Andrews Space Shuttle Build

WingIt · 27th July 2008, 08:59 PM

Not so long ago I decided I was in need of a Daily as my ITR was getting beaten up in car parks etc and I want to keep it tidy.

So the daily needed to be:
-Honda
-Practical
-Cheap
-Different

So what fulfilled these requirement?

A 1989 EF3 Honda Civic Shuttle

which I found after searching on trademe for a few weeks, was exactly what I wanted, 2wd as opposed to the 4wd, injected D15 as opposed to a duel carb one.

But it was in ChCh, so I spoke to Ben (logger) and he went and bought it for me.
And then proceeded to use it to celebrate end of exams (which it apparently did quite well at) then he drove it 900kms in 14.5hours and about a tank and a half of petrol.

This is how it arrived (after i cleaned it):

(note ITR gearknob and new CD player)

So yea quite impressed with it, for a D series it goes well but I keep wondering when vtec kicks in (anyone know?

)

Looks good dirty too:

Now as you may have guessed my intentions were never to keep this stock, but it is by no means a serious project, doing it for a bit of fun and to have a Honda that hasnt been done to death, even people who hate Hondas love this car

So I got some superlow springs for it, but as it turns out shuttle rear shocks are about 30mm too long for the springs, so I had to find EF civic Shocks.

In the mean time I installed a "strobe snake" in the boot, its a clear flexi tube with 5 blue strobes, cost $7 on trademe years ago and was just sitting around.
Good for a laugh (no pics

)

Then I got a EF Civic Front lip for $35:

Makes it looks a bit better, will paint it when I have money.
Also removed monsoon shields as the were broken and sellotaped together (bloody southerners

)

Then found some shocks so I got those:

Koni Yellows with some springs, mega cheap (I will just say under $320), so hopefully they will be here this weekend.

Also have ordered from FBI:
Simota EF Intake
PWJDM shift boot
PWJDM Bulbs

After that its time for wheels, trying to get some 15x7" +20 offset wheels, or something around there, will see what I can find.

So dont take this project to seriously, its all a bit of fun and isnt meant to be a big budget afair. Will update as I go, enjoy

WTNESS · 27th July 2008, 09:03 PM

very nice indeed!! good luck with this, the mean "rolla" tint that shit.

Chaos · 27th July 2008, 09:06 PM

thats definately something different

will be interesting to see how it ends up!

WingIt · 27th July 2008, 09:09 PM

Cheers guys, forgot to mention that I tinted the back windows with 35%, was to cold and it didnt stick and went all bubly so will get it done proper when I have money

Hayce · 28th July 2008, 02:59 PM

americ_ian · 28th July 2008, 03:04 PM

^^ all the inspiration you need!!

damnit i want one now! lol

Hayce · 28th July 2008, 03:05 PM

I thought you were hocking your comp to get a sedan

americ_ian · 28th July 2008, 03:09 PM

haha hocking comp to get a better comp.... pulling sedan outta my ass somehow

Hayce · 28th July 2008, 03:18 PM

Thats sexy

I know of a fucked one going for quite expensive if your keen

WingIt · 28th July 2008, 04:41 PM

Cheers, those two are owned by the same guy, or best mates or something.

Just the 5 lug swap can be bought for $1400us with no rotors.

On another note, just installed intake and headlight bulbs. No pics as its dark and still rugged as. Will tidy it up on the weekend.

Green Machine · 28th July 2008, 04:57 PM

Does a b18c mount up if you use ef9 b16a mounts or is the shuttle mounting different?

WingIt · 28th July 2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Machine

Does a b18c mount up if you use ef9 b16a mounts or is the shuttle mounting different?

Exactly the same, considering doing DOHC ZC or D16 Vtec as they bolt straight in.
Only if this motor dies (very noisy tappets in the mornings and doesnt smell too good)

SLOTEG · 28th July 2008, 05:44 PM

so the engine bay is similar to an ef3 civic? and the injected zc 4 door civic?
b swap pretty easy then?

Horny_Devil · 28th July 2008, 05:48 PM

buy my d

WingIt · 28th July 2008, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLOTEG

so the engine bay is similar to an ef3 civic? and the injected zc 4 door civic?
b swap pretty easy then?

Exactly the same yes, just a bit steeper due to the high bonnet rake.

Quote:

Originally Posted by horny_devil

buy my d

Haha sell it to me for what I have in my bank account them yep

Also unsure if anyone knows but if you have an EF and want an undertank exhaust a Shuttle on may be what you are after, as it room for the 4wd driveshaft (yes even the 2wd ones have 4WD chassis).
Cant confirm if it will fit though

Horny_Devil · 28th July 2008, 06:16 PM

haha u know its a bargin

if ur interested maybe we can talk, i just want it gone

WingIt · 28th July 2008, 06:18 PM

I sure do, but sadly I have $40

Horny_Devil · 28th July 2008, 06:27 PM

haha well the way its going it will be sitting there a while

XPLOIT · 28th July 2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WingIt

So the daily needed to be:
-Practical
-Cheap
-Different

So what fulfilled these requirement?

