EK4 build

[Aleksi]

Hey guys,

About a month ago I came across a guy who owns a ek4 civic. He told me that he had owned the car since he first purchased it in 1996. He then proceeded to tell me that the car got regular services, all by Honda. However, about 10,000kms ago, the car got its major service, and therefore had it's timing belt replaced. 10,000kms later, he was driving on the gateway motorway, when the timing belt snapped, and the engine pooped itself.

Bad luck, right!? One man's trash is another man's treasure.

I therefore bought the car off this man, and decided to build a fairly mild, yet fun car.

Duy (Barefootbonzai) had recently done an engine conversion (brother's car is a CXi) on my brothers ek1, using the JDM B16A2. And without a doubt, the work he performed was excellent. VERY impressed. No problems whatsoever.

So I had decided to go along the same path. JDM B16A2 sourced, ordered and delivered, all within 3 weeks.

Below are some pics of the car as it is now.

The set-up will be exactly this:

- JDM B16A2
- HSD coilovers
- 2.5" mandrel bent. exhaust, headers, hi-flow cat etc. - Mugen replica headers with Skunk2 mega power system
- 16" black wheels
- Eurocarbon carbon intake

All the plastic strips will be painted when the car is running.

Future mods may include more engine-focused bits.

The engine should hopefully be going in this week, so I will be posting plenty more pics up. I'm planning on having this car on the road as I want it within the next 3 weeks.

I'll be selling anything off the old engine ppl may need. Rims will also be for sale. PM me if you want to know anything.

Any suggestions welcome.


STOCK 15" RIMS NOW FOR SALE! $300


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[mrwillz]

i see no pic
but sounds good
makes me miss my hatchie

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

i see no pic
but sounds good
makes me miss my hatchie

I can see pics :)

Sounds like a good buy

Ill keep an eye on this thread :)

[mrwillz]

oh i shee it now

nice one

[EKVTIR-T]

Sounds like a good project.Don't see many red ones around.
Regarding the engine,since your doing a swap anyway the B18c would have been more worth while personally.
The EK4 is too heavy for 1.6..but depends what your goal is I suppose.

[baeshin]

how much is the b16a conversion setting u back if u dun mind me asking?

[aowwllan]

:thumbsup: great work dude!

[dupac->]

gotta love the mid spoiler..
pimpin

[Aleksi]

I wanted a fairly mild car, and the budget was kept to something which I was happy with. I looked into the B18 option, however as I did not plan for doing this project (convinced to do the same after my brother did his) I kept the budget to something which suited me, thus going with the b16 option.

[Aleksi]

Thanks for the positive feedback guys. I feel like a kid waiting for his birthday lol

[barefootbonzai]

I feel like a kid waiting for his birthday lol

Should be good for this weekend bro, i'll confirm tomorrow :thumbsup:

[innozent]

do u need sometime for ur entertainment in the weekend?

[Aleksi]

Awesome Duy - fingers crossed for the weekend

innozent - please rephrase the question..im not clicking

[barefootbonzai]

nar i think his asking me. cause i just did his over the weekend ;)

[Aleksi]

oh, lol

my bad

[Aleksi]

QUESTION: Keep the mid-spoiler or get rid of it?

Duy, im about to get an anxiety attack! lol.. busting to hear the verdict

[rawr]

Getting rid of it means u spray the boot

Imo looks better without and while ur spraying the boot get rid of the rear wiper :thumbsup:

Good luck with it all hope it all works out for ya

[Aleksi]

Yea, im more leaning towards getting rid of it. And yes, good point, get rid of the wiper too.

Anyone know how much approximately I'm looking at to get this done?

[.k.]

imo get rid of it but keep it by all means if you like it i just think its weird and out of place =S

and im guessing it'll cost a few hundred for a respray - most likely less if you can do prep yourself though (but feel free to correct me anyone on this one)

Goodluck with everything and be sure to update the thread with more pix

[98vtir]

yeah i hate the mid spoilers. you should invest in a type r spoiler i got one and they are hell pimpin.

i do need to get rid of my wiper tho. i guess im half way there since some ****head bent the shit out of the wiper arm

[fatboyz39]

get rid of the spoiler, go one step better and get a ek9 rear hatch thingy.

