I agree. Dude shows off super cherry EM1 SI and immediately plans on dicking with it. One sold last year on BaT with 74k mi for 15k. Just buy any 96-00 coupe and start there. What a shame.
@@BK_BT the only little issue I have is swapping the motor. I would hate the idea of mileage on the chassis and the mileage on the original motor being different. But other than that I agree.
@@BK_BT I suppose that would be an interesting way of going about and a good series of videos. Apologies for coming off crass. You made sound as though the engine would be sold to offset a C1 na build, assumed other parts would follow. On one hand it's already been messed with to a minor degree, what's a few more but on the other it's fairly rare to find a low milage SI that hasn't been modded into oblivion or wrecked. Personally, I want to see both done, ha ha. The older I get, the purist I become but I'll never lose my love for Honda modding. I drove a swapped 96 for 10+ years and am eager to see what you do with a C1. What made you choose a C1 over H22? *Dredging up 20+ year old debate lol.
"Hector is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with spoon engines. And on top of that he just came into Harry's and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS, and a Motec system exhaust."
One thing I can say an respect about this man. He is fortunate and blessed to own higher end cars but still has a soft spot for Honda’s. It is sad how some folks forgot where they came from after they get to a certain level in life which is understandable but a worth of a car is more than a brand and $$$ but more so the impact it has on an individual.Hope to meet you one day Matt just to pick your brain and learn a lot from you.
Not sure why I doubted for even a moment you’d go with te37’s. As “common” as they are for modified tuners there really is no other choice. They’re just perfect. Very much looking forward to this build
@@teggsrb18c1 I was never really active on Team Integra. Been on Honda-Tech like 19 years probably 40K posts. I mostly only post in GDD these days which doesn't add to post count.
@Brandon Tran Agreed.... this car is molested enough as it is. I would have sourced all OEM parts and removed every last bit of aftermarket nonsense that was left on it. Including finding an OEM cloth interior.
Lamao. You guys just say that cause you guys can’t get QUALITY PARTS. For this car. If you put some good parts these car become even better than they already are. Saying that just because this dudes putting good quality parts is molesting it makes you guys sounds like idiots. He’s gonna change out the exhaust system. Bits of the interior and better the shit out of the handling. What’s wrong with that Lamao.
I say detail the stock engine and have someone build a beautiful engine stand, that way the new owner can have a really nice piece of decor for their garage.
this is about race wars." "Hector is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with spoon engines. And on top of that, he just went into Harry's, and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS. And a Motec exhaust."
they really need to do a gag where they load up all the parts into Michelle's recently dialed-in Raptor and then roll up to the garage with the "crew" i.e. Kyle's GTI and Bryce's MX-5. hahaha
Bryan same here. I had the last 99 model in electric blue to roll off the line. Ordered it and Waited 4 weeks for it arrive. The dealer had a red and black one in stock but I wanted the the blue. had it 5 years. Got non stop compliments on the color.
Same here but Flamenco Black Pearl. Always jealous of the EBPs, gorgeous color...unfortunately, also screamed "steal me!" as many Sis also were at the time.
Almost bought one of these in 2003 but ended up with a '95 SC300 instead. I'm sure I would have crashed an Si, but had I not, would have kept it a very long time.
Same here. Bought my Black 2000 December 13,1999. My story is very similar to Matt’s. I added the obligatory stereo lol. And of course the black Honda OE trunk spoiler. Love these cars.
I had one also 00 em1 ebp si,04 rsx-s,91 crx sir-t, 97 Del sol si, 03 civic si k24/k20 itb, 93 and 95 civic ex/si h22 h2b,and sohc 1.6 , 93 HD hatch b18c5r, and 04 TSX-s 6 speed conversion to euro r accord ima Honda boi
Sign me up for this. I fell in love with this car when I started playing Need For Speed Underground 2. There was an architect in my city who owned one and I met him at a detailing place where I took my dad's vehicle that day. At that moment, the engine bay was being cleaned (first time I saw that process btw). He was kind enough to walk me through his stock car. He ended up modifying the car with carbon body pieces and other stuff that took the car to another level.
Sweet Matt. When I was 19 - the very first brand new car I ever bought was a 1997 Civic HX coupe manual. Put 140k miles on it. Will always love these cars.
