This is basically a rip from my local forum, so if it doesn't make sense, just check out the boring pics of my boring DD beast.


So, with the EVO being down again and me owning the Civic now, I decided to spend a little cash on the STD for fun.

I already replaced the steelies with some HX wheels a while back, and it's lowered on some mystery springs (eBay, no doubt), and while I dug the way it looked, it needed more. I ordered a lip off of eBay for a Jetta and it lined right up and cleaned up the car overall. Pony-Boy Nick brought up a MPG point, and I can only hope he's right. I'm at 390mi on a single tank (12gal) right now, my previous best was ~375. I don't know if it's because of the super-trick aero part or the fact that I changed the plugs and oil last week. My money's on the aero.

The stock bumper lenses were had seal issues and always leaked and got condensation in them so I turned, yet again, to a budget tuner's BFF - eBay. Ordered some clear bumper lenses which I hope to be able to retrofit with the stock amber insert ( :x ) so that they aren't too show for school. While I was at it I grabbed some super-mad-tyte-JDM-styled amber corners.

The stock 1990 Civic steering wheel is probably 17" in diameter. Not clean. Seeing as to how the EVO isn't getting driven around and it's got the best wheel ever (330mm Personal Neo-Grinta suede), I picked up a famed $3.99+$20 shipping steering wheels hub from you guessed it, eBay. The plan is to get a an NRG v.1.5 QR just like the EVO has so I can rock the same wheel for both cars.

I have to thank Bird for giving me THE SICKEST shift **** ever. Our lady of Guadalupe sealed beautifully inside an acrylic dome that is ever so comfortable to grip. Word up, Mary.

Next on the list of "must haves" is a factory cluster w/tach (found), a DC2 center console and armrest so that I can stop wedging my drinks in between the seat and e-brake and have a place to rest my pointy elbows, and a passenger side mirror so that I can stop cutting people off.

Be sure to check back for updates!















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UPDATE - 5/2/08

Got my eBay hub and clear bumper lights in the mail today. :cool:

I threw the wheels on just because, I'm going to hold off on picking up another QR because money's getting a little tight and I can't seem to justify it right now, nor should I. The size difference between the 330mm Personal and the stock STD wheel is insane, I took it around the block real quick and it's like driving a different car.

The eBay clears worked out just like I hoped. Threw the stock amber inserts in the eBay clears and I think they look great, albeit just a little too "clear" for me. If that makes any sense... :hsugh:

I also got froggy and tilted my wing last night. It was more out of "curiosity of how it's done" turning into "doing it" more than anything. All in all I like the look, so I'll keep it.








eBay on the left, stock on the right












Modified by I'mStock at 4:42 PM 5/2/2008

 

For showing an EF some love

 

not too shabby

 

Love EFs...looking into buying a 90 Si myself.

 

Gotta love STD's

 

i love tha ****

 

my seat is ripped the exact same way in my std along with the passenger looking mint also

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hushypushy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Gotta love STD's</TD></TR></TABLE>

STD's are the greatest.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by billyinse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i love tha **** </TD></TR></TABLE>

By far my favorite part so far.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by climb_on &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my seat is ripped the exact same way in my std along with the passenger looking mint also</TD></TR></TABLE>

It sucks, the rest of the interior is MINT, but I'm going to try and throw my stock EVO seats in this bitch.

 

STD that has to be the sickest chassis code

Nice hatch

 

need's some tlc

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by v!taminb16 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">need's some tlc </TD></TR></TABLE>

It'll get some, but nothing crazy, the EVO is the fun car so it steals all my attention/moneis.

 

arent those lugs unsafe to run on stock wheels?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crexer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">arent those lugs unsafe to run on stock wheels?</TD></TR></TABLE>

technically hx's are enkei's there for makin them a "real" rim

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crexer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">arent those lugs unsafe to run on stock wheels?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I hadn't heard that until they were already on the car, but when I put the lugs on it seemed like the HX's had the proper seat for them. I could be totally wrong though and I intend to check it out further this weekend.

 

word up, just lookin out for your well being
let us know what you come up with

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crexer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">word up, just lookin out for your well being
let us know what you come up with</TD></TR></TABLE>

Good looking out!

 

Updated.

 

Lookin good, I noticed no axleback.. what kind of exhaust are you running?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rayzian &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Lookin good, I noticed no axleback.. what kind of exhaust are you running?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks, I'm running a "no axleback"...


The car came without one and I haven't gotten to it yet. It's really not that annoying except for highway speed in gear deceleration. Still unsure if I want a tiny stock one, a custom decent one or an Invidia.

 

The tilted up spoiler looks good. A cheap mod that's well worth doing

 

nice and simple

 

IIIII like it Whats going on with the evo in the garage ?!

 

Nice lookin shots!

 

yea shots are nice

 

The intro commentary is funny! It's looking good for an Ebay car