Seriously! My 1994 Honda Civic DX Build Thread!
This is my build thread for my 1994 Honda Civic DX Coupe!
Bought in May of 2009 with the idea of hypermiling in mind. I got involved in a motorcycle accident that month and I wanted something that got just as many mpg's as the bike did which was around 55. However, I got 63mpg once out of the bike! So I've yet to reach my previous goal. I want more mpg than that now though. :D So I've got my work set out for me. ;) Anyway, let me know what you think! The car! http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...vic92409-1.jpg Front shot of the car with the caulk drying http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...vic92409-4.jpg Lulz http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...vic92409-2.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...vic92409-4.jpg Mirror deletion and caulking around the little holes left by the deletion http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...vic92409-5.jpg New interior mirrors installed http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...vic92409-6.jpg Coroplast ramp for air diversion from wheel wells http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...vic92409-7.jpg Side shot of the ramp http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...vic92409-9.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...vic92409-8.jpg Caulk drying around the headlight. Once it dries it will become clear! http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic92409-10.jpg Current engine bay http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic92409-11.jpg Hole in the engine bay where everything used to be! http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic92409-12.jpg |
Looking good !
Did you smooth out the caulk ? It may not matter much to the air, but it takes only seconds to do. ( No sense in having the car look like crap right ?! ) I still don't get the concept of the wheel ramps, since it diverts the air right smack into the tire and the pavement. It seems like it would be more beneficial to make them split the air around the tire. What all have you removed from the engine so far ? ( I see no A/C ) Also, what is your baseline MPG at the start of the project, and in it's current state ? Edit - nevermind http://ecomodder.com/forum/em-fuel-l...vehicleid=2711 |
Nice job so far! Welcome to EM, and happy motoring!
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Nice ride!!!
How do you like your mirror mod? I need to do something along these lines. |
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And as far as I can see, ramps are better than no ramps. With a ramp, the air is diverted towards the ground, and the airflow would be more likely to hit and end there, whereas with no ramp, the air goes into the wheel well and swirls, causing drag. I don't know a lot about aerodynamic efficiencies, but that would make the most sense to me at a glance. I also noticed basjoos did it, and he's attained over 90 mpg in the past sooo..I think I'll trust his judgment too! :D |
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The interior mirrors aren't too great. I find myself looking over my shoulder often, but I also have a 300mm wide broadway mirror which helps. Most times driving at night, all I need to see is light in the mirror to know someone's next to me. So, all in all, they're not that bad. I'd say it's worth it! :D |
Looking forward to seeing some pictures of the belly pan.
What's next ? Since this is a new thread, can you remind us all of what you intend to do to the car mod wise ? ( Add smooth wheel covers, delete mirrors ...etc. ) |
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Nice work so far!
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More pics taken today! And I got the front bumper constructed today as well! :D
The underbody paneling! http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic100109-1.jpg Nice tight fit of underbody paneling by the muffler! http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic100109-2.jpg Other rear underbody paneling. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic100109-3.jpg Another shot of the underbody paneling near the exhaust. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic100109-4.jpg Part of the box I constructed to divert airflow from the new bumper portion through old ABS plastic piece I had on the front bumper. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic100109-5.jpg The box almost installed in the front bumper! http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic100109-7.jpg The box installed. Front view. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic100109-8.jpg Another view of the box. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic100109-9.jpg The almost finished product of the front bumper! We can definitely see an idea copied from Basjoos here. haha My radiator airflow slot is somewhat different though, passing directly through the bumper, still. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ic100109-6.jpg As usual, let me know what you think!! :thumbup: |
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