EM1 Civic Si: Wash & Talk

It's been a minute since I've done a wash & talk and now that the Civic is coated and has new wheels, it's time for its first wash. This is also the first time I'm trying out the new prototype funnel with the PF22 quick disconnects.
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[@dannymunoz1153]

I really do appreciate the openness you talk about your OCD and how it affects your mental health. It's actually kind of comforting we all face our own challenges in different ways. Gotta do better, little by little!

[@sneakuhatx9464]

While I would love to win this car myself, I’m stoked no matter what to see someone win this thing. This is such a clean example and you are going so over the top that it will be second to none.

[@henriwhiteman1630]

Man I love this car, couldn’t be in better hands in my opinion going to be legit

[@alexnoble3815]

Man if i had a wash area like that at home. I try to keep my si to looking like that but the battle is inevatable.

[@Lobo_WPG]

i would love this car !!! how do you enter the giveaway?

[@EK99_00]

Why not just go k20a2 if you’re pulling the engine out?

[@seanm.collins9888]

K20 was not a thing in 2001.

[@mikea5205]

Don't buy an off the shelf exhaust....have LHT build you a titanium with twin loop since they're already doing the engine.

[@heygrego]

"i don't like black on this color car" Ordered 5 black wheels.

[@CYota91]

He also said in the video, "it's not about what you want (to buy), but... what's available". Guess you missed that part.

[@Tung--]

You’re telling me he couldn’t find different colored aftermarket wheels for an Em1?

[@yotatuner]

It looks perfect that ride height,great looking coupe

[@grahamchan4266]

I laughed when he said I really want "16x7 gunmetal TEs." I have those exact specs/colour and I'm refinishing them bronze 🤣

[@jeandufresne9225]

This is definitely going to be one of the most expensive street civic builds.💯

[@thenetnet1343]

No....The most. THIS dude is legit crazy haha

[@gb361TX]

Why is washing and detailing your car so relaxing😌

[@joshowens2219]

Its a simple mundane task that he has control over and can directly impact the quality of the end results. Therapeutic and satisfying to the brain.

[@Logan-te3iq]

Because your focused on that nothing else no mind running

[@dyokota1]

Thank you for posting daily videos. I struggle with anxiety and I’m feeling really isolated. You have been a big part of me keeping my sanity over the last three months.

[@cool62chev]

You need to figure out a vent system on the funnel so the product will drain faster.

[@antonyv8171]

Why do u lee skipping the foaming? =_= how many times do we have to mention that we like watching the foaming part.. don’t skip the clips 🤦‍♂️

[@CounterWorksGarage]

I'll puts some EDM over it for you next time

[@kyleyork4849]

TRue “OG” video .. wash & talk 👍🏻

[@Flip01]

Matt hope you can find a solution to your driving dilemma. Really like your video's you make a lot of sense.👍🇦🇺🍺

[@bobbyzinya778]

go with the Yokohama Advan A048's for the spoon wheels

[@RT-zg9qi]

OMG 17k Stereo. This will be a 100k Honda civic soon.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's already way over that.

[@RT-zg9qi]

@@ObsessedGarage Insane but good stuff. Just make sure you get rid of those black 15" wheels and put some 16" gunmetal wheels on.

[@itsjussjerry]

Oh god, i thought i misheard you.

[@bobbyrios2k223]

Hahaha I was thinking the same thing R T. 17k made me laugh my ass off. What a baller

[@johnsiotis8870]

Who needs a sound system when you have VTEC yo.....

[@uncleshrek32]

That Si blue looks so good on camera. Thank you for doing this build, you are living the dream Matt.

[@RT-zg9qi]

Gunmetal wheels for sure with that blue. Black wheels don't look good at all.

[@GhettoGatesss]

So 17k for the system, 5k for the seats, 12-15k for wheels, 10-15k for other Mods and then the price of the car makes this close to 100k civic! THATS BADASS. I love the work you’re doing man keep it up!!!!

[@afhyoutube]

$17,000?!

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep...it's a stinger, but that is what it costs. $1600 shipping each way on top of that.

[@Henry_992.]

