EK9 2000 Honda Civic EK: Clean and Simple Hatchback!

Hello everyone,
In this episode we have Chad and his Civic Type R inspired hatch. As we all know, the people in the US never really get the cool cars that Japan and Europe get. Therefore, Chad decided to do a Civic Type R Inspired Build. He has kept the car very clean. It is not his first Honda and you can tell by the parts that were chosen for this build. He has done a lot of work that goes unnoticed. You know wha they say, if you cannot notice the details it means they did them properly. I hope you guys enjoy the episode like I did. Thank you Chad and thank all of you for your support!
Owners IG: dobler

[@blandsarcasm]

Damn this car is classic and timeless. I would hope he doesn’t change it too much in the future cause it’s damn near perfect as is

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I agree. Is very hard to keep it simple.

[@shombiedixon7017]

Love these EK civics.. The steering wheel plus spedometer cluster is raw..

[@markanthonyhurston]

Nice clean sensible setup ... Humble dude ... i think that's cool ... good channel ...

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you sir. Yes super chill guy. He is a true Hondahead. Thank you.

[@robertbrolo486]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy Nice 📹 on your Honda.

[@robertbrolo486]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy What's up Buddy

[@robertbrolo486]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy What's up Lol.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

@@robertbrolo486 sorry where did we meet? Lol

[@natureboyadventures3171]

Love it man I just picked up a 00’ silver hatchback just like yours for 400$ it’s 2 owner bone stock from a old man and I can’t wait to start building it

[@Jesko_VRS]

Car's like new damn... What a gem

[@s2kryder387]

Reminds me of my white 2000 ek hatch with jdm b16 I had back in 2002. Love that these cars are still being wrenched on!

[@cetcivic5019]

vsm civics are some of my favorite. nice build with some high-end yet low-key parts

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Yes i love the simplicity of the build but yet complicated if you dont inow what you are looking at.

[@JasonScheier]

My first car was a Honda Civic EK, I bought it in 1996 from Honda world brand new. I converted it into a Full Mugen EK9. First in Ca in 1996 to run real Mugen RNR Wheels, and JDM Mugen Kit. Brings me back! Thank you

[@gsxrfrank8787]

Just plain simple and clean....👍🏽 the way a car should be done

[@ashgrove07]

This takes me back when I bought parts at Inline 4, Superautobacs, Island Motorsports and other little shops in OC.

[@GustavCarl17]

My first car was a 2000 civic sedan and I've always had a soft spot for the ek9. Love the car!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

We just had that convo..the EG and EK are iconic man!

[@GustavCarl17]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy I couldn't agree more.

[@D1_Shinigami]

See 😳 that's what I'm talking about nice and clean!😎

[@mikeysbladeworks1000]

Stickers is from early 2000s. Love this build.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thanks for the support man

[@208SledHead]

I love the unpainted side moldings and wing base. Looks great man!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Agreed. It makes it a nice contrast.

[@nemojones2470]

O.G. Nwp4life plates, Nice touch.

[@nathanpickett2221]

Just found your channel. Love all your Honda videos, Subscribed!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you Nathan!

[@thecitunes]

Nice bio good car build.. loving the channel keep it up

[@Huwberts_Emporium]

Function over form 100%

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Agreed!

[@dorian8876]

NICE & CLEAN Setup

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Less is more now at days

[@TonyJackson98]

Hell yeah, Dobler! The EK came out dope.

[@c2der]

Tony Jackson thanks tony!!! Let’s skate soon!

[@TonyJackson98]

Down!@@c2der

[@masteryang890]

Underrated channel

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[@The_One_Over_There]

i like it. love the clean look of it. But where are the windshield wipers?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Deleted man. Socal doesnt get much rain and he wanted a cleaner look. Good eye

[@The_One_Over_There]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy oooh ok. if it was here in the Netherlands where it rains almost 24/7 during the fall and most of spring i can only imagine how uncomfortable it would be to end up in the rain with no wipers XD But if it doesn't or barely rains there i can see why they're gone

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

@@The_One_Over_There wow netherlands! 🇳🇱 awesome man! Tha k ypu for the support.

[@The_One_Over_There]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy you're welcome

[@kevinkev1530]

Great interview, cool car

[@andrewlack5984]

This is almost identical to my first car. I Have had every swap and body combo and this one favorite hands down. I Have a track prepared Integra I like but every day I am looking for a silver hatch ! Wish I never got rid of it .

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Very cool! Yes get another one man.

[@NickChronic01]

add driving footage to these videos

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

How about a view from passenger side? I dont have the equipment for rollers/chasing etc. Thanks gor the suggestion.

[@NickChronic01]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy yes that would work

[@olderrol1968]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

@@olderrol1968 thank u guys!

[@olderrol1968]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy ; This might not be the best way to put it. But think of your car videos like porn videos. You should keep progressing so the audience does not get bored. Essentially you're going to be making car porn.lol

[@ThatDudeIsrael]

I have the exact same car! I plan on doing the same thing with a CTR inspired body. Mine will be built for circuit and Time Attack!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Do it!!!!

