iM Feature: Arif’s Honda Civic Hatch
If you’ve been a part of the automotive community for a while, there’s no denying that you’ve seen builds come and go. While we can certainly appreciate the pursuit to move on to bigger, better and faster things, we also cannot forget about the “timeless”, if you will, builds that stay in tune and keep up with the times of what’s classic, current, and of course what’s next. A term that immediately comes to mind when we talk about staying in tune and lasting in the scene is consistency. When it comes to consistency, there’s a certain Honda Civic EK Hatch that we can’t help but recognize, and it’s owned by Beyond.Ca’s forum resident “E-Mack”, Arif Jina. If you haven’t had a chance to meet her yet, allow us to introduce (or re-introduce for those who know the build), “Hollie”…
The car is unmistakable. A track ready, Championship White EK sitting on Volk’s forever classic TE-37 wheel, a Seeker V2 rear spoiler, a Civic Type-R radiator grille, VIS CF hood and hatch, DiNoc CF wrapped roof and a modified to fit Spoon rear diffuser are just a few of the exterior pieces that make Arif’s EK stand out from the rest. The most undeniable stand out exterior feature on Arif’s EK is the roll call that you’ll find on the rear window, which is a true testament and tribute to automotive culture over the past few years since Arif has owned the car.
To compliment that track ready exterior, Arif keeps things flowing in the rear gutted and Cusco-caged cockpit of his EK with a little JDM flavor such as Civic Type-R door panels, a JDM Integra Type-R cluster, a Recaro Profi XL found on the driver’s seat and an Integra Type-R Recaro found on passenger seat. Inside Arif’s EK Hatch you will also find a few items courtesy of Sparco such as the 215 Steering Wheel and Pedals.
Keeping Arif’s beloved “Hollie” planted to ground alongside the Cusco Roll Cage are a set of HSD Coilovers, Spoon Front Strut Brace, EM Racing rear strut and trunk braces, Megan C-Pillar and front “H” Braces, an ASR Rear Sub Frame brace and an 24mm ASR Rear Sway Bar. With an incredible arsenal of parts found throughout all departments of this EK Hatch, Arif sought after a JDM Honda DOHC F20B motor paired with an H22 Tranny and Exedy Stage 2 Clutch to play the important role of “Hollie’s” heart and soul. Uberdata Engine Management, a Mugen Header, an AEM Short Ram Intake, and an APEX’i N1 Catback Exhaust were also implemented for a little added performance.
Having owned “Hollie” for a little over 8 years, This EK has seen and been through it all. With a mix of everything from USDM to JDM flavor, there’s no denying the timeless appeal that “Hollie” brings to the table. Throughout all of it’s wheel phases, aero phases, body panel updates, paint resprays, and the countless hours not only in the garage or on the track, but at several car shows as well, it’s only right that we recognize and appreciate the consistency that Arif’s EK Hatch undeniably has achieved over time.
ENGINE.&.DRIVETRAIN
JDM DOHC F20B
Uberdata Engine Management
Mugen Header
AEM Short Ram
JDM H22 Transmission
Exedy Stage 2 Clutch
Apex’i Grounding Kit/Voltage Stabilizer
Apex’i N1 Catback Exhaust
EXTERIOR
VIS Carbon Hood
Sparco Hood Pins
VIS Carbon Hatch
Civic Type R Doors
OEM Civic Type R Rear Lip
Spoon S2000 Rear Diffuser modded to fit EK
Championship White Paint Spoon Mirrors
Seeker V2 Rear Spoiler
JDM SiR Civic Foglights
S2000 Side Markers
