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Identity Crisis. PASMAG 2k1 Civic Feature
Text by Michael Semira
Photos by RCH Designs
Source: Performance Auto & Sound Magazine
Put in the hands of the right person, a vehicle can be transformed into a real piece of art. Just check out Chazz Mitchell’s Honda Civic. Yes, that’s not a typo – this car is a Honda Civic, a 2001 model to be exact. This amalgamation of Japanese and Domestic styling has been under wraps for quite some time, until Mitchell decided to let PAS be the first to unveil his creation to the world.
Its radical facelift is the brainchild of Mitchell and a result of the always-innovative automotive stylists at JT Autostyle in Rosemead, CA. Taking the recognizable headlights and front grill from a Cadillac CTS, the entire front end was re-worked using components especially fabricated for Mitchell’s unique conversion. Increasing the level of difficulty of the conversion was the fact that the Civic was going to sport a widebody kit as well. The job would be a daunting task for most bodyshops, but it was just the kind of project that the JT Autostyle team craves.
Custom EVO body kit pieces, wide front and rear fenders and Corvette taillights make up the base of the exterior modifications. Accents such as the shaved windshield squirters, keyholes, licence plate holder and flip-down fuel door were performed before the entire exterior was finished in the awesome red and black marble paintjob. The intricate and life-like detail of the marble was achieved using a special technique developed by the JT Autostyle team.
As most Civic owners roll on 18- or 19-inch wheels and are happy about it, Mitchell upped the ante by using a set of mammoth 20-inch chrome rollers from Twenty Inches Strong (TIS). The widened fenders allow the TIS03 wheels to measure 7.5 inches across at all four corners and are lined with capable Nitto 555 225/35 rubber to keep the boosted powerplant in check.
Keeping the re-worked body suspended atop the set of dubs is a custom bag-over-strut setup in front and custom Contitech air bags in the rear. It seemed like bagging was the logical way to go, as Mitchell was after maximum points from the judges. The system’s tank lives in the trunk and has been polished to match the wheels.
Power is put to the massive front wheels via a force-fed Honda 1.7L engine. Using some custom fabrication work, a GReddy turbocharger was successfully integrated into the system along with a GReddy front-mount intercooler and blow-off valve. An Injen intake provides an increase in air supply while a set of AEM Tru Time adjustable cam gears dial the factory camshafts in. A GReddy turbo timer was installed to ensure that the engine is properly cooled down after those driving sessions.
With the exterior and performance modifications already addressed, Mitchell then turned his attention to the Civic’s interior and multimedia system. Teaming with the world-renowned team at Stitchcraft in Huntington Beach, CA, Mitchell began mapping out his custom interior. Using a combination of vinyl and suede materials, Mitchell re-wrapped much of the interior – Tenzo front seats, rear seats, door panels, shifter and e-brake boots. Sparco harnesses secure both driver and passenger in place and the Sparco Ring steering wheel acts as the finishing touch to the re-worked interior.
Stitchcraft was given full-reign with the multimedia system, as Mitchell wanted to get as crazy as possible. Using the Pioneer in-dash LCD/DVD 6400CD head unit as the starting point, the system relies on MTX 81000D and 404 amplifiers to pump up the tunes. With a trio of Kicker CVR custom-enclosed subwoofers working with kick panel-mounted Alpine Type R component sets to provide the crystal clear sound, the Civic can turn any place into a party in no time. A trunk-mounted Optima Yellow Top battery and Stinger 1.5-farad capacitor ensure the components perform at their peak.
With Mitchell’s unique project finally unveiled, he now plans to make some noise on the show circuit. “Civics are like toys, only bigger. You can do anything to them, even turn one into a Cadillac,” he says. With his Civic sporting an awesome line-up of modifications, Mitchell expects that his toy will take no prisoners and take home a fair share of awards and trophies.
Photos by RCH Designs
Source: Performance Auto & Sound Magazine
Put in the hands of the right person, a vehicle can be transformed into a real piece of art. Just check out Chazz Mitchell’s Honda Civic. Yes, that’s not a typo – this car is a Honda Civic, a 2001 model to be exact. This amalgamation of Japanese and Domestic styling has been under wraps for quite some time, until Mitchell decided to let PAS be the first to unveil his creation to the world.
