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BB1 Scrapyard Dog

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 3:04 pm
by vanzep
This one is my Scrapyard Dog as it came out of a scrappies in Birmingham.
The lude was parked in the middle of the yard as they still used it for local deliveries and the guard dog sat on the roof at night to keep watch. There are some scratches on the rear window from where the dog slid down.
***THANKS TO PHOTOBUCKET MOST PICS ARE BLURRED - CLEAR PHOTOS START AT PAGE 28***
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Latest pics with Type R front lip May 2016

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other recent pics with type r front lip

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Edit: Car was bought from Hall Green Spares in Birmingham on 16/11/2015
Decided to take a gamble late last year and picked up this very early example of a fully loaded 1991 JDM BB1 SiVtec.
Pretty much the top spec you could get at the time with TCS, 4WS, LSD, ABS, CC, SRS II, DSP with half mast ariel, electric drivers seat etc etc
It was in a pretty bad state and after a long and eventful journey to pick it up finally got it home and had a closer look at it :shock:
The list of defects was a long one to say the least :(
That said there were a lot of good points about the car main one being it was virtually unmodified and mostly complete :)
After a couple of days work it went for its MOT and got a straight pass and the car is now back on the road 8-)
Once finished it will be back to full OEM status and a total contrast to my other lude which is a modded BB4 ;)

Most of the big jobs have been done but as usual it will be work in progress.

Some pics a few months after buying it and getting it through the MOT
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and a few pics from when i bought it

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Pic of interior once dsp units installed and all speakers working :)
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some more recent pics from April 2016

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Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 3:39 pm
by prahunt
Looks like a nice example from the pictures. And lots of extra little bits added in. Assume someone wanted the full hog when they purchased this new.

What defects did you have to sort for the MOT?

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 3:44 pm
by RattyMcClelland
Blue interior? Looks standard grey to me..

Good buy though.

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:25 pm
by wurlycorner
As said in other thread, really glad you picked this up and are sorting it. Looks excellent after a good clean/polish up.
Same spec as Lisa's JDM (top spec) although hers has the rear spoiler too.

Does it also have the CD changer in the boot and the high level 'prelude' light?

Get some Dinitrol in those rear quarters asap!

Re: 1991 JDM BB1 SiVtec LSD

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:37 pm
by vanzep
Thanks for the comments.

Its got the high level brake light and ive got the gathers cd changer that fits in the centre console :) but like i said its always work in progress as im missing a few parts like the dsp headunit and dsp has yet to be tested.

Ive treated the inside of the arches with dynax anti rust cavity wax after fixing the leaks from the blocked sunroof drains, rear light gaskets and replacing the rear window trim which is where most of the water was getting in from. The underneath of the car has been sealed by a previous owner or maybe at the time when it was imported to the UK in 1999.

I will post up shortly a list of whats been done so far :geek:

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 7:42 pm
by Drax
Wonderful to see another ageing 4G saved 8-)

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 8:55 pm
by newkid
100% blue interior. Photo doesn't even half show the colour. As bad as my photos.

Prep Work and MOT

Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 10:50 am
by vanzep
prahunt wrote:Looks like a nice example from the pictures. And lots of extra little bits added in. Assume someone wanted the full hog when they purchased this new.

What defects did you have to sort for the MOT?
Here is a list of jobs done so far:

swap out bosch plugs for ngk platinums
replace broken wing mirror glass
fit rear fog light
charge the battery
replace headlight bulbs
two new track rod ends (front)
new rear arb (5th gen),
rear arb mount bushes(poly),
rear drop links(febi)
new wheels and tyres (oem/oz 16" with continental winter tyres)
fit new oil cooler oring
hamp shortie oil filter
fresh fully synthetic oil 5w-40
clean up and service brakes front and rear
clean of interior and exterior
new Honda floor mats front and rear
fit new custom whole system inc mani 2.25 exhaust with massive silencers and scorpion backbox (same system as @indigolemon had on his old lude....)
tightened up sump
earth cat so warning light goes out on dash
fit New power steering belt
retension new alternator belt
fit new pass side steering rack gaiter
fit new lower window trim strip
clean out rear sunroof drains as they were completely blocked
replace one rear light cluster and both tailight gaskets
replace rear bumper as old one was cracked on pass side-dynax S-50 back of car before fitting new bumper.
clean up bootwell and treat arches with dysnax S-50
replace boot lining where needed
fix two cigarette burns on carpet at drivers door jamb
polish out marks on bodywork and touch in any chips and scuffs
resecure front bumper
reposition all wiper arms and fit new wiper blades
fix loose interior trim
clean up fuel tank and paint with stone chip


still a few jobs outstanding :)
replace sunroof panel - need to get
possibly new discs and pads on front - have parts here
keep an eye on intermediate shaft bearing - replace if needed - have parts here
look at getting aircon regassed
clean up engine bay
keep an eye out for leaks from rocker cover - replace gasket and cam end cap at same time
replace lower seat squab/fix cigarette burn


A few pics of work being done:

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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 10:52 am
by Merlin
I really like this car. It is nice in person. We'll need to meet up and I can get some good pics for you ;)

Re: 1991 JDM BB1 SiVtec LSD

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 11:47 am
by vanzep
Yeah some photos would be good :)
Will give you a call and arrange something.

Rear stanley fog light ordered from @JDM-BB4 - this is just to fill the hole in the ukdm bumper - i had to swap this over as the jdm bumper on the car was broken beyond repair.

Managed to locate Gathers/Honda DSP Pt no.08A52-SS0-00 . Thats the DSP unit DPX M7361ZH and Head unit KEH M7361ZH.
Hope to have these here in the next week or two. Very excited :roll: :lol: Lets hope it all works :scaredtoss:

Car has plenty of power and im surprised at how smooth it is - no noticeable vtec step - wondering if it has been chipped :?