[@DatNhutNguyen]

Cool owner, cool car. Mad respect! ✊

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I agree. We need more people like that.

[@mzondi1970]

exactly how I would do it. very nice

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Yes, amazing build.

[@reckemzz]

nice job as always ! im with the other comments about adding driving clips maybe exhaust sounds if driving isnt possible

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Yes. Exhaust clips. Thank you

[@michaelhodges452]

the street looks like one of the scenes where hector and his crew went to the racers edge and parked up

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

haha i know exactly lol

[@diegoramirez7761]

Was this shot in Norwalk?

[@themadoct]

Beautiful ek i had one like that same color two only difference a had s.i rims on but defanly clean great vid

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I love the look with Si wheel!

[@fuckbeingbroke2]

Nice b18 type r super bad ass car Honda For life Auto Anatomy for life

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Much love man!!

[@gilbertsantiago2921]

Yo yo!! Simple & Clean !

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Keep it simple goes a long way. Thanks for the support ✌

[@j.active911]

If you could get a shot starting the motor and them driving away would be sick! Great channel.

[@chrissys2k124]

Great channel sir ! I have just one question.... it looks like you're using a gimbal/stabilizer? Was just wondering what brand you're using? I have a Canon Rebel SL2 & looking for a stabilizer myself

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I got it for my bday and thre away the box lol but it wa slike 90 dollars. Just get one. They r not super expensive.

[@AI-fg7io]

Too clean !

[@droboyjr]

Hell yeah

[@darizo]

DEVIOUS RACING!!!

[@jonathanlopezcollazo1513]

Honda civic respet☝ PR

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you :)

[@miguelarr4629]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy what city are in? Or county?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

@@miguelarr4629 Orange County, California

[@miguelarr4629]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy cool 👍🏽. Thanks the prompt reply

[@bolidovti]

beautiful ek4 bro !! wheels specs? thanks!

[@ghost.driversuk]

Looks great as it is, don’t go changing it so much, really clean, worth all the effort I would say. 😎👌🏼

[@plujmoto]

Like the vids man! Maybe for the future get a mic for the people being interviewed, they are a bit hard to hear.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Yes thank you. You are right. I need to find the right microphone though. It is hard when doing things onnlimited resources. Thank you :)

[@rogerkerley7387]

Automotive Anatomy op

[@miguelaguiar310]

Bello que clean está!!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I am glad you liked it Miguel!

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Love this, just subbed

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you!

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Automotive Anatomy 🤙🤙🤙

[@gearhead3500]

very clean :) the wheels are mugen what?

[@c2der]

GEAR HEAD Mugen MF8. 8 spoke. MF10 are 10 spoke.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

@@c2der Thank you so much for the correction.

[@fsega3669]

Cool video man. Any chance of doing Jason's or Sol's CD5's?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

What are their IGs. I can contact them but only if they are in the SoCal area.

[@fsega3669]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy one_owner_cd5 is Jason who's in SoCal. Sol is up near San Fran idk his IG.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

@@fsega3669 thank you 🙏

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Jason's car is in NorCal. I will try tonwork some stuff out l. Thanks

[@fsega3669]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy bummer :( but if you can work something out. He's had that car since it was new. He may have an awesome story since he's been in the Accord scene before most of us and he's still in it to this day

[@sTypeS-dk7hr]

Clean ass ek hatch! 🔥💯👍

[@pkthe2ndhokage188]

it's beautiful

[@Brock_Landers]

This car is beautiful. I like the Vogue Silver Metallic, but I think it would look awesome in Championship White with OEM red Type-R stickers. I LOVE the B18C5. I have one with forged internals and a turbo in my 97 EJ8 coupe that I built as an EM1 replica. It made just over 500 whp on E85 on it's first tune so far. I just installed a Clutchmasters twin-disc clutch and I'm waiting for spring to retune it on the new 2200cc injectors I just bought. I want to make 600 whp, then turn it back down to around 500 so it won't be as stressful on the engine. I love your car though. I have always wanted an EK hatch.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I hear what you are saying and white would look good but this silver with black wheels would look awesome. The owner is also going for a low profile and a red Type R sticker wouldnt accomplish that lol

[@blandsarcasm]

You don’t put type r stickers on anything other than a real type r. The paint is original and looks damn near immaculate so why in the world would he change that? This car is a gem

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

@@blandsarcasm type r stickers look cool though lol

[@wf6951]

Is there a driving video for this vehicle?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Negative. Sorry

[@wf6951]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy We the people DEMAND a driving video or we'll revolt! xD

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

@@wf6951 haha i appreciate the positive feedback. Maybe one day! Lol

[@chaddobler5852]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy We should make an update video and get some driving footage.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

@@chaddobler5852 sure man! Second week of June I should be off from work and ill hit u up 👍

[@NedH]

Nice !!

[@samphounleuth6342]

Video of the em1!!????