The nostalgia I’m going through right now is incredible… SI civic… Hot Import Nights… Sick stereo system... I’m very surprisingly excited. Matt we may have lived in a parallel universe!
I love that you don't listen to the public outcry. It's literally "I'm gonna do this because I can. This is what I wanted to do when I was younger. I'm recording it and sharing it with you." I love this ish.
I got mine March of 99. I had a DC Sports 4-1 header and exhaust with AEM CAI. I had MSD wires, Denso Ir plugs and a B@M adjustable fuel pressure regulator/riser. It was never a fast car. About 15.4 second ET in Arizona, but I loved it!
Greddy exhaust, AEM intake, JL 10 W7, literally everting I had on mine 🤯. This is unbelievable. $25k for a museum quality example of a car is not the worst thing in the world.
I wanna ditch my 10w3's and just do a single 10w7 in a custom box that eliminates the spare tire area and sits flat flush... how would you say a single 10w7 sounds compared to a pair of 10w3's if both were given about the same amount of power?
If it were my money, I would find a ragged out Civic Si if modifying to the extent you are thinking. That car is on the level where it should be preserved as is.
Man! I am having flash backs to my 16yr old self. I always wanted this car! I had a 1998 EX and my brother in law had the 2000 Si and I always wanted the electron pearl blue 2000 Si!!! Your living my dream!
I've had my em1 11 years now and mannnnnn I'm so excited to see this. PLEASEEE LEAVE THE WING ON!!. But I love the carbon hood and CTR headlight ideas so far. You earned a new subscriber
I might go broke on entry's when you go to give this one away, this generation of civic holds a special place in my heart. I'm excited to watch this build!
Adam LZ buddy (Chris Rudnik)- Ricer Miata-YT was looking for a clean motor for his CRX that he is restoring that motor would suit him well if you do decide to sell it.
Had a 99 model same color. Loved it. Made a few mods. Lowered, exhaust, intake, etc. Went to all the shows. HIN, NOPI Nationals in Atlanta. Did the super street tour to NOPI. Seems like yesterday. Simpler times for sure.
Tavarish is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with Spoon engines. And on top of that, he just went into Harry's, and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS. And a Motec System exhaust.
Love this build! I myself in 2000, at the age of 19 bought a 1999 Civic EX, and the SI's were all the crave. I put soo much money into mine and sold it 2 years later....Looking back I wished I would of kept it..It was clean and very sleak, no crazy stupid looking stuff on it. Looking forward to seeing this build.
Only issue there is you have to use mf10L for 4 lug which is 15”. Mf8 is 16” and would be perfect. Really hard to find now though. I still have a set thankfully. Te’s are always classic.
Mat, the nostalgia makes me wanna cry. I Will never forget the day I walked into a dealer and went for a test drive in a mint, imported JDM spec SIR that only had 28 000 km on the clock. This thing was pulling hard even at past 8000rpm. The experience turned me into a hardcore JDM fanboy who would go on to own 3 civics. The only other non-Honda car I've driven, that has a motor that matches B16/b18 for character must the e90 m3 with the s65 !!!. Good luck on this build, cant wait to see how it turns out. All the way from South Africa
It might be peak high school nostalgia talking, but I think this design is absolutely timeless. I love everything about these cars. I have a 01 S2000 and learned a lot about it watching your CR build / progression. Very excited to see the coming videos. No doubt you have the determination and knowledge [and cash to back it up] to make this really special. Good luck!
OMG I'm so pumped for this. Had an Ex for my first car and spent years converting it since I couldn't have an Si. Can't believe you found one that clean and original. The car helped me get over the loss of my father as I had engineered 2 DIY turbo kits. I spent countless nights researching everything and the pinnacle of my build was making 200whp with a D series that could run down 4.6L mustangs (made with mostly cheap or junkyard parts of course). Eventually the car led me to become an automotive tech, and then working for an independent Honda shop, and eventually buying that shop.
Apexi Ws2 sounds perfect! I had one but had to sell it for college beers back in the day haha Things to add: ASR rear brace, 22mm rear sway, and SiR Canadian cluster!
@RICARDO haha I still remember running 15.0 at 92.7 MPH (yes I remember the exact ET and trap speed lol) in my almost bone stock Integra GSR, with only suspension modifications. That was like 15 years ago. Just a touch better 60' time and I would have been in the 14's.