[Deano_EK]

Mid spoiler looks horrid, mine came with one when i bought it, when i get all my paint work fixed up im having it removed, as well as the rear wiper and possibly the badge, still undecided about the honda badge though.

[EK1.6LCIV]

Nice hatch, the spoiler is pimp imo, rock on!

[EK1.6LCIV]

Yea, im more leaning towards getting rid of it. And yes, good point, get rid of the wiper too.

Anyone know how much approximately I'm looking at to get this done?

yea, I wouldn't go removing the wiper, it's just cop bait. half my skyline mates cop a fine every week for removing theirs. But to do the wing any more than a few hundred is too much, if your on the north side I can suggest a few places.

[rayb3na_]

hrmms if the cars an ek4 already why are u getting another b16a? its only rated at slightly higher hp? im sure with that money you could invest in some cams etc etc. and the car would be more fun to drive?

[vinnY]

read it properly dude
timing belt snapped
chances are it costs as much to repair as buying the new jdm motor

[Aleksi]

As per thread, i didn't want to spend as much as i would need to spend to get the b18.

Ok, so ill def get rid of the spoiler, all in good time.

Will post up pics at the end of the weekend or start of next week, when the engine, wheels and coilovers are in.

[nd55]

> As per thread, i didn't want to spend as much as i would need to spend to get the b18.


B20 from a CR-V is B-series and could work out cheaper than the in-demand B16's and B18C's.

Nick.

[Aleksi]

Ok! So, car got picked up and delivered to Barefootbonzai last night.

Work will be done this weekend, so more pics will be up this weekend.

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[rayb3na_]

o sht my bad ahaha

[dovla]

"B20 from a CR-V is B-series and could work out cheaper than the in-demand B16's and B18C's.

Nick."

As he mentioned earlier the engine is already purchased and in Australia.

[Aleksi]

Looked at all options and b16 suited best for me. Thanks for the suggestion nick.

Thanks dovla

[Aleksi]

Anyone who would like to give me a PQ point, that'd be very appreciated!

[kraiye]

just rip the spoiler off and put plugs in the holes (even paint em red). repaint the boot later when u can afford it :thumbsup:

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

just rip the spoiler off and put plugs in the holes (even paint em red). repaint the boot later when u can afford it :thumbsup:

Agreed!

But also some guy on US honda tech sells the plugs to exact colour codes for around 10 bucks for 3-6 i think (though the plain ones imho would be better band for buck)

[Aleksi]

Yeah, thats wat i was thinking krayie.

Thanks shogunovddrk. Do either of you happen to have the link to where I can get these?

Autobarn etc. should sell similar kinda stuff to, yea?

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Yeah, thats wat i was thinking krayie.

Thanks shogunovddrk. Do either of you happen to have the link to where I can get these?

Autobarn etc. should sell similar kinda stuff to, yea?

Ill have a look for you (i believe there still on sale but lost the link <.<)

Autobarn and stuff should sell them...even bunnings should but they will most likely be black/white not colour coded (not that imho it matters)

[Aleksi]

I'm on that 1st thing in the morning.. wasnt sure about the concept, but until i get everything else out of the way, thats the way 2 go.

time is everything

[VT1-R]

nice build.. hope to sell more pictures.. haha.. and CTR wing is definitely a rep point for u if u get it.. haha..

[vinnY]

problem with removing the spoiler is that the screw holes may be slightly bent outwards as the screws will have forced the medal one way or another to keep the spoiler on
just keep it on until you can afford to get it removed and the holes shaved
otherwise find another wing-less rear hatch :)

[Aleksi]

Ok, so exhaust is now booked in at 999Automotive.

Mugen replica headers & Skunk2 mega power exhaust

Dyno'd before exhaust install, and then dyno'd again after install, to get real power gain figure. I think that's excellent, and something I'm sure a lot of people would like to see when they're spending their money.

