Underneath the chassis, Troy went almost purely JDM. First, it would be unforgivable to throw in a set of wheels not made by someone from Japan. That's why Troy made sure his ride was rolling on 17-inch Volk Racing GT-7 wheels, wrapped in Yokohoma AVS ES100 rubbers. The wheels not only help solidify his place as a feature, but also spice up the oh-so-'90s body kit, bringing a sense of maximalism design to an overall minimalist layout. The chassis is dropped 1.5 inches on all four corners by a set of Tein Super Street kit coilovers; stiffness that is helped by a Password:JDM front strut brace and Benen rear strut brace. Inside, the cabin combines the quality of JDM in the form of Bride seats, inserts, upholstery, and floormats, as well as a Mugen steering wheel and pedals, with the creativity of HDM in the form of a custom dash that features a center-mounted gauge pod, holding a set of Defi Link Meter BFS gauges. The Cusco 6-point roll cage accentuates the interior by unifying the entire look, a testament to Troy's overall design aesthetic.
Though his Civic may not be entirely JDM, the car is a work of art that seamlessly blends many styles into one complete product. It's a feat not so easily gained, especially when you live in a town where eating a cheeseburger from twenty different restaurants without having to drive is easier than finding, purchasing, and installing any aftermarket part for a Japanese car. The population at Hanover may be 14,535, which is 34,341 less than what Oriole Park can seat, but the only numbers that really matter are 335 hp, B16A, T3/T4 and 17-inch GT-7. Once you've accomplished that, it doesn't matter where you're from: It's where you're at.
Behind The Build
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Name.
Troy Szwoyer
Age.
25
Hometown.
Hanover, PA
Occupation.
Wheel And Tire Salesman
Hobbies.
Gym, Video Games, Beer Pong
Build time.
4 Years
Feedback.
troy@obsoletegarage.com
Quote.
"If I ain't first, I'm last."
'90 Honda Civic
Output 335 whp @ 8,200 rpm
Engine '90 B16A with LSD; Honda OEM JDM Integra cams, '95 JDM GSR Type R intake manifold, valve cover painted Takata green; Spoon Sports 70mm throttle body; Invidia cat-back titanium exhaust; custom catalytic converter; Moroso street/strip oil pan; Garrett T3/T4 ball bearing turbo; Peak Boost manifold, intercooler and pipes; TiAL blow-off valve, 38mm wastegate; GReddy Profec B Spec II boost controller; Fluidampr pulley; Nitrous Express intercooler sprayer; Mishimoto radiator; Samco Sports radiator hoses; Slimline fans; Neptune ECU/fuel management; NGK spark plugs; MSD spark plug wires; RC Engineering 755cc fuel injectors; B&M fuel regulator; Walbro fuel pump; STR gold fuel rail; Vision carbon fiber plug cover; JDM VIN badge; Type One racing oil cap; Skunk2 VTEC solenoid cover; Custom Killer Glass radiator hose; P28 ECU converted OBD 1; OBD 1 distributor; JHP USA OBD-0 to OBD-1 pig tail
Drivetrain Skunk2 single-bend shift kit; Competition Clutch street strip Karbonite 2300 clutch
Suspension Tein Super Street Kit coilovers; Password:JDM three-point upper front strut brace; Benen rear strut brace; Energy Suspension bushings; Cusco six-point roll cage; Omni Power EG rear control arms; EM Racing C-pillar bar; TEIN pillow ball upper mounts; Z10 traction bar kit
Wheels/Tires 17x7 Volk Racing GT-7 wheels; Yokohama AVS ES100 205/45-17 tires
Brakes Rotora custom green front brakes, brake lines; Integra '90-'93 rear disc conversion; Baer slotted rotors; EBC Green Stuff pads
Exterior Wings West six-piece kit; VIS Racing JDM carbon fiber ZC hood, carbon fiber mid wing; JDM headlights, one-piece high and low beams with clear corners, vent visors; Vision mirrors; Feel's twin cam tuning badge on the rear trunk; shaved antenna, rear wiper, Honda badge; custom gold paint; Password:JDM hood struts; stainless steel finishing bolts, washers
By RC Faderoga
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