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Pg 1 Update 10/23/10 - Abs/dash Removed & New Supplies
Pg 1 Update 10/27/10 - Gutted Dash, Removed Heater Core/Fan, Started Interior Wiring
Pg 1 Update 10/28/10 - Skunk2 @ the door!
Pg 1 Update 10/29/10 - Interior Wiring 90% complete & Skunk2 76mm Exhaust!
Pg 1 Update 11/04/10 - Corbeau Seats & Skunk2 Suspension + Interior wiring complete & Engine Wiring started
Pg 1 Update 11/06/10 - Welding & Frankenstein Stitch
Pg 1 Update 11/08/10 - Frankenstein's the name! Stitch welds complete & Prep'n 4 paint
Pg 1 Update 11/11/10 - Skunk2/ TB Bore/ Karcepts/ Prep & Primer
Pg 1 Update 11/13/10 - Rear Tie Bar/ Smooth Finish
Pg 1 Update 11/18/10 - Innovative Mounts/Chrome/Wiring/Painted/kevlar?
Pg 1 Update 11/23/10 - Putting it back together/ Chrome/ Skunk2 installed/ ILDS
Pg 2 Update 11/25/10 - Interior/Underbody/Hybrid Racing
Pg 2 Update 11/29/10 - Brake Lines/ Bleeding/ Engine dropped/ Front Suspension
Pg 2 Update 12/03/10 - VIDEO - Start up walk around!
Pg 2 Update 12/08/10 - Skunk2/Trip Up North
Pg 2 Update 03/27/11 - Vinyls, Stance, and Wheels

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Hello there, I just started posting on this site. I wanted to share what I've been working on for the past 3 years. I always want to change things up and be different. nothing wrong with that right? lol anyways here is my car and the stuff I've been doing.

P.S. I hate Honda-tech's 15 day wait for new users. but ehh I understand why they would do it. lol



A link to my Build!

i also hate that i cant post a link on h-t
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http://www.8 t h civic . c0em/forums...t-serious.html

The Car:







Mods: (Subject to change with new build)

*Original K20Z3
*Hondata K-pro
*Throttle Wire Conversion (DBW & MAF delete)
*OBX ITB’s
*OBX Fuel Rail
*630cc Fuel Injectors
*Skunk2 70mm Exhaust
*SSR Race Header
*Blox Vacuum Manifold
*Custom Water Port Line
*Skunk2 Oil/Tranny Magnetic plug
*SKunk2 Oil Cap
*JDM Dip stick
*Gloss Black Valve Cover
*Relocated Battery W/ Custom Mount
*Custom Motor Mount Inserts
*Custom Minor Wire Tuck
*Tuned By 2nrs

*Tranny*

*Hybrid Racing Bushings
*Skunk2 Short Shifter
*Amsoil MTF

*Suspension*

*Buddyclub N+ coilover
*Skunk2 Rear Camber Kit (Gold)
*Energy Suspension Custom LCA Bushings
*Megan Racing Lower Rear Tie-Bar
*Megan Racing Front Tie-Bar
*Megan Racing H-Brace
*Tcsportline Front Strut Bar(Gold)
*Progress Rear Sway Bar
*Custom Trunk Brace (Red)
*Custom Rear Strut Bar (Red)

*Brakes*

*Stoptech Slotted Front & Custom Rear Rotors
*Stoptech SS Brake Lines
*Hawk HPS Front & Rear Pads
*ATE DOT4 Racing Brake Fluid

*Wheels*

*(Daily) Stockies Painted Gold W/Red H
*(AutoX) 17×8 5Zigen Fno1R-C (Bronze)
*225/45/17 Falken Azenis (Front Spacers)
*(Drag) 15×8 Rota Slip Stream (Black)
*245/60/15 BFG’s Drag Radials
*Skunk2 Forged Lug Nuts
*ARP Extended Wheel studs