Counting down the hours until I pick the car up from BfB!!

[dovla]

I know I will get mine put on a dyno before and after. This way you know what you have spent your hard earned money on. + That's a sweet setup. "Mugen replica headers & Skunk2 mega power exhaust"

[Gio]

there is more to life than a pq point.

[Aleksi]

There is also more 2 life than posting useless shit in people's forums.

Thanks Gio for introducing this concept to yet another forum.

[Aleksi]

OK, so old engine is out, and new engine on it's way in

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[Jord]

nice work dude.. looks the goods.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Very nice bro :)

Cant wait for this to be finished :p

Whats happening with the old engine?

[yellows2k]

can u tell us how much u bought the car for?

[Aleksi]

Picked the car up last night! Ill take a few pics tonight. Coilovers are in, so it's slammed on the stockies.

Tomorrow is my day off, so spoiler is coming off, rims going on, cold air intake going in.

I'd rather not discuss how much I picked the car up, sorry :)

[Aleksi]

Oh, and the old engine has been given to Duy (Barefootbonzai)

[kraiye]

went to supercheap to look for plugs, they only had the plastic ones like what hold carpet in etc.
couldn't find s*t at bunnings
check autobarn 2moro for rubber gromets if i get a chance... i'm sick of supercheap!

[vinnY]

rubber grommets? i got mine from bunnings
theres usually in the screw/bolt section near the bottom shelves, just have to look harder because theres only 4-5 different ones to choose from
its like $3.50 for a few of about 3-4 for the blanking one thats fit the small holes of the spoiler

[kraiye]

hmm thanks man
had a look there but must hav missed them. will recheck before autobarn :thumbsup:

[thebob]

Just use black electrical tape kraiye. works fine. I think it cost about $100 to shave the holes.

[IEVAQ8]

we need pics.............lol
nice build

[kraiye]

updateorban ;)

[yellows2k]

i went to supercheap at brookvale, they have a rack of grommetts and plugs.
$3.50 for a pack of 4, all sizes

[Aleksi]

Hey guys, sorry for no update. I've been busy all day with getting this thing registered and then ran out of time to take pics etc. However, tomorrow I have all day off.

Tomorrow I will be posting pics up of the car with coilovers in, wheels on, carbon intake in, and rear spoiler off. So, keep an eye out for pics..should be around midday I think.

Thanks kraiye!!! Champ. I had a quick look in supercheap the other day, they have little rubber grommets there, so depending on how big the holes are, that's what I'll be getting in the morning.

[Aleksi]

alright! SO, spoiler is off, wheels are on, new shift boot and knob are in, and carbon intake is going in in a couple of hours.

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[vinnY]

looking good dude, can't wait to see it after you've finished :thumbsup:

[dovla]

sick bro

[Aleksi]

Thanks vinnY! Carbon intake is now in. Will upload better pics sometime today

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[Aleksi]

thanks dovla!

Plastic strips being painted in 2 weeks, will look a lot cleaner then

[Gio]

looks fkn good, i like :)

[Aleksi]

thanks gio

[fatboyz39]

very nice....very neat conversion.

[ojaii]

thats tuff bro... =] very niceee

[innozent]

i recommend to strip the plastic, and fill it.

[Deano_EK]

Cars coming along very well, good stuff, cant wait to pay out my loan in the coming months and get my car tidied up.

[kraiye]

how does ur intake go? mine gets a weird whistle noise at 1/2 throttle
looking good btw :thumbsup:
gonna go red rocker cover? everything else is red ;) (goes faster!)

[Gio]

did they clean the engine for u before they put it in?

[Aleksi]

Thanks for all the comments every1.

Kraiye, yeah, mine goes good and makes a whisteling noise too. Just the pod filter making the noise.

And yes, engine was cleaned etc before it was put in.

[EKVTIR-T]

Coming along well.Clean the white numbers off the valve cover

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Coming along well.Clean the white numbers off the valve cover

Arent those meant to stay on for waranty or something?

