World's Most Expensive EM1 Civic SI Gets The Most Expensive Suspension Rebuild

[@jpetro]

This is a real life example of maxing out your car like you do on Gran Turismo

[@matthewle1]

power of money my friend lol

[@taylorcarroll9126]

Lmao this comment its 100% fact

[@habituallinestepper6569]

Matthew Le giveaways must be more profit than people think 😂😂

[@thehdlookstudio]

I don't think there's a more true statement written anywhere in life. haha

[@MediocreTCG]

Or selecting Auto Upgrade on Forza Horizon 4. S1-S2 I would imagine.

[@caseyrenner2061]

This is absolutely amazing. It’s so cool to see someone using the coolest, best most OG parts on the ultimate US market Honda. A dream build with dream parts. I truly hope whoever gets this car truly realizes and understands this car and it’s parts. I would love to see how much is into this build.

[@bbbt8090]

First thing this thing needs is a hidden GPS!

[@spankthemonkey3437]

@BTT T make that a couple GPSs in it maybe a few

[@mrt9941]

Don’t Forget to spray ACF 50 on those brand new expensive Moton ! It’ll prevent any corrosion and allow the threads to be lubricated for any later adjustements !

[@upnorthviking823]

I dont think this car will see winter..

[@joetacchino4470]

When you’re into your Civic for more than the C7 Z06. 🤣

TBH I think Honda's like the Em1, the S2K, the Type S, the Dc2 GSR/Type R are gonna be incredibly valuable in coming years.. They are relatively rare already. In 10-20 years from now, clean specimens are probably gonna command big money. These are the last real generations of NA Honda's without a ton of Electronic intervention.. Thats why I love my 06 Type S and AP2.. A tad modern, but still retains that analogue feel..

[@nyusufffff]

Mike Harkins type s what

@@nyusufffff 06 rsx type s

[@nyusufffff]

Mike Harkins nice. love those cars

[@JDIGGSist]

NICE!!!!! Ive got a EM1 with 40,000 miles on it. I bought the car brand new from honda back in 1999. At the time i was 18 and decided to fix the car up and went a little overboard, even doing a compleat color change from Red to white. Ive just now got the car back to diving conditions, due to the fact i got my driving privilege's taken away for 10 years. Its got air ride, compleat system installed by AJ Audio ( even had the Kenwood VZP907 touch screen TV they came out with way back then) some engin modifications, CTR head lights, carbon fiber hood, ect.... so many extras to list. I like what see keep it up. Its nice to see an EM1 get worked on with so much detail. In my eyes theirs nothing like a EM1.

[@rackss5369]

Finna binge watch this.

[@supahmac]

This is great. High quality sound, lighting and video quality.

[@Nightfall-TCG]

I am extremely surprised this is the first time I’m coming across this series. I watch nothing but em1, em2 & eg hatch builds on KZbin, so it’s amazing that I’ve never come across the most expensive and insane em1 build lol

[@lovmyrx7841]

This will definitely be the worlds nicest EM1 civic! Loving the build so far, can't wait until the engine swap videos. The attention to detail is OG at its finest. Keep it up, the world isn't ready for this car, we are not worthy! haha.

[@aw614]

If you use the mini cooper rotor you don't need the spacer behind the rotor with the spoon calipers. I guess the spoon rotor is similar to the prelude 11in rotor with regards to spacing for the knuckle. For the rear brakes, the upgrade is the Ep3 4x100 Civic Si rotor with an Integra Type R rear caliper or RSX/Ep3 calipers. EP3 calipers will end up being mounted in the opposite orientation, so the L caliper will be on the Right and vice versa, but the ITR will fit without that issue

[@joelstatosky1817]

This entire build is what I would call a tastefully done extreme.

[@KeepinItReal890]

bro ur living the dream all of us have. I'm currently building an em1 myself. I'm in your position, grown man building a dream car 9f my teens. except I went the ignorant route. b18 swap with a CSS block and a 3076 turbo. shooting for 600hp

[@johnr1191]

Finally a full video on how to install a $13k suspension on my EM1

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha...