You should add JDM folding side view mirrors. easy to find new genuine on eBay for around $250 shipped. The one piece on the USDM make a cheap car look even cheaper.

[@Schwabz33]

MATT have you tested ONR as a rinse aid then dry with Bead Maker? Mix ONR 1:10 into a sprayer shoot the car down with ONR right after you have rinsed down the car then dry/BM on top.

[@Facemash88]

Need more info on that EGO 650 Prototype nozzle! I got the 650 but need that short nozzle!

[@johnr1191]

The fact that you’re so open about your OCD is amazing man. I hope you making these videos helps you as much as they help us. You’re the man

[@hm_tcs1469]

$17k audio! lol!! You should do a wash and talk as a voiceover and just pure eyeporn like your other videos.

[@danpfeifer7618]

LOVE the classic OG wash n' Chat. The cornerstone of the channel.

[@skooliozstylez]

5 lug conversions gun metal ITR wheels. JDM Integra mirrors, full track suspension and rip off the tint. Fishbowl FTW. Really hope I win this giveaway. Dream car when I was 20.

[@franklatin2411]

Julio Salvat I think white itr wheels might look better

[@kharlous]

Beautiful car reason why I subscribed. Can't wait for LHT to get their hands on it!!

[@Mike_Spina]

cant wait to see the civic with the Spoon's on! enjoyed the wash & talk!!!

[@miaep3]

How do you like the prototype for the 650 ego? Any details on that lol

[@ObsessedGarage]

Love it.

[@andresaguilar9016]

It would be nice to run a straw-like air bleeder in the funnel so air escapes at the same time as the fluid enters. JUST LIKE WHEN YOU CHUG A BEER WITH A STRAW IN IT..... YOUR WELCOME

[@Patrick94GSR]

1:51 the feeling the Dairy Queen employee gets when they flip over the Blizzard as they hand it to you, and it falls onto the ground.

[@mykolcarlos725]

Regamasters have a nice silver, regamasters are the makers of spoon wheels. My apologies Desmond wheels.

[@xTryHardPanda]

This is sweet but man the amount of money on some of the things is jaw dropping. 17k into a stereo, $3500 just in shipping and customs for the seats. Wow

[@ObsessedGarage]

There is only one way to do it right. This project was a spare no expense do exactly what I would have dreamt is what I'm going to do.

[@xTryHardPanda]

Obsessed Garage no absolutely and I would love to do something similar personally. It’s just crazy watching the process of what “spare no expense” really means. When you day dream about it you think oh I’d have a clean civic with all the bolt ons. But when you actually sit down and say, “okay what is this thing really going to be” you start to see how crazy everything can get. It obviously doesn’t help that you’re trying to find bnib parts from 20 years ago. I’m really liking this series if only so I can live vicariously through you on it.

[@RT-zg9qi]

I think you should find a 2018 BMW M2 for the next giveaway :-)

[@RT-zg9qi]

Curios if you spend 150k how much you will actually profit in the giveaway. The winner will have 150k Honda civic that is worth maybe 20k, lol. Just hard to imagine why anyone would want this car. Stick with BMW giveaway's :-)

[@stevegoyak9494]

why would you ever sell it if you won though? be perfect

[@inerceptor]

I’ll take it.

[@bma7978]

Why would a person sell it? Because it’s a Civic. It’s not that special

[@seanm.collins9888]

...and the winner is paying 150000 for it? Everyone have a BMW 135.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm likely going to make hundreds of thousands of dollars off of this project, net.

[@leviwyatt5921]

Tbh if you set up a 24/7 livestream video of this car just sitting there in the bay, I would watch it, not gonna lie.

[@ruthless811]

Jesus whip 17k for a stereo ..... now thats burning money 🤔🤔🤔

[@ObsessedGarage]

I guess it depends on what you want. It you want a super high quality, OE like custom install, this is what it will cost.