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Maybe in the future lol i was running out of battery lol

[@samphounleuth6342]

I have a 2000 red em1

[@metroby-tmobile5641]

I love your HONDA CONTENT! PLEASE DO PRELUDE !☺✌

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you. I will try to do some of the unloved chassis lol prelude, db9s, ep3s, and idk what else lol

[@andrewtabor8634]

Love the videos man but got to work on your audio it cuts in and out but I do love the videos

[@leisurexs2844]

Very nice

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you for taking the time to respind

[@leisurexs2844]

Not a problem, I appreciate the video, I own a prestine 1998 integra gsr which I love to this day. Love the EK, nice video

[@AZMarine78]

Nice! 😎

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you for the support.

[@dannysautorepair]

Nice car

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you very much man

[@dannysautorepair]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy suscribe to my channel. Thanks

[@Reyes_king_]

Does anyone know where to get that front end

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

probably facebook groups man or keep an eye on offerup and such. they come up once in a while

[@Reyes_king_]

Automotive Anatomy thanks

[@B16A5_EK4]

1320 PLM replica header?

[@c2der]

B16A5 EK4 it’s a 1320 Header that’s a replica of a Toda header.

[@B16A5_EK4]

@@c2der the reason I asked is because I knew that 1320 & PLM are two different company.

[@AquaFlowGaming]

If you can't get driving footage at least try to get a start up and a few revs in man. Great video regardless keep it up

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Yes i will sir. Not for the following video but afterwords. Thanks for the suggeation :)

[@KutWrite]

Nice. I was going to keep mine forever, but rolled it in a freak accident. Totaled. :( You keep saying "OEM" when I think you mean "aftermarket." OEM would be a Honda product.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I am glad you are safe from the accident. That said, thank you for the support 👍

[@781b.t.p2]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@yudelvyfuentes5607]

👌🏁🏁🏁

[@HarrisonGMN]

I also just bought a civic hatch from the 2nd owner, she was a harvard professor.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

no way. Awesome to hear. I hope it last a long time

[@Kpevce]

This channel needs more subs how many times have I said this lol

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you! Honestly numbers matter. I would lie if I said they didnt. But i want to build a community that leaves a positive comment for the owner. We all work hard. Spread positive love. Thanks man!

[@Brock_Landers]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy That's very important for guys like him and I that put our heart and soul into our builds. I work in the oilfield and most of the guys that I work with call my Civic a "rice rocket" until I tell them that it makes just over 500 whp, then they want to see pictures. I am 35 with a family and I love my car, so do my sons, my wife not so much because she hates when I spend money on it. It always means alot to hear when other people appreciate your hard work and dedication.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

@@Brock_Landers keep doing your thing. As long as you enjoy it and family is happy nothing elae matters. Be safe outhere..500 hp on a rice rocket can get you in trouble. Thanks for watching

[@Curi0u50ne]

I suggest the next thing you do is simply Drive the damn thing period

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

thank you for the suggestion. Earlier videos there were not driving footage. Thanks.

[@zek99999]

I like your videos but I think it needs more clips of the engine, driving the car, under the car, etc

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

No way I can do under the car. The car moving yes I will work on it lol

[@x-raycrayon3553]

Why are they in a ghost town bruh ain’t nobody there

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

haahh hills have eyes

[@ricardoryangovender1593]

all south african models came with all round disc brakes

[@triniwarrior16]

what makes people want a hatch so bad? i don't understand

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Ill answer for my self. I love the hatch look. The shape that the car gives when is lowered. In afdition, they are nimble and light. Juat my opinion. I love sedans bc they have four doors. Its weird u know.

[@triniwarrior16]

thanks, i have a em1 coupe and i cant see why people not liking it.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

@@triniwarrior16 the same thing can be said that everyone loves hatchss and em1. Sedans are not as common. Thank you for the support

[@LRGRivera]

I need to see more raw builds not garage queens.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

What do you mean by raw builds

[@chaddobler5852]

This was built in MY garage and kept in MY garage. Care to elaborate on "garage queen?"

[@Danilove19]

That’s platup car a ek hatch

[@maxscarchannelpower3583]

Hello, i need HELP! I have an issue with my Civic EJ9 1.4. and cant find a solution. No im posting this under car videos and hope that someone can help me. Ive made this video from the issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3SlnJybaLeqiJo Its only when i drive, especially when torgue is needed. Its the loudest when driving in reverse. In the video i drove back with the pull brake on to simulate a torgue situation. The Civic has 96000km, with fresh motor flush, oil change, new calibrated valves. The shifting is really good and the clutch engages well. Also it has no heat shieldings anymore at the exhaust, because they made loud noises in the past. I think its maybe some issue with the transmission from engine to the wheels. Pls help me, i cant pay tons of money for a professional mechanik, and want to repair it mysel. Im thankfull for every help i can get! With best regards, Max

[@ΚΩΣΤΑΣ-γ6ω]

add driving footage to these videos