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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Default My first build thread.

I traded my 98 CGP GS integra for this car.

Cars Details:

1997 Honda civic EX coupe
Vouge Silver Metallic
5 speed
135k

maintanence:

changed manual transmission fluid
changed coolant
changed oil and filter
changed pads and rotors
recharged air conditioning
brand new windshield
brand new radiator cap

motor:

jdm b18c from hmotorsonline.com
hasport engine mount kit
wire tuck
98+ jdm type R header
blackworks test pipe
cold air intake
magnaflow exhaust cut tip
ngk v power spark plugs
type R cams
usdm type R valve cover
chipped ecu
brand new axles

suspension:

ground control coilovers
koni shocks
blackworks lca
integra rear disk conversion
slotted rotors in rear

interior:

integra gsr seats
momo champion steering wheel
momo hub
civic SI cluster
skunk2 short shifter
skunk2 shift ****
ctr shift boot

exterior:

SIR front lip
replica spoon mirrors
jdm antenna block

wheels and tires:

17x7 +42 forged volk daytona speed
205/40 falken ze502

Timeline:

March 2010







Summer 2010





December 2010




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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Default Re: My first build thread.

not a fan of the wheels but i love the SIR lip on the front. what steering wheel did you have there on the first wk u got it pics
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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Default Re: My first build thread.

I happen to love the Volks...maybe some wheel spacers to flush them up.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Default Re: My first build thread.

Originally Posted by boxeocampeon
not a fan of the wheels but i love the SIR lip on the front. what steering wheel did you have there on the first wk u got it pics
I liked it to but was almost bent in half lol. s2000 ap2 steering wheel.

Originally Posted by Smokinsax
I happen to love the Volks...maybe some wheel spacers to flush them up.
Thank you, but I cant with the lugs i am using, funky old school design they are from 91. Only ones I found that work Gorilla ET.

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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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headlights look a little hazy from the pics.

are you planning to get new ones?
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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Yeah, ctr headlights. Also carbon hood, fog lights in smoke, oem window visors, ws2 exhaust, new rear bumper and paint matching everything other then a set of jdm thin side moldings and all carbon parts. All piece by piece though.
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 06:47 AM
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Car looked the best when you first got it, none the less, still a sweet ride
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 01:28 AM
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Default Re: My first build thread.

Originally Posted by CDecker0218
Car looked the best when you first got it, none the less, still a sweet ride
Really? I couldn't stand the black wheels, purple lug nuts and ugly *** mirrors. LOL.

Today i got gc springs 350lb for the front of my car, hoping it would lift it some but didn't. Oh yeah, also got a skunk2 shift **** and short shifter.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Should be ordering the momo wheel soon. Anyone got a hub for sale?
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Default Re: My first build thread.

ttt
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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looking good so far.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Nice ride.
Time to get the dry-ice out.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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cool
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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Very nice ride . What lug nuts are you using on those Volk GR-C's?
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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gorilla et
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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ok, continuing the build.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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nice, no slammed status no more??
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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Nope.. Had to put on oem shocks on the front till i get my adapters for koni/gc...
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 04:05 AM
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nice
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Clean car
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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detailing it right now...
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 06:37 AM
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Default Re: My first build thread.

opening again. still gotta add more pics.
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