Unexpected but happy to see this on the channel. My dad bought a NBP DC2 ITR brand new in 2001 and your story about the one at the dealer reminded me of our experience in picking his up.
OMG, my 1st love that started it all that eventually got stolen! Hot Import Nights was the jam back in the day! Can't wait to see how it comes out! Thanks Matt for bringing back all the good feels and nostalgia with this car! You rock man!
I assure you this was the last of the dealers concerns on his lot and I still thank he left money on the table at 25k. Not much but between 25-30k... if it he 0 rust. I am a dealer and sold one that was rough a few months back, but was stock with 0 issue.
Man absolutely amazing. This was my dream car back in 2000 I built out a 1990 Honda Civic four-door modeled after the 99 SI, put in a motor out of one, painted it the same color, shaved the doorhandles and put air ride suspension and a huge stereo LOL. I will definitely support you on this giveaway just to have a chance.
Matt is doing car audio again, yes!!! Win!!! One of the first videos of his I ever watched was the audio install on the blue gt3 back when it was Matt Morman not Obsessed Garage. I learned so much from those videos.
Been a fan of yours for a while and I respect the fact you haven’t forgotten your roots! Looking forward to this build! Love the attention to detail!!!
I love your ideas for this build! I had a 95 civic coupe when I was 18 and I always wanted to do a build like this but didn't have the money for it. Love this video!
JUST MAKE IT OEM PLUS no rise, carbon fiber hood, trunk, etc. My em1 was type r theme ; s2000 steering wheel, type r door cards, type r seats, Mugen twin loop exahust.......end more cant remember. This cars are hard to find , I can't find a clean one
Man!!!! It's like deja vu watching you walk around this car.. love the car man looks so great but I have the exact same ones but the original rims got stolen so I have some aftermarket on there but rather than that same exact car LOL
Great find! This build series is going to be epic! I too share your enthusiasm for the Si. The first vehicle I purchased myself was a 2000, Milano red, Si. I am happy for you that you get to relive this time in your life. And kudos to you for making the build a giveaway.
Couldn't be more excited for this! Currently doing a full rebuild on a B18C that I'm going to be putting in my 88 Accord with this being the level of clean I'm striving for. Can't wait to see the build we all dream of come together!
and subscribed.... My first brand new car was a 99 Electron Blue Si. Which I quickly slammed on skunk2 coil over sleeves and then broke 3 pistons after installing a Revhard turbo kit. Keep the spoiler.
This is awesome and brings back memories. I owned a 99 EBP myself years ago and loved it. Got a turbo setup from Full-Race and had a lot of fun. Great vid man.
I had a 2000 in Black, I miss my old car like crazy. Thanks for Sharing this car brings a ton of memories for me. You have to find the rear Honda OEM bumper lip for the car. It just finishes off the look. I remember I had a tough time finding my back in 2001.
Hell yes!!! Love the SI. If you're going for OEM/period correct, then leave the spoiler on it and don't put red honda badges on it (leave those for the type r).
To those talking about him messing with a nice em1, you have to understand... this is a nostalgic project for him. He wants to make the car what he wanted it to be when he was 20. Also, he’s Matt Moreman, so it has to be stupid clean.
Wow that's awesome!! My first car was a 98 Civic Ex that had 26k miles when I bought it. Unfortunately I crashed it. Miss that car so much. Can't wait to see this thing after it's cleaned up
Awesome man, I’ll be a n for this one all the way, brings memories from my 92 integra and the JDM days when I was younger. This will be awesome, can’t believe how clean it is. Red Honda badge, no spoiler, more carbon parts. Great stuff Matt, 👍👌
No Type R Red badges please!! First off beautiful, museum piece car. I would love for it to stay this way like others have said. Although the way you speak about a no expense build is the only way that would do it justice. Some recommendations: Wheels: You were on the money here. Exhaust: Fujitsubo RM01A or Legalis R. Spoon N1 (loud), Mugen Twinloop. Intake: TODA Racing ITB setup would be my ultimate choice. Secondary choice would be a Mugen DC2R airbox with OEM or custom arm. Header: TODA, Spot on. Rocker Cover i would personally go wrinkle black or Spoon Yellow. Red is too garish imo. Function 7 rear lower control arms and subframe brace. EK9 Cluster to replace the white gauges. I do prefer the boot wingless too. Looking forward to the build!
