if I didnt get such a good deal on this car. It may have not been as popular of a car or fast in a straight line, it had so much more character and just as much fun to drive. It was a perfect daily and perfect for that part in my life.

hatchy69

iTrader: (2)

Got a chance to see this car on saturday and i was highly impressed on how nice this car was. Im deff going to keep an eye on this thread. Im looking forward to see whats next!

SHG_EasyE

They dont clear the wheels and the bleeders are upside down since theyre designed to be mounted on the back side of the rotor (DC5) meaning you would have to bleed them off the car. But I think the biggest issue was clearance.

SHG_Mike

Thanks man, you had the teal hatch right? That thing was so legit and modified in the perfect way.

SHG_EasyE

Tire sesh

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

Oh, don't get me wrong, it was a cool car and I do like the Fit as a chassis. But, that being said, it just didn't meet the caliber of car that the DAP was (maybe if it had a K-swap or something, it'd be on the same playing field). I definitely like Fits, though.

AllMotorDan

Wrd :-)

babiboidb1

nice civic... damn i wish i could go thru tires like that lol

hatchy69

iTrader: (2)

Yeah thats me, Thanks man i really appriciate that!

SHG_James

in for more. always like SHG builds.

SHG_EasyE

Lol half of those are mine... we just went to get them mounted at the same time. What a disaster. Never go to Imperial Ford in MA to get ANYTHING done. Thankfully they didnt damage any wheels but just about everything else that could have gone wrong, did.

freakin_eLRoD

subscribed. these newer si's are great. they are solid performers out the box, and with only a few mods, they are very fun. good luck with this project

ferio252

Great looking car. Running around the track....nice. It's great to see a track tuned car actually on the track!

Amed Irizarry

Where Is That Track Located At?? Because I Want To Bring My Civic To The Track.