Hrmm..JDM civic??

[lammer]

I've seen some of the pictures shadowz posted, and i liked the looks of those cars very very very much! i was always a fan of H/Bs. but anyways if i were to get an EK, which one would i go about getting. the dx, cx, si?? (im not sure if there is an si version. i don't know much about the model types, someone correct me if im wrong.) but anyways, those JDM civics, how much would it cost to do one up? i could work really hard if the costs are high. but i would love to hvae a "JDM" civic.

[boi-alien]

there ar no Si hatches

to go all out JDM is going to cost alot! mainly because you'll have to get everything from japan. and prices vary, so it's really hard to say how much it would cost

[lammer]

which model would you prefer to get. the lowest model? or the highest.


edit: cause i can always get a used up civic and get a swap done to it. and work on teh exterior after.

[boi-alien]

if you want something with AC from the factory u can pick up a DX, i think those came with optional AC(which is nice in the summer) *shrugs* but that's up to you, you can save yourself a tiny bit by getting a CX

[Illusionsir]

it also depends on how detailed you want to go with your JDM EK project. if you just want a front lip, fogs c/f hood and jdm headlights it wont cost you very much, but if you actually want the JDM bumpers, fog lights and interior (including Glass) you will be forking out ALOOOOOOT of cash! so be ready for it!!

i suggest just doing up an ek, swapping motors and keeping the exterior classy and simple. that seems to be the thing that the kids are into these days.

edit: if you want true JDM i would suggest losing A/C and powersteering, you want that car to be as light as possible.

[Pole Position]

What's consider a JDM Civic to you?

[Illusionsir]

A Japanese Domestic Market Civic.

[Ekliptix]

Why do people call clean imports "JDM" this and that? That term is way overused. Everything on those cars is available in North America, maybe not steeringwheels/console and stuff off the shelfs, bit it can be aquired. There is a Mugen distributor in the USA too(kingmotorsports). Amber sidemarkers and black headlight housings(maybe folding mirrors) are about the only jdm things I can see on there, and they could be american made too.

[lammer]

Originally posted by Illusionsir
it also depends on how detailed you want to go with your JDM EK project. if you just want a front lip, fogs c/f hood and jdm headlights it wont cost you very much, but if you actually want the JDM bumpers, fog lights and interior (including Glass) you will be forking out ALOOOOOOT of cash! so be ready for it!!

i suggest just doing up an ek, swapping motors and keeping the exterior classy and simple. that seems to be the thing that the kids are into these days.

i would like to get the bumpers and such but that can wait because i could keep this car for a very long time.

i want something like this. i like it alot!

[Illusionsir]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
Why do people call clean imports "JDM" this and that? That term is way overused. Everything on those cars is available in North America, maybe not steeringwheels/console and stuff off the shelfs, bit it can be aquired. There is a Mugen distributor in the USA too(kingmotorsports). Amber sidemarkers and black headlight housings(maybe folding mirrors) are about the only jdm things I can see on there, and they could be american made too.

Actually, 95 % of a jdm honda is not available in north america, by
any chance, have you seen a true JDM civic??? because if you have, you know what im taking about. bumpers, wheels, insturment clusters GLASS, tail lights (in most applications)
headlights ect.... are different.

[Ekliptix]

I have never seen one in real life. Does "JDM" mean aftermarket parts available only in Japan, or parts that come only on cars as OEM parts in Japan only?

[boi-alien]

Originally posted by Illusionsir


Actually, 95 % of a jdm honda is not available in north america, by
any chance, have you seen a true JDM civic??? because if you have, you know what im taking about. bumpers, wheels, insturment clusters GLASS, tail lights (in most applications)
headlights ect.... are different.

yup i agree, it's the little things that set of a JDM from a USDM car. and yes, even the glass is different. and although the some of the stuff 'can be aquired' as you so put it, it's not offered to the NA market, therefore it IS JDM

[Illusionsir]

Traditional JDM stands for Oem parts however there are companys in japan like tein that sell jdm aftermarket parts.

[Ekliptix]

ok, so why is a company like Tien considered to make JDM products when their stuff is available here?

[Zephyr]

Originally posted by crxboi
there ar no Si hatches

no Si hatches? u sure? there is this shop selling this Si HB straight from japan. i been thinking about getting it....and they have it on hold for me too w00t.

B16A2 engine 60k miles....... all for 7000 USD

i took these pics with my friend's cam:

[lammer]

Originally posted by Zephyr


no Si hatches? u sure? there is this shop selling this Si HB straight from japan. i been thinking about getting it....and they have it on hold for me too w00t.

B16A2 engine 60k miles....... all for 7000 USD

on the 92-95s there are Si models but not 96-00.

[Illusionsir]

wow thats really nice!! i say go for it,


and just because tien can be delivered to canada doesnt mean
anything. you can ship jdm stuff here too.

[Zephyr]

Originally posted by lammer


on the 92-95s there are Si models but not 96-00.

96-99 there r Si HB that exist here in the states.... i seen a lot

[lammer]

Originally posted by Zephyr


96-99 there r Si HB that exist here in the states.... i seen a lot

states and canada have many diffrent rules.. sucks.

[Ekliptix]

Ok thanks for the clarification.

If I were going to do an Ek project, I'd get a base model and do a dohc vtec swap(exact engine would depend on preference and budget).