[@ruthless811]

@@ObsessedGarage few more thousand on the audio equipment it will cost you as much as you got that car for ...... i hope I win this car ...... clean and simple touch

[@ryanpsti]

My little brother had the exact car. 1 dumb night changed his life. He hasn’t been the the same since. He wouldn’t care how much money you have in it. He just needs a 2000 si back in his life. He had 250 whp with a redline of 8265. Bone stock internals, Greddy turbo kit with every bolt on you could have. He had white 5zigen imperial wheels. I just wish that I could give him what he misses. We have most of the car in boxes. He has the greddy header if you want it, fit both b16 and b 18

[@oscardelamora7321]

Do u plan on swapping out the side mirrors for CTR ones. Please do I can’t stand those OEM ones. Makes my anxiety go up haha

[@diogo_n1310]

You're living the dream, here in Europe we didn't even get the EM1

[@viruxer]

We "do". Only in the UK though.

[@Gwakkiii]

Even the european side mirrors are different, ours are folding mirrors.

[@diogo_n1310]

@@viruxer Well to be fair we did get our version of the Si, the Vti. Just not the coupe, we got both the hatchback and the sedan, but for coupes we got the EJ8 with the D16 instead of the EM1.

[@Flowermouth]

Yeah, UK got EM1 chassis coded VTi coupes, with the B16A2.

[@cannonsloan2783]

It's always refreshing to hear someone be as transparent as you Matt. Sometimes its easy to look at just the surface of others peoples lives, and forget that they have their struggles too. I wish you the best in finding peace in driving again.

[@usagimoto1423]

B20V Since you already have the cylinder head and the transmission. Use a B 20 B bottom man and have the shop built the block with 10:5,1 or 11:5..1. Compression pistons. .. some stage one or tool cam shaft with valve springs and you’ll be good to go

[@willysneaks]

Even though it was an EX, my 1999 civic was red and had the si wing. Would have motor swapped it by now. It was my dream car. My first car at 16. Got stolen 2 years later unfortunately. Your SI videos are bittersweet. I would probably cry if I could win this thing. I never win anything but ill give it a try.

[@bryanisraw]

I’m definitely living vicariously through these videos. Meanwhile my EM1 is sitting, can’t figure out this damn idling issue. Can’t wait until you’re all done with it. Looking forward to all the mods!

[@ZWortek]

Hard anodized aluminum should be pretty durable, but maybe that raises cost too much idk. Also, I think those wheels look incredible for that car just the way they are. I really like the meaty tire look I think you mentioned in one of the episodes. Really sorry to hear about the panic attacks, I've been watching you for years at this point and I remember some of the times when you were overwhelmed and struggling a bit with the medical/mortality stuff. Glad that OG is doing well and you've got these awesome projects ahead, I'm sure you'll get through this sorta rough patch as well. Just know that some of your fans, including me, are going through something similar and appreciate you speaking on it so honestly. As you said explaining things like that are difficult unless you experience it.

[@johnhaywood6358]

Great video. I stopped at 37:20 just to mention I to had issues with anxiety while driving. On the way driving to work I would pull over and scream at the top of my lungs. Thought I was having a heart attack. Physiatrist didn’t help and meds didn’t help it took me 25 year but I found the solution. I couldn’t fly either but I can now. If you want to discuss let me know. And I’m not talking herbs or any funky crap either.

[@eds123454]

I understand the feeling of contentment washing cars. It's a very private and peaceful feeling. I hope you can overcome. Venlafaxine was a big help for me. I enjoy Obsessed Garage and will be a devoted subscriber. Hang in there Brother.

[@mperformance3502]

I have ocd too. Meds helped with my endless “rituals” and anxiety slightly. Side effects suck. You recommend therapy? That may be my next move

[@mikenormandy9250]

Since I have been put on lockdown and testing positive for Covid your videos with the Civic (My HS/dream car) have gotten me through each day...Thank you!

[@garrettsmith8286]

Thats one of my dream cars in that exact color. As a "regular" guy I say you did it your way & that is the perfect way! If you can afford to do it that way than do so. It's not about how much you spend or what parts you can get but the overall experience of how the car makes you feel when its complete. This is art & as an artist you create it in your image. Many people paint happy little trees but there's only one Bob Ross. It's your car, your canvas & to me it's amazing! Much Love! Keep it up man!