Mugen “Style” Front Lip
OEM Civic Type R Thin Side Moldings
Civic Type R Grille
DiNoc CF Wrapped Roof Panel
WHEELS.&.BRAKES
Volk TE37 (16×7 +42)
Rays Lugnuts
Toyo R1R 205/45-16
Rear Disc Brake Conversion
Power Slot Rotors Front and Rear
Project Mu Front Pads
Hawk HPS Rear Pads
Castrol SRF Brake Fluid
SUSPENSION
HSD Coilovers
Spoon Front Strut Brace
EM Racing Rear Strut Brace
EM Racing Trunk Brace
Megan Racing C-Pillar Brace
ASR Rear Subframe Brace
ASR 24mm Rear Swaybar
SiR Front Swaybar
Cusco 6pt Rollcage
Megan Racing Front H Brace
INTERIOR
Recaro Profi XL Driver’s seat on Bride Rail
JDM Integra Type R Passenger Seat on OEM Rail
Civic Type R Door Panels (including power windows and locks)
JDM Integra Type R Cluster
Civic Type R Radio Block Off Plate
JDM SiR Cupholders
JDM Integra Type R Shift Boot
Civic Type R Parking Brake Console
Greddy Counterweight Shiftknob
Sparco Pedals
Sparco 215 Steering Wheel
NRG Short Steering Wheel Hub
NRG Quick Release
Wink Mirror
Alpine Headunit
Alpine Type R Speakers
If you’d like to see the entire gallery of photos click HERE
iM Feature: Zeeshan’s Honda Civic Hatch
Growing up as a kid whether you are a car enthusiast or not, there was always that one car that we would only dream of owning when we grow up. Typically the type of cars we would dream of owning as children would be that of the highest performance and almost always something from the exotic class. For Zeeshan, the car of his dreams was certainly not in the form of a high performance exotic, but in the form of a hatchback made by automaker, Honda Motor Company of Japan.
Although not available to the public in North America at the time, Zeeshan made his dreams a reality as he decided to build the car of his dreams, an EK9 Honda Civic Type-R.
As soon as Zeeshan acquired a Civic Hatch, he knew exactly what route he wanted to go take to make it the EK that he envisioned in his dreams. With inspiration from JDM modifying, the direction that his EK was going to go in was that of a simple, clean, subtle yet aggressive approach. Inside and out, you will find nothing but pieces from the JDM EK9 Civic Type-R.
The main focus of Zeeshan’s EK however, is found under the hood. Originally sporting a built B16B from an EK9, Zeeshan felt that there just wasn’t enough power and felt that his EK needed a little more of a push. To give him that push, Zeeshan implemented a Jackson Racing Supercharger to give the B16 a little more pep. Unfortunately, the Jackson Racing Supercharger gave Zeeshan some engine troubles and caused two of his intake valves to bend. Instead of rebuilding the B16 however, Zeeshan decided to do something different for his EK and began working on a Frankenstein K20/K24 motor. Once Zeeshan got the Frankenstein motor swap running, he made an impressive 221whp during a dyno run. With the light chassis of the EK and a hybrid K20/K24 engine making good power paired with a DC5 ITR transmission, Zeeshan’s vision of building the EK of his dreams, became a reality.
Fast forward to today and as we all know, all good things do eventually come to an end. Because of the K24 being a much taller block, it’s steel oil pan hanging really low, and the city of Calgary known for having some of the worst roads in Canada, the beating the oil pan took caused blockage to the pick up, and resulted in a spun rod. As for the future of this EK? A good friend of Zeeshan’s now owns it, currently running with a B-Series motor.
