My build thread. (Black Ek1 Hatch)

[Gio]

Hey guys.

Ever since playing NFS underground where you could choose the honda civic i have loved them. So i finally got around to buying one The civic is my second car, after i clocked up a healthy 350,000+ kms on an 88' nissan pulsar hatch which i had never had any problems with i might add. After 3 months of searching around i finally found what i wanted, a black civic hatch. After test driving the civic i told my dad that this was the car i wanted. He handed over the cash. (dont worry i have to pay him back :() Anyway enough talk from me, here is what i want to do with it at the moment off the top of my head:


These are long term mods:

Engine conversion (b18c, K20, h22a) unsure atm
High flow turbo and all the goodies to go with it


There is more but i cant think of them all. This is a passion and it gives me something to do. It may take a while for all this to be done but bit by bit im saving my pennies in the hope to create a car that is unique, fun to drive and that has around 200kw just so i can smoke those wannabe tuff holdens.

I will update this thread as i add/change things in my car.

I bought this car pure stock. Here she is with 17inch ROH mags.


http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/Hondaciv17s.jpg


Thanks for your time guys.

Chris.

EDIT: LOL i was so noob when i started this, i wont change it so you can see haha. *Updated*

[EKVTIR-T]

Nice mate.Black Ek's are sweet.
If your serious about turbo don't waste money on headers.

[LLS]

Nice and clean! :)

[Gio]

Thanks guys. SO if i turbo it i dont need the headers ur saying?

[beeza]

Unless you can score some cheap to tie you over until it's turbo time.
I would leave the stock taillights in,much better than any aftermarkets ones.
You can paint the headlights,I did this.suprisingly Very fun mod.Very happy.Here's a good write up http://members.tripod.com/brokenlimitsorg/hbake.htm
200kw is BIG.That will take some money.Deano's integra is 204kw http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50669&highlight=build+thread

[beeza]

A Turbo header is different to a N/A Header.So if you get one now you will have to change it to a turbo header when you turbo it.

[Gio]

Ok guys here is my 2nd installment. On the 6th of december i began to pry me headlights apart to spray the housing black, (thanks for the DIY write up on OH) the car spent the night with no headlights and no bumber sitting in the garage. The next morning i woke at 7 to begin prying open the second headlight and get on with the job. I rang my mate a little later and got his lazy ass out of bed to give me a lift down town. When we got back we pulled the headlights further apart and began to spray the housing. 5 coats of matt black with 20min intervals(felt like forever). Anyway we got it done and put em back together and sealed em up. Here is the end product.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/Side1-1.jpg

Sorry didnt clean the headlight before taking this pic.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/Closeupsideview.jpg

What u guys think? I think they came out great.

[DNYALL]

Nice man, loving the headlights!! DIY FTW!!

[beeza]

Oh,you've done it.Yeh,that looks sick! No need to buy new headlights man.

[Gio]

Ok so i thought id finally get and put a RAM intake on. On christmas day i rounded up the tools and spens the 1st half of the day installing it. Here are some pics of my new intake. :)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/6.jpg

After driving it for 2 days it has increased acceleration and responsivness and the intake noise is is a loud sucking noise, it had also made the engine sound deeper. Looks pimpin too hehe.

Thanks.

[beeza]

Hey hey,Very nice.Now time to Custom Air Filter Box (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53595&highlight=custom) around that and put in some Cold Air Ducting (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59606&highlight=the+batmobile&page=4) :)

[omgzilla]

Nice! Looks much better than my budget SRI!

I'm chasing this sort of kit for my EK4 (B16A).

Where did you get this kit from and how much did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks in advance!

[Gio]

yeah beeza that is still to come, i will get the induction piping on saturday before the shoot on sunday :)

[beeza]

Nooooice :)

[Joel The Mole]

saw the car today, looks sweet.

[Gio]

Thanks man

[lenz]

need to neat up them hose there.. just trace the hose from first port on the mainfoild and use the hose that is on the throttle and get rid of the metal pipes make sure do it quick cause coolant will rush out.. and use that blue hose from your intake to your breather on your rocker cover

[Gio]

lens i dont understand man, could u please pm me or add me on msn. Thanks chris.

[Gio]

Hey guys have decided to keep working on the body so when i finish uni i can drop my new engine straight in and my car will be paid off.

