Justin’s race-ready Civic DX
We would like to introduce Josh Chambers to the Southrnfresh team!
Be sure to check out his personal photography site and blog.
PHOTOS & WORDS BY: JOSH CHAMBERS
When we think of the term ‘re-build’ the first thing that usually comes to mind is reviving an old Model T, or 69′ Camaro SS, something from an enthusiast era much before mine or many of my friends time. Perhaps an old crank-walked DSM, or other tuner car is also worthy of the term but for a re-build this extensive; I think it is deserving of its own category.
Justin has built a few Hondas’. With this one he decided he wanted to go a different route and do a purpose-built track car. This car has been COMPLETELY gone through and not a single part exist on this car today that doesn’t serve a purpose on the tarmac. He didnt just get the biggest Voltex wing he could find, buy some canards, and go park at all the local get-togethers. Instead, he built this car with every intention on tracking his Civic once it was completed. He’s going to get that chance this season and with his ‘build-list’ at the very bottom he’s clearly serious (although the SouthEast doesn’t necessarily provide as many opportunities for racing as on the west coast).
From Wilwood to BC Racing to ARC Magic this car is quite a whore of the best parts available with his ultimate goal in mind. The car is equipped with a JDM GSR that has been worked from the ground up and topped off nicely with a set of TWM 50mm ITB’s. His suspension was finished off with the likes of various BC Racing, Hard Race, ASR, & Wicked Tuning parts. The “FIA Approved” Kirk Racing 6 point cage assures that their will be no issues during tech inspection.
This car sounds unbelievable, this coming from someone who up until recently was only into big displacement motors! The exhaust pitch/note quickly gives you the hint that this isn’t your ordinary Honda. We hope to see Justin hitting the track soon with this beast and reaping the rewards of such an AWESOME build! Until then sit back, relax, and enjoy some static shots of this sexy track car! Hardparkers’ take note!
Engine:
JDM B18C (GSR) 1.8L
CNC Race Ported/Polished Cylinder Head
Skunk2 Pro2 Camshafts
Skunk2 Pro Series Valve Springs
Skunk2 Pro Series Cam Gears
KMS Titanium Retainers
OEM ITR Lost Motion Assemblys
OEM Honda 3 Layer Headgasket
82mm PCT Pistons
Balanced and Blueprinted Rotating Assembly
ACL Race Bearings (within oem honda specifications)
Morosso Baffled Oil Pan
B16A2 Transmission (w/ all new bearings)
MFactory LSD
MFactory 4.923 Final Drive
Blow Thermal Intake Manifold Gasket
TWM 50mm Individual Throttle Bodies
Fuel Injector Connection 1000cc Injectors
Walbro 255 Pump
AEM EMS 30-1020 Ecu
AEM Engine Position Module
OEM S2000/RSX-S Coil Packs
Bisimoto V2 Race Header (2.75″ collector)
3″ Exhaust Piping w/ Summit Racing Glasspack Muffler and turndown
Chasebays MilSpec Harness
Rywire Steel Braided Clutch Line
Hasport Motor Mounts
CX Racing Radiator/Fan
Samco Hoses
Endyn Tensioner
218whp / 143 ftlb tq @ 9400 (rev limiter at 9500)
(750+ miles)Suspension:
BC Racing Custom Valved Coilovers w/ F:14K R:18K Springs
Wicked Tuning Front Upper Control Arms
Wicked Tuning Race Rear Lower Control Arms (spherical bearing)
Wicked Tuning Race Rear Toe Adjusters (spherical bearing)
Wicked Tuning Race Rear Camber Adjuster (spherical bearing)
Facelift SI 26mm Front Sway Bar
CTR 22mm Rear Sway Bar
ASR Subframe Brace
Hard Race Compliance Bushing
Custom Front Strut Bar (stainless w/ dimple die)
Custom Rear Strut Bar w/ “X” Brace (stainless w/ dimple die)
Kirk Racing 6 Point Cage w/ Optional Door Bars and “X” Brace (FIA approved bolt in)
Exterior:
Vogue Silver Metallic Paint
OEM Antenna Block Off
Carbon Fiber CTR Wing Base
ARC Magic GT Wing (discontinued)
New License Plate Surround
New Side Skirts
New Door Handles (passenger side is rear sedan handle)
New Thin Side Mouldings
APR Aluminum Mirror Base w/ TCS Carbon Mirrors
VIS Carbon Firber Invader Hood
VIS Carbon Fiber Spoon Style Lip
EDM Valeo Headlights
OEM SiR Grill
Password:JDM Fenders
OEM EDM Sidemarker Lights
Custom Rear Undertray
RCrew Canards
Facelift Tail Lights
Black Rear “H” Emblem
PCI Front/Rear Tow Hooks
Interior:
Dark Grey Dashboard (gutted)
Facelift SI Gauge Cluster
AEM Wideband
OEM Honda Radio Delete
Buddy Club Seat Rails
Corbeau FX1 Pro Seats
GForce 3″ Pro Series 5 Point Harnesses
Skunk2 Short Shifter
Custom Weighted Shift Knob
NEW OEM Shift Boot
OEM Airbag Block Off Tray
Spoon Gen2 Steering Wheel
Mugen Steering Wheel Hub
Custom Shaved Steering Column
Longacre Cage Mounted Rear View Mirror
Jeg’s Cage Mounted Igniton Power/ButtonWheels/Brakes:
Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2 15×7 +25
Toyo Proxes R888 195/50R15
ARP Extended Studs (front)
New Wheel Bearings (front)
Civic DX Spindles (front)
Wilwood Dynalite 4 Piston Calipers (front)
Wilwood 11.8″ 2 piece Rotors (front)
Fastbrakes Custom Caliper Brackets (front)
Hawk DTC-60 Race Pads (front)
Wilwood Steel Braided Brake Lines (front)
RSX-S Calipers (rear)
EP3 02-03 Rotors (rear)
Goodridge Steel Braided Brake Lines (rear)
Hawk HP+ Pads (rear)
GSR Trailing Arms (rear)
Fortune Auto Titanium Lug Nuts
