Owner: Ryan Jones
Location: St.Lazare, Quebec. Canada
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic DX
Horsepower: 255 hp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carbonlaced
Twitter: @carbonlaced
Instagram: @carboblaced
Photography Credit: Karel Chladek, Intuned Online, JAG Imaging
STORY
This was the first car I ever purchased myself, a 98 DX Automatic on the dealer's used car lot. Over the years, styles changed as I moved from neon lights and Altezza taillights to falling in love with the JDM movement. As I got deeper into the JDM lifestyle, I decided to build a car for function more than form, embracing JDM aftermarket performance & Honda heritage.
Over the years, I sourced rare and discontinued parts from around the globe to continue adding to the build and even though it has come so far, there's always more to be done.
ENGINE/PERFORMANCE
B18C1 GSR
Full Rebuild Oversized OEM Internals
Custom Jackson Racing Supercharger @12psi.
Spearco Water-to-air manifold
Fluidyne (Front Mount Heat Exchanger, Aluminum Radiator)
Samco Radiator Hoses
FAL High Flow Fan
C&R Racing (Radiator Cap, Custom Water Reservoir w/ Cap)
Mugen (DC Air Intake with Custom Piping, 4-2-1 Race Header, SS Twin Loop Exhaust, Oil Filter, Custom Polished Valve Cover, Reservoir Covers, Oil Cap, Fastening Bolts)
Walbro 255 l/ph Fuel Pump
RC Engineering 440cc Saturated Injectors
SARD Fuel Pressure Regulator
Fast Turbo Vacuum Manifold
STR Fuel Rail
Spoon Sports (Throttle Body, Thermostat, Fan Switch)
Top Fuel Power NEO
Edelbrock In-Line Fuel Filter
Carbing Radiator Cooling Plate
Skunk 2 V-TEC Solenoid with Cap
DRIVETRAIN
Manual Conversion
ENJO Performance Stage 2 Axles
Exedy Clutch & Pressure Plate
Fidanza 9-lb. Flywheel
WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES
SSR 3-Piece Forged Wheels – 16-inch (f & r)
Mugen MF-8 Mono Forged Wheels – 16-inch (f & r)
Bridgestone RE30 Tires – 205/45 R16 (f & r)
ARP Extended Wheel Studs
Buddy Club Lugs
Acura GS-R Rear Disc Conversion
ENDLESS Japan 4-Pot Front Calipers re-finished in Chrome
CHASSIS/SUSPENSION
Tein Super Street Full Adjustable Damper
SPC (Castor & Camber Kit, Full Aluminum Lower Arms)
Mugen Front & Rear Upper Strut Bars
EXTERIOR
Lamborghini Special Order Oro Adonis Paint
Honda Keyless Door Handle Swap
VIS Racing (Carbon Fiber Hood, Carbon Fiber Trunk)
Mugen (Fuel Cap, SS Front Spoiler, SS Rear Valence, Aero Side Skirts, SS Rear Spoiler, Front Grill)
Honda (99-00 Taillights, Type-R Headlights w/ City Lights, Type-R Side Markers, Type-R Power Folding Mirrors, Type-R Thin Side Moldings, Type-R Doors, Type-R Driver & Passenger Glass, Safety & Factory Decal Set, Optional Fog Lights, Optional Antenna Block, Optional Bumper Parking Pole, Optional Cornering Lights)
JDM Ocial Kobe, Japan Illuminated License Plate
JDM Honda of America Gold Eagle Badge
Laile of Japan Beatrush Under Panel
INTERIOR
Custom Painted JDM Color Match Interior
BRIDE Brix version 1.5 Custom Upholstered in BRIDE Material & Leather on Bride Rails
Custom Upholstered JDM Integra 4-door Rear Seat in BRIDE Material
Takata Racing Harnesses
Mugen (Cluster, ECU Stand, 5-Speed Shift Knob, Pedal Set, Race II Steering Wheel, FG-360 Steering Wheel)
DEFI Gauges (Boost,Fuel Pressure, Oil Pressure, Water Temp., Oil Temp.)
DEFI VSD Heads Up Display
Apex’I FATT Turbo Timer
Do-Luck Japan (Floor Brace, VTEC Indicator)
Honda (Type-R Climate Control, Type-R Vent Pocket, Type-R Door Panels, Type-R Carpet & Mats, Type-R Visors, Type-R Folding Mirror Switch, Road Flare, Over Head Storage, Parking Pole Switch, Fog Light Switch, Integra (SJ) Lower Bezel)
NRG Short Hub & Quick Release
Autometer Triple Gauge Pod
AUDIO/MULTIMEDIA
Morel (6.5-in. 2-Way speakers, tweeters)
Kicker I609 Rear Speakers
Alpine (1241D 12-in. Sub, V Digital Amplifiers (2))
Clarion DVD Head Unit
COMPETITION EVENTS/CLASSES/RESULTS
Multiple Best JDM
1st Best Civic
2nd Best Civic
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
It's hard to say since so much has changed over time. I would have to say the engine swap overall from a SOHC DX to a B18C1 made it a lot more fun to drive. After getting used to it, the supercharger made it feel new again.
SHOPS
JS-Tuned at MD Tuning for the Dyno Tuning, Les Couleurs Chameleon for the Powder-coating, All engine, interior, suspension, brake work was done by myself or with help of friends.
