Whatsvtec's Ride Member

[whatsvtec]

Alright, to start things of, my name is Dave and I drive an '02 Civic Si. I got the car about in September 2010 and it's been through hell, workin' on making it's way back.

Here she is a few days after I got her.... 4x4 status yo!
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/IMAG0132.jpg


I did some dumb shit, like this...
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/IMAG0274.jpg

and this...
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/IMAG0212-1.jpg

which ultimately left me with dash in need of stickers, and no headliner.

:mcry::mrolleyes::tehehyper:

I tore ass through the snow all winter long :)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/IMAG0221-1.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/IMAG0222.jpg

and wound up in someone's garden that following spring... (May?)
http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/th_2011-05-05_15-04-43_530.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/?action=view&current=b2ea4a69.pbw)

Learned my lesson quick about testing limits on public roads...

[whatsvtec]

I searched for another EP3 to buy, but got impatient and couldn't find anything . To the body shop she goes... New Type-R rep spoiler, Buddy Club rep skirts and a sweet street sweeper lip... lol

Here's the pics of the day I drove it home.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/2011-08-23_17-09-44_624.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/2011-08-23_17-10-07_601.jpg
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This spring.

Finally lowered it, back on the bicycle spokes
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/dropEPed.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/DSC00975-2.jpg


Broke the molded volvo lip. Which was a brilliant idea on my part.... lol
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/DSC00974.jpg

But got it fixed up for an Ephatch Bear Mtn meet on April 1st
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/DSC01029.jpg

Well...at least, for half of the meet.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/DSC01030.jpg

[whatsvtec]

I threw on a few things in prep for STM's dyno day. I was getting bored and wanted a little change.
Sweet Ebay M-Style lip... Mugen rep grille painted flat black, black housing headlights, and a T1R catback painted flat black.

Met with Eric a few days later, bumped uglies, no big deal.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/806EP1.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/806ep2.jpg


And, as she sits now, with new wheels.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/DSC01063-1.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/DSC01066-1.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/DSC01067-1.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/tlhfya/DSC01069.jpg



Expect more in the future from this car. It's been a long ride, with hopefully many bumpy miles to come...Most of the attention is being shifted though at this point, to another car.

Thanks for Viewing. Thanks for everyone who's helped me work on my car, given me a compliment, criticism, shit talked the car and anyone who's ever enjoyed it. I hope to keep this one running til' the wheels fall off.


EDIT: SPECIAL THANKS TO EPHATCH! I love you all, and I consider this a family. I couldn't have made it this far without this website and many of the great members who gave me constructive criticism and shit for poor decisions, bought parts from, advice and tips on how to work on the car, and DIY's for many things. :spreadephatchlove: This site is the best.

[whatsvtec]

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[whatsvtec]

1 more please

[charles]

life story or what? jk. car looks good and nice wheel fitment, not over the top, just right

[superchargedk20]

Bump. I was at the meet. I see my car !

[whatsvtec]

life story or what? jk. car looks good and nice wheel fitment, not over the top, just right
Thanks man, I researched and calculated fitment before I ever saw an EP3 in these specs, I definitely put a lot of though into wheel choice.

She is my life story :tehe: at least for the past 2 years. This car has taken too much love and abuse from me in the time Ive owned it, she just seems to want to keep taking it too. The car is paid off, so I figure I'll keep it as my Daily Driver and do my best to keep it clean.


Bump. I was at the meet. I see my car !
We gotta do it again sometime! That was some of the most fun I ever had with cars.

[Nickle n Dimin]

made a big u turn after the headliner... like what you have done!!!!!

[ep3k20]

Holy red headliner batman! lol love the ride man keep the good work

[whatsvtec]

made a big u turn after the headliner... like what you have done!!!!!


Holy red headliner batman! lol love the ride man keep the good work



Haha, thanks guys. I definitely had a few months of ricer moments. Redout interior, ebay exhaust parts, rims with no drop. But thankfully those times are behind me... far far behind.

I'm hoping to keep the car ever changing, just to keep things fresh

[Manny Kid 15]

Nice bro looks really good I am kinda diggin the red headliner I guess it's the ricer in me... Do you still have it?? I want it


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[whatsvtec]

buuuuuump.

New things in the works :shady:

[lemonhead228]

i like the black mugen grill it reminds me of the tl. keep up the good work bro

[StimulisRK]

I wanna see :nervous:

[eloc49]

How did you make the rear badgeless?!

[tlikethedrink]

That grill looks so so good black.