Ricemus Maximus

My Canadian Civic CX traveled the NAFTA boundaries. Along the way it picked a few items that won it the moniker "The Chariot." It had a D16B7 lightly enhanced by a cold air intake and a red valve cover, none of which made if faster. However, the throttle body and hose for the intake were not compatible. I cut the hose to fit the throttle body, by doing this it created a whistling noise that sounded like a blow-off valve. That is to say, it sounded cool. The Chariot had one mid-car glass pack and no muffler. It was certainly loud enough to set off certain car alarms, especially in university car garages. Being a CX, I had to add a stereo and speakers. I had a Pioneer unit stolen at church, and later replaced it with an Aiwa, if anyone even remembers that brand. There was even a time when it had two Memphis 10" and an equally awesome amplifier by Boss. Then, being convinced stickers added horsepower to my car I branded it with Honda stickers, in case anyone didn't know what kind of car I drove. I later tinted some windows, painted my calipers and rear drums orange, and painted the steelies black.
Dear Chariot, it was a good run.