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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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If you've ventured this far, I want to thank you. I know I don't have a flashy title, but, I wanted this to be reminiscent of me.

This thread will be ongoing, as I do not plan to complete this series of modifications until approximately June 2009. I am for the most part pretty private and do not share my ideas with other individuals. With that being said, this will be a little different, as I don't plan on letting anyone (ok, not everyone, but a large majority) know what is in store. I am sorry, but I hope picture of my previous series of modifications will make you want to come back and see what I am up to.

A little bit of background on myself and my 2001 Honda Civic. I purchased it brand new in 2001, swapped out the D17A2 in 2002 for a K20A2, along with many other things. I'm a full time student, employed full time and a husband first, before I work on my vehicle.

If you have any questions, please ask, but I must warn you, if your question can be answered by using the search function, I will not answer it. This is such a great tool, and I feel it should be utilized as often as possible.

On to the pictures of how the vehicle looked until my oil pump failed...

This is the oldest, full picture of that car I can find.



Before this, I did have TE-37's, which are still probably my favorite wheel.























To this..



To Dyno time..
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2336603




To Import Alliance 2008..





Stay tuned!
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Fellow Minnesotan. I like the downtown shots. Car is awesome.. Easily the nicest EM2 in the state. Great work bro can't wait to see what's next!
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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This car will forever be a cornerstone in EM2 builds. The car is epic, for lack of a better term, and I can say from experience that the owner is as dedicated a person as any, to making it great.


Big props', bud.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by toyomatt84 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This car will forever be a cornerstone in EM2 builds. The car is epic, for lack of a better term, and I can say from experience that the owner is as dedicated a person as any, to making it great.


Big props', bud. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks, Matt! Congratulations to you and Brandon! Are you guys all settled in?

Buy my stuff!! http://www.hondamarketplace.co...id=10
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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sick!!!

I'm loving everything but the rear seats =[
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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sickest EM2 on the planet.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by k20whitevic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Thanks, Matt! Congratulations to you and Brandon! Are you guys all settled in?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Saturday, bud. You're more than welcome to swing by, as we've got a spare bedroom.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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saw this in person, pretty sick car..
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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subscribed
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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in for this. the family and i are hoping to make it to your neck of the woods next summer. hopefully we'll have time to visit more.
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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damn this car is in mn? never seen it. Looks awesome!
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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The best 7th Gen out there
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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I like this car .

O snap, Freddy and I in the background
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Harlowe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I like this car .
[i mg]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/whitevic/Picture456copy.jpg[/img]
O snap, Freddy and I in the background</TD></TR></TABLE>

And so am I, if you notice the hat and plaid shorts.
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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I spy....MATT!!!



And my favorite picture of your Civic!

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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Funny how you don't see the heat waves coming off of the tarmac. I could have sworn it was 10,000 degrees out that day.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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So, I spent just over an hour out in the garage today, and managed to get the Civic looking like this...





And so it starts..
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by k20whitevic
So, I spent just over an hour out in the garage today, and managed to get the Civic looking like this...





And so it starts..
It is that time of year...lol


Car is looking great on all aspects! The motor and interior are incredible!

Great to see your car still going strong!
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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awesome build! love the ITB's! props
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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this is the first em ive have ever liked. love the interior.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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While blue isn't my favorite color for interiors, I love the alcantera recaros and overall attention to detail. Definitely in for this build,
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Lookin' good!
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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looks good
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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real nice, keep up the good work
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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i digg em2s great build
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