Engraved EG Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Hello HondaForums community, I want to introduce the HondaForums community to a "one of a kind" EG build that I've been working on over the past 3+ years. The project is called the "Engraved EG". I am the creator / designer / engraving artist of the "Engraved EG". The vehicle is a 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback VX. I have always been into art and cars (Mainly Hondas) since I was a little kid, but for this "one of a kind" car project I wanted to really step out of the box and do something that no one in automotive history has ever done and fully hand engrave on an entire body of a car. Also, I am hand engraving on various aftermarket parts for the car. Once completed, the "Engraved EG" will be the "World's First Fully Hand Engraved Car". I have a big appreciation for those who have done "Sharpie Art" on cars, but I dont like to be like everyone else when It comes to artwork. Separating my art from everyone else's is what makes my hand engravings "one of a kind". The tools Im using for the "Engraved EG" are Dremel tools and accessories. I have invested over 4,800+ hand engraving hours into this "one of a kind" EG. Once completed, around 6,000+ engraving hours will have gone into the project. Also, once the body of the car is fully hand engraved I will be taking the process even further. In addition to hand engraving on the body, bumpers, carbon fiber parts, and various car parts.....I will be adding color within the hand engravings to make the engravings "pop". After that, the car will be clear coated to help preserve the engravings and finally a clear bra protection film will be added to protect the entire car from getting rock chips and other damage while driving and transport. Since the "Engraved EG" is a Japanese car, I wanted to add a Japanese theme mixed throughout the hand engraving designs. Some of the Japanese imagery includes; Japanese characters, Kanji, and culture. Around the logos and designs Im adding various freestyle designs to fill in the empty space. The "Engraved EG" is the largest and most extensive hand engraving project I have ever taken on. My goal with this project is to create multiple WORLD RECORDS and gain 1 MILLION "Engraved EG" fans. A lot of you may think that getting 1 million fans sounds a little crazy for a Honda EG, but isn't hand engraving on an entire EG kinda crazy too??? ;) Please feel free to visit the "Engraved EG" facebook fan page for continuous updates with the project. Help me bring this "one of a kind" EG to an entirely new level. I would love to hear your comments or any ideas you may have. I will also be updating this thread with the cars progress as often as I can. I couldn't have gotten this far with the "Engraved EG" project without the amazing support from the "Engraved EG" fans. Thank you for the support HondaForums. Please note: the purpose of this thread is to show my love for Hondas, my hand engravings, and all aspects of this "one of a kind" build. Not to promote any of the Logos / Companies that appear on the vehicle. Thank you. "Engraved EG" facebook fan page https://www.facebook.com/EngravedEg Modification List (Currently) Drivetrain: - Custom Lightweight Flywheel - Custom 6 Puck Racing Cluth / Heavy Duty Pressure Plate - Skunk2 Racing: Dual Bend Short Throw Shifter - Password JDM: Hardened Shift Linkage Bushing Kit - GSR Axles Engine: - B18C1 Motor with (B16 Pistons) - B18C1 Transmission - ITR Valve Cover (FUlly Hand Engraved) - Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Spark Plug Cover - Password JDM: Billet Aluminum Theft Proof Oil Cap - Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber PowerChamber Intake (Fully Hand Engraved / Not Installed) - Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Velocity Stack - Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Cooling Plate - Skunk2 Racing: Black Series Pro Series Intake Manifold - AEM: Dual Chamber Cold Air Intake with Dry Flow Filter (Currently on EG) - AEM: Pre Filter - DC Sports: 4 to 1 Polished Headers - NGK: Spark Plug Wires - NGK: Iridium IX Spark Plugs - Password JDM: Fender Washer Kit - Password JDM: Magnetic Oil and Trans Drain Plugs - Password JDM: Odyssey Battery Relcator (Fully Hand Engraved / Not Installed) - 2.25" Exhaust Piping (Magnaflow Muffler and Resinator) Exterior: - JDM Headlights - JDM Tail Lights - Password JDM: Amber Corners - Password JDM: JDM Spec Replacement Fenders - Password JDM: Amber Fender Markers - Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fog