I have had my mugen grill on for a while but havnt got around to posting pics, well here it is what do u guys think?

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/ed-1.jpg

[EG5[KRT]]

u should get rid of the james frizelles licence plate frames :P

[Gio]

lol hahaha yes now thats constructive input lol

[Paul1985]

get the thing lowered :)

[CoupeTurbo]

ive seen this around the gold coast

[Gio]

U the blue one ?

[CoupeTurbo]

yes down in cooli in the rain and bad traffic

[Gio]

yeah bro i seen ya, i tried to stay behind u but u took the shortcut to cooli :(

[Gio]

15" Gold ce28n Rims will be ordered next week

Gold Lugs will be ordered next week

Back lip (type r) will be ordered this week but waiting on confirmation of front type r lip.

Fog lights have been ordered.

Havnt had much time or money to keep spending on the car but i have some now so lets get the cosmetics done :)

Then sussy asap.

[Gio]

Rims confirmed

Black lugs ordered instead of gold

Type r style rear lip ordered

OEM type r front lip ordered

[nugget1]

Nice Gio, can you let me know where you got your lips from? Thanks

[Gio]

Thanks nugget

jdmyard mate!

Pics will be up as soon as i get my goods :)

[Gio]

Hey guys today wasnt too good.

I recieved my foglights, they didnt fit all that well so i spent all day working on them. The right one holds in well but the left one was not working. After trying to get it to fit we ended up snapping the tab that holds the fog light cover over the light and the hole that is cut out.

So now its super glued and im waiting till tomorrow to begin fitting it again, hopefully if not i will have to find another way :(

And if i cant find another way then i will either have to file down the fog holes to make them look nice and continue using that bumper or get a whole new bumper...hopefully it just works out tomorrow.

Also my lips came from JDMYard.

OEM Type R front lip and Replica rear Type R lip.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0017.jpg

Will post again when foggies are in (i hope) and when the lips go on :)

[VTi_b0i]

nice nice :D im glad u didnt get gold lug nuts hhaa cant wait to see them all on :) gona get some coilovers?

[Gio]

nice nice :D im glad u didnt get gold lug nuts hhaa cant wait to see them all on :) gona get some coilovers?


Lol yeah gold...black ftw :) Yeah coil overs are next or springs and shocks combo.

[Dy_]

gio, where did you get your foggies for and how much? pm me.

was it off ebay?

thanks!

[finalazy]

where did you get the front lip from and how much?

[nugget1]

where did you get the front lip from and how much?


jdmyard mate!
Check them out in the Oz Honda traders section

[TCP]

looking good!

[Gio]

Thanks mate!

Just gave it a quick wash here it is with the gogz installed. I couldnt work out the electrics so looks like im going to have to pay for it to be done unless someone on here will help me out :)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/cut.jpg

[jayjabroni]

nice and black! good work

[finalazy]

cars looking good with the fogs, put the front lip on.
not digging the grill though


Check them out in the Oz Honda traders section

yeah i bought mine from there aswell but was just wondering since he got oem front lip.

[TCP]

its unique tho

[Gio]

cars looking good with the fogs, put the front lip on.
not digging the grill though



yeah i bought mine from there aswell but was just wondering since he got oem front lip.


I like the grille, every man and his dog has the ctr grille so i went mugen.

And i like how its unique too :cool:

[TCP]

from the front it sorta looks like a daewoo hahahaahhah

[EK1.6LCIV]

nice, im soo goin to make a thread for mine now I think

[LLS]

Lookin' good mang.. slam it and front lip :D

[Gio]

Finally got my ****ing wheels on with toyo proxes T1-s.

Now im saving to get lowered.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/xrftnh-1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/xgfx-1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/utktyu-1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/vzd-1.jpg

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

What rims are those?

[Gio]

ce28n

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Needs more slammage then you're done :)

Good work

[Gio]

Yeah i have front type r lip sitting in my room waiting to be painted and back lip too

[latinstyle69]

hey man looking good!

do you have ur foglight harness installed? If there the ebay fog lights the harness is completely different to OEM, let me know if u ned help installin them? they're actually pretty easy to install and not worth paying for

[Gio]

hey man looking good!

do you have ur foglight harness installed? If there the ebay fog lights the harness is completely different to OEM, let me know if u ned help installin them? they're actually pretty easy to install and not worth paying for

Do u mean the wiring harness?

