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kaiba 06-21-2013 04:09 AM

Journey of a mighty Civic VX
 
After owning a Civic VX for 10 years, it was time to return it back to stock.

When it was still stock a long time ago. I was able to get 43city/55highway. I'm looking forward to getting those number back and much more.

This car was bought some time ago and modified to the point were it got very uncomfortable to drive on the street. Every little bushing were replace with polyurethane, high rate spring install, large sway bar, fancy xyz bars, engine swap with supercharger and the list goes on and on.

It was intend to be driven and win regional AutoX events. And so it did very well. But the time have come where I'm finally done with making this car go fast and now were MPG matters the most.


Last few pictures of what the VX looked like before returning to stock. The memories I had will never be forgotten.
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psd1fcb581.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psb1fb511b.jpg


Luckily, I kept every single stock piece. Returning it back to stock was an easy task.

Ofcourse, I had to AutoX a completely stock VX. Handle a lot better then expected.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps46e98696.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psb8971c56.jpg

kaiba 06-21-2013 04:15 AM

The currently plan is to convert to Federal version, which I already have the ecu and o2. And aero dynamic mod but not to point where body modification is permanent.

I've already begun designing and testing the rear 1/4 panel wheel cover.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps7b312f83.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps9d8156e9.jpg

Insight for life 06-21-2013 09:52 AM

welcome back to the other side!

MetroMPG 06-21-2013 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiba (Post 377264)
Luckily, I kept every single stock piece. Returning it back to stock was an easy task.

Smart move!

Quote:

Ofcourse, I had to AutoX a completely stock VX. Handle a lot better then expected.
Not to mention the driver has probably gotten better in the same time.

That VX engine compartment looks great.

LeanBurn 06-21-2013 10:54 AM

Man, that is a tiny radiator, never realized.

California98Civic 06-21-2013 12:28 PM

Nice car, both forms of it. I regret removing my rear mud flaps for exactly the reason you show here: they make a good mounting point for the wheel well skirts and for rear tire strakes.

fusion210 06-21-2013 03:22 PM

Cool! You almost never see someone returning their race car back into a fuel saving daily.

NachtRitter 06-21-2013 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeanBurn (Post 377293)
Man, that is a tiny radiator, never realized.

Ya, that's why a 90(+)% grill block works well with the VX

kaiba 07-18-2013 02:07 AM

Time for an update.

Just finish my 4th full gas tank since I started driving it stock.

1. 280.0 miles / 7.75 gals = 36.16mpg
Note: Missing front L/R inner fender plastic, tires 34 psi, ignition 9degree,

2. 359.0 miles / 8.05 gals = 44.55mpg
Note: Both inner fender plastic install, ignition correct to 17degrees, tires psi increase to 44.

3. 389.1 miles / 9.59 gals = 40.55mpg
Note: No change. CEL turn on for o2 sensor.

4. 505.5 miles / 9.36 gals = 53.96mpg
Note: Federal version conversion.

kaiba 07-18-2013 02:18 AM

I'm very interesting in this current(5th) gas tank. I just finished making and installing the front grill block off. This design are insert style to keep the front looking like a Civic. All 4 mud guard has been remove also.

I'm going to design another full front block off grill with a front splitter all build in one. There should be a some difference in MPG.

Right after installing the factory VX grill block off. I thought to myself why not block the side vent too. And while I'm at it, why not make a better center grill block off.

Material I used are my left over alumilite when I made a front splitter for the autox version.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps55ad09b4.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps6121710c.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps0fa8b780.jpg

And since I had the bumper remove, I though it would be a perfect time to fix the gap between the headlight and bumper by using some window/door weather strips.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps32544074.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psb515abdb.jpg


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