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B18C5-EH2
03-11-2008, 09:06 AM
Some of you guys may know me, but I have a feeling most of you here do not. My name is Tom, and I've been working with Hondas since 1995 or so when I had my first car, a 90 Civic. I've been on H-T and a other honda forums for about 7-8 years now and am well-known on those forums for trying to help others out when I can with tech info, etc.

I've been an EG owner since 1997, and built my current EG from the ground up back in 2002.

The car was stripped down to nothing but a rolling shell, with no wiring, brake hard lines, dash, etc. etc.

The car has a stock internals B18C5 with i/h/e cam gears, Uberdata tuned ECU, ITR tranny I purchased brand new a few years back from the dealership, Spoon SW388 wheels with Azenis, Koni Yellow shocks with custom Eibach ERS coil-over springs with 425F/550R rates

Anyways here's a few pics - hope they show up as I'm still trying to figure this forum out when it comes to pic posting. I've got some pics of the bare shell, Spoon wheels, overall shots, etc.

Some bare shell pics - I can't find any pics of the car when it was red - they're at home I suppose, and i'm @ work.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/765733_8e85b/YV4N1Q2G6OP4J6H.JPG

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/765702_ccebc/AK2N1V7BUAMB6E2.JPG

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/554105_aede0/UXKK7QWAXA3W90Q.JPG

...and some done shots:

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/765739_1bed5/17IL42P1CFDMPGY.JPG

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/765728_437da/3MXEN9CYCGMDKBE.JPG

Old valvecover - can't find a good shot with the current Olive Drab/Camo green one:

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/765695_46451/BKQXPCXGBHOGSA7.jpg

One of my infamous car-jumping pics:

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/775756_6c86d/CMBQA6VK658DD86.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/775652_19a32/8E64S61KEPBBB2V.JPG
Spoon SW388 wheels:

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/564116_efda6/SPRBYT64YIWCGGE.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/564114_7872b/7DF5NL60J5T6B6L.jpg

Note the grooves in the wheel:

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/564000_e9123/NC7FIK08TQXNFEL.jpg

Found a hood popped shot wioth the Green valvecover:

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/13380_fd5cc/VLAT6FUX1RR7PLT.JPG

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/13287_3d2be/EV9JVL93STR0NJR.JPG

Sorry if I've violated pic link rules - I tried to use the file upload feature here and it isn't working, or I'm too stupid to figure it out. If any moderators have a problem please let me know how to make it right. I've known Julio for years, and he could tell you i'm not the kind of guy to try and create problems/make waves.

Thanks for looking. Maybe I'll run into some of you guys at an upcoming meet.

cactusEG
03-11-2008, 09:10 AM
Damn, looks like alot of work. But it all paied off, with an emaculant EG like that. You're well come to post any time u want, in this section...

Revmaynard
03-11-2008, 09:27 AM
Looks great man. If it's a direct URL click the yellow box above the post you're making and paste your URL there. Hope that helps and enjoy IA. :goodjob:

B18C5-EH2
03-11-2008, 09:32 AM
Looks great man. If it's a direct URL click the yellow box above the post you're making and paste your URL there. Hope that helps and enjoy IA. :goodjob:

Hmmm...don't see a yellow box.

I tried [ img ] tags like every other site, bu after reading the FAQ I figured out that you either have to attach only 5 files from your hard drive, or host your pics here on the IA server, which for some reason isn't pulling up for me.

I swear I'm not this dumb - so is there any way to use [ img ] tags for specific image hosting sites like Photo Bucket?

I'm not trying to promote any other websites by any means, I've just got tons of pivs already hosted elsewhere.

Thanks.

Batlground
03-11-2008, 09:44 AM
Tom is so dreamy


-vteckidd

Grimm Reeper
03-11-2008, 09:45 AM
:welcome: man, nice to meet you :goodjob:

Vteckidd
03-11-2008, 09:50 AM
I fixed all the pics tom

NAIZBST
03-11-2008, 09:57 AM
whats goin on tom.

GSRtegŪ
03-11-2008, 12:25 PM
DAMN now that is a well built EG welcome.