[@TraceurRobitza]

I have a friend who had some hard panic attacks when riding the bus or just getting outside the city by car. Now he is better with this. Your work is amazing. Everything clean. Would love to build something similar for car detailing. A lot to learn. Take care.

[@ZackEhlers]

I struggle heavily with OCD. When I bought my new car here recently, it’s gotten out of hand at times. I’m never satisfied with how the car looks and how it can’t just look ‘car show quality’ all the time. Glad to listen to someone who also deals with the same kind of problems that I do.

[@sanchoMDB]

Got to ask why the two bucket instead of just using more wash “mits”? And since you’re going all out with this build. May as well just get a spoon long block. Unless it’s an availability issue. I love the videos. You’ve always got a lot of great advice.

[@jonahchambers8905]

As someone who has dealt with OCD severely since I was 8, I really appreciate you being open about it on video. It’s not just the neat and organized OCD that everyone says they have, it’s like a thought being planted in your mind that you can’t shake. Whether it be a fear or an idea, it can literally plant itself in your mind and won’t leave. Greatest advice I ever got during my treatment was to treat those thoughts as a virus and “build up” my immunity to them each time they came. It’s very easy to accept them as reality, but truth is they’re irrational. I was always told those irrational fears were never gonna be a reality, and to this day, 20 years later, there hasn’t been a single one that has came true. Eventually when you are able to work through enough of them it gets a little easier each time. That was how I got through mine and got to a point where they didn’t completely consume my day. Hope that helps in some way. Keep doing great things my man. 🤙🏻

[@timbrown9731]

In the early 2000 my buddy had baby blue Carmy for his grandmother that passed away it was a commuting car for college first thing we did was install a Sony xploed deck In , man did that transformed the sound it was crazy the difference was....

[@MaXGTS1]

I love my EGO 650 blower. Are you planning on eventually selling the stubby tube? Right now I'm using the Master Blaster to dry my cars.

[@bockhouse_]

Could you coat the aluminum funnel with CSL/EXO to allow the soap to drain easier? Or would it not apply to the aluminum surface/does the soap in gel form not react with the coating(allowing it slide)?

[@dossegundos7145]

17k sound system, 3 way front active sound processing all the bells and whistles. Better be tuned properly or pay for tuning where you can hear the singers voice centered above the dash and distinguish some instrument's locations while being on the front seat, might as well ask for a front passenger tune to give a demo to a friend or wife and switch it back as needed, the Mosconi DSP has a few preset tunes you can select, but each tune has to be performed and the stages should be dialed . The best experience is a one seat tune unfortunately while parked, since road noises destroy the experience, a good AGM battery and a smart charger for it, if you can't drive much, due to your anxiety issue, at least for a $17k system you should have the best sound experience inside without having to drive it, meditate relax or just have a time alone in there to enjoy time alone with the custom sound.

[@Gramps83]

Just FYI Matt, Exoforma tire shine was my suggested ad before the video started. All I could imagine was you making a sour face. Lol.

[@01arron]

I’m obsessed with the whole setup you have at home and the 360 washer hose from the ceiling is just amazing. Most people would love to have this set up for a business let alone at home. You’ve done amazing 🤑🤑

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

I can't get out to wash my cars with thunderstorms moving around so next best thing, turn on a Matt wash & talk👍👍

[@seantipton2256]

I haven't looked closely at those funnels, but could you cut out channel up the side of the neck free some air-flow? The QD probably cuts off air pretty good so you may get a little extra speed out of having an efficient exit path for the air inside of the bottle.

[@abdullah_fardm.9725]

Those people that commented that you should have left it OEM, might be what my dad says sometimes, "you are much loco en la cabesa".

[@DJwessling]

I consider myself a pretty close follower of yours, but I had no idea you were still dealing with the mental stuff. My panic attacks began in October to the point of going to the emergency room every time I felt bad. Last few months have been on and off but generally better. But before I left my job I’d panic the entire way to work every day. 40 miles one way of panic and agony that usually began at the same location. I’d have to get out of my car and go for a walk to prepare for my day at work. It’s absolutely insane how we can be so productive and accomplish so much but our own mind can shut us in the dark. It’s the most terrifying thing in the world. Hopefully things improve for you as they have for me. I’m far from back to normal but I feel my limits have expanded exponentially.

