How'd you get a '99 Civic for $1500? That's a pretty damn good deal. If your willing to put in the work, it can be done, but your probably better off starting with a manual in the first place.
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Andy - Reinstated
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'06 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Stock, for now
'98 Civic EX - CTR headlights and grill, Kosei K1's, for sale
'90 240SX - SR20DET that will never get installed, project car.