Bringing This Abandoned Civic Si BACK TO LIFE!

[@davekauffman561]

It was fun seeing Keegan learning stick shift! A lost ability among todays younger generation! I was teaching my 15 yr old sister in law to drive my work beater, an Ion 2.2 5spd! Its cool to see them catch on and learn to control the clutch!

[@fadariansmith1043]

Calling it now he’s gonna give it to Keegan when it’s done, (I haven’t finished the video yet so if he said he did I didn’t cheat)

[@thomaslawrence4400]

its an odd one cause yall over in America don't bother with manual anymore but the majority in the UK learn in a manual including me!

[@jv6miata]

@@thomaslawrence4400at least 90% of car enthusiasts in the US know how to drive stick, but other than that not many

[@thomaslawrence4400]

@@jv6miata such a shame its dying out when the us market shifts away from manual the rest of the world will too

[@LatinCruiser2002]

Understandable @davidkauffman561 I have a 16 yrs old nephew. Gonna be teaching him on a 92 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Luckily i have a new engine i built, spare trans, and clutch. Should be interesting to say the least.

[@Jumbojet776]

You and Keegan have such a fun dynamic. Great to see him on the channel more!

[@rolimuxi]

Keegan such a cool kid, i think it would be cool if he showed up more often. Maybe get him a build too

[@dyllansmith456]

Dude youre genuinely a kind person for teaching him that. Hes doing it better that i did my first time.

[@timothylikesbeerandbread]

If you haven’t already, run an ozone generator in the interior a few times. Should nuke any remaining microbes and mold spores assuming it was adequately cleaned. Make sure to run the ac and heat while the generator is running.

[@cheeseblast]

This should be the top comment, people sleep on those so much and they do wonders (my lil brother does fire restoration/cleanup)

[@MelonTL_YH2]

Can rent it from auto parts store too like a ball joint puller

[@Vaino_Hotti]

And kills the spiders 🤣🤣

[@amdstrollo3074]

A little tip, you should never have to beat your brake pads onto the brackets. What you want to do is wirewheel down the part where the stainless steel hardware contacts, cleaning all the rust and bs off and then apply brake lube THEN stick your hardware on top of that. It will prevent rust from squeezing the pads and will make the pads go in really nice.

[@_Gingium_]

Yeah, I had kind of realized by this point the calipers were probably going to need to be replaced so I gave up a bit lol

[@IniRhei]

how does this guy have a comment from a day ago when the video is just released??

[@christophergarcia9218]

@@IniRheiwtf i noticed that

[@thatmaverickguy859]

​@@IniRheiPatron early release

[@Smartibr2048]

Wait a minute what the heck This video released 10 mins ago and u commented a day ago

[@vtecbrown]

As someone who lightly built a track modded EP3, they're so much fun! They won't turn the fastest laps but they're a riot with the stock engine. A RSX Type-S transmission was a huge upgrade, both on track and on highway cruising speeds.

[@pandamonium_gaming345]

I vote for this to be a restoration/ light mod build for keegan. Kid deserves it, it's great seeing him on the channel helping out

[@Rodian121]

Best tip you can have Keegan do that will help him start into gear every scenario is have him on a perfectly level surface first. - have him hold the clutch and in first gear NO GAS. - Next have him stare at the rpms as he very slowly lets off the clutch. The moment he sees the rpms dip, that’s the catch point and it’ll sometimes creep forward. - he can now slowly apply gas and teaching this practice he will gain muscle memory and can find the catch on any new vehicle without looking jerky and inexperienced.

[@marionunes8045]

Exactly as I do when I’m teaching someone. Some even told me that as soon as they felt it, it becomes much easier. On an incline I just tell them it the exact same but more throttle and less clutch

[@MikeOrkid]

Not sure if you replaced it yet but the idle surge is the iacv. You can try to clean them but you're better off getting a new one.

[@brianboatman5564]

This is the type of video I like from Gingium. Glad you're back with some old school Gingium content.

