Melissa Sarno was looking for a car that was as customizable as possible. Upon researching about Honda, she decided on a 1999 Honda Civic hatchback because of its feel, as well as its endless aftermarket support, which she quickly dove into.

Owner: Melissa Sarno
Location: St-lin, Quebec, Canada
Vehicle: 1999 Honda Civic Hatchback
Horsepower: 180 whp
Club: Ladies On Wheels

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Melissa Sarno
Instagram: @mel_ek9

Photography by JL Photography.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Swapped B18c Gsr
Mugen valve cover 
BBK SSI Performance intake manifold
PLM headers
Skunk 2 Alpha radiator with slim fan
G16 radiator hose
Power steering delete
Short ram with K&N filter  

EXHAUST:
2.5-inch stainless exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
RD Turbo Production tune
AEM 52mm Uego digital wideband

DRIVELINE:
OEM

WHEELS & TIRES:
Rota Slipstream wheels - 15x6.5 (f/r)
Tires - 

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Adjustable coilovers
G16 subframe 
G16 tie bar  

BRAKES:
Front calipers and rear drum painted red

EXTERIOR:
Mtn 94 Baby Blue paint
Acura 1.6 EL front end
Acura custom grill
Mugen front lip
Type R rear lip
Rear Ek9 Type R wing spoiler 
Wing spoiler adjustable tilts brackets

LIGHTING:
HID 8000K high/low beams

INTERIOR:
K-Tuned Pro shifter B series
Shifter ball knob G16
Jdm Ek9 Type R red carpet
Jdm Momo Type R Ek9 steering
Miror 5 panels
Acura GSR front seats
Rsx back seat 
4-point rear cross bar strut 

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Pioneer double-din head-unit
Visonik 1200w amplifier 
JBL 1400w subwoofer 
Pioneer speakers  

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
2015 Autofest, Second Place Best Honda Civic Hatchback
2015 Big Car Meet Pont Rouge, Best Girl Car
2015 Meet For The Show Wickham, Facebook Contest 
2015 Super Auto Show, Top 5 Montreal Racing  

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"My favorite modification is my swap. My first goal is to be able to face people on the track."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Recaro Seats
Takata Seats Belts
Rear Discs Brakes
Fuel Rail
Fuel Injectors
Cams
Nos  

SPONSORS:
Rd Turbo Production
Sans Zo
Tech Teinte
Le Sino
Garage 16  

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Rd Turbo Production