Honda has long been associated with performance vehicles, from motor bikes, car and onto Formula One racing, so this is a pedigree built on a racing heritage and therefore you would expect this racing history to be reflected in all of its cars, well sadly that has not always been the case. In fact, some cars have been very bad indeed.
But then came the DX and this seemed to be a change of direction for Honda and this can be seen in the company’s most recent models. However, the DX is the car that started the Honda renaissance and is well deserving of being modified by pro import builders who have seen the potential of the Honda DX.
The DX is a neat and compact car, making modifying a complicated process, but as this model by Ryan Der and the skilled members of the ATS Garage. Despite the work, it is clear to see that the modified car in the images is Civic, the subtle bodywork changes do not interfere with the original design, which is a good point to remember.
Under the hood is where some serious changes have taken place, in fact one of the first things that was done to this car was an engine change and is always a good sign of commitment! Nevertheless, this job has been a long eight years in the making and it just goes to prove that good things really do come to those who wait.
These are the features and specs for the white Honda Civic DX:
1999 Honda Civic DX – Owner Ryan Der – Hometown San Francisco, CA
Engine – 1998 JDM 1.8L HONDA B18C; Innovative 70A engine mounts; DTR Street Sweeper header; SARD catalytic converter; Fujitsubo RM01 cat-back exhaust; AEM 3-inch ITR cold-air intake; Trust oil cooler kit and oil block adapter sandwich plate; C&R full core radiator with SPAL slim fan; Billion radiator hoses; Polished radiator overflow cylinder; ARC radiator cap, oil cap and thermostat; All Star breather tank; Aeromotive A1000 fuel filter; Walbro 255lph fuel pump; Earl’s stainless steel-braided fuel, coolant lines and -AN fittings; Shaved valve cover; Hondata thermal intake manifold gasket; TODA Racing timing belt; Custom beauty washer dipstick; Vision hood dampers; Odyssey lightweight racing battery w/aluminium tie down; Moroso remote battery terminals; Endless reservoir overflow covers
Drivetrain – ATS single-plate clutch kit and 16-plate clutch LSD; C’s Driving Position shifter; ATS LSD oil
Footwork & Chassis – Koni 3011 double adjustable dampers w/Koni sleeves; Eibach racing springs (700F/1000R); TC Designs 6-point weld-in roll cage w/gussets and SFI cage padding; CTR 5-lug conversion and 26mm front sway bar; ARP long wheel studs; Comptech 22mm rear sway/tie bar combo; J’s Racing Under Fender braces and roll centre adjusters; Carbing 3-point front shock tower bar; JUN spherical front camber kit; Wicked Tuning spherical rear camber kit and spherical front lower control arms; Function7 spherical rear lower control arms; P-CI spherical rear trailing arm bushings
Brakes Endless – 4-piston front brake callipers w/MX72 brake pads; Cryostop rotors; Stoptech stainless steel brake lines; Relocated brake proportioning valve; Earl’s brake fittings; ITR master cylinder and brake booster; ATE DOT4 Super Blue brake fluid
Wheels & Tires – 16×8 Volk Racing TE37 (+15 offset/front); 16×7 Volk Racing TE37 (+25 offset/rear); 205/45-16 Falken Azenis RT-615
Exterior – Two-tone Snow White exterior/Long Beach Blue Pearl engine bay & interior paintjob; C-West front bumper, side skirts, and rear bumper; ARC front lip spoilers; J’s Racing Type S carbon-fibre hood, 3D GT wing and 30mm front fibreglass overfenders; Magical Racing carbon-fibre mirrors w/CTR block-off plates; CTR thin side moldings and window visors; Civic sedan rear door handle conversion; Retrofitted BMW HID headlight projectors; shaved antenna, emblems and rear wiper; DZUS quick-release fasteners
Interior – Recaro SPG bucket seats w/Long Beach Blue Pearl painted seat backing; Recaro optional headrest pillows and lower bolster protectors; Willans 6-point silver racing harnesses; Bride side mount seat brackets; SRR steering wheel short hub; Works Bell Yoshioka steering wheel quick-release; Vertex Limited Edition 10th Anniversary 330mm steering wheel; Mugen Sport pedals; AiM Sports MXL Pista digital dash logger w/carbon-fibre bezel, GPS module, MSI 10-bar pressure sensor and temperature sensor; custom switch panel with carbon-fibre trim; Master kill switch w/carbon-fibre trim; ARC polished Ti oval shift knob; Zoom Monaco carbon-fibre rear view mirror; Civic SI power window and door lock conversion; Bogen camera mount; Cusco e-brake button; CDM Civic airbag tray; blue tweed wrapped door panels
ICE – Civic SI tweeters; CTR Gathers carbon-fibre speakers
Source [Super Street Online]
Intake System with Air Filter – Honda Civic DX/LX/CX 1996-2000
Product Features for the Cold Air Induction Intake System with Air Filter:
Cold air induction intake system for the Honda Accord is engineered to reduce intake restriction by smoothing out and straightening airflow. This design allows the Honda Accord engine to inhale a larger volume of air than the OEM air filter assembly. The extended aluminium piping amplifies the effect by delivering colder air that contains more oxygen. The greater volume of air translates into a more powerful combustion (sound). The best of both worlds is at your fingertips. Cold air intake system takes it to the next level by making installation a breeze. The short distance of the pipe allows air filter to be easily attached. The intake system comes complete with quality aluminium pipes, filters, hoses, stainless steel clamps, and brackets. Give your Honda Accord the ultra high performance look, aggressive tune and incredible horsepower gain it needs. * Does not come with CARB sticker please check with your State’s Motor Vehicle Department for regulation. Coupling and hose maybe in the colour of red/blue/black.
Priced at $69
Source [Amazon]
Honda Shortram Air Intake Blue
Product Description of the Honda Civic 1.8L DX EX LX Shortram Air Intake Blue:
HPS short ram intake systems are an economical alternative to our cold air systems and deliver performance, value and ease of installation. HPS short ram intakes are easy to install under the hood and cost less compared to the cold air intake systems. During the development process, we found certain applications respond favourably to shorter inlet lengths over our longer cold air designs. For these applications, we offer a short ram system only. With HPS in house dyno, we are able to locate the filter in the coolest area of the engine compartment to deliver the best performance of the shortram air intake systems.
Priced at $146
Source [Amazon]