[@Wingspan_5]

Awesome to be seeing Keegan in more and more videos. He's so lucky to have you to learn from and you're lucky to have someone that wants to learn and help.

[@jasonfuller6527]

My favorite project since the School Bus! 😂 All of the Honda's please!

[@mykaelharvey3102]

excited to see where this goes, turning turds to diamonds on this channel lol

[@_Gingium_]

It’s my favorite thing to do 🥹

[@JohanH1990]

You did really good learning Keegan how to drive stick. Would love seeing more with him, learning to drive, starting track days together, learning to wrench. Cool kid, deserves it. Keep up the good work!

[@ZackSmith-tz6nx]

I like the idea of hitting the track after each additional mod, kinda shows how each mod has what effects on the vehicle. I enjoy the vids you’ve been posting keep it up! 🎉

[@jakeh.5014]

I love seeing Keegan learning manual, he's picking it up pretty quick. He's got a great teacher too, seeing you bang gears in anything fwd is just sick 😂

[@jonmcclane7433]

I’ll be watching this series like a Hawk. I got the same Engine in my 8th Gen Civic. Intake, Exhaust, and a Tune and this lil EP3 will be a screamer.

[@TheUnexpected6]

love these kinds of videos because i learn exactly what to look for when buying up a used car or looking into a car im interested in. Good stuff man keep it up and hope that SI gives you an awesome time

[@icestormgaming9357]

Doing a build with showing how each mod performs on its own as you go sounds like an awesome series. I can see it also being a way to show what mods impact the most and help other people decide/learn what they can do with their builds!

[@Phukaloop]

I got my 2003 EP3 SI in march of this year. Such a good car! So sick to see that you got one too.

[@_Gingium_]

That’s awesome! They’re super underrated little cars.

[@Phukaloop]

@_Gingium_ suuuper underrated. Everyone walks up to me and asks if it’s a small Odyssey or a Fit lmao. I’m planning on doing a K24a1 swap next year!

[@elmatador4759]

The reason why the steering is "different" in the EP3 is because it has Electric Power Steering which many people swap into other Honda Chassis to convert to and eliminate the PS Pump and the draw it has on power.

[@campjulian]

the time lapse tracking shots are so cool!!

[@samuelperedia6092]

After seeing this video imma work on my abandon EP3 this weekend, thanks for the inspiration, love the videos!.

[@mohammedkarim454]

Hey Idk if you will read this comment, but I got my first ever manual car and its a Honda Accord just wanted to say you were the main motivator in buying it I can't wait for more of your videos!!

[@danelhouseofel7634]

Haha, man, I remember my first time driving manual. It was terrifying, I had to drive my friend car home since he drank too much. And the hills were the worst. Luckily, not many cars were out at the time.

[@atleewise5731]

Loving the ep3 videos. I'm a big fan of 7th gen civics

[@martinleger3435]

As a manual transmission teacher you are very calm and cool with your student! Probably because you know how to change clutches!

[@gsquat]

LOVING the Honda content! More, more, more, please!!!

[@rafaeltorovip]

Please, keep it as original as possible. That car will be a classic soon.

[@damienbennet200]

It’s not a type R else it would be a classic. EP3 type R’s over here in the UK are creeping up and some examples are fetching 10k+. I wouldn’t say an EP3 with the worst K20 engine is going to be a classic though.

[@tlikethedrink]

Awesome. Ep3s are so overlooked. I’m stoked to watch this one develop

[@Raymond58756]

This build makes me super excited! I personally have a EP3 myself. I also live near the Athens area. I don’t have much mods so I’m excited to see what you do with yours! I would love to do the track day with you.

[@Ariesistrash]

Been a fan for while glad so much support is coming you deserve it

[@c0wb0yTV]

you rule Caleb, thank you for making cool stuff for us all to watch

[@chunney226]

I just did the same thing on my 02 Civic Si. It had sat for a couple years. Needed new calipers, rotors, tires, clutch hydraulic system, exhaust, etc. I've put quite a bit into it but it's been worth it so far.

