My 1996 Honda Civic build

Nashville · 09-21-2020, 07:42 PM

Slowing down a bit because I'm waiting on parts. Like always. But I got some cool goodies in

Bradley85 · 09-21-2020, 10:42 PM

What are the characteristics of the Honda Civic? I don't know this type of car yet.

Nashville · 09-22-2020, 02:32 PM

New work bench! Super pumped

Moflow · 09-22-2020, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradley85

What are the characteristics of the Honda Civic? I don't know this type of car yet.

They're super light and very direct feeling. Kind of like a FWD economy car version of a Mazda Miata. They feel like they're going fast even when they're not going fast and you can jump in and just immediately drive them at the limit because its so easy to feel everything.

They also respond well to modifications and have a reputation as being easy to work on.

The downside is that they're really not fast even if you do a ton of work. But they will FEEL fast with a crazy high redline!

Nashville · 10-09-2020, 11:45 AM

So I hit a wall in the build. Found a stripped bolt on the manifold and now it's at the machine shop getting fixed.

Here's some pics to update.

henrylee · 10-09-2020, 03:47 PM

Keep it up!

Nashville · 10-13-2020, 10:40 AM

Re did my list and updated it. Good to have the left side bigger than the others! Progress!

j0oftheworld · 10-13-2020, 11:02 AM

JDM goodness here!
Have you heard of "Jesse Street" ?
I get all my parts from Japan from him.

Nashville · 10-13-2020, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by j0oftheworld

JDM goodness here!
Have you heard of "Jesse Street" ?
I get all my parts from Japan from him.

I have not. What's his website

rcracin · 10-13-2020, 11:54 AM

Ugh from this thread and my good friend just picked up an EM1 shell and is going K series, you guys are making me wanna build another Honda!

j0oftheworld · 10-14-2020, 04:16 PM

https://jessestreeter.com/

In a nutshell he's located in Osaka Japan and has accounts with all the major part companies and also can order through Japan's version of eBay up garage etc.. once he orders the part for you it's shipped to him and they make sure the packaging is secure or combine parts in one shipping order for you. For that he charges 10%. Then he'll send you multiple shipping quotes. For reference I had a carbon hood ordered from J's racing which cost me wholesale plus his 10% and I had it shipped to my house in 22 hours and it was still $300 cheaper than if I ordered it from anyone's stateside. Plus I got it made/shipped in less than half the time a US retailer would get it to be in a container. 👍👍 He maintains a low key to not jeopardize his relationships with the manufacturers since he's undercutting retailers. Web/insta/Google.. He's the JDM Jesus! 👌👌

Nashville · 10-14-2020, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by j0oftheworld

https://jessestreeter.com/

In a nutshell he's located in Osaka Japan and has accounts with all the major part companies and also can order through Japan's version of eBay up garage etc.. once he orders the part for you it's shipped to him and they make sure the packaging is secure or combine parts in one shipping order for you. For that he charges 10%. Then he'll send you multiple shipping quotes. For reference I had a carbon hood ordered from J's racing which cost me wholesale plus his 10% and I had it shipped to my house in 22 hours and it was still $300 cheaper than if I ordered it from anyone's stateside. Plus I got it made/shipped in less than half the time a US retailer would get it to be in a container. 👍👍 He maintains a low key to not jeopardize his relationships with the manufacturers since he's undercutting retailers. Web/insta/Google.. He's the JDM Jesus! 👌👌

Damn dude thanks for this! I'm always on the hunt for some good deals and the super rare! I appreciate you!

jeegunkim · 10-15-2020, 08:48 PM

This is dope man, I love the EK. Staying true with B-series too, that's nice to see. Would've figured you'd put in a K20. Can't wait to see it done!

Nashville · 10-20-2020, 04:17 PM

Wife got me the steering wheel I've had my eye on for my birthday!

//Melon · 10-20-2020, 07:08 PM

Holy shit. I'm so sub'd to this.
I had a '96 EX Sedan, while it wasn't long for this world, I loved it. My brother had a 97 Hatch base D16, manual everything, was 10/10.

//Melon · 10-20-2020, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nashville

Wife got me the steering wheel I've had my eye on for my birthday!

I had a Monte Carlo on my C5 Corvette. Excellent choice.

D Griff · 10-20-2020, 07:58 PM

Love the build, man! I had a '97 coupe for years, never did a motor swap but did all of the suspension work, made it look nice, autoxed it.

I also had that steering wheel in an NA Miata and currently in my Corvette, great stuff!

Can't wait to see how this turns out.

Nashville · 10-29-2020, 09:33 PM

Got everything ready for the engine to go in. Ordered more body parts to get ready for paint. Unfortunately the fenders have been discontinued so I have to find a mint set. Cheers!

These are just random pics with the new phone

eluded · 10-30-2020, 04:25 AM

This is awesome

Subiemmer · 10-30-2020, 08:16 AM

waiting for the final outcome. good job!

Nashville · 10-30-2020, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Subiemmer

waiting for the final outcome. good job!

You and me both!

i feel like i have so much going on and i know it looks like its far away from completion - but now im just on the hunt for a good body shop that i can trust to not rip me off on a quality paint job in nashville.

ill have the engine in on sunday and that will give me a better understanding of what i lack.

eluded · 10-31-2020, 04:07 AM

What motor in the civic beast ?

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Nashville BMW Sales 1102 Rep 449 Posts Drives: G20 Msport, 1996 Civic DX Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Nashville, Tn iTrader: (0)	Re did my list and updated it. Good to have the left side bigger than the others! Progress! Attached Images __________________ G20, but I love my Honda
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j0oftheworld Private First Class 111 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 01 S2k, 20 M2C Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: PHX, AZ iTrader: (1)	https://jessestreeter.com/ In a nutshell he's located in Osaka Japan and has accounts with all the major part companies and also can order through Japan's version of eBay up garage etc.. once he orders the part for you it's shipped to him and they make sure the packaging is secure or combine parts in one shipping order for you. For that he charges 10%. Then he'll send you multiple shipping quotes. For reference I had a carbon hood ordered from J's racing which cost me wholesale plus his 10% and I had it shipped to my house in 22 hours and it was still $300 cheaper than if I ordered it from anyone's stateside. Plus I got it made/shipped in less than half the time a US retailer would get it to be in a container. 👍👍 He maintains a low key to not jeopardize his relationships with the manufacturers since he's undercutting retailers. Web/insta/Google.. He's the JDM Jesus! 👌👌
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Nashville BMW Sales 1102 Rep 449 Posts Drives: G20 Msport, 1996 Civic DX Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Nashville, Tn iTrader: (0)	Got everything ready for the engine to go in. Ordered more body parts to get ready for paint. Unfortunately the fenders have been discontinued so I have to find a mint set. Cheers! These are just random pics with the new phone Attached Images __________________ G20, but I love my Honda
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