This all start back in 2000 with my first 96 Civic Hatch

A year after I bought the car....and through out the 2.5 years I owned that hatch before it's totalled in a stupid accident






before the accident



after the accident



after a few years in the fall of 2008 I came across another 96 Civic Hatch for a good price, so I decided to do a complete build with a K20a Swap.
Here's what it looks like when I first got the car.





see how it's red inside and white outside, I guess the previous own like the two tone

 

looks like a nice base to start off with

 

after driving the car for the winter I started to strip down the interior

 

then i got some dry ice, and start removing the sound deadener








then clean out the remain bits

 

I thought it looks bored with two tone, so I add some black






then I put the carpet and driver seat back in so I can drive around for a bit




I upgrade the front and rear disc brakes convertion + some APEXi N1 Coilover(which were sold few days ago^^)


before brake upgrade


after the upgrade

 

i finally save enough money for the K20a (06 JDM DC5 w/ 17000km) money was kinda tight, so stay with EKK1 Hasport Mount where I don't have to do the subframe swap.



add a bit of black to the bay to match the interior of the car



the NEW HEART!!





IT's ALIVE....:burn:

 

Fall 2009 I decided to do a bit more upgrade, and got sick of the 3 colour tone. Strip the whole car down once again and get it right the the one last time.




also did a 5 lugs convertion w/ CTR proportional valve, and 2inch brake master, since those old brakes can't stop good enough.

 

here are some of the parts I collected while the car was away

cosmetic parts:
JDM EK4 Front lip



JDM fog light



JDM Overhead storage



CTR climate control trim



JDM Vend Pocket



my suspension set up:
PIC Select Coilovers





Skunk 2 Front Upper camber kit (don't mind the writing over it, cos' it's a b-day present)



ASR 24mm Swaybar kit w/ Reinforcement kit



after waiting for 5 weeks while the car is still in the Bodyshop

 

after the car got home





I started to do some wires and brake line tucks

 

Made a few trips to Langney U-blast, where I clean up some of my EG Subframe, control arms

First try using the Sandblasting myself....before and after

 

then I decided to blast everything



also blasted my Volk Racing Gramlight 57c

 

finished cleaning up the wheel wells, will apply undercoat tomorrow.






I also picked up all the suspension parts I sent for powder coated, I love how it turns out.










will press racing bushing back in this weekend

 

I was a bit busy with work, didn't get a chance to post some progress I made last week.

This is the engine bay after I grind off those studs on the fire wall



I decided to shave the engine bay again, and repaint it.



I also manage to apply under coat to the wheel wells

 

Completed the brake line tucks, mounted the Odyssey Slim Battery, reinstalled the heat core, Dash, and carpet.

 

More pics of the parts awaiting to be install.

My Hondata K-Pro ECU, the old metal cover was dented so I made myself a plexiglass and the Hondata sticker. Look so much better




Front Bumper, with Passwordjdm Fog light, JDM CTR Grill with RS Bage, JDM SiR Front lip all mounted




JDM DC5 Recaro (Brand new Condition, except that small weird indentation)








HASport EKK2 Engine Mount




Hawk HP + Pads



Slim Radiator Fan



T1R Rear Camber Kit



HyTech 4-2-1 Header (I wet sand it, so much cleaner)
Before




After

 

I managed to test fit the headlight, and front bumper, will need to do some adjustment after I install the fender

 

All my Suspension Parts press back together with all new bushings and bearings

 

31 May 2010
It was raining outside, so I got my Canopy out so I won't get too wet






installed the EG Subframe



Front Skunk 2 Camber kit




SRR rear lower control Arm, T1R Rear Camber Kit, Blox Solid Swaybar Endlink, PIC Select Coilover, and Spoon Rear Tower bar

 

I have 3 sets of rims
#1 USDM 15" ITR Gunmetal rims

#2 JDM 16" ITR White rims

#3 Sandblasted 16" Gramlight 57C

I just can't make up my mind on the colour for the Gramlight

but I think I might sell all 3 set and get a set of 16" Regamaster EVO, or 16" Mugen MF10

 

15 Jun 2010
Since I have a bit of time I will post some update
installed the rear trailing arms and test fit my rims








test fitted the Blox radiator stay





and my new TOY thanks to topekoms

 

01 Jul 2010
New Rear Brake Caliper






Did Valve Adjustment


Replaced Stock Tensioner with Skunk 2 Tensioner



Replaced Stock Lever Springs with Alex Reinforced Change Lever Springs




Chasebay Engine Harness








10 July 2010
Finally Starting to put the engine back into the car









Spoon Caliper Installed with 3mm Spacer




how the car looks at the end of the day








New Valve Cover plus Mugen Oil Cap

 

Photo my friend took with his big *** camera

 

Got my 16" Gramlight 57C back from powdercoat, they are up for sale btw





since I brought this

 

got some new tires for my MF10


17 Jul 2011
First day I get drove my Civic since Jun 2009 (2 years and a month)

 

made it in time for the DTP in 2011