*Exterior*

*09/10 Front End
*Vis CF RR Hood
*VIS CF Trunk
*Full HFP Kit
*Custom Black JDM Badges F/R
*8K HID Low Beams
*Jdm Yellow High Beams
*LED License Bulbs
*White Turn Signal
*5% Window Tint
*Full Custom Aluminum Underbody Diffusers
*Custom Underbody 3rd Brake Light
*Custom Hood Spacers
*Custom 3mm Fender Spacers

*Interior*

*Corbeau Blk Suede Seats
*Corbeau 5-Point Harness
*Corbeau 4-Point Harness
*NRG 2.5 Quick Release and Adapter Hub
*NRG Harness Bar
*Nardi 330mm Blk Suede Steering Wheel
*Full Blk Suede Headliner, Door Inserts, Custom Rear Inserts, and arm rest
*Full Custom Black Interior
*Custom Black Carpet
*Custom Plexiglass K-pro Cover
*LED White Dome Lights
*Skunk2 Weighted Shift ****
*Custom Low Shifter
*Wink 5 Panel RV Mirror
*Passport 8500

*I.C.E.*

*Full Custom Trunk Enclosure (Blk Suede)
*Alpine Type R 12” Sub
*Alpine Mono M500 Amp
*Super Nintendo Entertainment System
*JVC D-Din Head Unit
*Viper Alarm 791XV

*Sponsors*

Skunk2 Racing
VIS Racing
Corbeau






My goals:

More Powa!
More Uniqueness!
More Car show trophies!
Next years ROTM
HondaTuning??? jk...lol
Pick up a couple more haters! Love yall!
And pull more girls. lulz jk

I really havent had time to post this up, but since work has been really slow and I recently picked up some type of stomach virus, I had some time today!

Its been 3 weeks and I barely have any time to work on it. In a few weeks Im going to take some time off to focus on finishing it.

Lets Start Off with Everyone That has Helped!

***Thanks to***

Tony S. @ Skunk2
Andrew M. @ Corbeau
Yvonne @ Innovative motormounts
Andy @ VIS Racing

My closest Boy Ricky For the Support, Charity @ Toyspeed Racing For always giving me Strong Advice! My Tuner Tony L. (2nrs) Great Guy! and my Best Friend Susan For putting up with me and cars. lol



The Progress: (Sorry For crappy pics)

10.20.2010 Update *last 3 weeks work*

Front Bumper off/ exterior walk around










removed front wheels and suspension



loosened engine/tranny(mounts off) and drained fluids





Engine will be out soon/ starting to unclip sensors




Fenders, headlights, and hood removed






The Heart is Out! and more suregery mapping!








Removed Sub enclosure, and rear bracing Trunk as of now:



cool interior pics lol





Ripped interior out/ working on the dash



*Ill post pics of my progress after this next time I get a chance. Ive done quite abit more than just this*



Thanks for looking.

 

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10/23/10 - Quick update...not everything. but just a quick update.



This baby came in! :]


Removed the ABS:


Finally Removed the Whole Dash! PITA!!!


All the ABS delete stuff:


And some special supplies


Stay Tuned! I'm off tomorrow!


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Update 10/27/10 : Last 3 days Gutted Dash, Removed Heater core/fan, Started Interior Wiring


Gutted dash - nice a clean





6 hours of wiring -PITA

Thanks to my Boy Jose for Tucking my Alarm!


Trash from rewiring the alarm


Alot of room! Finished removing the Heater core and Fan


More Trash


Half way there!


And more trash...



and all the change i found :D



Interior Wiring Almost done!

to be continued...

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Update 10/28/10 : Skunk2 @ the Door!!!



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Update 10/29/10 : Skunk2 76mm Exhaust!

Thanks to Tony @ Skunk2, I am proud to introduce This aggresive exhaust Great for Turbo Applications, as well as extreme All motor builds.

I sold my 70mm and replaced it with the 76mm! It Looks amazing! I can't wait to hear it!

Great Stainless Piping



Beautiful Tig welds (Maching of course)



The aggresive Skunk2 Exhaust Tip!



