hello H-T members wanted to do a build thread for this car and keep up with it.
first off names matt and ive been around hondas for 10 years now since i started driving at 16.
so the build is a black 97 civic hatchback bone stock. the most basic one you can get.
ive never owned one before and im really looking forward to this build.

So to start the two lovely cars i sold to do this build
94 civic hatchback si
91 civic hatchback dx



after selling both of them i started hunting for the perfect hatchback. and this is what i found for 1,000$ no rust 2 owners and 100% stock










the only car i kept after selling the other two cars my favorite 01 type R.
the plan is to build a nice track/backroads car. collecting parts to have it painted on december 28th i will be dropping her off at the body shop.
going with the EK9 CTR black.

 

last week had some stuff show up from Hmotors

 

nothing to crazy ctr head liner front&rear ctr sway bars and sun visers.

dropped the bars off at powercoating monday had some rust on them should be done this friday november 4th.

i like the vinyl over the cloth plus the dark gray just looks so much better.


the new headliner was a little dirty but just looks so much better then the original

 

picked these up also new bearings and bushings have already been pressed in and painted. only picture i have

 

Curious - why did you unload the '94 Si for a basic '97?

Your Si looked tight!

 

meh, the si was nice, but you almost never see a 91 that clean any more. in for progress.

 

God dammit...images aren't loading for me on chrome.

 

well the si i decided to let it go to start somthing new. i had my fun with the car but time to move on.


sway bars came back from powdercoating turned out great.



picked these up over the weekend pulled the one on right apart and cleaned them turned out good.
heres the worst one very nasty


oe lights


aftermarket lights

 

That ek is a total steal! For 1k? That's crazy the dx still goes for 2500+ over here and dealers want 3300+.

Curious though why you said you got rid of the si and ed for the ek.... Those two cars only gave you 1k of value?

Looks like you're going the right way on this build good luck!

 

Yo i have the same hatch, so what ive done so far is i put in a S40 trans with stage 2 clutch and y8 intake mani which i suggest if u wanna stay y7 also keep stock components of air intake if you wanna convert it back. Also i really suggest getting a tachometer soon it helps when if you swap to tighter gears.

 

White eg1 I sold both to start a new project. I never owned this body style so I decided to start the build. And with selling both of those cars I have 9k for this build. So a pretty good starting point.

Amd Ypu Ishiya I have upgraded the cluster since I've bought it. And I plan on going with a gsr swap.

 

been busy with life and collecting parts but did this two weeks ago.


buddy club 15x8 wheel and tires toyo proxxies r1r 225-45-15

and the parts wall


getting ready for the tear down.


all the new parts for the front
front ctr sway bar F&F type 1 coils and everything else is skunk2


heres everything for the rear ctr rear sway bar ASR sub frame brace rest is skunk2 and rear disk brake convertion.



took it to work for an alignment and to install my ebrake cables,driverside side skirt



now i have to install my doors and new fenbers and will need to have them rolled a little. and have decided to do a vinyl wrap.
but thats all for now

 

been busy with the car didnt take a lot of pictures along the way.
had the front and rear fenders rolled wraped one fender took two tries. still have to wrap the doors and install door handles and mirriors,moldings.
also picked up a full b16A2 swap also intalled my doors








and the one fender that was wrapped.

 

Good taste for the rims. :D