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Marc_EE9
25-02-2013, 11:20 AM
Hi guys,
I have posted a few times on here before, but now I am in Australia I feel I should do a proper introduction.

I am from the UK and own a Civic EE9, which I've had since 2005, and last year I got round to swapping in a B16B. I've done most of the work myself, including making a custom air duct and brackets for my Recaro's. I love it to death! Sadly its locked up in a garage back home, but if I end up settling here I will be shipping it over.

Current spec is:

ENGINE:
B16B engine
B18C flywheel
J1 gearbox (4.4fd)
Quaife ATB LSD
Raxles driveshafts
DIY long reach induction kit
ITG Maxogen air filter
Hondata intake manifold gasket
EK9 throttle cable
NGK Super Power HT leads
Spal 11" radiator fan
Artel silicone coolant hoses
E.S. shifter bushes
Cusco radiator cap
Magnetic sump bolts
5zigen 4-2-1 manifold (2.5")
Custom 2.5" 100% s/s exhaust

SUSPENSION/CHASSIS:
MeisterR Zeta-S coilovers
E.S. front LCA bushes
E.S. rear LCA bushes
Cusco ST front upper strut bar
Cusco V1 front lower strut bar
Cusco OS rear upper strut bar
Beaks rear lower strut bar

WHEELS/BRAKES:
Mugen RNR 15" alloys w/Toyo T1R
Sparco NSII 15" alloys w/Michelin PE2
MG 282mm front brake upgrade
MG 260mm rear brake upgrade
DC2 1" M/C and servo
HEL braided brake lines

EXTERIOR:
Custom cold air feed in bumper
EF2 folding mirrors
EF9 Access window visors
EF9 rear bumper
EF9 rear spoiler
EF8 plastic headlights
EF9 door decals
66% rear window tints
Rear wiper & boot lock removed
Mudflaps all round

INTERIOR:
Evo IV Recaro front seats
JDM floor mats
Dashmat
JDM armrest
B&M short shifter
DC2 gear knob
Momo Corse 320mm steering wheel
Replica No Smoking 'ash tray'
EF6 velvet coin tray



Here's a couple of pics:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T_6ERr-loFk/USGO7xCZvGI/AAAAAAAARXI/nBWhtxXv5kM/s800/IMG_0359.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9SZSNA_YYeI/T93nCJXr7oI/AAAAAAAAPmo/Dx8CvY5pAL0/s640/2012-06-17-067.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-j81kAgEa8fU/TyhZk1EZfTI/AAAAAAAAO2o/hk3LcD5vG0g/s640/396051_10150483998733173_513603172_8907953_5030673 82_n.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rdeZAEGWK3Y/USWwLE2VeJI/AAAAAAAARbA/W4fSQa_JN44/s640/2012-05-06-1203.jpg


I love cleaning and restoring cars and car parts, and so have started doing it commercially in my spare time. I have been doing it for 10 years now so am pretty good at it. So if anyone in the Melbourne area need any of my services just give me a shout - I don't charge much!

Here's my facebook page, which has plenty of pictures: M.E. Restoration (https://www.facebook.com/pages/ME-Restoration/517377491623426)

I will try and come to some meets when I sort a ride out. Ideally I was looking to pick up an EK4 but they seem quite pricey, so a DA5 seems a good comprimise when I start my job next month.



Marc

eren
25-02-2013, 11:22 AM
Wow just Wow :) , welcome to Straya and ozhunder

curtis265
25-02-2013, 11:29 AM
sshiiiii b16b?

that is beautiful

90LAN
25-02-2013, 11:29 AM
nice and clean

EKVTIR-T
25-02-2013, 11:33 AM
very nice :thumbsup:

DC2-PWR
25-02-2013, 12:28 PM
Very impressive, great example :thumbsup:

IEVAQ8
25-02-2013, 02:25 PM
welcome, nice car, its a shame its in the UK...
where in Aus are u located???

Marc_EE9
03-03-2013, 11:10 PM
Thanks guys.

I'm in Melbourne, and wouldn't mind going to a few meets when I get a ride sorted.

stndrd
03-03-2013, 11:16 PM
It would be good to meet up with you. Drop me a pm if you ever want to.

Also you should come and spectate at Nationals in April :)

Marc_EE9
04-03-2013, 12:10 AM
Well I'm about a lot for the next few weeks until I start my new job, and I only know a handful of people so always nice to meet new faces.

IEVAQ8
04-03-2013, 04:37 AM
Where in melb r u???

Marc_EE9
04-03-2013, 09:08 AM
Hawthorn.

IEVAQ8
04-03-2013, 11:33 AM
Hahaha...
I work.in hawthorn...
The construction.site on glenferrie road next door to the 7/11...

Marc_EE9
04-03-2013, 12:11 PM
Haha no way. I was working down Glenferrie too until a few weeks ago. Was working in a kitchen, and the c*nt still owes me $135.

What construction trade are you in?

IEVAQ8
04-03-2013, 03:16 PM
Haha no way. I was working down Glenferrie too until a few weeks ago. Was working in a kitchen, and the c*nt still owes me $135.

What construction trade are you in?


im a steel fixer (install the steel reo (reinforcement) for the concrete slabs)

neut
13-03-2013, 03:58 PM
shitt thats cleannnn :)

Marc_EE9
13-03-2013, 04:09 PM
its never dirty.

:D


I really want it out here too. but not until I am settled, and have a clean garage with no spiders to put it in lol