My little friend! (I choose to add this to all my exhausts I ever owned)










As for the Car, Almost done with the interior wiring. 90% complete. also rear suspension and wheels are off.



Skunk2! =P

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11/04/10 - Update! I know its been 4 days. I've literally been super busy getting the car together all 4 days.

- I polished alot of stuff on monday.
- Finished The Interior Wiring completely on Tuesday
- Gutted the whole Interior (shifter/ebrake/wire harness) Ready to start Preparing for paint
- Started the engine bay wiring (deleted all ABS wiring)
- relocating the fuse box and ecu where the Heater Core went (I AM HERE)

Now I want To Thank Andrew M @ Corbeau Racing

For the two Pro FX1 Racing bucket Seats in Black Suede, The Drivers 5-point and Passengers 4-point Racing Harnesses, and the seat bracket/slider!



I love them, they are very comfortable, and super light!



I removed my homemade boo boo non sliding bracket. =/ lol



Bracket is awesome!



Look at the difference!



I installed the Seat bracket/slider on my Corbeau FX1 Pro seat.



I also want to Thank Tony Shagday @ Skunk2 Again!

I finally took a break from all the wiring to get the Skunk2 Pro-C Coilovers out the box!



These Are Amazing! I can't wait to test them out!!! Perfect Design! Deleted all the flaws my N+ had!


And I disassembled the rear camber arms since they are transforming into what i call my new look! (Surprise ;] )



New Supplies



Gutted Interior (those wires are from the abs that went to the fuse box assy. in the driver side)



almost done with this nightmare (Engine wiring)



A room? what for...lol



Stay Tuned

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Update 11/06/10 - Welding & Frankenstein Stitch

Thanks to Dr. Okka (houston240sx/club4age) Who let me use his trusty MIG Welder!



All the wiring, Shifter cables, Brake booster, and etc. removed.





Put my trusty skills to work



bye bye Torque mount bracket :dance:



Half way there...



(a little dark)






Stayed Tuned, More to come tomorrow!

 

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11/08/10 Update - Frankenstein's the name! Stitch welds complete & Prep'n 4 paint

My cars new name "Frankenstein"

See after stich welding the strut tower area I noticed a face...



and the other side not as much...lol (bigger nose and screw in head)



Here is the fender well preped up for the weld job (passenger side)



Driver side



Finished/Welded up

(Passenger)


(Driver)


The Passenger side hole I need to cover up



Fabricated the Passenger side plate to cover up the hole



Welded up



Inner welds





I did the same on the Driver side, but my cam's batteries died. =/


Wiped the Bay clean with degreaser and Painted the two hole covers...didnt want them to start getting surface rust.








See Yall tomorrow! Stay Tuned more goodies from Skunk2!!!



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11/11/10 Update - Skunk2/ TB Bore/ Karcepts/ Prep & Primer


Skunk2 Parts



Skunk2 Rear Tie Bar



Skunk2 74mm Non-DBW Throttle Body!



Huge!



Marked the TB opening on my Skunk2 Manifold



Bored it out and made it smooth.



Karcepts Bracket delete came back from the Chrome Shop! Installed!





I preped the engine bay for the Primer! got to the bare metal in most of the bay!





Primed!





More Supplies! Stay Tuned!

 

Update 11/13/10: Rear Tie Bar/ Smooth Finish

Small Update

Well I Installed the Rear Tie Bar I got from Skunk2!



Also Added filler (Putty) to smooth out rough spots.





I sprayed Primer over it after smoothing it out (no pics)
Stay Tuned.


enjoy. I've done alot since this day just really havent had time to post updates. but tomorrow for sure! enjoy. welcome to all positve and negative feedback!

 

nice this build looks like its gonna be good how did those obx itbs perform?

 

WHere did you got your paint from?

 

Thanks. OBX ITB's were good! they were functional and didnt stick, I mean to get them to work on my engine I had to do alot of customizing. But other than that I think they are great bang for the buck. I never went and got it tuned since my paticular tuner isnt local. I tried with a local shop but there was some wierd reason they thought my engine was messed up. but i went home and got it to drive. no full tune.