EJdm
03-11-2008, 04:25 PM
nice and welcome...now can you help me fix mines??? lol

PURP
03-11-2008, 06:58 PM
Welcome man.... I got one remark.. the best and greatest thing that makes this car so clean is the box that has the Authentic spoon label.....to me anyways...LOL... bitcch is clean tho. props

BTLFED
03-11-2008, 07:01 PM
Holy sh!t it's the Legend! :eek:

Waddup Tom! :goodjob:

cactusEG
03-11-2008, 07:05 PM
Holy sh!t it's the Legend! :eek:

Waddup Tom! :goodjob:

Tom from myspace ?

PURP
03-11-2008, 07:07 PM
Tom from myspace ?

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

BTLFED
03-11-2008, 07:09 PM
Tom from myspace ?

This man is before your time y0. That car has been on that level for years. He is "The Legend."

cactusEG
03-11-2008, 07:11 PM
This man is before your time y0. That car has been on that level for years. He is "The Legend."

well hell, * bows down*

PURP
03-11-2008, 07:18 PM
He might be a great car tech but lets be honest this mans the real legend...


http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/techadwick721/0JPG-1.jpg

JDMjoe
03-11-2008, 09:48 PM
Damn son, f*cking sweet! I would love to get a set of those wheels...

B18C5-EH2
03-12-2008, 06:58 AM
Gee guys I'm blushing.

Funny thing about the car is that I literally haven't upgraded anything or spent a dollar on the car (except for necessities like new tires, fluids, etc.) in years. Probably 3 or more years. I guess I'm not one of those people who always has to have something to do on the car. I'm quite the opposite - I like to build something, and then just leave it alone and drive it.

It would be easy to start an entire new round of upgrades, like a K swap, turbo, wire tuck, racing seats, c/f hatch, duck bill, HIDs, etc. etc. but I'm satisfied with the car as-is.

It's nice to know that something I built 7 years ago seemingly stands the test of time though.

:)

Thanks for the kind words guys.

B18C5-EH2
03-12-2008, 07:12 AM
Oh yeah let me clarify something:

I'm not THE mechanic guy, trust me. I've built an engine and tranny that ran amazingly well, didn't smoke, have done a few timing belt jobs, have done some swaps but to be completely honest here I'm not a mechanic. I write service/keep things going smoothly at the shop I work at, and while I can do some mechanics' jobs I certainly wouldn't do all of them.

Set me in front of an Accord, Legend, some of this OBD2 crap and I'm worthless. Start talking about boost and I will probably show my knowledge limitations.

I know stats, specs, can list parts needed for a lot of swaps/upgrades, etc. but I don't ever want people to think I'm a master tech or something. I do what I can.

cactusEG
03-12-2008, 07:15 AM
Is it your DD ?

B18C5-EH2
03-12-2008, 08:01 AM
Is it your DD ?

It used to be some 4 years ago.

I usually keep an EF on hand for daily driving, and now i've got this 1990 Civic Wagovan:

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165438

My wife also drives an 05 Element. She used to have a crazy nice 1992 Si HB with B16A2 swap, Neuspeed Bilstein full coil-overs, all a/c, p/s, cruise, moonroof, etc. etc. She wanted an Element since they came out, and at the time I had an EG and an EF so it was nice to have something different than the sporty compact hatches we had.

I find myself driving the wagovan exclusively lately because it's just so comfy, still handles great, and with the B18B swap still runs well.

For as alike as they are they're also pretty different. The wago certainly isn't knocking on 12's, and wouldn't be nearly as capable on an auto-X course as the EG, but they each serve a very specific purpose.

NAIZBST
03-12-2008, 08:45 AM
:werd: it has been a long time since I have seen your car...the last time was up at the varsity about 2 years ago .. we met up there one weekend to shoot pics

Batlground
03-12-2008, 09:12 AM
Oh yeah let me clarify something:

I'm not THE mechanic guy, trust me. I've built an engine and tranny that ran amazingly well, didn't smoke, have done a few timing belt jobs, have done some swaps but to be completely honest here I'm not a mechanic. I write service/keep things going smoothly at the shop I work at, and while I can do some mechanics' jobs I certainly wouldn't do all of them.

Set me in front of an Accord, Legend, some of this OBD2 crap and I'm worthless. Start talking about boost and I will probably show my knowledge limitations.

