Description
My dad bought this Civic
from an old lady for $50. Apart from a broken taillight, a blown head gasket and
some minor dents, the Civic was in near perfect condition. It even still had the
plastic on the vinyl.
He gave it to me for my
13th birthday. From then till I turned 16 the Civic stayed in the
shed being worked on by my dad and I. I
am now 19 and apart from little bugs here and there this Civic has been very
reliable and still goes like a rocket.
I’m now able to do some other stuff that I have wanted to do like put
extractors, and work on the engine a bit, maybe even a new pain job.
Currently in Australia
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Vehicle Specifications
Wheels: 15x6 10 spoke “Cobra” mags
Tires: 50 series low profile tires.
Exhaust:
Horsepower:
Transmission:
83 Civic 5 speed gearbox.
Weight: ------ lbs.
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Performance Modifications
Breaks and Suspension.
Front and rear hubs out of an 83 Civic (4x100 stud pattern),
Front breaks are Modified 84 Accord Discs and calipers.
Rear breaks are a combination of 84 Accord and 77 Civic wagon hubs.
Rear spring saddles raised 30mm to clear the wheels.
Nissan Pulsar gas inserts.
Customized harden springs.
All this makes for great handling and stopping power.
Engine and Gearbox
1.6lt 1979 Prelude engine. (We think it might have been a Jap import).
83 Civic flywheel machined to fit 1600 motor. Which gave it great performance.
Modified drive axels fitted with outer 83 Civic CV joints.
Motor was left standard for reliability.
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Interior Modifications
Re-trimmed Recaro bucket seats.
Re-trimmed back seats to match Recaros.
New carpet with customized Civic floor mats.
All vinyl re-painted in black.
Center console out of an early model Accord.
“Personal” 3 spoke, wood grain steering wheel.
“AutoMeter” Monster tacho with shift light.
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Exterior Modifications
Body re-painted original color.
Chrome wheel arch lining and protection molding.
Tinted windows.
Side indicators of a second generation civic.
Additional 100w driving lights.
Dragon sticker on both sides, just to make it stand out.
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Sound System
AM, FM, CD head unit installed into the glove box.
2 6x9 speakers, hidden behind rear trim.
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