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Smitty_Works 98 MB3 Aerodeck Refresh!!! ;)


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Greetings everyone. It's been a long time since I've posted anything on here civic5 related. Been a member on here since 2013 when I got my last Aerodeck before a tour in Afghanistan. I used to have that weird one off 2.0 Turbo Diesel Aerodeck back in the day. It was fun but dealing with Rover parts wasn't at all.

 

Ever since I came back to America I the itch for another Aerodeck. There are plenty out there, but I wanted one in the Orleans Blue Pearl color, specifically the 1.8 VT-i version of the Aerodeck. I looked and looked and finally found one, but with one catch: the floorboards were totally rust-rotted out in multiple places.

 

So, after I gave up on that idea, this 98 MB3 Aerodeck popped up. With the help of my wife we set up a meeting with the seller to seal the deal.

 

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

MB3 1.5 VTEC, D15Z8 SOHC

Orleans Blue Pearl

294,684 km on the vehicle and still drives smooth, but this thing was slammed to the ground.

 

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Picked it up on my last trip to Germany and now it’s parked at the in-laws waiting for the 25-year rule to ship it to the States. I got some nice plans for this car when it gets stateside. I hope the importing process isn’t a pain in the butt though.

 

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The seller was cool and we are still in contact talking about Honda stuff. After a smooth transaction it was time to fill the car up and head all the way back to the house.

 

102 Octane for the win, and besides, why not?

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All filled up and ready to do the 567 km ride back

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Took us forever to get back because of heavy stau’s (traffic jams) on the autobahns and back road detours. But we made it.

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So even before I got the car I was primarily hunting down parts for it. Those familiar with the chassis know that MB/MC parts are harder to find than most EK chassis parts. But with a little luck and help from my German connections, I was able to start sourcing parts.

Some of the more rare stuff came from the VTi-S version of the Aerodeck. Basically it’s stacking time

 

VTi-S front and rear lips

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Aerodeck Big Fog lights

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Aerodeck regular fogs. These are the EDM version made by Carello. The housings are a little rough, thats why I have 2 sets to work with. I may have to end getting some EG Civic or Prelude housings in the future.

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Picked up some VT-i clusters. One is a UKDM (mph) and the other is the EDM (km/h). I like to have options. :loveheart:

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Nice! Those big fogs still in oem wrapping - cant be many of those about in that condition! 

Interesting about the 25yr rule in the US, wonder if many other of this shape civics find their way over there. 

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10 hours ago, dan1 said:

Nice! Those big fogs still in oem wrapping - cant be many of those about in that condition! 

Interesting about the 25yr rule in the US, wonder if many other of this shape civics find their way over there. 

Thanks. I got lucky finding the parts online, and the sellers were happy someone finally bought the parts without and crazy hassles to the price.

Alot of my friends say it looks like a rejected Accord Wagon, but I don't think it does.

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7 hours ago, dr_broon said:

Cool - looks nice and clean bud. Like that you've got some time to collect parts, and made a nice start to the part collection with those rare bits applause.gif1

 

Yeah, it's a timely process to hunt down the parts. but when you find them you get super happy. I like the rare bits here and there, but I'm also looking for OEM parts like the trims, seals, and moldings. You won't get those here in America, so I need to get extra's of that.

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Soooo funny story.
That VT-i that was all rusted out was bought by a German guy that ended up buying parts from. What are the odds of that? I ended up linking up with him before I left to get some extra OEM parts and when I get back over there in Spring, I’m getting the rest of the interior from him. Will be doing the full power window conversion, dash, and interior swap. 

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