I havnt done it yet cause i cbf lol and its confusing.

[latinstyle69]

Do u mean the wiring harness?

I havnt done it yet cause i cbf lol and its confusing.

yea yea sorry lol yea ill find the information i used to install mine for you...it'll help and make the installation easy and it shouldn't take to long...

cos i remeber doing mine first time i was confused to lol even went n asked to get installed pro, was quoted like 180 just for the wiring harness...:thumbdwn:

[Gio]

wow thats pricey, Ben helped me out a fair bit on here, but i havnt got around to actually doing it.

[Alexx]

looking good chris

getting closer to getting the exterior sorted :p

[Gio]

looking good chris

getting closer to getting the exterior sorted :p

Thanks alex.

Yeah i cant wait to get this all sorted out my wallet needs to be refreshed for a while.

Then comes the turbo or engine.... grr

[cvicek]

sick...

[CER-15E]

looks good.. :)

[EK1.6LCIV]

Get them lips on mate, looks the goods with those rims

[Gio]

thanks ryan. they are waiting to be painted...

[EK1.6LCIV]

All my lips are in being painted atm, should have the car back @ Home with the new bits on Tuesday. Have to have you come round to help remove the airbox, lol

[Gio]

nice. i hate waiting for shit to be painted.

haha airbox ay, annoying to get out.

[EK1.6LCIV]

nice. i hate waiting for shit to be painted.

haha airbox ay, annoying to get out.

Tell me about it, lol. Just want the res from it removed but want to keep the air filter container and attach a new pipe to the end to cancel out the factory res.

[diffuzn]

diy painting?

[latinstyle69]

hey havn't been able to find the link i used to install my fogs, i found other links but they aint that good...

what ill do ill post up some pics of the harness i found and info on where they shoud go and connect

[Gio]

hey havn't been able to find the link i used to install my fogs, i found other links but they aint that good...

what ill do ill post up some pics of the harness i found and info on where they shoud go and connect

aw thatnks a lot bro. :D

[latinstyle69]

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/latinstyle69/untitled1.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/latinstyle69/untitled2.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/latinstyle69/untitled3.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/latinstyle69/untitled4.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/latinstyle69/untitled5.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/latinstyle69/accessory8pg.jpg


Wire (A.) is the Ground wire; please make sure this goes to a secure area where no other wires are connected to. Any metal connection should do fine.

The Female Connector (B.) in connects to the accessory pannel above the fuse box within the dash (Last image). Connect the female connector into option 4, this is the the best option to connect the connector to (If you want the Fogs to turn on with the parker lights).

Connector (C.) connects to the rest of the harness which goes into the engine bay, this connector must connect to Connector (E.) in Figure # which goes through the firewall of the driver side.

Part (D.) is the switch to turn the fog lights either on or off, so obviously this installed in the interior.

Ground wire (F.) connects to a ground location at the front of the chassis.

Connector (G.) Connects to the left Fog Light. And connector (H.) connects to the right Fog Light.

Wire (I.) is just extra wire to connect Connectors (C.) and (E.) together.

Relay (L.) can be bolted to a screw anywhere around the right hand side of the engine bay and Fuse (J.) is just the fuse.

Connector (K.) connects to the Postive (+) of the battery.

**Note: These images where taken of clubcivic.com but where edited by myself

This is the same harness I used, hopes this info helps and makes it easier for you to install.

[Gio]

Shit man thanks for that hey. A lot of effort.

[latinstyle69]

Shit man thanks for that hey. A lot of effort.

All good, wasn't much of an effort hey...


let us know how ur fogs turn out :thumbsup:

[MikeyG]

ye possibly do a DIY aswell i want to install mine aswell got my set here :D

[latinstyle69]

ye possibly do a DIY aswell i want to install mine aswell got my set here :D

haha maybe but mine are installed so too lazy...

you can use this as a reference:

http://www.handa-accessories.com/civic/civicfoglights.pdf

But this is for the OEM foglights, use this for the install and use the pics above for the harness

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

r those genuine ce28n??? i guess i neva seen em in 15's but the spokes seem a bit chunky n neva seen that colour gold.

[Gio]

Hey guys,

I havn't posted here for ages so i thought i would.

Since my last post i have not done much to my car at all.

