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Nathan's BA4 3rd Gen

Post by NafemanNathan » Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:43 pm

CURRENT PICTURE taken 6th October 2013

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So after not having much luck recently and having put two cars to rest in as many months, I'm hoping this gamble should be a bit of light in the dark. I say gamble as I've not actually driven it yet and yesterday when I went to go and view it, it wouldn't even start! :lol: She's got a good amount of rust on her, although she's perfectly straight with only one small dent. She also had a blowing downpipe, which actually turned out to be the downpipe had literally split in two at the flexi, but the car came with a brand new downpipe and centre section. But it was all good as I used all of these to knock the guy down from £300 to £100 ;-) :lol:

So to put some of you guys out of your misery (namely Phil who's currently harrassing me via text), here are a few teaser pictures...
















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I didn't even think to check the engine code until I got home. Seems I'm doing alright ;-) ...

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And a few more surprises front and back...

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I have no idea of the drop though...

Braided hoses too, and I think it has drilled and grooved discs as well (Can't recall now)...

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I thought I may have been wishful thinking thinking I was going to get her running today, but I stuck the battery from the Aerodeck in her and she fired up instantly! :D ... Though she was loud what with the downpipe in two pieces lol.

Anyway, she's an '89 BA4 3rd gen Prelude with a B20A7 engine (150bhp 10.5 comp I believe).

The plan is to continue with my restoration appointment and get all the rust sorted, though possibly leaving the paint in the condition it's in (I'll elaborate on that tomorrow), and then I'm thinking banded steelies and rolling the arches. She's going to look mean 8)
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Post by 4thgenphil » Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:52 pm

how long until you crash this one due to a sex toy?
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Post by jjmartin349571 » Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:57 pm

Wow, where did you even find that?! :o it didn't turn up in any of my daily trawls :lol:

I've got to say I whole heartedly approve, B20 engines ftw!

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Re: Nathan's New Car

Post by NafemanNathan » Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:04 am

:D
4thgenphil wrote:how long until you crash this one due to a sex toy?
The only toys this one will have in it are the OEM ones ;-)

... Oh no! It's got reversing sensors on it too!
jjmartin349571 wrote:Wow, where did you even find that?! :o it didn't turn up in any of my daily trawls :lol:

I've got to say I whole heartedly approve, B20 engines ftw!
Ebaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Of course :D

It was a classified ad for £300 but didn't have any pictures. Just said...

"runs and drives all new disc and pads exhaust is blowing it has 4wheel streering all good must go to good to scrap The car is a 1989 model in black this is a good easy project for somebody tex me for pics please ring anytime"

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Post by jjmartin349571 » Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:26 am

Haha half the time I miss ads with no pictures, bit of a result you had there then :D especially for £100 :shock: looking forward to seeing this getting restored, I do love a good 80's car, especially a Honda :)

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Post by Doggo » Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:14 am

Ooh yes. Good buy! :)

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Post by Froidas » Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:46 am

Nice engine 8-)
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Post by ddoubledanny » Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:02 am

Good buy mate :) Can't wait to see what you have got in store for this :D

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Post by mercutio » Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:00 am

great buy matey get some better pics 8-)
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Re: Nathan's New Car

Post by NafemanNathan » Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:10 am

They're coming later today. Just needed to get to bed last night after a long day ;-)

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