Hahaha, I ended up with TWO Austins when I wanted a new daily

Good luck with the build, All you need is some sick offset wheels and sack it!!

BUMP · 28th July 2008, 07:04 PM

This get props from me because its different.

put a k20a in it

chrisr · 29th July 2008, 04:42 PM

Nice one, its alot straighter than mine

Good luck with the build

WingIt · 29th July 2008, 05:09 PM

Cheers guys, quite surprised at the response this build is getting to be honest.

Dont think I will be doing an engine swap as it just a daily, its almost tempting to leave it at stock height as its nice not having to slow down for driveways etc

But I just cant do it.

Looking at getting either a deepdish suede steering wheel, or getting a Woodgrain Nardi one off a MX5.

Im currently having starting issues, 99% sure its the main relay, so will pull that out on the weekend and take all the old solder off and put some new stuff on.

XPLOIT · 29th July 2008, 07:45 PM

+1 vote for deepdish!

Woodgrain....

BLAZED_RACER · 30th July 2008, 06:12 PM

Old school Woodgrain FTW!

Green Machine · 30th July 2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPLOIT

+1 vote for deepdish!

Woodgrain....

+2 for deep dish!!! Watching this build with great interest. Do you have plans on doing much to the motor. im going to throw this out there and say. Dont you think an h22a would make a mint daily driver? I cant get enough of driving danielles car around cause you just have power on tap with the h22a over the b18c which has nothing till up in the revs.

27th July 2008, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
WingIt Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,769 Location: Whakatane	Andrews Space Shuttle Build Not so long ago I decided I was in need of a Daily as my ITR was getting beaten up in car parks etc and I want to keep it tidy. So the daily needed to be: -Honda -Practical -Cheap -Different So what fulfilled these requirement? A 1989 EF3 Honda Civic Shuttle which I found after searching on trademe for a few weeks, was exactly what I wanted, 2wd as opposed to the 4wd, injected D15 as opposed to a duel carb one. But it was in ChCh, so I spoke to Ben (logger) and he went and bought it for me. And then proceeded to use it to celebrate end of exams (which it apparently did quite well at) then he drove it 900kms in 14.5hours and about a tank and a half of petrol. This is how it arrived (after i cleaned it): (note ITR gearknob and new CD player) So yea quite impressed with it, for a D series it goes well but I keep wondering when vtec kicks in (anyone know? ) Looks good dirty too: Now as you may have guessed my intentions were never to keep this stock, but it is by no means a serious project, doing it for a bit of fun and to have a Honda that hasnt been done to death, even people who hate Hondas love this car So I got some superlow springs for it, but as it turns out shuttle rear shocks are about 30mm too long for the springs, so I had to find EF civic Shocks. In the mean time I installed a "strobe snake" in the boot, its a clear flexi tube with 5 blue strobes, cost $7 on trademe years ago and was just sitting around. Good for a laugh (no pics ) Then I got a EF Civic Front lip for $35: Makes it looks a bit better, will paint it when I have money. Also removed monsoon shields as the were broken and sellotaped together (bloody southerners ) Then found some shocks so I got those: Koni Yellows with some springs, mega cheap (I will just say under $320), so hopefully they will be here this weekend. Also have ordered from FBI: Simota EF Intake PWJDM shift boot PWJDM Bulbs After that its time for wheels, trying to get some 15x7" +20 offset wheels, or something around there, will see what I can find. So dont take this project to seriously, its all a bit of fun and isnt meant to be a big budget afair. Will update as I go, enjoy __________________ Mugen 無限 Equipped l TEAMFBI Yo! l 41 l Race car trapped in a Wagons Body l ML Racing

27th July 2008, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
WTNESS Senior Member 4,000rpm (Taxi Drag) Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 637 Location: Manukau	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build very nice indeed!! good luck with this, the mean "rolla" tint that shit. __________________ don't forget to bring a towel..... wanna get high?

