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Apr 25, 2014 10:53:33 GMT
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Hi chaps, been a while  may or may not have just bought a kei car, not quite sure why, i've always had a MASSIVE soft spot for them, with their quirky ITB'd 600cc engine, zebra pattern seats and odd diameter wheels, what's not to like? googling didn't really throw up much, although this is pretty impressive -  so what can you tell me about these curious little things? |
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79cord
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Apr 25, 2014 11:03:02 GMT
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Googling can also provide pictures of evil  efforts to squeeze B18 Vtec engines into them! Friend has one (660cc) & had quite a challenge trying to source a replacement ECU. |
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olduns
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Apr 25, 2014 15:01:09 GMT
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that one looks like Marcair's.....http://www.u-ukhbc.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?2800-BusaBeat what can i tell you?........hmmmmm never gonna set the world alight with 64bhp and 45ft Torque, redlines at 9k,limited and geared to peak out at 86mph, does 45mpg no matter how you drive it. 750kg until fat bloke gets in, best down lanes and sweeping A roads ie mid Wales et al I've been down to Alicante in mine, Le Mans 3 times, just about to go again with Ypres in between the 24 & Classic, comfortable enough at 65mph Lots of parts still available from Dealers, ECU probs are usually weeping Caps, £5 from Maplin and someone who can solder on small PCB's now old enough for Classic insurance, £140 tax somewhere in the Pair of knees....  for a sense of scale...  have a Zebra....  www.u-ukhbc.co.uk/vbb/forum.phpkkitp.com/3/index.php/forum3 |
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Apr 25, 2014 17:06:18 GMT
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Hahaha excellent! Yeah insurance was £130. My current daily has 420hp so my power needs are satisfied. Want something that'll handle as good/better than my old mx5!
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well this is the little chap i've bought -  needs a new water pump and possibly a headgasket, but for the price i couldn't argue. ordered the parts direct from honda as mentioned ^^^ above. nice one. it's had a new roof and comes with a spare set of alloys. can't wait to get started with it  |
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ZXRob
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Get a build thread up I always enjoy reading your builds!
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I don't fit in them, but do like them quite a bit...will follow with interest.  |
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haha, starting to lose track of them! Golf is top priority at the minute, got a seat and harnesses ready to go in it but aside from that it joins the back of the queue some pics - next to a "small" alfa -  and this is excellent  |
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that silver one with the flares and hardtop has the awesome............
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EmDee
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Beats by Hond-re? EmDee
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Build thread sounds good. Anytime you're ready then...  Done it yet? |
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Mike
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haha cool little cars! my neighbour has three! considering buying one a few weeks back! really quirky!
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Build thread sounds good. Anytime you're ready then... Done it yet? wowsers, that looks intense, any more info? |
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olduns
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EmDee
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Beats by Hond-re? EmDee
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wowsers, that looks intense, any more info? Well now you're asking! i found that pic on a Russian blog I follow and have Google image searched and done some digging, but can't find much else. The closest car I can find is this one
  Which is the right colour and I'm pretty sure it's the same one, but it's not got the same exhaust  Think it's a later incarnation? The rear bumper looks the same and the tyres look like the same ones only after a few dozen laps! However I have also found this car here
  Which may also inspire?      So... About that build thread... EDIT: MOAR!    |
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Last Edit: May 8, 2014 13:13:08 GMT by EmDee
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EXCELLENT. top work. did see a couple of stickers on the car related to that site but didn't think to check haha. in process of swapping the stem seals, head gasket, water pump and cambelt so hopefully that should stop the smoking issue. bought some new plates as the ones on it look a state.  Will start a build thread once stuff starts getting interesting |
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olduns
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you did of course get J size ones? MOT for mine today, first fail since imported around 2004/5. not as bad as it looks....i think!! rear D/S inner sill, N/S is OK, surface only  |
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Last Edit: May 9, 2014 10:51:48 GMT by olduns
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you did of course get J size ones? MOT for mine today, first fail since imported around 2004/5. not as bad as it looks....i think!! rear D/S inner sill, N/S is OK, surface only wowsers! mines on the ramps and underneath is hilariously solid, probably my most rust free car, even the 2001 RS4 has more rust yeah, got J import plates, shame it's a 7 digit as i'd have gone for 330mm single line plates that would have fitted perfectly in the recess. i could transfer "F6TWO" off the RS onto it but i already feel guilty about buying another daily haha |
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efforts to squeeze B18 Vtec engines into them!
