The car is a 97 Civic DX HB with a D16Y7 auto trans
I bought it off my neighbor who moved out and needed cash more than an extra car. I took it off his hands for $1500!
I've always been a domestic car guy and my brother has always been an import guy (save for one 98 Neon r/t he had back in the day) so I figured for the price i'd get it fixed up, make it a double duty car and have some fun with it. But apparently the previous owner only put oil and gas in it so it needed a major tune up. Replaced plugs, wires, cap and rotor, O2 sensors, ALL fluids, rad hoses, fuel filter, battery terminals, upgraded grounds...
The car came with an Apex CB exhaust and an AEM CAI, a good start. Also about 50lbs. of dog hair! Here's some pics:
Came with 14" steelies and caps. got these 13's from a friend and painted them bronze.
Discovered a cracked manifold when changing O2 sensors. Replaced with a header from Megan. Bolted right up to the Apex exhaust with no leaks. Cheap and it works - with it, the smaller diameter tires and tune-up it ran over a second quicker at the local dragway than when I got it .
Original miles after a week of owning it. Great for a 10 year old car.
Stowaway in the hatch.
Stripping out the doghair infested interior.
For now it will have to be a daily driver until I get some funds together for a B-series swap early next year. I have new seats coming in and carpet. I've had all the suspension bushings replaced and threw on some KYB struts for now until I settle on a coilover set-up to match with with the new engine output. Needs paint.
Anyone using this? DG Industries Chasis Strengthening System:
Have a few other things too, I'll get some more pics up later.
Questions, comments, suggestions, and f-yous all appreciated!
Also since I'm a noob here please forgive if this is posted in the wrong section.
-new pics added-
Parts to go on soon:
Yonaka seats, basically Type R Recaro knockoffs, waiting for Sparco brackets to mount them.
Konig Kolors 15x7 with Kumho Ecsta AST 205/50/15 tires.
Beefy!
Will add more as progress continues...