aaronfunstuff

Hey everyone, so i decided to show my build on my 2000 civic ex . this is my first car and it is a learning experience for me.
What i want to do is base this car off of YOUR guys help! This build will be for people that has trouble with money but still has a passion for there car.

This is how my car looked like when i first got it. i will post some updates of what ive gone through so far after a while.

aaronfunstuff

as soon as i got this car i really didn't like the primer black look of the hood i then painted it the next day i got it.



The paint is kind of off colored but you could hardly tell and it was way better then this crappy black in my head.

aaronfunstuff

since i hated having stock wheels on my car and i had no money... i decided why not just get some hubcaps! found some hubcaps for 20$ and made my car look way better then before.



i know i know i REGRET going ontop of my car.

Sccacivic1997

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Get some cheap rims off eBay or something. Throw those hub caps in the garbage

aaronfunstuff

after a month or so i made enough money to buy some wheels. got these for 200 but they were ugly purple and 18's so i painted them black.

aaronfunstuff

realising my car got cut springs (i bought it like that) as i put the wheels on it rubbed and i tried rolling the fenders but it still rubbed because of week suspension so i sold those ^ for $350 and bought my friends 15" rotaslips for $450



they looked better but then i was NEVER a fan of black wheels.

aaronfunstuff

Just to add on i am a highschool kid with no job. the reason i was working on cosmetics first was because in my head when i first got that car i promised my self to make it look simple but a clean and nice car. after it looks alright then i would start working on the engine bay and interior.

Sccacivic1997

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Now those are cool!

aaronfunstuff

i put a temporary sticker on my car because of all the hate i was getting JUST for having a lowered civic . every truck you see in this island i live in would try to race me. i put this just for the giggles by using clear tape and a sharpie haha



just wanted to make my car look more crappy and ricey just to give the lols.

B_Swapped93

what are you going to do about those cut springs and probably blown shocks ?


(what suspension set up are you gonna get ?)

aaronfunstuff

i think i might just buy a $400 coilovers from racelandus.com unless i could find cheaper and better coilovers. any suggestions of what i should buy? but i will buy this after i buy some parts to get my engine to work at its best.

aaronfunstuff

so i found a lip and rear lip for my car for $100 for both i installed only the front lip and left the rear lip for another time.



it was worth scraping getting to his house. but the rear lip had a cut in the middle becaus e he used to have a tow hook when he had the rear lip. thats why i saved putting it on for another day.

Fishbone Fan

Can you score me a Hawaii license plate like the one in your pic?

B_Swapped93

I understand the whole "budget build" but racelands are utter trash function/form T1's are a bit better but a better idea is. KYB AGX's with H&R springs had that set up when I got my teg and liked it, even did 2 time attack events before I got my MCS 1WNR's. But that's a track only suspension 2.6K but it's worth it for what my time attack events.

aaronfunstuff

how much would it price too? i don't plan on racing this car i just wanna build it to be a daily driven but can beat an average car kinda car

aaronfunstuff

i see a ton at the junkyard. i could probably get one for you for a price (;

Fishbone Fan

$15 and that includes shipping charge. Must be in Excellent condition.

aaronfunstuff

alright i'll go check out and message you when i find one.

aaronfunstuff

i really didn't like black rims so i decided to paint it white. i bought 3 duplicolor spray paints and 1 clear coat for around 7$ each can . i loved how it turned out!



if you are ever gonna paint your wheels make sure you sand it down smooth and mask off the tires good. i used a deck of cards and my moms old joggers to cover the tires.

Sccacivic1997

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Yes please don't waste your money on shitty coilovers. People always wanna buy the cheapest **** just save your money

aaronfunstuff

This is a poor mans build . I know the cheaper you go the worst the performance it'll be , but I just wanna build a car that you can be cheap but still can better perform more than exceptional.

HOMEMADEPOWER

Another Hawaii build AURYTE!!! Good luck on da build brah. I saw a moped in Da first pic. Is it yours? I used to have a 99 elite s all kinda mods done to it.

aaronfunstuff

I noticed I haven't shown my interior . It's kind of crappy needs a new right door panel and ac fan

aaronfunstuff

Thanks and it's my dad's but I drive it on the daily around town to save gas . I love it

aaronfunstuff

I put on the wheels and they looked way better than before in my opinion . What is your guys opinion of the tail lights to they match the car or should I just get oem tail lights ?





I also sanded the front bumper because of all the imperfections and the hood because it was a different white and had some dents . I'm planning to repaint in panels . And slowly turn it into a Snow White color .