[@meticulouselectronics]

Every $1500 civic needs at minimum $10,000 in upgrades, and $2000 aftermarket wheels. This is standard Honda boy practice

[@xxkazu78]

@@meticulouselectronicsYep it all adds up. I spent around 10k minus labour just restoring engine, suspension, and making the car safe as a daily driver. Upgrades have to wait, as it still needs touchups on body work, interior bits, and new paint! Also don't forget insurance, registration, and consumable costs...

[@meticulouselectronics]

@@xxkazu78 I was making a joke lol. What year civic? I got about 2500 into my 2000 Acura EL(honda civic) and I'm spending more still restoring it, so I cant really say I'm not apart of my joke lol.

[@xxkazu78]

@@meticulouselectronics Haha all good, im embracing it. I've got a 1999 EM1 with the original b16a2, and y21 with lsd. I'm in Australia, and the bloody things are more expensive here due to our "jdm tax". A stock 150k mile em1 can go for $7k usd.

[@CouchMan88]

You are validating everything I did on my 94 Civic when I did the suspension. I almost got the reverse mount tie rod ends but I heard bad things about them so I didn't. I kept the inner tie rods, they seemed fine and I just replaced the outer. I stuck with the OE forks. I replaced the lower ball joints with standard ones. It feels fine I wouldn't use the ones you have, plus you have to tear apart all the work you did to do them. If you were going to do that you should have done it first. I replaced pretty much every bushing, end link and bearing on the suspension and the car feels very stable and steering response is great. I just went with Skunk2 because I don't have $15k for a Civic suspension. Ride is firm but not harsh, worth the effort and price. I pretty much am doing the poor mans version of your project. It's a lot of work but rewarding. Next I'm doing the Gates racing timing belt, water pump, and Koyo tensioner. After that I need to sort the trans and clutch and mechanically I'm done with the car.

[@jrus1]

watching your videos are very relaxing and refreshing to see :) hope you do more Honda's. I love the in-depthness you do. 👍

[@mattglxvr6]

I'm so glad you're doing this. Now, I don't have to struggle with figuring it out the hard way on my EM1

[@Patrick94GSR]

Basically what the roll center adjuster ball joint does is increase the total height of the knuckle, effectively moving the hub upwards. This makes the car sit lower by itself. It becomes sort of like a drop spindle. Then you raise the spring perch a corresponding amount to get back where you were. That improves the angle of the LCA’s with respect to the ground, and also allows for more damper compression travel. However upper clearance under the shock tower can be an issue, especially with those oversized upper control arms. Just watch that upper pinch seam up under the fenders. Often people will trim the fender liner and hammer that seam flat for more clearance.

[@cartherapy1833]

Hi Matt. Good day sir. Have you ever thought about doing a E36 M3 build? Would love to see your vision on that car.

[@deano_s2k]

I put RCA's on my s2000 and noticed a huge difference in cornering tip in and transitions. Worth a look.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yeah...I think I'm going to install them.

[@kreparAZ]

That green do average elsewhere shirt is rad!!! Let’s get that back in the OG store. I looked but came up empty. Great video guys. 🤙🏽

[@Ohjustyoshi]

I don’t think it was a particularly good seller. That’s why it’s not in the store anymore..

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Amazing Matt! Honda owners dreams!

[@ramonpreciado2475]

If im not mistaken the spacers go on the bolts that go on back of caliper to spindle to give it that extra 3mm to center the caliper

[@7eamGhast]

*I LOVE IT!* And I’m still going to swap everything to my Hatchback. Vicariously living this dream thru you, I will be purchasing a fujitsubo for the civic I bought though (thanks to your elaborate review).

[@danielquevedo764]

Sick.. I need this in my life.

