Lester Rivera

Lester Rivera has competed in a few events since purchasing and modifying his 1997 Honda Civic Type R. Since taking ownership, he's swapped the motor with a 1997 JDM Honda ITR engine, along with a Skunk2 Racing throttle body and intake manifold, and converted it to right-hand drive. He’s also fitted the Civic with Desmond Regamaster EVO wheels wrapped in Falken Azenis tires. Rivera is planning on building a new head and is also hoping to give the engine a boost.

Owner: Lester Rivera
Location: Ruskin, Florida, United States
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic Type R
Horsepower: 182 whp (estimated)
Club: Mezurashii Mob

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Lester Rivera 
Instagram: rhd_les 

Photography by Radical Conch, Aaaight Image, VersionTwo Laboratory.

Lester Rivera 1997 Honda Civic TBGLIVE 1

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
1997 JDM Honda ITR engine swap
Skunk2 Racing throttle body & intake manifold
AEM fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator

EXHAUST:
Private Label MFG Big Tube headers
Apexi World Sport II muffler

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Hondata ECU

DRIVELINE:
Type R 4.7 final drive transmission
Competition Clutch Stage 2 Kit
RHD conversion

Lester Rivera 1997 Honda Civic TBGLIVE 1

WHEELS & TIRES:
Desmond Regamaster EVO - 15x7.5 (f/r)
Falken Azenis - 205/50/15 (f/r)

Lester Rivera 1997 Honda Civic TBGLIVE 3

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Blackworks Racing one-piece suspension
Function 7 lower control arms (r)

BRAKES:
Steel braided brake lines

Lester Rivera 1997 Honda Civic TBGLIVE 5

EXTERIOR:
Mercedes Jet Black paint
First Molding kevlar lip (f)
Craft Square mirrors

LIGHTING:
Valeo headlights & covers
EDM taillights & side markers

INTERIOR
BRIDE front seats

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
OEM

Lester Rivera 1997 Honda Civic TBGLIVE 6

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Simply Clean 7
Winterfest 2015
Tuner Evolution: Daytona
Clean Culture: Orlando

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
RHD conversion

SPONSORS:
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SHOPS / MECHANICS:
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Lester Rivera 1997 Honda Civic TBGLIVE 2