On the brighter side of things however, Zeeshan certainly has not shied away from car modding and even has plans of a completely different build in the works. With dreams becoming a reality from this build, there is no doubt in our minds that Zeeshan’s next project will be just as formidable, if not more than his EK. For now though, let’s take “one last look” if you will, at Zeeshan’s Honda Civic Hatchback…
ENGINE
Fully built k24/k20
Supertech 12.5cr piston
Skunk2 rods
Prb oil pump
Arp headstuds
Supertech valve springs
Supertech seats & retainers
Kelford 179B2 Cams
RBC Intake manifold
Skunk2 header
Custom 3″ exhaust
Hasport Ekk2 mounts
Karcepts Intake
karcepts Throttle Body Adapter
RDX Fuel injector
Golden eagle fuel rail
Custom fuel lines
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Fuel lab FPR
Hondata Kpro
Deka battery
Hybrid racing rad hose
Griffin K swap radiator
Chasebay brake line tuck
Valve cover sharpie by 403sharpie
DRIVETRAIN
DC5 ITR transmission
Hybrid Racing shifter box
Karcepts shift knob
Exedy Stage 1 clutch
Exedy Flywheel
Dss Stage 0 axles
WHEELS.&.BRAKES
JDM Ek9 5 lug conversion
Rota Slipstreams 16×7 +45 and 16×8 +48
1″ Prelude brake booster & MC
Brembo blanks
Hawk brake pads
ARP Extended Wheel Studs
SUSPENSION
Skunk2 LCA
Megan Racing C pillar bar
EG Subframe with DC2 rack
ITR front sway bar
ASR subframe rear brace
Suspension technique sway bar
Tein S techs on Koni Yellows
EXTERIOR
First molding lip
EK9 side mirror
EK9 thin side molding
Ek9 spoiler
Custom spoiler tilt brackets
EK9 rear lip
EK9 side markers
EK9 tail lights
EK9 front grill
EK9 window visor
Custom tow hook
R crew canards
ARC style splitters
INTERIOR
EK9 Recaros
EK9 cluster
EK9 steering wheel
EK9 block off plate
EK9 air bag delete
EK9 arm rest
EK9 carpet
EK9 cup holder
More pics of Zeeshan’s EK can be found on our Flickr page HERE
iM: The Re-Up 2013 (Part 2)
Going to keep things rolling with Part 2 of our Re-Up 2013 series…
Without a doubt one of the most influential features we’ve done here on illmotion come from the crew over at PoorForm. To back up that last sentence two members from illmotion even went as far as switching up their projects and going in the direction of VIP/Lexus modding. Definitely stay tuned for more from PoorForm later on this year!
iM Highlight: Poorform Lexus LSs
Another first on illmotion comes from Devon Mori and a dual feature of his Honda Civic EG6 and Honda CBR600RR. With both of Devon’s means of transportation painted the same color, seeing both his car and bike in motion for the rolling shot was definitely an awesome moment!
iM Feature: Devon Mori’s 1992 Honda Civic EG6 & 2006 Honda CBR600RR
illmotion’s own Prashant Topiwala surprised most of us this year when he sold this car, a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. While most of us can’t wait to see what Prashant has in store for next season, we’re pretty sure Prashant will regret getting rid of this once he looks at pictures from this feature again. Let’s take a moment to remember Prashant’s C63 AMG, shall we?
iM Highlight: Prashant Topiwala’s 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
One of the very first “official” shoots of the season was Andy’s Mint Green Nissan Skyline GT-R R32. We had the pleasure of being able to shoot this car earlier on in the year as this car went on to become one of the biggest internet sensations of 2013. Doing his own thing and not paying attention to the negativity of others definitely got everyone talking about Andy and his GT-R.
iM Feature: Andy’s Nissan Skyline GT-R R32
Photographer Taylor Smith blessed us once again last year with another clean Euro in the form of Lani’s MK4 Jetta VR6. Rocking the super rare original Votex kit from Volkswagen and sitting on BBS CH Wheels, let’s revisit Lani’s immaculate MK4 Jetta.
iM: The Re-Up 2013 (Part 1)
Another year has passed, and after some good time off from the Christmas holidays, it is that time of the year once again. Over the next few days we will be taking a look back at the year that was 2013 with our annual Re-Up series! Before we begin however, we can’t help but once again thank you guys for the continuous support that you guys have given us since we started way back in March 2010!!! We hope you all enjoyed the holidays and we wish you all a very prosperous 2014! Let’s kick things off with Part 1 of the Re-Up 2013…
We started the year 2013 off with Kevin Wong’s 2008 Acura CSX out of Edmonton, Alberta. Certainly not a stranger to all things “JDM” Kevin pulled out all the right stops when it came to turning this CSX to it’s Japanese counterpart, a Honda Civic Type-R, supercharged and fitted with a Mugen Aero Kit!
iM Feature: Kevin Wong’s 2008 Acura CSX Type-S
Another highlight coming out of Edmonton, Alberta courtesy of Richard Kratz is Brad Kutz’s 2003 Nissan 350Z. Clean, simple and effective were definitely the key elements for Brad to present his 350Z the way you see it here.
iM Highlight: Brad Kutz’s 2003 Nissan 350Z
Undeniably one of the cleanest TSXs to ever come out of Calgary was Sasa’s 2004 Acura TSX. What definitely made Sasa’s TSX stand out from the rest was his impeccable attention to detail and its rare Indigo Blue original paint.