[@WrenB111]

I had two of these. Great car! Great videos and very good editing skills! New follower!!!!

[@Veldkamp88]

I admire the hell out of you bringing a kid involved to learn automotive

[@chrisl4661]

I miss my 03 they are great cars I wish parts were plentiful enough for them to be actual single car daily drivers still. Good Luck hope the mods work our great! Btw a great cheap mod is putting RSX type S sway bars on it they are stiffer in the front and soft in the back and they bolt right in. I got a set from a junkyard near me and it drastically changed how it handled.

[@allantaylor6046]

Ya big sway bars help alot

[@vapour_xs9235]

I can certainly guarantee that you will fall in love with this car. I bought my EP3 as my first car, and I found it to be a bit ugly but still ok. 2 years later and it’s been the best purchase I’ve ever made. What they really need is a set of coilovers. The stock suspension is the biggest issue with it, makes it extremely tail-happy.

[@r1Val]

What coils would you recommend for a daily?

[@vapour_xs9235]

@ As of current, I’m not sure. I bought my EP3 with a set of Rev9’s on it already, and they’ve been pretty good. A little rough, but nothing terrible. I’d go for a reputable company to start. For instance; Maxpeedingrods, Fortune Auto, TEIN, etc. It’s a little more expensive, but coilovers are something you should never cheap out on!!

[@Can_I_Kick_It]

The cinematography and music choices are always top tier. Bravo 👏🏻

[@Dsmdude4g63]

Awesome. My father bought a new 05 ep3 identical to yours in every way back in the day. I at the time had a 2000 Civic si. When I drove his the first time, I loved it. Plus it would bark the tires going to 2nd gear, mine with the b16a2 in stock form never could. He sold it with only 36k on it because he didn't like the shifter location. I on the other hand loved it.

[@ORANGE200_]

a funny thing about learning manual is that here in Europe, manual is still the de facto transmission...which means when someone whos been driving stick for all their life gets into an automatic transmission car, they also freak out the same way. A lot of people left foot brake because their brain says "im slowing down, time to clutch in", plus a lot of people rest their hand on the gear selector waiting to shift, one of my friends was driving an automatic Citroen and got mad at the gearbox because he didnt understand how automatic gear changes work, very funny

[@Finnspin_unicycles]

Whenever I see people learning stick in cars like this, I'm reminded of how nice it was to start with a Diesel Golf in driving school, so in the beginning they can just have you release the clutch without adding gas. (I believe they slightly raise the idle too to make it easier.)

[@ORANGE200_]

@@Finnspin_unicycles that also adds an extra quirk when you drive a manual petrol car and then jump in a manual diesel, i instinctively give some gas when starting a diesel :D

[@Vaino_Hotti]

@@Finnspin_unicycles A friend learned manual on a diesel Avensis, that thing was kinda infuriating to drive for even more experienced drivers. For some reason older manual diesel Toyotas have a super "on-off" clutch.

[@khaledrahravan]

Honda fanboy now i see. Nice man. Good to see you revive the si. And keegan, nice to see you in the videos too

[@somdood3292]

seen a video of a guy removing a stuck o2 sensor, he got the thing to crack loose but said that the threads didnt feel good and if he continued to try and turn it, it would damage the threads and more than likely snap becuase there was so much resistance. So he heated the sensor to hot AF and used a crayon where the sensor meets the bung, and then worked the wax into the threads by tightening and loosening... was a neat trick to see when he eventually worked the sensor out without ruining anything.... thought it might come in handy for you or your viewers as another trick up the sleeve for when crusty bolts just suck

[@MarclenChin]

Definitely an old school trick. Candle wax works too!

[@baloneyjusticecheezedog]

Please tell me you fumigated that back seat... Keegan, and you are developing a host cohost personality and I really like it. I love the Idea of fixing up the car and showing what the mods do for your car each time you take it up a step or level.. Also, keeping the car kinda stock would be nice... I'm not sure where do you stop modding it, like definitely turbo it for sure, but after that where do you really go with it?

