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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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HEY EVERY ONE!!!! THIS IS MY PRIZED POSSESSION. I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE HER THAT MUCH SINCE IT HAS BEEN BEING RUBUILT FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW. DEFINATELY WORTH IT. I BOUGHT MY REAL RHD EF9 LAST YEAR IN OCTOBER!!! I BELIEVE THE FAMOUS RHANDY GAGAN OWNED THIS CAR BEFORE HE PASSED, I BOUGHT THIS CAR AS A SHELL WITH NO FRONT END, NO MOTOR, A TON OF FRAME DAMAGE, BAD WIRING, REGISTRATION PROBLEMS.THIS CAR WAS ALMOST NOT WORTH TO EVEN REBUILD SINCE THE WHOLE REAR END HAD BEEN SMASHED IN BEFORE. THE ONLY REASON WHY I CONSIDERED FOR A COMPLETE FROM THE GROUND UP REBUILD IS BECAUSE IT IS LEGITLY REGISTERED. TOOK THREE MONTHS TO GET MY PINK SLIP. THIS IS A BUILD FROM THE GROUND UP WITH TONS OF NEW AND SUPER RARE JDM PARTS. I WILL UPDATE MY THREAD WITH MORE PICS AND SPECS OF THE CAR AS WELL AS WORK BEING DONE TO THE CAR.


UPDATE!!!!!!

LIKE I SAID WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT MY EF9, IT HAD NO MOTOR AND NO FRONT END AND A CUT UP CORE SUPPORT, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO JPR MOTORSPORTS FOR A COMPLETE SWAP AND A COMPLETE JDM FRONT END.
WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT HAD FRAME DAMAGE IN THE FRONT AND THE BACK.
THE FRAME HAS NOW BEEN PULLED 100 %
REAR QUARTER PANELS HAVE BEEN REPLACED
REAR END HAS BEEN REPLACED
BOUGHT A RHD CLIP TO COMPLETE ANY MISSING AND DAMAGED PARTS I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH.

SPECS:

1990 HONDA CIVIC SIR EF9
REGISTERED WITH A 7 DIGIT CHP VIN NUMBER SINCE ORIGINAL 10 DIGIT VIN NUMBER WAS STOLEN
CHASSIS HAS ABOUT 222,XXX KM

EXTERIOR:
JDM EF9 BRONZE GLASS ALL THE WAY AROUND INCLUDING WIND SHIELD!!!
JDM FRONT END WITH JDM EF9 POWDER COATED ROUND FOGS!!! I WILL BE USING EF2 RUBBER SURROUND( A BIT SMALLER THAN THE EF9 RUBBER SURROUND)
BRAND NEW JDM EF9 FRONT LIP BRAND NEW IN BOX
BRAND NEW IN BOX JDM EF9 FRONT BUMPER LIGHTS
BRAND NEW JDM EF9 STANLEY CORNER LIGHT
UKDM STANLEY EE9 GLASS HEAD LIGHTS( EXPENSIVE)
JDM EF9 HONDA ACCESS BUMPER POLE WITH SWITCH
EF9 POWER FOLDING HEATED MIRRORS WITH CORRECT SWITCHES
JDM EF9 SIDE SKIRTS
JDM EF9 MUD GUARDS
JDM EF9 REAR BUMPER
EF9 JDM REAR BUMPER SUPPORT POWDER COATED!!
JDM EF9 REAR FILLER
BRAND NEW JDM EF9 REAR LIP
BRAND NEW IN BOX, JDM EF9 HONDA ACCESS MID WING
JDM EF9 LED WING
MINT JDM EF9 TAIL LIGHTS
BRAND NEW JDM EF9 HONDA ACCESS INDIGLO GARNISH
JDM EF9 HONDA ACCESS SUN ROOF VISOR WITH WIND DEFLECTOR, BRAND NEW IN BOX
JDM EF9 HONDA ACCESS WINDOW VISORS, BRAND NEW IN BOX
REAL JDM ZC KEYLESS DOOR HANDLES
JDM EF9 BRAND NEW IN BOX THIN SIDE MOLDINGS
CAR WILL BE PAINTED A SILVER GREYSTONE METALLIC

I AM SURE I AM FORGETTING SOME EXTERIOR MODS

INTERIOR:
ORIGINAL RHD EF9
EF9 GUAGE CLUSTER
BOUGHT ANOTHER JDM RHD CLIP TO INSTALL AUTO AIR CON
JDM EF9 HONDA ACCESS RUBBER DASH MAT
JDM EF9 EF8 HONDA ACCESS SUPER RARE DASH PODS, THERMOMETER, ALTIMETER, AND COMPASS
JDM EF9 DOUBLE DIN CENTER CONSOLE
EF9 BRAND NEW DOUBLE DIN SWITCH PLATE
EF9 HEATED MIRROR SWITCH
EF9 BUMPER POLE SWITCH
EF9 CLOSING SWITCH( SUPER RARE)
EF9 AIR REFINER SWITCH
EF9 FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
GOT RID OF THE JDM EF9 SEATS AND WILL BE USING UKDM EE9 INTERIOR
3 DIFFERENT SETS OF HONDA ACCESS FLOOR MATS
EF9 ORIGINAL POWER WINDOWS
JDM EF9 CENTER ARM REST
JDM EF9 HONDA ACCESS MOMO STEERING WHEEL
EF9 EF8 GATHERS DOUBLE DIN TAPE AND CD PLAYER
EF9 GATHERS REAR SIDE SPEAKERS
EF9 GATHERS PILLAR SPEAKERS
EF9 GATHERS REAR CARGO COVER
EF9 GATHERS REAR CARGO COVER LIGHT UP SPEAKERS
EF9 HONDA ACCESS CARGO COVER AIR REFINER
EF9 HONDA ACCESS PILLAR FLASH LIGHT
EF9 HONDA ACCESS MAP LIGHT
JDM EF9 ORANGE SPARE TIRE!! LOL


I AM SURE THERE IS MORE, JUST WRITING FROM THE TOP OF MY HEAD.


