MYDAYLY's EJ8 Build

[MYDAYLY]

purchased this 2000 EX Coupe for my DD

new to modifying and the honda world, will learn with time.

How the car looked when I bought it:




I cleaned out that dusty/dirty engine bay, took a good 2 and half hours. I plasti-dipped the intake for a bit of practice.



I removed the rust and dust from the stock steelies and plasti dipped them matte black. Also added on some paint match lugs




Painted my engine valve cover, intake, manifold cover and a bunch of other choice parts with high temp VHT engine enamel Neon Green and Gloss Black
I also added in some neon green silicon tubing from eBay:







I debadged that bi***!!!
And found out that apparently this car has no clear coat on it. Definitely needs a new paint job




I have decided to paint the interior of the headlight housing black.




Here's the headlight after being sanded down and cleared!



Well I decided to modify my OEM grill thanks to a few parts from Lowe's

Here's the grill I finished working on:





I took out the ugly stock front seats because they had cigarette burns and were worn out. Threw in some much cleaner seats from an older civic on craigslist. Got em' for $50 and they bolted right in



Here are the old nasties:

 

[MYDAYLY]

Got my S Tech Lowering Springs in the mail the other day! Gonna use them with my stock struts.

 

[MYDAYLY]

Excited to see what these springs look like on the car. I was thinking about getting these for my car, but I'd also have to get some struts. So debating whether or not I should save the extra $200 and get coils, or just get new struts/springs. Anyway, I'll be here for those future pictures.

Nice I'll keep you posted!
I got the springs for $144.00 shipped. From tunersports.com on the clubcuvic homepage. The drop will be around 1.7 inches all around. That's plenty for me.

I found a thread where a user by the name of mix4 installed them on a civic similar to mine, with before and after pics here :

http://www.clubcivic.com/forum/threads/my-new-ej-just-getting-started.222060/

 

[Steven Johnson]

Got my S Tech Lowering Springs in the mail the other day! Gonna use them with my stock struts. The suspension in my car has been totally replaced before I purchased it from my step dad so I trust the struts. I'm gonna install them in a couple days when I'm off of work at my step dad's house. Wish me luck! View attachment 25842

Excited to see what these springs look like on the car. I was thinking about getting these for my car, but I'd also have to get some struts. So debating whether or not I should save the extra $200 and get coils, or just get new struts/springs. Anyway, I'll be here for those future pictures.

 

[Steven Johnson]

Nice I'll keep you posted!
I got the springs for $144.00 shipped. From tunersports.com on the clubcuvic homepage. The drop will be around 1.7 inches all around. That's plenty for me.

I found a thread where a user by the name of mix4 installed them on a civic similar to mine, with before and after pics here :

http://www.clubcivic.com/forum/threads/my-new-ej-just-getting-started.222060/

Nice, man! Just checked out the link you posted to the other user who installed them. They actually look perfect. I'm not about that slammed life, only enjoy functional low. I'd rather power.

I was previously looking at the D2 Racing Pro springs that lower the car 2.5" in front and 2.25" in rear, but after looking at the Tein (which is a more reputable name), I think I have my heart set there. Looks better and not too aggressive on the low. Still need new struts since mine are pretty shot...so I'll probably end up getting top hats while I'm at it.

 

[mymmeryloss]

Excited to see what these springs look like on the car. I was thinking about getting these for my car, but I'd also have to get some struts. So debating whether or not I should save the extra $200 and get coils, or just get new struts/springs. Anyway, I'll be here for those future pictures.

Save and get coils

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[MYDAYLY]

Save and get coils

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I'll install these and probably end up getting coils later down the road too.They should be fine for a while tho!

 

[mymmeryloss]

Whatever floats your boat bro

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[Steven Johnson]

Save and get coils

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In my case, for sure. I'd only have to save like an extra $200 to get a decent set.

 

[MYDAYLY]

In my case, for sure. I'd only have to save like an extra $200 to get a decent set.

In my case, for sure. I'd only have to save like an extra $200 to get a decent set.

Good man I think you should, the veteran members on here usually know wth they're talkin about. Would help to do a bit of research too tho. Lmk how it all works out for you man, I don't plan on driving the car to anywhere but work and Wal mart lol. Good luck!

 

[Steven Johnson]

Good man I think you should, the veteran members on here usually know wth they're talkin about. Would help to do a bit of research too tho. Lmk how it all works out for you man, I don't plan on driving the car to anywhere but work and Wal mart lol. So springs should suit me well on these city freeways. Good luck!

Not my first time around cars. Had an 07 at 225whp running 13.9 if lucky, but 14.2 pretty consistent.

 

[MYDAYLY]

Not my first time around cars. Had an 07 at 225whp running 13.9 if lucky, but 14.2 pretty consistent.

Very nice, I hope to be there someday. Got a long way to go in this A/T d series

 

[MYDAYLY]

S Techs installed!

Before (rear tires) :



Before (front tires) :



After (rear tires) :



After (front tires) :



Before :




After :




******UPDATE******

My suspension has settled now thanks to time. I've got about one finger width now between the tires and the body.

Front :



Rear :

 

[MYDAYLY]

Added a new (well old actually, but much better looking) steering wheel. The old one had a little too much sun light and was crumbling in my hands. And an odd odor of peanut butter would mysteriously end up on my fingers :/ who needs cruise control anywayyyy

Newer one :


Older one :

 

[MYDAYLY]

Added a panoramic rearview mirror so that I can take pictures of myself and everyone in my car all at the same time

 

[MYDAYLY]

Bought a new arm rest for my center console because the other one didn't match the new seats and looked like It had been rubbed under Buddha's arm pits

New one :




Old one:

 

[Steven Johnson]

Next up, trans swap.

 

[MYDAYLY]

Next up, trans swap.

I've got a lot to learn, but hell yeah I want to do that. Any suggestions on what type of tranny to throw in? Someone told me a GSR would be worth a go?

 

[MYDAYLY]

I've got a lot to learn, but hell yeah I want to do that. Any suggestions on what type of tranny to throw in? Someone told me a GSR would be worth a go?

I guess that all depends on what type of engine I decide to go with -_-

 

[lethal6]

I've got a lot to learn, but hell yeah I want to do that. Any suggestions on what type of tranny to throw in? Someone told me a GSR would be worth a go?

Not with a d-series. Need a b-series engine to go with a b-series transmission.