Samuel Kidney
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- Joined
- Dec 17, 2016
- Messages
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- Car(s)
- Phoenix Yellow EK9 - 1996 DC2 Type R - EG6 SiR2
Been a while since Ive used a forum!
Used Civic life frequently back in the day, then Honda Karma but never gelled with its layout.
A thread to follow/document the process of restoration/upkeep of the small Japanese import quartet I've managed to amass over the last two years.
- Genuine Y56 EK9. Bought as a bare shell with a few interior trims/carpet remaining, this is very much a longer term restoration that gathers parts as and when they become available. It has remained relatively untouched in my ownership. So far I've acquired a 5 stud hub swap, EK9 shocks and springs, rear bumper, oem spoiler, DC2 front subframe/rack/arms/arb, OEM rear LCAs and an OEM rear ARB. Hopefully get the thing sat on its wheels for the first time in years in the coming months in preparation to send to paint.
- 1993 Civic EG6 SiR2. Purchased as a rolling shell again, I now have 99% of the parts to make this a complete car again once the final steps have been completed to allow it to go in for paint. Built B18C (12.5:1, skunk2 rods, wiseco pistons over bored 1mm, Brian crower stage 2 cams, supertech valves, skunk2 pro series valve springs, Jenvey ITBS and 450cc injectors) short ratio box (MFactory FD/GearX straight cut gearset and MFactory plated LSD) should make for a little ripper.
- 1996 Champ white Integra DC2 Type R. Bought as complete car minus running gear, I've K swapped it using a K20A2, M Factory LSD and the usual bolt ons making 238bhp. Has seen reliable service for coming up to a year and a half now.
- 1996 Red Integra DC2 Type R. This caused a bit of a stir... purchased through Mathewsons Auction house I paid well beyond what I was willing to spend but thankfully I feel the gamble has paid off. It will be returned to a more OEM appearance with a fresh re-spray, perhaps with a few subtle yet tasteful modifications. I love my K Swap DC2 dearly but its never properly "felt" like a DC2. Id been searching for another one with its original B18C to have along side it, this offers just that and being factory red just strikes as being that little bit different. Eagerly awaiting the chance to get started on returning it to the condition it deserves to be in.
- And lastly, a 1997 Civic Coupe track car.
I've had a bit of thing for coupes for a long while now, this being my third. Fully caged, lexan windows all round and extensively lightened, it will be fitted with a built K24A3, using my old short box comprising of an M Factory 5.8FD, Spoon 1.5w plated LSD and JDM 4th 5th and 6th gears. It serves as a replacement shell to my old K20 civic coupe track car that unfortunately requires too much work to render the shell a viable option to send for a roll cage fitting.
I'll update with photos shortly.
Used Civic life frequently back in the day, then Honda Karma but never gelled with its layout.
A thread to follow/document the process of restoration/upkeep of the small Japanese import quartet I've managed to amass over the last two years.
- Genuine Y56 EK9. Bought as a bare shell with a few interior trims/carpet remaining, this is very much a longer term restoration that gathers parts as and when they become available. It has remained relatively untouched in my ownership. So far I've acquired a 5 stud hub swap, EK9 shocks and springs, rear bumper, oem spoiler, DC2 front subframe/rack/arms/arb, OEM rear LCAs and an OEM rear ARB. Hopefully get the thing sat on its wheels for the first time in years in the coming months in preparation to send to paint.
- 1993 Civic EG6 SiR2. Purchased as a rolling shell again, I now have 99% of the parts to make this a complete car again once the final steps have been completed to allow it to go in for paint. Built B18C (12.5:1, skunk2 rods, wiseco pistons over bored 1mm, Brian crower stage 2 cams, supertech valves, skunk2 pro series valve springs, Jenvey ITBS and 450cc injectors) short ratio box (MFactory FD/GearX straight cut gearset and MFactory plated LSD) should make for a little ripper.
- 1996 Champ white Integra DC2 Type R. Bought as complete car minus running gear, I've K swapped it using a K20A2, M Factory LSD and the usual bolt ons making 238bhp. Has seen reliable service for coming up to a year and a half now.
- 1996 Red Integra DC2 Type R. This caused a bit of a stir... purchased through Mathewsons Auction house I paid well beyond what I was willing to spend but thankfully I feel the gamble has paid off. It will be returned to a more OEM appearance with a fresh re-spray, perhaps with a few subtle yet tasteful modifications. I love my K Swap DC2 dearly but its never properly "felt" like a DC2. Id been searching for another one with its original B18C to have along side it, this offers just that and being factory red just strikes as being that little bit different. Eagerly awaiting the chance to get started on returning it to the condition it deserves to be in.
- And lastly, a 1997 Civic Coupe track car.
I've had a bit of thing for coupes for a long while now, this being my third. Fully caged, lexan windows all round and extensively lightened, it will be fitted with a built K24A3, using my old short box comprising of an M Factory 5.8FD, Spoon 1.5w plated LSD and JDM 4th 5th and 6th gears. It serves as a replacement shell to my old K20 civic coupe track car that unfortunately requires too much work to render the shell a viable option to send for a roll cage fitting.
I'll update with photos shortly.
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