2002 Supercharged EP3 Civic Type R (a 10 year love affair)

[df76]

I'm liking those seats, and was tempted by the exact same one until a decent second hand option popped up. Will be interested to hear how you get on with the Micro as would still like to get a pair of comp seats in mine.

[The Rotrex Kid]

I flip flopped around looking at all kinds of options but I was quite taken by the colour scheme on these, the VFM is very good as well. I could have gone crazy with different colours and stitching but stuck with the red/black and black back. Should look nice!

[SturdyHSV]

Cool build, not my normal sort of car but interesting to see what you're doing

Were the seats from GSM? Garreth is a good bloke, price matched my seats when they were listed at a ridiculous price on another website, saved loads

[The Rotrex Kid]

Yes they were from GSM. They have been very helpful, answered lots of questions and a good price too. I’d recommend them to anyone, well when the seat arrives I will

[Gandoolie]

Pretty much what I would build if I had the time and money! Top job!

[The Rotrex Kid]

Gandoolie said:

Pretty much what I would build if I had the time and money! Top job!

Thanks

It’s been a long time and a lot of pain in development but I still love it.

[The Rotrex Kid]

And the strip down begins!

[The Rotrex Kid]

Popped to Honda today to collect the last few trims.



And got the strut brace mounts back from the powdercoater.



Then stopped off at the body shop to see the car, coming along nicely!!

[Shadow R1]

How long is it going to be in the paint shop (or planned to be) ?
Great to see it being restored.

[The Rotrex Kid]

Hopefully just a few weeks. They’re quite quiet at the moment, they think it will be painted this week.

I’m very happy that there is 0 rust under the skirts and bumpers (except the rear crash bar but I can live with that!)

[The Rotrex Kid]

Just a couple of ‘in progress’ pictures from the painter...

[The Rotrex Kid]

Popped by myself to annoy the guys again! All coming along nicely!





Getting very excited now!!

[Shadow R1]

Popped into pester.
Good progress on it.

[The Rotrex Kid]

Yeah, they said ‘we don’t normally do full resprays as the customers keep just turning up for a look’ and stared at me

I swiftly departed! Can’t wait to see it all back together!

[The Rotrex Kid]

Some more pictures today. Paint starting to look shiny!

[The Rotrex Kid]

No updates on the paint this week, but my new seat turned up. It's lovely.

[Lee540]

Awesome mate!

[The Rotrex Kid]

Cheers matey. Hope you’re well!

[The Rotrex Kid]

Last few new shiny bits turned up! New front badge and seals for the rear lights.



And popped in to see the car. Shell is all painted, wet sanded and cut back (I think that’s what he said) just waiting for the bumpers and skirts to be painted and fitted then final badges and decals etc.

[Shadow R1]

Looks good.