Mr_ET's new project car, yes it's still a Honda

[Mr_ET]

As some of you may know, I sold my turbo EF civic about a year ago and got out of the whole modifying game because my wife and I had our second daughter and I needed a better daily with 4 doors.

Old EF:


Took me a year to get back on my feet but here is my new project!

This will be my autocross car and I plan to go to a few track days with it next year as well so suspension work is high on my list.

This is a 1997 civic dx-g coupe with no rust but in need of some tlc.

The summer wheels and tires will be for sale shortly as will the winter steelies with Michelin X-Ice rubber as I don't need them.

Here are some pics!
Ebay special short ram

Passenger fender bent in, will probably try and bang it back out fairly soon

A few scuffs and chips but no rust


Super Altezzas that don't even work, anyone want these? I'll be getting some 99-00 oem tails for it

One of the Konig rims and driver side

Thread left on the Michelin X-Ice tires




Great tinting job, will be having fun with a heatgun soon

Wonderful busted steering column as it was stolen not so long ago



So here is the starting point!

Looking to fix the steering column fairly soon, let me know if anyone is selling a good condition used one.

Passenger axle has a ripped boot that I will be changing next weekend (already have a replacement)

The brake lights aren't coming on but the night lights are so I need to look at some fuses

Trunk cannot be opened from the cabin and the trunk light is on so will be fixing that soon.

The hood level to release the latch is broken off so that will be changed out as well.

Door trim needs to be changed on the driver side and the passenger window level is broken off.

Time to get to work, enjoy!

[Deetz]

Good luck on the new project....if you need a hand, don't hesitate to give me a buzz

[dimi]

You should auto-x with those winter tires

[Mr_ET]

Thinking of picking up some Enkei RPF1's in a 15X7 with something sticky around them.

Deetz give me a call man come by and see it when you have a chance, I still need a ride in your EK

[KRyn]

Good luck I am looking forward to watching this build come together.

[dimi]

Originally posted by Mr_ET
Thinking of picking up some Enkei RPF1's in a 15X7 with something sticky around them.

Awesome wheels. I have them in 17x8/9. Hard to beat when it comes to $ vs weight. I have them wrapped in RT-615 and its awesome.

[403ep3]

Oh wow, talk about riced out. Take care of her and get her back on her feet

[Mr_ET]

Originally posted by 403ep3
Oh wow, talk about riced out. Take care of her and get her back on her feet

Yeah it's all coming off have you guys seen the shift knob ?

I will probably also remove the intake since it will probably throw me out of STS for autocross and my 106hp engine will not contend in any higher classes lol.

[Mr_ET]

Brake lights now fixed, 15A fuse underhood was blown. I guess that means I also couldn't use my horn

[Dj_Stylz]

Congrats on getting the car man. Cant wait to see it done

[djayz]

So no hatch by the looks of it?

Haha good luck with the fix-ups and let me know when you get suspension worked in, would love to take a ride

[Mr_ET]

I actually like this body style better than the hatch but I was thinking the hatch would weigh less so that's why I was considering it.

When this came up I decided it would be a coupe!

Suspension will probably be later after christmas, I want to get all the little bits and pieces working first and get the steering column completely changed.

[Seanith]

I'm trying to sell my Omnipower coilovers if you're interested Etienne.

[euro_racer]

so you finally got that auto-x car you were talking about for a while, really nice car, congratulations

what are your plans for power?

[Mr_ET]

Originally posted by Seanith
I'm trying to sell my Omnipower coilovers if you're interested Etienne.

I saw that man, I think I might go even a bit more agressive on the spring rates through so I might get some koni yellows on ground control coils.

Originally posted by euro_racer
so you finally got that auto-x car you were talking about for a while, really nice car, congratulations

what are your plans for power?

Thanks, motor will be stock next year since I'll probably be running in STS or FSP but the following summer I am thinking of dropping a B20Z in there with a type R tranny.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

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Keep us updated man!

[Ferio_vti]

I've got a generic CAI if you're interested.

[Mr_ET]

Originally posted by Ferio_vti
I've got a generic CAI if you're interested.

Thanks for the offer but since auto x has strict rules I might need to convert back to a stock airbox so not looking to go that direction right now.

Here is what I do need right now:

96-00 EK steering column with lock cylinder
grey bottom plastic cover for steering column
handle for passenger window
passenger side visor clip
Hood latch cable
Driver side door trim piece that goes just above the handle all the way to the roof.
red passenger side fender from 96-98 EK
99-00 oem tail lights.
various bulbs for tail lights and backup lights.

[rc2002]

Originally posted by Mr_ET
This will be my autocross car and I plan to go to a few track days with it next year as well so suspension work is high on my list.

Where are you planning on finding track time with Race City closing?

[Mr_ET]

Originally posted by richardchan2002


Where are you planning on finding track time with Race City closing?

Probably in Penhold. My season may involve a few roadtrips if RC is closed next year on.

Right now I am still hoping I will be able to get a few days there next year so the cost savings can go towards more mods.

I also plan to autox under CSCC and SASC.