There are some people for which there's no replacement for a high-strung Honda 4 cylinder with an astronomical redline, violent variable valve timing (that's trademarked, thank you) and a snick-snick rifle bolt short shifter. Still, they've got a pretty convincing thing going as far as their performance cars, even if they're slowly falling behind the horsepower curve compared to their torquey, turbocharged competitors these days. After all, everyone knows that VTec is like having all of the lag but none of the boost. Needless to say I will need to drop over on the guys at Osaka JDM next time I’m down in Kansai.As a fan of all things turbocharged and torquey, I spend a lot of time making fun of Hondas.
CIVIC JDM DRIVER
…and a dealer-option Momo steering wheel along with a factory Mitsubishi Recaro seat.Ĭombining forces with the N1 ECU is the R-Spec VTEC controller which allows the driver to select the B16A’s VTEC crossover point, an important thing when running shorter gears and aftermarket engine management.
CIVIC JDM PASSWORD
…things like the Password JDM shift knob, a modern day Alpine DVD player with LCD screen… Little details help add a little personal touch to the 80’s interior… It can be pretty cool when done as tastefully as on this B-pillar. The stickered body part is something I noticed a lot at the Hellaflush Japan meet. Adjustable top rear arms allow to vary camber when needed. Stance is everything and thanks to Osaka JDM adjustable suspension, the top part of the Toyos sink inside the fenders at both ends. Toyo DRB tires were chosen for their high levels of grip both in the dry and wet and are fitted in 185/55 size up front and 195/50 at the rear.
This is one of the three regular colors available and it combines a polished lip with a gold center. While sizes are the same as the ones we saw on the CRX with 8.5Jx15″ up front and slightly wider 9Jx15″ for the rear, the color isn’t. Wheel choice and fitment are both crucial aspects of any build and they really nailed it on the Civic by fitting their very own Loop 5, 3-piece original wheels that Work Wheels builds for them. Fixed Ganador mirrors are a nice race-touch but just like on the CRX it’s the wheels that make the car. The Osaka JDM carbon fiber adjustable roof spoiler and hatch spoiler add just about the right visual impact without going over the top. …and ending at the rear with USDM taillights. Looks are given an “import” feel thanks to the countless US-spec parts the car runs, starting off up front with the headlights and corner lights, front bumper and front fenders… This makes the shorter DA Integra YS1 transmission unit a joy to flick through while the Cusco single plate clutch and LSD juggle the slightly increased power the engine now develops.Ĭlose up of the rear Password JDM tow hook. An N1 ECU, the same unit that was run on the EF9 race cars back in the day, helps get the most out of these modifications as well as bumping the rpm red line. …a stainless steel 5Zigen exhaust manifold, and the race-spec… Breathing improvements have helped liberate a little bit more power, parts like the bigger diameter throttle… The polished B16A that powers this car boast a few more performance upgrades than the ZC unit that we saw in the CRX. The guys at Osaka JDM have perfected the fusing of two styles, peppering their JDM rides with little touches that have been borrowed and at times adapted from the US Honda community, helping make their cars stand out from the norm. Looking at it you could be forgiven for thinking it was very close to stock but as you start to take it all in you begin to notice all sorts of little details that work together in creating a very unique… This Civic is the perfect example of how well a light tuning can work. If you liked the Osaka JDM CRX we looked at yesterday then you will love this EF9 they also took to the Hellaflush Japan show.
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