All in all the car looks VERY GOOD!

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[.k.]

looking good man, wats the plans from here?

loving the shift boot & knob did u get them new or? (sorry if noob question)

[Aleksi]

Thanks for the feedback ppl.

Tomorrow I'm planning on taking some nice clear pics of the car as it didn't work out too well yesterday.

The plans from here are to paint the grey plastic strips (in 2 weeks), tint the windows (nice and dark next week) and full exhaust (headers and all in 3 weeks time, through 999automotive).

After that, I'm unsure.. However, next Wednesday night I'm heading down to Willowbank with my brother (b16 also) and another friend of mine (XR5 turbo).

So anyone who wants to come along, we'll be there for sure.

.k., I got the gear knob and shift boot new off ebay US. It's an authentic Honda shift boot, but I doubt the gear knob is authentic.

[.k.]

cool thanks, keep up the good work =)

[Aleksi]

No problems

[teh_mechanic]

lookin good bro.mite head down to willowbank on wednesday to giv my eg a run

[kraiye]

front lip?

[Aleksi]

Sweet as teh_mechanic. Might see you there; I'll definitely be there.

Kraiye, i'm looking into that. As soon as I find one, i'll prob jus grab it and put it on.

[omgzilla]

Nice progress dude!

I've got a red Ek4 aswell and i just got a genuine SiR front lip for mine. It was $130 from Highway Honda (Underwood). They had to order it in, but it only took 3 days.

It's by far the best addition i've made. It really sets the front off!

Pic here: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1661073&postcount=2174

[Aleksi]

Oh nice! Thanks omgzilla. Will look into this as soon as I get some time next week.

You think I should get it painted also?

[98vtir]

nice build comin along dude, lookin good, . heres mine, not tryin to hijack your thread i just havent posted my ek before :P

[yellows2k]

that front lip looks like the normal vtir front lip. the price is about right tho.
what makes it an sir lip?

[02gzm]

A lil off topic, but aleks do you go to QUT at gardens point?

[omgzilla]

that front lip looks like the normal vtir front lip. the price is about right tho.
what makes it an sir lip?

Pretty sure it was an optional extra dude. Not sure exactly why but everyone refers to it as an 'SiR Lip'.

[vinnY]

afaik thats the optional access lip, the sir one usually sits under the bumper not overlapping

[omgzilla]

afaik thats the optional access lip, the sir one usually sits under the bumper not overlapping

The lip just bolts on underneath the front bumper cover, it barely overlaps... more so just (for lack of a better word) 'hugs' it.

[yellows2k]

what i meant was it is the same lip that was a factory option for the ek4 vtir, i just wanted to know why u call it the si-r lip,
anyway, the em1 lip is different again isnt it

[Aleksi]

Thanks again for the feedback.

02gzm, yea i do, i was in the same class as u last year.

[02gzm]

heh yea thought so

[Gio]

aleski whens next update?

A prefacelift lip wont fit a facelift will it?

[Deano_EK]

aleski whens next update?

A prefacelift lip wont fit a facelift will it?

Nope.

[Gio]

facelifted lips are so rare 2nd hand :(

[Aleksi]

I just need to take some better pics, which I haven't got around to doing yet. Hopefully Wednesday morning?

Next week is the painting, and end of this week tinting I hope.

[Gio]

sexay

[Aleksi]

Tinting got done ysesterday. Later today you will see better pics of the car ;)

T5 - mmmmm..

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[Leprechaun]

nice build comin along dude, lookin good, . heres mine, not tryin to hijack your thread i just havent posted my ek before :P

needs ctr headlights, diy!! lookz hot..

[02gzm]

wheels look hot man

[omgzilla]

What wheels are they? Lookin good!

