**Lets try this again.. stolen Ek budget re-Build.**
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my civic hatchback
Well here goes i guess, a build thread. It will probably be a little slow, but i hope to have my car done before IA. My brother is very into photography so it helps that i always have someone taking pics for me 
I started out with a bone stock 1996 civic dx hatchback. I saved up for the car after buying my first car when i was 16. I only had 1500 dollars when i spotted the add for a 1996 civic for 2500 with no pictures. which usually turns me off of an add. but i decided to inquire more about the car. I emailed the guy, his name was rob and he actually lived right were i was about to move. I then told my mom and step dad about my situation. my mom was reluctant, but my step dad borrowed me the extra grand to buy the car. the next morning i went with my friend and picked the car up.
the first day i brought her home, a virgin with 124,000 miles and a bit of rust.
I drove the car for about a month in a half until i found neuspeed lowering springs. i bought them for cheap and put them on. it only dropped the car a bit, the ride was good so i decided that me and a few buddies were going to cut the springs.
I then found a set of cheep gsr blades, because i couldn't afford much with being in high school and working a part time job, it was hard to save money for expensive parts.
Here is it with cut lowering springs and gsr blades
Then i started saving for some real parts. i saved up for Function and form coilovers. I also ordered some blox lca's and a lip. My friend me and my brother put on the suspension. well actually it was just my brother and friend since i didn't do anything because of a broken elbow. here are some pics
i felt i had to help so i assisted with the lighting..
cheap tools
this is pretty much how my car stayed for a while only doing a few other small updates. some including a carbon fiber duckbill and c pillar bar etc.
now looking like this i was pretty happy
more photoshoots came..
eventually it was time for import alliance! me, my brother, my buddy and cousin all rolled down there from wisconsin. it was a long drive but well worth it in the end we all had a fun time
I started out with a bone stock 1996 civic dx hatchback. I saved up for the car after buying my first car when i was 16. I only had 1500 dollars when i spotted the add for a 1996 civic for 2500 with no pictures. which usually turns me off of an add. but i decided to inquire more about the car. I emailed the guy, his name was rob and he actually lived right were i was about to move. I then told my mom and step dad about my situation. my mom was reluctant, but my step dad borrowed me the extra grand to buy the car. the next morning i went with my friend and picked the car up.
the first day i brought her home, a virgin with 124,000 miles and a bit of rust.
I drove the car for about a month in a half until i found neuspeed lowering springs. i bought them for cheap and put them on. it only dropped the car a bit, the ride was good so i decided that me and a few buddies were going to cut the springs.
I then found a set of cheep gsr blades, because i couldn't afford much with being in high school and working a part time job, it was hard to save money for expensive parts.
Here is it with cut lowering springs and gsr blades
Then i started saving for some real parts. i saved up for Function and form coilovers. I also ordered some blox lca's and a lip. My friend me and my brother put on the suspension. well actually it was just my brother and friend since i didn't do anything because of a broken elbow. here are some pics
i felt i had to help so i assisted with the lighting..
cheap tools
this is pretty much how my car stayed for a while only doing a few other small updates. some including a carbon fiber duckbill and c pillar bar etc.
now looking like this i was pretty happy
more photoshoots came..
eventually it was time for import alliance! me, my brother, my buddy and cousin all rolled down there from wisconsin. it was a long drive but well worth it in the end we all had a fun time
Last edited by skylinerb26dett; Feb 13, 2015 at 06:53 AM.
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Re: **Lets try this again.. stolen Ek budget re-Build.**
sorry to hear that brah. The thought of my car getting stolen is a nightmare that haunts me every day, especially living where I live in NY 
. I hate thieves with a PASSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they need to die a painful death.
I wish you the best with your build brah, you have a lot of work ahead of you.
. I hate thieves with a PASSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they need to die a painful death.I wish you the best with your build brah, you have a lot of work ahead of you.
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Re: **Lets try this again.. stolen Ek budget re-Build.**
so its been a long time since i have updated this. but i really havent had the extra money to buy much because me and my brother went to Import alliance! We had a blast there and I was so happy I could drive my car there again!
Me and my brother.
Me and my brother.
. other than that, congrats on the rebuild.
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