Its radical facelift is the brainchild of Mitchell and a result of the always-innovative automotive stylists at JT Autostyle in Rosemead, CA. Taking the recognizable headlights and front grill from a Cadillac CTS, the entire front end was re-worked using components especially fabricated for Mitchell’s unique conversion. Increasing the level of difficulty of the conversion was the fact that the Civic was going to sport a widebody kit as well. The job would be a daunting task for most bodyshops, but it was just the kind of project that the JT Autostyle team craves.
Custom EVO body kit pieces, wide front and rear fenders and Corvette taillights make up the base of the exterior modifications. Accents such as the shaved windshield squirters, keyholes, licence plate holder and flip-down fuel door were performed before the entire exterior was finished in the awesome red and black marble paintjob. The intricate and life-like detail of the marble was achieved using a special technique developed by the JT Autostyle team.
As most Civic owners roll on 18- or 19-inch wheels and are happy about it, Mitchell upped the ante by using a set of mammoth 20-inch chrome rollers from Twenty Inches Strong (TIS). The widened fenders allow the TIS03 wheels to measure 7.5 inches across at all four corners and are lined with capable Nitto 555 225/35 rubber to keep the boosted powerplant in check.
Keeping the re-worked body suspended atop the set of dubs is a custom bag-over-strut setup in front and custom Contitech air bags in the rear. It seemed like bagging was the logical way to go, as Mitchell was after maximum points from the judges. The system’s tank lives in the trunk and has been polished to match the wheels.
Power is put to the massive front wheels via a force-fed Honda 1.7L engine. Using some custom fabrication work, a GReddy turbocharger was successfully integrated into the system along with a GReddy front-mount intercooler and blow-off valve. An Injen intake provides an increase in air supply while a set of AEM Tru Time adjustable cam gears dial the factory camshafts in. A GReddy turbo timer was installed to ensure that the engine is properly cooled down after those driving sessions.
With the exterior and performance modifications already addressed, Mitchell then turned his attention to the Civic’s interior and multimedia system. Teaming with the world-renowned team at Stitchcraft in Huntington Beach, CA, Mitchell began mapping out his custom interior. Using a combination of vinyl and suede materials, Mitchell re-wrapped much of the interior – Tenzo front seats, rear seats, door panels, shifter and e-brake boots. Sparco harnesses secure both driver and passenger in place and the Sparco Ring steering wheel acts as the finishing touch to the re-worked interior.
Stitchcraft was given full-reign with the multimedia system, as Mitchell wanted to get as crazy as possible. Using the Pioneer in-dash LCD/DVD 6400CD head unit as the starting point, the system relies on MTX 81000D and 404 amplifiers to pump up the tunes. With a trio of Kicker CVR custom-enclosed subwoofers working with kick panel-mounted Alpine Type R component sets to provide the crystal clear sound, the Civic can turn any place into a party in no time. A trunk-mounted Optima Yellow Top battery and Stinger 1.5-farad capacitor ensure the components perform at their peak.
With Mitchell’s unique project finally unveiled, he now plans to make some noise on the show circuit. “Civics are like toys, only bigger. You can do anything to them, even turn one into a Cadillac,” he says. With his Civic sporting an awesome line-up of modifications, Mitchell expects that his toy will take no prisoners and take home a fair share of awards and trophies.
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Rep Power: 400 not to mention i emailed those morons and asked why they said he had a greddy turbo, when you can see in the picture all he has is a short ram intake.
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Rep Power: 336 its ok......my dad has a cts i got a civic.....i think they are better off as them selves.....but it does look clean......alot of work was put into it so props for that, im just not feeling it
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Originally Posted by mugenman
its ok......my dad has a cts i got a civic.....i think they are better off as them selves.....but it does look clean......alot of work was put into it so props for that, im just not feeling it
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Power is put to the massive front wheels via a force-fed Honda 1.7L engine. Using some custom fabrication work, a GReddy turbocharger was successfully integrated into the system along with a GReddy front-mount intercooler and blow-off valve. An Injen intake provides an increase in air supply while a set of AEM Tru Time adjustable cam gears dial the factory camshafts in. A GReddy turbo timer was installed to ensure that the engine is properly cooled down after those driving sessions.
Originally Posted by nymbus2k
about the greddy turbo - Chazz Mitchell removed the turbo prior to the photo shoot because he was having problems with it. sorry for the confusion guys.
It says in the article that the turbocharger was "successful"
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Rep Power: 320 Alot of people are still talking about how much of a waste of money it is to do stuff like this.....it's just what you're into. I love this car. It's crazy! Hope he never comes to a Texas show. lol
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