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You can't really tell from the pics how grotty the interior is/was, but it's starting to come up nice. Used some leather cleaner on the seats yesterday and the filth that came off them was amazing. Still need another go and conditioning, but well impressed with how well they've come up. Not sure what to do about the bumper yet, as it's pretty bad with a big section missing... Tempted to go dial it back a bit with the bumper, but it does look cool on the import photos

Some photos from when we got it on Friday..

Yes, it's surprisingly lively when you give it since beans, but it lulls you into pottering about being eco 😁 The new wagon isn't really a wagon at all... It's a k20 (the slow one) It's an auto It's big It's got 8 seats It's from Japan..... It's a stepwagon! Needs some tlc, as its been getting used as a works van by the import company we got it off, and the crazy fibre glass bumper needs fixing from being smashed on an uneven road (probably with the air suspension too low), and the massive rear spoiler needs refitting (maybe...), but it generally needs a really good clean. The paint from the body kit also peeled off when they've took their stickers off.

What's the new project Broon? Any clues lol. The R18 is a decent engine tbh, just need to work it more with the gears. Same engine in my FN1 TypeS. For any fun you need to use the revs, but if just pottering about they are brillant on fuel.

Well, the tourer is no more, a nice chap from Wales bought it, and it's either going to be saved to tow his race eg, or end up as an engine donor for it. Karen's got herself a nice blue R18 fk civic, but it's not any good for family adventures. So we've just got a new project...

Thanks next time i'm with the car i'll measure the hole carefully and find something suitable. I saw those for sale but I wasnt sure at the time if they'd work. I guess the answer is they sort of do! Seems like you can get a bathroom sink stopper that will work without modification that I saw linked here but its chrome - I may get that and paint/wrap it.

Cheers mate, I used something like this: https://ebay.us/m/UdfDvf You could probably find one cheaper on aliexpress or something though. Only downside was I had to Grind down the part that sat on the inside of the car. The hole in the internal boot skin is slightly too small for it. If i remember correctly I put a bolt through it and put it in a drill. Then used a file while it spun, basically a diy lathe haha.

Smaller power steering pulley (hopefully it will clear the bonnet without hacking any big holes in it) and 10% underdrive alternator pulley fitted As we've deleted the AC the factory belt was much too long (think it was something like 7pk1735 from memory). Managed to find a belt that will fit (7PK1400) - it seems ok but apparently there is a mark on the tensioner that you can check - i'll do this next time im with the car to confirm but seems like the right size. Engine mounts ordered - I went for Innovative Mounts for a Civic EG as the price for Hasport mounts in the UK is insane (£700+!) and I wanted to avoid ebay china copied junk on this project...

Lovely car! Do you have a link to the wiper delete plug you used? Currently I have a random rubber bung I found in mine (just to stop things getting in when it's parked outside) but i'd prefer something a bit more secure like yours

Mate this looks mega! Exciting stuff

Thanks for the update on the fogs - I managed to get a set of good condition blanking plates so i've removed the fairly rotten big fogs for now but I may reinstate them later. Left the connectors tied up behind. A bit more progress on the K-swap side of things: Drilled a couple of holes in the firewall just under the heater outlet to allow for the shifter cables to pass through (no photo, oops) Got hold of a billet shifter plate designed for an EG but it was sitting too proud of the tunnel so drilled out the fasteners for the shifter base plate and removed it DC5 shifter mocked up - was worried that it would be too close to the dashboard but it seems to just about be ok - the shifter box came with a short shifter already fitted which should help things Clutch and flywheel test fit - just waiting for various missing bolts to arrive from Japan before buttoning it all up. Toyed with the idea of getting an uprated clutch but we've gone with Exedy OEM EP3 clutch for now as it's many times cheaper than an uprated one (£126 vs ~£400) and I reckon it'll be OK for NA power levels. Any future plans to boost the car would require an LSD as well as a clutch upgrade anyway! Flywheel is a Competition Clutch 3.9kg

Some pics from the show

Can confirm these are direct replacement to the existing big fogs. You might need to swap the plug over however. If I remember correctly the front seal wasn't great so I used a big o-ring between the glass and the front screw on cap piece to keep the water out

We get properly ripped off for parts. It always amazes me looking at honda parts from America compared to here.. The dollar price is normally less than the price on pounds, and then you've got the exchange rate to factor in... It's mad. I got some gearbox bits for a fraction of the UK price even with delivery and tax. For the fog lights, a while ago someone fitted these which are supposed to be a good match for the rare big fog lights. https://ebay.us/m/3mKXkv I've had them in my watched items list since, but haven't got them myself as I fitted some big ones from a honda stream.

Haven't had much time recently myself to work on the MB but my father in law has been cracking on with some jobs in my absence K24 mounted up to the engine stand to begin work K20 oil pump cut and fitted. There is a lot of dried up oil "varnish" within the engine so we may run some engine flush and change the oil again once it's running. RBC cam gear fitted (50 degree VTC) - Chains and guides refitted, timing checked. As the eagle eyed may be able to spot - unfortunately one of the oil pump guide bolts rounded off on removal... so after one trip to the local Honda dealer and £7.25 lighter i'm the proud owner of a new guide bolt! (It's crazy how overpriced these small parts are in the UK. They're £1.64 in Japan but of course that comes with a 2 week wait...) Front VTI-S lip test fit - needs painting of course. Currently pondering what to do with the fog lights as they are a bit of an eyesore - one of them has rusted inside and it looks like there's a surround missing. I might just get the blanks and delete them, weight saving (!).

Cheers mate, yeah definitely got caught in the act haha. Wife came home and said 'wasn't expecting me were you'.. nope! Sink was black, my hands were black and car parts all over the kitchen 😂

Hey guys. I slammed the car fully but my upper control arm keeps hitting the top of the chassis. Any way around that? Messenger_creation_20EFC8C8-0377-4748-A0A1-27D3D9094DB5.mp4

You've been a busy boy, love the use of the sink while the boss is out. 😁 those bits are looking good.

Cheers mate, will be glad when I've got the painting finished.. currently the bane of life haha. Process so far has been - - wire wheel strip on grinder - soak in deox-c - wash (kitchen sink while wife is out) - coats of hydrate 80 - epoxy primer - top coat Now totally sick of sanding and painting haha. Forgot to mention I've also got a 24mm front arb and 18mm rear arb to fit, along with a modified rear subframe brace for a eg. Excited to get all this fitted and wrapped up

Ready for JDM Jam

Looks ace buddy

Interior shot also of the seats gone.. fitted a blanking panel instead to help bring cabin noise down abit!!

Jesus how time flies! Hope youre all keeping well! Funny reading the thread back and trying to remember what I've done haha. The interiors getting there.. got some new seats fitted and the interiors been stripped somewhat. Still need to sort the headlining and wrap the pillar trims. Basically de-beiging the car!! In the meantime I think i also fitted a new exhaust.. basically most of a xpower janspeed system from a zs180. Sounds mega, need to get a flyby done at some point. I've got a full set of polybushes to fit also, just need to finish refurbing all the arms etc for them. Rust treating and painting seems to take forever! Cheers, Dan

Super shiny mate, she's looking good!