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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 11:50 AM
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Hey whats up everyone. I just got my car back from the shop, snapped a few quick pics (not the best quality) and just wanted to share and get some opinions from all of you guys. I'll take somemore pics later and post...well, here ya go! enjoy

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After:










Here's my list of mods:
Engine:
USDM B18C1 1.8L block
JDM ITR crank & rods
JDM CTR over sized pistons
JDM B16A head
USDM B18C1 fuel injectors
JDM CTR cams
JDM ITR outer valve springs
Portflow Design inner valve springs
Skunk2 titanium retainers
AEM cam gears - red
JDM CTR valve cover
JDM CTR oil filler cap
AEM short ram intake system
DC Sports JDM 4-1 stainless steel header
B&M fuel pressure regulator
B&M fuel pressure gauge
NGK iridium spark plugs
NGK spark plug wires
USDM ITR transmission

Suspension:
Ground Control coilovers
Skunk2 front camber kit
Honda Civic Si 1999-2000 OEM wheels
Nitto NT-450 205/50-15 tires

Exterior:
‘03 VW Platinum Gray metallic paint
Shaved door handles & side moldings
‘99-’00 front end conversion
Honda Optional Equipment fog lights
Honda Civic Si front lip spoiler
Honda Civic Si front grille
Honda Civic Type R headlights
Honda Civic Type R mirrors
Honda Civic Type R front H badge - red
Honda Civic ‘99-‘00 tail lights
Honda Civic Si OEM style rear wing spoiler

Interior:
JDM CTR gauge cluster
JDM CTR climate control
JDM CTR shift boot
JDM CTR style shift ****

Electronics:
Pioneer DEH-P6300 CD head unit
Pioneer CDX-P650 6-disc CD changer
Kicker Resolution 6.5” component speakers
Kicker 6”x9” 3-way speakers
Kicker 600.4 600w 4-chanel amplifier

-Vic
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 11:51 AM
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looking way better....good job...
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 11:56 AM
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nice car, but your pictures suck very bad. my eyes hurt.
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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LOL. thanks for the compliments on my car. Yea i know, my camera blows goats, but don't say i didnt warn you.
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 12:41 PM
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looks good
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 12:41 PM
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clean as a bitch
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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ugly a$$ picks nice A$$ car
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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car looks nice

but i dont understand your name? hows that a type r in any way? (putting type r parts on your motor doesnt make it a type r.)

.....but still, a very nice ride
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 01:09 PM
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That is a hot color! Nice Car. I like It.
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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thats a real nice color you got there
nice car too
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 01:17 PM
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your pics gave me a headache but the car looks good nonetheless.
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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looks hot
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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great color choice

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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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i thought that was the after shot for a second
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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not a fan of shaved moldings but its your car. Seems like a nice color, but dont use your cell phone to take pics next time. j/k
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 01:38 PM
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would look better with a better camera
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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you win the "advanceEK" xerox copy award.
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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Nice paint job, much better then before.

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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AREA 51 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice paint job, much better then before.

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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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if thats the same paint from the turbo beetle, thats sick in person.. my friend had his GSR painted that color a long while back but crashed it, and painted it desert sand after that..
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jonas &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you win the "advanceEK" xerox copy award.</TD></TR></TABLE>

face it you have a civic you will NEVER be unique......instead of geetting mad you should be happy imitation is the greatest form of respect.......if he liked ot enough to do his own the same way that should tell you your car is the ****
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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beautiful
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Civic_EX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">car looks nice

but i dont understand your name? hows that a type r in any way? (putting type r parts on your motor doesnt make it a type r.)

.....but still, a very nice ride </TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks for the compliment on the car, but dont hate on my user name simply because i have a coupe as opposed to a hatch. USDM hatches with CTR parts don't make them Type R's either. Eh, anyways...How do u like my new name?
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lilhibbs &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

face it you have a civic you will NEVER be unique......instead of geetting mad you should be happy imitation is the greatest form of respect.......if he liked ot enough to do his own the same way that should tell you your car is the ****</TD></TR></TABLE>

1. not my car.
2. all i did was point out the fact. face it, nothing else.
3. who said i was mad? oh yeah.."roar, my life is over because you painted a car that color.." &lt;/sarcasm&gt;
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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car looks real nice, you should have just keot the door handles
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