Nigel Simon: 2017 Honda Civic Type-R

The Hype.R is a 2017 Honda Civic Type-R owned by Nigel Simon. Buying and modifying cars for 10 years, Nigel is a veteran of the car world. Nigel believes that combining his creative vision with hard work will always drive his passion for cars forward. The Hype.R has gained support from numerous sponsors, including: PRL Motorsports, Youngs Autobody, Elicit Creations, Fullmoon Autoworks, Pegasus Carbon and Brendan McGann (photographer). The car has been featured at Importfest, Driven Show, ImportExpo, Ottawa Gatineau International Car Show, Hondafest Canada, Meat & Grease Ottawa and Upperclass Showcase Ottawa.

Owner: Nigel Simon
Location: Ottawa, ON
Vehicle: 2017 Honda Civic Type-R
Horsepower: 380 whp / 340 tq
Club: Deep State Racing

SOCIAL

Instagram: @jusmytyp.r
Video: YouTube

Photography by @bmcgannphotos, @6speedbk2, @phanmotion, Nigel Simon.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

PRL Intercooler
PRL Front Pipe
PRL Catless Downpipe
PRL Hi-Volume Intake
PTP Lava Wrap On Downpipe
PTP Turbo Blankets Intake Manifold Blanket
PTP Turbo Blankets Turbo Blanket
Mishimoto Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
PRL Titanium Turbo Inlet Piping Upgrade, Burnt Titanium
PTP Turbo Blankets Lava Wrap On Titanium Turbo Inlet Pope
PRL Charge Pipes

EXHAUST

Magnaflow Exhaust, Carbon Fibre Tips

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Hondata Equipped
Pro-Tuned By Splitfire Performance (380whp/340tq)

WHEELS & TIRES

O.Z Ultraleggera Wheels. Custom Powder Coated - 18x9 +40
Sickspeed White 3-piece Spike Lugnuts
Nankang NS2 Tires - 265/35/18
Sickspeed Spiked Wheel Centre Caps

BRAKES

Brembo Brakes
Upgraded EBC Pads & Rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Eibach Lowering Springs
Hasport Rear Motor Mount

EXTERIOR

Xpel Paint Protection Film, Smoked Headlights & Foglights
Black Pearl Sparkle Painted Roof & Hoodscoop (scoop wrapped)
Custom Designed BAPE x KAWS Inspired Split Wrap
Custom Engine Bay Joker Hood Wrap
All Red Outside OEM Highlights Changed To Blue
Dry Carbon Wrapped Spoilers
Real Carbon Fibre Mirror Caps PPF’d
Custom Half-Wrap Matching Real Forged Carbon Fibre / Carbon Fibre Weave Emblem (to be replaced with new emblems for the new wrap)
Custom Handcut Front / Side Lip With Front Lip Support Rods
Honda Carbon Fibre Valve Stems
Fake OEM Foglight Housings Handcut To Make Functional Air Intakes
Real Carbon Fibre Lower Spoiler Lip
Tint

LIGHTING

All Exterior Lights Converted To LED
All Interior Lights Converted To LED
Upgraded Smoked Sequential LED Tail-lights
Starlight Headliner With Full RGB LED System & Twinkle Mode

INTERIOR

Real Carbon Fibre Steering Wheel Inserts
Ignition Button Red Overlay
ACUiTY Esco Purple Shift Knob
ACUiTY Stage 3 Short Shifter Kit
ACUiTY Upgraded Shifter Bushing Kit
ACUiTY Titanium Shift Collar Upgrade
Custom Joker Shift Boot
Red PRL Machined Metal Battery Tie-Down & Oil Cap
SiriMoto Radiator Shroud Dress Up Bolts
Custom Painted Engine Valve Cover
Custom Painted Engine Fender Covers
Various Engine Dress Up Bolts
Full Carbon Fibre Interior Replacement Trim Pieces (in production to match wrap, currently installed mirage red real carbon fibre 3 piece set)

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA

12-Inch Pioneer Subwoofer (With Hard Wired Sub Control In Dash)
BlackVue Front & Rear Camera

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Definitely would be the custom starlight headliner. Love the added elegance it brings to an otherwise economy car brand not known for their luxury offerings."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS