- Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:20 am
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I was a massive lurker on these forums for a while whilst i weighed up the pro's and con's of buying a Honda.
My previous car's were VW's i loved the whole "DUB" scene. But couldn't bare the repair costs everytime the thing went up the creek. It was burning a serious whole in a shallow pocket of a 19 year old. So enough was enough and i chopped it in.
VW
Next came the transfer from Das Auto to JDM. Bought myself a Glanza replica, as i didn't want to buy a turbo V and insure it as a 1.3 non-turbo. If i ever killed someone, i would be mortified. I LOVED the thing. 1.3 16v DOHC was a little rocket ship and i stripped it, throwing in some seriously light D2's...Weighed in at 820kg.. POWER TO WEIGHT!
Glanza Replica
Then the VTEC virus infected me after a insanity ride in a DC5 re-mapped.
At the time, there was lots of different Honda's around my area. 2 DC5's, about 8 modifed EP3's,a slammed CRX, EK-K20..
But slowly they died out leaving around 4 EP3's which where all really nice. I saw noticing them more often and thought i wonder what the Insurance is like on them. Turns out wasn't overlly bad for a 20 year old. £2300.
I ended up picking up a banged up Milano Red.
Facelift
81,000 Mileage, FSH up to 72k.
Severse paint fade
Scratches and dents all around
K&N Typhoon Induction Kit
Magnex Full Oval Exhaust System
TEIN Superstreet coillovers + upgradded top mounts with reciept. (£1,350 fitted.. )
So the spec wasn't too bad.. just the bodywork was a heap. The guy was USELESS at t-cuting. up for £3,100 but we took one look and said it needs a re-spray mate. I'll give you £2100 take it or leave it. Well, he moaned and groaned and then agreed.
It does'nt look too bad. But belive me it was neglected on bodywork for atleast 2 years..(It looks really red in these shots but its not!)
Laquer peel all over bumper..
As you can see it need'ed severe TLC & lots of love.. luckily i was in love with the thing.
The weather started to pickup and i gave it a full clean, polish and hoover. I have a AutoGlym bag of goodies my GF bought me. (No i wont post boob pics :spamsign: )
About a month after owning i noticing coming down through gear in high RPM was literally impossible. It wouldnt engage into a single gear until i was almost at a standstill. Further inspectin from my mechanic - Clutch. So this was replaced for a OEM one. As im not planning on serious power for another year or so. This improved the car so much, i didnt realise how rough and dog like it was until the clutch was changed!
Next up i decided it needs some lows so it was time to fit my 40mm springs i bought the first week i owned. I pulled up at a friends and he said "You know what, it looks awfully low" and i thought it does have a really hard ride..
It was ass down.. then we realised it was rolling on TEIN Superstreet Coilovers & Added Top Mounts!! BONUS. So jacked it up and wound the coilovers dont on the fronts to compensate. But we could only get a few turns. They've seized, so i need to get them un-seized for more lows.
My friends EP3 which is now at a new home, was absolutely gorgeous loved the thing!
So, it has some gastly induction kit on it which looks completely awful and was ruining the appearance of the engine bay. So i searched around an bought a K&N Typhoon of a friend who just gone for a AEM V2. I know its bad for heat soak and all, but it was cheap and new they are reaonsably expensive..
At the same time i decided to do a HID upgrade, had them on all my cars and would never not want them, so they had to be done..Visibility is superb. Aimed as low as they can go, just in case the dazzle but still not been flashed by anyone! [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]
HID's
By this time i was getting fed up of the rough bodywork and the sarcy comments people were saying, so a months saving and it was booked in for a full re-spray. You never realise how many imperfections a car has until it's in a bodyshop being rubbed down! - Look for yourself!
After about 2 weeks i was getting impatient with excitment, i need'ed it back and i was absolutely desperate to see the results. I rang them and they said i can come and see it, its currently baking in the oven drying for the next few days..
I was amazed at how goergeous Milano really is when fresh!
I was chuffed at how well the painwork came out.. Literally was having a minor excitment wee whilst i driving CAREFULLY home.. Was smiling ear to ear..
So i'd had my re-spray and things were tight after that, had some hefty debts i need'ed clearing so i put the civic on hold.. But not for long! Next up was to spray the wheels Championship White to finish the colour off..I couldn't afford a professionally sand blast, and spray but i have a friend who is awfully handy with his compressor, so i bought the materials and he said he'd do it for £20.. I couldnt grumble with 2 holidays coming up this year, but i will get them re-done end of the year time!
End result turned out to be ALOT better quality than i predicted. The odd blemish here and there, nothing like a Pro, but not a bad attempt. Even up close they look professional its only when you really get down and look for the marks your see them!
This is now my favourite picture of my car!
But i was awaiting postage from eBay for my new Honda wheel decals and also my new Type-R side skirt stickers as i was running with "Meister" for some random reason since the re-spray i was too lazy to buy them i guess...But after the Honda decals were on the wheels it emphasised the red/white and sets them off! in my opinion.. Just need some D2 red wheek nuts now i think!
So that's it up until today..Future plans are for Mugen Rear spoiler/carbon.. black wrapped roof and a carbon bonnet.
Thoughts and opinions!?
