S2KJAY - the all mighty SI

[S2KJAY]

Hello people! Iv'e been asked many questions about my vehicle so I'd like to contribute to a build thread. I don't really think I have anything special done to my car other than investing in expensive parts. I don't do stickers, spray paint, film covers of any type(with the exception of window tint), or lighting (with the exception of Honda factory ambiant lighting). I also will not purchase knock off's, or ebay parts unless absolutely genuine. Basically, I have a wine taste with a wine budget My goal is to make the vehicle look as if it came from the dealership that way, period. I'm a store manager for target, and I enjoy building things in my spare time. Ok, on to the car

 

[FB2Chris]

Whenever I look at your car all I can do is lol.

I have similar taste when it comes to parts for my car; no knockoffs and no eBay parts. I love the clean look and that's how it's going to stay

 

[MrsJrotax101]

So happy you started this thread! Can't wait to see more pics

 

[S2KJAY]

This is me:

And this is my civic SI:

I BOUGHT HER FROM HOLLER HONDA AUGUST 7, 2011. IT WAS THE FIRST SI DELIVERED IN CENTRAL FLORIDA:

I PICKED IT UP 3 HOURS AFTER THE TRUCK DROPPED IT OFF.
RIGHT AFTER THE DEALER I DROVE TO OUTBACK WITH A FEMALE FRIEND TO CELEBRATE:

FIRST MOD - HFP FRONT LIP

EASY ENOUGH. NEXT - ALL AROUND TINT ( REAR 5%, REAR SIDES 20%, PASSENGER/DRIVER 30%,FULL FRONT WINDOW 50%)

NEXT MOD: HFP 18" WHEELS W/ BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE960 TIRES. BOUGHT THEM ONE WEEK AFTER THE CAR:

WHICH I THEN DROVE THE CAR TO JACKSONVILLE TO BREAK HER IN:

SOLD MY STOCK WHEELS FOR $700 BUCKS. ONLY HAD 300 MILES ON THEM =(

THEN I THROUGH ON AN HFP MOON VISOR AND A MISHIMOTO QWIK VALVE:

I THEN BOUGHT A TEMPORARY FIX- K&N DROP IN FILTER

I THEN GOT LUCKY AND BROGHT MY CAR TO THESE GUY'S FOR SOME FREE SUSPENSION. AWESOME.

BYE CAR FOR 3 MONTHS

WHEN I GOT HER BACK:

 

[S2KJAY]

AFTER SUSPENSION I BOUGHT AN INTAKE AND BRAILLE BATTERY

THEN A P2R THROTTLE BODY SPACER AND HONDATA REFLASH

TIME TO GET SERIOUS: ULTIMATE RACING CAT BACK EXAUST(FULL TRUE 3" W/ WELDED BENDS. SECOND 3" MUFFLER OPTION W/ 3.5" ROLLED TIP) WAS NEXT-

DAMNIT THEY SENT ME AN INDIAN INSTEAD! OH WAIT, THAT'S JUST MY ROOMMATE

SECOND MUFFLER

THE REST

I THEN TOOK A MONTH OFF AND BOUGHT AND FILLED MY CAR UP WITH $500 WORTH OF ILLEGAL FIRE WORKS

 

[S2KJAY]

JUST PUT THAT THERE FOR GOOD MEASURE
ANYWAY, NEXT IS A SHORT SHIFTER ADAPTER WITH A TWM BRUSHED BRONZE COUNTERSUNK SHIFT KNOB ENGRAVED OF COURSE.

THE BREAK DOWN

THE ADAPTER

HERE'S A SHOT OF THE CUT SHIFTER. AN INCH WAS CUT OFF AND THEN I USED A TAP AND DYE SET TO THREAD THE SHIFTER ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BASE.

HERE'S THE FINAL PRODUCT. NICE AND STIFF AND VERY SHORT!

NEXT: DOWNPIPE FROM ULTIMATE RACING 3" CATLESS DOWNPIPE W/ CATTED 02 DEFOWLER:

WACK *** RESTRICTIVE STOCK DUAL CAT DOWNPIPE. SO UGLY.

COMPARISON

HERES HOW IT ALL SOUNDS TOGETHER (THIS IS WITH THE REFLASH BUT BEFORE MY TUNED FLASHPRO:

 

[S2KJAY]

i'll post the rest tomorrow. My hands are tired! lol

 

[TattooedJp75]

Damn nice build thread!! Man I am so envious of your si....

 

[andre12dbsi]

Amazing build. Your Si is amazing.

 

[Dar-Dar]

Sweet ride. ROTM well deserved.

 

[djax]

How I feel after seeing this thread. Your Si is awesome sauce.

 

[xXBob RossXx]

hey Jay

do you think its possible to add down pipe without removing the wiper assembly?

 

[Dar-Dar]

hey Jay

do you think its possible to add down pipe without removing the wiper assembly?

That cannot be done since there's no room to work with if you don't remove the wiper cowl/cross member.

 

[FreeSamples]

Simple and clean. Very nice!

 

[Dar-Dar]

I kinda want to cut the shifter and tap/dye it like how you did it. I have a skunk2 SS adapter, but I want it to be a shorter shift. Lol.

 

[xXBob RossXx]

That cannot be done since there's no room to work with if you don't remove the wiper cowl/cross member.

what if you have a lift

 

[Dar-Dar]

It's much easier to install a header/downpipe by removing the wiper cowl than lifting the car. It takes less than 20min to remove the wiper cowl/cross member.

 

[mattsbobo]

For the record: Despite the mix up in the shipping dept, I wouldn't have sent the Indian back for my originally purchased product.

Your car's looking and sounding great so far. What wheels are on the car in the dyno pics?

 

[Privman]

What are the rim/tires on it when it's sitting on dyno?

 

[JAYBLS]

^Work Kiwami 18x9.5 +38

I'd really like to see this thing in person. If I'm ever down in Orlando (I live in Jacksonville), I'll PM you my number and I'll buy you a beer or two.