Alex Sotos EG Hatch

The entire car was stripped down to a bare chassis and it was repainted from the inside out. Every nut and bolt that could be removed was removed for the fresh respray. The EG was taken over to Evans Auto Body where it was resprayed a Jade Sea metallic, a finish seen off the Toyota Yaris. The car was overhauled through every panel on the exterior, restoring the car back to stock form. The interior received the same treatment, receiving an entire repaint.



Once the car was back from the body shop, it was stored in the garage as all the components and parts were ordered up so that his project could be built to his standards. Once everything was gathered and ready to go, the project started going together. The front bumper was fitted with an authentic Mugen front spoiler that was match painted. Subtle accessories include a set of Vision corner lights, JDM headlights, taillights and rear wing. A set of Honda window visors and an antenna block off plate. Spoon Sports mirrors could be seen adding to the sporty appeal of the EG.

Now for the real goodies: the engine bay. The bottom end starts with a B20B CR-V block that received a full treatment from RS Machine. Their sleeves have made their way into the cylinders along with 85mm 12.1:1 compression pistons and Crower ultra light “I” beam rods on a 92mm crankshaft. The stock oil and water pump were replaced with Type-R pieces during the process of the rebuild. The head starts with a B16, making this motor the infamous B20 VTEC transformation. Tom at Portflow Cylinder Heads overhauled the head with their trademark port, polish and three-angle valve job. New valve springs, retainers and stainless steel valves were part of the rebuild along with ARP head studs and a custom set of Web camshafts.

Whitfield then had their hands involved with the motor build with the installation of TWM 50mm individual throttle bodies and their big tube “Y” tri header with 2.5-inch stainless steel piping. The exhaust has been kept discreet with an ES oval muffler. Additional fuel has been added to the entire setup through 440cc RC injectors, an Aeromotive fuel filter and a Walbro 255lph fuel pump. The entire setup is retuned thanks to a Hondata S300 in a P28 ECU. Getting all the power to the ground is a 2000 GS-R transmission equipped with an ATS 4.9 final drive, Quaife limited slip differential and Omni Power titanium axles.








The interior received a fair amount of upgrades with a Mugen S1 seat on the driver side and a USDM Type-R seat on the passenger side. The rear seats were also swapped out for JDM Type-R pieces, a Nardi 350mm steering wheel and Spoon Sports shift knob. A JDM SiR gauge cluster, center console and climate control make up the rest of the interior modifications.

Omni Power’s catalog of goods can be seen bolted into this car. Full dampening coilovers along with their rear lower control arms, front lower control arms and front and rear camber kits give fine tune and dial in suspension for any task at hand. The wheels we see are a set of BBR Competition wheels wrapped with Dunlop rubber.



Stepping back and admiring the car’s exterior can only do so much. This engine bay is immaculate, and each and every component serves a purpose and function.