Metzger's FB6 Build Thread

[Metzger]

History:
Hello everyone my name is Daniel, I was born and raised in The Former West Germany in Munich, Bavaria. I speak German, Bavarian (Dialect of German), and obvoisly English. I moved to Texas back in 2000 and have loved it here ever since. I am 24 years young, ever since I can remember I have been in love with cars. I used to sit and read Import Tuner and Super Street magazines sitting inside Barns & Noble's while my mom or dad would be browsing for books. Fast forward to age 16 I was given my fathers car a 1993 Mercury Tracer LTS (Ford Escort GT) that we brought to Texas from Germany. I ended up locking the engine on that car and replaced it with a 2005 Toyota Corolla S (Name: Tarah) which I ended up modding before I was rear ended during my first semester Freshman year in College (the car was considered "totaled"). I was car-less for a good few months before I found my third car a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS (Name: Sasha) that I ended up getting used for a steal (23,000 miles on the odometer). The Eclipse had/has Black Projector HALO Headlights, D2 RS Coilovers, and an MTX Sub/Amp installed.

Sasha by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

Overcast by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

Present:
I sold my "static" 4th Generation Mitsubishi Eclipse (115,000 miles on the odometer) a few months back and decided to purchased my very first brand new vehicle (fourth vehicle). At first I wanted a GTI, Si, BRZ, STi, EVO X, or a MazdaSpeed3 but after hard thinking and test driving I decided on the 2013 Taffeta White Honda Civic Si Sedan (FB6). I ended up locating and purchasing the Honda Civic Si on July 27, 2013 with 6 miles on the odometer. As I write this post (January 8, 2014) my FB6 has 9,100 miles on the odometer.

TW FB6 by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

TW FB6 by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

License by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

IMG_0839 by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

Yuki by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

Mod List:
Hondata FlashPro
Full-Race 3" Catless Downpipe
Full-Race 3" Axleback Exhaust
D2 Racing RS Coilovers
Enkei RPF1 17x8 +35
Eibach Sway Bar Kit
Megan Racing Front Lower Tie Bar
Megan Racing Rear Lower Tie Bar
Megan Racing Chassis Brace
OEM Door Visors
PRO Design Roof Spoiler
Moddiction Anvil (Wrinkle Red) Textured Shift Knob
LED Interior/Trunk/License Plate
DDM Tuning 6000k HID Headlights
DDM Tuning 3000k HID Fogs
Nokya Arctic White Stage 2 DRL
JDM Type-R (Front, Rear, Steering Wheel, Key Fob) Emblems
YoSpeed Cup Holder Cover
YoSpeed Red Wrinkle Battery Tie Down

LED Interior by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

RPF1 by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

[244Brick]

This is going to be great with the right set of wheels!

[Concon666]

Really cool car! Love the Si

[fifty3bags]

I love what Honda did with the new Civic. I've never been a fan of RPF1's though. Keep up the good work, looks to be a good start so far

[Metzger]

Thanks y'all. I want to get a new set of wheels soon (17x9 +22 or +25), something more "VIP" but around or below $3000. I also want to swap my stock Intake Manifold with the 8th Generation RBC and port it to 70mm, along with wrapping the car.


Yuki by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

[kittenpuncher]

europlate on a brand new civic.... not following this one entirely. For the love of the church get rid of the drift charm thingy. Black wheels on a white car always look nice.

[Metzger]

Thanks man. Regarding the Euro plates, I was born and raised in Germany. This is the reason I have the plate on my car (instead of the oval "D" sticker). Non Europeans put Euro plates on their VW/Audi/BMW, mine might not be European but I sure am...

[leisilagan]

yes,love what Honda did with the new Civic. I've never been a fan of RPF1's though. Keep up the good work, looks to be a good start so far

[Metzger]

Thanks!


My FB6 by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

Rolling by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

Yukki by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

IMG_1606 by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

My FB6 by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

[M.Doban]

I like these cars. My friend actually just bought one. Interested to see where this goes! I also love the photography in this thread.

[Metzger]

Thanks man, for now I am done modding (saving up for more photography equipment). But sometime this year I will invest in another set of wheels this time wider and more aggressive.



Anyone have suggestions on wheels? Mine are currently 17x8"35, I am leaning towards 17x9+22 or somewhere around 18x9.5+22 just not sure as I will not be dumping my car to the pavement since it is barely half a year old.

[Metzger]

So it looks like I will be purchasing a set of fully-polished CCW Classics in 18x9.5 +19 by the end of the month. I will post up pictures once I have picked them up!

[Metzger]

This week is the week I purchase two sets of wheels and tires. I purchased my first set today, and this Saturday I am picking up those CCW wheels as well!

Enkei RPF1 17x9+22 x BF Goodrich 235/40/17

[Metzger]

So I picked up the CCWs and maxed out the rear Skunk2 Camber Arms. The front still needs to be rolled and then cambered.


Sneak Peak by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

Slam Stretch Poke by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

Camber Gang by Daniel Michael, on Flickr

[mrNitroSleeper]

Looks good.
What happened to D plates?