iM Feature: Sasa Karna’s 2004 Acura TSX
Coming out of the west coast courtesy of Taylor Smith is Josh’s Honda S2000. An unfortunate vandalism certainly did not stop Josh from continuing to pursue the S2000 that he envisioned, and from the looks of it there is no signs of him giving up either. Kudos, Josh!
iM Highlight: Josh’s Honda S2000
Without a doubt one of the more unique builds we’ve featured here on illmotion is Dale’s 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle! Inspired by the classic series, The Love Bug, Dale’s rendition of “Herbie” is something you definitely want to check out if you missed it last year!
iM Event Coverage: Driven 2013 Calgary (Part 1)
To “officially” kick start the 2013 season, Driven made it’s way to the Olympic Oval in Calgary. A little earlier than the previous year, this certainly did not stop everybody from getting their cars ready, some even just MINUTES before the end of roll-in and set up. With over 250 cars coming together under one roof, Driven continues to get better every year as owners/enthusiasts just know that it is the perfect opportunity to showcase what he/she has been hiding over the course of the winter. With that, the quality factor continues to improve as well as participants step it up and come correct every year.
Congratulations to all those who were awarded this year including Devon Mori (RHD EG6), Noel Eggers (S14), Randy Chau (Honda S600), Duncan Yu (Sleeper Civic), Philip Tan (AE86), Derrek Poyntz (Best Engine Dress Up – Integra) and Tommy Daraseng (E92 M3) who represented with illmotion.
We here at illmotion would also like to take this time to thank the beautiful Melyssa Grace for kicking it with us. It was definitely an honor to have you in our booth and we really hope you enjoyed the show as much we did!
Also a big shout out to our own Aldrich Evangelista for providing the beats and DJing for almost 8 hours straight! Amazing work Rich!
Finally, we would like to thank all of you because in all actuality, there would be no “Driven” without the support of you guys as we encourage each other, and practically push each other to get our cars ready to roll for shows like this. Thank you guys for making Driven 2013 a success yet again for our scene! It was definitely awesome seeing some familiar faces and meeting new ones, which is exactly what it’s all about; and what a perfect way to re-introduce the season we call Summer!
Moving on, we do have intense coverage of Driven which will be separated into parts over the next few days, so let’s kick things off with Part 1 of our iM Event Coverage: Driven 2013 Calgary…
Enjoy!
iM Event Coverage: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond.ca Meet – April…
It was a gorgeous night out for the last 403 Honda/Beyond.ca at Chinook, and that meant a really awesome turnout, the best turnout we’ve seen all season. Hopefully the meets stay as busy as they have been, if not busier!
Here’s a few of the many shots I took. To see the rest, check out the set on our Flickr stream: HERE
And for my buddy Aldo, I know where you hide your snacks now… in your bumper.
Make sure to come on down and hang out the next meet at Chinook on May 1st, 2013.
iM Event Coverage: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond.ca Meet – April…
You can almost feel it in the air. The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and the cars that have been hiding are starting to come out. The season is almost upon us, and for a handful of people, it already has. And that means the 403 Honda/Beyond.ca weekly meets are starting to get into full swing. I’ve been to a few already, and they’ve been starting to get busier and busier. Here are a few snaps I took that somewhat darker night, then it got cold, so I put the camera away:
For more shots, check out the set on our Flickr stream: HERE
If you’re bored on a Wednesday night, are interested in checking out peoples projects, come check out the weekly meets. They happen usually from 7pm to whenever at the rear upper parkade lot of Chinook Centre. Hope to see you next week!
iM Feature: Devon Mori’s 1992 Honda Civic EG6 &…
Last summer, we were pleasantly surprised and quite happy to hear that one of our longtime supporters, and one of the homies, Devon Mori, was going to represent and enter with us for Driven 2012. The biggest reason we were excited for Devon’s “return” if you will, was due to the fact that the Driven show was going to mark the resurrection of his 1992 Right Hand Drive Honda Civic EG6, a project that Devon initially thought he had put to rest. To come back with a bang, Devon also came out to represent the motor bike scene with a 1996 Honda CBR600RR, featuring the same Metallic Green Pearl exterior as his newly resurrected EG6.