[@AndrewMalkin]

One of the things that really helped me learn how to drive a manual was learning that it normally takes about 7 seconds to let out the clutch when taking off. I would always release the clutch too quickly because people had always said "don't ride the clutch".

[@jeffgarcia4968]

It’s nice seeing you teaching keegan how to drive stick

[@Avi.P]

it's really good to see people watching ep3 content!

[@Jon95McC]

Your idea of starting at oem and then testing each mod by taking it to the track is great! That's what I wish I did when I "built" my ek because I think I did a lot of useless/detrimental mods lol.

[@Rasigarage]

This is dope teaching this kid

[@RollingRoadEFI]

Slept on 2000's Honda #2. Let's goooo

[@keithparker7412]

Teaching Keegan manual gave me PTSD to learning 😂 worst feeling to stall out when learnjng

[@LithiumLife]

Nice build. I Miss mine, had one new in 2002 and did a full genuine type r conversion.

[@Isaac.kenobi]

A NA k series build would be amazing to see, cant wait to see how it does on the track. Thank you for the vid!

[@lukeny9197]

i got my honda ep1 today its a 1,4 90 hp follow youre chanel before the rally miata and the drift truck awesome to see you improve keeep on going

[@mackcummy4976]

Here in Canada I have a turbo RSX-S. I bought a daily EP3 Civic then sold it and got a daily 2005 type- for $1650 with 130,000kms ( 80,000miles. It had a newer clutch, tires and brakes. Half the paint sucks though but no body rust or damage except typical dings and a quarter sized dent.

[@StephenBrewer89]

Love the odyssey Coupe.

[@KungFuRandur]

Nice! Weird is, here in Germany the EP3 is the Type R with the K20A2 Engine. The K20A3 is inside the 5-door-version of the Civic, which i own. Great daily driver!

[@kirkusbodurkus5535]

We never got the R until like 2018 in the states. This was the best civic you could buy at the time here unfortunately. The better buy was always the accord or the RSX during this generation of civic

[@robbieshort289]

Loving all the honda content recently, keep up the good work.

[@senorpickle4207]

This motor boosted has serious potential. Looking forward to the build.

[@DavidVidaurri]

I have one too can’t wait to start restoring it

[@codereddew1539]

'bout time. Love the ep3. Greatest car I've owned.

[@FrxSolstice]

Love this kind of content from you Caleb. Good stuff

[@pw85___]

I've been eyeing this, and FG2 or FA5 for my next daily/project. I have a nearly paid off VA STi that's FBO and needs a dyno tune to be topped off (for the moment). My Chevy Tahoe daily (i love the thing but it's a gas guzzler 😂😢) is killing my vibe with my 50+ mile work commute daily. And I've wanted a K-Honda for a while now.

[@ryandelaney8477]

Headlights look fantastic man!

[@ubertalldude]

That thing looks so nice stock I say leave it stock! Such fun cars

[@kwajtube]

good job patiently teaching him how to drive stick! ☺

[@IRussyRuss]

3:24 G82 M3 Spotted

[@jasongaunt]

First \o/ Good work Keegan, learning clutch control can be awkward, stick at it (pun intended) and you'll be driving manual like a pro soon!

[@Dsmdude4g63]

He definitely had a better platform to learn in the I did. I learned in an 80 Jeep CJ-7 with a 4-speed and a 304 V8 I had just bought. A buddy drove it home for me and I started practicing. Tore my parents front yard all to pieces learning to pull out. 😅

[@prestondomion3186]

I just recently got an ep3 after driving my friends ep3 I’ve always wanted one. They are fun to drive!

[@dexterfreamon7196]

Love these cars. I remember seeing a brand new white one on the show room floor in 02 when they came out.

[@MagnumNavilllus]

being big into the fit, i love this car.

[@viveklego]

When taking this to the track, make sure you get an oil pressure gauge early on. The A3 is more prone to starving with the steel pan than an A2 or Z1 with the aluminum pan.

