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Hey guys! Few things. New member, first car, first standard, 21 year old car.
Sounds like fun right? I just bought it today and got it towed to the shop for inspection and assessment. It passed with some minor discrepancies.
– Brake pads need changed
– Rear struts probably won’t last much longer (Fronts are 2 years old)
– Rear bumper needed to be fastened (already taken care of)
It’s a single family car, bought new in late 1991, indoor parked all year for 17 years, given to relative in 09 and that’s when a LOT of major work was done. Lots of documentation. Looks like an alright car. No major rust either which is a bonus.
Basically I’ll just be keeping this thread updated as I start getting my hands into it. I don’t have major landmarks to shoot for. I plan to work from the inside out and get the car in 100% condition before looking at a potential colour change and some upgrading.
Wish me luck, and any advice on these second gens would be greatly appreciated!
I am seeing a tiny bit of water in the rear trunk area. I’ve concluded it is the hatch seal and/or the right side tail-light. Thoughts?
Also, I have the infamous leak to the passenger floor under the carpet, that will probably be first project. Doesn’t look like it’s too bad.
Oh, the car has 248k, it’s an RS, and has the factory tape deck, intake, wheels, etc. The windshield has been replaced at some point (no documentation, surface rust developing where glass seats) Other than that, zero paintwork, one dent, and some curb cash.
Not a bad way to waste 600 bucks.
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good luck with your car 🙂 i have a 90 rs that is giving me hell rite now!! going to junk yard and going to replace absolutely everyting that could be wrong and see what happens then
Haha I guess it’s been a while.. Some updates?
I’ve stripped the interior down to nothing. Got a LOT of water leaks taken care of.
Rear washer jet on back of roof leaked
Front cowl onto blower motor leaked
Tail-lights leaked
Antenna leaked
After all that was taken care of I started pounding out the dent on the rear quarter. Got all the interior parts steam cleaned. Still need to restore a few plastics. Got some new foam padding for unde the carpet.
Got my stereo wired up. 6.5″ coax in the 2 front doors. 6.5″ components in the rear speaker housing (rear speakers optional, they fit quite nice after cutting out the cover) the tweeters for them are in the front yet to be finalized. Nice factory honda deck from an 09 CRV that I got for free.
It’s coming along good. LONG way from paint. Barely touched the engine yet. Interior is SOOOO Close. Newyears is my deadline 😀
did your deadline work out ? 🙂
and pictures ? everyone got those camera phones nowadays, so why not use it ? 😀
I used to have a 91 Teggy RS. Got rid of it though and settled for a 95 civic coupe. I’m happy with my choice though. But Pictures of what you are doing would be nice. Would like to see your progress.
[quote=”dropin_biking” post=82378]Haha I guess it’s been a while.. Some updates?
I’ve stripped the interior down to nothing. Got a LOT of water leaks taken care of.
Rear washer jet on back of roof leaked
Front cowl onto blower motor leaked
Tail-lights leaked
Antenna leaked
After all that was taken care of I started pounding out the dent on the rear quarter. Got all the interior parts steam cleaned. Still need to restore a few plastics. Got some new foam padding for unde the carpet.
Got my stereo wired up. 6.5″ coax in the 2 front doors. 6.5″ components in the rear speaker housing (rear speakers optional, they fit quite nice after cutting out the cover) the tweeters for them are in the front yet to be finalized. Nice factory honda deck from an 09 CRV that I got for free.
It’s coming along good. LONG way from paint. Barely touched the engine yet. Interior is SOOOO Close. Newyears is my deadline :D[/quote]
Any movement or photos?
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