Darksyde294 2011 Civic Build Thread
 

Picked up this 2011 Honda Civic EX with navigation January this year. The plan (even though it’s taking longer then thought to start) is to build “the ultimate grocery getter.” I’m planning on using as many HFP parts as possible so I don’t void the warranty. Of course I’m going to have to go aftermarket when it comes to most of the engine work. So let’s get this started. Here is a picture of the car in its current stock state. First modifications are going to be the tail lights, rear appliqué, trunk hangers, and a trunk liner. I will show how to along with pictures of all parts installed.

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Sweet sweet sweet ride... The 2011s are already growing on me.. what do you have planned for tails?

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I've ordered the maxzone black style. Should have them installed by next week with a couple of other goodies. Nothing to crazy.

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Look what just showed up. The first installment of parts to hit this build. Hopefully I can get this stuff installed this weekend. First list of parts to be installed:
· Maxzone black tail lights
· Raybestos Advance Tech front and rear brake pads
· HFP cargo hooks
· HFP trunk tray
· HFP rear bumper applique

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1017459_n.jpg

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Awesome i will keep watch on it, beautiful car!

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Thanks. I can't wait till this weekend to get everything installed. I would get it installed quicker, but unfortunately I have to work...

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I thought people in California just worked out on the beach and surfed..

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Well I finally got the first batch of parts installed. For those who don’t know, installing tail lights to the 8th Gen Civic can be frustrating because you have to remove the rear bumper and chrome back piece to get these damn things on. But in the end it came out looking great. Also check out the difference when I installed the tray along with the cargo hooks. I didn’t install the brake pads yet because I couldn’t see myself wasting the old ones. So I’m going to wait until the old ones fade away and pick up new rotors as well. Up next I’m thinking of picking up stuff for the interior. Looking to get all the small stuff first before I go big with a new kit and rims.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1978866_n.jpg

Trunk before:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...8_742597_n.jpg

Trunk after:
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3707707_n.jpg

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I really didn't like the 8th gen sedans for their tails and just the look of the back. But those tails i must say look really good! Got any other plans? (sound system maybe?)

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not a fan of those aftermarket ones. i think the oem tail looks best...

anywhoo, those aftermarket tails are still hella better looking the the 2012 4dr civics....gosh they're ugly as hell.

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GASP ! Another Polished Metal Metallic ! :D
....Definitely not feeling the aftermarket lights though ..

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I dunno what you guys are talking about, I think those tails look awesome. Those look really good.

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For the most part I don't like aftermarket lights but those are nice

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well they arent bad looking. just tacky.

but as long as you like them, thats wt matters...no matter what anyone says.

i love ur color tho. oh damn. drool

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Got a lot of ideas for this car. Only thing is I only have till the end of next year to finish this project and money doesn't grow on trees. Major plans are body kit, full eibach suspension, some engine work, and little here and there. I want to make sure I can keep it as comfortable driving around town as possible. As far as sound system goes... Just maybe upgrade the speaker system throughout the car. Nothing over the top because I really enjoy the in-dash nav system that came with the car.

Also thanks for all the nice comments on the tail lights. At first I was a little hesitant on them, but I think they are an better look then the stock ones.

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It does if it's Cannabis.
But I do like the tails as well, good thing there not altezzas. If you want you can lamin X the stock ones to a smoke color and see how you like it well. Nice car I love to see new cars get modded not just being driving by old people.

On a side note if I ever get one of this cars I will shave of the side mirror and put on the coupe ones since there in the correct spot. Don't know what honda was thinking.

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Sorry guys, haven't done anything to the Civic as of late. Been throwing my time into my Impreza GC8. But will get back on the Civic later this month or next month.

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Pic of the impreza? :D

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Here is a picture of our 2006 Honda Civic that unfortunately my wife totalled. Rest in peace project Civic HFP:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7030156_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6809897_n.jpg

And our 93 GC8 Impreza STi-L4:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1611327_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1452584_n.jpg

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Been away for a while, but getting back to working on the Civic. Just picked up a KN Filter and installed it last weekend. Here are a couple of pictures of the install. Up next going to install Raybestos brake pads all the way around and add so extra lighting. Most likely fog lights. But for now here are pictures of the FN Filter install.


Picture of the KN filter next to stock filter:
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...54803971_n.jpg

KN filter installed:
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...50237970_n.jpg

First company decal added:
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...60918520_n.jpg

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very nice