I'm gonna enjoy the hell out of this series. I had a blue em1(wingless) in 2005 when I was 19. Miss that car. Get the 32mm 5 lug conversion. JDM yO! I would look for an OEM rear lip. I had one and made the rear look even better.
The Honda community welcomes you back with open arms! Let’s do this!
My boy!
I thought about your channel the second I saw the civic with an OEM lip
I never thought id see you here checking out Matt!
We do welcome you cant wait for this build so excited
Aaaaayy not surprised to see you here haha
I would honestly want this car as stock as possible but that’s me
like seriously its suuuuper clean
I agree. Dude shows off super cherry EM1 SI and immediately plans on dicking with it. One sold last year on BaT with 74k mi for 15k. Just buy any 96-00 coupe and start there. What a shame.
@@BK_BT the only little issue I have is swapping the motor. I would hate the idea of mileage on the chassis and the mileage on the original motor being different. But other than that I agree.
@@BK_BT I suppose that would be an interesting way of going about and a good series of videos. Apologies for coming off crass. You made sound as though the engine would be sold to offset a C1 na build, assumed other parts would follow. On one hand it's already been messed with to a minor degree, what's a few more but on the other it's fairly rare to find a low milage SI that hasn't been modded into oblivion or wrecked. Personally, I want to see both done, ha ha. The older I get, the purist I become but I'll never lose my love for Honda modding. I drove a swapped 96 for 10+ years and am eager to see what you do with a C1. What made you choose a C1 over H22? *Dredging up 20+ year old debate lol.
Who cares it’s a civic lol
Jeez, I am looking forward to this build.
"Hector is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with spoon engines. And on top of that he just came into Harry's and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS, and a Motec system exhaust."
Streets closed , pizza boi
I laughed at this as little too hard tbh.
Has any youtuber actually bothered to use the F&F quote and fit all those parts to a civic to see how fast it is?
Have to change all usernames to JDMatty boiiiiii
🤣🤣🤣
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One thing I can say an respect about this man. He is fortunate and blessed to own higher end cars but still has a soft spot for Honda’s. It is sad how some folks forgot where they came from after they get to a certain level in life which is understandable but a worth of a car is more than a brand and $$$ but more so the impact it has on an individual.Hope to meet you one day Matt just to pick your brain and learn a lot from you.
Not sure why I doubted for even a moment you’d go with te37’s.
As “common” as they are for modified tuners there really is no other choice. They’re just perfect. Very much looking forward to this build
16" Regamaster Evo's in gunmetal look amazing on EM Civics as well.
Patrick94GSR he said he’d get the Spoon wheels, they’re basically the same wheels as Regas and came from the same factory in Russia
Patrick94GSR Name looks familiar, T-I.net?
I agree I would do regas or Advans. But that's me everyone runs te's
@@teggsrb18c1 I was never really active on Team Integra. Been on Honda-Tech like 19 years probably 40K posts. I mostly only post in GDD these days which doesn't add to post count.
I would literally just leave it alone...
You must be new here
@Brandon Tran Agreed.... this car is molested enough as it is. I would have sourced all OEM parts and removed every last bit of aftermarket nonsense that was left on it. Including finding an OEM cloth interior.
Brandon Tran then don’t watch it idiot
Lamao. You guys just say that cause you guys can’t get QUALITY PARTS. For this car. If you put some good parts these car become even better than they already are. Saying that just because this dudes putting good quality parts is molesting it makes you guys sounds like idiots. He’s gonna change out the exhaust system. Bits of the interior and better the shit out of the handling. What’s wrong with that Lamao.
Keep the spoiler jesus christ. That alone makes the SI
Absolutely keep the spoiler! Without that, it's not an Si. Especially when it came like that from the factory.
I agree. It’s not an SI without the spoiler.
I agree 10000000% has to keep the spoiler! Best spoiler ever made for civic!
This is how you know you made it in life. Going back a few decades to make things right!!
I say detail the stock engine and have someone build a beautiful engine stand, that way the new owner can have a really nice piece of decor for their garage.
Now that’s a REAL car. I honestly hate people think all vtecs and just civics in general are fart cans. They are beastly.
