The Joys of Simplicity…
So far fans of TDS would know that most of our content has been mainly based around project builds, but today we’re going to change things up a bit… If there’s anything we’re fans of it’s a clean and simple ride, simplicity goes a long way and Romel’s 1998 Honda Civic Coupe would be just the right example. Having owned a few Hondas in the past, Romel wanted to try something different and went with a coupe. Out of all the models, the coupe is least desirable to build among most local enthusiasts but this didn’t stop him from showing the masses that they too can stand out in a crowd.
There was a buzz circulating on the streets even before it made its first appearance. With its flawlessly executed custom lilac pearl paint, this civic is in a class of its own. Sitting perfectly on a set of Vastus 18×8 (+40 offset) wrapped in Roadstone 215/35/18 tires, with a H&R springs / Tokico strut combination.
After wheels and suspension it was time to start working on the exterior modifications to the front you’ll find Civic Type R styled black housing headlights, grille and a custom front lip. Working your way to the tail end, a M3 styled trunk lip along with the euro styled tail lights and a custom rear lip rounding off the exterior.
We’re definitely looking forward to what the future holds for Romel. Don’t be surprised if you see this one back on The Driver Seat in the near future. Romel asked us to give some thank you’s and shout outs; “big shout out to my mechanic Biggie, Dellon from “Wint Auto Shop” who did the paint work, Millennium Auto Tint and CAMP2 Distributors and everyone who has supported me over the years with this ride.” With that said, we’ll leave you with a couple more photos of his ride…
Wheels/Tires/Suspension
18×8 +40 45mm lip front, 18×8 +40 82mm lip rear
Roadstone 215/35/18 tires
Exterior:
Engine
Track Bred EG6 Build…Part 1
For those of you who missed the first post on this build, I have included a link below so you can get up to date.
Track Bred EG6 Build…Introduction
Jumping right back into it, Jerry got the car back from bodywork and paint. With the engine and suspension installed it would appear as though this car was ready to hit the track, well maybe to the average person. Jerry however, wasn’t satisfied just yet and decided to make a few minor changes here an there. This wasn’t a bad idea but it wasn’t that simple. These minor changes triggered a series of events that to some might seem outrageous, over the top and even insane. In spite of all this Jerry had a goal set in mind and was determined to achieve it…
Today we will be taking a look at the first part of some of these changes which started off as subtle additions and ended up as, well… we’ll let you be the judge of that. Here are the photos…
Fender and bumper being modified…
Larger wing acquired to improve handling…
A glimpse of the new aero setup… Coming along very well…
Close up of the new custom fender design…
A look from another angle…
Of course Jerry didn’t stop at just the front, in order for the areo to work effectively the back fenders needed some work…
After some adjustments were made, here is a look at the newly designed front bumper…
Still incomplete but you guys can get an idea of how the finished product will look…
Closeup of the the back fender and a glimpse of the back bumper. Here you can get a feel for how wide the car will be with this new kit…
Well that is it for today’s post, I hope you guys enjoyed it. Stay tuned for our next update where we will take a look at the parts list being used for this project…
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