I have put the new sussy in so now it doesn't look so much like a monster truck, at the moment i'm waiting for new tires as the ones i have now are pretty low profile, )195/45/r15) so i'm looking at 195/55/15 or 205/50/15 to fill the gap between the fender and tire.

The car is low enough at the moment (to the ground) for everyday driving.

Oh lol, still waiting to get my lip painted ha.

Anyway here is a pic of it atm.

Sorry about the quality, i took it on my handycam.

EDIT - Oh yeah eibach pro kit and KYB shocks.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/DSC00043.jpg

[EK1.6LCIV]

looking good Chris :D

[Gio]

Thanks man, just need to fix up and respray the front bumper then paint that lip lol

[hywindz]

lol damn hurry and get those lips on
will make that thing go zinnnng!

[Gio]

Yeah struggling to find the spare 150 bucks or so to get it painted cause centrelink is dicking around getting back to me about my youth allowance application, such bad service.

[Gio]

Front bumper, lip and fog covers sprayed, i seen them today but i have to pic up in the morning they are still a bit tacky.

2 new wheel studs put in to replace the ****ed up ones. Cost - $75.00 as it took a fair while.

Front mudflaps now fitted.

Also i would advise not to use alloy nuts and stick to metal nuts as the alloy nuts have begun sticking to my studs, new nuts have been ordered and will be here next week.

Will post pics tomorrow of new bumper etc.

Atm im just going to a clean look since im poor and cant change the engine.

Also in the process of stoping my car from rev hunting...

[neo_phase]

Mate you got someone to do the paint job?

LOL I'm already broke too before rudd money arrives.

[Gio]

I dont even get that man lol.

But i have my mum, she is my rudd bonus...everytime every time

I love my mum.

[Gio]

Got my lip and front bar freshly resprayed during the week and got it back yesterday.

Chucked it on and washed the car yesterday, here are some pics.

The pics make my headlights look hazey but they are motherfkn crystal clear.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0062s.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0057s.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0054s.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0058s.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0061s.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0051s.jpg

[lenz]

bahahha look at the billy just sittin there in the pic

[MRB18R]

hey how much did you get your foggies for?? and where did you get them???

Cheers

[Gio]

Ebay, i wouldnt get them though man. They are such a pain. Go oem, wayyyyy less trouble.

[tey]

Got my lip and front bar freshly resprayed during the week and got it back yesterday.

Chucked it on and washed the car yesterday, here are some pics.

The pics make my headlights look hazey but they are motherfkn crystal clear.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0062s.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0057s.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0054s.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0058s.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0061s.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0051s.jpg





ANNNNNNNND...





My brother thought he would jump in
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/PICT0059s.jpg


Funny fella with the billy

[Riviera]

lol@the billy... is that a breaka bottle....

[Gio]

Far out i havn't posted on here for ages!!!

So i have done a lot of little things with beeza since the last post.

I'm only going to post up what i think will help others.

So i decided to get my shit together and get the suspension upgraded on my car and purchased an asr enforcement bar and ek9 rear sway bar and 2 new toyo t1s (cant fault em!).

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/100_8062.jpg

I became lazy and this shit sat in the garage for about 3 months as i put my head down at uni and decided to spend some money on ally mu partner lol.

Then i decided it would be safe to get a front sway bar. Found a front sway and ek9 front lca's as we all know the cxi is gay and doesnt have the holes for a front sway bar.

Ek9 front sway
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/IMG_0452.jpg

The bushes were in good condition!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/IMG_0456.jpg

Ek9 front LCA's
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/IMG_0450.jpg

Slight surface rust, no biggy is spray the shit out of em with rust converter later on.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/IMG_0451.jpg

Here are the cxi lca's, notice there is no hole for the endlinks!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/IMG_0837.jpg

Those expensive end links were in great condition too, slight rust on the bolt but some silicon spray fixed em up!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/IMG_0453.jpg

I learnt from all my ****ing around that yes the ek9 fron lca's fit straight onto the AUDM cxi frame (Thanks killa from manila and Lls)!!

Here are all the links to the questions i asked so it can help others.