Still fart cans little boy
this is about race wars." "Hector is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with spoon engines. And on top of that, he just went into Harry's, and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS. And a Motec exhaust."
He moans like a cop!
Motec system exhaust*
LOL !!!!
they really need to do a gag where they load up all the parts into Michelle's recently dialed-in Raptor and then roll up to the garage with the "crew" i.e. Kyle's GTI and Bryce's MX-5. hahaha
I believe it’s a “motec system exhaust” to you cuz
Super Awesome. We would love to help on this build!!!
I'm in!
This will decimate all, after, you put about fifteen grand in it or more. If we have to, overnight parts from Japan.
Jappann
how original
You work for Harry right. You were just fried
Stick it on my tab at Harry's
I would 100% keep the spoiler on this beauty!
Had the exact same car - bought new in ‘00. This is nostalgic for me so I’m looking forward to seeing the build.
Bryan same here. I had the last 99 model in electric blue to roll off the line. Ordered it and Waited 4 weeks for it arrive. The dealer had a red and black one in stock but I wanted the the blue. had it 5 years. Got non stop compliments on the color.
Same here but Flamenco Black Pearl. Always jealous of the EBPs, gorgeous color...unfortunately, also screamed "steal me!" as many Sis also were at the time.
Almost bought one of these in 2003 but ended up with a '95 SC300 instead. I'm sure I would have crashed an Si, but had I not, would have kept it a very long time.
Same here. Bought my Black 2000 December 13,1999. My story is very similar to Matt’s. I added the obligatory stereo lol. And of course the black Honda OE trunk spoiler. Love these cars.
I had one also 00 em1 ebp si,04 rsx-s,91 crx sir-t, 97 Del sol si, 03 civic si k24/k20 itb, 93 and 95 civic ex/si h22 h2b,and sohc 1.6 , 93 HD hatch b18c5r, and 04 TSX-s 6 speed conversion to euro r accord ima Honda boi
As someone who owned a 01 ITR back in the day, I'm absolutely in love with this build! I cannot wait to see the next video!
The EM1 is the nostalgia car for everyone man. I'm building one for that reason!
I have a E46 M3, Ap1 S2k and a EM1... I live for these cars... pure nostalgia...
Ed Bolian would be disappointed with the negotiation process of this car 😂
@@arrivalanche He seems happy with the car, and it really is in pristine condition. With the purpose of this car, think he did fine.
We settled right in the middle at exactly their asking price 🙈
Shrwed negotiating was not what this dude majored in.
This civic is beautiful, too bad nowadays they aren’t as beautiful as these.
not mention the 1.5 turbo engine its horrible
TE37’s. Spoon. Toda. Matt I am so excited about this build.
Sign me up for this. I fell in love with this car when I started playing Need For Speed Underground 2. There was an architect in my city who owned one and I met him at a detailing place where I took my dad's vehicle that day. At that moment, the engine bay was being cleaned (first time I saw that process btw). He was kind enough to walk me through his stock car. He ended up modifying the car with carbon body pieces and other stuff that took the car to another level.
Sweet Matt. When I was 19 - the very first brand new car I ever bought was a 1997 Civic HX coupe manual. Put 140k miles on it. Will always love these cars.
The nostalgia I’m going through right now is incredible… SI civic… Hot Import Nights… Sick stereo system... I’m very surprisingly excited. Matt we may have lived in a parallel universe!
Since my Civic got totaled this would be an ideal replacement.
I had a 99 civic lx when I was 21 and have wanted a 99-00 Si ever since. This would be the jam.
I love that you don't listen to the public outcry. It's literally "I'm gonna do this because I can. This is what I wanted to do when I was younger. I'm recording it and sharing it with you."
I love this ish.
I lusted after this car strongly in high school. Very cool to see such a clean example.
I got mine March of 99. I had a DC Sports 4-1 header and exhaust with AEM CAI. I had MSD wires, Denso Ir plugs and a B@M adjustable fuel pressure regulator/riser. It was never a fast car. About 15.4 second ET in Arizona, but I loved it!
Greddy exhaust, AEM intake, JL 10 W7, literally everting I had on mine 🤯. This is unbelievable. $25k for a museum quality example of a car is not the worst thing in the world.
I wanna ditch my 10w3's and just do a single 10w7 in a custom box that eliminates the spare tire area and sits flat flush... how would you say a single 10w7 sounds compared to a pair of 10w3's if both were given about the same amount of power?
