Mattism78 - TW - 02 EP3

[mattism78]

Picked the car up a couple of weeks back. I just had a chance today to thoroughly clean the car so I figured I'd take some pics. The car needs clay bar'd something fierce. Unfortunately the ridiculous heat is preventing me from doing it. So far I LOVE the car. Traded my 2000 Pontiac Trans Am for it. Missing the gobs of torque a bit, but otherwise the car makes me smile every time I drive it.

I have some little goodies coming this week from site vendors. My biggest dilemma is what wheels to get.

So here's the low down on Casper.:tehehe:
02 EP3, 56k miles
Tein Springs
Tokico Blues
XXR 17's (being replaced soon)
Alpine H/U, Polk components, RF subs and amps
Clear turn signal lenses
Cold Air Intake
DC Race header
Nice quiet stock exhaust

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Das%20Civic/IMG00047.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Das%20Civic/IMG00048.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Das%20Civic/IMG00050.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Das%20Civic/IMG00051.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Das%20Civic/IMG00052.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Das%20Civic/IMG00053.jpg

[RHCP0801]

nice, i like the wheels you have on there...just need a nice hfp kit on there to make it stand out. Also looks like someone repainted the front bumper since your lower grille is supposed to be black

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4448/dsc0105es1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[mattism78]

The car looks like it's had some work done to it. Of course carfax shows it as being clean. That's good to know about the grille supposed to be black. I guess I'll have to paint it black to match the foglights I just ordered. I'm not big on lip kits, or body kits. I honestly like the body how it is.

Thanks for the props!

[Breakep3]

The car looks like it's had some work done to it. Of course carfax shows it as being clean. That's good to know about the grille supposed to be black. I guess I'll have to paint it black to match the foglights I just ordered. I'm not big on lip kits, or body kits. I honestly like the body how it is.

Thanks for the props!


What motivated you to trade a 2000 trans am in on a ep3? I wanted a 2000-2002 trans am more than ANYTHING but insurance prohibited me from doing so, so I settled for a 05 si. And when I mean settled, I am still pissed.

[mattism78]

What motivated you to trade a 2000 trans am in on a ep3? I wanted a 2000-2002 trans am more than ANYTHING but insurance prohibited me from doing so, so I settled for a 05 si. And when I mean settled, I am still pissed.

I don't have the need to go fast anymore. My TA was a nice car but it was auto. It was a solid 12 second car all motor, some spray and who knows. It was my 3rd LS1 powered vehicle so I've been there done that. Insurance is only $20 cheaper a year for the EP as well lol.

It was time for something new and more suitable for my current situation. My wife really didn't like driving the TA, and I refused to let my dogs in it. This is my 6th car this year so hopefully I like it enough to keep it a while.

[/-/O/\/D/\ EP3]

clean...i like it...=) * looks like all the TAFFY's came out this week...he-he:tehehe:

[civictype_r04]

Nice.

[justifiedSi]

cool you found one, how much it set you back?

[mattism78]

cool you found one, how much it set you back?

Traded my Trans Am for it. I'm glad I went with this one because I love how good white looks.

Put polished slipstreams on it today: (need a real camera)
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Das%20Civic/NewSlips.jpg

[justifiedSi]

wow those slips looks great, i've always liked slips

[TigerBallZ]

It looks much better with these wheels. I'm glad I can help :thumbu:

[mattism78]

It looks much better with these wheels. I'm glad I can help :thumbu:

Thanks bro, you were truly my inspiration. Once I get a better camera (instead of my phone) I'll take some real pics. I have other little goodies coming this week still. I'd prefer a bigger tire than what's on it, but it'll do for now.

I appreciate the kind words from everyone. This site has really helped me get over the Honda stereotype.

[mattism78]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Photography/HighContrastCivic.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Photography/MattCivic2.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Photography/MattCivic3.jpg

[kokopuffs405]

is that the same car?

[mattism78]

is that the same car?

lol, same car. Real camera.:tehehe:

[ohdamngetit]

your ride looks great! Hella Clean!!:thumbu:

[ep3 b!tch]

looks great :]

i'm sorry i couldn't help with the wheels
i know you kept asking me
but i think you made a great decision

[mattism78]

Update time:
Car has a JRSC-R kit now with Kpro. Has the 4" pulley currently but there's a 3.8" on the way from Pulley Boys.:mcool: I guess next up is a real exhaust, race header, and dyno tune. If that doesn't do it I'll probably throw a small shot of nitrous on top. I figure once it pops I can justify the A2 to the wife:tehehe:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/JRSC1.jpg

[MugsyTheGr8]

car looks great with the polished slips, and its quick to boot.

[hempzityshizzle]

Your car looks great, still have your old wheels? haha

[mattism78]

I forgot to mention, car also has yellow headlights now. Lamin-x covered
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/IMG00078.jpg

[MugsyTheGr8]

a lot of people hate that look, but i dig it. are the tabs on the film there to make it easier to position/remove, and also, about how much did you pay for yours?

[mattism78]

a lot of people hate that look, but i dig it. are the tabs on the film there to make it easier to position/remove, and also, about how much did you pay for yours?

The tabs are from me not trimming them yet. I had just installed them. I need to take new pics with my XSi. They were like $60 from corsport. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on JDM lights, and not that many people on here have the yellow. I like em.

[dannysi]

What a difference a set of rims and a good camara can do to a car.
Looks good.
Not a big fan of the yellow lamin-x film on the head lights, but to each his own.

[mattism78]

A couple new pics...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Das%20Civic/dashshift.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/Mattism78/Das%20Civic/moneyshot.jpg