[@nathanleon5039]

I think you might want to do some ITBs !

[@mattjhuhn]

Finally getting caught up on videos. For your funnel, see if your machinist can put a vent hole that would go into the container to allow the air to escape while you fill it. It will allow you to fill quicker and less blurrrping.

[@turbodude06]

Panic attacks Suck, I know exactly how you feel. But on another note I love this civic si build, keep it coming!

[@KiranPatel-fk1pg]

As much as the funnel is cool I think it’s over complicating filling up our foam cannons. Especially if you can aim I don’t see why you’d need a funnel

[@domojim]

I can't believe that the 1k miles S2000 solde for basically the same price as that 5k mile EM1. Insane!

[@DanielField2023]

If you don't like Black on the Blue why buy this car at the first place ? Seem to me you are very well equip at home Wow no many people has this equipment at home to wash there car.

[@deanfickling5609]

underglow?

[@samgab]

Speaking of OCD, is it just me, and sorry if it's been covered in a previous video; but is the blue in the centre intake surround the wrong shade of blue? Or is it just the light and angles?

[@ignitionredBRZ]

If I won this I would daily drive it

[@ObsessedGarage]

That would be awesome.

[@frieddayfriday]

would be nice if you can have mickey of throtl on your channel and chat about this car. 25:30 damn that's a good lookin civic. minus the usdm side mirrors!

[@ayaazali2653]

you are right! this civic brought me here!

[@feerstyy]

Going for a drive gets the car dirty? After spending all that time detailing, any driving will set you back.

[@soslow93]

no expense spared thus far, why not get a set of forge lines made to your spec with a design you like instead of accepting what is available off the shelf?

[@Rob_mula52]

why change the motor if its a giveaway car i would leave the stock b16 or go Kseries if you gonna go all out 17k for music might as well go k

[@alainveenman6571]

Great video again so relaxing to watch 👍 after washing i drive the car a view times back and forward and hit the brakes a view times it also stops the rusting greetings from the netherlands

[@smoothdatadan8702]

This makes me want to make more money and buy more stuff for my civic....slash more stuff from the OG store lol

[@user-tw9su8rb9j]

You shouldn't let people's comments get to you, a lot of people say stuff purposely knowing it will get under your skin

[@Kyle-zz4mr]

Ok so I’m new to this channel I watch lots of random vids! Does he own half of amazon or something he’s got one heck of spread not to mention the rides to boot

[@darius2640]

if you want to give it away id be happy to take it i already have same generation accord keep that as a daily and take this on nice summer days to car shows

[@garrettsmith8286]

Sorry 944 guys. 945 moving in! It's a Civic not a Porsche anyway.

[@cristianherrera8564]

There are those two groups of people and then a third group of people who don’t care and like watching your process 👌

[@tommyxae]

Damm nice set up wheels it looks nice tbh ;) can't go wrong with t337!!!

[@mannyomega713]

awesome matt i suffer from anxiety issues and washing my car is theraputic and i force myself to drive places which is fun. now actually going somewhere and getting out of my car and go in a place is a different story

[@mattmason7271]

I use chemical guys soap and a match cannon and it doesn’t foam that thick. What am I doing wrong?

[@lukiejov748]

what a mature civic set up looks like.very very clean.so so good.thumbs up to you.

[@WASTEssbu]

I honestly hope you put some under glow. I’m sure that would be period correct.😂

[@jdmkidk24]

Look forward to coating my car and fiancés car real soon! Enjoy the videos!

[@lucasbamboo3344]

Try not to beat yourself up about to much man you will overcome it one day believe in yourself

[@ozman1975]

Haters going to hate, whatever! PS Bead Maker is so legit, game changer for my process!

[@michaeldinh8157]

@Obesessed Garage what are you using in that red spray bottle as you dry the car?

[@Pierriewargen]

Tbh I think all the wheels would look better if you removed the dark tint.

[@carlosdanger4648]

It’s to many irons in the fire, It’s in relation to blacksmithing

[@Cobrastarzz1]

These videos are so boring. I can't stop watching...