If it were my money, I would find a ragged out Civic Si if modifying to the extent you are thinking. That car is on the level where it should be preserved as is.
No thanks. I don't some stinky old crap.
Haven't watched your videos in months but I'm back for this
Yeah buddy!
Man! I am having flash backs to my 16yr old self. I always wanted this car! I had a 1998 EX and my brother in law had the 2000 Si and I always wanted the electron pearl blue 2000 Si!!! Your living my dream!
I've had my em1 11 years now and mannnnnn I'm so excited to see this. PLEASEEE LEAVE THE WING ON!!. But I love the carbon hood and CTR headlight ideas so far. You earned a new subscriber
gizmo when he said he was gonna go back to a wingless trunk I was disappointed
@@dylanjavonillo4475 same. Also with a low mileage car and matching vins on the body panels. It hurts to see the engine being swapped aswell
@@idontlikecops1 keeping the engine so the new owner can put it back if they want to.
I might go broke on entry's when you go to give this one away, this generation of civic holds a special place in my heart. I'm excited to watch this build!
6:13 Delivery supposed to take 4 weeks, but it took 2 days ?!
The Carrier guys also want to see this project done 😂
I had freight scheduled delivery in 3 days, well hot shot driver had it delivered to me next day. From Tucson, AZ to Dallas, TX.
You are truly living the '90s-kid dream!
Yep...
Dustin reveals his s2k last night and now this, I’m super excited to see where this is going
S2k is a girls car
john cuervo well he said he bought it for Tiana 🤣 and then goes ahead and make it a track build 🤣🤣
Man brings back memories. Had a 95 civic HB, and did a b16, b18c, and finally did b18cR and then sold it. Miss that car, and this is beautiful!!
Adam LZ buddy (Chris Rudnik)- Ricer Miata-YT was looking for a clean motor for his CRX that he is restoring that motor would suit him well if you do decide to sell it.
So rudnick can blow it up
He is going k20 with the crx now that he put gsr in the ricer civic
Had a 99 model same color. Loved it. Made a few mods. Lowered, exhaust, intake, etc. Went to all the shows. HIN, NOPI Nationals in Atlanta. Did the super street tour to NOPI. Seems like yesterday. Simpler times for sure.
If this doesn’t have a Spoon engine then... idk
who cares
@@iluvmyeski Hector
@@B95_P Underrated comment :)
Tavarish is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with Spoon engines. And on top of that, he just went into Harry's, and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS. And a Motec System exhaust.
Moshimoto ZX tires
Love this build! I myself in 2000, at the age of 19 bought a 1999 Civic EX, and the SI's were all the crave. I put soo much money into mine and sold it 2 years later....Looking back I wished I would of kept it..It was clean and very sleak, no crazy stupid looking stuff on it. Looking forward to seeing this build.
Mugen mf10 wheels: period correct AND best wheel made for this car.
Only issue there is you have to use mf10L for 4 lug which is 15”. Mf8 is 16” and would be perfect. Really hard to find now though. I still have a set thankfully. Te’s are always classic.
This is great! I had a 42k mile 99 SiR I sold a few years ago. I just bought another Integra Type R last night. Can’t wait to have all the VTEC again.
You should have LHT build you a custom exhaust, they’ll get the sound right
Hope it goes there for tuning!
Mat, the nostalgia makes me wanna cry. I Will never forget the day I walked into a dealer and went for a test drive in a mint, imported JDM spec SIR that only had 28 000 km on the clock. This thing was pulling hard even at past 8000rpm. The experience turned me into a hardcore JDM fanboy who would go on to own 3 civics. The only other non-Honda car I've driven, that has a motor that matches B16/b18 for character must the e90 m3 with the s65 !!!. Good luck on this build, cant wait to see how it turns out. All the way from South Africa
Never clicked so fast 😂 Bring it on!
It might be peak high school nostalgia talking, but I think this design is absolutely timeless. I love everything about these cars.
I have a 01 S2000 and learned a lot about it watching your CR build / progression. Very excited to see the coming videos. No doubt you have the determination and knowledge [and cash to back it up] to make this really special. Good luck!