My previous car's were VW's i loved the whole "DUB" scene. But couldn't bare the repair costs everytime the thing went up the creek. It was burning a serious whole in a shallow pocket of a 19 year old. So enough was enough and i chopped it in.
VW
Next came the transfer from Das Auto to JDM. Bought myself a Glanza replica, as i didn't want to buy a turbo V and insure it as a 1.3 non-turbo. If i ever killed someone, i would be mortified. I LOVED the thing. 1.3 16v DOHC was a little rocket ship and i stripped it, throwing in some seriously light D2's...Weighed in at 820kg.. POWER TO WEIGHT!
Glanza Replica
Then the VTEC virus infected me after a insanity ride in a DC5 re-mapped.
At the time, there was lots of different Honda's around my area. 2 DC5's, about 8 modifed EP3's,a slammed CRX, EK-K20..
But slowly they died out leaving around 4 EP3's which where all really nice. I saw noticing them more often and thought i wonder what the Insurance is like on them. Turns out wasn't overlly bad for a 20 year old. £2300.
I ended up picking up a banged up Milano Red.
Facelift
81,000 Mileage, FSH up to 72k.
Severse paint fade
Scratches and dents all around
K&N Typhoon Induction Kit
Magnex Full Oval Exhaust System
TEIN Superstreet coillovers + upgradded top mounts with reciept. (£1,350 fitted..
)So the spec wasn't too bad.. just the bodywork was a heap. The guy was USELESS at t-cuting. up for £3,100 but we took one look and said it needs a re-spray mate. I'll give you £2100 take it or leave it. Well, he moaned and groaned and then agreed.
It does'nt look too bad. But belive me it was neglected on bodywork for atleast 2 years..(It looks really red in these shots but its not!)
Laquer peel all over bumper..
As you can see it need'ed severe TLC & lots of love.. luckily i was in love with the thing.
The weather started to pickup and i gave it a full clean, polish and hoover. I have a AutoGlym bag of goodies my GF bought me. (No i wont post boob pics :spamsign: )
About a month after owning i noticing coming down through gear in high RPM was literally impossible. It wouldnt engage into a single gear until i was almost at a standstill. Further inspectin from my mechanic - Clutch. So this was replaced for a OEM one. As im not planning on serious power for another year or so. This improved the car so much, i didnt realise how rough and dog like it was until the clutch was changed!
Next up i decided it needs some lows so it was time to fit my 40mm springs i bought the first week i owned. I pulled up at a friends and he said "You know what, it looks awfully low" and i thought it does have a really hard ride..
It was ass down.. then we realised it was rolling on TEIN Superstreet Coilovers & Added Top Mounts!! BONUS. So jacked it up and wound the coilovers dont on the fronts to compensate. But we could only get a few turns. They've seized, so i need to get them un-seized for more lows.
My friends EP3 which is now at a new home, was absolutely gorgeous loved the thing!
So, it has some gastly induction kit on it which looks completely awful and was ruining the appearance of the engine bay. So i searched around an bought a K&N Typhoon of a friend who just gone for a AEM V2. I know its bad for heat soak and all, but it was cheap and new they are reaonsably expensive..
At the same time i decided to do a HID upgrade, had them on all my cars and would never not want them, so they had to be done..Visibility is superb. Aimed as low as they can go, just in case the dazzle but still not been flashed by anyone! [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]
HID's
By this time i was getting fed up of the rough bodywork and the sarcy comments people were saying, so a months saving and it was booked in for a full re-spray. You never realise how many imperfections a car has until it's in a bodyshop being rubbed down! - Look for yourself!
After about 2 weeks i was getting impatient with excitment, i need'ed it back and i was absolutely desperate to see the results. I rang them and they said i can come and see it, its currently baking in the oven drying for the next few days..
I was amazed at how goergeous Milano really is when fresh!
I was chuffed at how well the painwork came out.. Literally was having a minor excitment wee whilst i driving CAREFULLY home.. Was smiling ear to ear..
So i'd had my re-spray and things were tight after that, had some hefty debts i need'ed clearing so i put the civic on hold.. But not for long! Next up was to spray the wheels Championship White to finish the colour off..I couldn't afford a professionally sand blast, and spray but i have a friend who is awfully handy with his compressor, so i bought the materials and he said he'd do it for £20.. I couldnt grumble with 2 holidays coming up this year, but i will get them re-done end of the year time!
End result turned out to be ALOT better quality than i predicted. The odd blemish here and there, nothing like a Pro, but not a bad attempt. Even up close they look professional its only when you really get down and look for the marks your see them!
This is now my favourite picture of my car!
But i was awaiting postage from eBay for my new Honda wheel decals and also my new Type-R side skirt stickers as i was running with "Meister" for some random reason since the re-spray i was too lazy to buy them i guess...But after the Honda decals were on the wheels it emphasised the red/white and sets them off! in my opinion.. Just need some D2 red wheek nuts now i think!
So that's it up until today..Future plans are for Mugen Rear spoiler/carbon.. black wrapped roof and a carbon bonnet.
Thoughts and opinions!?
Last edited by Zeldoz on Wed Aug 28, 2013 3:20 pm, edited 14 times in total.
