So around the end of last summer I started looking for a project. I didnt have much room to work on something around my place so I was looking for something small.
I came across a 1991 Honda Beat in Vancouver on Craigslist
Here is the ad:
ime to sell some toys
It's a mini-NSX.
It's fun. Turn corners FAST.
It's reliable. Fuel efficient 660cc.
1991 Honda Beat.
Convertible, Kei-car
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Beat
BC registered. (i think 4 yrs in Canada). Passed Air Care easily.
Odometer reads 37,000 km, but may not true.
Recent work done...
Steering wheel.
Removed non-functioning AC & stereo (40 lb lighter)
Timing belt.
Spark plugs.
Oil change.
Lowering springs.
Sway bar polyurethane bushing.
What's not good about it?
1) Leaky soft top. ... so i take the entire top off. I only drive when it's sunny anyway. a USED no-leak soft top avail for $250.
2) stock wheels have weird tire sizes that you can't find in North America.
For extra $800, I will sell you the 14x6 Miata wheels with new 195/45/14 tires and spacers to make it fit.
We negotiated a price, and that weekend I had my brother (who works for westjet buddy pass me over to pick it up)
I opted to go alone so I could bring back the stock wheels, in the end, I havent needed them at all, and with the amount of wheels I have been ordering, I tdont think I will, but it never hurts to have them kicking around.
Figured I would do a build thread on this car, as its somewhat unusual, and I know there is or has been a couple guys on this forum that have some experience with this car.
Here are some pics of the drive home, and the when I picked it up.
Anyways, thats all for now. Much more to update so I will reserve the next couple spots as I gotta run for now.