Bring that Beat back... 1991 Honda Beat

[InitialDave]

Cappos are bloody brilliant, and everyone should own at least one.

Just check for rust, the fkers rot like a 70s Vauxhall.

[Rocket.]

Here is one that needs saving, fortunately I have no room or welding skills.

[Benni]

Great project, just read the whole thread.
On page 2 you asked about the blob of braze on the piston,
could that have been added whilst engine was assembled in the factory, to bring pistons to the same weight ?

[Rocket.]

Benni said:

Great project, just read the whole thread.
On page 2 you asked about the blob of braze on the piston,
could that have been added whilst engine was assembled in the factory, to bring pistons to the same weight ?

Thanks for that, forgot all about the pistons but good point!

Not too much fresh to report but herewith recent picture.

[Lazermilk]

Love that colour, will look great when its all painted!

[Nunga]

Colour is looking like an inspired choice!

[Rocket.]

Thanks for positive comments. This weekend we worked on the final aeroscreen height and shape. These will be tinted perspex.





Below is version 2 of the GF boot, this one has increased rigidity and now has added venting for the engine bay heat which can be an issue on these cars, inspiration from Bugatti EB110 SS intake vents

[B'stard Child]

Rocket. said:

Below is version 2 of the GF boot, this one has increased rigidity and now has added venting for the engine bay heat which can be an issue on these cars, inspiration from Bugatti EB110 SS intake vents

I have a car with bonnet vents from the factory to help extract engine heat - the problem with them is they allow rain water in when the car is parked - this leads to all sorts of issues that whilst easy to fix aren't always obvious until you drive the car after a few weeks of not being used - chronic miss-fires due to water in the plug wells is favorite (Well not my favorite but pretty bloody frequent)

I'd consider covering or a deflector underneath to divert water away from anything sensitive

[bstark]

That is coming together so well!

[old'uns]

nothing oily or electrical under the holes....airbox cover, dipstick and cables etc

engine is under the Fibreglass cover and the 'boot' is approx the back 50% of the boot lid

view from drivers side without engine cover on - boot to left, cabin to right

[TallTony]

Looks fun, looking forward to the finished product.

Are you changing the mirrors to something slim and racy?

[Rocket.]

TallTony said:

Looks fun, looking forward to the finished product.

Are you changing the mirrors to something slim and racy?

For now no will stick with the originals.

[biggsy_]

Any update on this? intrigued to see how the car is coming along!

[Rocket.]

biggsy_ said:

Any update on this? intrigued to see how the car is coming along!

Not much to update currently as Peter has been making a modified mould for the rear cover and has been on a well deserved holiday.

I hope to go over and help out with it soon and we are aiming to have it done and hit the road early summer.

[blancmange]

Never left a message before . But I absolutely love this! Cannot wait to see more

[Rocket.]

It's been a while, I will let the pictures do the talking..

Edited by Rocket. on Thursday 26th March 17:04

[BrettMRC]

This is outstanding work - loving it.


I want one with a 13B in it now.....

[bstark]

Been looking forward to an update on this

[dobly]

What is the paint code for that green - Honda did a metallic green for the NSX (JDM) in 1997 or thereabouts GY-19M

Edited by dobly on Friday 27th March 00:53

[Rocket.]

dobly said:

What is the paint code for that green - Honda did a metallic green for the NSX (JDM) in 1997 or thereabouts GY-19M

Edited by dobly on Friday 27th March 00:53

I had no idea this colour even existed. We are using Kawasaki metallic green.