The return of the EG6. For as long as we could remember, Devon’s owned this 1992 Honda Civic ever since the emergence of right hand drive vehicles in Canada. A quick look into the past, Devon had put this little EG into hibernation and practically left it to hibernate for a few years. With no motivation to get it back on road, Devon’s EG remained in temporarily stored status. Fast forward to 2012, and Devon found some motivation to bring back his RHD hatchback, just in time for Driven Calgary.
Ditching the white exterior that came with the EG when Devon first acquired it, Devon marks his return by drastically switching up the exterior appeal of his civic with a Metallic Green pearlescent finish. Sporting custom DIY polished Rota GT3s on one side, and super rare Mugen CF-48s on the other, coming back clean and unique was definitely a step in the right direction for Devon’s comeback.
1992 Honda Civic EG6 SiR
ENGINE
CR-VTEC motor
Skunk 2 pro series valves
Skunk 2 pro series valve springs
Skunk 2 titanium retainers
Hondata s300
Short ram intake
DC Sports header
Mugen twin loop exhaust
T1R grounding kit
Samco rad hoses
ACT 6 puck clutch
ACT lightened flywheel
Skunk 2 dual bend short shifter
Avid race axles
T1R oil cap
EXTERIOR
Custom mixed green pearl paint (exterior)
Metallic purple pearl (engine bay)
OEM SiR front lip
J’s racing intake duct
8000k HIDs
Custom fabricated skid plate
JDM window visors
SiR 2 piece rear spoiler
shaved side moulding holes
rear wiper delete
JDM power folding mirrors
WHEELS.&.SUSPENSION
Mugen CF-48 wheels (silver)
Rota GT-3 wheels (polished)
Password JDM 3 point front strut bar
Tein flex coil overs
C-pillar bar
INTERIOR
20th anniversary limited SiR-S interior w/gathers rear speakers
JDM arm rest
JDM center audio console
T1R Kevlar reclining race seats
Type R non SRS steering wheel
Type R shift boot
Spoon sports shift knob
Custom made single DIN gauge pod
Custom made gauge bezel w/S2K cluster
Wireworx S2K plug and play harness
Wireworx magic box
Alpine deck w/iPod connect
Devon could not have come up with a better way to compliment his EG than with another Honda, a CBR600RR. Featuring the same Metallic Green Pearl finish as his EG, Devon’s CBR600RR sports a Hyperflo slip on exhaust with a neo-chrome mid pipe, billet tips and a built-in fender elimator. Subtle modifications that are perfect for when Devon is out cruising in the spring and summer season.
2006 Honda CBR600RR
Custom mixed green pearl paint
Watsen design flush mount front signals (color matched)
Clear alternatives integrated tail light
Hyperflo slip on exhaust w/ built in fender eliminator, neo-chrome mid pipe, billet tips
To come correct with a feature combining both a car and a bike, we couldn’t think of a better way to unite the two than with some slick rolling shots, courtesy of the homie Jason Hoang of Life With Jason. With the perfect balance that represents both sides of the spectrum, both car world and bike world, you can’t help but admire the harmony and balance that Devon has accomplished with both his EG6 and his CBR600RR. Peep these rollers and you’ll see exactly what we are talking about.
For more pictures of Devon’s EG & CBR, check out our flickr page here: Devon Mori’s EG6 & CBR
iM Feature: Adam Fulton’s Honda Civic EK Hatch
Here on illmotion, we’ve always been criticized of always publishing features of mainly just our friends and family in the scene and never searching for the greatest build ever that hides in the garage and never sees the light of day. As I come up with write ups for all these cars practically every week, this is always very discouraging to hear as coming into this, the only reason “illmotion” got together was because of one basic foundation: the enthusiasm that we all share for the love of cars. To get straight to the point, without this enthusiasm, “illmotion” wouldn’t be here today, and we wouldn’t be as big as we are without connecting with peers in this scene to not only showcase the best that Calgary (and other areas) has to offer, but to make the car community further expand in a positive and motivating manner. To put my ranting to an abrupt end, all the negativity that we do endure in end is absolutely negligible, as the support we’ve garnered from our ever growing friends and family pushes us to keep going.
