This is a minor build thread. Mostly I just cleaned the car up A LOT. I got it 8/13/11 for $1,000. It ran, and drove. Everything works. I did a huge tune up on it.
Replaced all the gaskets/seals. It's my daily driver. I'm saving up for an 02-03 S2k, and a 78-79 Cutlass. This car will be my work horse. I want to keep it clean/OEM style and reliable. It runs/drives really good. Here are some before and after pics.

The day I got it, I gave it a quick wash. Was missing the H emblem.


The engine was very dirty, had all aftermarket **** ignition tune up parts


All OEM except for the Intake from Autozone. Much better MPG, and throttle response. I also added a remote start and alarm. New OEM Battery, timing belt service, belts, and fluids.


Car had stock hubcaps, this is after I polished it out


Got some OEM 14's for the time being


Found these on CL for $100


Stripped em down, painted them NH91M and painted lugs black crome



Doing the valve lash adjustment


VTEC solenoid gasket


Philips xtreme vision bulbs


My g/f got me some black housing headlights for my birthday


The oil drain plug was stripped, got a used oil pan, painted it black really quick and got a new OEM drain plug


Front brakes were shot, I also had to replace the pass side caliper.


New rotors/pads, painted calipers


Re-painted the moldings and wiper arms as they faded


Took out the tape player and put this pocket in it's place


Bath


How it sits as of right now.


Gotta get some 99 tails, and 99rear bumper. This one is marked up pretty good.


Thats it for now. I'll be updating (slowly) as I have a lot on my plate right now.

Future plans include:
-Tires for those GSR rims
-Suspension (springs/shocks) sway bars, OEM control arms, trailing arm bushings, tie bars
-OEM fogs
-New front and rear bumper
-New radio with XM, and Ipod adaptor
-Maybe a rear spoiler, not sure on that.

 

Wow man looks great!

 

Thank you, it's going to take a while, but this is such a good car I want to preserve it and make it really nice even though it will never be a race or show car. Just looking to have a really nice daily with this.

 

car looks good bro
good luck

 

Looks really nice. Keep up the good work!

 

Here is a list of everything I did to it so far.

-OEM front pads and rotors
-OEM brake pedal cover
-OEM front calipers
-OEM 100 month battery
-OEM fuel filter
-OEM PCV valve
-OEM valve cover gasket set (including new bolts/washers/spark plug grommets
-OEM Spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor
-OEM timing belt/water pump and accessory belts
-OEM front left upper and lower motor mounts
-OEM oil pan and oil pan gasket
-OEM distributor seal
-OEM VTEC solenoid gasket
-OEM heater hose
-OEM fuel cap, oil cap, radiator cap
-OEM wiper blades and inserts
-OEM transmission fluid changed 5x within 500 miles with new ATF DW-1
-OEM oil filter used every oil change with Penzoil Platinum 5w30 motor oil.
-OEM Honda coolant change, OEM brake fluid, and OEM power steering fluid.
-Valve lash adjustment

Recent parts from previous owner
-General Altimax HP 185/65/14 tires
-New windshield
-New tie rods, and 4 wheel alignment
-Radiator and hoses changed
-Exhaust from cat-back.

 

clean EJ8 brooo

 

she cleaned up nice! Cant wait for future installements.

 

Spend all day doing swirl removal, and installed a cheap exhaust tip because it was bothering me.

 

Nice and simple. I like! And damn for 1k that thing is gorgeous. Will look nice with the sunflowers on her, i always liked those.

 

bravo sir!

i LOOOOOVEE immaculately maintained paint, whenever i bought my old protege5 it had been resprayed a nice milano redish color but i figured it was meh because no one took care of it, well after about 100 bucks in detailling products and 10-12 hours of detailing work it looked like it just rolled out of the paint booth and from then on i've vowed to take immaculate care of all my cars paint jobs because it was SOO validating all the response i got from a very simple modded car but people couldn't put their finger on why it was just so appealing...

 

I know exactly what you mean. I take pride in my cars no matter how old, or what kind, or the condition. I try to take care as best I can. Using OEM parts, or high quality parts.

As time goes on this car shall improve nicely. Nothing tacky going on here at all ever. In a bit I may order a OEM 98 CTR front bumper/lip/grill combo. Its' only $599, then I'll get it sprayed.

 

Super clean! I love all the proper maintenance to your car!!! Kinda makes me want to keep mine to keep restoring it, but its just to new for me haha. Great looking car, it makes me super jealous I do not have your bumpers!!

 

Nothing exciting

 

Those gsr snow flakes and slammed would look sick

 

I'm not going to slam it, but want 1.5 all around drop. Picked up a Club "twin hooks" for $15 on clearance. Nothing great but added security. Once the snow flakes go on, I'll prob get that wheel lock(boot)

 

Just installed the tires/rims. General G-Max AS03 195/55/15. Now I see that I def have to lower it ASAP. It's next on the list.

 

where did you get the club?

 

Clearance section at Wallmart.

 

looks like a good start keep up the work!

 

Last year I replaced the pass side brake caliper, recently noticed the driver side is hanging up a bit. Picked a new one up and painted it to match the rest. Gonna install it when the g/f comes over so she can pump the pedal to bleed the brakes when I'm done.

 

Nice and simple, the way it should be! I always thought the Coupe looked much better without a spoiler, but sometimes it works.

 

My thoughts exactly. I'll only get a rear spoiler if I end up putting on the front/rear lips and sides. Main focus right now is to get it lowered. I have to order new rear control arms and bolts, as well as trailing arm bushings. Complete rear drum brakes are next.

 

Would love to see more pics when it's lowered, keep us updated please!

 

This pic doesn't really belong here, but this was my 94 GSR back in the day. Hoping to eventually get this Civic to look and perform as this car did.