From VA with love (attempt 2).... Milano Red ej8

[VTecin804]

My last thread was a complete failure so I am trying again. Been the proud owner of this car for 3 years now and been slowly turning it into the car I want. I bought it bone stock from a very responsible owner who kept the car in near mint condition. I got the car when I was 16 and needless to say I did hit the "ricer" stage. Luckily I grew out of it fairly quickly and now Im just trying to keep it as clean as possible. Unfortunately, college = BROKE so Im kind of at a stand still with her right now. Hopefully over the summer I get a decent job and wil be able to put some more money into her (maybe swap or turbo ). Im always open to "constructive" criticism and I know on this site there's no lack of it, so feel free to voice your opinion.

1999 Honda Civic Ex (180,xxx)
Manual tranny
Stock D16Y8 with standard bot ons
Skunk2 Pro-S full coilovers
Megan Lower Tie bar
Small things here and there

Just a couple of Driveway shots (bad camera with even worse photographer):





Left side completely repainted due to a sideswipe


Blocked in and truck in the way


The Y8 Power Plant


OEM 14" still in pretty good condition..


Will be redoing exhaust soon..


Not a baller build by no means but I am making progress

 

[EK|B]

Damn they park close. Thinner tires would look better. That's just what I just did.

 

[cerasoli1188]

not bad man

 

[VTecin804]

Yeah I get that alot. Thinner tires would give me a very nice look. I will probably jump to some 15" wheels during the process.

 

[VTecin804]

not bad man

Thanks man.

 

[jdm jim]

looks good u keep it nice and clean

 

[Destroy]

Not bad, just needs some decent wheels.

 

[VTecin804]

Not bad, just needs wheels.

Thanks. Yeah, wheels are definitely on my list.

 

[civhatch92]

not bad buddy.. I'm with you on the whole "college=broke" thing.. I want to do so many things too but don't have the time/money anymore.

Keep it up though!

 

[DJ N1S]

ah college, im in my 2nd quater of my first year. broke and i need to pay for a speeding ticket and taxes :[

Same here on the speeding ticket. What sucks more is that I have a CDL so I had to pay for a lawyer to keep the points off my record..


BTW, the ride loos clean. Ditto with everyone elses tire oppionions though. But everything else is nice.

 

[SoJ1Ro]

its nice i like red

 

[VTecin804]

keep the diameter of the wheels+tires oem though. i dont think you want to throw your speedo off.

i bought my mr ex 99 bone stock as well. did you paint the sideskirts and lip yourself?

Yeah I got a buddy of mine who owns a bodyshop to paint them for me. Came out pretty good

 

[enycesam]

Looks pretty good so far. I didn't think those were 14s. Looks pretty good on there I must say.

 

[VTecin804]

Looks pretty good so far. I didn't think those were 14s. Looks pretty good on there I must say.

Thanks man. I'll probably keep them as my winter wheels when I get my new ones.

 

[DAMN RICAN]

im feeling this b***h!! Luv it

 

[VTecin804]

Thanks for all the comments. Just trying to keep it as clean as possible

 

[Zee]

I say keep the HFP wheels, they look good on the car

 

[mylovehx]

tis looking good my friend

 

[VTecin804]

I say keep the HFP wheels, they look good on the car

Thanks man. Oh yeah Im definitely going to keep them, just get some different ones for spring and summer.

 

[Quebec_Civic]

thinner tires or not.. as soon as i see milano red.. i'm in love !!!

BTW how do the skunk coilovers ride? i'm thinking of going full coilover!