[@allantaylor6046]

I have a EP3 JDM Type R. Best mod I did was a good alignment. Bit of toe out in the front, 0 in the rear, wind in camber front and back.

[@Fishwizard123]

I love your content and beautiful shiny head. Keeping banging out the amazing content

[@PhilomenaMerritt-e5e]

For sure one of your best uploads so far!

[@dominicg2456]

bot account

[@lewiskemp5893]

I love Hondas too. Especially when Vtec kicks in.

[@MoreBo0st]

Top dawg tire is 20 mins for me lol never knew you were that close that's pretty dang cool!

[@youngcummins0892]

When you paint the calipers you nee to not paint under where the hardware for the pads is located. I bet the paint thickness was hanging the pads up causing that issue

[@lazglide2932]

I had a 2003 SI that I bought new , same color, started with intake exhaust and 50 shot of nitrous, then turbocharged it and ended swapping a k20z out of an 05 RXS Types and at 7 lbs made 420whp , it was a fun car , just be careful with the third gear

[@arondaughety9800]

With your level of perfection, I really want to see you do a wide body build

[@Omegaone1]

Great start, but why didnt you just replace the radiator supports YOU have the skills to do this, and that car deserves it. You do some great builds.

[@PsycH0w0LF]

Nice I can’t wait till you upgrade it more 😊

[@chiguy_]

I do miss my truck to do exactly this with. was nice and forgiving due to how much tq the hemi had so if you were to let the clutch out too soon it would just jerk back and forth but not die. anyway keep up the fun vids cheers.

[@honda_miata]

Ep3's are so so good!

[@TheRogueBro]

With the time you put into cleaning and painting the calipers, I would have just done a quick rebuild. I did mine a few months back. Quick and easy! Also would be good content for those who don't know that's a thing you can do lol.

[@WouterB76]

Even if the radiator was the size of a garage door, the thermostat should still keep the engine at the right temperature.

[@d3lusi0n_312]

Not a Honda fan... but still watch Gingium...

[@Jeeplee_rc]

The track car slow build testing each mod is a good idea in my eyes.

[@AtofioAgka8i]

Yes bro! Fwd track car! Hey! Just a suggestion: don't just throw mods. After its first time in the track, find its worst attribute and upgrade on that. Doing wheels and tires makes the biggest difference. Wouldn't be nice for once in YT not to start from wheels and tires? :) Lots of love Trackium

[@minispark8482]

Its the idle control on the bottom of the throttle body! get in and give it loads of revs for a few mins and itll sort it out!

[@michaelrenner9652]

I owned a New 2004 honda Si, sold it like new with 123.000 mile in 2016. Bought for 21.000 sold 12 years later for 8.000.00. Best car I ever owned.

[@skrya1248]

I guess you're getting an EUDM/JDM front for this car, hance the custom front bash bar. Can't wait to see this car on the track. I have a 1.6 European version and they're a lot of fun!

[@Incaensio]

This is God's work

[@hakjobtm7472]

0:20 i had a visceral reaction seeing all those bugs swarm around under the seat cushion

[@KiwamiJoryu]

These are the type of cars that are totally worth saving

[@TheTorkerman]

@4:55 RIP calliper seals 😮

[@chrismarchese4503]

Feather the throttle and go slow with the clutch, it really helps to get the feel

[@ixmmex8143]

Subscribed for the ep3 content 🔥

[@nukesaway4806]

Doing maintenance on my car before winter. It's been apart and every bolt greased. How do you clean grease from your nails, Nail brush and brake kleen? There used to be a goop that smelled petroleum.

[@ryanwilliams6526]

Don't use brake cleaner to clean your hands. Long term it can have nasty side effects. Obviously, wearing gloves in the first place is a good idea, but there are plenty of heavy duty hand cleaners that will do it, along with a nail brush.

[@nukesaway4806]

@ryanwilliams6526 ya joking about brake cleaner. Gloves correct.