For anyone who read all of that, you may wonder what this has to do with Adam Fulton and his Honda Civic EK Hatch. It’s quite simple in the fact of the matter that while Adam built his Civic based on his own taste and desires, none of it would be possible without the constant support of his friends and family, ultimately motivating him to make his Civic appear and function as you see it today.
Like most of us who started out in the game, finding a platform to work with was without a doubt one of the most stressful things ever as there are so many cars to choose from. Long story short for Adam, the EK Hatch was his weapon of choice. Sporting a USDM B16A2 under the hood, Adam started out with the basic engine mods giving the B16 more breath-ability with an AEM Short Ram Intake, Mugen Midpipe, T1R Test Pipe and a Spoon N1 Axle back.
Simplicity is key as the exterior of Adam’s showcases his outdoorsy nature complete with Yakima crossbars, bike rack, ski/snowboard rack, fairing and wind jammer. No matter what the weather is, Adam is guaranteed ready for whatever outdoor activity the weather permits. Also found on the exterior of Adam’s EK Civic is replica Spoon front lip and rear duckbill, DIY CTR Headlamps, 1999 Spec taillights, and a JDM SiR rear bumper.
The interior of Adam’s EK displays his desire for JDM goodness as JDM EK4 pieces are found throughout the car from the front seats, rear bench, the steering wheel all the way down to the interior door panels. A USDM SiR Cluster, JDM Civic Type-R shift boot and Skunk2 weighted shift knob can also be found in the interior of Adam’s EK Hatch.
With stance and wheel fitment being all the craze that all the cool kids are doing, it was only natural for Adam to play along and come correct with a set of CCW Race Version Classics sitting on Tein Superstreet coilovers. To further enhance the chassis and suspension upgrading experience, Adam opted for Skunk2 front and rear camber kits, a Civic Type-R strut tower bar, a Beaks lower tie bar and a Megan C-Pillar bar.
What’s really admirable about Adam and his Civic EK Hatch, is the fact that this car was not built overnight, and Adam continues to masterfully piece this car together slowly, but surely. Paying close attention to peers in the scene and doing things his own way, Adam’s work in progress continues to impress us, mostly because of the positive motivation he has from his own friends and family on a daily basis. For those who have met Adam, will know that he is probably one the most enthusiastic car geeks out there, and is surrounded by good friends who share the same mentality. The passion for the love of cars that Adam and his friends share, and the support they offer to each other, is exactly what we need more of in this scene, and something we should all take note of.
While Adam’s Honda Civic EK Hatch is still a work in progress, we’re definitely excited to see what else Adam has up his sleeve for the future. For now though, let’s have a look at how far he’s come…
Engine
USDM B16A2
AEM Short Ram Intake
Mugen Midpipe
Spoon N1 Axle Back
T1R Test Pipe
Exterior
Rep Spoon Front Lip
DIY Civic Type-R Headlights
LaBra Hood Bra
Rep Spoon Duckbill
JDM SiR Rear Bumper
99 Spec Tail lights
Rear Wiper Delete
Yakima Crossbars
Yakima Fairing
Yakima Bike Rack
Yakima Ski/Board Rack
Yakima Wind Jammer
Interior
JDM EK4 SiR Front Seats
JDM EK4 SiR Rear Bench
JDM EK4 SiR Door Cards
JDM EK4 SiR Steering Wheel
USDM SiR Cluster
Skunk2 Short Shift
Circuit Hero 33mm Shift Extender
Skunk2 Weighted Shft Knob
JDM Civic Type-R Shift Boot
Suspension.&.Chassis
Tein Superstreet Coilovers
Beaks Lower Tiebar
Skunk2 Front Camber Kit
Skunk2 Rear Camber Kit
Civic Type-R Front Strut Bar
Megan C-Pillar Bar
Megan Rear Strut Bar
Wheels
16×8.5″ +15 CCW Race Version Classics
195/45/R16 All Around
For more pics of Adam’s Honda Civic EK Hatch, check out our Flickr page HERE