Light Covers (Not Installed) - SEIBON Carbon: OEM Carbon Fiber Hood (Fully Hand Engraved) - SEIBON Carbon: Carbon Fiber Duckbill Rear Spoiler (FUlly Hand Engraved) - SEIBON Carbon: Carbon Fiber Hatch (Fully Hand Engraved) - SEIBON Carbon: MG-Style Carbon Fiber Side Skirts (Not Hand Engraved Yet / Installed) - SEIBON Carbon: SP-Style Carbon Fiber Front Lip (Not Hand Engraved Yet / Not Installed) - AeroCatch Flush Mount Locking Hood Latches - Password JDM: Front Tow Hook (Fully Hand Engraved / Not Installed) - Password JDM: Rear Tow Hook (Fully Hand Engraved / Not Installed) Interior - Momo Steering Wheel (320mm) - Password JDM: 4" Shift Lever Extension (10x1.5mm Thread Pitch) - Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fuel Pump Cover (Fully Hand Engraved) - Skunk2 Racing: Gunmetal Weighted Shift Knob (400 grams) - Password JDM: Leather Shift Boot with Red Stitching - Broadway Mirror - Stock Seats (Currently) Suspension and Chassis: - Password JDM: 3 Point Front Strut Tower Bar (Fully Hand Engraved / Not Installed) - DC Sports: Gunmetal CS2 Front Strut Tower Bar (Not Installed) - Password JDM: 4 Point Rear Strut Tower Bar (Fully Hand Engraved / Installed) - Lowering Springs - Adjustable Shocks Wheels and Brakes - 16x7 5Zigen DIV3's +38 Offset (Painted Orange for SEMA Show 2012 / New wheels coming soon....) - Stock Brakes (Currently) Tires: - Hankook Ventus V2 Concept (205/45/16) The first few images are some of the most recent photos of the "Engraved EG". I will be sharing images from start to finish (in sequential order) of the "Engraved EG" project to HondaForums and its members. I will also be updating this thread as often as I can. The most recent photos and info will be on the last pages of the thread. Thank you HondaForums. I'm looking forward to seeing the comments and opinions that anyone would like to share. Some (Current Photos) of the "Engraved EG": The "Engraved EG" visiting HPD (Honda Performance Development Headquarters (Valencia, CA) The "Engraved EG" visiting a new Fire Station The "Engraved EG" at the AE Performance Monthly car meet (Valencia, CA) AE Performance monthly car meet (Valencia, CA) Edited March 9, 2013 by Engraved EG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Now, let's start from the beginning......... I picked up this 1992 Honda Civic VX Hatchback back in January 2010. It wasn't in too bad of shape. Had quite a few door dents and dings but nothing major. Im not a big fan of the Aztec green color but I guess I couldn't be that picky, considering all of the work I knew that I had ahead of me for this project. Radiator support was a little tweaked and so was one of the sides of the front bumper support. The EG came with a SOHC VTEC motor, which ran perfectly and the car drove straight and true . The mesh wheels the EG came with weren't bad, but I changed them out the next week. lol. Front bumper :(: Some chips in the paint and looks like this bumper may have been red at one time. Headlight brackets were broken and barely hangin on. lol. Same with the corners. Hood needing some adjustments as well. A little driver side door damage: Paint chips on the rear bumper and dents on the hatch: 320mm Momo Steering Wheel: This steering wheel feels great while driving, but it has definitely seen better days. lol. Gonna have to replace it sometime. The steering column plastic casing is also broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Roughly about 2 weeks after picking up the EG, I decided to call up a friend who owns a Honda / Acura performance shop in Hawaiian Gardens, CA (Import Life Performance) and told him I wanted to go with a B18C1 motor for the "Engraved EG" project. So he started putting together a motor for me and ordered a bunch of brand new Honda / Acura parts. I then started to do some searching online to see what parts I wanted and needed for the "Engraved EG" project. Here are some of the parts I picked up....... - Skunk2 Racing: Dual Bend Short Throw Shifter - Password JDM: Hardened Shift Linkage Bushing Kit - ITR Valve Cover - Password JDM: Billet Aluminum Theft Proof Oil Cap - Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber PowerChamber Intake - Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Velocity Stack - Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Cooling Plate - Password JDM: Magnetic Oil and Trans Drain Plugs - Password JDM: Odyssey Battery Relcator - JDM Headlights - JDM Tail Lights - Password JDM: Amber Corners - Password JDM: JDM Spec Replacement Fenders - Password