After the bodyshop had completed its work, Chapman and his ATS*Garage teammates took on the task of reassembling the car, starting with the exterior. With the addition of a set of EK SiR headlights, chrome housing taillights, thin side moldings and DOHC VTEC side decals, plus an OEM Honda front grille, optional Antenna block-off plate, mud guards and window visors, the beginning phase of the visual aspect of the car was beginning to take shape. With the dark exterior, Chapman was also able to incorporate carbon-fiber pieces into the mix without having them look out of place. Seibon pieces are found in places such as the hood, rear spoiler and rear hatch, which was also fitted with a Flex-a-lite Lexan window replacement. The finishing pieces found outside come from a pair of ARC Magic front spoiler winglets, adding a little bit of aerodynamic enhancement as well as an aesthetic upgrade thanks to a set of first-generation black Spoon Sports side mirrors.

Trying not to stray too far from the already subtle exterior mods, Chapman picked up a set of 16×7-inch (35 mm) Desmond RegaMaster EVO wheels in white with red decals, using Toyo T1R rubber (205/45/16) to keep him planted on the ground. ARP extended wheel studs and Kicks R40 Neo Chro titanium-finished extended lug nuts are also used. Sitting behind the RegaMaster wheels is a complete 4×100 front and rear disc conversion off the Civic’s sister, the Acura Integra. To take the conversion one step further, Chapman swapped out the factory Integra brake rotors in exchange for a set of Power Stop cross-drilled and slotted ones.

Not wanting to overlook the suspension aspect of the build, Chapman hooked up with Preston Dawson of Function & Form and soon after found its new 18-way, adjustable Type II coilover kit sitting on his doorstep. Adding to the Function & Form setup, Chapman also picked up a Blox rear sway bar, adjustable sway-bar end links, an ASR rear subframe brace and Function7’s billet rear lower control arm. Keeping the Honda from getting loose in the corners on the inside is a Miracle X-brace and a Cusco six-point rollcage with optional add-on bar.

The next phase took place on the inside, which, just as on the outside, is home to a plethora of OEM Japan-spec parts. The most notable addition to the Honda’s interior consists of a pair of Recaro SRD seats in the limited confetti pattern. As mentioned, the Japan-spec parts that were incorporated include the SiR model cupholders and gauge cluster and a Honda Access roof panel, which adds a sunglass holder and additional storage space, road flare, optional armrest and passenger-side airbag replacement tray. A deep-dish Key’s Racing steering wheel and Splash billet extended steering wheel hub mounted on a FET quick-release hub adapter allow Chapman to enter and exit the vehicle without having to contort him in the process. The final components in finishing off the interior include a set of Mugen pedals and ECU mounting plate.