dr_broon

Sounds like a frustrating few hours in the heat there. Hate stuff like that.

Liking the look you've got with it chief

Can't wait to get it in the road and go adventuring 🏕️

Some of the rear seat configurations The middle row also flip round to face backwards.. Pretty clever setup 😎

Started getting the bumper fix under way.. It's made out of fiber glass, but the biggest issue is going to be the return underneath that's not really there any more... Should be like this.. So I taped it together in place with masking tape, the duct tape on the back, so that it was all in the right place, then drew around the bottom to make a template of the splitter Waiting for some glue to go off on the wooden template, and haven't had much time after work, so that's probably it for tonight

Cheers @dan1I quite like the look of the black steelies, but the alloy on the front is from a set of 16s that were on the wife's first accord she had, and I think that looks canny as well. Not sure yet.

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.

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...

Some pics from the show

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.

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

Ready for JDM Jam

Looks ace buddy

Good idea on the import 😎 must be getting exciting now you've got hold of it.

Tubs2 looking good in the sun today, even with a thick coating of pollen.

Good stuff mate. It's coming along nice. Do you mind if I ask what you paid for the engine? Just wondering about ballpark figures for the wife's type s.

Not sure if this is one of the threads you came across, but it indicates it would be okay I don't know if this is correct myself, but @Roverjoe might know?

Quick test pic

I thought I'd deleted the feet pic 😂 It's a class show for a freebie 😎 was well over 600 cars there

Good work bud. Make sure you have a check under the plastic scuttle panel where the wipers are. That's a notorious spot for collecting old leaves and grot, and can be hidden rust back there. The clear repeaters really lift the look of the car I think.

Welcome to the club mate. I know what you mean, you can't beat a good build thread 😎 Interesting project, will be good to see how it progresses. My wife has a 2.4 type s tourer which we had the ecu flashed on - it's a cracker of an engine on them. Sadly it's going to be going the distance soon as rust is starting to take hold... Do occasionally think about doing the swap on mine, but I'm too fond of the B18, and it's the main thing left from my original deck.