How to BUILD a 1997 Honda Civic EK DX: Original Owner Build!

[@sikskillz2186]

awesome story. the car looks great. cool that he had some many people to help get it done.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you for watching and liking the video. Can we get the vieo to 1999 likes? lol

[@NOAHCASAS]

LMFMAO EVEN IF WE MAKE IT 2 LIKES 👍🏼OVER THE GOAL WE GOING ON THE WAY THERE GUS LOL ✌🏼OUT

[@Fa5ian_si]

That is so bad ass that he is original owner and he held on to it. Today car looks mint 👍

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Facts brotha

[@HustlePaul]

Such a cool build man . All these old parts bringing back so much memories. This car has so much history in it 👌

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I hope he never parts it out.

[@ks-mt7di]

Super clean. I usually dont like 17" wheels on EKs but this cars pulls it off very nicely.

[@jdm-r2524]

I got 17 volks.. had it for 25 years. Old skool still kicking it man. Grew up with step bro they all were building hondas in the 90's for import tuner..

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

25 years ago? WOW!!!

[@jdm-r2524]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy yes old memories with brothers.

[@lexusbruh904]

Original EK owner?! True Honda O.G. ! 🤜 🎉 Clean whip

[@gearhead3500]

super clean paint

[@mikeghadimi1384]

My doggie CARLOS! Dang I still remember how both of us got our EKs back in 97 brand new from the dealer! Did you get yours from NORM REEVES CERRITOS? I miss my old EK so so much! I’m so glad you still got your beautiful EK! We have had so many awesome memories driving around together from going to the street races, car meets and car shows! So Happy you still got my old EVOTION exhaust on there! Looks and sounds perfect! 🥳🥳🥳🔥🔥🔥🤙🤙🤙 I definitely gotta come visit you once settle in Maryland! 😊🙌🙌🙌🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Hit me up so we can catch up my boy! 🤙🤙🤙

[@gregmorgan9989]

Mike g💙🏎🎼

[@mikeghadimi1384]

@@gregmorgan9989 Doggie! 💚💚💚

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Yessir :) It is super cool to see this car around. I am glad he did not quit on it.

[@1BadRAMLimited]

Baddest ek out there hands down love this car! Props to the owner!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I appreciate the support Eric.

[@haz_jun2442]

Another awesome story behind an amazing build.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I could not agree more.

[@botfantasies6229]

Imagine experiencing the new-car smell in an EK hatchback... must be glorious.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Facts man, it would be awesome.

[@raymondnash3563]

Omg sick ek and I love the story behind it 2❤

[@BIsForBudget]

I loved hearing all those OG/Old School brands!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

OG stuff for sure brotha.

[@Jaycapo1990]

Automative anatomy trying come to east coast in august to cover wekfest?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

haha that would be dope man

[@bagfumbler]

East coast loves Cali style builds 🤘Hope to see you at an event Carlos!

[@louistorres3187]

Word we Love the west coast honda style

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

We love East Coast Builds man.

[@bagfumbler]

@Automotive Anatomy If you're ever in the DC area and you're looking to do an interview hmu man.

[@Q704tube]

So many awesome old school parts!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Facts brotha!

[@ek4dr98]

I will always love the B

[@cd7ex]

Something you should ask Gus to these OG guys is do you have any pics from back in the day. The classic '90s Kodak film with an Tsunami Civic on 17" TSW Hockenheim R's or something to that caliber lol

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I do ask them to provide them but sometimes they are well hidden that they forget where to get them lol

[@ianian1879]

what do you call that mesh grill?

[@Classifiedmike]

What color paint is that ?

[@sakuraturbo3364]

I'm not a Honda civic lover but I have to say this civic is sick beautiful car

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Nothing wrong with Civics :)

[@larryp85]

cool. never seen a ek hatch in america with sun roof

[@TheFK8Life]

Aftermarket

[@TheFK8Life]

DX had power steering - my 99 DX had no AC and I added it then took it out with my B18C5 swap 😂 The RZRs were fire back then - nice build 👌

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thanks for sharing brotha, I apprecaite your time to watch.

[@NOAHCASAS]

GUS DID YOU MAKE A MISTAKE IT'S A ( 1997 ) THE VIDEO SAYS ( 1999 ) THAT GRILL, HEADLIGHTS & BUMPER COVER DIDN'T ADD UP I LOVE THAT HE KEPT IT B~SERIES TRUE TO THE 6TH GENERATION REALLY NICE SEATS AND TASTEFUL TOUCHES TO OVER ALL BUT ESPECIALLY UNDER THE HOOD THE 17" WHEEL JUST O.G. SIZE FOR THE ERA CLEAN RIDE THANKS GUS ✌🏼OUT

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I probably did lol thanks for the correction man.

[@isetthem]

Congrats on the baby. I hope you grow the chanel so you can get a house for your growing family. Que sea baron.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thanks man. That is the plan brotha :)

[@HominidInterneticus]

I didn't know honda still made hatchbacks past the mid 90s. Were there any made in the 2000s ? The same deal with wagons. At least here in the US I've only seen honda SUVs, sedans and coupes after the 90s.

[@TheFK8Life]

They made hatchbacks in the US until 2005 or so when the coupe/sedan became the only options for Si in 2006 - now the coupe is gone and you can only get 5 door hatch or 4 door sedan - no 3 door hatches

[@King_Kong_Ek9]

Appreciate the video, I have a similar build

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you for tuning in man.

[@3030rey]

What kind of front grille it’s?

[@josephriglioni9994]

I'm curious too

[@ericjc856]

He said JUN @ 15:41

[@josephriglioni9994]

@@ericjc856 I caught it, looking for reps as we speak lol

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

thank you for answering the question Eric.

[@Debodan]

I hope he keeps this car,sounds like he lost motivation here and there, but I genuinely think no one but him deserves that car 😭

[@darrellroireau4061]

Great hatchback history! I have some similarities. My name is Darrell my best friends name is Roy lol. I bought my civic cx new in march 2000 and still own and daily it. Also wanted no ac lol. I paid the same great price. His is nicer but I've done some nice mods. Lowered, deep dish wheels, b18b1 swap, Akimoto intake, Skunk 2 catback, and lots of other things. I have a GSR long block waiting to go in, can't wait! Those seats and valve cover are 🔥 🔥 🔥 Cheers! #Hondaforeverlife

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

haha Pay more for less was the move fro sure.

[@darrellroireau4061]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy Absolutely and these cars can drive like a boss when done right! I'll never sell mine almost 25 years later 😂 Best investment! Thx for chiming in! 👍

[@jonathansantosdeleon9690]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@JohanGavieres]

I can up on some RSZ work wheels for $70 with tires 4x100 16x7.5 for my civic. No excuse to run reps. The deals are out there.

[@nicebergslim]

the deer thing...i am a victim lol

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

that is a bummer for everyone involved.

[@FranciscoMartinez-jv9yz]

Ese interior está de lujo , cuál es la marca? Engine bay muy clean, felicidades al dueño por cuidarlo , una joya❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeffryortiz46]

El interior es de civic vi rs

[@savuthyean3138]

I miss my ek

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Buy another one man.

[@austinnoble]

Man has no intake filter

[@GodsGunsGlory777]

Title confused me 😅

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Sorry lol

[@codedwarrior226]

Is this the original paint?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

From doors back man.

[@komamix]

Yeeeeaaaaahhhhhhh