Simon C's 1995 4th Gen

Post by **simonc** » Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:37 am

A quick update that I should have put here rather than on the general chat thread. Forgive the repetition but I've had a pair of 5th Gen kickplates fitted, a swanky new Kenwood stereo and the HID light fittings were removed as I didn't think they made any difference whatsoever. Next jobs scheduled are to start work on the engine bay with (amongst others) a red crackle finish on the rocker cover. Watch this space...

Post by **simonc** » Sun Feb 25, 2024 4:27 pm

Apologies for the self-indulgence but as yesterday was such a lovely day in my neck of the woods, I spent about four hours giving her a thorough wash and wax. I'm dead chuffed with how she scrubbed up so well. (and yes, I should be sponsored by Meguiar's)
Five will get you ten it'll bloody rain tomorrow...

toadster · Post by **toadster** » Sun Feb 25, 2024 4:36 pm

Lo

Looks Luvly matey

Nice job

Cheers for posting

Toadster

Post by **simonc** » Sun Feb 25, 2024 4:47 pm

Thanks, @toadster. Much appreciated and hope you had a great weekend.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:03 am

Looks stunning

Post by **simonc** » Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:26 am

Thanks, Iain. What made the effort all worthwhile was a neighbour further down my road - known as somewhat of a prickly character - walking over to say how much he liked the Prelude and even striking up a conversation about classic cars in general.

Post by **Drax** » Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:56 am

i love so much about this 4G

a stunning example and a credit to your work

Post by **simonc** » Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:40 am

Drax wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:56 am
i love so much about this 4G a stunning example and a credit to your work

@Drax Thanks, Mr. D.

Post by **simonc** » Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:46 am

Say goodbye to this gloomy looking engine bay. She's in the garage today for a bit of fettling. I've asked for the rocker cover to be painted in the crackle red finish, new red plug leads and a new set of NGK plugs fitted. (Basically, I'm attempting to recreate the look of the bay that I had on my car in Malaysia). That exhaust cover is driving me nuts, so that is on the list for a cosmetic upgrade but that's for another time.
They're also fitting two new speakers on the rear parcel shelf as I can hear they're definitely on the way out, as well as attending to some minor welding on the rear of the sill on the passenger's side. It's a two day job, so I'm sans wheels till tomorrow evening.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:28 am

Oooh I think the black rocker cover finish looks really good tbh - but you go with what you like.
And actually, I'm surprised it isn't red top anyway, given it's a JDM H22A rather than a UKDM H22A2?

If the manifold cover isn't rusty, just 'tarnished' (that's how it looks?) it would probably polish up nicely without needing to be re-finished? It's mild steel, but plated with nickel (or something) from factory. If it can be polished, that would look better than painting.