JDM: Amber Fender Markers - Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fog Light Covers - Password JDM: Front Tow Hook (Red Billet Aluminum) - Password JDM: Rear Tow Hook (Red Billet Aluminum) - Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fuel Pump Cover - Skunk2 Racing: Gunmetal Weighted Shift Knob - Password JDM: Leather Shift Boot with Red Stitching - Broadway Mirror - Password JDM: 3 Point Front Strut Tower Bar (Black) - Password JDM: 4 Point Rear Strut Tower Bar (Black) ITR Valve Cover Password JDM: Billet Aluminum Theft Proof Oil Cap Edited March 9, 2013 by Engraved EG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber PowerChamber Intake PowerChamber Air Filter and Hardware Edited March 9, 2013 by Engraved EG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Velocity Stack Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Cooling Plate Password JDM: Odyssey Battery Relcator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 JDM Headlights JDM Tail Lights Password JDM: Amber Corners Password JDM: JDM Spec Replacement Fenders JPassword JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fog Light Covers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Password JDM: Front Tow Hook (Red Billet Aluminum) Password JDM: Rear Tow Hook (Red Billet Aluminum) Password JDM: Dry Carbon Fiber Fuel Pump Cover Password JDM: 4 Point Rear Strut Tower Bar (Black) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Shortly after picking up some of the parts I wanted for the project, I went down to Import Life Performance in Hawaiian Gardens, CA and had my fully rebuilt B18C1 motor and Trans put in. These guys really impressed me with how fast they did the swap. From the time they dropped the old SOHC Vtech motor to completing the entire GSR swap, it took them roughly 3 1/2 hours. At the shop getting ready to start. Jacob is the red haired guy. Super cool dude. I call him the "Mad Scientist" of Honda / Acura. LOL. Old motor is out and in record time. Empty engine bay. Eventually Im gonna be doing a wire tuck and repainting the engine bay. EG waiting patiently for her newly rebuilt GSR swap. She is getting excited!! LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Now that is some skimpy exhaust piping. Gonna have to change that soon. New motor! Yayy!! ]WOW, that gold valve cover is kinda BLAHHHH. Can't wait to put my ITR valve cover on. Alright guys, it's time to roll her over to her new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Droppin the motor in..... Its in!!! Connecting everything up...... Added the radiator hoses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Taking a look at the new custom lightweight flywheel. Password JDM: Magnetic Oil and Tranny Drain Plugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Current lowering spring and shock setup. Changing this to Coilovers eventually. Stock brakes setup. Changing this out later as well. Shift linkage taken apart. Getting ready for my new short throw shifter. Skunk2 Racing: Dual Bend Short Throw Shifter Password JDM: Hardened Shift Linkage Bushing Kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Shift linkage is together, along with the hardened shift linkage bushing kit and Skunk2 Racing dual bend short throw shifter. Old short throw / shift knob set up. Shift linkage and new dual bend short throw shifter is in. Time for the Skunk2 Racing gunmetal weighted shirt knob. (400 grams) Password JDM: red stitched leather shift boot Everything is together. Much better than the last setup I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraved EG Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 New GSR axles and boots installed. Motor swap is complete. Yay!! The next day I headed over to a muffler shop in Valencia and had some new piping installed. Im also going to be changing the exhaust at a later time but this will be good for now. I went with 2 1/4" piping, along with a Magnaflow resinator and Magnaflow muffler. I dont want anything very loud at this point. This is the first time I have had a Magnaflow muffler on any of my cars and it sounds pretty good. Stock piping and muffler New piping, resinator, and muffler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanaVP Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Maneee its like i was watching a interesting show, im ready to go to the next page to read up on ya build and all i can say is "To Be Continued!" Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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