27th July 2008, 09:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
WingIt Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,769 Location: Whakatane	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build Cheers guys, forgot to mention that I tinted the back windows with 35%, was to cold and it didnt stick and went all bubly so will get it done proper when I have money __________________ Mugen 無限 Equipped l TEAMFBI Yo! l 41 l Race car trapped in a Wagons Body l ML Racing

28th July 2008, 02:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hayce Senior Member 9,000rpm (S2000 Redline!) Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,036 Location: Hamilton	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build __________________ ....................................EK molester!..................gtrefinishers

28th July 2008, 03:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
americ_ian Senior Member 18,000rpm+ Honda F1! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10,941 Location: Hamilton	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build ^^ all the inspiration you need!! damnit i want one now! lol __________________ Ex D16a Ex b16a, ex b18cr, ex h22a turbo, ex h2b, ex k20a.... Current: F20c!!!!!! 12.8 @ 171.88 1.7 60ft!

28th July 2008, 03:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hayce Senior Member 9,000rpm (S2000 Redline!) Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,036 Location: Hamilton	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build I thought you were hocking your comp to get a sedan __________________ ....................................EK molester!..................gtrefinishers

28th July 2008, 03:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
americ_ian Senior Member 18,000rpm+ Honda F1! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10,941 Location: Hamilton	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build haha hocking comp to get a better comp.... pulling sedan outta my ass somehow __________________ Ex D16a Ex b16a, ex b18cr, ex h22a turbo, ex h2b, ex k20a.... Current: F20c!!!!!! 12.8 @ 171.88 1.7 60ft!

28th July 2008, 03:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hayce Senior Member 9,000rpm (S2000 Redline!) Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,036 Location: Hamilton	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build Thats sexy I know of a fucked one going for quite expensive if your keen __________________ ....................................EK molester!..................gtrefinishers

28th July 2008, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
WingIt Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,769 Location: Whakatane	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build Cheers, those two are owned by the same guy, or best mates or something. Just the 5 lug swap can be bought for $1400us with no rotors. On another note, just installed intake and headlight bulbs. No pics as its dark and still rugged as. Will tidy it up on the weekend. __________________ Mugen 無限 Equipped l TEAMFBI Yo! l 41 l Race car trapped in a Wagons Body l ML Racing Last edited by WingIt; 28th July 2008 at 04:55 PM.

28th July 2008, 04:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Green Machine Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,030 Location: Te Puke	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build Does a b18c mount up if you use ef9 b16a mounts or is the shuttle mounting different? __________________ b18cR nzdm eg.. 143kws..not enough... Always for sale at the right price.

28th July 2008, 05:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
Horny_Devil Senior Member 18,000rpm+ Honda F1! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,506 Location: Auckland	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build buy my d __________________ D Series Guru My Profile - My Website - My Build Thread V2.0

28th July 2008, 06:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Horny_Devil Senior Member 18,000rpm+ Honda F1! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,506 Location: Auckland	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build haha u know its a bargin if ur interested maybe we can talk, i just want it gone __________________ D Series Guru My Profile - My Website - My Build Thread V2.0

28th July 2008, 06:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
WingIt Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,769 Location: Whakatane	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build I sure do, but sadly I have $40 __________________ Mugen 無限 Equipped l TEAMFBI Yo! l 41 l Race car trapped in a Wagons Body l ML Racing

28th July 2008, 06:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
Horny_Devil Senior Member 18,000rpm+ Honda F1! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,506 Location: Auckland	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build haha well the way its going it will be sitting there a while __________________ D Series Guru My Profile - My Website - My Build Thread V2.0

28th July 2008, 07:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
BUMP Senior Member 5,000rpm (VTEC Power!) Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,030 Location: Hamilton	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build This get props from me because its different. put a k20a in it __________________ Been destorying mitsi drivelines since ages ago!!

29th July 2008, 04:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
chrisr Senior Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 107 Location: Waitakere	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build Nice one, its alot straighter than mine Good luck with the build

29th July 2008, 05:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
WingIt Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,769 Location: Whakatane	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build Cheers guys, quite surprised at the response this build is getting to be honest. Dont think I will be doing an engine swap as it just a daily, its almost tempting to leave it at stock height as its nice not having to slow down for driveways etc But I just cant do it. Looking at getting either a deepdish suede steering wheel, or getting a Woodgrain Nardi one off a MX5. Im currently having starting issues, 99% sure its the main relay, so will pull that out on the weekend and take all the old solder off and put some new stuff on. __________________ Mugen 無限 Equipped l TEAMFBI Yo! l 41 l Race car trapped in a Wagons Body l ML Racing

29th July 2008, 07:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
XPLOIT Senior Member 8,000rpm (B Series Redline!) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,958 Location: Christchurch	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build +1 vote for deepdish! Woodgrain.... __________________ Profile - VTEC could cause serious illness, sometimes leading to kidney failure particularly in the very young, she said.

30th July 2008, 06:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
BLAZED_RACER Team NZH: Mod 11,000rpm (Spoon B16B!!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,768 Location: Tokoroa	Re: Andrews Space Shuttle Build Old school Woodgrain FTW!