99Blackhatch... Finally a build thread.

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:17 pm

Well I bought the '98 Ej6 back in Feb of 2008... The previous owner had a shit bomb paint job done on it and side skirts and a few things missing...

After market side skirts that were molded onto the car, 17" wheels, and no grill at all. Broken motor and torque mounts along with a broken exhaust system.

Then I got bored driving a "TURD" so much and start making gradual changes...

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:18 pm

I decided to get things right with it... I got rid of the white paint and bought some Dupli-Color Satin Khaki for the hatch.
Along with an Si-R lip, my old Civic Type R spoiler, Civic Type R mirrors, 99-00 tails, EP3 wheels, Tokico Illuminas with H+R Red springs, STOCK exhaust, and the regular upgrades people progressively make... here it is currently.

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:18 pm

As of October 5, 2008... Here is how it currently sat with the new OEM foglights, Mugen front lip, and the Mr. Alex replica spoiler.

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:19 pm

Finally in Feb, 2009 I bought new suspension for the hatch... Omni-Power Drag coilovers and picked up a set of polished Slips.

What camber?!

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:20 pm

And here is where the ball started to roll quite a bit faster...

And as things progressed over the years.. I got out of my apartment with my ex g/f and had money again to have fun again. And I mean honestly, what a way to celebrate than you go out and buy an HKS Hi Power catback and some more goodies...

It sat a little low on the ground too...

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:20 pm

Another set of wheels... Konig Runaways.

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:21 pm

Then it came time for some different paint... This time I went with Dupli-Color Satin Hunter Green, and also upgraded the interior with a set of RSX Type S black leather seats, "X" brace rear bar, 99-00 Civic Si cluster and the Acura 1.6 EL center console conversion...

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:21 pm

Time for some new wheels again... Gram Light 57 Optimize.

You can figure out what they are...

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:23 pm

Welp, time for the main build I guess... The hatch has been needing some upkeep for a while under the hood and all over the car...

96-00 Civic Type R shift linkage
Integra Type R red stitching shift boot
SPOON hardened shift linkage inserts
99-00 Civic Si front end conversion
99-00 Civic Si radiator core support
99-00 Civic Si power doors
Civic Type R door panels and center console
94-01 Dark Gray Integra carpet
GSR trans (Temporary fix until my B16 is rebuilt with upgraded everything)
painted engine bay
tucked engine bay
CUSCO hardened exhaust bushings
MOMO hub with DINO steering wheel with T1R conversion plate
Innovative Mounts polished mounts with Track (BLACK) inserts
new axles with good boots (no more axle grease)
Skunk2 upper forks
PIC PERFORMANCE rear LCAs
ASR subframe brace with Civic Type R rear sway bar
Megan racing rear camber kit
finally installing the stainless steel brake lines up front
PASSWORD:JDM cooling plate
SAMCO hoses
2" thick full size radiator to help keep the car cool
SIM coat the rest of the interior HONDA satin black
Energy Suspension full bushing kit!!!... Been wanting this for years now

But so far I got this done last night and took tonight off...

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:23 pm

UPDATE: June 14th, 2010

Started earlier and had a lot of hold up due to seized bolts and stuff shit... But then the engine just came out without a problem!

It needs a lot of cleaning, scrubbing, and detailing. I plan to wire tuck the shit out of this thing and the engine bay will be fun to do. All sorts are parts are still piling up in the garage to go on and in the car...