I got it local here in Houston,TX AJ foyt paint and supplies.

why is there something you need? let me know!


update really soon, uploading pics!

 

First off I want to thank Yvonne @ Innovative Mounts! Chrome Plated 06+ Motor Mounts in 75A Poly. Thank you very much! They look amazing, Great welds and great design! I cannot wait to install them!





I also want to thank Tony @ 2nrs of Springfield for the Kpro conversion harness he made!
I also recieved my Chrome plated case for my K'pro'd ECU. I made a plexiglass cover for it adding a 2nrs sticker on it!





Got some misc. bolts/washers/nuts plated in Chrome



Also shaved and chromed this motor mount bracket to match the Innovative mounts!



More chrome to come!!!

I organized/shortened/extended the wiring

Kpro engine harness



Interior EPS/Fuse box/Stock ECU/headlight harness



Battery harness (charge)





I Primed & Painted the fener wells flat black





I suited up to shoot the bay



Engine bay wet





Is it dry yet?



Sneak peek



Stay tuned!

 

Wow that's a lot of work you have put in so far.

Props to you!

 

PROPS ! thats a brand new car lol . deff following this

 

wow you are doing so much so fast...awesome!!

 

Yes it is. coutless hours! but its well worth it to me. I love doing this type of stuff to my car.

Thank you

Yea i know kinda dumb, but someone has to be the first at it! lol


Yup! you are local. stay tuned in the next planet zero meet!

 

Today I started with the firewall

Hooked up the brake booster, Fuel lines screwed tight, and throttle cable



I also swapped the brake master cylinder to a 1.8 civic's



I gave some items a quick semi-polish - Proportion valve, brake master slave, and fuel pump cover





I also managed to go pick up some chrome parts I was waiting for



Chrome Skunk2 Rear Camber arms



Chrome Skunk2 rear Spring top hats





Chrome Strut bar brakets



Chrome Misc Bolts/nuts



Thanks to the guys at Jotech, I fell in love with there skunk2 coated black manifold, So Im going to try the look!



Prepped then painted



Ready to cook



Cooling off



Sexy!





I also got the passenger headlight wiring done,



And im almost done with the driver side! =]



Stay tuned more to come!

 

straight dope.
cant wait for the final outcome

 

damn sick build man.

 

Sick build.

 

Very sick build.

 

Everything looks pretty nice so far, but doesn't stitch welding go ALONG the seam, not ACROSS it?

ie, doesn't look like stitches you get on a wound.

 

Awesome work man ! Crazy !

 

damn this is a serious build thread here

 

it is

makin all the other little build threads look scrawny

nice work keep it up!

 

I am sitting here stunned as a result of your attention to detail and the depth of this build.

 

Thanks me niether

Thanks.

Thanks.

=]

Thank you very much!


nope thats seam welding!

Yup.

hahaha not my intention. just trying to squeeze it inbetween jobs. lol

Wow. thank you for those kind words! touched my heart!

 

Finished the driver side fender wiring



bolted up the Skunk2 manifold and Skunk2 74mm Tb



heater hose problem fixed. lol



Passengerside mount braket mounted to engine



bolted up my Shifter linkage cables



Ran the engine harness throught the firewall hole



My fuse box and wiring under the dash



Painted my Megan H brace and my trunk brace Wrinkle black



bolted up passenger side mount



bolted up driver side...and a problem



OEM bolts are too long... had to go to Ace hardware and chrome the new ones.



Tranny mount



Took a day to get but well worth it, threw in more bolts and screws



Skunk2 Pro-c Coilovers in the rear on!



Rear Bumper and Skunk2 76mm exhaust on!



Engine Bay as of now!



And Thanks to Willyo224 for the License plate frame!
Fuel rail/injectors on



Bought a headlight...


Stay tuned for more

 

in for more...