[Aleksi]

Thanks peeps! hehe

16" rims (Viper) and 205/40 Toyo Proxe's

Wasn't too sure of them when I was looking at buying them, but when I saw them in the flesh and actually picked them up, I realised theyre a light wheel. And look good :D

[Aleksi]

Oh, and by the way, WILLOWBANK tonight :O

[dovla]

I'm there 4sure

[Aleksi]

PICS!!!

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[Gio]

omg i hate u and ur good find and ur money and ur car but not really

[Aleksi]

haha thanks gio...kinda =P

[EKVTIR-T]

Progressing well mate.The sideskirts need some armourall or similar though.
They look a bit faded

[Gio]

haha thanks gio...kinda =P


i love u i just want one :(

[rawr]

Just referring to a post i saw earlier on

It's referred to as an SiR lip because in other countries, mainly japan, our VTI-R's are named "SiR's" and the SiR lip is standard option

here our standard option is the Honda Access Lip, not the 'SiR lip'

[dovla]

Progressing well mate.The sideskirts need some armourall or similar though.
They look a bit faded

they got wax on them ATMfrom the cleaning that he did on it. They will get painted red

[kraiye]

definitely recommend diy type-r headlights to go with the black rims & tint. also ej8 front bumper with lip & face lift rear bumper. will look fkn hot when skirts/side moulds painted!!! :thumbsup:
coming along very nice :)

[Gio]

to put it simple ur car looks will look like the sex i can never get lol

[Aleksi]

hahah thanks gio

yeah, skirts and that look a bit faded and what not, but dropping the car off next tuesday for colour-coding, so will look clean as

[barefootbonzai]

looking good guys. you boys got your headers and exhaust on yet?

[Aleksi]

Thanx bfb! Vlad got his headers and exhaust done about 1 and half weeks ago. Sounds really good. 92kw atw now (up from 86)

Still waiting on mine to arrive though. They used the last Skunk2 exhaust on his, and waiting for the new shipment to arrive. They said hopefully next week or the week after.

[barefootbonzai]

sweet, that's a nice increase. should be a real treat to drive now!

[dovla]

oh it is bro. Love it. If you don't see it in the next couple of days, i'll show it to you on the big cruise that's comin up. You still going to that?

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

WOW

I take my hat off to you

The car looks fantastic and has been somewhat completed so quickly and must be a treat to drive :)

Keep us posted mate :)

[98vtir]

when i bought my vti-r i had a dyno print out from 2004. 95kw at the wheels and thats a stock b16a2. HKS box filter and tien coilovers are the only mods

[barefootbonzai]

when i bought my vti-r i had a dyno print out from 2004. 95kw at the wheels and thats a stock b16a2. HKS box filter and tien coilovers are the only mods

and your point is? every dyno reads differently, and should only be used as a tuning tool.

[02gzm]

The regular brissy meet up is on sunday arvo at mt cootha at 5. Should come for a drive and show it off a bit

[Aleksi]

SHOGUNOVDDRK, thanks heaps for that mate. Will definitely keep you posted

98vtir, that's a pretty good outcome, 95kw atw. I'm so proud of you :o FYI, quarter mile will tell you how fast your 95kw atw car is.

02gzm, thanks for that. I actually may pop up there tomorrow for a bit.

[98vtir]

and your point is? every dyno reads differently, and should only be used as a tuning tool.

lol no point really, I was just putting it out there to get some feedback. As I saw in Aleksi's post his is up from 86 to 92 from putting headers and exhaust on so I was wondering why mines higher and is basically stock.

Aleksi - I haven't taken it down the qtr mile yet but really want too. I'll drag my mate out to willowbank one night with his S13 RB20 conversion cause were curious what that runs aswell

[delsol9000rpms]

every dyno is diffrent 98vtir mate... i think that the dyno you put your STOCK b16a on reads high... 95kw stock with a panel filter is not correct.. high 80's sounds more like it..

[Alexx]

Was good to see this car at the meet tonight, looks great

Well done mate

[Aleksi]

Thanks Alexx. Popped up there for a little bit just to see what's going on.

Will have photos up this week after the colour-coding is done.