Very much looking forward to this build Matt. Inspired me to build my ej8 as well. 27k miles man... WOW
OMG I'm so pumped for this. Had an Ex for my first car and spent years converting it since I couldn't have an Si. Can't believe you found one that clean and original. The car helped me get over the loss of my father as I had engineered 2 DIY turbo kits. I spent countless nights researching everything and the pinnacle of my build was making 200whp with a D series that could run down 4.6L mustangs (made with mostly cheap or junkyard parts of course). Eventually the car led me to become an automotive tech, and then working for an independent Honda shop, and eventually buying that shop.
This is going to be a fun build! 🤙🏼
Congratulations
Keep the wing, no red Honda badges. I dig the period correct, dream early aughts build approach. I want to win this already.
Just pay $20 for each entry
The car looks incredible; excited for the series.
Seeing Matt going back to his audio roots will be really rad! Thats actually why I joined way back when he was doing his home audio videos.
Can’t wait for John at LHT to put his hands on this amazing machine!
David Hernandez is he doing the work?
edasheg6 13:32
I had a 99 red Si. I bought it brand new when I was 22. So much fun revving it over 8,000 rpm!
Awesome!! Cannot wait to see the transformation Matt!!
I was in 2nd grade in 2000, but when I got into cars I always wanted to experience owning a civic si. I’m so excited for this series.
Can’t wait to see what you do to this. 🔥🔥
Apexi Ws2 sounds perfect! I had one but had to sell it for college beers back in the day haha
Things to add: ASR rear brace, 22mm rear sway, and SiR Canadian cluster!
Bought a 2019 si last year for 24k that’s crazy
Was thinking the same here... Does this car can really reach 20k and 25k, when he said that on the video a was WTF!!
No to the Honda badges. Currently own a JDM DC2 Type R, so I’m very excited for this project!
Matt now wants to live his life a quarter-mile at a time. He used to live his life one foam-wash at a time.
@RICARDO haha I still remember running 15.0 at 92.7 MPH (yes I remember the exact ET and trap speed lol) in my almost bone stock Integra GSR, with only suspension modifications. That was like 15 years ago. Just a touch better 60' time and I would have been in the 14's.
Unexpected but happy to see this on the channel. My dad bought a NBP DC2 ITR brand new in 2001 and your story about the one at the dealer reminded me of our experience in picking his up.
i WANT IN!
I’ll add that listening to your choices in parts this is way way way more exciting than any exotic to 99% of us.
15:45 “overnight parts from Japan”
Yes! Love it!
OMG, my 1st love that started it all that eventually got stolen! Hot Import Nights was the jam back in the day! Can't wait to see how it comes out! Thanks Matt for bringing back all the good feels and nostalgia with this car! You rock man!
"I bet you he's got more than 100 grand under the hood of that car." Let's make it this car.
I'm calling it now - this guy has a time machine - that Civic is PRISTINE!
“It’s going to auction soon” oldest car salesman trick in the book.
No, it was already in the process. I know that for sure.
I assure you this was the last of the dealers concerns on his lot and I still thank he left money on the table at 25k. Not much but between 25-30k... if it he 0 rust. I am a dealer and sold one that was rough a few months back, but was stock with 0 issue.
Man absolutely amazing. This was my dream car back in 2000 I built out a 1990 Honda Civic four-door modeled after the 99 SI, put in a motor out of one, painted it the same color, shaved the doorhandles and put air ride suspension and a huge stereo LOL. I will definitely support you on this giveaway just to have a chance.
Also I say keep spoiler
Consider me one of the “crankies”. You’re killing me. I’ll give you $26k.
Dude I'm with you. This one is too nice to mess with. Put a million miles on it and take car of the thing, don't bastardize the thing
To my knowledge there is only one em1 with fewer miles. He is going to ruin this car.
Matt is doing car audio again, yes!!! Win!!! One of the first videos of his I ever watched was the audio install on the blue gt3 back when it was Matt Morman not Obsessed Garage. I learned so much from those videos.
This is amazing
Been a fan of yours for a while and I respect the fact you haven’t forgotten your roots! Looking forward to this build! Love the attention to detail!!!
I think Spoon currently has the most expensive Honda Civic build which apparently costed $150,000 to build.
yeah built by legends is building a spoon civic and a mine's gtr both cars are going to be insane
Spoon ep1 might be the best ep1 ever.
