Current setup
B16A / 5-speed
B16A and a five-speed, with Godspeed coilovers, K-Tuned suspension components, and a Skunk radiator.
BUILD FILE / CIVIC
SMALL CHASSIS. BIG ATTITUDE.
1988 Honda Civic EF Hatch / Trim to be confirmed
In Progress
Honda Civic EF Hatch
This is Talon’s ’88 EF hatch. B16A, five-speed, and suspension work on a lightweight Honda chassis—the kind of car that doesn’t need to be huge to be a good time. We’re keeping the build in a performance/restomod direction, with Akane tied to the Civic’s artwork and gear.
Owner: Talon Freeman · Character: Akane
- Year
- 1988
- Make / Model
- Honda Civic EF Hatch
- Trim
- Trim to be confirmed
- Engine
- B16A
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD (front-wheel drive)
- Horsepower
- Power figure not recorded
- Status
- In Progress
BUILD SPECIFICATION
THE HARDWARE.
- B16A engine
- 5-speed transmission
- Godspeed coilovers
- K-Tuned suspension arms/components
- Skunk radiator
NEXT CHAPTER
FUTURE PLANS.
- Refine performance/restomod direction
- Akane × EF artwork and merchandise
What’s on the car and what’s next are two different lists. We’ll update them as the work gets done.
BUILD LOG
ONE STEP AT A TIME.
Next up
Next chapter
We’ll keep this log updated as the Civic changes. Akane × EF artwork and merchandise are part of the next chapter.
PHOTO JOURNAL
BEFORE. DURING. AFTER.
Build film / coming later
We’ll add footage as we get these builds into the shop and out on the road.
ART BY VICOXXAKANE // AFTER HOURS
AKANE × EF
A taller silhouette, a darker attitude, and a gothic street-car influence. Akane belongs alongside Talon’s Civic EF.
Talon Freeman / 1988 Honda Civic EF Hatch
FROM THE BUILD TO THE BOUTIQUE
TAKE THE CULTURE WITH YOU.
ART BY VICOXXGraphic T-shirt / ARTWORK CONCEPTAKANE // AFTER HOURS
Akane Graphic T-shirt
Apparel$32.00
ART BY VICOXXGarage Hoodie / ARTWORK CONCEPTAKANE // AFTER HOURS
Akane Garage Hoodie
Apparel$68.00
ART BY VICOXXWindow Peeker / ARTWORK CONCEPTAKANE // AFTER HOURS
Akane Window Peeker
Automotive$12.00
ART BY VICOXXLarge Vinyl Decal / ARTWORK CONCEPTAKANE // AFTER HOURS
Akane Large Vinyl Decal
Automotive$24.00
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