CBP_knight21
Active Member
Hello there! My name is Kevin and this is the start of my build thread for my 2012 si sedan. I introduced myself in the intro thread but seeing how I am starting to get some mods together, I thought I would start a build thread. A little background info on myself: I am new to the civic si although, not new to Hondas. I started with a 1998 Prelude SH when I was 16 and absolutely loved that car. I was new to working on cars and modifying back then and definitely learned a lot. After a few years of owning that car I started noticing Subarus a lot more. Sold the Prelude and I bought a 2005 WRX. I knew NOTHING about the car besides it was awd, boosted, and sounded mean. So naturally I threw a bunch of mods on it and ended up throwing a rod on the dyno (worst day of my life). After 6 looooooong months and too much money later, I had a mildly built STi motor with a 16g turbo that made 192hp to the wheels. It was a daily so I made sure it was a safe, conservative tune. I was tired of being scared to drive my car so I was looking to trade for something different. I ended up coming across an awesome deal on an ap1 s2000 with very low miles. Effing loved that car! I will for sure own another one some day. After driving that for a few months I realized it wasnt very practical as a daily so I sold it and bought a 2006 WRX. Ohhhhh the time and money spent on that car for mods, repairs, and stress was just ridiculous. Unfortunately, that car spent more time sitting than I drove it. I came across a 1995 Honda Accord ex with 68,XXX original miles and bought it immediately. I thought, "oh what a perfect daily so I dont have to worry about the Subaru". That car ran so damn good and I really enjoyed it but I got offered a amount of money for it that I just couldnt turn down. Started driving the WRX again and every weekend I was back to repairs. I said eff this and traded it in for my 2012 Civic SI sedan. Its my first 6-speed and I love it. Now onto some pictures!
2012 Honda Civic SI sedan
mods so far:
- Nokyia yellow fog light bulbs
- Nokyia yellow high beams/ daytime running lights
- 8000k HID kit
- gunmetal painted wheels
- LED interior lights
- Ksport oil cap
- Ksport battery hold down
- Eibach pro-kit springs (soon to be installed)
- Garageline 20mm wheel spacers (soon to be installed)
This is from the night I drove her home.
First thing I noticed while driving her was that stupid rev hang. Im just now getting the hang of driving with it. Other than that, I love the car. First thing I did was replaced all the interior bulbs with LEDs. Not too long after that I put in some yellow fog light bulbs and wrapped the fog lights in yellow tint.
Then I installed a 8000k HID kit.
One of my biggest pet peeves is when people install HIDs and just throw the ballasts wherever. I dont like clutter so I mounted the ballasts securely to the frame.
I like the OEM wheels just fine but wanted to paint them gunmetal. Instead of just plasti-dipping them, I decided to paint them using actual wheel paint. I was so disappointed with the results after spending allllllll damn day prepping and painting. So at the moment the wheels and tires are off and Im stripping the paint and redoing them tomorrow. I will post some pictures when Im done. Here are some pictures of how they looked...
I dont know if it was the primer I used or what but they just dont look right at all. Thats all I have done as of right now but I just ordered some garagline 20mm wheel spacers and eibach pro-kit springs. So after those arrive I will post some pictures of them installed! I have a few more pictures to post just for....well just because =)
I found a couple pictures of my 2006 WRX that I traded in for the SI.
Sorry for the long post! I will keep updating as the mods come in.
2012 Honda Civic SI sedan
mods so far:
- Nokyia yellow fog light bulbs
- Nokyia yellow high beams/ daytime running lights
- 8000k HID kit
- gunmetal painted wheels
- LED interior lights
- Ksport oil cap
- Ksport battery hold down
- Eibach pro-kit springs (soon to be installed)
- Garageline 20mm wheel spacers (soon to be installed)
This is from the night I drove her home.
First thing I noticed while driving her was that stupid rev hang. Im just now getting the hang of driving with it. Other than that, I love the car. First thing I did was replaced all the interior bulbs with LEDs. Not too long after that I put in some yellow fog light bulbs and wrapped the fog lights in yellow tint.
Then I installed a 8000k HID kit.
One of my biggest pet peeves is when people install HIDs and just throw the ballasts wherever. I dont like clutter so I mounted the ballasts securely to the frame.
I like the OEM wheels just fine but wanted to paint them gunmetal. Instead of just plasti-dipping them, I decided to paint them using actual wheel paint. I was so disappointed with the results after spending allllllll damn day prepping and painting. So at the moment the wheels and tires are off and Im stripping the paint and redoing them tomorrow. I will post some pictures when Im done. Here are some pictures of how they looked...
I dont know if it was the primer I used or what but they just dont look right at all. Thats all I have done as of right now but I just ordered some garagline 20mm wheel spacers and eibach pro-kit springs. So after those arrive I will post some pictures of them installed! I have a few more pictures to post just for....well just because =)
I found a couple pictures of my 2006 WRX that I traded in for the SI.
Sorry for the long post! I will keep updating as the mods come in.