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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Default The EG ***** effin hatch REbuild thread.

Way it was bought (without sideskirts, and wheels)



How it sits now (gettin ready for paint):







Changin intake mani/scraping off old gasket :





Future plans....
- Paint
- Suspension build
- Stealth alarm
- Wheels
- Pull out motor and re-wire everything

Stay tuned.....
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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PS: If you have any of these let me know.

http://www.hondamarketplace.co...25001
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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UPDATE: Almost done with prep. Going to get it painted within a couple weeks.

And going to n1 friday to pick up some goodies

Slow motion better than no-motion
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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hard work does pay off though. i just finished my comeplete. bodywork, prime and prep. and had og painter paint my car. its a good feeling knowing you did the work.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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good luck on the build
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skellator_thoj &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">good luck on the build </TD></TR></TABLE>

x2!
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Good luck. Keep us posted.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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getttttt ittttttt
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Picking up clear corners, and a new hood tomorrow.

Pictures will be posted.

Someone sell me some fenders.
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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UPDATE:
Picked up JDM EG6 Fenders (n1 concepts), new front bumper, and oem corner lights.



Primered the roof and tailgate (no pics yet)


Still need a hood and looking for a oem usdm eg lip.
Hopefully by tomorrow ill have the dents on both doors filled and ready for primer. The driver c-pillar has been been poorly repaired and its been a pain in the *** to fix. Another update tomo with more pics.
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2tonecivic21 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Good luck. Keep us posted. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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thanks bro. anyone got side skirts and/or thin side moldings for cheap?? PM me
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skellator_thoj &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">good luck on the build </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Good Luck w/ the build.
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Looks like a lot work. But good progress. What part of Maui you from?
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Thanks everyone

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 808EK4 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks like a lot work. But good progress. What part of Maui you from?</TD></TR></TABLE>


Paia
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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Do you have a color picked out for her yet?

Good luck with the build!
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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Black or Phantom Gray .


Cant wait
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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I'm from Kahului. Where did u graduate from? Go with the black.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Didnt graduate out there, but my cousin did. He has a black ej1.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Hope it comes out nice! Good Luck!
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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UPDATE:
Primered the hatch for filler on the bumper.


filled the HUUGE spot on the c-pillar, i wish i had some before pics

heres what i found after sanding down the spot, it was a [freak]in mess.


Tomo i'll be finishing the door dings and by thurs primer the rest of the green away
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