[Gio]

now plz :)

[Aleksi]

lol Friday I'm told

[hisoka]

this is very cool build up mate~ good on ya

[ek4-guy]

Thanks Alexx. Popped up there for a little bit just to see what's going on.

Will have photos up this week after the colour-coding is done.

i thought that was your car i seen on sunday looks different in real life but i didn't really get to look at it

[Aleksi]

thanks hisoka

ek4-guy, yea i was there for a little bit only. Car was filthy, needs a wash.

Picking it up today, so will put some pics up.........may be, as cruise is only a week away :P

[kraiye]

it's fri... where's the pics :p


looking forward to meeting u guys and seein the cars next sun seein as haven't been able to make the regular meets.

[Aleksi]

lol today, i promise! lol

[Aleksi]

PQ point wanted!!

Need to put some parts up for sale, so if anyone is kind enough to give me a point, I'd appreciate it.

[innozent]

it's mon... where's the pics


looking forward to meeting u guys and seein the cars next sun seein as haven't been able to make the regular meets.

[Aleksi]

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[vinnY]

noice dude :thumbsup:
i think its time to colour code my own side mouldings and skirts

any pics of the rear? did you end up getting rid of the rear wing?

[dovla]

Love it. It's almost as good as mine bro. lol looks awsome without the rear wing.

[hisoka]

did we have a "comparison" on logan road about 2 weeks ago mate ?

[Aleksi]

Yeah, I did get rid of the rear wing. Will put some pics up of the rear tomorrow (Im hoping). I ended up buying the body plugs from supercheap.

Looks good temporarily IMO

hisoka, not sure...lol...may be

Im on northside, so unless I was down there for something....

[Deano_EK]

car looks awesome mate, come a long way in a very short period of time. Cant wait to get my all my mouldings colour coded again ( person that owned the car before me tried himself, the quality is about as good as getting a kid do to it with a texter ) and also to get rid of my horrid mid spoiler.

[Aleksi]

Thanks Deano, it has been a fairly quick process..when it goes to plan

All im waiting for now is exhaust to arrive

[hisoka]

get some spoon copy mirrors and paint them red bro, will look awsome

[Gio]

nice aleksi im coming to the cruise with daryl on july 1st so ill come say hi

[02gzm]

Looks hot man. U planning on gettin lips?

[Aleksi]

Pic of rear:

http://image-cache.boostcruising.com/database/members/files/Aleksi20080527122115pslfile1.jpg (http://image-cache.boostcruising.com/members/showimage.php?dbpic=31236)

Looking forward to catching up with you guys this weekend

02gzm, yea man, I think I might get a lip on the front, may be this week..?

[ek4-guy]

why do some ek4 have that stupid mid wing? mine didn't have one was it an option

[Aleksi]

I have no idea, if it was an option, i don't know why anyone would get it...However, that was 10 years ago..?

May be it was an option on later models, and not on earlier models?

[Deano_EK]

Mines a built late 95 but classed as a 96 and its still got one?

[Aleksi]

Yeah, mine is a '95 build, but classified as '96 too.

[markoJEK1]

why do some ek4 have that stupid mid wing? mine didn't have one was it an option

Yes Darryl, it was a factory option, was upto the customer to pay extra if they wanted it :thumbsup:

[Aleksi]

Thanks marko.

Oh, I went and got one of those front lips from Honda (same as omgzilla (thanks for the info mate)) this afternoon. Will put some pics up in the morning.

[ek4-guy]

Good work i got one last week, You going to have it painted since you had your side skirts painted.

mine suits my black side skirts so i will be leaving mine black

[Aleksi]

Yea, I think I'll get it painted this week, hopefully.

[Aleksi]

What a difference:

http://image-cache.boostcruising.com/database/members/files/Aleksi20080528120654pslfile1.jpg (http://image-cache.boostcruising.com/members/showimage.php?dbpic=31244)
http://image-cache.boostcruising.com/database/members/files/Aleksi20080528120644pslfile1.jpg (http://image-cache.boostcruising.com/members/showimage.php?dbpic=31243)

And being painted this week, before the cruise ;) Oh yeah

[vinnY]

looking good, can't beat oem fitment :thumbsup:

[Aleksi]

Question: Do I get the lip painted or leave it?

