![]() EX trims had the slaveĬassette player standard. Hidden from view when the cupholder was open. Options and was installed in the forward portion of the console and was With a backlit LCD display (except CX had no radio) but a slaveĬassette player or CD player was available through dealer-installed Most trim packages had a standard AM/FM radio in the center dashboard Player, air conditioning, keyless entry, and special paint. Standard equipment from DX plus automatic transmission, power locks, cd Trim was designed as a “Value Package” above the DX. VP: Introduced in 1998 and available as a sedan only, this See Honda Civic GX for detail and references. GX: Introduced in 1997 and available as a sedan forįleet-purchase only, this trim package was specially designed to run on It included all standard equipmentįrom DX, plus a slightly higher horsepower VTEC-E engine, alloy wheels, power windows, power locks, power steering, and tachometer. (continuously variable transmission), though customers could alsoĬhoose a 5-speed manual transmission. HX: Available as coupé only, this trim package was specially For 1999, the EX added a cd player as standard equipment. Only and optional on the coupe if equipped with an automatic It included all standard equipment from LX plus a higher-horsepower SOHC VTECĮngine, power sunroof, air conditioning, remote entry system, plusīody-colored side mirrors and side molding. For 1997, the LX added air conditioning as standardĮX: Available as a coupé or sedan. With storage compartment, cargo area light, cruise control, and Mirrors, power steering, front stabilizer bar, front center armrest It included all standardĮquipment from DX plus 14-inch wheels, power windows, power locks, power ![]() Steering was standard on all sedans, and on the coupes when ordered withĪutomatic transmission. Standard equipment from CX plus tilt steering and am/fm radio. ĭX: Available as a hatchback, coupé, or sedan. InĢ000, the CX added tilt steering as standard equipment. In 1997, the CX added 14-inch wheels as standard equipment. (Japanese 1.6L SOHC model) and EN1 (US GX).ĬX: The base trim package, available as a hatchback only.Īppointed very sparingly (no standard radio or power steering), it cameĮquipped with 13-inch wheels, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension, dualĪirbags, tinted windows, split/folding rear seat, and seating for five SiR, European SiR and/or VTi), EK5 (Japanese 1.6L SOHC 4WD model), EK8 VTEC-E model), EK2 (1.3L model), EK3 (1.5L SOHC model), EK4 (Japanese Trims available in the sedan body style were the EJ6 (US DX/LX/VP,Ĭanadian EX/LX), EJ8 (US EX), EJ9 (1.4L SOHC model), EK1 (1.5L SOHC (1.5L SOHC VTEC-E model), EK4 (Japanese SiR, European SiR and/or VTi),ĮK6 (Japanese 1.6L SOHC model), EK7 (Japanese 1.6L SOHC model) and the (1.4L SOHC model), EK1 (1.5L SOHC VTEC-E model), EK2 (1.3L model), EK3 Trims available in the hatchback body style were the EJ6 (US CX and DX, Canadian CX/CX-G/DX/SE), EJ9 Instagram 1.Trims available in the coupe body style were the EJ6 (US DX, CanadianĭX and DX-V), EJ7 (US HX), EJ8 (US EX, Canadian Si) and EM1 (only 1999Īnd 2000 US Si, Canadian SiR). It also demonstrates there's a lot of ways to build cool shit in this car scene, even if it's a so-called "played-out Honda hatchback" that's been done a million times over. It's executed well and has enough presence to draw a crowd at a local car meet or a large-scale event like Eibach Meet. It has a minimalist approach with a restrained amount of aftermarket influence, which is perhaps why it strikes a chord with me. It's basically a left-hand-drive JDM Civic Type R (sans motor), or a '99 Civic Si-spec hatchback. Phil's EK is one of the most modest, street-legal Honda builds that has surfaced in the last few years. The second lesson is that not all Honda builds, let alone project car builds, need to have a lot of power, custom body work or to be the hottest thing on social media. It's no one's fault this EK didn't get up off the ground for several years, but people get busy, and with no deadlines and clear responsibilities outlined, it fell through the cracks. First, come up with a definitive plan and budget when building a project car with partners. ![]() In conclusion, there were a couple of lessons to be learned with this build.
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