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Ill try making my intro as short as possible lol So my story begins a few years back when i picked up my first Honda project, a 94 Honda civic cx hatch model. It was such a great car during the time i had it, minimal mechanical issues, great engine, transmission and more importantly helped create a lot of friendships along the way.The car had no crazy power because it came with the stock D15 single cam engine and it didn't look like it was in the best shape aesthetically but I set out to create a quality build I could drive from day to day basis on the street and be able to take to autocross/road racing sessions if i desired. After a couple years of working on the car, I slowly started loosing focus of my goals and began to loose interest in the car. I ended up trading my beloved car for a 93 Mazda Miata. The Miata was also a great car while i had it i learned a lot of things in relation to vehicle mechanics and helped me understand FR and FF platforms thus appreciating what both styles of cars have to offer. But the reason my title says ill be correcting my first build mistake is because the Miata also helped me realize how much i loved my previous hatch and how i felt it was a mistake to get rid of it. There was just something about the car i really loved and i really felt like i needed to complete my initial goals. Fast forward to December of 2014, i get a opportunity to pick up another similar hatch. I stumbled across a Craigslist ad and the kid i was soon to meet was looking for a Miata! I felt it was a perfect chance and met up with him, a couple of days after i came home with my new to me 93 Honda civic DX.
It will definitely be a slow build, and will try to keep you guys updated every time i acquire something new.
Heres a picture of my first hatch:
Heres a pic of my old Miata:
And now the Pic of my current Hatch the first day i brought it home:
I know its by no means pleasing to the eye yet but it will get there i promise lol
I kept my Miata hardtop so i could sell it and save up some money to paint the car.
So body repairs and a fresh paint job will come in the very near future!
First day i got it i did a deep clean of the interior and added a few left over parts i had of my old hatch on to this one. I got rid of all the knockoff parts the previous owner had and adapted some more tasteful parts to it
Added a perforated leather Nardi Steering wheel
Added a Nardi Shift knob to match my wheel
Added OEM Vti taillights (Car came with some smoked tails, i wasn't enjoying them at all lol)
Few days later I bought some Clear corners i find them a lot more subtle than the amber ones.
Then bought some new temporary shoes from a friend for a great deal!
Enkei J speeds15x7.5 (rare size from what ive been told)
i believe they are a +35 offset if im not mistaken
wrapped in 195/45's tires. Not really the tire size i was looking for but it will do for now.
Car came with a B18B1 non vtec DOHC Engine. So it has some power under the hood compared to my first civic lol My favorite part about it is that its BARD so its a legal swap here in the state of California.
Engine bay does need to be cleaned up though
So this is where ill end it for now. This car has much work to be done, ill slowly but surely get this car where i want it to be with time, patience, and money lol updates soon to come
It will definitely be a slow build, and will try to keep you guys updated every time i acquire something new.
Heres a picture of my first hatch:
Heres a pic of my old Miata:
And now the Pic of my current Hatch the first day i brought it home:
I know its by no means pleasing to the eye yet but it will get there i promise lol
I kept my Miata hardtop so i could sell it and save up some money to paint the car.
So body repairs and a fresh paint job will come in the very near future!
First day i got it i did a deep clean of the interior and added a few left over parts i had of my old hatch on to this one. I got rid of all the knockoff parts the previous owner had and adapted some more tasteful parts to it
Added a perforated leather Nardi Steering wheel
Added a Nardi Shift knob to match my wheel
Added OEM Vti taillights (Car came with some smoked tails, i wasn't enjoying them at all lol)
Few days later I bought some Clear corners i find them a lot more subtle than the amber ones.
Then bought some new temporary shoes from a friend for a great deal!
Enkei J speeds15x7.5 (rare size from what ive been told)
i believe they are a +35 offset if im not mistaken
wrapped in 195/45's tires. Not really the tire size i was looking for but it will do for now.
Car came with a B18B1 non vtec DOHC Engine. So it has some power under the hood compared to my first civic lol My favorite part about it is that its BARD so its a legal swap here in the state of California.
Engine bay does need to be cleaned up though
So this is where ill end it for now. This car has much work to be done, ill slowly but surely get this car where i want it to be with time, patience, and money lol updates soon to come
lol jk i know it has to go lol x) and thank you man!
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