As a 50 year old honda lover for life. I will be glad to buy those stock headlights from you for my em1
For the love of God and everything on this earth, Keep the spoiler! and please go for the Spoon Sw388s! thanks!
I love your ideas for this build! I had a 95 civic coupe when I was 18 and I always wanted to do a build like this but didn't have the money for it. Love this video!
JUST MAKE IT OEM PLUS no rise, carbon fiber hood, trunk, etc. My em1 was type r theme ; s2000 steering wheel, type r door cards, type r seats, Mugen twin loop exahust.......end more cant remember.
This cars are hard to find , I can't find a clean one
Just discovered your channel because I've been looking to get an EM1 in the UK. So excited to watch all these videos, sounds like the perfect build.
Can't wait for the giveaway banner...100k Civic giveaway...your commitment to going all in is amazing
Man!!!! It's like deja vu watching you walk around this car.. love the car man looks so great but I have the exact same ones but the original rims got stolen so I have some aftermarket on there but rather than that same exact car LOL
Wow I cannot believe you found one in such amazing shape with unbelievably low miles?!??!!!! Wow that’s insane.
B series is 100% the way to go. I cannot wait to see this. I also think it's so cool you'll include the original engine.
Great find! This build series is going to be epic! I too share your enthusiasm for the Si. The first vehicle I purchased myself was a 2000, Milano red, Si. I am happy for you that you get to relive this time in your life. And kudos to you for making the build a giveaway.
Couldn't be more excited for this! Currently doing a full rebuild on a B18C that I'm going to be putting in my 88 Accord with this being the level of clean I'm striving for. Can't wait to see the build we all dream of come together!
and subscribed.... My first brand new car was a 99 Electron Blue Si. Which I quickly slammed on skunk2 coil over sleeves and then broke 3 pistons after installing a Revhard turbo kit. Keep the spoiler.
This is awesome and brings back memories. I owned a 99 EBP myself years ago and loved it. Got a turbo setup from Full-Race and had a lot of fun. Great vid man.
I had a 2000 in Black, I miss my old car like crazy. Thanks for Sharing this car brings a ton of memories for me. You have to find the rear Honda OEM bumper lip for the car. It just finishes off the look. I remember I had a tough time finding my back in 2001.
Hell yes!!! Love the SI. If you're going for OEM/period correct, then leave the spoiler on it and don't put red honda badges on it (leave those for the type r).
To those talking about him messing with a nice em1, you have to understand... this is a nostalgic project for him. He wants to make the car what he wanted it to be when he was 20. Also, he’s Matt Moreman, so it has to be stupid clean.
Wow that's awesome!! My first car was a 98 Civic Ex that had 26k miles when I bought it. Unfortunately I crashed it. Miss that car so much. Can't wait to see this thing after it's cleaned up
Awesome man, I’ll be a n for this one all the way, brings memories from my 92 integra and the JDM days when I was younger. This will be awesome, can’t believe how clean it is. Red Honda badge, no spoiler, more carbon parts. Great stuff Matt, 👍👌
No Type R Red badges please!!
First off beautiful, museum piece car. I would love for it to stay this way like others have said. Although the way you speak about a no expense build is the only way that would do it justice. Some recommendations:
Wheels: You were on the money here.
Exhaust: Fujitsubo RM01A or Legalis R. Spoon N1 (loud), Mugen Twinloop.
Intake: TODA Racing ITB setup would be my ultimate choice. Secondary choice would be a Mugen DC2R airbox with OEM or custom arm.
Header: TODA, Spot on.
Rocker Cover i would personally go wrinkle black or Spoon Yellow. Red is too garish imo.
Function 7 rear lower control arms and subframe brace.
EK9 Cluster to replace the white gauges.
I do prefer the boot wingless too.
Looking forward to the build!
Agree on the valve cover. If he goes Spoon parts the yellow valve cover would be perfect.
I have never been more excited about a car on youtube. wow. Can't get over this.
Michael Phillips really? 25k for a used civic with 150 hp? 😂😂😂😂 what a joke of a car this is
I'm gonna enjoy the hell out of this series. I had a blue em1(wingless) in 2005 when I was 19. Miss that car. Get the 32mm 5 lug conversion. JDM yO!
I would look for an OEM rear lip. I had one and made the rear look even better.