[@nickmallis542]

Really cool build. I could only dream for that suspension but I find parts to be a lot more available than you are claiming

[@tylerdowd]

Man this thing is so cleannnnnn

[@b2manufacturing]

They do make a front lower sway bar, I put one on mine with a matching rear with all neoprene bushings, front and rear lower, I wish I knew the company, I’ll post later when I find it.

[@davidlanza367]

Please do my 1996 Land Cruiser next! Your OCD is both a curse and a blessing!

[@Earthgrand234]

1:40 I've been hearing a lot about PSI from Vehicle Virals but now hearing about them from here, that's dope

[@ObsessedGarage]

I introduced them.

[@RaaynML]

This car is essentially my dream civic suspension, all I need is a few lotteries and a tech job in Seattle

[@RaaynML]

Also I could have sworn Eibach makes a front sway bar for this car, I guess what he meant is that it doesn't make a good enough improvement on handling?

[@musskeeterbump]

This vid was as relaxing to watch as Bob Ross painting trees 🎨 🌲🌲🌲🖌️ I'm so mellow rn 😂

[@kirkbaughman256]

Matt, I hope to see a nice Quaife ATB diff in this thing. Speaking of which Quaife used to offer a rear hub kit which might open up brake options for you. And another note, would be to consider ceramic wheel bearings. Having been a Honda Bro back in the day. I know all too well these little guys need all the help they can get with efficiency.

[@touringteg]

This is awesome. Big Honda Bro checking in. The DC2 ITR steering rack is a worthy upgrade. Those Hardrace drop forks are cool even though they aren’t needed for this build.

Hardrace makes quality suspension products and bushings.. Never had an issue with Hardrace. Very street friendly as well.

[@touringteg]

@ I have hardrace front and rear camber arms with no issues 👍

[@touringteg]

@ Damn that is a lot of work but I bet it rides nice. I love a quality product that doesn’t compromise more noise and vibration. Funny I just called JHPUSA this week about ordering some new Stoptech sport brake pads but ordered from TireRack.

[@garrettapplin4999]

Get the ek9 rear sway bar. makes it feel a lot better. The front oem sway bar is good .

[@migek]

Awesome! I can use this as a reference for my EK .

[@na93prepre]

If the Motons are anything like the MCS suspension setup I have on my vehicle, they are not made to work effectively with the drop forks. Rather they are made to work with the factory forks. I did not know this until after I already purchased the drop forks during pre-release production. Now they just collect dust on my shelf :)

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep, the additional drop wasn't necessary.

[@1nvd]

When you have a million dollars:

[@samuelfoote9135]

Right though, this whole build is retarded. Why did he get a complete lowering kit and not want to lower it.

[@IcejjfishTbone]

@@samuelfoote9135 . Lowering spring are also made to be stiffer. They aren’t only for lowering the car. If they where they would be a waste of money because you could just work with the springs you already have

[@RobertoRodriguez-xn2yn]

Integra type r front sway bar will work, and it’s a 21 or 22 mm I believe.

[@Patrick94GSR]

Not really needed on a FWD car. Bigger rear sway makes the bigger difference. I was surprised going to my RWD Miata how it’s reversed, most guys run a huge front sway bar and stock rear, which gives massive grip

[@aw614]

its 24mm for US cars including GSR and later model LS cars and 25mm for JDM, but you need an integra front subframe for it to work I believe. Plus the Em1 already has a larger 26mm front sway bar. I wouldn't put an integra one on an EM1 and just go bigger in the rear

[@aw614]

@@Patrick94GSR I think it helps on some situations if you setup for it and it helps with maintaining front camber to. I know I wouldn't take it out if it has one

[@reidhanson9904]

Blox makes a front sway bar for EM1’s SKU: BXSS-10101-F

[@Patrick94GSR]

@@reidhanson9904 it's smaller than the stock EM1 front sway bar, 24mm vs, 26mm. Which I suppose in theory might help the car rotate better with increased rear roll stiffness.

