The Ultimate Four Door?
There are very few if any Civic sedans this beautifully built

Posted:  Oct 24, 2009
Type:  Feature Car, Honda, Civic
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It's easily argued that the most commonly modified import or sport compact over the last decade (or two) is the Honda Civic. But one thing's for sure, the sedan chassis wasn't exactly the most popular. Hatchbacks and coupes swarmed the streets but for whatever reason the sedans just never made it to the spotlight. But things have certainly changed over the years as many of us could argue that it has really become difficult to make yourself stand out from the crowd. Franklin Perez was well aware of that, so when he started his 1994 Honda Civic sedan project he knew he had to step it up. Over the course of two years and a little over $10,000 dollars later, Franklin has this beautiful project as a result to showcase to the world.

"I started this build for myself and did it my way," Franklin told us on his sedan project. "At the end everyone is in shock when they see the four door. We wouldn't say we were shocked, but more like impressed when we first set eyes on Franklin's four door. On the outside of the car, there is such a fine collection of mods we don't even know where to start. The overall style is simple and clean, but genuine parts that keep the car classy. It has been repainted the infamous Electron Blue Pearl from the 99-00 Civic Si's with a layer of Flamenco Black Pearl (also from the same chassis) on the roof. The hood and trunk have been swapped out with carbon fiber components while a ton of OEM JDM Ferio parts are found bumper to bumper. One of the most unique features to the car has to be the bumper pole: "It goes up and down via a switch on the inside console. It does indeed light up when you turn your lights on and it's more of a visual aid to see where your bumper is at so you don't hit anything in front of you." Franklin told us. We digged it. That and the right hand drive conversion.

Did you catch that right? Right hand drive conversion in this sedan? You got it. The interior has also been completely decked out with OEM Civic Ferio parts and light audio upgrades. Savvy car junkies will be quick to catch the 6-speed designation on the Skunk2 shift knob. That clearly only means one thing, K-series under the hood. Franklin went on to tell us that his motor is actually a "K-Frank" consisting of a TSX K24A2 block mated to a RSX K20A2 head. Low end torque with the high end flow of the RSX head makes for a potent combination similar to the B-series' LS/VTEC craze.

Completing the look on the outside is a fine collection of suspension modifications including a set of coilovers from Ksport that helps lower the car on a set of 15x6.5-inch +45 Mugen RnR wheels. Classy blue Blox open ended extended lugs makes for a nice matching finish to the exterior of the car while contrasting the white finish of the Mugen wheels. We are extremely excited to be able to showcase this work of art from Franklin and we hope you all enjoy.

SPECS

Engine:
Motor is a k “frank” using the 2003 Acura RSX Type-S k20a2 head with 2004 TSX k24a2 bottom end, Innovative Mounts, Mishimoto Radiator and Mishimoto Fan, Walbro 255 fuel pump, Golden Eagle Fuel Rail, AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator, Braided Fuel Lines, Custom pipe and Blox Velocity Stack, RBC intake manifold, Ktuned Throttle body adapter, HyTech Headers, Honda Factory Performance exhaust for the new Si with 2.5-inch piping , MagnaFlow High Flow Cat

Drivetrain:
Custom 36mm to 32mm axles, Karcepts Shifter Mounting Kit and Karcepts Radiator Relocation kit

Suspension:
K sport control pro 1 piece coilover, ASR Subframe Brace, Front upper Strut Bar, Skunk2 LCA, Lower Tie Bar, C-Pillar Bar, Rear Upper strut bar

Brakes:
Front and rear Brembo Blanks, Ceramic Pads, Mutol Brake Fluid, Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Wheels and Tires:
Mugen RnR 15x6.5 +45, 195/50/15 Ventus HR-II, Blue Blox open ended extended lugs and Skunk2 Extended studs

Body:
Electron Pearl Blue with Flamenco Black Pearl roof, Carbon Fiber Hood, VIS carbon Fiber trunk, Custom Carbon Fiber OEM Ferio wing, Ferio rear door garnishes, Side markers, OEM JDM Headlights w/ city lights + corners, "Ferio" and "SiR" badge, OEM Bronze on doors and on rear windshield w/working Rear wiper, Antenna Block off plate, EG9 fogs, Power fold mirrors, JDM Relocated Rear antenna, Thin side moldings, Window Visors, SiR rear Fog, OEM Ferio Lip, Grounding Strap, Mud Guards, 50/50 tail lights, Real Train horns, EK side skirts, Benen Rear Tow hook, Mugen Reservoir Covers, Mugen Oil Cap

Electronics:
Engine management: Hondata K-Pro

Interior:
OEM Civc Ferio Front buckets and OEM Civic Ferio Rear bucket seats with center console, Panasonic 7inch touch screen with DVD/CD/Navigation/Ipod interface, 6 sony explod 6.5 speakers, 12 inch Slim Kicker sub with kicker 4channel sub, Quick Release Hub and Steering Wheel, Dojo Custom Carbon Fiber Pedals, Skunk 2 6sp shift knob, Bumper Pole w/RARE "H" emblem, Amber clock, Amber "Auto" Climate control, Extended Armrest, EG9 Cluster, Half Switch for antenna, Extended Dash Console, JDM Fuse box cover, OEM Road Flare, Ferio Door panels, Type-R Shift Boot, Squash Air Freshener, Mugen ECU Holder, Wink 5-panel rear view, Gathers speakers

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COMMENTS

azo Posted on Oct 25 2009 12:50, by azo It's a beauty, and I bet a lot of money and effort was put into this to make it like that. But an ultimate 4door sedan? You must be kidding, it's only a civic Yeh, I know it could beat some german saloon cars, but I'm not sure if it could atleast keep up with the stock RS6, CLS AMG, M5 etc. Far from ultimate if you ask me Although I bet it's damn fun to own one. Respect!

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Posted on Oct 25 2009 12:50, by azo

It's a beauty, and I bet a lot of money and effort was put into this to make it like that. But an ultimate 4door sedan? You must be kidding, it's only a civic

Yeh, I know it could beat some german saloon cars, but I'm not sure if it could atleast keep up with the stock RS6, CLS AMG, M5 etc.

Far from ultimate if you ask me