I know stats, specs, can list parts needed for a lot of swaps/upgrades, etc. but I don't ever want people to think I'm a master tech or something. I do what I can.
Its ok tom, we still love you long time :D

puregroove
03-12-2008, 05:44 PM
ah yes...the Legend. Everyone knows Tom on Import Lounge. He's an OG. Prolly one of the sickest hatches when everyone was like oooo, aaaahh...if they saw a c5 swap in an EG.

Welcome, man! You are definitely a Legend in my books. He's an OG on Honda-Tech, too. :goodjob:

NAIZBST
03-13-2008, 08:18 AM
:werd:

jb55
03-16-2008, 01:38 AM
tom is the **** and a very cool/down to earth guy! whats up tom...hows the ef audio console holdin up i sold ya? hehe

cactusEG
03-16-2008, 07:00 PM
It used to be some 4 years ago.

I usually keep an EF on hand for daily driving, and now i've got this 1990 Civic Wagovan:

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165438

My wife also drives an 05 Element. She used to have a crazy nice 1992 Si HB with B16A2 swap, Neuspeed Bilstein full coil-overs, all a/c, p/s, cruise, moonroof, etc. etc. She wanted an Element since they came out, and at the time I had an EG and an EF so it was nice to have something different than the sporty compact hatches we had.

I find myself driving the wagovan exclusively lately because it's just so comfy, still handles great, and with the B18B swap still runs well.

For as alike as they are they're also pretty different. The wago certainly isn't knocking on 12's, and wouldn't be nearly as capable on an auto-X course as the EG, but they each serve a very specific purpose.

Thats a damn nice daily driver, I dont see many ppl doing those. Is ur wife in to cars to ?

sammytiger
03-16-2008, 07:18 PM
damn, thats a clean ass hatch man! :goodjob:

Just_CHill
03-16-2008, 08:38 PM
Looks good man. I need a new paint job for my car. Probably the next investment.

B18C5-EH2
03-16-2008, 09:30 PM
Thats a damn nice daily driver, I dont see many ppl doing those. Is ur wife in to cars to ?

My wife used to be into cars and she drove a 1992 Civic Si HB with B16A2 swap, Neuspeed Bilstein full threaded body coil-overs, Rota Circuit 8s, i/h/e, cam gears, etc. etc. She auto-X'd it for a season too.

I've attached a few pics - first two are of her 1992 Si HB, and the last one is of my old Type R powered 1992 black Si nose to nose with her B16A2 powered hatch - this was back in 2001 or so!!!

We got the Element because she wanted something different since she had her EG since she was 16 and her left leg grew tired of pushing in an ACT Xtreme Pressure plate clutch.


tom is the **** and a very cool/down to earth guy! whats up tom...hows the ef audio console holdin up i sold ya? hehe

Sold? How about gave to me! :) It worked out fine, and now another guy has it since he bought the whole car from me so I could get the wagon.


damn, thats a clean ass hatch man!

Thanks. I try. It better be clean since it stays garaged any time I'm not driving it, and I don't even drive it in the rain any more - haven't in years. It's a borderline hard parker now! :)

EJdm
03-17-2008, 06:28 PM
It used to be some 4 years ago.

I usually keep an EF on hand for daily driving, and now i've got this 1990 Civic Wagovan:

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165438

My wife also drives an 05 Element. She used to have a crazy nice 1992 Si HB with B16A2 swap, Neuspeed Bilstein full coil-overs, all a/c, p/s, cruise, moonroof, etc. etc. She wanted an Element since they came out, and at the time I had an EG and an EF so it was nice to have something different than the sporty compact hatches we had.

I find myself driving the wagovan exclusively lately because it's just so comfy, still handles great, and with the B18B swap still runs well.

For as alike as they are they're also pretty different. The wago certainly isn't knocking on 12's, and wouldn't be nearly as capable on an auto-X course as the EG, but they each serve a very specific purpose.


wow i have never seen anyone to something with that ever...mad props it looks mad nice...

cactusEG
03-17-2008, 07:01 PM
Thumbs up to ur wify !

cactusEG
03-18-2008, 07:14 AM
you get what u pay for Kim...

DieselNuts
03-18-2008, 07:47 AM
goddamn dude, you got some hops!

Black R
03-18-2008, 10:27 AM
wait, what? tom who?