[@nyusufffff]

when honda boys get rich:

[@ObsessedGarage]

Boom!

[@shaunthomas3826]

🤣🤣🤣

[@denchi938]

Honda bros****

[@ChrisLumNSX]

Pretty sure you need to use the spoon 3mm spacer behind the spoon 4x100 rotor in order to get the rotor to sit in the center of the caliper. Twinblocks were meant for ITR and EK9 which have a different knuckle.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep, I just got my set today.

[@ChrisLumNSX]

Obsessed Garage that’s good. Was worried for a second there!

[@joshuahoover5791]

Snap on balljoint press is the best one in my opinion

[@chubyberto]

To get the rear spoon disc to fit you just need rear caliper brackets from an rsx or ep3 Si or em2 si. You reuse your current caliper. Just bolt on

[@ObsessedGarage]

Eww...I'll check that out.

[@chubyberto]

@@ObsessedGarage get 2 "Cardone 14-1436", they will be much cheaper than the spoon boxed discs you got

[@vicoe4]

cool video!!!! and the civic looks great!! vitac powaaa!!!

[@91_civicsi40]

2 questions. 1 will you end up creating a parts list and how much the total cost of the build was? And secondly what lifts are those that you have?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep, we are compiling the spreadsheet now. I'm $123,000 in. This lift is a Twin Busch.

[@Dan-rg8fz]

Mike Harkins 12k suspension, 25 sound system, what like 7k seats? Wheels and tires had to be knocking on 15-20k. Plus the car and stuff I’m not even thinking about. Engine swap and such. This will be the biggest 200hp build ever 😂

[@Patrick94GSR]

Dan all that suspension and brakes is pushing 20k easy

[@Dan-rg8fz]

Patrick94GSR didn’t even think to add the rest just noted him saying 12k on coils, but yea you’re right. Excited to see the first ride impressions after all this then the engine swap. Love this build

[@datboi8140]

Mike Harkins sell it to me 😏

[@brandynshroyer4240]

I’m glad you feel the same way about the m3 as I do . Horrible

[@Itr-tv7kt]

he might have the most expensive em1 and I might have the cheapest DC2 ITR in the world and im still happy :D Mine was the most expensive when it was sitting in the Acura dealer back in 2001 lol

[@timothyer2447]

Matt, I really wouldn't recommend using black oxide bolts on the exterior of the car. The first sign of any water, say during a wash and those bolts will start rusting. You want at minimum zinc or cadmium coated bolts

[@Patrick94GSR]

These would work, with matching flange nuts. Bit of an odd size with a 16mm hex head, but a 12x1.25x120mm flange bolt in yellow zinc is next to impossible to find. Also no minimum order from this place. www.belmetric.com/m12x175-c-2_1208_1223_1988/bfd12x120ylw-flange-bolt-109-yellow-zinc-p-7236.html

[@davidhaygarth648]

Suggests next person " breaks " it ? This guy is fascinating....

[@diveaddict6885]

Great strut tower bar. Where were you able to find a mugen strut bar? Sick calipers

[@corky9127]

JDM Masters have a great video on those spoon rigid collars.

[@jonathanouk8310]

Think Ktuned makes sway bars, check out K tuned thou, they make a lot of all Honda parts!!!!!

[@narutobroken]

1:07:40 Matt losing sleep over the new M3 design. I agree its hidious

[@jordonboring3729]

www.thedrive.com/news/37132/a-replacement-bumper-for-the-2021-bmw-m3-and-m4-is-already-in-the-works

[@motorvlogmx8837]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@willmoua1]

The spoon calipers do work without 3mm spacers. The instructions for the twin block are wrong for em1. Space the washer like monoblock version. Your em1 happens to be very similar to mine.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Didn't work for me. I tried it.

[@linkfilmsite]

Thanks!