ENGINE BAY:

J SPEC EF9 B16A MOTOR
J SPEC B16A NON LSD TRANNY
BRAND NEW ITR VALVE COVER
USDM DEL SOL B16A3 P30 INTAKE MANIFOLD
USDM DEL SOL P30 ECU
BRAND NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
EF9 STOCK AIR BOX WITH HKS AIR FILTER
WILL BE KEEPING POWER STEERING
WILL BE KEEPING AIR CONDITIONING

IM SURE THERE IS MORE!! LOL

SUSPENSION:
FULL SKUNK 2 SUSPENSION
BRAND NEW ENERGY SUSPENSION BUSHINGS
INGALLS ADJUSTABLE FRONT AND REAR CAMBER KIT

SHOES:
LIKE NEW MINT FULLY REFURBISHED MUGEN MR5'S
POLISHED LIP
POLISHED BARREL( LOOKS SUPER CLEAN)
MUGEN MR5 CENTER CAPS
MUGEN MR5 16 LUG CAPS
MUGEN MR5 LUG NUT KEY
BRAND NEW FALKEN 512'S
FULLY REFURBISHED BY VINCENT. I CAN VOUCH FOR HIM REALLY GOOD WORK.
MIGHT BE SELLING SINCE I WANT TO GO INTO A DIFFERENT DIRECTION

I will update frequently so keep an eye out

These are just a couple of the pictures I have, I still want you guys to see how this car started off

I am having both left and right quarter panels replaced as well as the complete rear end from a previous accident this car was in. I will post up pictures as soon as i get them up. Thanks everyone and enjoy!!!


Update!!! Pics!!!


I got a hold of a previous owner and he supplied me with these pictures of my car! Thanks Brian!!





























Pics when i first got her!

























This is the start of my rebuild a year ago!



















http://i146.photobucket.com/al...4.jpg


I still need to upload more pics!

Engine and Engine Bay work















More updates to come!!!

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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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looks like a nice build in the making but CAPS LOCK will give you hemroids...!!!
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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hahahahahaha!!!
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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nice find
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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Default Re: MY REAL RHD EF9 FROM JAPAN!!! REBUILD FROM THE GROUND UP!!!!

Originally Posted by shorsh
nice find
lol!! not every one has agreed with me with the money and work i have spent on that car!!!!
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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nice looks fun
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GetEfdupEH
nice looks fun
the fun part will be when i hear her run for the first time in a year!! lol coming soon!!!
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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good luck.
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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good luck.


thanks man!!!! really looking forward to driving her again!!!!
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Looks like its gonna be a fun and long build my friend. I am a sucker for a classic Honda chassis. Being RHD makes it even better.
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by benjamin626
Looks like its gonna be a fun and long build my friend. I am a sucker for a classic Honda chassis. Being RHD makes it even better.

itll be done soon, i am working on the thread right now so keep an eye out. lol
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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youve got my eye on this thread.. post picz asap!
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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youve got my eye on this thread.. post picz asap!
more pics posted. will post more soon. thanks every one!!
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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didnt you call me a few times about my ef9 i was selling? lol still for sale btw
man you have quite the project on your hands good luck.
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Default Re: MY REAL RHD EF9 FROM JAPAN!!! REBUILD FROM THE GROUND UP!!!!

Originally Posted by TheCheeseWedge
didnt you call me a few times about my ef9 i was selling? lol still for sale btw
man you have quite the project on your hands good luck.
yeah i did, i wanted to pick it up cuz i had enought parts for both ef9 s but decided to go a different direction and fix up my ek hatch, lol!!!!!! thanks man!!!!!
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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good stuff homie but it be nicer if u can actually see the pix instead of just clicking on it do you know how to post pix on here ? or u just felt like doing it that way ?
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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when u go on your Photobucket copy paste IMG Code

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IMG Code <-- this is the one u have to copy paste into ur thread
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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good stuff homie but it be nicer if u can actually see the pix
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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The pic you listed as Japanese registration is gas receipt.


This a parking registration certification for 1998.
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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Default Re: MY REAL RHD EF9 FROM JAPAN!!! REBUILD FROM THE GROUND UP!!!!

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The pic you listed as Japanese registration is gas receipt.


This a parking registration certification for 1998.
hahahahaha!!! thats cool that its a gas receipt for the ef9, they are just old pics from the previous owner, just thought i would share with you guys. thanks for the heads up
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rhd-jon
good stuff homie but it be nicer if u can actually see the pix instead of just clicking on it do you know how to post pix on here ? or u just felt like doing it that way ?

yeah bro i know how to do it, i just didnt want to overcrowd this page with pictures and make the page load slower. i will have to fix it, thanks for the heads up
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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looks like fin
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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looks like fin

yeah tons now that its actually looking like a car!!!!!
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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looking good. what are you gonna do about the molding? i know you said you have thin side molding but the rear 1/4 are shaved. are you gonna fix it and put the molding back on or leave it as is? any pics of the gathers pillar mount speakers and gauge pods?
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keep us posted bro..looking good...
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