My Civic - From begining to end....

Twista616 said:
Nothing like a turbocharged SOHC...why not invest in a B16 or B18 DOCH granted they have a higher comp. ratio but you have still put down some numbers with them...Lovefab makes nice stuff...ahh I remember the import days for me...had a boosted T3/T4 B18c Integra GSR...loved every second of it!!



How is your car holding up?
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I was going to do a H22 swap (have a motor in my basement) but really its not in sync with my original goal for the car. I wanted a car that was very streetable, not so much concerned with high hp. I would love to do a b series swap as well but for the price the d series can't be beat. I have a block that I got for basically free (just had to put in a new motor on a friends car) and parts are a dime a dozen.



Overall the car is holding up really well. 2 years now (one of those it was daily driven). Car has been autocrossed and been to the drag strip hundreds of times. Its also hammered on pretty good everytime I drive it :nervous2: . No one around here really believes that it still runs. *Knock on wood*



nmxdaven said:
Omg, a tastefully done civic. And you didn't say "dog" "hella" or "homie" in the whole post. I think a first for a civic owner. Very nice work and tastefully done car! Its refreshing to see owners like yourself.
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Yeah there are a few of us that try to keep it classy. It sucks that so many have ruined the image of the Honda community. There are some really classy cars out there that get overshadowed by the Fast and Furious wanna-bees.
 
Civicman86- Heh heh, your "before" shot of the engine compartment isn't that far from some people's "after" shots :D That's a good starting point at the very least.
 
Detail Update: PC showed up in the mail today, thanks Mr. Vic. Now its time to order the pads, polish, sealant and some nice wax.



Update: I bought some of the Meguiars PlastX. I'm planning on applying some to my headlights tomorrow and see if I can polish them out a bit. I also ordered some Plexus that might help as well.



Stiff: I want to do a engine tuck, maybe over the winter if I get time. If I do a tuck I want to do a full tuck which will require alot of time in lengthening all the wires.
 
Speaking impressive SOHC engines, I have 3! 4.7 Dakota, 2.2 Daytona, and 2.5 LeBaron. Both cars are turbo, and my truck is just cammed with computer. My Daytona is in the works for 400whp, and the LeBaron is 1 of 250 so it's staying stock! I have pics on my MySpace, my extention is bworts.



This is deffinately a nice looking Honda. I'de like to see it finished up!
 
UPDATE: I order some more products this morning.



Opti-Seal

S100 (it was cheap and I figured I would try it)

Collinite (going to use on my DD, depending on how it looks I might even use it on my civic).



I also went up to autozone a couple nights ago and got some of the meg plastx. I used some on one of my healights last night and it worked really well!!



All I need now is to get my Menzerna polish and some pads and it will be go time. I need to save some more money though. Have to make sure I have money for the GF's Xmas presents lol.



Stratous: I will check out your myspace next time I'm on there. Sounds like fun group of cars you have.
 
Civicman86 said:
UPDATE: I order some more products this morning.



Opti-Seal

S100 (it was cheap and I figured I would try it)

Collinite (going to use on my DD, depending on how it looks I might even use it on my civic).



I also went up to autozone a couple nights ago and got some of the meg plastx. I used some on one of my healights last night and it worked really well!!



All I need now is to get my Menzerna polish and some pads and it will be go time. I need to save some more money though. Have to make sure I have money for the GF's Xmas presents lol.



Stratous: I will check out your myspace next time I'm on there. Sounds like fun group of cars you have.
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On silver, I dont think you will see a difference between S100 and collinite.



Collinite is one of my favorite detailing products period. It protecs like armor, and lasts longer than any other carnauba I have used.
 
Update 12/7/07



I received my Prima Amigo (polish) an Prima Epic (wax) today. Just another brand I would like to try out. Maybe I will use it on my girlfriends car.



I'm going to have to much products/polish's and not enough cars to try them on lol. I have a feeling ill end up using only one brand though....menzerna
 
Wolfgang sealant is on the way to my house. I think I am gong to order some pads and pad cleaner tomorrow. Then order some Menzerna and its game time baby :)
 
My car is in the 250whp range (its rated at 110 at the crank stock lol).



Detail Update:



I just ordered some pads and danase pad cleaner. I got 2 Orange, 1 green, 2 White, and 1 blue pad.



All I need is some menzerna. Might have to wait till the new year to get it though :(
 
Well quick update:



I received my pads and ordered some menz 106ff and SIP. Guy won't be able to ship them out till the new years so now I just sit and wait.



I wish I was out in the garage polishing right now :-x
 
ron231 said:
On silver, I dont think you will see a difference between S100 and collinite..
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Noting that I'm a big fan of Collinite....I quit using 476S on the silver A8 during the winter as it just didn't look as nice as #16 (which is mighty similar to P21s). Never know just how it'll look (to *you*) until you try.
 
well Im using OS & s100 on the silver car.



Collinite on my accord (a dark green color, almost black). The accord I'm not so much worried about the looks as the car is really really beat up. I just need a decent look and good protection.
 
WOOHOO!!!



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I'm going to try to get my car cleaned up and prepped for polishing tomorrow!!!!



Thanks to danponjican for the quick shipping!!! Thanks again bud!!!



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alright I polished half my hood tonight. Here are some pics....



Before...

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After...

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Need to get a CF hood...Mine is all dented up (see the light reflection that is "bent"). This picture is with OS and S100

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I'm still having poblems with water spots etching. Is it normal to not be able to get rid of them? I can really tell a difference though.



Also it seems like either I'm not using enough product or its breaking down really quick. Most of the time it seemed like it was gone as soon as I spread it. Maye its because I was working on a light colored car??
 
It is def. harder to remove rain marks depending on how long they been there. Sometimes wetsanding need to be done or sometime you just have to live with it.
 
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