[@linkfilmsite]

I did not contribute $2

[@mozrik9899]

hey guys, im 20y old i bought my first car and its a Civic Sedan ! a d15 with VTEC and Im enjoying it very much and being a fanatic with This vids! now im looking for a arm rest and in my country u cant find anything! is there anywsy to import a oem arm rest Civic Sedan 96-00 to Portugal without getting to pay stupid amunt of tax?

[@migelogigelo3262]

Back then I wanted a Type R 5 lug conversion

[@nolanohana]

Matt, what engine upgrades are planned, overall? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@ObsessedGarage]

JDM B18C swap.

[@mullenli]

Mod car & detailing > . Good combination

[@georgiannegooday9108]

This thing is amazing. You need to get a custom radar detector installed

[@7eamGhast]

Just cuz, that would be period correct.

[@richardhowle8591]

Why?

[@7eamGhast]

@@richardhowle8591 That would be period correct. Period Correct being what was the style and hype at that point and time early 2000’s.

[@richardhowle8591]

@@7eamGhast I know what period correct is. I was asking why install a custom radar detector.

[@7eamGhast]

@@richardhowle8591 That’s the answer, “Because it would be period correct”.

[@rodneycameron2804]

I would have just used a 92-95 subframe to do that rebuild. I feel it’s design is more durable and more parts regularly available

[@frdbtr]

Don't know if anyone mentioned this but your subframe wasn't dropping because the rear motor mount is attached to the subframe.

[@ObsessedGarage]

John at LHT told me the same thing. I remove the bolt, and it still wouldn't drop for me.

[@frdbtr]

@@ObsessedGarage hmmm, wierd. The only other thing I can think of is either it was bound on the motor mount somehow and you would need to remove the 2 t bracket bolts from the tranny too or maybe some of the power steering hard lines were holding it up. Either way, you got it it is just kind of puzzling. 🙂

[@ObsessedGarage]

Tell me about it. I was beating my head against the wall.

[@biboysanchez6652]

Is the hardrace inner tie rod you bought identical to oem inner tie rod or are they designed for the reverse tie rod of hardrace? I am planning to buy the oe style hardrace tie rod and wanted to buy the hardrace inner tie rod, too. I don't know if the oe style will bolt on into the inner tie rod since I am thinking that the inner tie rod is designed for the reverse tie rod? Any answer is much appreciated.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It appears to be the same as stock.

[@diveaddict6885]

Need Spoon plug wires? I have some used ones in the box.

[@VIVIENDOENTEJAS1]

Can't wait to see this thing on the ground, if I win the giveaway I will baby it just like he does.

[@troydeats3002]

I’m taking possession soon of a new C8 corvette. Should I opt out of them detailing the car since it will probably have iron in the paint from rail delivery?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Don’t let them touch the car. They will most certainly jack up the paint.

[@troydeats3002]

Obsessed Garage I really enjoy your channel!

[@jorgesalinas9429]

Beautiful machine

[@ignitionredBRZ]

I need to daily this.

[@kullan0star]

Definitely put some sort of anti theft device on it

[@alexstromberg5865]

Eibach or however you spell it makes full sway bar kit for that car

[@dhgadventures8492]

I really want to feel those moton coilovers

[@abdullah_fardm.9725]

13:40 I had some front lower ball joints from Buddy Club installed on mine a few years ago. I don't know why the heck the rubber on both cracked, less than a year after installation.

[@canadian5095]

Why would you put the reservoirs there? I would be mounting them further away from heat of engine

[@br1dgeKeePeR]

ideal em1

[@touringteg]

This is crazy town

[@MediocreTCG]

Needs Spoon windshield wipers to be complete imo.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I have PIAA.

[@MediocreTCG]

@@ObsessedGarage fair enough

[@ccwnyc5671]

This car was already modded, albeit poorly. So have at it. Just awesome episodes. 👌

[@ollyolyoxenfree]

he shoulda done 5 lug conversion

[@touringteg]

I think starting with an ITR would make more sense but I know he loves the EM1

[@ollyolyoxenfree]

@@leviwyatt5921 I don’t know what you mean. They make all those wheels in 5 lug for ITR’s.