NAIZBST
03-18-2008, 11:03 AM
wait, what? tom who?


:screwy: :screwy:

B18C5-EH2
03-18-2008, 12:38 PM
wait, what? tom who?

Silly Ken.

Type R swap Tom. B18C5-EH2 Tom. ATS 4.929FD Tom.

Ken you're either joking or you are getting too old to remember.

:)

Vteckidd
03-18-2008, 12:48 PM
Ken you're either joking or you are getting too old to remember.

:)
I vote for the latter of the 2

Ken is celebrating his 40th B-Day this weekend so i hear :crazy:

NAIZBST
03-18-2008, 01:05 PM
I vote for the latter of the 2

Ken is celebrating his 40th B-Day this weekend so i hear :crazy:


thats what I heard and he is also getting a rascal

dcshoeco
03-18-2008, 03:36 PM
Lmao damn this is gettin a lil out of hand people..

B18C5-EH2
03-18-2008, 04:39 PM
Hey Mike if you're reading this can you go through and just DELETE any/all posts mentioning timing belt, etc?

I'd like to have the topic free and clear of any/all drama.

Thanks.

BTLFED
03-18-2008, 05:23 PM
Hey Mike if you're reading this can you go through and just DELETE any/all posts mentioning timing belt, etc?

I'd like to have the topic free and clear of any/all drama.

Thanks.

I don't see Mike in here so I'll do it. I'll do anything for "The Legend." :wub:

cactusEG
03-18-2008, 08:43 PM
I don't see Mike in here so I'll do it. I'll do anything for "The Legend." :wub:


Get on ur knees and tell him u love him... lol jk

Hondatypr636
03-18-2008, 08:48 PM
beautiful hatch man. got an exhaust thats routes over my LCA. check it out in the car pics section.

Black R
03-19-2008, 01:23 PM
Silly Ken.

Type R swap Tom. B18C5-EH2 Tom. ATS 4.929FD Tom.

Ken you're either joking or you are getting too old to remember.

:)



**** that, i'm not going to get my timing belt done by you now! :2up: :D

NAIZBST
03-19-2008, 02:12 PM
**** that, i'm not going to get my timing belt done by you now! :2up: :D


you should cuz it takes you all day to do a timing belt :tongue1:

OG-Skinny
04-06-2008, 08:24 PM
Tom, your car is such crap! :P

93_eg_vtec
04-08-2008, 11:53 AM
nice to meet you TOM and work on the car... really nice tho

cactusEG
04-08-2008, 07:30 PM
nice to meet you TOM and work on the car... really nice tho

Its a hell of a hatch ! !

BABY J
04-08-2008, 07:33 PM
Gee guys I'm blushing.

Funny thing about the car is that I literally haven't upgraded anything or spent a dollar on the car (except for necessities like new tires, fluids, etc.) in years. Probably 3 or more years. I guess I'm not one of those people who always has to have something to do on the car. I'm quite the opposite - I like to build something, and then just leave it alone and drive it.

It would be easy to start an entire new round of upgrades, like a K swap, turbo, wire tuck, racing seats, c/f hatch, duck bill, HIDs, etc. etc. but I'm satisfied with the car as-is.

It's nice to know that something I built 7 years ago seemingly stands the test of time though.

:)

Thanks for the kind words guys.

If you ever take your car there to get work, and Tom offers a leisurely "ride" in the EG down to the culdesac and back... wear pampers. That's all I will say.:cheers:

Just_CHill
04-10-2008, 08:20 AM
Amazing looking car! Saw it in person and was amazed. Can't wait to get my car close to such a status.

B18C5-EH2
04-18-2008, 10:50 AM
Thanks guys.

Yeah like I said before I REALLY like to drive my car, not build and fix it all the time.

I kept it simple with a factory reliable stock internals B18C5 and for 6 years I've driven as mkuch as I wanted, and exactly how I want to drive it every time. It's never let me down.

OneDurtyZ
04-20-2008, 01:45 PM
hi tom, hows the shaggin waggin?

BABY J
09-02-2008, 07:34 PM
Tom ---


Tell Brad to call me - I have his gas tank for his 77 1200 in the back of my Bravada... we need to setup delivery. Also, does your Wagovan have AC?? Hit me up kiddo.

Later...

J'son