Will an ek9 front sway bar fit ek4/gli lca's and if not will ek9 lca's fit a cxi?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?129265-Will-an-ek9-front-sway-bar-fit-ek4-gli-lca-s-and-if-not-will-ek9-lca-s-fit-a-cxi

Front sway bar for cxi
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?128832-Front-sway-bar-for-cxi

What else do i need for my front sway bar set up? Pics****
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?132400-What-else-do-i-need-for-my-front-sway-bar-set-up-Pics****

Q - Will ek9 front LCA's bolt straight onto an ek1?
A - YES!
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?132262-Will-ek9-front-LCA-s-bolt-straight-onto-an-ek1
Different for USDM though!

Sparkle sparkle, pearl purple/blue, gave me something to do.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/asr.jpg

Happy mothers day for yesterday mum. Two of my favourite girls. x
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/IMG_0789.jpg

And another one of my favourite girls, doesnt talk back :p
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/IMG_0779.jpg

Better chuck the old man in.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/IMG_0800.jpg

[beeza]

Happy Mother's day MUM!

Great set of links!

Got some pics of the sway installed :)

[Gio]

Here is a quick shot, car is dirty, im going to clean the inside now. Do detail places steam clean because my seats are so dusty.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/IMG_0839.jpg

[beeza]

Yeah,wicked!! Love it,top choice,so cool!!!!

Im sure they would but too expensive.

If ya wanna do a mickey mouse job just hire one from woolies,this way U can spend 2-3 hours doing it.OR U can do it at car lovers,your a bit rushed for time there but U can still do a great job forsure.

Could give that rear tow hook some black paint lovin' :)

When ya stay over next we can do lots of those bits and pieces things!

[Gio]

Yeah i was looking at that tow hook today, i will do that and my windscreen wipers. Your working nine days straight right?

I didnt know car lovers had steam cleaners, thought it was only vacuum?

[vinnY]

just a fyi
ek4 front sway = ek9 front sway
both 26mm afaik

good to see you finally bothered to hook it all up :)

[beeza]

Friday or next monday morning is good for me,if ya can stay the night before,even better (cold engine,more time,shade in the morning)

[Gio]

just a fyi
ek4 front sway = ek9 front sway
both 26mm afaik

good to see you finally bothered to hook it all up :)

Yeah true :/ lol as we can see i learnt a lot :p jokes


Friday or next monday morning is good for me,if ya can stay the night before,even better (cold engine,more time,shade in the morning)

Sunday night could be the go?

[ekcoupe]

cars looking hot bro good job:thumbsup:

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

just a fyi
ek4 front sway = ek9 front sway
both 26mm afaik

good to see you finally bothered to hook it all up :)

Hmmm, thats interesting coz DC2/4 have a 22mm and DC2R have 25mm fsb

[Gio]

Quick snap

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/IMG_0882.jpg

[awaiken]

Damn dude, nice looking EK you've got there. I just got myself a 97 CXi myself. Looking to do some stuff very similar to what you've done, good to see there's another thread out there where most of the stuff has already been done.

Great build dude! Keep the updates going, i've been hooked for 9 pages =D

[Gio]

Aw cheers bro, thanks a lot mate! Yeah will have a couple more updates soon, waiting on some other bits and pieces to pick up and be sent.

[dusAn]

far out i wish my ek1 looked that good :(

[Gio]

Thanks man, doesnt take much, what are ur plans?

[awaiken]

Aw cheers bro, thanks a lot mate! Yeah will have a couple more updates soon, waiting on some other bits and pieces to pick up and be sent.

No worries dude, how's the K&N Intake go for ya mate? Tossing up between that or a whale penis haha.

[Gio]

Both work well you just need to get air that is colder than the engine bay into it. Come to think of it beeza and I made a ghetto air intake for my car, ill have to post it up soon.

WHale penis is good becuase of the material they are made of doesnt heat up anywhere near as much as metal which i have. Get cold air into that sucker if you want performance, throw it in anyway if you want better sound.:thumbsup:

[awaiken]

Hahaha, fair enough. Just saw they've got the whale penis on ebay for $93, so i might grab that next pay =D

[bambi]

nice build man i wish the budget for my ek1 could extend to genuine ek9 parts like yours haha. might have to bookmark this

[Alvis]

Just got onto this thread - car's looking really nice man :)

Any more future mods, or waiting for the bank balance to top up lol

[TheSaint]

mothers plastic polish on your headlights bro - will come up nice

what engine mods are you planning? gona stick with the D or put in something else?

[blastnpast]

Hey, nice build thread mate!

Looks like i have some competition :)

Check out my build thread in the civic section