[@plorwax]

Can you imagine if matt buys an r34 gtr. That build would be pretty crazy.

[@2005ep3si]

Not that you will care but the bushings are made of hard rubber not urethane. Not a big deal just a fyi

[@ap3xguardian121]

He's going to accidently fall in love with this car I'll put money on it.

[@ObsessedGarage]

You might not be wrong.

[@TranceFur]

Can anyone explain why I wasn’t a stupid idea to paint the mating surface between the hub and the brake rotor? Because my intuition tells me that was a really poor decision.

[@videoaapje]

I have a question: Shouldn't it be: "Be average elsewhere"? 🤔

[@matthewstrine]

If 24 year old me won the lottery in 2000 this is what I'd build!

[@Keane-to-clean]

Can I ask why you did all this work?

[@kraziewhitegui]

You are building my High School dream car! There is no way I could do a giveaway on it! I would have to find another car for the giveaway.

[@Ninjatuuna]

Low enough or not... those reverse mount tie rods are death traps, waaaay too much oversteer on the track.

[@richardmesser1091]

Follow the Rainbow on Matts Civic Suspension

[@Koolicyde]

@4:53 - Overnight parts from Japan?!

[@AtanasDimitrov954RR]

how much does this Civic cost?

[@sarahdell4042]

Motons on a street car, in Florida. Dear lord!

[@TranceFur]

You’d be surprised by how much more comfortable a top of the line coilover can be, compared to most setups. He mentions that they were custom valved for street use.

[@pfcpartsz]

Matt’s real life xmods.

[@jordanjohnson5784]

Hey my little Honda Bros!

[@tyg1434]

On the next episode of "Pimp My Ride" 🤣

[@brandonpanozzo86]

such a disrespectful comment this is such higher quality of a build

[@ccwnyc5671]

@@brandonpanozzo86 No flame decals? 🔥

[@brandonpanozzo86]

@@ccwnyc5671 thank God this is gunna be my dream car from my child hood I love it

[@ccwnyc5671]

@@brandonpanozzo86 Enter contest in February to win it. What's that stereo sound like? Best ever!

[@brandonpanozzo86]

@@ccwnyc5671 oh I am definitely entering for sure

[@bryanlarrea2867]

Damn! And I thought jrz and mcs where expensive... These moton's make the ohlins dfv (for the jdm ek9) seem affordable...

[@bryanlarrea2867]

@ObsessedGarage I can't believe that I did it but I actually pulled the trigger on a set of ohlins dfv from Japan for my EK hatch. Your old em1 build definitely was and still is a huge inspiration for mine!

[@mackyj388]

I like what you are doing, but I feel like I would have liked it completely stock. None of these are left in a nice position anymore.

[@ObsessedGarage]

This is terrible stock.

[@meticulouselectronics]

These are not permanent modifications. Anyone could put it back to stock 20 years from now if they so choose. Parts should still be plentiful. Or 3D printable lol

[@gallardo20000]

Petition to get a set of Mugen MF-8 wheels for this car

I think he should get the Spoon Sw388's just like the Spoon Em1 from Japan.. In Black..

[@gallardo20000]

@ similar to desmond regamaster

@@gallardo20000 Yes they are very similar.. Think the spoons are a tad lighter? Could be wrong, I dont know the specs..They still make the Regamasters?

@@gallardo20000 .. check out these out! lol.. www.picuki.com/tag/spoonsunday

[@gallardo20000]

@ yeah, ICB always has them in stock iirc.

[@liam821]

What spring rates do the Motons have?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I’m not sure. I need to find out.

[@civic1285]

Hector wants his parts back for race wars

[@sadboycali]

What lift are you using ??

[@hanercat]

Twin Busch