I'm leaning more towards leaving it.

http://image-cache.boostcruising.com/database/members/files/Aleksi20080528120644pslfile1.jpg (http://image-cache.boostcruising.com/members/showimage.php?dbpic=31243)

[Alexx]

leave it for sure. i think the car will have a little too much red if it gets colour coded aswell. It matches the colour of the plates and wheels as it is now.

get yourself a ctr grille and headlights (you can diy them both) and i reckon the car will be complete visually

[Gio]

yeah i agree with alex, leave it that colour.

[IEVAQ8]

leave the lip black.....i like it

[ek4-guy]

I'd paint it now that you done the side skirts

Actually if i was you i'd get rid of those side skirts and go back to black ones so you can leave the lip black

[Aleksi]

Thanks guys. Actually, I just DIY'd the front grill on the weekend. I had to cut out the Honda badge (black plastic area) and fit the mesh. I'll post some pics up to show, as soon as weather is better.

ek4-guy, thanks for your opinion, but I just paid to get the moulds and skirts painted. I didn't like the black look, but I think the lip stands out. In a good way.

[innozent]

should take off the mould and fill it with filler before painting the whole bar

[Gio]

i like it standing out the way it is

[Aleksi]

Thanks for the feedback every1. Will be leaving the lip black, and doing the headlights this weekend sometime.

[Gio]

are u parting out?

[lukecivic]

great looking ek!
deffinately leave the lip black, i just bought the same lip for my red ej8 and im leaving it black...glad i could sort of see what it is going to look like :)

wish i could buy your wheels :(

[Aleksi]

Gio, what do you need?

luke, thanks for the feedback. yeah, lip fits perfectly. No need to take the front bar off at all. just make sure you have enough space under the front to get the screws in.

[Gio]

Gio, what do you need?

luke, thanks for the feedback. yeah, lip fits perfectly. No need to take the front bar off at all. just make sure you have enough space under the front to get the screws in.


Lol man i was just being a tool.

Looking good bro, im expecting my lips next week :)

[TCP]

next should be grill =p

[Aleksi]

Ok, as the previous owner just left the car sitting in the sun on the side of the street (for about 6months), some of the left hand side of the car is a little oxidized. I tried to buff it out, but no luck.

So, I'm getting the left guard, mirror, bonnet and grill painted next week.

For a damn good price too ;)

[luzinit]

leave the lip
my car looks very close to yours. i might have pics still up in the appearance gallery of when i painted my lip.. didn't like how it looked! so i painted it black again. top job mate, car looks great

[Aleksi]

thanks luzinit.

yeah, definitely leaving the lip black.

[EK1.6LCIV]

Very nice build so far, looking forward to more pics after your paint job, way to go

[kraiye]

Ok, as the previous owner just left the car sitting in the sun on the side of the street (for about 6months), some of the left hand side of the car is a little oxidized. I tried to buff it out, but no luck.

So, I'm getting the left guard, mirror, bonnet and grill painted next week.

For a damn good price too ;)

can i bring my bumper along too to be painted white?
lol
my flatemate apparently "knows a guy" & he did the shittest job i ever seen!
completely unprofessional. has many runs and a patch where u can see the black plastic underneath.
wanker
hehe

[Aleksi]

lol

Definitely have to stay away from anyone who isn't qualified. lol

Fogarty bodyworks at Geebung is the place I've been going to for the last 5 years, and they're always best on price, time and quality is really good.

I was actually really surprised when he quoted me to paint bonnet, grill, left guard and mirror. I was expecting double that.

[mrwillz]

leave the lip black.....i like it

or gloss black
like tOE's one i've seen

[Aleksi]

Ok, so I got my car back this morning, and it looks really good. Excellent actually.

Ill take some pics tomorrow if the weather doesn't turn worse.